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Category: DJF

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Flower power — The Island’s summer makeover is in full bloom! 3 June 2025 Flower power — The Island’s summer makeover is in full bloom!

    Source: Aisle of Wight

    The Island’s gone floral!

    Summer planting is now in full bloom across the Isle of Wight, turning heads (and flower beds) with a dazzling display of colour and creativity.

    Thanks to the green-thumbed efforts of John O’Conner’s team, an eye-popping 24,441 bedding plants have been tucked into public flower beds across the Island. That’s right — twenty-four thousand, four hundred and forty-one. We counted. (Well, they did.)

    This year’s floral line-up includes the ever-cheerful Osteospermums, classic geraniums, playful antirrhinums (that’s snapdragons to most of us), and the bold and beautiful salvias.

    Chosen for their ability to thrive in the Island’s salty sea air, these blooms are more than just a pretty face. They’re part of a carefully curated planting scheme designed to brighten up our public spaces and support local biodiversity.

    Natasha Dix, service director for waste, environment, and planning at the Isle of Wight Council, said: “It’s always a joy to see the Island come alive with colour at this time of year.

    “The planting has been thoughtfully designed to thrive in our coastal conditions, and we hope residents and visitors alike will enjoy the displays throughout the summer.

    “We’d also like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the Island’s town, parish and community councils for their ongoing collaboration and support. Their commitment to floral excellence and pride in our public spaces plays a vital role in making the Isle of Wight bloom so beautifully each year.”

    And the job doesn’t stop at planting — John O’Conner’s team will be on watering duty too, keeping the blooms perky, pampered, and paparazzi-ready all summer long.

    Summer has officially landed — and it’s dressed to impress!

    Gardener’s tip of the week

    Want your own garden to rival the Island’s dazzling displays? Try watering early in the morning or late in the evening to reduce evaporation and keep your plants happy.

    Bonus tip: talking to your plants might not be scientifically proven, but it certainly can’t hurt — and it makes you look delightfully eccentric to the neighbours.

    MIL OSI United Kingdom –

    June 4, 2025

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: There’s still time to enter Go CV’s win a wedding competition!

    Source: City of Coventry

    Engaged couples have two weeks left to apply for the win a wedding package with Go CV, worth over £5,000.

    The fantastic prize, which is reserved for Valentine’s Day 2026, includes:

    • A marriage ceremony hosted in the Black Prince Room at Cheylesmore Manor House (Coventry Register Office)
    • Wedding reception and buffet at Drapers’ Hall 
    • Overnight accommodation with breakfast in a Junior Suite at the Telegraph Hotel 
    • Flower bouquets provided by Isabel’s Flower Studio
    • Photographs by UR Rosa Photography
    • Social media ready content by Electric Joy Moments Content Creator
    • Brody Swain as Wedding Toastmaster at the ceremony and reception.

    To have the chance of winning this amazing prize, complete the form on the Go CV website and tell us in no more than 300 words why you deserve to win.  Entrants for this wonderful prize need to be a Coventry resident and also hold a fully validated Go CV card.

    Deadline for entries are 23.59, on Sunday 15 June 2025.   Winners will be notified by the end of June and must consent to publicity of their special day.

    Councillor Kamran Caan, Cabinet Member, Public Health, Sport and Wellbeing, said:

    “Being a Go CV cardholder brings many benefits to our city residents so if you are already a member, check out to see how you can enter. If you’re not already a member, then I’d encourage you to sign up and get the chance to enter the competition.”

    “I’m sure there are Coventry couples out there who would love the opportunity to win this prize, especially as for many people, the costs involved in having a wedding or ceremony are a challenge.

    “It’s really important that we continue to promote through Go CV the amazing cultural venues and attractions we have in the city. Through the funding we’ve attracted, this is a really exciting and creative way to raise the profile of the city’s cultural assets and, of course, provide a brilliant opportunity for a Coventry couple.

    “Good luck to all entrants and I look forward to hearing more about the lucky couple.”

    Full details on what the package includes, how to apply, terms and conditions and lots more information with details about the  partners’ offers included in the prize, are available at go-cv.co.uk/winawedding .

    Published: Tuesday, 3rd June 2025

    MIL OSI United Kingdom –

    June 4, 2025

  • MIL-OSI United Nations: WFP acts early in Bangladesh to respond to worsening floods, calling for urgent support to reach millions more

    Source: World Food Programme

    DHAKA – As relentless rains batter southeastern Bangladesh, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is on the ground responding to rising needs in some of the country’s most vulnerable communities.

    On 29 May, at the request of the Government, WFP activated its emergency response in Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar District, just hours after flood warnings were triggered. Through its anticipatory action mechanism, 6,500 people received BDT 5,000 (US$43) per family, transferred directly to their mobile wallets. This early support allowed families to buy food and essentials, protect their homes and livelihoods, and brace for the floods ahead.

