Response to Invitation to the Secretary-General:- invitation to the inaugural Peace, Justice and Security Gala, The Hague, 5 September 2016 Benjamin Knight to: office, florence.olara 01/09/2016 03:17PM Alexandra Barahona Posada, Mary Sack, G. Cucinotta, Sophie Cc: Guesne, Rommel Maranan, Jackilyn Punsal, Amy Kyaw, Wook-Jin Chang
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing on behalf of Mr. CHANG Wook-jin, Chief of the Scheduling Unit of the Executive Office of the Secretary-General. Please find attached a scan of formal communication to Ms. Florence Olara and Mr. Victor Ochen regarding the above-mentioned subject.
The original has been sent via mail. Kindly confi rm receipt of this email.
Yours sincerely,
Benjamin Knight
United Nations Executive Office of the Secretary-General Scheduling Office United Nations Secretariat, Room S-3802 New York, NY 10017
Tel: (212) 963-1402 Email: [email protected] Benjamin Knight/NY/UNO
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31 August 2016
Dear Ms. Olara,
On behalf of the Secretary-General, I would like to thank you for your letter dated 12 July 2016, inviting him to attend the inaugural Peace, Justice and Security Gala and to participate in a discussion forum during a side event, which will be held in The Hague on 5 September 2016.
The Secretary-General appreciates your kind invitation. Regrettably, he will be unable to attend, in view of prior commitments and pressing demands already on his schedule on the said date. Nevertheless, allow me to take this opportunity to convey the best wishes of the Secretary-General for the success of the events.
A similar response has been sent to Mr. Victor Ochen, who co-signed the invitation.
Yours sincerely,
- ~ ~ Chef de Cabinet
Ms. Florence Olara Chairperson Peace, Justice and Security Foundation The Hague UNITED NATIONS NATIONS UNIES
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REFE RENCE: 31 August 2016
Dear Mr. Ochen,
On behalf of the Secretary-General, I would like to thank you for your letter dated 12 July 2016, inviting him to attend the inaugural Peace, Justice and Security Gala and to participate in a discussion forum during a side event, which will be held in The Hague on 5 September 2016.
The Secretary-General appreciates your kind invitation. Regrettably, he will be unable to attend, in view of prior commitments and pressing demands already on his schedule on the said date. Nevertheless, allow me to take this opportunity to convey the best wishes of the Secretary-General for the success of the events.
A similar response has been sent to Ms. Florence Olara, who co-signed the invitation.
Yours sincerely,
~ ~ Chef de Cabinet
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2. MEETINGS Human Security Centre, I 22-08-16 Requests a meeting at the earliest 16- The Office of the Special London convenience with!_Mr. Dwayne Menezes, 07470 Adviser on the September 19 Founder and Director of Human Security Summit recommends SG ~ d ~ . Centre, to discuss whether SG might wish to delegate meeting to ..?~ 'Screen the film "My Enemy, My Brother" at 1.Ms. AbuZaid as Mr. Menezes the GA,or in the context of the September has also sent a separate 19 Summit. The film is about two enemies request to her Office. caught on opposite sides of the Iran-Iraq war who become blood brothers by sheer chance 20 years later. iMr. Wonsang Go, Posan I 12-08-16 1 ~Requests a photo-op with Mr. Go, an English 16- DPI recommends SG decline r}/'-, 1 ~1-!lgh School Deugu South teacher from Posan High School in Deigu, 07370 request. Korea _____ South Korea, and a group of 30 students and 7~ 4 teachers who will visit the UN on \ !I September 14 on a tour.
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~ .::,._ Re: Fw: For Advice: Invitation to the Peace, Justice and Security Dialogue and Gala (and participation in a forum) - 05 September, The Hague ~ Markus Pallek to: Sophie Guesne 23/08/2016 11:1 o AM C . Anna Litvaka, G. Cucinotta , Tiyanjana Mphepo, Philomena Cleobury, c. Marie Antonette Salcedo, Rina Cabactulan , Azhael A Quinonez
Hi Sophie,
With regard to your query, OLA would advise that the Secretary-General decline this invitation. We do not think it necessary that he send a representative.
The NGO in question is a personal in itiative of Ms. Florence Olara, who is the Public Information Officer of the ICC Prosecutor. OLA is not familiar with this NGO. It appears that the High Commissioner for Human Rights has confirmed his attendance, but most of the other well known participants are listed as "tbc" on the draft program, including the Queen of the Netherlands. It is not clear whether it was authorised that the SG be named as an "Honorary Chair" of the gala.
Please let us know if you have any other questions.
