Global Goals World Cup /  by Dena Mekawi

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What a night! The amazing women from Moving the Goalposts who had traveled all the way from Kilifi enden up victorious, brining the GGWCup trophy home with them!

 

Next Stop: GGWCup UAE Friday January 19th 2018

From the GGWCup team we just want to say THANK YOU! to all the amazing teams, volunteers and partners who made the Global Goals World Cup happen on September 19th. Right from the super flexible owners of the Brooklyn Expo Center. who had never thought they would host a soccer tournament at their venue. To the Permanent Mission of Denmark to the UN, and the New York City's Mayors office for International Affairs Who helped us put everything together and supported the creation of the SDG 5 Dream Team. UNDP who partners with us everywhere in the world together with Save the Children, who made sure that the winners from Nairobi -Moving the Goalposts could join us in New York. And our amazing production partners Packouz productions, who were invaluable in making the event run smoothly. And GAIN who served a delicious dinner for the players after the games. 
We couldn't have done it without the support of UN Women,  the Office of the Secretary General's Envoy on Youth, Dena Mekawi from Style and Resilience, GANNI, Muuto, Global Citizen, Shamballa Jewels, Joe and the Juice, Little sun, DJ MIcki, Ihan Haydar, and our great referees Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and Victor Ochen. And the phenomenal crew of referees judges and volunteers.
There are tons of gorgeous pictures and video on their way. But for now we just wanted to highlight the winners

1. The overall Trophy winner: Moving The Goal Post
2. Action Point Winners: Sports Equality Enforcers
3. Mobilizing the Crowd winners: BIG FC
4. Creative style: Mamma's United
5. Next Generation winners: She is Worth More
6. Attitude Award: Stars & Strikers
7. Give Back winners: Global Goals NY FC

Congratulations to all the teams, and we hope to see you again next year for more Global Goals Action!
Next stop is Bangkok already on September 30th.  

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Indigenous Voice, Indigenous Rights -  The Role of Community Media /  by Dena Mekawi

United Nations DPI

Women’s National Book Association 

Style & Resilience 

Have you heard about the UN Declaration of Rights for Indigenous People?

#WeAreIndigenous

Moderator, Suzanne Benally Executive Director of Cultural Survival, introduces the article 16 in the declaration, communications and awareness, as a significant part of cultural survival. Media can help bring about understanding and celebration of cultures.

Shaldon Ferris, Eldos FM in Johannesburg, South Africa, talks about the importance about community radio for it provides the people of the community with a voice. It plays as a common medium where your common voice can be heard. It not only provides entertainment, but it also a chance to celebrate people of indigenous cultures. Ferris points out how media never shows people that look like him and his community; there was no awareness. From Dutch to American entertainment, Shaldon learned about other cultures but never saw celebration nor awareness of his own. Ferris praises his sister for stepping up to the plate and creating a community radio station that focused on the issues in the community like having delayed ambulances in an emergency. Because of her and the radio, ambulances and emergency care are now able to come more quickly.

Avexnim Cojti is represents Indigenous Rights Radio, Cultural Survival in Guatemala. 60% of Guatemala is indigenous. The challenge in Guatemala is that there is monopoly of power from private sectors and businesses. In rural parts in the country, they do not speak Spanish, and education is very underdeveloped. For any entertainment, it is used to sell products from these businesses instead of bringing about news and awareness of indigenous culture let alone the outside world. Cojti also speaks about how people are embarrassed to be indigenous now. Radio stations like Cojti's promotes indigenous pride not only from its history but also for today. There have been many petitions and promises from the government and state to allow indigenous to have media and a voice; however, the power still stays with the private sectors and businesses. For cultural survival, Cotji recommends we teach language through the radio, promote forums and policy, and gain more awareness on indigenous issues.

Dev Kumar Sunuwar, Radio Kairan, Nepal, describes his country is a small nation between two big ones, China and India. 36% of the Nepal population is indigenous; however, very few are represented in politics and media. In 2014, the government has give 620 radio stations to community, but a very few are given to these Indigenous community and mainly to dominant groups. Without a voice, there is no influence nor awareness. Outside communities cannot learn about indigenous people if they don't have a voice. Indigenous people cannot be given appropriate treatment nor consideration in human rights and development if they're not given a voice.

Radio serves communities for empowerment, education, and other information. To gain more awareness, Cojti recommends we study and find out what indigenous cultures are around us and see how much it has affected ourselves and identity.

Check out a link to the UN Declaration of Human Rights for Indigenous People here.