    “As always, climate shocks hit hardest in communities already living in poverty and facing high food insecurity,” said Dom Scalpelli, WFP Country Director in Bangladesh. “Because we acted early, families had a chance to prepare and face the storm with greater resilience.” 

    To respond to climate shocks this year, WFP has developed a four-phase emergency preparedness and response plan. It includes anticipatory action before the emergency to help people prepare, emergency food rations immediately after, financial support for affected people to access food as markets begin to reopen, and cash-for-work and income-generating activities to help communities recover quickly. 

    “Anticipatory action gives families a chance to prepare – to buy food, secure their homes and stay safe. But this window is narrow, and resources are limited. We are calling on partners to act with us – early, fast and at scale – to protect lives before the next wave of flooding hits,” added Scalpelli. 

    WFP aims to reach over 6 million people at risk but faces a funding gap of US$55 million.

    WFP’s latest response is part of a growing national effort to strengthen early action in Bangladesh. In 2024, over 15 anticipatory action frameworks were activated by UN agencies and INGOs. In 2025, 46 agencies are expected to implement anticipatory action, with increasing national leadership and expanded coverage of hazards like heatwaves, landslides and droughts.

    WFP’s anticipatory action is supported by partners including the European Union and donors contributing to our Global Anticipatory Action Trust Fund such as Germany and Ireland. We also acknowledge pooled funding and multilateral support, including from the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) and donors like Belgium, whose contribution enabled our recent response in Teknaf.

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    “I’ve never received any money during past rainy seasons or floods,” said Nurul Begum, who received WFP’s anticipatory assistance. In the picture, the mother of three smiles as she shows a message confirming receipt of BDT 5,000 from WFP. © WFP/Saikat Mojumder

     

    The United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change. 

    Follow us on X @wfp_bangladesh, Facebook @WFPinBangladesh, Instagram @wfp_bangladesh  

     

    MIL OSI United Nations News –

    June 4, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Canada: Keeping Coaldale and Lethbridge County safe from floods

    For more than three decades, the Town of Coaldale and Lethbridge County, located within the Malloy Drainage Basin, have experienced destructive floods that can damage homes, businesses and public infrastructure. Together with the St. Mary River Irrigation District (SMRID), the town and county have been working to address and mitigate the flooding dangers faced by their residents.

    Thanks in large part to Alberta government funding, groundbreaking is now underway for a new stormwater management facility that will reduce the risk of overland flooding in the region. This will help protect lives, livelihoods and critical infrastructure in southern Alberta for years to come.

    Alberta’s government provided $3.73 million in funding through the Drought and Flood Protection Program to support critical community upgrades, including constructing new stormwater ponds and building a new South Coaldale regional stormwater management facility that will increase regional stormwater capacity and help combat overland flooding.

    “This project is an important step toward protecting southern Albertans from future floods. By investing in the right infrastructure today, we’re building a safer, stronger province for generations to come.”

    Rebecca Schulz, Minister of Environment and Protected Areas

    “I am pleased to see work underway for a new facility to help Coaldale manage stormwater effectively and help to keep their homes, businesses and farmland protected. This is a great example of working together to build a more resilient future for the region.”

    Grant Hunter, Associate Minister of Water

    “For decades, Coaldale has been vulnerable to flooding events that have impacted homes, businesses and essential infrastructure. This new stormwater management facility is a long overdue and much-needed investment in public safety and community resilience. We’re proud to be working alongside our regional partners to deliver a solution that not only protects our residents today, but also positions Coaldale for sustainable growth into the future.”

    Jack Van Rijn, mayor, Town of Coaldale

    “We see significant value in this project. This facility is an investment in our communities to keep residents safe and protect the agricultural land that is so critical to the success of our region. By working in partnership with Coaldale and SMRID, we can ensure a lasting and long-term benefit for generations. Regional collaboration is essential to leveraging our collective resources and achieving outcomes that benefit the entire area.”

    Tory Campbell, reeve, Lethbridge County

    “The SMRID is thrilled to see the south Coaldale regional stormwater management facility  moving forward and are proud to support this important project. The SWMF will benefit the communities in the Malloy Drainage Basin, and southern Alberta more broadly, and play a critical role in flood mitigation in the future. The project exemplifies the spirit of regional partnership and co-operation, and will support the social, environmental and economic objectives of the area and protect homes, property and irrigation infrastructure that is vital to economic prosperity in the region.”

    David Westwood, general manager, St. Mary River Irrigation District

    The five-year, $125-million Drought and Flood Protection program is helping municipalities and Indigenous communities protect critical infrastructure from flooding and drought and improve public safety. The next round of funding applications will open in October, with another $25 million available to protect businesses, families and communities.

