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Wat zijn de Belangrijkste Criteria voor Betrouwbare Casino’s?

Betrouwbare online casino’s zijn van groot belang voor spelers die op zoek zijn naar een veilige en plezierige speelervaring. Bij het kiezen van een casino is het essentieel om te letten op verschillende criteria die de betrouwbaarheid van de platformen waarborgen. Voor meer informatie over betrouwbare casino’s kunt u terecht op lovecasino2-nl.com. Deze gids belicht enkele van de belangrijkste criteria waarmee spelers rekening moeten houden bij het selecteren van een online casino.

Licenties en Reguleringen

Een van de eerste indicators van betrouwbaarheid is de licentie van het casino. Een legaal online casino moet beschikken over een geldige licentie, uitgegeven door een gerelateerde autoriteit, zoals de Kansspelautoriteit in Nederland of de Malta Gaming Authority. Deze licenties zorgen ervoor dat het casino voldoet aan strikte regels en reguleringen die zijn ontworpen om spelers te beschermen.

Daarnaast garandeert een goede licentie dat het casino regelmatig gecontroleerd wordt. Spelers kunnen er dus op vertrouwen dat de spellen eerlijk zijn en dat hun persoonlijke en financiële gegevens veilig zijn. Een transparante bedrijfsvoering en duidelijke voorwaarden zijn ook essentiële elementen van een betrouwbare licentie.

Veiligheid en Privacy

Beveiliging is cruciaal voor een positieve speelervaring. Betrouwbare casino’s maken gebruik van geavanceerde encryptietechnologieën om de gegevens van hun spelers te beschermen. Dit betekent dat alle persoonlijke en financiële informatie die wordt gedeeld, versleuteld en veilig bewaard wordt. Kijk altijd of het casino gebruikmaakt van SSL-encryptie, wat een standaard is in de online industrie.

Bovendien moeten er duidelijke privacybeleid en verantwoord gokken maatregelen aanwezig zijn. Spelers moeten weten hoe hun gegevens worden verzameld, gebruikt en opgeslagen. Het aanbieden van tools voor verantwoord gokken, zoals limieten op stortingen en speeltijd, toont aan dat het casino serieus omgaat met het welzijn van zijn spelers.

Spelaanbod en Software Providers

Een divers en breed assortiment van spellen is ook een teken van een betrouwbaar casino. Het is belangrijk dat een online casino samenwerkt met gerenommeerde softwareproviders zoals NetEnt, Microgaming en Evolution Gaming. Deze providers staan bekend om de kwaliteit van hun spellen, die eerlijk en veilig zijn.

Het aanbod moet zowel slots als tafelspellen omvatten, en er moet aandacht zijn voor nieuwe releases en populaire spellen. Een goed casino biedt ook een hoogwaardige live dealer sectie, waar spelers in real-time kunnen spelen met professionele dealers.

Bonusvoorwaarden en Klantenservice

Bij het kiezen van een casino is het belangrijk om de bonusvoorwaarden goed door te nemen. Betrouwbare casino’s hebben transparante en eerlijke voorwaarden voor hun aanbiedingen en bonusstructuren. Kijk naar de inzetvereisten en andere beperkingen om te begrijpen wat nodig is om bonuswinsten daadwerkelijk op te nemen.

Daarnaast speelt de kwaliteit van de klantenservice ook een grote rol in de betrouwbaarheid van een casino. Een goed casino biedt meerdere kanalen voor support, zoals live chat, e-mail en telefonische ondersteuning, en heeft een snelle reactietijd. Goede klantenservice is essentieel voor het oplossen van eventuele problemen of vragen die spelers kunnen hebben.

Criterium Belang Voorbeeld
Licentie Zorgt voor juridische bescherming Kansspelautoriteit
Beveiliging Beschermt persoonlijke gegevens SSL-encryptie
Spelaanbod Diversiteit in spelkeuze Slots, tafelspellen, live casino

FAQ

  1. Hoe weet ik of een casino betrouwbaar is? Kijk naar de licenties, beveiligingsmaatregelen en de reputatie in de spelersgemeenschap.
  2. Wat moet ik letten op bij bonussen? Let op de inzetvereisten en andere voorwaarden om te begrijpen hoe en wanneer je de bonus kunt opnemen.
  3. Biedt elk casino live spellen aan? Niet alle casino’s bieden live dealer spellen aan; controleer het spelaanbod op de website.