Best wishes, Markus
Sophie Guesne Dea r Frank, Any update on th is? We would need ... 19/08/2016 02:39:29 PM
From: Sophie Guesne/NY/UNO To: Frank Smyth/NY/UNO@UNHQ, Anna Litvaka/NY/UNO@UNHQ, Markus Pallek!NY/UNO@UNHQ Cc: G. Cucinotta/NY/UNO@UNHQ Date: · 19/08/2016 02:39PM Subject: Re : Fw: For Advice : Invitation to the Peace, Justice and Security Dialogue and Gala (and participation in a forum) - 05 September, The Hague
Dear Frank,
Any update on this? We would need an answer by Tuesday COB at the latest.
Please note that I will be on leave next week, so may I kindly ask you to send your recommendation to Ginevra (with me in cc)
Thank you,
Best
Sophie Guesne Associate Programme Officer Scheduling Office of the Secretary-General United Nations S-3744 Extension: 34 123 e-mail: [email protected] - - Frank Smyth Dear Sophie We are checking. 15/08/2016 11 :52:08 }\M
OM - - ~~ - Sophie Guesne Dear Colleagues, A kind reminder, 15/08/2016 {1:40:20}\M Fw: Invitation- Secretary General Ban Ki-moon SGCentral to: Maria Chacon 03/08/2016 11 :04 AM Sent by: Margaret King
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From: Ruxandra Ferascu/NY/UNO To: SGCentrai/NY/UNO@UNHQ Cc: Aminata Sy/NY/UNO@UNHQ Date: 03/08/201611 :01 AM Subject: Invitation - Secretary General Ban Ki-moon
Dear Colleagues,
Grateful if you could log the attached correspondence.
Thank you. Ruxandra
From: "florence olara"
Dear Aminata,
It was great talking just now. Can you please confirm receipt of this?
This was the invitation I resent in July. The original invitation was sent in March.
For the Gala, Victor Ochen- Ambassador for SDG16 has also nominated the Secretary general as a Patron since its to support SDG 16.
Please let me know whether the SG can attend or send us a video message.
Kind regards,
Florence. .. . .
From: florence olara
Dear Ruxandra,
Thank you for your prompt response. Please find the invitation re-attached. I also attach a draft program which we are happy to adjust should the Secretary-General be able to make it or send in a video.
Kind regards,
Florence.
From: Ruxandra Ferascu
Dear Florence,
Grateful if you could re-send the invitation, copying also my colleague, Ami nata Sy. (sy1 @un.org)
Thank you very much. Ruxandra
Ruxandra Ferascu Communications and Speechwriting Unit Executive Office of the Secretary-General United Nations Tel. 212 963 4092 Fax. 212 963 5965 E-mail : [email protected] . .. ' .<
From: "Florence Olara"
Good afternoon,
I am following up on this invitation from earlier this year. I am sure the Secretary-General's schedule is very taxing and especially in these last few months and ahead of the GAin September. Perhaps a video would be sufficient. ·
As an update, the UN Commissioner for Human Rights has agreed to attend the peace, justice and security gala. Mr. Victor Ochen our board member will also be here. Emmanuel Jal former child soldier from South Sudan will also be here and we will use the opportunity to highlight the current situation unfolding in South Sudan with a press conference with the Foreign Press Association here.
I can send you a draft program for the event if that would be helpful.
We will also use the event to give an award to individuals working on the ·ground to help others.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Kind regards,
Florence.
> Dear Ruxandra Ferascu, dear Aminata Sy, > > Please find attached an invitation for the Secretary General of the United > Nations, His Excellency Mr. Ban Ki-moon, to attend an event to raise >awareness about peace, justice and secuirty to be held in The Hague in >September 2016. > > Kind regards, > > > Florence Olara.
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Dear Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon,
Invitation 1Peace, Justice and Security Dialogue and Gala- The Hague 15 September 2016
I address this invitation letter to your kind attention as one of the world's most influential and inspirational public figures and advocate for championing education, human rights, peace, justice and security among other global issues.
We would like to cordially invite you to the inaugural Peace, Justice and Security Gala to be held in The Hague on the 51h of September 2016, as well as request your participation in a discussion forum during a side event on the day.
The gala following the discussions will be hosted by the Peace, Justice and Security Foundation and aims to create global awareness about the ideals of peace, justice and security and how each of us can be part of the solution. Three of our guests were victims who decided that because of what they went through in conflict, they too would live a life of use to others and as a foundation; we would like to give a platform to the many who are doing good around the world, including those working at the grass roots level.
