Australia’s candidacy for the United Nations Human Rights Council 2018-2020
“Australia will bring a principled and pragmatic approach to our term on the Human Rights Council.” Assured Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Hon Julie Bishop.
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President Obama’s Proclamation on Human Rights Day and Human Rights Week 2016
“…….On Human Rights Day and during Human Rights Week, we reflect on how far we have come in upholding these universal rights and resolve to continue fighting to safeguard them wherever they are threatened.” December 9, 2016 © The White House Press Secretary.
UK Foreign Office, Minister for Human Rights, Baroness Anelay
“All around the world people’s human rights are under threat, so the role of civil society and human rights defenders has never been more important.
A shrinking civil society harms a country’s stability, economic prospects and wider social development. Providing space for civil society to operate is therefore crucial to the spread and strengthening of democracy all around the world.
An active civil society is the hallmark of a mature society; one that is open to challenge and able to protect the rights of its citizens. Governments should not only allow but proactively nurture a healthy civil society. They should commend human rights defenders – not condemn them.
This is the message that we will continue to promote both at home and abroad as we stand up for Human Rights.” December 9, 2016 © UK Foreign Office
Message of U.S Department of State on Human Rights Day
“…..On this International Human Rights Day, we recommit ourselves to upholding universal respect for the fundamental freedoms of all humankind. Today and every day, the United States will continue to urge all nations to observe the principles of liberty, democracy, free expression, and equal protection under the law without distinction based on race, creed, sexual orientation, political opinion, or faith. As we celebrate the progress we’ve made toward a more just world, we reaffirm our unwavering devotion to a universal value—preserving and protecting the equal and inalienable Human Rights of all people.” December 10, 2016 © DoS
Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation of the Netherlands, Lilianne Ploumen,
“Human Rights in Cyberspace is a whole new realm of opportunity and risk” December 10, 2016© Dutch MFA
Austrian Federal Foreign Minister Sebastian Kurz on the International Day of Human Rights
‘To fight Human Rights violations and to build bridges for Human Rights‘
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, on Human Rights Day December 10
Switzerland National report and action plan on Business and Human Rights
“On 9 December 2016 the Federal Council adopted a report outlining a national action plan for the implementation of the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. Switzerland is one of the first countries to adopt such a strategy in order to promote coherence between business activities and human rights.” Bern, Media release, December 9, 2016 © Federal Department of Foreign Affairs
Message of Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade on Human Rights Day from
“Australia’s commitment to Human Rights is enduring. We were a founding member of the United Nations and we have been an advocate for its purposes and principles ever since. Our commitment reflects our national values. This year, Human Rights Day calls for everyone to stand up for someone’s rights today Stand Up For Human Rights. We must continue our commitment to ensuring that all people are entitled to respect, dignity and protection of their rights.” December 10, 2016 © Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Australia
Note from Editor in Chief to German readers: Human Rights has not much to do by encouraging a large numbers of illegal immigrants moving towards Europe but to Defend the Academic, Scientists and Political activists when they need protection regardless of their Nationality, Race and Faith.
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Dignity, Dialogue and Development are based on Denmark’s positions and key priorities on Human Rights.
Denmark has presented its candidature for a seat at the United Nations Human Rights Council for 2019-2021. As a member of the Human Rights Council, we will work for dignity and human rights through dialogue and development. We will work to make a difference for the Council – and for the people around the world whose human rights are threatened. December 2016 © MFA of Denmark
Additional: Denmark the Leading force in UN for Human Rights,2015
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As an original founders of the United Nations, in 1945 Belgium signed the UN Charter along with 50 other countries. And since then it has been actively engaged in contributing to Peace and Security in Europe and in the World.
Belgium is at the forefront in the fight against impunity for the most serious crimes like genocide or war crimes. As part of its active Human Rights policy, Belgium takes the lead on issues such as the abolition of the death penalty, the fight against racial discrimination and the promotion of equal rights for LGBT’s. 2016 © MFA of Belgium
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President Sauli Niinistö of Finland’s reception on the Independence Day December 6, 2016 ‘Finland’s Strengths in the Spotlight’
Message from U.S Department of State on the occasion of Finland’s Independence Day.
