US Elections 2024 - New York Shows Voting Process
Michael J. Ryan, Executive Director of the Board of Elections in the City of New York and Vincent Ignizio, former Staten Island Republican councilman & bipartisan member Board of Elections offered a demonstration of voting booth processes and led a discussion on voter security and the voting tabulations process.
By Oyiza Adaba
Bipartisan Approach: Michael J. Ryan, Executive Director of the Board of Elections in the City of New York and Vincent Ignizio, address the media. Photo Africa-Related
Michael J. Ryan, Executive Director of the Board of Elections in the City of New York and Vincent Ignizio, former Staten Island Republican councilman & bipartisan member Board of Elections offered a demonstration of voting booth processes and led a discussion on voter security and the voting tabulations process. The briefing, organized by the NY Foreign Press Center, provided an overview of the elections processes and preparations in NYC in 2024.
Highlights
Early Voting and Turnout
Michael Ryan and Vincent Ignizio highlight the increase in early voting locations and hours, emphasizing the improvements made since 2020
Voting Process and Security Measure including the use of privacy booths and ballot scanners security seals and the involvement of the NYPD.
Election Day and Results Reporting - the importance of the early mail ballot process, the process for counting and reporting results is explained
The Training Process for poll workers, including in-person and video training, as well as specialized training for accessibility, and setting training standards
Language Accessibility
NYC Elections Board provide services in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, Chinese, and Korean
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U.S. MID-TERM ELECTIONS: Press Conference By Int’l Observers
International observers will hold a press conference on November 9th at 2:30PM (EST) in Washington D.C, to present their preliminary conclusions following the mid-term elections in the United States.
Oyiza Adaba | AFRICA-RELATED NEW YORK
Photo credit: Arnaud Jaeger @ajaegers
International observers from the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly (OSCE PA) will hold a press conference on November 9th at 2:30PM (EST) 8:30PM (WAT) in Washington D.C, to present their preliminary conclusions following the mid-term elections in the United States.
According to its website, the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly is a non-profit body that brings together 323 parliamentarians from across the 57-nation OSCE region, including Europe, Asia and North America. It provides a forum for parliamentary dialogue, leads election observation missions, and strengthens international co-operation to uphold commitments on political, security, economic, environmental and human rights issues.
The U.S. mid-term elections will hold on Tuesday November 8, 2022. Eligible voters are encouraged to go out and vote.
WATCH HERE! https://www.oscepa.org/en/news-a-media/press-releases/2022/international-election-observers-for-united-states-mid-term-elections-to-hold-press-conference-on-wednesday
What:
A press conference of the international election observation mission for the mid-term elections in the United States;
The press conference can be attended in person or via Zoom (details below);
You can also follow the livestream on www.facebook.com/osce.odihr and www.oscepa.org.
Who:
Margareta Cederfelt, Special Co-ordinator and leader of the short-term observers from the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly (OSCE PA);
Pere Joan Pons, Head of the delegation from the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly (OSCE PA);
Tana de Zulueta, Head of the limited election observation mission from the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR).
When:
14:30 local time (EST, GMT -5) on November 9, 2022
Where:
Washington Plaza Hotel, 10 Thomas Circle, Washington D.C.
Registration:
No registration is necessary if you are attending the press conference in person, but questions will only be taken from journalists;
To take part via Zoom, please register with Thomas Rymer, ODIHR limited election observation mission press adviser, thomas.rymer@odihr.us, and Ivan Godarsky, media analyst, Ivan Godarsky@odihr.us, by 11:00 local time on 9 November.
Contacts
OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights Public Affairs UnitOffice: +48 22 520 06 00Fax: +48 22 520 06 05 PublicAffairs@odihr.pl
Katya Andrusz Spokesperson OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR)Ul. Miodowa 1000-251 Warsaw Poland Office: +48 22 520 0640Mobile: +48 609 522 266 Katya.Andrusz@odihr.pl
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UN General Assembly - 🇳🇬 Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari Makes his Last Address
President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria addresses the 77th Session of the United Nations General Debate
Africa-Related New York
Watch President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria, as he addresses the 77th Session of the United Nations General Debate today.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Growing Food Insecurity
- Climate Change
- Insecurity and Armed Crisis
- Developing Nations Debt Crisis
- Threats to Global Democracy
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Protecting the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Persons with disabilities often face stigma, exclusion and discrimination, and are over-represented amongst the people living in persistent poverty, and are less likely than others to be able to lift themselves out of poverty.
By Oyiza Adaba | Africa-Related New York
Protecting the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
It is estimated that 80% of people with disabilities live in developing countries.
Persons living with disabilities are rated among some of the strongest people we know. Their ability to triumph and even excel above what life throws, leaves much to be admired by the ‘fully formed’. Every July 3 serves as a reminder to celebrate these inspiring individuals.
The U.S. Special Advisor on International Disability Rights Sara Minkara addressed the media about the United States’ new role as co-chair for the Global Action on Disability Network GLAD . In collaboration with the International Disability Alliance (IDA) led by Vladimir Cuk, the goal of the GLAD Network is to achieve inclusive international development and humanitarian action.
“... our priority is disrupting the narrative surrounding disability, moving from a charity lens to a value-based lens”
Persons with disabilities often face stigma, exclusion and discrimination, and are over-represented amongst the people living in persistent poverty, and are less likely than others to be able to lift themselves out of poverty.
“We are really traveling the world and working with different governments and countries to really support in building capacity and helping governments uphold their commitments when it comes to disability”.
- Sara Minkara, U.S. Special Advisor on International Disability Right
It is estimated that 80% of people with disabilities live in developing countries. What is your country doing to make life easier for people living with disabilities? Guide to
INSPIRING VOICES: Nigerians Living with Disabilities
Obi Ndefo, Juanita Ashade, Irene Olumese and Yagazie Foundation are among the Nigerians working to bring more attention to the subject. Follow their inspiring stories below.
See full press briefing transcript here
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U.S Secretary of State Blinken to Attend 77th United Nations General Assembly;
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to New York City September 18-23 to participate in the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly High Level Week
By Africa-Related New York
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Office of the Spokesperson
STATEMENT BY NED PRICE, SPOKESPERSON
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to New York City September 18-23 to participate in the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly High Level Week. While in New York City, the Secretary will meet with UN officials and counterparts on the margins of the event.
Stay connected with the Office of Press Relations:
What is the UN General Assembly and what happens there?
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REFUGEES HAVE RIGHTS and COUNTRIES HAVE RESPONSIBILITY
US Assistant Secretary for Population, Refugees, and Migration Julieta Valls Noyes briefs the Foreign Press
US Assistant Secretary for Population, Refugees, and Migration Julieta Valls Noyes
Words: Oyiza Adaba
Photo: Africa-Related
Video: Foreign Press Center
Migration continues to be a global hot topic from China to Ukraine and from South America to Africa. On World Refugee Day 2022, US Assistant Secretary for Population, Refugees, and Migration Julieta Valls Noyes briefs the Foreign Press from Washington D.C. She reiterated the United States’ commitment to addressing the challenge.
"We encourage host governments to provide durable solutions for refugees including by enabling local integration, granting citizenship and including refugees in their development plans."
"... self reliance benefits the refugees and the donors and the hosts especially as conflicts are becoming longer lasting and displacement continues to rise."
"Wherever they are, whoever they are, wherever it is really, believe that refugees have the right, and we as responsible countries have the responsibility to help them seek safety."
Oyiza Adaba is a Nigerian journalist and producer @africarelated