Nearly 80-year-old Vicki Ryder stood on the sidewalk of Peace and Justice Square on Franklin Street on Sunday, waving a sign calling for peace in Ukraine. Dozens of other people carrying signs surrounded her in the square. Ryder, whose grandparents are Ukrainians, said she has seen war and Ukraine’s participation …
Read More »Angelina Jolie helps refugees in Yemen | Community
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Read More »Ukraine crisis hits Wayne State community: Where you can donate medical supplies and more – School of Medicine News
Members of the Wayne State University School of Medicine community who wish to support Ukrainian citizens by donating medical supplies can do so through the Ukrainian American Michigan Crisis Response Committeean informal association of organizations and individuals formed in response to the escalating crisis inflicted by the Russian invasion of …
Read More »How has Trayvon Martin’s death affected police-community relations in Sanford? – Central Florida News – Social Justice
Georgetown, like Goldsboro, is a historically black neighborhood in Sanford. In the 10 years since Trayvon Martin’s death, the police department has worked to improve police-community relations. Photo: Allegra Montesano, WMFE News SANFORD — A decade ago, the Sanford Police Department drew protests from members of the city’s black communities …
Read More »FoodCorps members plant seeds for community health in Van Buren
Tiffany Knight may be a first-time gardener, but the seeds she plants in Van Buren will be harvested for generations to come. Knight is a member of the FoodCorps service at James Tate Elementary and Oliver Springs Elementary, alongside Rebecca Christie, who serves at King Elementary and Central Elementary in …
Read More »Al Marder, a century of achievement for unity, peace, justice and socialism – Communist Party USA
In some ways, the life of centenarian Al Marder reads like a serial thriller with plenty of comedy and tragedy, defeats and victories. As a teenager, he would sneak out of his parents’ house in a working-class New Haven, Connecticut neighborhood early in the morning to meet his good friend …
Read More »Joint law enforcement effort leads to over 100 arrests in Baltimore area [VIDEO]
BALTIMORE, MD — Governor Larry Hogan provided an update Friday alongside the U.S. Marshals Service on a large-scale, multi-agency law enforcement operation focused on apprehending violent fugitives and gang members wanted in the first two weeks of February, leading to dozens of arrests throughout the Baltimore area. The governor also …
Read More »Colorado Ukrainian community member doesn’t want Ukraine to ‘become like Syria’ – CBS Denver
ARVADA, Colorado (CBS4) – Members of the Ukrainian community in Colorado are praying for peace as fears grow that Russia could invade Ukraine within days. The concerns come as a growing number of Russians forces now encircle Ukraine’s borders. U.S. officials fear Russia could orchestrate a reason to move to …
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Read More »In meeting with Imran, Xi calls for closer community ties with ‘shared future’
BEIJING/ISLAMABAD: China is willing to work with Pakistan to accelerate the building of a “closer community with a shared future” in the new era, President Xi Jinping said Sunday in a much-anticipated meeting with Prime Minister Imran Khan. . The shared future would “bring benefits to the peoples of both …
Read More »Border tragedy: the community mourns its family
Winnipeg’s Gujarati community prayed during an online vigil on Saturday for the Indian family of four who froze to death last week trying to cross the border from Canada into the United States. The dignitaries sent their condolences, while Bhadresh Bhatt led the solemn ceremony. He sang prayers for the …
Read More »Chinatown community optimistic but ‘very nervous’ as Lunar New Year approaches
This year was meant to mark the triumphant return of Chinatown’s Lunar New Year celebrations after the in-person festivities were canceled in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, the Year of the Tiger – which signifies strength, courage, power and great change – will begin with cautious optimism. “It’s …
Read More »Asian destinations | Community | dailyuw.com
Julie Vo Editor’s Note: “Huskies Abroad” is a bi-weekly column exploring UW’s extensive study abroad programs with recommendations on select programs and destinations. Let’s be honest, the UW study abroad the page is overwhelming. You open “List All” and suddenly you have a hundred programs at your disposal. If you’re …
Read More »The United States and its partners call for the application of sanctions against North Korea
The United States and several allies on Thursday issued a joint condemnation of North Korea’s latest ballistic missile launches and called for the full implementation of UN sanctions. “It is extremely important that member states take the necessary steps to implement the sanctions in their jurisdictions or risk giving the …
Read More »FM Szijjártó ahead of UN debate calls on the international community to make it clear that they stand with Israel
