WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY 2020 (ZOOM SESSION HELD ONLINE FROM PORT HARCOURT), HOSTED BY SMITH NWOKOCHA, A UN VOLUNTEER, A MEMBER OF UNEP MCGY, ADMINISTRATOR OF FRIDAY-FOR-FUTURE, NIGERIA AND A VOLUNTEER OF 350.ORG.

In his opening remark, Smith Nwokocha, emphasized, that it is time to nurture nature instead of damaging and destroying nature. Just like the theme of this year “Celebrating BIODIVERSITY”, focusing on “Time For Nature”. The pandemic has taught us that we cannot operate in isolation, but to come together and accelerate the progress of any issues or task. We know it is possible. We need to invest in what is to come, not what is here.

The Executive Director (Inger Andersen) of UN Environment Programme (UNEP); in her speech at WED 2020. She said; “As we mark a most unusual #WorldEnvironmentDay, it is time to remember that when we protect the planet, we protect ourselves. It is time #ForNature, because, this will help us: (a) Lower risk of future pandemics. (b) Slow Climate Change. (C) #BuildBackBetter and healthier than before.

Student of Our Lady of Fatima College, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria, introduced a device that could filter air, a solution device to curb the Black SOOT in Rivers State. Such a Novell idea.

FIRST SPEAKER: ADITYA SIVA DAS (INDIAN).

Why should the youth advocate climate change and mark world Environmental Day?

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Health & Lifestyles with Jene Utomi on 99.1FM, the Voice of Experience, @ 11am every Thursday on Radio Rivers.

With Mr Smith Nwokocha, a UN volunteer, a UNEP Major volunteer for children and youths, an ambassador for Eco network and an SDG advocate.

On World Environment Day, 5th of June every year. And how we can keep our environment safe for our young girls citing the recent rape and murder of Vera Uwa Omosuve in a church in Edo state.

Theme of the World Environment Day is: “Celebrate biodiversity-focusing on time for nature”. The theme focuses on how we can nurture nature, rather than destroy nature.

Biodiversity is a word coined from 2 words- biological and diversity- which simply means the variety of all living things on earth- plants, humans, animals, microorganisms etc. And their communities and habitats on planet earth. For Example: humans- earth
Fish- water etc
Biodiversity boosts productivity of the ecosystem as a large number of plants species means a greater variety of crops for man to produce as foods.

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03/06/2020
Dear all,

We have launched a campaign to push for systemic change on Sexual and Gender-based Violence (SGBV) in Nigeria. Among other demands, we are calling for the declaration of a *State of Emergency on SGBV* in Nigeria.

TechHerNG working with Girl Child Africa, Connected Development, Enough is Enough Nigeria, Stand To End Rape, SilverChipFox, Yiaga Africa, Dorothy Njemanze Foundation, and Education as a Vaccine has come up with a social media and physical campaign to not only register our outrage but also force systemic action against SGBV in Nigeria. We’re using the hashtag *#StateofEmergencyGBV.*

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ON THE 29^TH MAY, 2020, AT EXACTLY 11:00AM.

ITEMS DONATED TO THE CENTRE ARE AS FOLLOWS:

GARRI (3 BAGS -5 KG)

RICE (2 BAGS -5KG)

BEANS (3 BAGS – 5KG)

GINO TOMATO MIX (1 CARTON)

CWAY WATER (1 PACK)

75 CL GROUNDNUT OIL (3 BOTTLES)

WHOLE WHEAT MEAL (2PACKS)

1 CARTON OF INDOMIE.

We were welcomed by the Street Children and then a welcome address by the Representative of Our Daughter of Charity of St. Vincent The paul, an initiative in the Catholic Church family. We got an instruction: “NO VIDEOS”, but pictures are allowed, because of the sensitivity of putting out the faces or images of the Street Children. The Centre is headed by Reverend Sr. Josephine. And we had about seven (7) Care takers during the sensitization and over forty-seven (47) in attendance.