1. Mr Victor Ochen, a victim of the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) in northern Uganda, grew up in an IDP camp and at the age of 34, he has dedicated his life to helping youth stay in education and away from violence through an organization he set up in Uganda. He lives in Lira in northern Uganda and is working with youth across Africa. He is Africa's youngest Nobel Peace Prize Nominee (2015) and the UN Global Ambassador for Sustainable Development Goal 16- Peace and justice and Global Advisor to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on Gender, Forced Displacement and Protection. He is also our foundation board member.
2. Mr Freddy Mutanguha, survived Rwanda's 1994 genocide as a teenager, and as an orphan head of household, he worked his way through school to become a leading advocate for peace and human rights education, helping to found AERG, Rwanda's student survivors association, and going on to become Secretary General of IBUKA, the national umbrella association for Rwandan genocide survivors. Also an International Board member of the Centre for Justice and Reconciliation in Cambodia, Freddy lectures internationally on the impact of the genocide and on post-conflict reconstruction and today works in Central African Republic to help build peace within communities there. S Cltlri/ODt,' Ci9~/tl/ f)CP\
PEACE, JUSTICE AND SECURITY FOUNDATION THE HAGUE Vu1slb1JI 20, 24()7 OX, Tt1e Hague. l he Nett1erlands - Tel +31 (0) 640 727 DDO E -Mall· off1Ce1a ha ue ust1ce ortal net- www eaceand ust1cetoundatlon.net 3. Mr Okello Sam is a former ch ild soldier in the LRA. After he escaped , his brother was also abducted but unfortunately was unable to escape the LRA and was killed during the conflict in northern Uganda. Because of his experience and the loss of his brother, Okello Sam found Hope North in 1998. Hope North is a school and sanctuary for young victims of the civil war. Hope North assists orphans, refugees, and former child soldiers get free education.
The Foundation: The Foundation was established in the beginning of 2016 with the sole purpose of creating and promoting awareness of the ideals of Peace, Justice and Security globally, and locally providing an information hub and platform for the public, institutions and stakeholders with in The Hague -The iconic city of Peace, Justice and Security- to engage in productive, inclusive dialogue.
Th is goal is achieved through education and active community engagement globally to create a comprehensive bottom-up approach to understanding, knowing and addressing the problems of injustice, inequality and impunity.
Education must be relevant in addressing the issues we face today as a global society. As an interconnected world , we need to transform the way we think, act and teach. Standard education alone is not enough. We should educate ch ildren that global issues: using children as child soldiers , gender violence, migration, conflicts and humanitarian crises to name a few, need humans to act human .
As recent news stories and developments have highlighted , any injustice, lack of accountability or insecurity anywhere in the world affects us all.
As a connected global society, we no longer have the privilege to look away but have a moral obligation to act, and to act NOW. The world has grown smaller and to protect each of us, we must. protect our global community to ensure peace, justice and security for al l.
It's only when we effectively work towards a more peaceful environment, address insecurities and hold perpetrators to account, that we can address the entire enterprise of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). The foundation seeks to further highlight how Goal16 (Peace and Justice) is paramount in achieving the other SDGs as well as the wider Agenda for 2030 Sustainable Development.
One of the main aims of the foundation is to include children in education and awareness about peace, justice and security from as young an age as possible. On this basis, the foundation has written a book series which is currently being illustrated. The Owl and Mouse Children's Book Series tells a story of a friendship between two animals. One who experienced war- a refugee and has just joined a new school (Max the Mouse) and he strikes a friendship with another student who is keen to learn about his experience in war (Oscar the Owl) and through their friendship, Oscar will learn what a refugee is, what causes one to leave their country, what a child soldier is and if children should fight wars, the Court in The Hague which investigates and prosecutes such crimes and what it does, and also what individuals can do to help others etc. The book is aimed at children from 5/6 when they start reading . The book will also be translated into various languages - including Swahili, Acholi, French, Japanese, Russian , German, English and Dutch -- to reach as wide an audience as possible. Other languages will follow in due course.
Aegis Trust, Hope North, AYINET and Peace One Day have agreed to include the books in their education programs already active on the ground. We are also in ta lks with Book Aid International to help distribute the book to their programs around the world . Through sponsorships, we also hope to provide the books for free to impoverished communities (through community libraries) and communities affected by conflict. Finally, we are also in discussions with schools in The Hague to include the books as part of their library collection for children.
PEACE, JUSTICE AND SECURITY FOUNDATION THE HAGUE Vu1stb1tl 20. 2497 OX, Tt1e Hague. Tt1e Netherlands- Tel +31 (0) 640 727 990 E-Ma1l: off1ceca ha ue ust1ce ortal net - www eaceand uSt1Cefoundat1on .net My Background: I am the Chair of the Peace, Justice and Security Foundation and the Strategic Director of The Hague Justice Portal (http://www.haguejusticeportal.net) which are both based in The Hague.