Human Angel

Her mentorship was invaluable, her heart contagious, her intuition spot on and her visioning capabilities extraordinary. I am humbled to have had to opportunity to be affiliated with Pathways to Peace and fulfill our combined missions of healing. May you Rest In Peace dear Avon.. the world is better for having had you in it and having spread as much peace as you did. Love forever, Tammy

Local Students Use Their Voices to Advocate for Peace, Justice

A contingent of students from schools from around the Diocese participate in the Day of Peace held in September at the United Nations. Theresa Shubeck photo

On the eve of this Fall’s United Nations General Assembly, when world leaders would gather to discuss such critical issues as war, climate change and the pandemic, some 700 students from around the globe gathered to participate in the International Day of Peace Youth Observance: End Racism. Build Peace.

Among them was a contingent of students from Catholic schools in the Diocese of Trenton who had ferried to midtown Manhattan early on that September 16 morning.  Their participation in the Day of Peace was part of their involvement in the Pathways to Peace program that first emerged locally out of a now-shuttered independent school, Mater Dei Prep in Middletown. The lessons and skills learned in that program – such as effective communication, leadership and collaboration, tolerance and respect for others, and conflict resolution – have been carried by the youthful participants, referred to as Global Leaders, into their new Catholic schools and their communities where they believe they are called to do their part to build a better world.

Affiliation with the program was facilitated by Pathways to Peace UN representative George Anthony, who trained and advised the students in Mater Dei and St. Mary School in Middletown and now has championed them as they moved to different schools, including Red Bank Catholic High School in Red Bank and St. John Vianney High School in Holmdel.  The results of these efforts are reflected in the conviction, composure and optimistic vision demonstrated by the Global Leaders who took part in the Day of Peace and who strive to bring their hopeful initiative to other arenas of their lives.

LEADING THE WAY

Take for instance Global Leader Emma DeBiase, a Red Bank Catholic senior, who was recently bestowed the Exceptional Young Woman of Peace Award sponsored by Pathways to Peace. She shared with The Monitor at the UN, “We are the generation that can change the world.” Emma is working to start a student group called “Peace Talks,” setting her sights on it becoming a podcast to engage individuals to share their thoughts, emotions and strategies on peace or a better world.

And there is Mia Rodriguez, a senior at St. John Vianney High School, Holmdel, who gave an address before the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres regarding the role of youth today in shaping peace in our world. From the UN’s Economic and Social Council Chamber, Mia stated: “I am standing before the United Nations today to show that it is possible to use your voice to create change, even in your youth…it takes courage to create change.  Most of the justice served in our world is because someone had to be bold and speak their truth even if what they were saying was difficult to hear.”

Mia’s call to action is intended for every person regardless of their place in this world.  In her address, she proclaimed: “We must work across generations, cultures, ethnicities and faith traditions. Together we can work towards peace and be the change we wish to see in the world.”

It is both the development of leadership skills and service opportunities that have attracted Red Bank Catholic High School administration to institute the Global Leaders program. As principal Karen Falco described, “Service is an enormous part of Red Bank Catholic. We have always stressed that Catholic means universal.  The UN is another universal body in action.  Student enthusiasm and commitment has driven our school’s interest in implementing this program.”

Presentations by students from around the world at the UN’s youth day gave witness to the credibility of matching action with values. A California high schooler widened the lens on history by highlighting the internment of Japanese civilians in the 1940s. Students from Westchester County (New York), whose relatives died in concentration camps, encouraged their peers to never forget the Holocaust and its threat to religious freedom.  A teen from Malaysia pointed to ways that individuals of different races collaborated to change discriminatory practices. A student from the Bronx documented the higher rate of food insecurity in his community versus the other four boroughs of NYC.

These presentations inspired students to see the world through a new perspective.  As St. John Vianney senior Cathrine Volk described, “Many things we don’t think of as discriminatory, we realize really are. It is important to learn about that in history class so when we go out into the world, working in business or other professions, we do so with that understanding.”

SEEDS OF CHANGE

St. Mary School students who have been involved in Anthony’s program are referred to as Emerging Global Leaders.  They assume a formal role as student ambassadors in their school and are acknowledged for their peacemaking efforts by their peers and administrators.

St. Mary eighth grader Michael O’Neal said that among kids his age, “Bullying is a big problem especially with the color of your skin and different races, and it has to stop.”

School counselor Katie Anderson looks to the ambassadors to set the tone for anti-bullying, and credits them with promoting an atmosphere of acceptance and support.  She stated, “They are the examples for the school.”

Anderson feels that when these ambassadors from SMS visit the United Nations, there is tremendous value in their exposure to other countries and different cultures. The ambassadors’ goals can then align with the goals of the UN.