OPENING REMARK: AMB. SMITH NWOKOCHA: Thanked the Children for welcoming the Team of the Voice of The Vulnerables. In his words, we are here to identify with the vulnerable and we see you all as family. The essence of our presence is not only to support you with palliatives in form of Food items, but to also sensitize you on the dreaded trending global virus (coronavirus/COVID-19). This global pandemic has killed over millions of people have died out of being affected by the virus. So, we came with Experts, a Medical Doctor (Dr. Grace), with other knowledgeable Volunteers to share some insights on COVID-19, that will you all stay safe. The good news is that, you are secured here, since you are not moving outside. Continue reading VOICE OF THE VULNERABLES VISITS DE MARILLAC CENTRE (HOME OF STREET CHILDREN)IN DIOBU PORT HARCOURT →

The Joint Action Civil Society Coalition calls on all Nigerians to join in the commemoration of the third National Day of Mourning on May 28, 2020. 

Our call comes as the country continues to experience an exponentially rise in violence, perpetrated by organized criminal groups with a monumental loss of lives, livelihoods, and property. For the most part, the destruction associated with this spiraling crisis of violence and mass killings has been grossly under-reported. Even with the suppression of information on these killings, it is quite clear that the toll of killings has risen dramatically in recent times. Between 2018 and now, we have recorded the deaths of at least seven thousand nine hundred and four (7,904) Nigerians to violent killings across the country; with the first quarter of 2020 alone making up about one thousand four hundred and sixteen (1,416) of these deaths. From Akwa-Ibom to Zamfara, Nigerians wake up daily to fresh news of mass atrocities which are barely acknowledged by the government and a vast majority of fellow citizens.  This is an anomaly that must end.

Continue reading PRESS STATEMENT: THE COMMEMORATION OF THE NATIONAL DAY OF MOURNING AND REMEMBRANCE! →

New appointment of the Rosario Gaton Foundation for the RT Hon. Graham Elendu Ambassador and Coordinator of the branch in Port Harcourt River State Nigeria, African Continent of the Rosario Gaton Foundation. Successes in your new role for the work we are doing to reduce extreme poverty and for the population to have better protection. In this way, we cooperate with the United Nations SDGs and the National Development Strategy END of the Dominican State and with the National Council. for Nutritional Food Sovereignty and Security (CONASSAN) and with PARLACEN with its Zero Hunger program.

HIS ROYAL MAJESTY (HRM) KING, LESLIE NYEBUCHI EKE (EZE GBAKA GBAKA).

Traditional Rulers are at the fore-front of the fight against COVID-19 to stop communal spread.

The basic challenges:

1. Some people still don’t believe that COVID-19 exist, but for me as a Traditional Head, we had to embark on Community sensitization. I oversee over 33 Communities under my care.
2. There are those coming in Rivers State through the border, they under-cut border check and break into the State.
3. People think, they are the only one’s suffering; like, Hunger Strike.

Continue reading ROLE OF TRADITIONAL RULERS IN THE FIGHT AGAINST COVID-19 : RELEIF AFRICA INTERNATIONAL ZOOM MEETING. →

22^nd May, 2020 Online Webinar

Learning to be COVID-19 ready is the “New Normal”. COVID has come to stay, we have to learn to live with it. We should learn to stop the virus from spreading.

We including the Government needs to ACT PROPERLY to deal with #CLIMATECHANGE There is Similarities between #COVID19 and Climate Change.

Poor people suffer most from COVID-19 and Climate Change.

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We may not be able to travel around the World for this event, but we have traveled virtually.

Michael (Moderator).

THE CONCISE – OPENING REMARK (ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY DR. HONG, TAO-TZE)

Respect and accept one another, it is conscience that allows us to see beauty of culture. Collective culture is the responsibility of humanity. Consolidating our common conscience will bring a lot of positive energy.” Everyone is a Leader of Conscience”. Let’s sincerely pray for globally security and peace. His Excellency, Dr. Hong,Tao-Tze.

We want a better future where our Children will find peace.

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13^TH MAY WEDNESDAY, 09:00-10:30 NEW YORK/15:00-16:0

AN ITU EVENT, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE OFFICE OF THE UN SECRETARY GENERAL’S SPECIAL ADVISOR, WORKING ON DIGITAL COOPERATION.

CO-ORGANIZER: UNITED NATIONS AND INTERNATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATION I.T.U

1^ST-FIRST SPEAKER (FABRIZIO HOCHSCHILD):

Digital and Human Rights

 It is thanks to Digital, that we still enjoy Rights to Health, Rights to Education in this pandemic.

Prevalence of Disinformation and derogatory Speech and Abuse on Web.

The moderation of surveillance has been lacking.

Digital movement is a major content for Human Rights.

Hate Speech.

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