The situation in the Middle East is a key issue for Hungary for several reasons, including regional security and waves of migration, Péter Szijjártó, Hungarian Minister for Foreign Affairs, noted in New York on Wednesday. If trends point towards stability, peace and tranquility in the region, new waves of migration …
Read More »Hostages in Texas synagogue safe, kidnapper dead, law enforcement official says
US authorities say Siddiqui is a dangerous terrorist with ties to the 9/11 ringleader. Counter-terrorism groups dubbed her “Lady al-Qaeda”, and US officials once described her as “the most wanted woman in the world”. The US government repeatedly refused to exchange him for American hostages, including journalist James Foley before …
Read More »Hinojosa: Police Appreciation Day
Today across Texas and the United States of America, we celebrate Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. It’s a day to honor the courageous law enforcement officers who serve and protect our communities. For many of us, these are our partners or spouses, sons or daughters, brothers or sisters, or friends. They …
Read More »Three local leaders give their thoughts on the coming year | Community | Savannah News, Events, Restaurants, Music
Shirley Sessions Mayor, Town of Tybee Island “The only constant is change… Whether it’s changing from 2021 to 2022 and beyond, the only thing we are sure of is that there will be change. I learned the importance of adapting to this change and making it work in a positive …
Read More »The Duluth Human Resources Expert Perspective: Benefits Matter – For Employees and Community
The truth is, having a meaningful benefit package helps employers stay competitive. In the case of the city, it will help keep our city safe and vibrant. Equally important is the compensation of current employees and potential hires. The city is already struggling to hire police, firefighters and snowplow operators. …
Read More »Crapo: Stand up with Idaho law enforcement | Chroniclers
The Federal Bureau of Investigation reported that violent crime increased 5.6% in the United States in 2020 from 2019. In Idaho in 2020, the FBI found that 3,610 incidents of violent crime were reported. by 107 law enforcement agencies. There are many complex reasons for this unfortunate increase. But one …
Read More »RCEP helps emerging Asia-Pacific community with a shared future
Editor’s Note: Ji Xianbai is an assistant professor at the School of International Studies at Renmin University of China. He is the author of “Mega-regionalism and the geo-economic competition of the great powers”. The article reflects the views of the author and not necessarily those of CGTN. For a long …
Read More »Rise in the death rate of law enforcement agencies [Opinion]
We need to support our law enforcement professionals. [Opinion] The United States has seen an increased rate of fatalities in the line of duty by federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. Frankly, they were executions! The Federal Bureau of Investigation reported that 59 law enforcement professionals were killed while …
Read More »Canadian law enforcement official receives international human rights award
Superintendent (Ret’d) Ricky Veerappan of York Regional Police, Ontario, Canada, believes policing should be done through a human rights lens. He received the Youth for Human Rights International Award for his work in making human rights a reality Setting the standard for police-community partnerships: police through a human rights lens. …
Read More »The treatment of journalists by the police should send shivers down your spine
Earlier this month, Maria Ressa of the Philippines and Dmitri A. Muratov of Russia became the first working journalists to receive the award. Nobel Prize of Peace from german Carl von Ossietzky in 1936. In their acceptance speeches, Ressa and Muratov highlighted the critical and symbiotic role that a free …
Read More »Voices from the Community: Building Relationships with the Poor to Fight Crime | Community voice
In response to the recent article that highlighted the efforts of the Kern County Sheriff’s Office to reduce crimes against people, I would like to point out that in 1994, researchers at the National Institute of Justice Policy Center in Washington, DC , defined vandalism as including “graffiti, dumping of …
Read More »$ 14 million cocaine seizure at Niagara border crossing is part of CBSA’s enforcement report for 2021
Highlights of the Canada Border Services Agency’s operations and law enforcement for 2021 include a $ 14 million cocaine seizure at a Niagara border crossing. A report released Monday said more than 674 kilograms of narcotics were seized in the agency’s southern Ontario region from Jan. 1 to Oct. 31. …
Read More »CBSA Southern Ontario Region: Operational and Enforcement Highlights from 2021
The Southern Ontario Region (SOR) covers the southern part of Ontario, including the cities of Windsor, Sarnia, London, Fort Erie and Niagara Falls, and their surrounding communities. The region currently employs 1,400 people and has seven land borders, two medium-sized airports, three ferry crossings and serves 10 small airports and …