Lila Kaminoff shared her impressions of the day that she planned to bring back to SMS: “A big takeaway for me is that there are so many different ethnicities and races, and people can come together without any issues.  No one was judging each other.”

Anthony Bennett was encouraged by the day, remarking, “People came together. They have more in common than different.”

Luca DeVito was impressed with action plans and impact, sharing that “I liked how everyone got up and talked about how to fix things.”

Likewise, Kyle Evans stressed how students can learn from each other, “We can implement good ideas from others. I was impressed that people from different groups all around the world shared their opinions about how we can be at peace.”

CATHOLIC CONNECTION

Mia Rodriquez’s role as a Global Leader makes perfect sense to her parents, who acknowledge that their Catholic faith is central in their lives. Jason and Thannya Rodriquez state, “God is a big part of every decision we make as a family.  Everything we have, or hope to have, is through God and of God.  Our daughter has strengthened our faith in God.”

For Anthony, working with young people in the Global Leaders program is a unique experience that ties in well with their Catholic faith.  He stated, “We learn together through young people.  We all become part of something larger than ourselves.”

He reinforces for the students, “You can’t do it alone. You need to make Jesus a big part of that equation. When you work with other people and are passionate, you can create something powerful and positive that you can give back to the world.”

For further information about the Pathways to Peace program, reach out to Anthony at [email protected].

Woman of Color Working for Peace

I am from Niger, Niger is a West African country, I come precisely from the Tillabéri region, a region where almost all of the 13 departments are affected by insecurity.

I am a councilor elected by the community of Tillaberi I embarked on the work for peace in the hope of seeing Tillabéri happy again in his own space without any risk.

Je suis du Niger, le Niger est un pays d’Afrique de l’Ouest, je viens précisément de la région de Tillabéri, une région où la quasi-totalité des 13 départements sont touchés par l’insécurité.
je suis une conseillere élue par la communauté de Tillaberi je me suis lancé dans l’œuvre pour la paix dans l’espoir de revoir Tillabéri heureux dans son propre espace sans aucun risque.

High-level Forum on “The Africa We Want in 2030, 2063 and Beyond: Early Action and Results of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, in the context of the First Ten-Year Implementation Plan of Africa’s Transformative Agenda 2063: Opportunities

Author: Libby MacDuffee, Representing the Fyera Foundation

Notes:

  • Roundtable 1 on “Pharmaceutical manufacturing, energy, and productive capacity development as entry points to Africa’s recovery”
  • Roundtable 2 on “Preparing for COP27 – an “African COP”
  • Roundtable 3 on “Domestic resource mobilization, innovative financing and global partnerships for recovery and progress on the SDGs and Agenda 2063”.

(NOTE: The Opening Remarks and Roundtables began to blend together, so some notes are in order of presentation and others are combinations of items that speakers said and repeated as main points throughout).

Opening Statements & Early Speakers from NGO’s and Nation States:

  • All speakers focused on the disproportionate impact of climate change on Africa (contributes 3-4% of carbon emissions, but is subject to about 17% of the impact), and other developing nations, vs the small contribution they have made to global warming and carbon emissions.
  • Many referred back to the meeting in Glasgow earlier this year, which appears to have fallen short of meeting the hopes and goals, and they emphasized the importance of moving from the “development” of solutions to the actual “implementation” of them.
  • Many comments were directed at the hopes for implementations that can be accomplished before, and during, COP 27 in September, 2022, which is being held in Egypt (part of Africa).
  • Praise for the 21 African countries who have presented VNRs already.

Areas of Concern mentioned by almost all speakers in first 2 Roundtables:

  1. While there were prior conditions that created issues in Africa, now climate change, Covid 19 and the war in Ukraine have impacted the continent and caused huge setbacks, and in some cases have reversed recent gains, in the critical areas listed below (with the notable exception of the opinion of the speaker from Russia who said that the war in Ukraine has not contributed to these issues, rather the US illegal sanctions are the cause):
    • Food & water security
    • Poverty
    • Unemployment
    • Lack of access to healthcare
    • Lack of access to energy / electricity and internet – ½ of the continent has no electricity access. Need to focus on sustainable sources of energy w/o reliance on oil and gas (with the notable exception of the speaker from Saudi Arabia who proposed that all forms of energy be utilized, including “low carbon” oil and gas).
    • Financial resources:
      • Commitments made for funding have not been honored by many countries and they need to follow through.
      • There is a huge need for a fairer system for determining interest rates for Africa, based on Africa’s actual ability to pay back, as well as an increase in ability to tap into banks and access other loans.
      • Enhanced accessibility to timely financing.
    • There is a lack of Infrastructure to implement changes.
    • Disproportionate impact on women and youth (70% of the population): empowerment, inclusion and support – women and youth are an untapped resource.
    • Conflicts within African nations and terrorism – forced migration.
    • Weak tax administration – proper taxation would garner more internal revenue.
    • Governmental corruption.
    • Corruption and mismanagement of funds within African countries.
    • Lack of partnerships, collaboration and need for more financing ($3 Trillion needed to implement).
    • Agriculture and irrigation.

