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Prophet Dr. Martin Kofi Danso commissioned as the UN Eminent Peace Ambassador to North America and the Caribbean Islands
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Prophet Dr. Kofi Danso has travelled the world by sharing the gospel to many worldwide. Known worldwide for his unique prophetic gifts, Prophet Dr. Danso has made an impact through his dedicated service to others and his philanthropic efforts.
On December 10th 2022, Prophet Dr. Kofi Danso was commissioned as the UN Eminent Peace Ambassador to North America and the Caribbean Islands At the International Association of World Peace Advocates at the 2022 World Peace Summit. His Excellency Ambassador Prophet Dr. Martin Kofi Danso received the honour for his continued efforts to make the world a better place through his ministry and philanthropy.
“I want to thank God for what he’s doing, I thank God very much for his grace upon my life, I thank him for the gift of life, such a privilege given to an ordinary man like me. I want to take this opportunity to thank the woman who has fed me, advised me, stood with me, prayed for me, preached to me, and given me eight beautiful kids. Reverend Joanne Danso, God Bless you,” said H.E Ambassador Danso during his speech. “I want to thank God for the amazing church members. When I look at you guys I want to pastor again, and pastor again, and pastor again. Miracle Arena for All Nations, your love is beyond!”
The event featured special visitation from the United Nations Offices and various stakeholders from government officials, diplomats, and embassy officials, including the Office of the United Nations Association in Canada, and other notable dignitaries such as MPP Michael Tibollo, Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, H.E Anselm Ransford-Souwah – Ghanaian High Commissioner, Ottawa, Congressman Adeoye Owolewa from the Washington, D.C House of Representatives, Dr. Agorom Dike, the Chairman of the Caribbean Faith Based Leadership Conference, and many more.
The ceremony began with the United Nations Plan of Action to safeguard religious sites, in unity and solidarity for the safety of peaceful worship, featuring His Excellency Ambassador Per Stafsen, World Peace President of the International Association of World Peace Advocates, and H.E Hilda Suka-Mafudze, The African Union Ambassador.
The seminar was hosted to support the United Nations’ plans to continue the promotion and maintenance of world peace and sensitization of its members on the following subjects: prevention and restriction of child trafficking, humanitarian relief efforts towards natural disasters, mental health and wellness, the preservation and promotion of agricultural endeavours.
Those in attendance shared in worship and listened asH.E Amb Prophet Dr. Martin Kofi Danso thanked the attendees for their support and their efforts. During the inauguration, he was presented with an official letter of appointment as an International EminentPeace Ambassador, an official letter to attend the United Nations Conference in New York in March 2023, the flag of the United Nations that was hoisted onsite, and the seal of a Global Diplomat.
“This is going to bring us closer to touching the world with the love of Jesus,” said H.E Ambassador Prophet Dr. Martin Kofi Danso with a smile. “Thank you guys who are serving others.”
H.E. Amb Prophet Dr. Martin Kofi Danso shared that with this new title and the support of the United Nations, he now has the ability to travel to countries in crisis and provide aid to those who otherwise would have no voice and no one else to help them.
“As we receive this mandate, God will help us,” said H.E. Ambassador Prophet Dr. Martin Kofi Danso. “Such things like this will not go unheard, the nations of this world will hear, having the support I have with me, we will be able to come to those places and make sure these atrocities will not happen again. I want to thank the UN for appointing people like us to make sure issues like this never happen again.”
Among some of the initiatives that His Excellency’s office will now be advocating for, the safeguarding of religious rights and freedoms of the people will be at the forefront. H.E Ambassador Prophet Dr. Martin Kofi Danso shared that as wide as the scope of this vision may appear, there remains other groups that are not yet part of the discussion relating to the representation of the voiceless, these include the vulnerable populations such as single mothers, impoverished youth and young adults, the indigenous population that lack access to the necessary tools and resources which can help them build for a sustainable tomorrow.
H.E Amb Prophet Dr. Martin Kofi. Danso shared that the goal is to be a catalyst of change through practical contributions to freedom, peace, security, and stability in our communities, in our states and around the world. In meeting with state officials, members of parliament, legislative authorities, law enforcement agents, and media representatives, it will provide the opportunity to fashion the right to freedom of expression as an intuitive realization and to enlarge competencies in fostering social dialogue. This understanding will give birth to respected observances for freedom of expressions, sustainable human development, and the promotion of international peace and security.
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The media industry is dying – but I can still get paid to train AI to replace me – The Guardian
Say what you like about the Germans, you can always count on them to find just the right word for anything. Take “weltschmerz”, for example, which roughly translates to “world pain”. It signifies despair at the suffering in the world – and a deep anguish that stems from knowing that a better world is possible. Is there a more apt encapsulation of the current moment?
For the past six months I, like many others, have been suffering from an acute case of weltschmerz. As someone of Palestinian heritage I have been weighed down by survivor’s guilt as I’ve watched the unfolding genocide in Gaza. For a while, I didn’t have the emotional energy to write. The only way I could get out of bed and make it through the day was by avoiding the news completely. Which … isn’t an ideal scenario when you largely write about the news for a living. So, at one point, I decided on a career pivot and applied for various non-writing jobs, including one at a dog food manufacturer. Reader, I was rejected. In fact, I didn’t even make it to the first round of interviews; I was humbled by a dog’s dinner.
Obviously, I am writing again now. But for practical purposes I keep an eye on what else is out there. The media industry, after all, seems to be in freefall; it’s always good to try to secure a parachute, just in case. And, the other day, one seemed to present itself to me in my LinkedIn messages. According to an automated missive from an AI company, I have the perfect set of skills to help them write the first draft of AI history. I could, the generic message enthused, get “up to $15 [£12] an hour”, to coach an AI model “by assessing the quality of AI-generated writing … and crafting original responses to prompts”.
In other words: I could get paid less than the New York minimum wage to train an AI model to take over my job. Is there a German word to describe that particular situation, I wonder? I’ll have to ask ChatGPT.
Arwa Mahdawi is a Guardian columnist
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Georgia’s parliament votes to approve so-called ‘Russian law’ targeting media in first reading – CityNews Kitchener
TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Georgia’s parliament has voted in the first reading to approve a proposed law that would require media and non-commercial organizations to register as being under foreign influence if they receive more than 20% of their funding from abroad.
Opponents say the proposal would obstruct Georgia’s long-sought prospects of joining the European Union. They denounce it as “the Russian law” because Moscow uses similar legislation to stigmatize independent news media and organizations seen as being at odds with the Kremlin.
“If it is adopted, it will bring Georgia in line with Russia, Kazakhstan and Belarus and those countries where human rights are trampled. It will destroy Georgia’s European path,” said Giorgi Rukhadze, founder of the Georgian Strategic Analysis Center.
Although Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili would veto the law if it is passed by parliament in the third reading, the ruling party can override the veto by collecting 76 votes. Then the parliament speaker can sign it into law.
The bill is nearly identical to a proposal that the governing party was pressured to withdraw last year after large street protests. Police in the capital, Tbilisi, used tear gas Tuesday to break up a large demonstration outside the parliament.
The only change in wording from the previous draft law says non-commercial organizations and news media that receive 20% or more of their funding from overseas would have to register as “pursuing the interests of a foreign power.” The previous draft law said “agents of foreign influence.”
Zaza Bibilashvili with the civil society group Chavchavadze Center called the vote on the law an “existential choice.”
He suggested it would create an Iron Curtain between Georgia and the EU, calling it a way to keep Georgia “in the Russian sphere of influence and away from Europe.”
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