    Quick facts

    • The new south Coaldale stormwater management facility will help mitigate runoff from a 3,662-hectare rural catchment area during 1:100-year storm events, reducing the risk of future disasters.
    • The facility will include 100,000 cubic metres of stormwater storage.
    • The total project cost is estimated at $5.3 million, with $3.73 million being funded through Alberta’s Drought and Flood Protection Program.
    • Once constructed, the facility will provide significant protection to over 750 residences, roadways, municipal infrastructure and agricultural land.
    • Construction will begin this spring and is expected to be complete by the fall of 2026.

    Related information

    • Drought and Flood Protection Program
    • Approved projects

    MIL OSI Canada News –

    June 4, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Canada: Investment in anti-violence projects supports Indigenous people in B.C.

    Source: Government of Canada regional news

    New funding for B.C.’s Path Forward Community Fund will ensure that Indigenous people have the resources they need to address violence against Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people.

    “Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people experience violence far too often, and decades of harmful policies and practices have created cycles that continue to affect people today,” said Garry Begg, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General. “Our government is committed to ensuring that Indigenous people and communities have the resources and support they need to drive community solutions to ending violence.”

    Since the Path Forward Community Fund was created in 2022, almost $21 million has been invested in community-safety planning and capacity building for Indigenous people through eligible organizations, such as First Nations, Bands, Tribal Councils and Treaty First Nation Governments; Métis chartered communities and Métis organizations; and urban/off-reserve Indigenous organizations. This includes an additional $5 million in funding this year through the National Action Plan to End Gender-based Violence.

    The fund is managed by the B.C. Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres and has supported 86 Indigenous-led community projects. Projects have included funding to the Skidegate Band Council to run the Path Forward community workshop on anti-violence and to the Fraser Valley Métis Association to support gatherings to learn about issues affecting Métis Two-Spirit and LGBTQQIA+ communities.

    “The Path Forward Community Fund is helping Indigenous communities and organizations create their own culturally safe solutions to address gender-based violence,” said Christine Boyle, B.C. Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation. “We know there is more to do, and we’re committed to working hand-in-hand with Indigenous partners to build a province that is safer for Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people.”

    The Province has also released its 2025 status update to A Path Forward: Priorities and Early Strategies for B.C., which responds to the final report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.

    B.C.’s Path Forward 2025 status update outlines the progress that has been made in addressing the systemic causes of violence against Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people in B.C. and highlights key actions the government is taking to continue this critical work. These key actions include implementing the Anti-Racism Act, which establishes a whole-of-government approach to dismantling systemic racism and advancing racial equity, and Safe and Supported: B.C.’s Gender-Based Violence Action Plan, which sets out important steps the Province is taking to prevent and respond to gender-based violence.

    The release of the 2025 Path Forward report coincides with the sixth anniversary of Reclaiming Power and Place: The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, which was issued on June 3, 2019.

    B.C.’s Path Forward includes 28 mandate-letter commitments that align with the inquiry’s 231 Calls for Justice and demonstrate the Province’s determination to end violence against Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. Support for the Path Forward Community Fund also furthers the ongoing work under B.C.’s Gender-Based Violence Action Plan.

    Quotes:

    Rechie Valdez, federal Minister of Women and Gender Equality –

    “Everyone deserves to feel safe – including Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQIA+ people. Indigenous-led solutions that reflect culture, community and lived experience are key to ending gender-based violence. Through the National Action Plan, the Government of Canada is supporting B.C.’s Path Forward Community Fund – a step toward reconciliation and a future rooted in safety, dignity and healing.”

    Jennifer Blatherwick, parliamentary secretary for gender equity –

    “Our commitment to addressing violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQIA+ people is unwavering. We honour the work that has been done, and we recognize that there is much more to do in addressing the root causes of violence, including colonialism, racism and misogyny.”

    Julie Robertson, interim executive director of BCAAFC –

    “Indigenous people cannot truly heal without the financial freedom to facilitate their own healing their way. Each year, when we receive the Path Forward Community Fund applications, we see the creative and culturally safe solutions that Indigenous communities and organizations come up with that target their community’s specific needs at that time. This funding ensures that Indigenous communities are able to adapt their approach to their community’s evolving needs.”

    Learn More:

    To read the 2025 Path Forward Report, visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/download/BBAEE8B72E28431188AC27ED33692B68

    For more information about the B.C. Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres and the Path Forward Community Fund, visit: https://bcaafc.com/

    To read the Reclaiming Power and Place: The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, visit: https://www.mmiwg-ffada.ca/final-report/

    MIL OSI Canada News –

    June 4, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Canada: The FCAA Warns Consumers of Unlicensed Door to Door Sellers Offering Security Cameras and Security Systems

    Source: Government of Canada regional news

    Released on June 3, 2025

    The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA) has received information regarding unlicensed door-to-door sellers in North Battleford selling security cameras and security systems. Saskatchewan residents are reminded to only deal with door-to-door sellers licensed by the FCAA.

