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COMMUNITY CAPACITY BUILDING
VACCINE MAITRI
INDIA'S VACCINE DIPLOMACY
India approves 1 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines for Canada
UNADAP OFFICIAL
UNADAP's Executive Director, Dr. Dominic F Dixon has long recommended the benevolence of Indian Prime Minister Modi, to help Canadians with the COVID-19 vaccine, as Canada is a country that is close to his heart. In stating that, Dr. Dixon has also cautioned that matters pertaining to the farmer's protest in India, which Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau had commented on, was unbecoming of him, which drew a flak and a diplomatic reaction. Non-violent, non-partisan protests are a democratic right of an Indian citizen, and is considered an internal matter, not requiring an external intervention.
WION NEWS
Indian government has approved one million doses of COVID-19 vaccines for Canada. The development comes days after Canadian PM Justin Trudeau and Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to each other.
During the talks, PM Modi assured the Canadian PM of COVID vaccine supplies. A readout from Indian PM's office said during the talks Prime Minister Trudeau informed his PM Modi about "Canada's requirements of COVID-19 vaccines from India" to which the latter "assured...that India would do its best to support Canada's vaccination efforts, just as it had done for many other countries already".
Later in response to a question in a presser Canadian PM said that his country is "looking at possible extra vaccines coming from India from the Serum Institute". India, which produces 60% of global vaccines, has sent covid vaccines to more than 20 countries.
The vaccine support from New Delhi to Canada comes even as ties were frayed over comments by Canadian PM on the ongoing farmers' protests in India in December 2020. The comments had drawn a strong reaction from India who had lodged a strong protest by summoning the Canadian envoy to Delhi, Nadir Patel, and handing over a demarche that such comments could impact the bilateral ties.
Written By: Sidhant Sibal WION
New Delhi, India Published: Feb 17, 2021, 11.39 PM(IST)
GIRL POWER - INDIA
In a first, Air India's all-women crew lands longest flight from San Francisco to Bangalore
"We are India's daughters who were given the opportunity to make this historic flight," the commander of the flight, Captain Zoya Aggarwal, who flew the first leg of the flight, told CNN Travel. "We were able to create a new chapter in the Indian aviation history."
"I'm extremely proud to be a part of this and I have been personally preparing for more than a year for this flight," she said.
UNADAP is proud of India's daughters who have made the nation proud not by just making history, but by conveying the message that every girl can write her-story!
Dr. Dominc F Dixon, Executive Director
An all-women cockpit crew scripted history after landing Air India's inaugural San Francisco-Bengaluru flight at Kempegowda International Airport. The crew flew the flight over the North Pole, taking the Atlantic route to reach the Karnataka capital at the other end of the world. This was Air India's longest direct route flight with an all-women pilot team. Flight AI176 departed from San Francisco in the USA at around 8.30 pm (local time) on Saturday and landed at the Kempegowda International Airport at around 3.45 am (local time) on Monday. “Today, we created world history by not only flying over the North Pole but also by having all women pilots who successfully did it. We are extremely happy and proud to be part of it,” said Captain Zoya Aggarwal. This was the first direct non-stop flight between the west coast of United States & southern India. Watch the full video for more.
Appointment: Information Commisioner of India
Mr. Uday Mahurkar has been appointed as the Information Commissioner of India and is the watchdog for the Government of India’s Right To Information Act, at the Central Information Commission, New Delhi. He is also a judge for hearing appellate RTI cases.
Mr. Mahurkar is a man of impeccable integrity and is committed to fighting for justice and a corruption-free India.
Dr. Dominic Dixon, the Executive Director of UNADAP met with Mr. Mahurkar at the CIC in New Delhi and discussed about strengthening the institution with transparency and accountability, which is the fundamental right of every Indian citizen.
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His Excellency, the Vice President India, Shri Venkaiah Naidu, has congratulated Ms. Nethra Mohandass, upon her appointment as “Goodwill Ambassador to the Poor” for UNADAP. Thank you, Mr. Vice President.
Dr. Dominic F Dixon, the Executive Director & philanthropist, had appointed Ms. Nethra Mohandass,a. 13-year-old as the "Goodwill Ambassador for the Poor" of UNADAP to the United Nations. DIXON SCHOLARSHIPS had also set up a scholarship fund for Nethra.
Humanity is alive!
JAI HIND!
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UNADAP's Goodwill Ambassador for the Poor, Ms. Nethra Mohandass attends her first United Nations conference as an official delegate, via UN online platform.
UNADAP's Goodwill Ambassador for the Poor, Ms. Nethra Mohandass attends her first United Nations conference as an official delegate, via UN online platform. Applauds Prime Minister Modi for his empowerment of women in India.
Nethra is a 13-year-old, grade 9 student and the daughter of a barber, from a Madurai, Tamilnadu.
