#Peace and security

[importantwomensbirthdays]

Swanee Hunt

Swanee Hunt was born in 1950 in Dallas, Texas. In 1981, Hunt and her sister co-founded Hunt Alternatives Fund, a charity that gave millions of dollars to over 600 grassroots organizations, most of which were focused on families in poverty. From 1993 until 1997, Hunt served as US Ambassador to Austria. During this time, she hosted negotiations and symposia to stabilize the neighboring Balkan states. Hunt is the founder and chair of Inclusive Security, a nonprofit organization that promotes the involvement of women in peace and security. She is also the author of multiple books, including This Was Not Our War: Bosnian Women Reclaiming Peace, winner of the 2005 PEN/New England Award for nonfiction.

[lorcas-painter]

The bird cries,

it sails through the skies as its flock demands,

and skims the seas bustling with life,

The bird flies,

it whisks past windows as whimsy commands,

and holds the suns hands,

when she reaches high up above all lands,

The bird stands,

it will lay with its feather,

when it finds the promised land it will rest forever,

The bird lands,

It understands,

It lays down in man-made sand,

The bird cries.

[greyaugustuspoetry]

Midnight Slumber

the lights are off

it’s dark in this house

but it still feels warm

from the evenings bouts

the dogs are asleep

laying on the couches

their snores are what

we are accustomed

and there’s music playing

ever so softly

it’s rather calming

it makes me feel whole

i lay on the loveseat

curled up into a ball

appreciating this peace

that is so rarely found

we all fall asleep eventually

to the sounds of

the unknown

and the pitter patter

of the cats paws

on the wooden floor

oh what a life

to find happiness

in the dark

to feel content

with where you are

Fenrir in his midnight slumbers

[morimatea]

Make yourself a cup of tea in your leisure time, savor it carefully, discover and enjoy the beauty of life.

[bestieconnect]

[terrific-stranger]

Rick and Morty be craving blueberry pie

3.14 and more

[noisymusiccherryblossom]

Life is short, live today

Past is bullshit , make further bright 😎

[saxafimedianetwork]

A Critical Analysis of Democratic Electoral Reforms and its Impact on Peace and Security in Somaliland

New #Research reveals that democratic electoral reforms can significantly enhance #PeaceBuilding efforts (24.6%) and security (66.8%) in #Somaliland. Implementing effective electoral processes is crucial for stability & safety in the country.

Continue reading A Critical Analysis of Democratic Electoral Reforms and its Impact on Peace and Security in Somaliland

[lorcas-painter]

‘Enduring fire burns, everlasting frost melting, the sand and earth weep’

[terrorismvictimsday]

Remarks by Mr. Vladimir Voronkov, Under-Secretary-General United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism.

. Mr. President, Excellencies, Terrorism remains a significant challenge for the international community that no State can tackle alone. To eradicate the terrorist threat, we need inclusive, multilateral responses that are firmly grounded on political strategies, compliant with international law, and informed by all-of-society and all-of-government approaches. The upcoming Summit of the Future represents a critical opportunity for Member States to recommit to countering terrorism and preventing violent extremism along those lines. The Office of Counter-Terrorism, including through the United Nations Global CounterTerrorism Coordination Compact, will continue to support and work in partnership with Member States to realize that vision. I thank you.

Briefing to the Security Council on the 19th report of the Secretary-General on theto international peace and security and the range of United Nations efforts in support of Member States in countering the threat.

[morimatea]

When you get used to drinking tea, you will slowly calm down and feel the gentle power of life bring you more touch.

[worldhumanitarianday]

A renewed appeal to Israel to respect international law regarding the safe passage of lifesaving relief in the war-shattered enclave.

The alert from the World Health Organization (WHO) follows the finding that more than four in five children “did not eat for a whole day at least once in the three days” ahead of a food insecurity survey. Far too little aid is reaching people in Gaza to the extent that children are now starving, United Nations humanitarians said on Friday, in a renewed appeal to Israel to respect international law regarding the safe passage of lifesaving relief in the war-shattered enclave. A man carries a parcel of high energy biscuits that just entered through the humanitarian maritime corridor.

Read the release on Gaza: Children are starving amid persistent aid access obstacles, warn UN agencies.

[migrantsday]

(2nd meeting) International Dialogue on Migration 2024 - "Facilitating Regular Pathways to a Better Future: Harnessing the Power of Migration".

International Dialogue on Migration (IDM) 2024 on the theme "Facilitating Regular Pathways to a Better Future: Harnessing the Power of Migration" (organized by the International Organization for Migration (IOM).

This session will contribute to:

An evidence-based understanding of the challenges and opportunities for migration today andtomorrow, including geopolitical crises and scaling-up of solutions, as well as ways to address gaps in current knowledge.

Identifying innovative and cutting-edge solutions that governments at local, national, and regional levels have already put in place or could develop in the future, to harness the potential of regular pathways for migration as part of a 360-degree approach to human mobility.

Unpacking how multilateral action and broad-based partnerships including private sector, diasporas and local communities, at the national, regional and global levels to facilitate regular and safe pathways for migration contribute to the response to some of the most distressing crises in the world, supporting integration and the transition to peace and prosperity.

Understanding how to achieve more accessible, people-centered, rights-based, accessible, sustainable and safe regular pathways, including key policy, operational and technical solutions that should be in place throughout the migration cycle.

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[disarmamentawarenessday]

Demystify disarmament among the general public.

To mark the International Day of Disarmament and Non-Proliferation on March 5th, we will reinforce our understanding of disarmament’s relevance for the achievement of peace and security, sustainable development, human rights, and gender equality. United Nations Office of Disarmament Affairs (UNODA)