     All door-to-door salespeople, also known as direct sellers, are required to be licensed in Saskatchewan pursuant to The Direct Sellers Act and Regulations. They must also adhere to specific contract requirements and cancellation rules. To view a comprehensive list of licensed door-to-door sellers, visit FCAA411.

    Tips for Consumers Considering Door-to-Door Purchases

    If you decide to purchase goods or services from a door-to-door seller, consider the following tips:

    • Ask to see a copy of their licence and verify their listing on FCAA411.
    • Read the contract carefully, including the fine print.
    • Ask questions if you do not understand something.
    • Do not feel pressured to make an immediate purchase.
    • Keep down payments to a minimum; the higher the amount paid in advance, the greater the risk of loss.
    • Never hand over a blank cheque.
    • Avoid paying in cash or agreeing to services without documentation.
    • Check the seller’s rating and customer reviews on the Better Business Bureau directory at https://www.bbb.org/ or call 1-888-352-7601.

    Consumer Rights for Door-to-Door Sales

    If a salesperson comes to your door, here are some rights you should be aware of:

    • All contracts must be in writing unless the sale is less than $100.
    • All direct sales contracts must include a statement of cancellation rights.
    • You have 10 days to cancel a contract without needing to provide a reason.
    • If a contract is canceled, the vendor must refund all money received under the contract within 15 days of cancellation.

    For questions about door-to-door sellers, please contact the FCAA’s Consumer Protection Division toll-free at 1-877-880-5550 or by email at branch.consumerprotection@gov.sk.ca

    For more information about contract rights and cancellation rules, visit: https://fcaa.gov.sk.ca/regulated-businesses-persons/businesses/directdoor-to-door-sellers

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    MIL OSI Canada News –

    June 4, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: CMS Statement on Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA)

    Source: US Department of Health and Human Services

    The Department of Health and Human Services and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) are rescinding July 2022 guidance from CMS with the subject “Reinforcement of EMTALA Obligations specific to Patients who are Pregnant or are Experiencing Pregnancy Loss” (QSO-22-22-Hospitals) and (QSO-21-22-Hospitals) and the accompanying

    MIL OSI USA News –

    June 4, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: 117-Units of Affordable Housing for Seniors in the Bronx

    Source: US State of New York

    overnor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams today announced the completion of YP Senior Residence, a 117-unit affordable housing development in the Morris Heights neighborhood of The Bronx that is reserved for older New Yorkers. The $81 million project includes 37 supportive apartments where eligible tenants will receive on-site support services. Under Governor Hochul’s leadership, New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) has financed almost 6,200 affordable homes in The Bronx. YP Senior Residence continues this effort and complements Governor Hochul’s $25 billion five-year housing plan, which is on track to create or preserve 100,000 affordable homes statewide.

    “New York is committed to supporting our more vulnerable communities, including seniors who help build and shape neighborhoods throughout the state,” Governor Hochul said. “As an affordable housing development for older New Yorkers, YP Senior Residence is making the cost of living more affordable for over 100 households in The Bronx. Thank you to our partners for bringing this important project to fruition.”

    New York City Mayor Eric Adams said, “From creating record amounts of senior housing for older New Yorkers to building historic amounts of supportive housing for people who need a little extra help, we have the most pro-housing mayoral administration in New York City history. Through our partnership with Governor Hochul and projects like this one in the Bronx, we have doubled down on those efforts, delivering the housing that New Yorkers need at prices they can afford. Whether it’s individual developments like this or generational initiatives like our ‘City of Yes for Housing Opportunity’ plan to revitalize New York City’s zoning code, we are showing what is possible when government at all levels comes together to make a real difference in building a more affordable city for New Yorkers.”

    Apartments at YP Senior Residence are available to households earning up to 60 percent of the Area Median Income. There are 37 units reserved for New Yorkers age 55 and older experiencing chronic homelessness eligible for on-site support services. The remaining 80 units are available to New Yorkers age 62 and older.

    YP Senior Residence includes sustainable features such as rooftop solar panels and a Variant Refrigerant Flow heating and cooling system that captures and repurposes heat already in the environment. There are Energy Star® appliances, LED lighting, energy recovery ventilation for improved indoor air quality, water-conserving plumbing, and a green roof.

    The building is designed to promote a supportive environment and socialization while combatting isolation. It is full of indoor and outdoor gathering spaces including communal lounges on each floor, a rooftop terrace, and a landscaped courtyard.

    The project’s developer and support services provider is the Volunteers of America — Greater New York. Robert Sanborn Development is the co-developer.

    YP Senior Residence is supported by HCR’s Federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program which generated nearly $35 million in equity, a $20 million first mortgage bond from its Housing Finance Agency, $4.4 million from its Office of Resilient Homes and Communities’ Affordable Housing Fund Program, and $1.7 million from its Senior Housing Program.

