“The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.” -Alvin Toffler

Saturday, February 5, 2022

BEMA International commitment to the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact

“Are you part of the problem, or part of the solution?”

 An integral part of BEMA International’s value system.  Operating at a minimum to meet fundamental responsibilities in the areas of human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption.

Locally, nationally, and globally we must practice the principles in our communities.  In our thoughts for the rights of you, your family, and your community these principles give some additional guidance to your rights as a member of a global community.

 Get involved at the smallest level you can in your daily life. 

Click on the highlighted underlined areas below to understand each of the principles.

“Our lives are not our own.  We are bound to others, past and present, and by each crime and every kindness, we birth our future.” \               David Mitchell, Cloud Atlas

The Ten Principles

Human Rights

  • Principle 1: Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights; and
  • Principle 2: make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses

Labour

  • Principle 3: Businesses should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining;
  • Principle 4: the elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labour;
  • Principle 5: the effective abolition of child labour; and
  • Principle 6: the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation.

Environment

  • Principle 7: Businesses should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges;
  • Principle 8: undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility; and
  • Principle 9: encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies. 

Anti-Corruption

  • Principle 10: Businesses should work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery.

 

Charles D. Sharp
Chair\CEO
Black Emergency Managers Association International


 

    Cornell University Climate Fellow
    Deputy Chair, Global Health Security Agenda Consortium    
Washington, D.C.  20020
bEMA International
Cooperation, Collaboration, Communication, Coordination, Community engagement, and  Partnering (C5&P)

 

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Friday, February 4, 2022

Board Safely LLC is a virtual, nurse-supervised COVID test certification platform February 2022

 Board Safely LLC is a virtual, nurse-supervised COVID test certification platform allowing test-takers to receive reliable, medically supervised antigen test results quickly and conveniently, for travel and gatherings from the comfort of their own homes or hotels. 

 

The platform, founded by a physician right here in Washington, D.C., meets U.S. CDC guidelines to certify antigen tests for international travel back into the U.S. It is also a great option for keeping large events safe.  See below for more info. 

 

CLICK HERE FOR BOARD SAFELY VIRTUAL COVID TEST

 

  • Board Safely provides a virtual, nurse supervised COVID test certification platform allowing Americans to receive reliable, fully supervised antigen test results for travel and gatherings.
  • Board Safely makes it easy to take and get certified test results for a Rapid Antigen test.
  • A test can be quickly verified and certified within 15 minutes.
  • The individual secures and provides their own FDA-EUA Rapid Viral Antigen Test before their trip or gathering.
  • The test-taker books a Board Safely virtual appointment for the required number of days prior to their activity.
  • Using a video call platform for the appointment, the customer’s identity is verified, and the test is taken under the virtual supervision of a Board Safely nurse.
  • After a 15-minute waiting period, the nurse confirms the test result, and upon a negative finding, sends an instant email from Board Safely with a report that meets international travel requirements and a digital certificate to provide to the airline or gathering organizer.

 

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Chers amis

 

Board Safely LLC est une plate-forme de certification de test COVID virtuelle supervisée par une infirmière permettant aux personnes testées de recevoir rapidement et facilement des résultats de test d'antigène fiables et supervisés par un médecin, pour les voyages et les rassemblements dans le confort de leur foyer ou de leur hôtel.

 

La plate-forme, fondée par un médecin ici même à Washington, D.C., respecte les directives du CDC américain pour certifier les tests antigéniques pour les voyages internationaux vers les États-Unis. C'est également une excellente option pour assurer la sécurité des grands événements.

 

Voir ci-dessous pour plus d'informations.

 

CLIQUEZ ICI POUR BOARD SAFELY VIRTUAL COVID TEST

 

• Board Safely fournit une plate-forme de certification de test COVID virtuelle supervisée par une infirmière permettant aux Américains de recevoir des résultats de test d'antigène fiables et entièrement supervisés pour les voyages et les rassemblements.

• Board Safely facilite la prise et l'obtention de résultats de test certifiés pour un test Rapid Antigen.

• Un test peut être rapidement vérifié et certifié en 15 minutes.

• L'individu sécurise et fournit son propre test d'antigène viral rapide FDA-EUA avant son voyage ou son rassemblement.

• Le candidat prend un rendez-vous virtuel Board Safely pour le nombre de jours requis avant son activité.

• À l'aide d'une plateforme d'appel vidéo pour le rendez-vous, l'identité du client est vérifiée et le test est passé sous la supervision virtuelle d'une infirmière de Board Safely.

• Après une période d'attente de 15 minutes, l'infirmière confirme le résultat du test et, en cas de résultat négatif, envoie un e-mail instantané de Board Safely avec un rapport répondant aux exigences des voyages internationaux et un certificat numérique à fournir à la compagnie aérienne ou à l'organisateur du rassemblement.

 

Best

 

Ambassador Omar Arouna, MBA

President and CEO

 



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