The Third Video From Iraq

Here is the third video in the series made about the work of Canon Andrew White and his work in Baghdad and across the Middle East.

                       http://www.vice.com/vice-special/the-vicar-of-baghdad-part-3-921

Albert Einstein Said It Best

I am watching Iraq more carefully than most folks for several reasons, the first being my husband's three and a half years of service there.  Our friendship and deep respect for Canon Andrew White, and the work for God he is doing, and the people of Iraq which he is involved iin ministering to has touched my soul, and created in me my own yearning for the people of Iraq to know peace and prosperity. Those people of Iraq whom I have formed relationships with that have been supported by Internet communication, have come to mean so much to me, and their fate hangs in the air.  It is looking dark to me in Iraq.

Another component which compels my heart and soul has to do with the men and women of the Coalition Forces who have given so much, several from my own family, including a son-in-law seriously wounded.  Their families too have had their lives and personal security affected greatly as their loved ones served.

The Sunni and the Kurds have walked out of the Parliament in Iraq, and things are not looking good in Iraq.  Once again the reasons being revealed for this present state of affairs will lead back to corrupt people being allowed to continue in their corruption.  In all of civilized time, that has always led to failure to thrive...

I think I will be writing from my own observations and conclusions, what I see as the pitfalls which have brought Iraq to this dark place.  Always it seems to me, failure lies in lack of honorable leadership, leadership which is willing to speak the truth, really examine what is going on, and take the actions necessary to deal with the evil elements always present in our world.

The world is a dangerous place to live - not because of the people who are evil but because of the people who don't do anything about it.
-- Albert Einstein

Here is the Second Video From Brother Andrew

This is the second video in a series of three about the work of Canon Andrew White of the Anglican Church of England, who pastors St. George's Church in Baghdad, Iraq. We should each watch with the mind of all God has blessed us with, and how so many suffer the world around, especially in Iraq.  God help the people of Iraq!

                 http://www.vice.com/vice-special/the-vicar-of-baghdad-part-2-141

Commerating the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

U.S. EMBASSY BAGHDAD

Office of the Spokesman

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                         November 27, 2012

 

The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad Commemorates the

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

 

            The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad hosted a roundtable discussion with a group of Iraqi government and civil society leaders on November 26 on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Around the world, violence against women and girls continues to be a serious problem, and women’s rights activists remain at risk from extremists who target female politicians, civil servants, and journalists.  The United States provides funding for civil society projects aimed at combating gender-based violence and promoting women’s advancement in Iraq and is committed to working with our Iraqi partners to help eradicate violence against women in Iraq, the region, and the world.

 The United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution 54/134, in December 1999, proclaiming November 25, as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. When women and girls are accorded their rights and afforded equal opportunities in education, healthcare, employment, and political participation, they lift up their families, their communities, and their nations and act as agents of positive change.  Women’s education increases national income and improved health.  As Secretary of State Hillary Clinton recently noted, “Investing in the potential of the world’s women and girls is one of the surest ways to achieve global economic progress, political stability, and greater prosperity for women – and men – the world over.”  When women thrive, all of society thrives.

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