Strategies:

  1. Women and youth, who are disproportionately impacted, should be a main focus in the efforts to empower: participation, education and support is critical.
  2. Turn the triple threats of Covid, Ukraine war and Climate Change into opportunities by:
    • Building effective policies for inclusive economies.
    • Establishing infrastructure.
    • Providing accessible education, especially STEM skills.
    • Achieving sustainable energy by using renewable sources with efficient internal management, contributions, and foreign investment.
    • Need a massive focus on green energy development.
    • Need financing for immediate relief due to Covid & war in Ukraine – recognize special needs of Africa: Favorable risk analyses, global accountability, equity, financing for adaptation AND loss & damage, anchoring subsidies in renewable energies rather than fossil fuels.
    • Open access to new markets.
    • Accelerate free trade.
    • Build fair and sustainable internal production and manufacturing.
    • Harness their energy & innovation
  3. Three areas of focus: Adaptation, Mitigation AND Loss and Damage (immediate remediation) goal to reach level of Resilience.
  4. Halt deforestation
  5. Collaboration within and outside Africa, including non-state actors, civil society, NGOs, activists and governments.
  6. Need “just” transitional sustainable pathways with different timelines for developing countries.
  7. Unlock Africa’s natural resources.

Updates on progress made:

  1. Many small advances and impacts have been made, but sadly some of those have moved backwards since Covid and the start of the Ukraine war. This is why there is a call for stepping up “Loss & Damage” assistance for immediate relief. For example: 43 M people have fallen back below the poverty line since 2020 due to lack of jobs, resources, and Covid and other illnesses.
  2. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported very good progress on their initiatives in Africa. They have enhanced the detection of Zoinotic diseases, early detection of cancer, radiologic treatments, and soil and water management through an ”atomic energy plastics initiative”.
  3. The Central African Republic Youth Project has established Youth charters – that map out ways for youth to be meaningfully involved and empowered in their personal and country-wide development.
  4. Global Director for World Bank: Every focus includes climate focus. Sustainability requires international cooperation, renewable energy and financing are becoming “easier” already.
  5. Morocco: Has intensified efforts and created “Great Green Wall” initiatives.
  6. European Investment Bank (owned and operated by 27 European member states): Specialized focus on establishment of global DIB (?) to respond quickly to delivery of resources. They established the first one of these already in Africa. Companies can continue to access financing ex: Vaccines sent to Ruwanda and South Africa.
  7. Russia expressed commitment to Africa re: climate change, and said Africans need to do this themselves. Need to build infrastructure. Russia has established solar plants in Madagascar and is providing fertilizer.
  8. India: We need a net minus goal for climate change to balance developing countries who cannot catch up. India has already achieved their goals 10 years early by immediately implementing effective clean energy remediation measures.
  9. World Food Program: 345 M people in 82 countries are in poverty = 10x more than 5 years ago. Causes : Climate crisis, Covid & war in Ukraine. The 3 Cs:
    • Conflict
    • Cost
    • Climate
      • Sixteen of the countries globally, that have the lowest resilience, are in Africa. We need to strengthen resilience and growth. The WFP is on the ground in collaboration with these countries.
  1. Pakistan: Economies are devastated by pandemic and we must turn to action.
    • Climate finance: Developed countries must immediately fulfill their commitments.
    • There will be a need for increased financing, beyond current commitments, due to backsliding from the 3 C’s.
  2. Italy: Remove obstacles to recognizing Africa’s significant resources. Focus on youth activism, and Italy, along with others have some of these initiatives in play.
  3. Ethiopia calls a collective effort to address poverty and a fair share of financing.
  4. Denmark supports Africa in its disproportionate needs and reiterated that the war in Ukraine HAS impacted SDGs negatively and slowed any progress. They expect to contribute 1% of their GDP, way above required share, and encourage others to do the same because of the enhanced need.
  5. Djibouti: Need investment NOW. They cannot wait for the reduction of emissions goals to be reached. They are taking responsibility and hope others will see Africa not as asking for charity, but offering a good investment opportunity. Collaborating with partners now and would welcome more.
  6. Zambia: Gave an update on some progress.
  7. Cote D’Ivoire: Investing and looking for partners in eco-based solutions. Another call for people to meet their prior commitments.
  8. International Center for Ethno Religious Mediation: Focuses on commonalities instead of differences. Maintaining the earth inspires personal development as well as social and economic development. Need resolution of ethnic conflicts.
  9. UK: Calls for a just energy transition through partnerships. Committed 1 M lbs. to Africa (in addition to original commitment?).
  10. Ghana: Adaptation calls for 1.5% funding and then there is more needed for loss and damage. IPCC needs to develop a special report doubling contributions needed by 2025 from developed countries. Need more access to affordable financing.
  11. Divert International asked: Why do most people in Africa lack electricity? What has prevented from prioritizing solar? Waste – it is prolific throughout Africa. We have the resources and technology, but no uncorrupted management of resources.
  12. ICPap: Has developed and early warning system video for drought, crop destruction, etc. throughout Africa.