Nethra had inspired the Prime Minister of India, the Chief Minister and the Governor of Tamilnadu, for her sacrificial work for the poor.
The conference on “Accelerating the realization of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls”, held on 21st July 2020.
<<<CLICK TO FOR HER TRANSCRIPT>>>
PRIME MINISTER OF INDIA, SHRI NARENDRA MODI | UNITED NATIONS LIVE ECOSOC MEET
INDIA - COVID-19 RESPONSE
Delhi Lt Governor Inaugurates World's "Largest" COVID Care Centre
The COVID care centre in South Delhi is billed as the "largest" of its kind in the world. It is 1,700 feet long, 700 feet wide -- roughly the size of 20 football fields -- and has 200 enclosures with 50 beds each.
#Justice4Jayaraj&Bennicks
July 02, 2020 - CRIMINAL COPS ARRESTED AND CHARGED WITH MURDER, AS RECOMMENDED BY DR. DIXON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, UNADAP.
In a letter to the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamilnadu and subsequent telephonic discussions, Dr. Dixon, the Executive Director of UNADAP had recommended the arrests of the criminal cops, and to charge them with homicide (murder). <<<Read the letter here>>>
Thanks to the Suo Motu W.P. (MD) No.7042 of 2020, by the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court, the police officers have been arrested. <<<READ THE PETITION HERE>>>
Inspector Sridhar, sub Inspectors Raghu Ganesh and Balakrishnan and constable Murugan have been arrested by the Crime Branch of Tamil Nadu's CID (Criminal Investigation Department) under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
"FIRs have been altered to 302 IPC. 12 special teams under IG and SP (CB-CID) are investigating all angles," Shankar, Inspector General (CB-CID) stated.
The CB-CID has modified both FIRs - one each for the death of the father, Jeyaraj, and the son, Beniks - and to include murder charges against two sub-inspectors (Raghu Ganesh and Balakrishnan), two constables and two other individuals.
The police had earlier only registered cases of suspicious deaths.
On the occasion of "National Doctor's Day, UNADAP honours our hero, Dr. Hemalatha.
On Monday, the 29th of June, 2020, a message was posted in the WhatsApp group of the past pupils of St. Marys AI School, Chennai, that a person had succumbed to COVID-19 at the Apollo Hospital, Greems Road, Chennai. The entire group had brainstormed as to how best we could reach out this family who was in a dire financial situation. and in chronic grief at the death of the father of the house. At this, a group member, Suresh had given the details of the deceased to Dr. Dominic Dixon of UNADAP, and whilst the entire group stood in prayer, we had spoken to Dr. Hemalatha, that was in-charge of the COVID-19 war room at the hospital, and requested her to waive the amount of ₹3,14,000 that the deceased had owed for the treatment.
Immediately, Dr. Hemalatha had promised Dr. Dixon that she would do her best to help the grieving family. She then spoke to the medical director, Dr. Venkatachellam, and expressed the plight of the family. Immediately, they waived the entire outstanding amount, arranged for the clearance of the body, spoke to the medical inspector to expedite the report, and discharged the body, whilst comforting the family.
UNADAP honours Dr. Hemalatha with a HUMANITARIAN CITATION AWARD and a cash award of ₹25,000.
STORY OF HOPE
Nethra, a 13-year-old in the city of Madurai of Tamilnadu, who convinced her father, a barber, to give Five Lakh rupees for the poor during the Coronovirus pandemic outbreak, that the family had been saving for her education and for Nethra to pursue her civil service when the time comes. This act of selflessness and kindness needs to be recognized and rewarded.
The Hon'ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi Ji, in his Mann Ki Baat speech to the nation, appreciated Nethra and her family.
Through UNADAP's accreditation (MORE), Nethra would be given the opportunity to speak, on behalf of UNADAP, at the UN CSO conferences in New York and in Geneva, addressing Civil Society forums and conferences. This would give her an opportunity and responsibility to speak to leaders, academics, politicians and civilians, encouraging them to reach out to the poorest of the poor. This is a non-governmental opportunity.
NETHRA is truly an Ambassador to the poor, teaching the world love through giving.
<<<Read Nethra's story here>>>
The DIXON SCHOLARSHIP has awarded Nethra a scholarship amount of ₹100,000.
COVID-19, UNADAP CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY
In response to our civic duty, officers of UNADAP have given large portions of their income to support migrant workers, families with low income and the destitute; with financial assistance and food rations. We have reached out to civilians in the cities of Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore and Hyderabad. We have provided face masks and hand sanitizers to Bangalore city police. UNADAP has made financial contributions to the Archdiocese of Bangalore (BMSS Disaster Relief Fund) for their outreach programs towards the distribution of food items to the poor.
As UNADAP remains closed and perhaps uncertain of reopening in the coming months, every single employee will still receive their salaries in full.
