THE ADMINISTRATIVE MARCH 2014 VOLUME 1 ISSUE 3 Our Mission The Purposes of the Office of the Commissioner for Burns (The O.C.B Administration) is to promote international peace and security, and to that end, assist at the international level-Member States with issues pertaining to Health & Human Services, Nuclear Disarmament, Burn Center Policy, Management and Necessary Support. Furthermore, ensure Positive Access to Education and Health Care, Eradication of Discrimination based upon Race, Sex, Creed and/or National Origin. “We must unite. Violence against women cannot be tolerated, in any form, in any context, in any circumstance, by any political leader or by any government.” -- Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IS NOT ACCEPTABLE Violence against any human being is never tolerable. In the past women have been oppressed and their dignities have been stripped of them. Forced to live under a shadow in which men created and because these standards were created men have been able to inflict their will against women, physically and sexually abusing them. The O.C.B Administration condemns all forms of violence and sexual assault towards women and children. The international community must understand that violence and abuse of any woman will not be accepted. We firmly believe that those who commit these violations of Human Rights against women should be brought to justice, and tried at the highest standards of the law. The O.C.B Administration will continue to advocate for a world without abuse of women and children. To advocate for world where women are not raped as a war response, or for when a husband domestically abuses his wife under the roof of their safe haven. These acts are unacceptable and change is necessary for the greater good of the world. Commissioner’s Vision Of A World Without Gender Discrimination A message from the Commissioner “Equality for women is progress for all” -UN theme of this years International Women’s Day held on March 8th. Equality for all of humanity is progress for all, no matter what Race, Sex, Creed and/or National Origin, which is why we must emphasize that in order for us as humans to conquer issues we all face ahead of us, we must recognize that women, just as any other human, can contribute to these international issues. I commend all Member States for their continued effort in pursuing equal rights and opportunities for women, and particularly applauding those who have empowered women to be leaders in their countries. The O.C.B Administration recommends that Member States persist in providing equal opportunity for all genders in education, in labor and condemn all acts of violence towards women. Equality is what will unite us as one, and as one we may conquer all adversity. Commissioner & HOD H.E Brandon McGeer Pledged to fight Intolerance 01/30/2014 OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER FOR BURNS, AN IGO 845 United Nations Plaza New York NY 10017 Office: 877-679-7600 Email:[email protected] Http://www.theocbadmin.org THE ADMINISTRATIVE VOLUME 1 ISSUE 1 JANUARY 2014 The O.C.B Administration Signs Partnership with Human Effect AD HOC UNIT The Office of the Commissioner for Burns, an IGO th On February 19 2014, The Office of the Commission for Burns signed a partnership agreement with Human Affect AD HOC UNIT. The partnership of the organizations will be beneficial to all parties involved. The O.C.B Administration will be able to support the studies and programs in which Human Affect AD HOC UNIT holds on Human Rights, Indigenous Peoples Issues and the Millennium Development Goals. Human Affect AD HOC UNIT in return will further promote the mission of the O.C.B Administration by educating youth on the issues above and by providing the O.C.B Administration with other resources to support reports and studies done by the administration. This is one way the Administration is reaching out to the public to assist other organizations that share similar goals, in order to better serve the international community and find solutions to the world issues. Striving for a Better Tomorrow All Human-kind OUR DIRECT AREAS OF CONCERN “If we want to fix the world’s issues, partnerships are the correct solution to do so” – Brandon C. McGeer, Commissioner for Burns 1) Positive Access to Health Care Services 2) Positive Access to Education 3) Assistance for Those with Burns & Disabilities 4) Health & Human Services Policy (ies) 5) Humanitarian Affairs 6) Nuclear Disarmament 7) Eradication of Discrimination 8) Eradication of Sexual Assault against Women & Children 9) Public Safety Management & Policy (ies) 10) U.N Reform A Partnership is Signed Commissioner for Burns, Brandon McGeer and Human Effect AD HOC Sandra Nelson OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER FOR BURNS, AN IGO 845 United Nations Plaza New York NY 10017 Office: 877-679-7600 Email:[email protected] Http://www.theocbadmin.org 11) Educational Services in areas of Awareness THE ADMINISTRATIVE FEBRUARY 2014 VOLUME 1 ISSUE 2 Outlook on the Situation in the Ukraine and Position towards Security Councils Adoption of Resolution 2142, Lift of Weapon Ban on Somalia Outlook on the Situation in the Ukraine SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST The Commissioner for Burns hereby encourages a diplomatic course of action that reduces the military action in Crimea. He recognizes 1) Social Justice for All the need for the international community to provide more humanitarian 2) U.S Health Care Act relief to those who have been affected by the violence in Crimea. The 3) U.S Disarmament Act O.C.B Administration fully supports a peaceful resolution to the crisis 4) International Treaty on Nuclear Disarmament with a hope for no casualties during this tense time. Position on the Security Councils Adoption of Resolution 2142 – Lift of Weapon Ban on Somalia The O.C.B Administration fully supports 5) International Sanctions & Anti-Terrorism Initiatives O.C.B Administration Website Http://www.theocbadmin.org disarmament internationally, removing firearms of any kind off the street everywhere. Email [email protected] We acknowledge that the current lift of the weapon ban on Somalia will Twitter give the government the opportunity to purchase guns and we urge that the arms are used for security and defense, placed in the governments responsible law enforcers possession. We advocate for a governments purchasing of arms for the needs of their defense, but we urge https://twitter.com/TheOCBanIGO Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/usbu rntheocb/ governments to keep these arms out of civilian’s ownership as to keep from harming one another. OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER FOR BURNS, AN IGO 845 United Nations Plaza New York NY 10017 Office: 877-679-7600 Email:[email protected] Http://www.theocbadmin.org OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER FOR BURNS, AN IGO Public Information Section Edited by M.Ruiz 845 United Nations Plaza New York NY 10017 Office: 877-679-7600 Email: [email protected] Http://www.theocbadmin.org A Message from the Commissioner As the Commissioner, I would like to dedicate the 3rd edition of the “Administrative” newsletter to the Memories of those who have died in the service of Humanity and Peace………….. We, Strive for a Better Tomorrow by engaging on what’s right & correct and therefore make a positive step in someone’s life! We duly wish All of Humanity a Happy & Safe New Year 2014!! “The Year of the Horse” Copy-Righted 2013-2020 Commissioner H.E Brandon C. McGeer