The former United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, appointed in 2015 Jean Todt as his Special Envoy for Road Safety. He was reconfirmed in this role by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, in 2017 and in 2021. The Special Envoy contributes, among other things, to mobilize sustained political commitment to make road safety a priority; to advocate and raise awareness of UN legal instruments on road safety; to share established good practices in this area; to striving to generate adequate funding through strategic partnerships between the public, private and non-governmental sectors. As part of these efforts, in 2018, together with 14 UN organizations, the Special Envoy launched the UN Road Safety Fund (UNRSF). Special Envoy brochure and X account.

Kind regards,

Rasyidah

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Join us on a
Global Tele-Summit Monday June 13th
12 noon to 1:00PM Eastern Time (USA)

For the 100-Day Countdown
to the International Day of Peace
“The Sustainable Development Goals: Building Blocks for Peace”

This is a LIVE Interactive Event!
You’ll hear from UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, Deborah Moldow, Philip Hellmich, and a Variety of Changemakers from Around the World

REGISTER HERE – (it’s free)
You can participate by phone or by computer online
from anywhere in the world!

Dear Friends,

We are excited to once again collaborate with the Shift Network to co-sponsor this remarkable free program and the Summer of Peace3-month series of live and online events that can empower you and thousands of others to amplify this growing, global movement for peace, sustainability and transformation!

Register and get all the details here:
https://shiftnetwork.isrefer.com/go/sop16WTW/WTW/

The Summer of Peace leading up to September 21st gives us the opportunity to take a stand on Peace Day as one human community united in hope. On Monday’s Tele-conference we will discuss plans at the UN and hear guests around the world including Angelina Gabaitse who works with We, The World in Botswana. These inspiring changemakers are serving a wide range of causes while building together a new culture of peace. Guests include young people who will recite a poem, and sing or play music.

Hosts
Philip Hellmich, Director of Peace, The Shift Network
Deborah Moldow, Representative to the United Nations, The World Peace Prayer Society and co-chair, International Day of Peace NGO Committee at the United Nations
From the United Nations
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message to the world on the 100 Day Countdown to the International Day of Peace 2016

Kimberly Mann, Chief, Education Outreach Section, Outreach Division of the United Nations Department of Public Information
International Guests
Dagmar Berkenberg, Manager, The World Peace Prayer Society, Germany
+ Peace Message from Kaja Imhof, 20-year-old intern at Radio Chico, Switzerland

Amb. Mussie Hailu, Africa Regional Coordinator, United Religions Initiative, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (+ youth)

Fr. James Channan, Executive Director of Peace Center, Lahore, Pakistan
+ Zara Pervaiz, Kinnaird College of Women and Light of Hope CC

Maria Ying-Mathews, Founder, Peace International Foundation, Hong Kong
+ 2 young people: singer Sharon Yuen and cellist Athena Wong

Angelina Gabaitse, We, The World & 11 Days of Global Unity, Botswana
+ Young singer-songwriter Mpho Sebina
Interactive Q&A

In September, the Summer of Peace concludes with the 11 Days Tele-Summit for 11 Days of Global Unity – September 11-21 and the 11 Themes for Change. 11 Days was launched by We, The World and our global partners in 2004. This year, the 11 Days Summit will feature visionary leaders and allies of We, The World including Jane Goodall, Tavis Smiley, Neale Donald Walsch and many others! Stay tuned for details.

We encourage you to join in to get Inspired, Informed and Involved. And it’s all free! Click here to register.

Thank you for helping to co-create a collective shift towards a world that works for all!

Rick Ulfik
Founder of We, The World and the WE Campaign at WE.net
11 Days of Global Unity – 11 Ways to Change the World
GlobalUnityCalendar.org – Post your social change events and announcements, worldwide!
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Peace Day 2013 PosterThe 2013 UN Education for Peace message stated by the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon 100-day countdown for the International Day of Peace. www.un.org/peaceday.
“It is not enough to teach children how to read, write and count. Education has to cultivate mutual respect for others and the world in which we live, and help people forge more just, inclusive and peaceful societies… We must support peace education programmes, protect students and teachers from conflict, help rebuild schools destroyed by war, and ensure all girls and boys have access to a quality education that includes learning about resolving and preventing conflicts.

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Good News Corporation, a 501 C 3, invites you to be part of our
September 21
LIVE, HISTORIC ANNUAL BROADCAST

Along with only 300 people we will strengthen the message of the United Nations Education for Peace. We will create a Human Peace Sign, the largest ever in Times Square, NYC, for the focus on Education for Children & Grandchildren. We will join the world for a moment of silence, plant a peace pole, have a sing-a-long, hold the flags of the world, hear nonprofits share their Acts of Peace for children and more. We will create a half hour children’s special broadcast and give it to the world. By participating you will be included in all PR.