We have restrained from posting pictures of our acts of civic charitable duty, as we feel that we need to protect the dignity of the beneficiaries and not reveal their identities.
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AFRICAN PEACE MISSION
Dr. Paul Victor, Goodwill Ambassador of MORE TRUST to the African continent, with leaders.
Both the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the African Union Agenda 2063 recognize the importance of peace and stability, not only as critical enablers but also as important components of sustainable development. In line with this aspiration, Africa has also continued, with the support of the United Nations and development partners, to address emerging challenges to peace, security and development, such as the rise of terrorism and violent extremism as well as the growing number of migrants, refugees and internally displaced persons. In this regard, African countries continue to attach great importance to tackling the root causes of conflict such as youth unemployment, inequality, and economic and social exclusion, including through the African Peace and Security Architecture and the African Governance Architecture. Recognizing the critical needs and role of women, the African Union declared 2016 the African Year of Human Rights with Particular Focus on the Rights of Women.
UNADAP is pleased to announce and congratulate India's new
Foreign Affairs Minister, Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
Celebrated former top diplomat Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar has been appointed the new Minister of External Affairs. Jaishankar, who was previously the foreign secretary during the Narendra Modi government's first term in office, was a surprise addition to the Narendra Modi Cabinet 2.0, which took oath on Thursday.
Before he became the foreign secretary, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar served as India's ambassador to the United States as well as China.
A 1977-batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar played a major role during the Doklam stand-off negotiations with China. The 2017 Doklam stand-off was among India and China's worst crises; Chinese and Indian soldiers were engaged in an eye-to-eye confrontation for over two months.
Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, who had China expertise thanks to his experience of serving as Delhi's ambassador to Beijing, led the negotiations to resolve the crisis.
During the Manmohan Singh years, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar was involved in negotiating the landmark and controversial Indo-US nuclear deal.
Subrahmanyam Jaishankar is the son of late K Subrahmanyam, one of India's leading strategic analysts. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar is a graduate of St Stephen's College and has an MA in Political Science and an MPhil and PhD in international relations from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU).
S Jaishankar is married to Kyoko Jaishankar and has two sons and a daughter.
In 2019, S Jaishankar was conferred with Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award of India.
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Universal values are being eroded. The rule of law is being undermined. Now more than ever, our shared duty is clear: Let us stand up for human rights — for everyone, everywhere. Thank you.
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DR. DOMINIC DIXON at the Human Rights Council at the United Nations Office in Geneva, April, 2108.
GENDER EQUALITY | Dr. Dominic F Dixon, Executive Director, UNADAP
"As I derive my dictum from the US declaration of independence, that; "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness." I read that declaration with the inclusive sense that both men and women are created equal; thus have a right to equality."
Dr. Dominic Dixon, United Nations Office in Geneva. April 22, 2018
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António Guterres,
United Nations Secretary General
Remarks to the General Assembly high-level meeting on peacebuilding and sustaining peace
"Above all, sustainable, inclusive development, deeply rooted in respect for all human rights – economic, social, cultural, civil and political – is the world’s best preventive tool against violent conflict and instability."
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SPECIAL PROJECTS
KLEPTOCRACY
PAPER PRESENTED TO THE UN
This is the research paper presentation of the Executive Director, Dr. Dominic Dixon to UNITAR @ United Nations Headquarters in Vienna, Austria and in Economic Diplomacy in Geneva, Switzerland.
PAPER TO THE HON'BLE PRIME MINISTER OF INDIA
Dr. Dixon had presented a research paper at the Constitution of India on 'Pornography' and how it's consumption has impacted sexual violence against women and children in India.
RIGHTS OF MINORITIES @ OXFORD UNIVERSITY
Dr. Dixon: With the ongoing persecution of minorities; be in sexual or gender minorities, or race and cultural minorities, the world we live is facing an aggravated assault on this section.
UN News | UNADAP Feature
UNOV
UNITED NATIONS OFFICE IN VIENNA
"Federal/ Political Land Dispute" & "Settlement and Hostage Negotiation."
SESSION ONE:
Training to handle demographic land dispute and settlement of two peoples' group with the endangerment of genocide.
For land settlement, Dr. Dixon had to simulate as the country representative for the right to self determination as a peoples group. The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and the United Nations were the observers. The final agreement was to call for a truce and to allow minorities the right to education, the right to mother tongue, the right to public sector jobs and the right of the minority group to run for office. The ultimate goal would be for 'one nation one people'.
HOSTAGE NEGOTIATIONS
In the picture, are members of the hostage negotiation team simulation at UNOV. Not mentioning their names for their privacy, the lady in the picture is a diplomat of Brazil to Rome, the gentleman next to her is a permanent representative to the UNOV from the Arab Nations League and the gentleman next to him was the Mediator, is the First Secretary at the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Vienna.