“On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I warmly congratulate Finland on the 99th anniversary of your independence on December 6.” Department of State Dec 5, 2016
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The U.S Department of Justice Immediate release December 1, 2016
November 30 began the start of a multi-national operation to dismantle a complex, criminal network of worldwide computer servers known as Avalanche. This network hosted more than two dozen of the world’s most pernicious types of malware and several money laundering campaigns.
“The operation is being conducted by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania, the FBI – Pittsburgh Division, and the Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section of the United States Department of Justice, in close cooperation with the Public Prosecutor’s Office Verden and the Luneburg Police of Germany, Europol and Eurojust, located in The Hague, Netherlands, and investigators and prosecutors from more than 40 countries.
“The operation involves an unprecedented and ongoing effort to seize, block and sinkhole more than 800,000 malicious domains associated with the Avalanche network. December 1, 2016 © DoJ Public Affairs Continue to read
EUROPOL Press release December 1, 2016
On 30 November 2016, after more than four years of investigation, the Public Prosecutor’s Office Verden and the Lüneburg Police (Germany) in close cooperation with the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania, the Department of Justice and the FBI, Europol, Eurojust and global partners, dismantled an international criminal infrastructure platform known as ‘Avalanche’. The Avalanche network was used as a delivery platform to launch and manage mass global malware attacks and money mule recruiting campaigns. It has caused an estimated EUR 6 million in damages in concentrated cyberattacks on online banking systems in Germany alone. In addition, the monetary losses associated with malware attacks conducted over the Avalanche network are estimated to be in the hundreds of millions of euros worldwide, although exact calculations are difficult due to the high number of malware families managed through the platform. December 1, 2016 © EUROPOL Continue to read
President Obama with his Executive order prohibited the Chines purchase of Aixtron for National Security reasons. Another audible sign that the U.S presence in Europe, is not a luxury but a Necessity for European Defense and Security Pillars, as the case in Aixtron showed that Germany has to rely on U.S. advice and steps.
President Obama’s Order Regarding the Proposed Acquisition of a Controlling Interest in Aixtron SE by Grand Chip Investment GMBH The White House Press Release Dec 2, 2016
The multinational Exercise Silver Sabre-2 was executed from November 21 -26 at Camp Film City, Camp Vrelo and Camp Pomazatin with the joint Forces of: NATO Kosovo Force (KFOR), the European Union Rule of Law Mission (EULEX), Kosovo Police (KP) and the Kosovo Security Forces (KSF). 
Brigadier General Bernd Thran, Deputy Head of EULEX (center) attedning the Silver Sabre-2 Exercise. November 28, 2016 © EULEX
The Exercise is in a series led by KFOR, aimed to assess and upgrade the operational readiness and to enhance the coordinated efforts between KFOR, EULEX, KP, KSF in Kosovo.
Briefed by KFOR Public Affairs, additional elements that have been part of the exercise were:
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Additional: Operation Silver Sabre shows full force of multinational capabilities,US Army Europe 2015 Sources: KFOR Public Affairs/EULEX/US Army Europe
Secretary of Defense Carter and Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian of France met on November 28 in Washington to strengthen the Military partnership of the two countries. The bilateral Military partnership between the United States and France has been firm for centuries…… robust and durable for all time. A relation that traces itself to the depth of American history…… and the Continental Army where the French Commander General Marquis de Lafayette, played a significant role…..and still is exalted across the U.S as the American Hero.
Nov 28, 2016 © US Mission to NATO News from French Mission to NATO
During this meeting, along with wide range of Defense and Security discussions including counter-ISIL and Syria, the U.S and France signed additional Military cooperation agreements.
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Imagine a world without any antagonistic views and hostilities……a world enriched with Love, true Compassion and Friendships.
Just as the case in the recent fire emergency in Israel showed– Israel and Palestine can live next to each other as the best friends…….partners……..who help each other not only in the time of crisis but also in building a beautiful, Peaceful future.
Additional: Israeli Armed-Forces and its Multicultural System
Photo: November 24, 2016 courtesy of Israel Mission to NATO/ Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) By Editor in Chief
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