International Association of World Peace Advocates: January 2017

Wednesday 25 January 2017

GENEVA : United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has pledged to actively pursue the abolition of all weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) and strict regulation of conventional weapons.

In a video message to Geneva-based Conference on Disarmament, he said that he is committed to achieving a world free of nuclear weapons.

The world body Chief stressed that disarmament can play an important role in ending existing conflicts and preventing the outbreak of any new strife.

He called for diplomatic solutions of all disputes to promote peace and security around the world.

Monday 23 January 2017

IAWPA commends Gov. Masari On Amnesty to cattle rustlers... want insurgents to appreciate the gesture

The International Association of World Peace Advocates IAWPA have commended the governor of Katsina state Rt. Hon. Aminu Masari for granting amnesty to cattle rustlers and insurgents in the state.

The group in a statement through its director of media Comrade Nwokoma Messiah said the gesture is commendable considering the damage the activities of the cattle rustlers and other insurgents are creating for the state and the country in general.

The Katsina Governor had within the week announced that he is entering into negotiations with the cattle rustlers and others engaged in criminal activities with the aim of ensuring that they renounce their criminal activities, something which the association describes as commendable and highly welcome.

The statement by the IAWPA urged the repentant rustlers to appreciate the genuine efforts of the Katsina State government which “will help bring about sustainable peace and development in the state” the statement said.

The association which has been synergising with the United Nations in the area of peace development and sustainable development goals SDGs also urged other state governors to look at better options on engaging insurgents and militants in their various states so as to instil peace and stability in their various states.

Statement by the spokesperson on the bombing of a camp of displaced people in Nigeria

The bombing by the Nigerian Air Force of a camp of displaced people in Rann, north-eastern Nigeria, has caused a high number of victims among displaced people and of humanitarian aid workers there to help them.

The European Union conveys its most sincere condolences to the victims and their families.

A full investigation needs to be launched in order to clarify the circumstances of this tragedy and hold to account those responsible.The European Union stands in full solidarity with the displaced population affected by Boko Haram violence in Northeast Nigeria, providing humanitarian aid to the most vulnerable, as well as development assistance.

The European Union has also been working closely with the relevant stakeholders in the Lake Chad basin to bring an end to the cycle of violence which seriously affects the region.

Wednesday 18 January 2017

The International Association of World Peace Advocates has concluded plan to host the second SDG Campus Initiative Progamme at the Ignatius Aguru University of Education on Tuesday 21st Feb. 2017. Interested person(s) should please call 08033366396 for participation or email uninfodesk@rocketmail.com

Tuesday 17 January 2017

Amina Mohammed: IAWPA Wants Nigerian Women To Play More Role In The United Nations

Amina Mohammed. Pix courtesy Premium Times

The International Association of World Peace Advocates IAWPA wants more Nigerian women to play greater role in the global body.

The group made this known in an interaction with the International Spokesman of the association Amb. Emmanuel Nkweke in Lagos.

Amb. Nkweke while congratulating Mrs. Amina Mohammed on her appointment as UN deputy Secretary General said her appointment should spur other Nigerian women to participate in United Nations activities so as to be identified. He said it is against the backdrop of her appointment that the association is seeking the support of various state and local governments in the country to help sponsor various women leaders to activities of the United Nations that tend to promote the cause of women all over the world.

While hailing the emergence of the new Secretary General of the United Nations, António Guterres, Amb. Nkweke said he has confidence that the new Secretary General will deliver in his position as head of the United Nations.

He said the International Association of World Peace Advocates IAWPA will be organizing a reception luncheon in honour of the new Secretary General of the world body. “You know by the special grace of God Almighty, I was one of the black personalities that took part in the screening committee that threw up Anthonio Guterres as Secretary General of the United Nations. In order to show our support to his emergence, our association has concluded plans for a reception / lunch break in honour of his emergence. We also hope to use that day to flag off the United Nations Association of Africa to fast track the progress of the UN in Africa under the leadership of Anthonio Guterres” he concluded.