What we see on television and the dramatic intensity of a hostage situation in nothing compared to a simulation or the real deal.
Dr. Dominic Dixon, Executive of UNADAP was a delegate along with diplomats to the UN.
These are very real situations, the names of states and embassy have been changed.
UN WOMEN
With the motto of
Planet 50-50 by 2030
Step it up for Gender Equality
Speech: Winning the fight for equality with the whole of society
Remarks by Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of UN Women, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, at the Tribeca Film Festival’s Tribeca Talks – Times up event in New York City
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CSW62: Delivering a roadmap for the rights of rural women and girls
Coming on the heels of unprecedented global activism and public outcry to end gender injustice and discrimination worldwide, the 62nd session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women reached a robust agreement to empower and support rural women and girls.
INTERNATIONAL PEACE MISSION
Ambassador of Peace of UNADAP, Dr. Ravi Kandal, visits Tibetan Parliament
Dr. Ravi Kandal talked about the destruction of Tibet’s environment and ecological system, displacement of nomads, assimilation of Tibetan language and culture as well as various hydrological projects, which also threatens the sustainability of water resources in the neighboring countries.
Shri Ravi Kandal was apprised with the exiled Tibetan Parliamentary composition and functions, its electoral system as well as the its session.
Deputy Speaker with Shri Ravi Kandal, Ambassador of Peace of UNADAP, New York. Photo/Tibetan Parliamentary Secretariat
UNOG
UNITED NATIONS OFFICE AT GENEVA
Dr. Dixon, Executive Director of UNADAP was a delegate along with diplomats to the UN.
Please watch the short humorous video to understand diplomacy as it is... Yes Minister: European Diplomacy
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Session on 'Economic Diplomacy'International Environment House, Geneva, Switzerland.
"If the goal of diplomacy is peace, then the goal of 'Economic Diplomacy' is Prosperity"
Julie Bishop,
Australian Minister of Foreign Affairs.
TOPICS:
- Review of The Paris declaration on Aid Effectiveness and the Accra Agenda for Action.
- Evolution of Multilateralism and Economic Diplomacy
- Role of Economic Diplomacy
- Bilateral and Multilateral Diplomacy
- Key issues at the UN system of organization in todays Global and economical environment
Case studies:
1. The Uruguay Round Negotiations
2. Chinese Economic Diplomacy towards Africa
3. Economic Diplomacy and its interaction with Politics: The case of OPEC
4. The case of Sanctions: Anglo-Iranian Oil Dispute
Simulation Exercise:
Bilateral Aid agreement between the Government of Urbania and the Government of Azania.
Carbon free cities in a carbon free world
AFRICAN PEACE MISSION
UNADAP has commissioned field workers to observe the situation in various African countries.
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Both the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the African Union Agenda 2063 recognize the importance of peace and stability, not only as critical enablers but also as important components of sustainable development. In line with this aspiration, Africa has also continued, with the support of the United Nations and development partners, to address emerging challenges to peace, security and development, such as the rise of terrorism and violent extremism as well as the growing number of migrants, refugees and internally displaced persons. In this regard, African countries continue to attach great importance to tackling the root causes of conflict such as youth unemployment, inequality, and economic and social exclusion, including through the African Peace and Security Architecture and the African Governance Architecture. Recognizing the critical needs and role of women, the African Union declared 2016 the African Year of Human Rights with Particular Focus on the Rights of Women. [UNSG]
Vienna
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UN @ PRESENTATIONS
Dr. Dominic Dixon, the Executive Director of UNADAP presented a research paper, at the United Nations Office in Vienna, on Neuroplasticity.
Summary:
Neuroplasticity makes your brain extremely resilient and is the process by which all permanent learning takes place in your brain, such as playing a musical instrument or mastering a different language. Neuroplasticity also enables people to recover from stroke, injury, and birth abnormalities, improve symptoms of autism, ADD and ADHD, learning disabilities and other brain deficits, pull out of depression and addictions, and reverse obsessive-compulsive patterns CLICK TO VIEW PRESENTATION
UN @ WORLD DISABILITY DAY
PRESENTATION BY DR. DOMINIC F DIXON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF UNADAP
"INTERNATIONAL WORLD DISABILITY DAY" A Partnership that ENABLES at Kristu Jayanti College (A Grade)
"Psychological perspective: Perception of the disabled individuals and society" CLICK HERE FOR AN ABSTRACT OF THE TALK
Dr. Dixon had presented a research paper at the Constitution of India on 'Pornography' and how it's consumption has impacted sexual violence against women and children in India.
PAPER TO THE HON'BLE PRIME MINISTER OF INDIA
UNADAP @ UN PARTNERSHIP
UNADAP is pleased to promote the United Nations SDGs.