I am a Ugandan by origin but my family fled to the UK in the 80s as refugees following many years of civil wars and military coups in Uganda. I studied law in London and later joined the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague where I have now been working for over 10 years. I am the Public Information Officer for the Prosecutor.
The Peace, Justice and Security Foundation is my own personal initiative to further promote, create awareness and educate about peace, justice and security around the world.
The gap I fill with the foundation is the inclusion of children and youth because institutions in general, including the ICC, focus mainly on the educated adult and leave out children and youth in their outreach or advocacy work.
Having lived some of the tragedies we are witnessing today and my experience in the field of international justice, I believe we can only change mind sets if we educate the next generation of world leaders form as young an age as possible about issues that concern us all so they grow up with not only the knowledge but also the power to be agents of change.
We would be honoured to welcome you back to The Hague in September and I am available to your secretariat for any further information that might be needed and can be reached at [email protected]
Thank you for your consideration.
Yours sincerely,
Florence Olara Victor Ochen Chairperson UN Global Goal 16 Ambassador & member of Peace, Justice and Security Foundation the Peace, Justice and Security Foundation Tel: +31 (0)6 40 72 79 90 Advisory Board Email: Florence. olara@haguejusticeportal. net
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DRAFT PROGRAM 4-5 September.
Sunday the 4th:
Evening screening of a film about Ben Ferencz- The only surviving Nuremberg Prosecutor.
Monday the 5th:
Dialogue 1 Peace, Justice & Security -The Hague I 5 September. Time: 1Oam to 11 :30am Venue: The Hague Institute for Global Justice- Sophialaan 10, 2514 JR Den Haag, Netherlands.
"Our collective accountability, youth and civic empowerment as a tool to achieve peace. justice and security for all."
Moderated by Mr. Jan Hennop- Agence France-Presse correspondent in The Hague.
Panellists: 1. His Excellency Mr. Zeid Ra'ad AI Hussein: United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. 2. Golden Globe Award winner Sharon Stone? (tbc) 3. Mr. Victor Ochen: United Nations Global Ambassador for Peace and Justice (SDG 16) and Nobel Peace Prize Nominee. 4. Her Excellency Ms Fatou Bensouda Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court.(tbc) 5. Ms. Mary Aiken: Cyber Psychologist and Advisor to the European Cyber Crime Centre (EC3) at Europol.
Followed by media interviews and a light lunch reception (12 to 1pm) .
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Evening of September 51h: Black Tie Venue: The Hilton The Hague
Honorary Chairs
Her Majesty Queen Maxima of the Netherland (tbc) The UN Secretary-General Ban ki-Moon (tbc)
Presenting the Peace, Justice and Security Awards
Golden Globe Award Winner Sharon Stone The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court Fatou Bensouda Human Rights Activist Bianca Jagger
Chairs
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad AI Hussein The President of the International Criminal Court Silvia Fernandez de Gurmendi The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia Serge Brammertz Cyber Psychologist and leading authority on cyber effect on children and producer of CSI Cyber Mary Aiken UN Ambassador for Peace and Justice and Africa's youngest Nobel Peace Prize Nominee Victor Ochen Former child soldier from South Sudan, turned musician/actor and peace activist Emmanuel Jal
Programme
6.30 Welcome Reception 7.00 Dinner, Special Musical Performance & Auction led by Simon de Pury 10.30 After Party
6:30 Welcome Reception.
MC Intra.
Opening by the Foundation.
Music Performance by Ms. Frankie McCoy and Shauntal Baumgard- Spoken word- I, You, Who.
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7:15 Award for Freddy Mutanguha Laudation by Golden Globe Award Winner Sharon Stone
Keynote speech on youth perspective on peace, justice and security by UN Ambassador for SDG16 -Peace and Justice and Africa's youngest Nobel Peace Prize Nominee Victor Ochen.
Keynote speech on education as an important tool in promoting peace, justice and security by UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Katja Riemann.
Music performance by the Children's Choir.
Keynote speech -justice and accountability in achieving lasting peace and security by the President of the International Criminal Court Silvia Fernandez de Gurmendi.
8:00 Award for lise and Femke van Velzen Laudation by (tbc)
Keynote speech on the dark world of the internet by the Head of Europol's EC3 cyber team Steven Wilson .
Music performance- Riccardo Piech- Run Baby Run. A song about children fleeing war in the Middle East.
8:45 Award for Lillian Tintori Laudation by Human Rights Activist Bianca Jagger
Keynote speech on the current situation in South Sudan by former child soldier Emmanuel Jal.
Music performance by Emmanuel Jal- We Want Peace
10.00 pm After show-Party
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