Last Roundtable

What are the constraints for Africa?

  • Too narrow a tax base
  • Structural concerns (?)

Challenges & Best Practices – Mobilizing Domestic Resources for SDGs

  1. Ruwanda – Claver Gatete: IMF originally encouraged Ruwanda to use a high tax rate after the genocide, but they decided to have a lower tax rate, put more people to work and encourage internal and external investment. Now 84% of country’s needs are financed domestic resources. They have attained economic stability, productivity and fiscal balance. Government resources are now an incentive for private sector investment. Must start with a productive tax base.
  2. Peace Building Commission: Encourages national ownership (group of member states) to advance peace building. OACDC – double impact and cost effective. Peace is economic security. Peace building and prevention are intertwined with all the SDGs.
  3. UNDP (development program) Ahunna Eziakonwa (speaker):
    • Pandemic has highlighted the importance of global responsibility.
    • We do not need philanthropy, but investment in our connected sustainability.
    • Need to build resilience so that shocks do not devastate – lessen impact.
    • Suggested: “Tax Inspectors without Borders”.
    • Need for Green climate investment in low emission & sustainable solutions w/o increasing debt burden.
    • “De-risk” currently “non-bankable” projects. Need for concessional financing – we must open the doors.
    • Suggestion: Climate dedicated financial institute.
    • Shore up existing organizations and partner with new ones
    • Encouraged green bonds, blue bonds and sustainable development bonds.
    • They have 78 projects currently underway.
  4. Botswana: Ask for regional and global centers for research and care of AIDS and other prominent healthcare issue. SARS & Covid global partnerships needed.
  5. The African Group: Speaker from Eritrea: Peace and security are all intricately connected to the 17 SDGs. Call to preserve their 2nd largest carbon sink.
  6. Portugal – PBC – Portugal Bank (?): Affecting the middle class not just the poverty stricken. It is difficult to send kids back to school and provide lunch and supplies. Need debt restructuring!
  7. China: We should place African countries at the forefront. “Will forgive Africa’s outstanding debt to contribute to peace and development.” Note: Did I hear this correctly? There was no response from other members, but I found this stunning while surmising that it may be to China’s advantage to do this in terms of gaining favorable terms and access to Africa’s resources.
  8. IMF: They have just initiated a “Bright Lights” project with a mission of what they call the “High Fives” – Feed Africa, Improve quality of life, Light up Africa, Tap into local resource & Build Infrastructure. Local governments are critical to this.

NOTE: Many other countries spoke (but not the US), but they were very repetitive of needs and possible solutions.

 

Conclusion: The Secretary General of the UN ended the conference with a strong call to ACTION.

Peace On Earth Tour

On 9/11/2020 Teri Angel left Florida and all material possessions to set off for unknown destinations to follow her passion of bringing more energy, education and collaboration for peace on earth. The call was heard long before that September date and Teri had prepared for this journey since early childhood. The journey has gone across the US doing land blessings for peace along the way.

Mater Dei Prep Global Leaders leading the way!

March proved to be a busy month in the business of peacebuilding.  The Mater Dei Prep Global Leaders Program continues to play a leadership role in Human/Civil Right dialogue and Global action planning. Through our partnerships with UN NGO Pathways To Peace, The Gandhi King Season for Non-Violence and The World Affairs Council, student voices are recognized both locally and globally!

L-R Eleanor Donahue, Gabriella Graham, Isabella Vargas and Margaret Fisher

Margaret Fisher, Gigi Grahams, Eleanor Donahue, and Isabella Vargas represented Mater Dei Prep at The World Quest Academic Tournament held at Seton Hall University. https://www.wacnj.org/ Parent Paul Fisher assisted in a Leadership role.

