PEACE VIGIL: 2016

Monday, December 19, 2016

PRAYERS FOR PEACE: Prayer Vigil for Jordan as Series of Terrorist Att...

PRAYERS FOR PEACE: Prayer Vigil for Jordan as Series of Terrorist Att...: Gunmen assaulted Jordanian police in a series of attacks Sunday, including at a Crusader castle popular with tourists, killing seven officer...

PRAYERS FOR PEACE: Prayer Vigil for Afghanistan's struggle to save bo...

PRAYERS FOR PEACE: Prayer Vigil for Afghanistan's struggle to save bo...: Children were taken for the pervasive practice of "bacha bazi", or paedophilic exploitation, in Western-backed security forces. Th...

PRAYERS FOR PEACE: Prayer Vigil for Aleppo as tense evacuations resum...

PRAYERS FOR PEACE: Prayer Vigil for Aleppo as Tense evacuations resum...: Members of a Syrian family carry their belongings after they crossed into Turkey at the Cilvegozu border gate with Syria, near Hatay, southe...

Sunday, December 18, 2016

PRAYERS FOR PEACE: Prayer Vigil for Zimbabwe as Mugabe wins party sup...

PRAYERS FOR PEACE: Prayer Vigil for Zimbabwe as Mugabe wins party sup...: Unemployment in the country is currently at about 90 percent, and thousands of companies have closed in the last three years. Among the prot...

PRAYERS FOR PEACE: Prayer Vigil for Congo as crisis talks suspended u...

PRAYERS FOR PEACE: Prayer Vigil for Congo as crisis talks suspended u...: The announcement ended 11th-hour talks on Saturday between Kabila's ruling party and opposition groups to find a path forward for the De...

PRAYERS FOR PEACE: Prayer Vigil for Bolivia South America as Bolivia ...

PRAYERS FOR PEACE: Prayer Vigil for Bolivia South America as Bolivia ...: Bolivia's ruling socialist party on Saturday defied the results of a February referendum and backed President Evo Morales for a fourth t...

PRAYERS FOR PEACE: Prayer Vigil for South Korea as Supporters, Oppone...

PRAYERS FOR PEACE: Prayer Vigil for South Korea as Supporters, Oppone...: Supporters of South Korean President Park Geun-hye rallied on Saturday for her reinstatement while opponents gathered to repeat their demand...

PRAYERS FOR PEACE: Prayer Vigil for Ivory Coast Africa as Ouattara se...

PRAYERS FOR PEACE: Prayer Vigil for Ivory Coast Africa as Ouattara se...: Ivory Coast votes on Sunday in legislative elections that President Alassane Ouattara hopes will strengthen his parliamentary majority to he...

PRAYERS FOR PEACE: Prayer Vigil for Turkish city of Kayseri as Protes...

PRAYERS FOR PEACE: Prayer Vigil for Turkish city of Kayseri as Protes...: Nationalist protesters on Saturday stormed the local headquarters of the pro-Kurdish Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) in the central Turk...

PRAYERS FOR PEACE: Prayer Vigil for Venezuela as Maduro delays removi...

PRAYERS FOR PEACE: Prayer Vigil for Venezuela as Maduro delays removi...: With protests rocking his unpopular government, embattled President Nicolas Maduro pushed back to next month taking Venezuela's highest ...

Tuesday, December 13, 2016

United Nations Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee holds special meeting on preventing exploitation of the Internet and social media for terrorist purposes - United Nations Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee

Exploitation of the Internet and social media for terrorist purposes can only be defeated through sustained and comprehensive action involving the active participation and collaboration of Member States, international and regional organizations, civil society, and the private sector. This was a common theme expressed by of a number of participants in a special meeting of the Counter-Terrorism Committee, held at the United Nations in New York on 1 December 2016.

“We must work together to promote dialogue among all stakeholders in order to find effective ways to prevent the exploitation of information and communication technologies for terrorist purposes,” H.E. Amr Abdellatif Aboulatta, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Egypt to the United Nations, said in his closing statement. Ambassador Aboulatta is Chair of the Counter-Terrorism Committee of the Security Council.