    The project also received $6.5 million from the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development’s (HPD) Senior Affordable Rental Apartments program, $6.1 million from the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance’s Homeless Housing and Assistance Program, $1 million in Reso A capital discretionary funding from the Bronx Borough President and the Bronx delegation of the City Council, and $135,000 from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority.

    Operating funding for the supportive units is being provided by the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative, administered by the New York State Department of Health. All apartments will benefit from Project-Based Section 8 vouchers administered by NYC HPD.

    New York State Homes and Community Renewal Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas said, “Older New Yorkers deserve the opportunity to remain in the communities they love, and that means creating affordable apartments that provide the resources and amenities they need to live independently. This $81 million investment will allow more than 100 senior households to stay in The Bronx and offers support to those individuals who need it most. We thank Governor Hochul and each of our partners for their continued commitment to addressing the housing crisis.”

    New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance Commissioner Barbara C. Guinn said, “The Homeless Housing and Assistance Program’s investment in YP Senior Residence will provide chronically homeless seniors in the Bronx with safe, affordable, apartments they can call home, along with easy access to vital support services that will help them remain housed and age in place with dignity and independence. We are grateful to Governor Hochul for continuing to make permanent supportive housing a priority in New York State, and to all the state and local partners who supported the development of this important project.”

    New York State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald said, “Access to affordable housing and adequate support is critical for older adults who may otherwise experience isolation, preventable illness, homelessness or even death. Under the leadership of Governor Hochul, the Department is committed to the wellbeing of all New Yorkers, and affordable and supportive housing like the YP Senior Residence will help some of our most vulnerable residents achieve basic needs for health and safety.”

    New York State Office for the Aging Director Greg Olsen said, “Housing that is affordable, accessible, and supportive ranks among the highest priorities for older adults across New York State. Thanks to Governor Hochul, New York State is addressing this need with a comprehensive plan that brings forth innovative housing models to address health and social needs at the heart of age-friendly community development.”

    New York State Energy Research and Development Authority Doreen M. Harris, President & CEO said, “The completion of today’s project welcomes more than 100 clean, comfortable living spaces to the Bronx and helps ensure New York residents benefit from the latest modern building solutions. Through the use of energy efficient appliances, ventilation, and plumbing, these affordable housing units and community spaces will improve the quality of life for many senior citizens within the community.”

    New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development Acting Commissioner Ahmed Tigani said, “Older New Yorkers are often the anchors of our communities and the stewards of our shared history. That’s why, at HPD, we are deeply committed to ensuring that those who helped build and sustain their neighborhoods can age with dignity in safe, affordable homes. Today’s event is a testament to the incredible work that can happen when we work together — guided by our values and commitment to take care of our neighbors, including those who need a bit of additional support — and deliver real, tangible results.”

    New York City Department of Homeless Services Administrator Joslyn Carter said, “I commend Volunteers of America-Greater New York for recognizing that older adults face unique challenges in remaining stably housed and for building affordable, supportive housing that will allow senior residents to continue to be vibrant, important members of their community. VOA-GNY has long been a vital collaborator with DHS in addressing homelessness. Here, they are stepping up once again to serve a need and ensure that older adults age with dignity and respect, maintain or establish social connections as they leave transitional housing to a permanent home.”

    New York City Department of Social Services Commissioner Molly Wasow Park said, “One of my biggest priorities as commissioner has been to build bridges between the affordable housing side and the homeless services lane to create a pipeline of housing options for vulnerable New Yorkers. This project and the work of Volunteers of America-Greater New York will facilitate shelter exits and confront the issue of senior homelessness. The benefits of this residence couldn’t be clearer. We are thrilled for the tenants, who will have access to services they deserve, and we applaud VOA-GNY for being a valued partner in the effort to combat homelessness.”

    Senator Kirsten Gillibrand said, “Seniors are a crucial pillar of communities across New York, and we must ensure that they have a safe and supportive place to call home. The YP Senior Residence will address the growing threats of homelessness and isolation among older adults by creating 117 affordable and supportive apartments— Including units housing seniors who have experienced homelessness and building a safe, supportive environment for its occupants. I look forward to the positive change this project will bring to the Bronx and beyond, and I will continue to fight for the right of all Americans to age with dignity and security.”

    State Senator Robert Jackson said, “A society is judged by how it treats its elders — and today, we take a proud step forward. The YP Senior Residence is more than brick and mortar — it is policy made personal. It is what happens when we invest in care, not neglect; in permanence, not patches. This building says to our seniors—especially those who have known homelessness — that your journey matters, your dignity matters, and their golden years will not be lived in the shadows. Let this ribbon cutting also be a ribbon of commitment — to build not just housing, but justice, equity, and community. Congratulations to Volunteers of America and everyone who helped turn vision into refuge. Let’s keep building”

    Assemblymember Yudelka Tapia said, “Ensuring our seniors have access to safe, affordable housing is a top priority. I am proud to celebrate this housing development for the Bronx, a place where our seniors can age with dignity and independence. This is exactly the kind of investment we need to ensure every New Yorker has a safe and supportive place to call home.”

    Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson said, “Ensuring our older adults have safe, stable, and affordable housing is not just a promise, but a priority. With the completion of YP Senior Residence, we are taking a significant step forward in allowing our most seasoned residents to age in place with dignity, stability, and the support they deserve. I am grateful to Governor Hochul, the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development, the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, the Bronx delegation of the City Council, and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority for their continued partnership in uplifting our older New Yorkers and investing in a future where every generation is cared for and valued.”

    VOA-GNY President and CEO Jeffrey R. Ginsburg said, “It is an honor to help reverse the growing crisis of senior homelessness, and address the serious risks social isolation and loneliness can have on the health of older adults. We thank our partners for their generosity and collaboration, without whom the development of YP Senior Residence would not have been possible. Older New Yorkers deserve to age with dignity and independence, and we are proud to help make this possible.”

    Governor Hochul’s Housing Agenda
    Governor Hochul is dedicated to addressing New York’s housing crisis and making the State more affordable and more livable for all New Yorkers. As part of the FY 2025 Enacted Budget, the Governor secured a landmark agreement to increase New York’s housing supply through new tax incentives, capital funding, and new protections for renters and homeowners. Building on this commitment, the FY 2026 Enacted Budget includes more than $1.5 billion in new State funding for housing, a Housing Access Voucher pilot program, and new policies to improve affordability for tenants and homebuyers. These measures complement the Governor’s five-year, $25 billion Housing Plan, included in the FY 2023 Budget, to create or preserve 100,000 affordable homes statewide, including 10,000 with support services for vulnerable populations, plus the electrification of an additional 50,000 homes. More than 60,000 homes have been created or preserved to date.

    The FY 2025 and 2026 Enacted Budgets also strengthened the Governor’s Pro-Housing Community Program – which allows certified localities exclusive access to up to $750 million in discretionary State funding. Currently, more than 300 communities have received Pro Housing certification, including New York City.

    MIL OSI USA News –

    June 4, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: Cornwall — Police have a busy winter at the Cornwall border

    Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

    Between January 1, 2025 and April 1, 2025, the Ontario RCMP Border Integrity team and its partners in the Cornwall region, laid multiple charges and seized a total of $561,568 worth of contraband tobacco products. The RCMP allege that several individuals have attempted to smuggle unstamped tobacco, cigarettes, cigars and nicotine pouches which are being unlawfully imported for unregulated resale in convenience stores and other retail outlets into Ontario.

    The Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) is a joint task force made up of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), and the Ontario Ministry of Finance. We work closely with our trusted Canadian and US partners to combat crime on both sides of the border.

    On January 7th, a CBSA led initiative partnering with the Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) stopped a vehicle under Section 99(1)(f) of the Customs Act and a search of the vehicle found 28 boxes of unstamped tobacco with a total of 280,000 cigarettes. Driver James Johnson (34 yrs.), from Saint Regis, QC was charged with Possession of Unstamped Tobacco under Section 32(1) of the Excise Act, 2001 and Operation while Prohibited under Section 320.18 of the Criminal Code. Passenger Dylan David (35 yrs.), from Hogansburg, NY was charged with Possession of Unstamped Tobacco under Section 32(1) of the Excise Act, 2001 and Section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) for Possession of a Schedule 1 Drug – Fentanyl.

    On January 12th, a vehicle was examined by the CBSA under Section 99(1)(f) of the Customs Act and found to contain 9,360 unstamped cigars. Nadir Khedidem (23 yrs.), from Mirabel, QC was charged by the RCMP pursuant to Section 32(1) of the Excise Act, 2001 and was convicted.

    On January 16th, two vehicles that had crossed the Cornwall border were stopped and searched under Section 99(1)(f) of the Customs Act and a total of 18 cases of nicotine pouches, for a total of 36,000 pouches were seized. Reese Hitterman-Carr (24 yrs.) from Lancaster, ON and Adam Bomberry (31 yrs.) from Akwesasne, NY were arrested and charged under Sections 155 and 159 (1) of the Customs Act.

    On January 27th, Lawrence Oakes (22 yrs) from Cornwall was arrested by Cornwall RCMP after fleeing from a secondary examination by CBSA officers at the border and striking a marked Police vehicle. Oakes is charged with Assaulting a Police Officer with a weapon, Dangerous Driving, Flight from Police and Fail to Comply to Release Order.

    In late February, a CBSA led initiative partnering with the CRTF collaborated to arrest, Robert Green (32 yrs.), from Ohsweken, ON under Sections 155 and 159(1) of the Customs Act and Section 32(1) of the Excise Act, 2001 for possession of 37,000 nicotine pouches, 7200 cigars and 1440 ounces of chewing tobacco for a total of $294,560. Green was released on an undertaking and appeared in court on May 20th.