Eleanor Donohue MDP 23 stated “The Academic Tournament supported by The New Jersey World Affairs Council was an enriching experience for myself and the team. Last year was virtual so we were very eager to go in person this year. The competition was a lot of fun, and although we didn’t win, we’re looking forward to going back next year and taking home the gold.”  Gabriella Graham reflected “Competing alongside my classmates and friends for the second year in a row was extremely exciting. I had learned more about the world through the topics I had studied, Where Climate and Migration Meet, and Current Events. We were competing against the same teams from last year, which was amazing to see! Even though we had not won this year, we have achieved a lot together through the past two years. I am looking forward to competing again next year and I cannot wait for the chance to be in person again, hopefully taking the top 3!” Margaret Fisher MDP 23 “The Academic World Quest, this Saturday, March 19th, was an enriching experience. Although we did not win, I feel that we learned a lot about the topics we were asked about, and even strategies to use for next year’s competition. I am very proud of myself, and my teammates and I think that we did well. I can’t wait for next year!”

Mater Dei Prep Global Leaders Institute played a significant role at The United Nations sixty-sixth session of the Commission on the Status of Women during the week of March 14 to 25 March 2022. Representatives of Member States, UN entities, and ECOSOC-accredited non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from all regions of the world are invited to contribute to the session.

Students Emma DeBiase, Isabella Vargas and Elizabeth Bertsch were selected to present and moderate at global workshop in partnership with UN NGO Pathways To Peace, led by Ex Director Tezikiah Gabriel on March 16th titled “Education of Woman and Girls on Climate Change” You can view the workshop here https://youtu.be/QA1wrv7QXGs

The workshop also featured students  Bella Shi, Margaret Fisher, Gerard Novello, MDP Alumni and UN Youth Representative Elizabeth Sheridan and George Anthony Director of The Global Leaders Institute as well as speakers and participants from around the world. Isabella Vargas summed up her experience “When I think back on the night of March 16th, I think of a night that was so extraordinary I will never forget it. I had felt anticipation for weeks leading up to that night. Because, that night from 6pm-8pm I was given the opportunity to present a 2-hour parallel event at the United Nations’ Conference of CSW 66. My two colleagues Emma DeBiase ‘23 and Elizabeth Bertsch ‘22, presented on the importance of Education of Women on Climate Change. Our presentation was coupled with wonderful speakers from our very own Mater Dei Prep, Elizabeth Sheridan (UN Representative and Alumni), Mr. Anthony (Director of the Global Leaders Program and UN Representative), and finally Peace for People a peacebuilding and educational organization in Nepal. I am immensely grateful for the window of being able to speak to a global audience at only seventeen years old about something I, and so many other youths around the world, are passionate about. This would not be possible without the support of Pathways to Peace, the Global Leaders program at Mater Dei Prep, Mr. Anthony and Tezikiah Gabreil (Executive Director of Pathways to Peace). It made the event even more profound to know Mr. Anthony and Tez were watching and supporting us there physically on our Zoom call, along with guests from everywhere from Mexico, the United Kingdom, Nepal, Brazil and Australia. The praise we received at our presentation has left an impact on me, and will stay with me as I grow older and continue to educate and spread peace.” – Isabella Vargas, Class of 2023

Workshop Facilitator Emma DeBiase ’23 stated

“When I was working on this presentation, I was nervous about making a statement, and having an impact on the world. Once I started talking, I was in my element, and I loved it. I can’t thank Pathways To Peace Ex Director Tezikiah Gabriel and Mr. George Anthony enough for the opportunity to present on such a global level. I look forward to continuing my work with the United Nations through next year!” 

Margaret Fisher who spoke during this workshop stated “Climate Change is a very important topic in our world today, and I am very grateful to Emma, Isabella, and Elizabeth for giving me the opportunity to share my opinion on it. I believe that educating women and children on climate change will do a lot for our world, and I think that it is important that people like Emma, Isabella, and Elizabeth create these workshops that inspire people to learn and teach others.”

On March 19th, 2022  MDP students Cathrine Volk 24 and Abigail O’Sullivan MDP24 led a workshop titled “The Domestic Burden on Girls and its Impact on their Education.”

View workshop below.

Cathrine reflects back “Our workshop at the Commission on the Status of Women; The Domestic Burden on Girls and its Impact on their Education. This event was supported by Pathways to Peace and the Mater Dei Prep Global Leaders program.

Our idea originated from our own experience and those of girls we knew personally and had heard about online or in the news. I am the oldest girl in my intermediate and extended family, I am used to talking care of my siters and cousins. I have experience how that impacts my mental health and education, especially over the pandemic.