The meeting – Preventing the exploitation of information and communication technologies (ICT) for terrorist purposes, while respecting human rights and fundamental freedoms – was held against the backdrop of the significant and growing threat posed to Member States by the exploitation of ICT, in particular the Internet and social media, for terrorist purposes. In a number of resolutions, the Security Council has recognized this threat and called upon Member States to take the measures needed to deliver an effective response. The formal meeting was preceded by technical sessions on the same theme organized by the Executive Directorate of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTED) on 30 November and 1 December 2016.

Representatives of the private sector underscored their commitment to preventing the exploitation of ICT for terrorist purposes. Maryam Mujica, Public Policy Team Manager for Twitter, highlighted that the company “has suspended over 360,000 accounts for threatening or promoting terrorist acts” since mid-2015.

Participants in the special meeting and the accompanying technical sessions included Member States, international and regional organizations, United Nations entities, the private sector, academia, faith-based leaders, and civil society representatives. Having relevant actors from various sectors gathered in the same room provided an opportunity for dialogue and for a frank discussion about challenges and ways forward.

Wednesday, 7 December 2016"

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Two UN Security Council Committees and the Financial Action Task Force hold special meeting on depriving terrorist groups from accessing, raising, and moving funds - United Nations Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee

(NEW YORK) Despite efforts by the international community to deprive terrorists and terrorist groups of financial resources and prevent them from accessing the international financial system, terrorist groups continue to find ways to raise and move funds. Of particular concern is the urgent need to improve implementation of existing mechanisms for identifying and disrupting terrorist financing to prevent returning foreign terrorist fighters (FTFs), dormant terrorist cells, and other terrorist support networks from accessing funds and assets.

“Combatting terrorism financing continues to be a priority for the international community, as notably demonstrated by last December’s historic Security Council meeting of Finance Ministers. In adopting its resolution 2253, the Council reaffirmed its determination to address the threat posed to international peace and security by Al-Qaida, ISIL, and their affiliates,” Ambassador Amr Aboulatta, Chairman of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) said in his opening remarks of the joint special meeting organized and chaired by the Security Council 1267/1989/2253 ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee and the CTC , in cooperation with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), and held in New York on 12-13 December 2016.

The purpose of the special meeting – Depriving terrorist groups from accessing, raising, and moving funds: Practices and lessons learned.” – was to build on the outcomes of the Security Council meeting of December 2015, as well as on a similar joint meeting held in April 2016, and to examine national practices and regional initiatives to better implement relevant counter-terrorist financing instruments, including the related resolutions of the Council. It also enabled the two committees, Member States, and relevant international and regional organizations to continue their discussions of terrorism-financing trends and to share practices and effective tools to deprive terrorists of financial resources.

Tuesday, 13 December 2016

Tuesday, September 20, 2016

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 12:00 PRAYER FOR PEACE TO END TERRORISM

Join us in praying worldwide wherever you are in your time zone Prayer for Peace today 12:00 noon of Sept 21, 2016 United Nations International Day of Peace until tom Sept 22, 2016 :-) :-)

Wherever you are, let's pray the 

PRAYER FOR PEACE TO END TERRORISM

(hold hands & say to each other)

"God bless your day whatever your mood maybe

May the angels guide you and protect you from harm

If you are traveling, may you find the road

and arrive at your destination safely

If trouble comes along the way,

may it turn into blessings favorable to all

May you meet new friends and may the old ones stay

May the love of our Divine Creator fill your emptiness...

...and may you feel it in the vastness of the universe

If u get so tired today,

may you find time to look up at the sky,

feel the air, recharge and rejuvenate.

And in all the things you did today, may your faith increase

May you be inspired by the diversity of people's personalities,

and be grateful that you were granted the chance to lead them.

And at the end of the day tonight as you rest,

may you be thankful for all the blessings that this day had.

and pray to forgive those who offended you. Amen."