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Dena Shares a Dialogue with Cristina Gallach /  by Dena Mekawi

DPI NGO 2017 Kick- off Workshop and Orientation

United Nations Headquarters, New York, Conference Room 1

Women’s National Book Association 

Few months back, Dena Mekawi had opportunity to serve as the moderator with Cristina Gallach, Under Secretary- General for Public Information and Communications. I shared a conversation with her about “Youth and Media: Breaking Barriers and Leveraging Opportunities.Ms. Gallach spoke about the importance of each one of our voices to stand for something. She mentioned how the United Nations has given youth many resources to spark change, and it’s our job to take control of the narrative. Dena was able to share my experiences with mainstream media, and the impact it has on youth. mentioned how we each have a voice, and through media we get to share the narrative and communicate, and inspire. The role of the United Nations DPI is to disseminate information to the public. With the use of social media, we each can use that to our advantage. Dena also explained how I was able to influence girls, globally through mentoring them via digital media. Ms. Gallach agreed that by staying engaged with the information that the United Nations has given us, we can learn from one another. When we collaborate, we enhance the ability to share experiences, and knowledge with one another. it’s important to stay transparent in this digital age, and communicate effectively. 

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See You at The World Ocean Festival /  by Dena Mekawi

Promotion of Sustainable Development Goal #14 "Life Below Water," Style & Resilience is partnering with Global Brain and NYC, Office of the Mayor organizing World Ocean Festival and Ocean Conference.

"The ocean sustains marine life and our own–connecting us all across the world, providing sustenance, transport, economies, livelihoods.

Meanwhile, Illegal fishing threatens species, sustenance, and economies worldwide; pollution in the form of chemical run-off, spills, plastics and more damages and destroys marine life and enters our food chain, and climate change is killing our coral reefs, flooding human and animal habitats and feeding a disastrous feedback loop of rising world temperatures."

Check out a note from WOF's Maritime Director Chris O'Brien.

"I have had the pleasure for more than 25 years of work on, in, and around New York Harbor to be involved in some amazing gatherings of vessels, from OpSail to Fleet Week. For me, being on the water has been a lifelong love affair starting as a Sea Scout sailing the waters of Cape Cod and culminating as a US Coast Guard Officer stationed on Governors Island in New York City. As I reflect on a life of connection to the water, I find that have I not only developed a profound appreciation for the Ocean but an understanding of our dependence on them."

Read more on the worldoceanfest.org website here. 

Indigenous Voice, Indigenous Rights - The Role of Community Media /  by Dena Mekawi

Indigenous peoples make up 5% of the world's population, but 15% of the poorest #DPINGO @UN4Indigenous pic.twitter.com/otUaUBsESq

Indigenous peoples make up 5% of the world's population, but 15% of the poorest #DPINGO @UN4Indigenous pic.twitter.com/otUaUBsESq

Have you heard about the UN Declaration of Rights for Indigenous People?

#WeAreIndigenous

Moderator Suzanne Benally Executive Director of Cultural Survival, introduces the article 16 in the declaration, communications and awareness, as a significant part of cultural survival. Media can help bring about understanding and celebration of cultures.

Shaldon Ferris, Eldos FM in Johannesburg, South Africa, talks about the importance about community radio for it provides the people of the community with a voice. It plays as a common medium where your common voice can be heard. It not only provides entertainment, but it also a chance to celebrate people of indigenous cultures. Ferris points out how media never shows people that look like him and his community; there was no awareness. From Dutch to American entertainment, Shaldon learned about other cultures but never saw celebration nor awareness of his own. Ferris praises his sister for stepping up to the plate and creating a community radio station that focused on the issues in the community like having delayed ambulances in an emergency. Because of her and the radio, ambulances and emergency care are now able to come more quickly.

Avexnim Cojti is represents Indigenous Rights Radio, Cultural Survival in Guatemala. 60% of Guatemala is indigenous. The challenge in Guatemala is that there is monopoly of power from private sectors and businesses. In rural parts in the country, they do not speak Spanish, and education is very underdeveloped. For any entertainment, it is used to sell products from these businesses instead of bringing about news and awareness of indigenous culture let alone the outside world. Cojti also speaks about how people are embarrassed to be indigenous now.

Radio stations like Cojti's promotes indigenous pride not only from its history but also for today. There have been many petitions and promises from the government and state to allow indigenous to have media and a voice; however, the power still stays with the private sectors and businesses. For cultural survival, Cotji recommends we teach language through the radio, promote forums and policy, and gain more awareness on indigenous issues. Dev Kumar Sunuwar, Radio Kairan, Nepal, describes his country is a small nation between two big ones, China and India. 36% of the Nepal population is indigenous; however, very few are represented in politics and media. In 2014, the government has give 620 radio stations to community, but a very few are given to these Indigenous community and mainly to dominant groups. Without a voice, there is no influence nor awareness. Outside communities cannot learn about indigenous people if they don't have a voice. Indigenous people cannot be given appropriate treatment nor consideration in human rights and development if they're not given a voice.

Radio serves communities for empowerment, education, and other information. To gain more awareness, Cojti recommends we study and find out what indigenous cultures are around us and see how much it has affected ourselves and identity.

Check out a link to the UN Declaration of Human Rights for Indigenous People here.