    On February 26th a CBSA led initiative partnering with the CRTF spotted three individuals behind a restaurant in Cornwall where they were allegedly exchanging nicotine pouches from the trunks of their vehicles. RCMP arrested all three males on Customs Act charges and seized over $ 160 Thousand dollars’ worth of nicotine pouches. Nasim El Bendago (22 yrs.) from Gatineau, QC, Zahir Taskie (20 yrs.) from Orleans, ON, and Mark Wesley (24 yrs.) from Scarborough, ON were arrested under Sections 155 and 159(1) of the Customs Act for possession of these nicotine pouches. Wesley also faces charges for possession for the purpose of trafficking under Section 5 (2) of the CDSA. All three were released on undertakings and will appear in court on June 3rd.

    On February 24th, Megan Morin (22 yrs.) from Longueuil, QC was found with a total of 255 cartons of illegal cigars which was seized from the trunk of the vehicle she was driving. Morin was charged with Possession of Unstamped Tobacco, contrary to Section 32(1) of the Excise Act, 2001, released on an undertaking and was convicted on May 7th.

    In March, law enforcement seized 3,122 tins of flavoured nicotine pouches from a driver allegedly attempting to illegally import them across the Cornwall border. The male driver was arrested initially under Sections 155 and 159(1) of the Customs Act, however, has subsequently been released without charges.

    On March 8th, a traffic stop led the OPP and RCMP to an observation of a total of 2,532 tins of Unstamped Tobacco valued at over $56,000 which was seized immediately. The driver, Asiful Haque (27 yrs.) from Scarborough, ON was arrested under Section 32(1) of the Excise Act, 2001 for Unlawful Possession of Unstamped Tobacco. Haque was released on bail and is scheduled to appear in court on May 29th.

    “Thanks to the CBSA, OPP, OPP-BEST, Ontario Ministry of Finance, and Cornwall RCMP for their dedicated collaboration which continues to produce successful results, taking contraband, including nicotine pouches, off our streets.”
    —Inspector Etienne Thauvette, Officer in Charge RCMP Cornwall Detachment

    “Canada Border Services Agency officers are committed to disrupting organized crime. By intercepting contraband, we stop proceeds from being reinvested into other criminal activity. We will continue to work closely with the RCMP and other law enforcement partners to keep our communities safe.”
    —Jag Johnston, Regional Director General, CBSA Northern Ontario Region

    “The OPP is committed to working with our provincial and national partners to stem the flow of contraband tobacco, as well as illegal drugs and firearms, contributing to safer communities.”
    – OPP Acting Detective Inspector Tyler Stewart, Border Enforcement Security Task Force

    Products seized

    • Unstamped tobacco: 633 KG
    • Cigarettes: 280 000
    • Nicotine pouches: 180 380
    • Cigars: 17 400
    • Chewing tobacco: 1440 oz

    Vehicles seized

    • 2003 Chevy Silverado
    • 2015 Mazda 3
    • 2010 Black Kia Forte
    • 2020 Grey Honda Civic
    • 2014 White KIA Sedan
    • 2010 White Honda Civic
    • 2005 GMC Savana
    • 2009 White Dodge Ram Crew Cab

    Fast facts:

    • Ontario RCMP Border Integrity protect over 2,700km of the Canada-US border from Cornwall through the Great Lakes to the Manitoba border. The Canada-US border is the longest, safest border in the world.
    • Oral nicotine pouches over the 4mg limit as per the Food and Drugs Act are classified as prescription drugs as per Health Canada’s prescription drug list.
    • No person other than one of following shall import a prescription drug: a practitioner, a drug manufacturer, a wholesale druggist, a pharmacist or a resident of a foreign country while a visitor to Canada (policy of a 90-day supply).
    • Its effects are widespread, impacting public health, public safety, government revenue, and the broader economy.
    • Revenues from contraband tobacco often support organized crime activities, such as drug trafficking, human trafficking, and firearms smuggling.
    • Smuggling networks engage in violent activities and corruption, increasing risks to the public and law enforcement agencies.
    • The Canada Border Services Agency screens goods coming into Canada and examines more closely those that may pose a threat to the safety of Canadians.
    • For the latest enforcement statistics, visit Canada Border Services Agency seizures.

    If you have any information related to smuggling, drug importation, trafficking, or possession, or wish to report other criminality, you can contact the Ontario RCMP at 1-800-387-0020, the confidential CBSA Border Watch toll-free line at 1-888-502-9060 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), at any time.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Illegal immigrant gets 12 years in prison for his part in India-based fraud targeting elderly victims across the Midwest

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – An illegal immigrant from India got 12 years in prison for his role in an imposter scam that defrauded elderly victims in three states out of more than $400,000.