Thanks for sharing prayers :-) love :-) and peace :-) 

God bless you! :-) :-)

#Pray4peace #prayforpeacetoendterrorism #endterrorism #peaceday #Sept21 #WorldPeaceDay #spiritualwellness #climatechange #PeaceLeadership #PeaceLeaders

"LET’S PRAY FOR PEACE TO END TERRORISM

& START BUILDING BLOCKS FOR PEACE 

TO ACHIEVE JUSTICE WORLDWIDE!" 

-Ambasador Zara Jane Juan

Convenor, Climate Change & Peace Building

Thursday, July 7, 2016

2016 PEACE VIGIL IS PEACE INNOVATION: BUILDING BLOCKS FOR PEACE FOR INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE

Saturday, July 2, 2016

UNITED NATIONS HEADLINES AT A GLANCE: JUNE 24-JULY 2, 2016

2 July 2016
UN chief condemns terrorist attack in Bangladesh
On World Day, UN hails cooperatives as drivers of sustainable future
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1 July 2016
Libya: UN mission documents 49 civilian casualties in June
UN agrees to appoint human rights expert on protection of LGBT
FEATURE: After two decades, genocide survivor opens up about her anger and forgiveness
INTERVIEW: Amid progress in fighting cholera, UN official urges support to health-care system
Despite hopes for calm during the holy month of Ramadan, hundreds killed in Iraq: UN
UN urges more aid for people in north-east Nigeria, once inaccessible due to Boko Haram threat
UN chief welcomes China joining the International Organization for Migration
Diplomatic Quartet releases report on advancing two-state solution to Israel-Palestine conflict
South Sudan: Concerned about thousands cut off by fighting, Security Council urges calm in Wau
General Assembly adopts resolution addressing terrorism and violent extremism
Liberia: UN mission lauds Government, people for 'historic' handover of country's security
Two UN agencies team up to protect cultural heritage with geo-spatial technologies
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30 June 2016
UN officials call for global consensus, preventive approach to combat terrorism and violent extremism
UN, global health officials meet in South-east Asia to discuss security preparedness
UN chief condemns suicide attack in northern Cameroon, urging support to counter Boko Haram
UN rights expert deplores conviction of tax whistleblowers in LuxLeaks trial
UN mission in Afghanistan condemns Taliban attack on national police cadets
Some 3.6 million Iraqi children in firing line and ‘relentlessly targeted,’ UN reports
Feature: Goodwill Ambassador Danny Glover calls out racism, Afrophobia in the Americas
Quartet report cites violence, settlements and Gaza as barriers to Middle East peace – UN envoy
UN peacekeeping mission in Liberia handing over security responsibility to national forces
UN chief signs condolence book for victims of Turkish terrorism attack
Condemning death of Syrian journalist, UNESCO head highlights protection of civilians in conflicts
UN highlights risk reduction, mitigation to combat El Niño’s impact in Central America’s Dry Corridor
UN expert urges Moldova to introduce multilingual education, bolster unity among ethnic groups
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29 June 2016
At conference, Ban urges ‘political will’ for two-State solution for Israel and Palestine
DR Congo, Angola must be ‘in funding spotlight’ – UN humanitarian official
UN launching yellow fever vaccination campaigns on Angola-DRC border
Syria: UN envoy urges ‘well prepared’ peace talks for concrete political transition
UN chief appoints 12 experts to his task force to prevent and manage future health crises
Situation in Ukraine remains ‘volatile,’ warns senior UN human rights official
Security Council extends mandates of UN peacekeeping operations in Darfur, Golan and Mali
INTERVIEW: Conversation with top UN official on security and peace efforts in Mali
UN-supported Yemeni peace talks entering new phase, says UN envoy
UN agencies: South Sudan at risk of ‘hunger catastrophe’
Security Council denounces killing of UN peacekeeper in Central African Republic
Ban urges financial support for Inter-American Commission on Human Rights
UNESCO chief condemns killing of two journalists in Guatemala
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28 June 2016
Secretary-General condemns deadly terrorist attack at international airport in Istanbul
Sweden, Bolivia, Ethiopia and Kazakhstan elected to Security Council
Senior UN relief official warns of demographic challenges and growing humanitarian needs in the Sahel
Iraq: UN envoy condemns bombing of mosque as showing ‘total disdain for Islam’
Recalling recent Lesbos visit, Ban urges European leaders to act with ‘compassion and foresight’ on refugee issue
UN expert calls for context-specific strategies to counter xenophobia in migration crisis
UN aid chief spotlights need to bridge humanitarian-development divides
UN rights expert applauds media initiative to shine light on homelessness in San Francisco
UN chief and Security Council strongly condemn terrorist attacks in Lebanon
UN agencies to meet on El Niño’s ‘devastating impact’ in Central America’s Dry Corridor
In Jerusalem and Gaza, Ban urges ‘courageous steps’ for lasting two-State solution
Poverty and early deaths await millions of world's most disadvantaged children – UNICEF
27 June 2016
FEATURE: Ahead of Security Council elections, General Assembly President explains how a country can get a non-permanent seat
UN officials call for boost in solidarity and funding to meet growing humanitarian needs
Secretary-General condemns killing of UN peacekeeper in Central African Republic
UNESCO chief urges probe into killing of journalist in Mexico
UN Security Council strongly condemns deadly Al-Shabaab attack on Mogadishu hotel
Ban names humanitarian coordinator in Syria as new Deputy Special Representative for Liberia
UN allocates $13 million from emergency fund to support people in north-eastern Nigeria
UN deputy chief highlights benefits from and challenges confronting oceans
In Jerusalem, Ban urges two-State solution to Israel-Palestine conflict
El Niño puts more than 26 million children at risk in Eastern and Southern Africa – UNICEF
UNICEF deplores killing of children in eastern Syria
Iraq: UN sending extra food rations to provide for thousands displaced from Fallujah
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26 June 2016
In Kuwait, Ban urges Yemeni delegations in peace talks to find lasting solution to end conflict
On Day Against Drug Abuse, Ban calls for 'effective, compassionate' global response
On International Day, UN chief urges end to 'dehumanizing' practice for victims of torture
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25 June 2016
South Sudan: Ban concerned over escalation of violence
In Paris, Ban calls for 'humane solution' for refugees and migrants
On World Day, Ban spotlights role of seafarers in meeting sustainable agenda targets
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24 June 2016
Libya: Senior UN humanitarian official strongly condemns attacks on medical facilities
Economic and Social Council President urges closer ties with UN peacebuilding body
UN experts urge Israeli lawmakers to halt proposed legislation targeting civil society groups
Detention, heavy fines for artistic expression in Iran ‘unacceptable,’ say UN rights experts
In Cannes, Ban pitches ad agencies on Global Goals, announces ‘Common Ground’ partnership
South Sudan: UN food relief agency warns of worsening food, nutrition status
In wake of UK vote to leave EU, Ban says UN to continue to work with both 'important partners'
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23 June 2016
Security Council strongly condemns DPRK’s ballistic missile launches
At peacebuilding body, UN deputy chief underlines core obligation to prevent conflict and sustain peace
In Havana, Ban hails Colombia ceasefire pact as example of peace with dignity
FEATURE: From Joseph Kony’s ‘wife’ to peace advocate – a courageous young woman’s journey to reclaim her life
Ban appoints Ivan Šimonovic as special adviser on the responsibility to protect
UN rights experts stress need for protection of LGBT people in places of detention
‘Medieval’ sieges, barrel bombs are ‘disgusting reality’ in Syria – senior UN officials
‘Strong collaboration’ needed to help end violence against children in Viet Nam, says UN envoy
Ban marks UN Public Service Day with call for shared drive to achieve sustainability agenda
UN agency boosts support in Lake Chad Basin to safeguard agricultural livelihoods
World's oft-marginalized widows must be part of sustainable development, says Ban
Latin American labour market policies must be reoriented to address output gaps – UN report
Record 29 million people drug-dependent worldwide; heroin use up sharply – UN report
UN mourns death of former General Assembly President John Ashe

Source: United Nations News Centre. Please navigate to http://www.un.org/apps/news/latest-headlines.asp