The 2013 UN Education for Peace message stated by the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon 100-day countdown for the International Day of Peace. www.un.org/peaceday.

“It is not enough to teach children how to read, write and count. Education has to cultivate mutual respect for others and the world in which we live, and help people forge more just, inclusive and peaceful societies… We must support peace education programmes, protect students and teachers from conflict, help rebuild schools destroyed by war, and ensure all girls and boys have access to a quality education that includes learning about resolving and preventing conflicts.

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What is Fracking?

Hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking”, is the process of drilling and injecting fluid into the ground at a high pressure in order to fracture shale rocks to release natural gas inside.

For the full story, go to http://goodnewsplanet.com/artists-against-fracking/

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What is Fracking?

Hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking”, is the process of drilling and injecting fluid into the ground at a high pressure in order to fracture shale rocks to release natural gas inside.

ABOUT ARTISTS AGAINST FRACKING

“Right now, some people are trying to make easy money, and meanwhile ruin this country’s future, by a thing called ‘fracking.’” – Yoko Ono

Yoko and Sean were compelled into action by Governor Andrew Cuomo’s announcement that fracking might soon begin in New York – directly impacting their home in upstate New York. In less than 10 days, they gathered nearly 150 fellow artists to join them in the founding of Artists Against Fracking in August 2012.

Today, at nearly 200 members Artists Against Fracking works to expose and stop the harmful and contaminating practice of fracking for natural gas and oil through mass awareness and peaceful democratic action. At its core, we believe that fracking for shale gas is a danger to New Yorkers. Inevitably, the process leads to the  release of toxic chemicals — many of which are unknown and unreported — into our air and water.

“Though my father died when I was 5, I have always felt lucky to live on land he loved dearly; land in an area that is now on the verge of being destroyed.” – Sean Ono Lennon

#DONTFRACKNY VIDEO CONTEST

Artists Against Fracking founders Yoko Ono and Sean Lennon are asking you to help convince New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to ban fracking in New York. Submit your 30-second ad or short video here. The winning ad will be used in the New York and Albany TV markets, and winners will have lunch with Yoko and Sean! Deadline for submission is January 20.

To submit a video, go to http://artistsagainstfracking.com/dontfrackny-video-contest/.

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* French parliamentary committee calls for ban on Muslim women wearing full face veils (burka and niqab) when using public services.
* Report emerged from six-month cross-party parliamentary inquiry which was launched at urging of French President Nicolas Sarkozy.
* Findings of report are likely to become law quickly, and polls show a majority of the French public supports a ban; supporters of ban say veil harms women’s rights, and is incompatible with values of West and secular tradition of French Republic.
* Critics of ban say proposed legislation is incompatible with right to religious freedom, and contributes to anti-Muslim sentiment.

Analysts available for comment:

Professor Francois Burgat is Senior Research Fellow at the National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS), France, and is posted at IREMAM (Institut de Recherches et d’Etudes sur le Monde Arabe et Musulman) in Aix-en-Provence. He is a renowned political scientist and specialist on the Arab world. He has lectured throughout the world at a wide range of academic institutions, as well as the World Economic Forum and NATO conferences.

Location: Aix-en-Provence, France

CONTACT DIRECTLY: francois.burgat@globalexpertfinder.org

Amara Bamba is editor in chief of SaphirNews.com, the first French web-magazine dedicated to Islamic news and information. Mr. Bamba was a leader of the French Islamic Students Association (FISA), the first French Muslim students association.

Location: Paris, France

CONTACT DIRECTLY: amara.bamba@globalexpertfinder.org

Dr. Sara Silvestri is a specialist on the development of public policies towards Muslim communities in Europe. She is an assistant professor at City University London, where she teaches courses on political Islam and religion in global politics. She is also a research associate with the Centre for Faith in Society at Cambridge, and an advisor to the EuroMediterranean Foundation for Cultural Dialogue. She is regularly consulted by governments and the media on her field of expertise.

Location: London, UK

CONTACT DIRECTLY: sara.silvestri@globalexpertfinder.org

Famile Arslan is a Dutch lawyer and a board member of the Islam and Citizenship Foundation, which aims to stimulate debate over the concept of citizenship within the Muslim community. She previously worked for the Dutch Ministry of Justice.

Location: The Hague, Netherlands

CONTACT DIRECTLY: famile.arslan@globalexpertfinder.org

Mona Eltahawy is an award-winning New York-based journalist and commentator, and an international lecturer. Her opinion pieces have appeared frequently in the International Herald Tribune, The Washington Post and the pan-Arab Asharq al-Awsat newspaper and she has also published opeds in The New York Times, the Christian Science Monitor, Egypt’s al-Dostour and Lebanon’s Daily Star.

Location: New York, USA

CONTACT DIRECTLY: mona.eltahawy@globalexpertfinder.org

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