Inside The United Nations: Brazil Mission Outlines Priorities

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Brazil Mission Outlines Priorities

The guest Speaker at the April 2013 meeting was Aloisio Barbosa De Sousa Neto (middle), the Second Secretary on the Brazilian Mission. He joined the Ministry of External Relations of Brazil in 2007 after receiving a degree in International Relations at the University of Brasilia in 2006. He is currently very active in the 1st Committee of the General Assembly which deals with Disarmament and International Security
A founding member of the United Nations, Brazil has a long tradition of contributing to peacekeeping operations. Brazil has participated in 33 United Nations peacekeeping operations and contributed with over 27,000 troops. Currently, Brazil contributes with more than 2,200 troops, military observers and police officers in three continents.
Brazil has led the military component of the United Nations Stabilisation Mission in Haiti. (MINUSTAH) since its establishment in 2004. The mission's Force Commander is Major General Fernando Rodrigues Goulart of the Brazilian Army. Brazil is the biggest troop contributing country to MINUSTAH, with 2,200 active military personnel.
Brazil also leads the Maritime Task Force (MTF) of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon. (UNIFIL). Since February 2011, the UNIFIL MTF is under the command of Rear Admiral Luiz Henrique Caroli of the Brazilian Navy. The Brazilian Niteroi class frigate, União, is the flagship of the fleet comprising vessels from three other countries. (from Wikipedia)

Financial contribution

Brazil is the tenth largest contributor to the United Nations regular budget, with a net contribution of US$38 million for the 2012 Assessment

The Rotary Club of New York, as many other Rotary clubs, played an essential role in building support during the formative years of The United Nations, and in selecting New York City for the Permanent Headquarters of the United Nations. As such, more than 60 years later, Rotary International still maintains the highest consultative status with the United Nations of any non-governmental organization. In this capacity, Rotary International and the United Nations has built a strong and productive partnership in achieving the Millennium Development Goals of 2000, including the global eradication of Polio, cultural exchanges, literacy, education, water/sanitation projects, and promotion of peace conferences around the world

All Rotarians and like-minded individuals are invited to attend the NY Rotary International Breakfast Meetings which are normally scheduled on the third Wednesday of every month and held at the Church Center, opposite the UN at 777 UN Plaza - Tenth Floor Entrance on 44th St. and First Ave. Previously we met at the German House located at 871 United Nations Plaza (49th St. and First Ave). These meeting provide an opportunity for Rotarians to stay informed regarding United Nation programs and to exchange views on related topics with UN officials and representatives of its member states. There are usually no meetings in July and August. Reservations are required to attend the meetings and can be made at: ny.rotary@verizon.net . The monthly meetings are coordinated and moderated by N.Y. Rotarian Josef Klee, Deputy-Director of the United Nations (Retired) and Sylvan Barnet, Alternate Rotary International Liaison to the UN. Our newsletter editor is Past Assistant District Governor Thomas V. McConnon.

For a listing of the past guest speakers and issues click:http://nyrotaryunitednations.blogspot.com/2009/01/httpnyrotaryunitednations_25.html

For a history of Rotary and the Formation of the United Nations, click : http://nyrotaryunitednations.blogspot.com/2008/05/test.html

Some of the earlier posts include:

· Taiwan Seeks Support For United Nations Membership

· Enhancing Women's Global Leadership Through Information
Technology

· United Nations Encouraging More Partnerships With Civil
Society And NGO's

· President of the 60th General Assembly, Jan Eliasson,
Addresses Rotary - November 2005

· RI President Carl-Wilhelm Stenhammar Address Rotarians At
United Nations - November 2005

· Visiting Rotarian Exchanges Banner- February 2006

· Nepal Conflict Prevention with Maoist - January 2006

· Iraqi Ambassador Thanks Rotarians For Children's Heart
Surgery - Jan 2006

· Israel and United Nations Reform - June 2005Over 500 Rotarians Meet At The United Nations - Nov 2005

· Professor Jeffrey Sachs Thanks Rotarians For Helping UN
to Acheive Millenium Development Goals- Nov 2005

· Japan’s Compensation to World War II “Asian Comfort
Women” Outlined by Former New York Rotarian - December 2005

· American Council On Africa Established By New York
Rotarian - January 2005

· "World Citizen" - Letter From District 4150 -
Guadalajara, Mexico - September 2005

· Croatian Ambassador Outlines Useful Model For Small-State
Economic Transformation - November 2005

· Rotary International Day At The United Nations - November
2005

· The Holy See In The International Arena - June 2004

· Rotarians Should Actively Support The United Nations
Global Compact

· Times of London Reporter Gives Analysis of Immediate
Future of the United Nations - May 2005

· Iraqi Ambassador Outlines Iraqi After First Election-
April 2005

· Ankara Conflict Resolution Conference Supported By
Rotarians - April 2005

· Kenyan Ambassador Promotes African Development March 2005

· Deputy Ambassador of the Russian Federation Speaks on UN
Issues.

NY Rotarians Celebrate 100th Year at United Nations

For summary of "Rotary Day at the United Nations 2008", click: http://nyrotaryunitednations.blogspot.com/2008/05/rotary-international-day-at-united.html .

For a summary of "Rotary Day at the United Nations 2007" click: http://nyrotaryunitednations.blogspot.com/2007/12/type-company-name-welcome-to-united.html

For a summary of the "Rotary Day at The United Nations 2006" click. http://nyrotaryunitednations.blogspot.com/2006/11/rotary-international-day-at-united.html

For a summary of "Rotary Day at the United Nations 2005" click: .http://nyrotaryunitednations.blogspot.com/2006/01/rotary-international-day-at-united.html