SECURITY AND THE UNITED NATIONS!

Twalfth July 2010 SECURITY AND THE UNITED NATIONS!
I finished the training course at 1.00p.m. yesterday. This gave me time to enjoy the afternoon and lunch, recalling Fordham memories, with a girl who was studying there in my time. Pauline is from County Clare and was just anxious to chat with someone from Ireland. We both kept an eye on the World Cup final at the same time!

This morning we left the Office at 9.30a.m. to go to the opening session of CEDAW at 10.00a.m Security took over and we did not complete our admission process until three hours later!

We went to the first session this afternoon. Those that had trained from both Russia and Argentina presented their statements in great style. Afterwards, we had a debriefing session that was most useful as our Trainers pointed out the best follow-up strategy for each country. These Trainers do sessions in Geneva too so I am sure that Hedwig will be able to get involved with them in due course. The day was easy listening for us as all the input was in English. A few of the questions were answered in Russian and Spanish for which we had multi-lingual translation.

On Wednesday evening I hope to meet with a niece of Sister Rita Fleming. I am sure Maura will be interested in hearing all about Rita's 89th Birthday celebration of this week!

I have just been in touch with the Sisters in Korce but did not manage to speak with them this evening!

God bless and have a good week!