We started our workshop with a presentation created by our own experiences and research we had done into the lives or girls and women around the world. We learned how these women and so many others are affected by the domestic burden. We also learned and presented solutions such as on-campus childcare and time flexible education.

We were fortunate to have a group of phenomenal speakers. Bethsy Lima and Carolynn Wildrick, students at Mater Dei Prep, spoke about their lives as teenagers during the pandemic and with online education. Betsy spoke about her experience working during the pandemic and the pressure to get up with school and a job. Bethsy reflects “My role in speaking out for those that were affected educationally and mentally felt big. I felt nervous because I didn’t want to leave out anything that people could also go through. Yet, I did. I forgot about a time where one’s mental health also affects those around them. After stressing on how long the pandemic could last and how long it would take to get the jobs, we had back to help our families. After so much stress on how to bills and school were going to be paid; the whole family became depressed. Everyone gave up on hope, faith, and each other. Till one person finally comes and helps realize that you got to keep moving in order to succeed. You’re never fully prepared for the obstacles that are thrown to you. Even when it feels like the struggle will never end, you got to keep your head up”

Carolynn shared her life as the daughter of a single mother and how the pandemic allowed them to be brought closer together.

Our other speakers and panel consisted of; MDP Alumni Mary Verange, a 5th college student studying to become a social worker, Marlenis Rosa UN Representative a CSW presenter and a family service specialist, Tezikiah Gabriel, Director of Pathways to Peace, and Kimberly Weichel a Professor at the Lifelong Learning Institute at American University with a background working with women and girls around the world.

They each spoke about their own experience with the domestic burden during their lives and well as their work with women and girls in their local, national, and global communities. I learned about women’s issues that I have never heard of before.

I also was able to hear about the innovative and impactful ways these women are helping others and effective real change in the world.

We asked our panelists questions submitted to us by Mater Dei Prep Global Leaders students, ranging from how they have seen the domestic burden change throughout their lives, to helping women access contraception, and protecting sex workers. I am grateful for the opportunity to hear their responses and perspective about these issues

I am incredibly proud of our presentation, speakers, and all those who worked to make this event possible. I believe we used our voice and were able to share our message with people who will take it to make change in their communities.

March also saw the Global Leaders take a leadership role in presenting the 25TH Season for Non-Violence Conference led by Lindy Crescitelli and Shawn Landry. https://gandhikingsfn.com

If interested in attending the April 4 Conference, please register here

Mr. Anthony served as a Co-Chair to this Conference for many years. Students Emma Debiase serves as a technical coordinator and student moderator. Abigail O’Sullivan, Cathrine Volk continued in their roles as student speakers and Liam Lugay also is playing a prominent role as a student leader and presenter. This Conference brings together Human and Civil Rights leaders from our local area including Pastor Kerwin Webb Asbury Park, Rabbi Marc Kline -Shrewsbury Reform Temple, Angeline Butler Professor at John Jay and Civil Rights Organizer working closely with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr and John Lewis.

The Season for Non-Violence Conference is presented over two conference dates.  March 21st is a Inter Religious gathering bring together Inter Faith bridge builders and April 4th as the culmination Conference for the Gandhi King Season for Non-Violence. This conference will feature The Mater Dei Prep Chorus singing “Let There Be Peace on Earth” and “Pride -In the Name of Love” Students in the Chorus were led by New Jersey Musician and UN Representative Ray “Mr Ray” Andersen and MDP award winning educator Cindy Dwyer.

George Anthony who directs the Global Leaders program and serves as a United Nations Primary Representative for UN NGO Pathways To Peace states “Where most schools incorporate Model UN Programs, we raise the bar by providing opportunities to engage the United Nations and provide opportunities that follow our students far into their lives. Many of our Alumni have continued promoting their programs they developed at Mater Dei at The United Nations and with partner NGO’S. Some have taken positions at The UN. The program succeeds when students continue to take ownership of their voices, their talents and their dedication to building a better world. The past month students have also been preparing their own workshops on anti-bullying strategies, social media concerns and effective leadership to bring into the classrooms of area sender and middle schools. These workshops will be presented on the school campus and virtual utilizing the Zoom platform. Peacebuilding is a work in progress and The Mater Dei Global Institute continues to lead the way through action and solution-driven strategies. Always more to do and do we will. For additional information please reach out to GeorgeAnthony at [email protected] or visit: https://www.materdeiprep.org/apps/pages/globalleaders

Transformational Homes Peace Initiative (T’Home Peace Initiative)

Introduction
Transformational Home Peace Initiative (T’Home) is a community-based initiative whose aim is to effect positive social change by transforming Homes through relationship building and Human Rights education, Economic empowerment, and social inclusion.