Read More »Reception at the Congress of American Indians of the Kashmiri-Pandit community
New Delhi, December 6 Global Kashmiri Pandit Diaspora is hosting the private screening of “The Kashmir Files”, a film directed and written by award-winning director Vivek Agnihotri and produced by award-winning actor Pallavi Joshi. The film is based on the Kashmir Pandit genocide and ethnic cleansing. The film portrays the …
Read More »Capito and Manchin announce funding to hire law enforcement in three West Virginia counties
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (RW.Va.) and Joe Manchin (DW.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced a total of $ 750,000 from Community Policing Services (COPS) in the United States Department of Justice (DOJ). ) Hiring program. This funding will be used to hire full-time …
Read More »Comments from Ambassador Degnan to the Women in Law Enforcement Conference
Ambassador Degnan: I am very happy to be here for the graduation of the weeklong Women in Law Enforcement Conference here in Georgia. This conference brings together American and Georgian law enforcement professionals to improve capacity, build capacity and explore more leadership opportunities for women in law enforcement. Police officers …
Read More »Revolutionary crypto industry partnership to support law enforcement in the fight against cybercrime
LONDON, November 15 2021 / PRNewswire / – Digivault, a leading provider of digital asset custody and Active Reality, the world’s first end-to-end solution to recover, manage and realize seized crypto assets, today announced a new partnership to make the digital asset ecosystem more secure by helping global enforcement agencies …
Read More »California law enforcement training great but could be better, say officers in Little Hoover commission investigation – YubaNet
An overwhelming majority of California peace officers say their training is superior to that of other states, but a strong majority also say California should monitor training results, incorporate research, and adjust programs accordingly, according to the Little Hoover Commission in its latest Summary of the problem. In the Short, …
Read More »Can Brooklyn’s New U.S. Attorney Help Restore Confidence In Law Enforcement?
In 1999, Mr. Peace became an associate lawyer in the United States, dealing with narcotics, immigration, bank fraud and other cases, including an insurance fraud ring run by a former New Jersey cop. In early 2000, Mr Peace asked Ms Pokorny to work with him on a case he had …
Read More »Liberia: Center for Peace Education donates COVID-19 items to motorcyclists and traders in Moulton Corner community
BREWERVILLE- A local non-governmental organization, the Center for Peace and Education, distributed several anti-COVID-19 materials to residents of Mouton Corner in Brewerville on Saturday. Items include 2,000 nasal masks, 200 face shields and 1,000 COVID-19 awareness flyers. Beneficiaries include William Grant and Irean Grant market traders, motorcycle and car unions, …
Read More »Peace, justice and protection of the Earth
The 51st Earth Day is Thursday, April 22. Are you planning to do something good for the earth? Homo sapiens has not really been kind to the earth and its other inhabitants. Humans have this weird idea that anything can be done to earth and all of its other children …
Read More »They want peace, justice and democracy in Myanmar
Nonviolence fights with strong hope, but they need our support By Claus Kiaer Over 20 years ago, I was trying to travel to Myanmar for the first time. For 8 years I tried to get a visa until I succeeded in 2009. My first trip coincided with the opening of …
Read More »Logan Family Gymnasium Groundbreaking Ceremony Celebrates Peace, Justice and Unity
The Town of Evanston and Friends of the Robert Crown Center officially opened the Logan Family Gymnasium earlier this month in a ceremony attended by members of the Logan family, the Evanston Parks and Recreation Board and friends of the Robert Crown Center. The public was invited to attend the …
Read More »Appalachian Peace Education Center Remembers Martin Luther King Jr. at 34th Annual Celebration | WJHL
through: News channel staff 11 Posted: January 16, 2021 / 4:35 PM EST / Update: January 16, 2021 / 4:35 PM EST FILE – In this file photo from April 3, 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. makes his last public appearance at the Mason Temple in Memphis, Tenn. The …
Read More »Communities In Schools ® (CIS ™) issues statement in support of peace, justice and democracy
ARLINGTON, Virginia., January 7, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Communities in schools® (CIS ™), the national organization that ensures that every student, regardless of race, postcode or background of marginalization, has what they need to be successful in school and beyond, has released the following statement today: “Yesterday morning our …
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