    In February, a federal jury convicted Nirav B. Patel, 44, an Indian citizen, of one count of conspiracy to commit wire and mail fraud, three counts of wire fraud, and one count of illegal entry into the U.S. by an alien.

    “This illegal alien admitted that he came to Illinois because the state would give him a driver’s license, and then he used that license to steal from the elderly all across the Midwest,” said U.S. Attorney Steven D. Weinhoeft. “We will continue to do all we can to remove this criminal element from our country.”

    In an imposter scam, fraudsters pose as government officials to manipulate and exploit elderly victims for money.  This scheme targeted elderly victims with text messages and emails purportedly warning that their Amazon accounts had been compromised. When the victims followed up on the messages, they were redirected to scammers posing as federal agents who convinced the victims that they were victims of identity theft who needed to withdraw their life savings to be held in phony U.S. Treasury or FTC trust accounts for safekeeping. 

    In reality, the money was stolen and ultimately transferred to accounts controlled by the scammers in India.  The fraudsters kept the victims on the hook by calling them constantly, sometimes for up to 12 hours a day.  The scammers also threatened victims with criminal liability if they told their friends or family what was going on. 

    Patel traveled to the elderly victims’ residences to pick up cash and assets to support the crime.  Trial testimony established that, in one instance, Patel picked up $177,000 in gold bars from an elderly resident at her assisted living facility, even though she was pushing a walker and on oxygen.

    In addition to the fraud charges, Patel was convicted for entering the U.S. illegally. Evidence showed that Patel snuck into the U.S. near Vancouver before connecting with the fraudsters in Georgia.  Patel’s fraud operation was based in the Chicago, where he could get an Illinois driver’s license despite being in the U.S. unlawfully.  From there, he drove hundreds of miles through Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana to take money and gold from elderly victims on behalf of the fraud scheme.

    In imposing the 12-year sentence, the Court rejected Patel’s claim that he had no idea what was going on, noting the scammers entrusted Patel with hundreds of thousands of dollars at a time.  These scams need people on the ground in the U.S. in order to be successful, the court continued, and those willing to help them steal from elderly victims should receive stiff sentences to deter others from doing the same thing in the future.

    “This case highlights the serious public safety risks posed by individuals who enter the United States illegally and exploit our systems to target some of the most vulnerable among us,” said ICE Homeland Security Investigations Chicago Special Agent in Charge Matthew Scarpino. “HSI remains committed to identifying and dismantling transnational criminal schemes, especially carried out by perpetrators who flout our immigration laws to defraud and target elderly Americans. HSI will continue working with our partners to ensure that those who abuse our country’s generosity are held accountable.”

    The Federal Trade Commission reported in March 2025 that imposter scams are now the most common type of consumer fraud against Americans.  If you or a loved one has been a victim of this kind of fraud, call the National Elder Fraud Hotline by dialing 1-833-372-8311.

    The case was investigated by Homeland Security Investigations, the Edwardsville Police Department, the Merrill Wisconsin Police Department, the Lincoln County Wisconsin Sheriff’s Office, and the Franklin Indiana Police Department.

    Assistant U.S. Attorneys Peter T. Reed and Steve Weinhoeft prosecuted the case.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Convicted Felon Pleads Guilty to Illegal Possession of a Machinegun and a Firearm

    Source: United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF)

    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A convicted felon has pleaded guilty to illegally possessing two firearms, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona.

    Kelvontae Rashad Wallace, 26, of Pell City, Alabama, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge R. David Proctor to being a felon in possession of a firearm and possession of a machinegun.

    According to the plea agreement, between December 2023 and January 2024, Wallace illegally possessed a firearm and a machinegun on two separate occasions:

    On December 15, 2023, Talladega police officers responded to a call of a person shot at the Orange #1 gas station. Officers responded to the scene and found a victim lying on the ground that had been shot in the stomach, back, and both legs. Officers collected five .45 caliber spent shell casings from the scene and there were at least three bullet holes in the glass on the store windows and door. Surveillance video from the store showed Wallace drive up to the store, exit his vehicle, and shoot the victim with a Glock pistol that had been converted to a machinegun using machinegun conversion device, commonly referred to as a “Glock switch.”

    On January 2, 2024, the U.S. Marshals Service Gulf Coast Fugitive Task Force and the Pell City Police Department went to Wallace’s apartment to arrest him for warrants for Assault, Fist Degree and Shooting into an Occupied Building arising from the December incident in Talladega. When the officers arrived, Wallace attempted to flee out the back door of the apartment, but the officers were able to apprehend and arrest him. Officers recovered a Century Arms Micro VSKA 7.62x39mm pistol with a round chambered and a loaded magazine from Wallace’s apartment.    

    ATF investigated the case along with the U.S. Marshals Service Gulf Coast Fugitive Task Force, Pell City Police Department, