INTERNATIONAL DAY : Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day, 27 June

INTERNATIONAL DAY : Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day, 27 June

Did you know?

 

600 million jobs will be needed by 2030 to absorb the growing global workforce, which makes SME development a high priority for many governments around the world.

In emerging markets, most formal jobs are generated by SMEs, which create 7 out of 10 jobs.

Increasing annual investments in small and medium-sized enterprises by $1 trillion would yield disproportionate dividends in terms of progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals.

Small firms in developing countries are among the most concerned about climate change: 68% of companies in sub-Saharan Africa say that environmental risks are significant to their business, according to research by the International Trade Centre (ITC). Half of surveyed companies in developed countries say the same.

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2021 UN Events

As micro, small and medium-sized enterprises emerge stronger from the aftermath of COVID-19, the United Nations and its partners celebrate the pivotal role that these resilient entrepreneurs play in strengthening the global economy.

 

In order to find inspiration in these difficult times, the United Nations hosts three special events:

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UN MSME Day Event: MSMEs: Key to an inclusive and sustainable recovery

Monday, 28 June 2021 / 08:00-10:30 EDT / 14:00-16:30 CEST

Achieving the SDGs, and an economy that is greener and fairer requires resilient and flourishing MSMEs everywhere. A live panel discussion with entrepreneurs from

Argentina,

Ghana,

Indonesia,

Kenya

and Senegal

who will share insights on how they contribute to an inclusive and sustainable recovery. In high-level plenary segments, leaders from government, international organizations, business support organizations, and the private sector will share priorities to support MSMEs on this path.

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Watch the event live on UN WebTV.

#HWPL #PEACE_WORLD #INTERNATIONAL_DAY #UN #COVID_19 #HWPL #DPCW_1038
 

DPCW_1038 : The New Wave of LP (Legislate Peace)

The New Wave of LP 

(Legislate Peace)

Hello, I would like to introduce a new wave of Legislate Peace, LP activities today. Legislate Peace refers to activities involving citizens from around the world to help realize the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW). Thus far, many people have participated in LP activities including DPCW support signatures, peace walks, WARP offices, and peace education. In addition, various LP activities have been underway around the world recently, and what follows are some of the main activities we have been doing.

#1 Planting a Peace Tree.

First is planting a peace tree. This activity, which began with the suggestion of a peace-loving Ukrainian VIP, is a campaign to plant a tree and leave a message wishing for the realization of the DPCW. The purpose of this campaign is to hope that the DPCW will grow stronger and stronger, just as trees grow, to bring peace to the world. So far, there have been activities to leave a legacy of peace to future generations through peace parks and peace monuments, however, there has never been no such campaign through tree planting.

Just as a tree plants its roots and grows in one place over a long period of time, I hope that the DPCW will grow together in that region and make it a place of peace. This tree-planting campaign not only promotes the spirit of peace in the DPCW, but is in line with one of the UN's sustainable development goals – environmental protection – showing that HWPL is working as an UN-associated organization.

 

Starting with Ukraine, up to now, a total of 1,000 HWPL members from 21 countries, including the United States, Mexico, Nicaragua, the Philippines, and South Korea, are participating. Let's cheer for these trees to grow and remain a legacy for future generations as peace trees.

 #2 Peace Policy Proposal

The second new wave is the ongoing peace policy proposal in Mali, Africa. In Mali, policy proposals, one of the most direct channels for citizens to deliver their voices to the country, are actively underway. In response, HWPL members and policy experts are gathering together to make the new Mali policy contain citizens' desire for peace. 

To this end,

citizens and experts are divided into regions to conduct discussions and consultations. Currently, it is said that they are in the process of receiving opinions on citizens' policies and consulting legislative experts, and plan to go through this process three or four more times and submit it to the government after collecting opinions across Mali. I will introduce the interim results of these activities, which directly appeal citizens' ideas to the nation, at the September 18th HWPL World Peace Summit.

#3 Social Contribution Activity

Lastly, the activity I would like to introduce is a social contribution activity. HWPL is a peace organization that focuses on its own peace projects. But it also plays a role as a neighbor who lives with the community. We have also practiced sharing when help is needed around us. Among them, there were moments when we reached out to help during the recent COVID-19 pandemic era. First, in California, United States, there was a case of distributing necessary food and supplies for young students who return to school after COVID-19. In addition, HWPL members in the region donated blood to nearby hospitals after a blood shortage occurred due to the pandemic. Through this, although it may seem small, it was a source for some strength for those who were in need of help. Furthermore, in Haiti in the Caribbean region, there was a case there was a case where some HWPL members shared food with the community.

 

In this way, HWPL is doing its best to actualize world peace and the cessation of war, and is also sharing the heart of hospitality and unity with its neighbors.

 

I've introduced you to new LP activities so far. Again, the LP you saw is an activity to actualize peace in the community and around the world with the DPCW that is based on the peace law. Among this, peace education, peace seminars, religious peace camps, peace walks, youth empowerment peace workshops, and media forums, which have been frequently introduced, are continuing 365 days a year, although not all citizens around the world are participating yet. However, we know that peace is not only something that is needed in some countries and regions; peace is essential to the happiness of all mankind in the world. And each country and community can have more diverse campaigns and projects than the LPs that have been done so far, just like the new wave of LP introduced today. Methods can vary, but the most important thing is everyone's interest and participation. “We are one,” is often said during HWPL events. It's a very simple sentence and a universal concept, but in human history, changes that were unimaginable occurred when the voices of people came together. Everything is possible. And the world is now waiting for that change. I'll take another step for peace first. I will end today's introduction by cheering for everyone attending this event to take their step forward for peace too.

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#TOGETHERFORPEACE #PEACE #PEACE_WALK #HWPL #IPYG #IWPG #WARP_OFFICE #DPCW_1038

South Korea-based International NGO Urges a Forum for Peace Talks in Myanmar

South Korea-based International NGO Urges a Forum for

Peace Talks

in Myanmar 

HWPL, an international NGO under the United Nations ECOSOC based in South Korea, issued a statement expressing deep concern about the crisis of human rights caused by the recent military coup and mass protests in Myanmar.

They are calling for the international community to join in efforts in supporting a peaceful approach in resolving the country’s current conflict.

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“HWPL Statement on Human Rights Crisis in Myanmar”,

the organization urged the International community to express their support for conflict resolution through the channel of dialogue between the military and civil society activists.

#MYANMAR

In the statement, it said hundreds of deaths and injuries were caused by “the recent efforts of the Myanmar military to suppress nonviolent protests”

It highlighted that “no conflict of interest can justify violence against civilians, and no interest of any group can prevail over human life.”

 

HWPL asked all parties in Myanmar to

“resolve the crisis through consensus based on mutual respect and understanding”

 and “engage in dialogue to seek a peaceful resolution.”

 HWPL also asked people around the world to “issue statements urging authorities and civilians in Myanmar to pursue dialogue and seek a peaceful solution in order to restore peace to the country.”

 

#HWPL

“The number of deaths from protests have exceeded 200 and more than 2,000 people have been arrested by the military.” Kasauh Mon, President of Mon News Agency, a Myanmar-based journalist, said in a statement. “We are very pleased with HWPL and the Korean’s support for our democracy and peace movement. Currently, we are calling on the international community to call for the end against the military regime, and to stop their brutality against peaceful demonstrators,” he continued.

#PEACE

For the past five years, this international civil society advocacy for peacebuilding led by HWPL has shown support and initiatives at the national and international levels. The organization has collected over 730,000 letters written by citizens in 176 countries to encourage peace development in each country, expressing support and participation by governments and social leaders.

 

https://www.theindiansun.com.au/2021/04/08/south-korea-based-international-ngo-urges-a-forum-for-peace-talks-in-myanmar/

International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking | 26 June

International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking | 26 June

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Share Facts On Drugs, Save Lives The theme of the 2021 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking aims at combating misinformation and promotes sharing the facts on drugs — from health risks and solutions to tackle the world drug problem, to evidence-based prevention, treatment, and care.

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The campaign highlights key statistics and data drawn from UNODC’s yearly World Drug Report. Thus, providing facts and practical solutions to the current world drug problem, to attain a vision of health for all based on science.

COVID-19 has brought unprecedented public awareness on health, protective measures for staying healthy, and most importantly, and on protecting each other. A growing sense of global community and solidarity continues to emerge, as does the need to ensure health care for all.

World Drug Day is a day to share research findings, evidence-based data and life-saving facts, to continue tapping into a shared spirit of solidarity. The campaign invites everyone to do their part, by taking a firm stance against misinformation and unreliable sources; while committing to sharing only the real science-backed data on drugs and save lives.

 

#ShareFactsonDrugs #SaveLives

https://www.un.org/en

 

DPCW_1038 : What We Can Do for Peace

A webinar on 'What We Can Do for Peace: Media Literacy’ was held online.

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The program was hosted by the Public Relations Department of Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) and the International Youth Peace Group (IPYG) and participated with a lecturer Mr. Nabeel Tirmazi who is a Broadcasting Consultant & Programme Manager of Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD) and 40 youths and journalists from Bangladesh and Pakistan.

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According to HWPL,

an international peace organization affiliated with the UN ECOSOC, Media Literacy education can promote the development of democracy and citizens' right to active decision-making through necessary knowledge and technical education so that citizens around the world can live as critical and active media consumers.

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The first part of the lecture was titled "Media Literacy & Netizenship in the Age of Disinformation", and the second was titled "Media Literacy for Peace".