Vision
T’home envisions an inclusive, just, peaceful, secure and empowered community of opportunities” that upholds Fairness and res

Prioritizing Peace: Middletown Global Leaders pay tribute to mentor, civil rights figures

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Students of the Mater Dei Prep Global Leaders program gathered Feb. 15 with representatives of the Pathways to Peace United Nations in Mater Dei Prep High School, Middletown, to recognize a stalwart leader in peacekeeping.

In-person students as well as invited guests, faculty and board members attended a Global Leaders meeting that paid tribute to Pathways to Peace co-founder, Avon Mattison, who died in October 2021. A Zoom link and Facebook Live stream were provided for classes to attend remotely.

Pathways to Peace began in 1981 as a non-governmental organization (NGO) that partners with MDP Global Leaders, and an official Peace Messenger Organization of the United Nations. Mattison worked with PTP more than 40 years helping initiate the International Day of Peace on Sept. 21. Recently MDP was sent the United Nations flag that hung in Mattison’s office, given to her by the U.N. for her many years of service. The flag was unveiled during the meeting in her honor.

“Avon over the past seven years has served as an inspirational mentor to numerous Mater Dei Prep students,” said George S. Anthony, MDP Global Leader moderator. “Some of our students have gone on to officer positions within the United Nations and PTP governing board or peace advocates.”

Speakers for the event included Ibrahim Sharif, former director of the Martin Luther King Commission; New Jersey Superior Court Judge Daniel D’Alessandro; Jodi O’Donnell, ALS advocate; MDP Global Leader students and PTP U.N. representatives. Topics discussed included social media, non-nuclear proliferation, Catholic leadership, speaking out against racism and religious persecution and understanding rule of law.

“They were overwhelmed by positivity, hope and passion by voices they felt were authentic and truthful,” Anthony said of the students’ response.

“Students also conducted a private interview with Sharif to learn about his civil and human rights journey, as well as that of Edith Savage Jennings – a New Jersey civil rights icon who worked with more than 12 U.S. presidents,” he noted.

The MDP Global Leaders program is designed “to provide students with the skills and the tools to build stronger and safer communities where dialogue is encourages and solutions are explored and implemented,” explained Anthony, who is also a PTP primary representative.

Freshman Emani Resto found the flag unveiling “heartwarming and inspiring. I loved [being] close up with some of the most amazing leaders and hearing their goals and motivations.”

Ad for FH: silvertonElliana Ferraro, freshman, was impressed by Mattison’s legacy. “It showed me how much Avon made a difference to the world.” Ferraro also took home speaker Lindy Crescitelli’s advice to “listen to what people have to say. We don’t have to agree with them, but we have to listen and respect them.”

“The beautiful stories [the speakers told] were captivating, exciting, and had a lot of passion poured into them,” said Liam Lugay, sophomore. “Hearing them tell me and my fellow students [how well we spoke] makes me look forward to the actual trips to the United Nations.”

“I liked how Mr. Sharif said he doesn’t watch the news because it’s pointless to … see all the negativity in the world,” said freshman Quinn Casello. “The speakers … reminded us that if we work hard enough, we can be the change we want to see in the world.”

Junior Emma DeBaiase, who knew Mattison as a mentor, said “she strengthened my views on peace and leadership,” adding that thee experience added to her resolve to pursue a career in international relations.

Veronica Bucknor, freshman, was taken aback after Sharif’s moving interview when he shook hands with her and said, “you the quiet one … but the most powerful one.”

“It reminded me that … I can be quiet and change the whole dynamic.”

UN CSW66: PTP has Ten Events to Attend!

March 14-25, 2022

Pathways To Peace (PTP) is offering ten parallel events in NGO CSW66 (Read More».) The diversity of topics and presenters is impressive! The event is free, virtual, and open to the public. CSW66 is offering over 750 virtual events. We hope to see you there!

Register for CSW66

The zoom link for PTP parallel events is: https://zoom.us/j/6091308836

Initiated in 1978 and incorporated in 1983, Pathways To Peace (PTP) is a UN-designated Peace Messenger Organization, has Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), and the Department of Global Communications (GDC).

PTP is a tax-exempt, Social Profit, Non-partisan 501(c)(3) Corporation, (tax-exempt ID# 68-0015625).

Pathways To Peace (PTP) is an international Peacebuilding, educational, and consulting organization. For over four decades, PTP has dedicated itself to expanding the understanding and expression of Peace, fostering Peacebuilders and Peacebuilding activities, and building an integral movement for a Culture of Peace.

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