 

In February, Mr. Nabeel Tirmazi gave a presentation under the topic of "Media in the times of Infodemic" in an international webinar on Asian and African media hosted by HWPL. 

He insisted that the importance of media literacy education and the right netizenship to find and demand truth in his presentation.

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Public Relations Department of HWPL mentioned, "Citizens should distinguish misinformation and disinformation through the ability of media literacy and get useful information from various media to make their life more positive and productive," and "Our lives can develop, and we can realize peace when the producers, consumers and distributors of the media play their roles correctly."

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Mr. Mostafijur Rahman Nasim, Senior Editor of Risingbd said, “The number of online users don’t cross check the information found in online. Even the smart people like students spread wrong or propaganda sharing or posting fake news and information. So, this kind of online awareness program can play a vital role.”

 

Mr. Abdus Sabur, Press Assistant Manager of Young Power Social in Action (YPSA) said, “It will be able to improve the democratic civic awareness of young people by understanding the new mechanism of the media through media literacy.” And “Bangladesh, the illiteracy rate is high and youth use a lot of social media. so, the media literacy education is essential for youth in this situation.”

 

In the future, to foster youth leadership with democratic communication skills, HWPL is planning to continue to provide media literacy education for South Asian youth organizations that seek true media and demand peace.

 

https://www.risingbd.com/english/international/news/80357

#HWPL #IPYG #IWPG #DPCW_1038 #PEACE

#PEACE_EDUCATION  #COVID_19

 

INTERNATIONAL DAY:Day of the Seafarer 2021 25 June

#UN

#SEAFARER

#IMO

 

Seafarers, we are listening

Leading up to the 25 June, seafarers are being invited to answer questions on what a fair future for seafarers looks like.

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The answers

will be shared afterwards and will provide a soundboard to help guide our actions moving forward. Polls are available on all IMO social media platforms.

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https://www.un.org/en

DPCW_1038: Virtual Conference to Introduce Peace Activities Led by Global Citizens in the Pandemic Era

https://www.australiannews.net/newsr/12259

Virtual Conference to Introduce Peace Activities Led by Global Citizens in the Pandemic Era

 

Australian News

On May 25, 2021, HWPL held its 8th Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of World Peace online, with 3,000 people from 150 countries around the world in attendance. HWPL, an international peace NGO, stands for Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light. Since its founding in 2013, in association with its affiliated groups, International Peace Youth Group (IPYG) and International Womens Peace Group, HWPL has been working towards implementing practical measures to achieve world peace and cessation of war.

With several cases of international partnership in peacebuilding projects endorsed by youth and women organizations categorized by each region Africa, Europe, and Asia, this years event aimed to discuss a citizen-led peace movement and cooperation to promote coexistence and harmony in the global community, and to overcome global challenges that stem from hatred, conflicts, misunderstanding, and lack of communication in this current pandemic era.

 

The event commemorated the Declaration of World Peace, proclaimed on May 25th in 2013, which involves not only the cooperation of each state in establishing international laws for peace and the role of the media in sharing information about peace, but also the active peace movement of youth and women who seek to transform themselves from the greatest victims of war to the greatest actors for peace.

From HWPLs peace initiative, for the past eight years millions of global citizens have participated in promoting locally adapted peace projects, including education, relief, and forums to offer public policies, in order to meet the needs of the community and create a favourable environment for peace.

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In cooperation with IWPG, Chairwoman Pascale Isho Warda of Hammurabi Human Rights Organization (HHRO) in Iraq, who was appointed as Minister of Migration and Displacement by the UN from 2004 to 2005, introduced a legislation project of law that prevents violence against women and children.

Regarding the importance of peace activities through education, she said, We need to learn the mechanism of guiding everyone to become tools of peace, which accumulates from daily life and sometimes throughout the simplest matters of life, starting with personal peace with oneself, within the family, and with others.

 

Ven. Ashin Htavara, General Secretary of All Burmese Monks Representative Committee in Norway, who went through the Saffron Revolution in 2007, stated that 3 HWPL Peace Libraries were established in Payapon, Myanmar and that a fourth library is currently being prepared.

There are too few libraries for children in Myanmar. I wanted to give hope to these little children.

In the future, the library will conduct peace education, peace activities, and peace campaigns, and we will do everything that can help achieve peace, he said.

 

The event also advocated global participation in peace activities, such as the peace tree planting campaign that began in Ukraine with 1,000 participants from 21 countries, and peace policy proposal dialogue between citizens and policy experts in Mali where the recent coup triggered social unrest.

It is we in this day who have to do all the necessary things to make peace and prevent our globe from being destroyed. War does not end with words, but it comes to an end with our practical actions. I believe that this can be achieved since no one in our global village is not willing to see peace, highlighted Chairman Lee of HWPL.

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#HWPL #IPYG #IWPG #PEACE_WORLD #EDUCATION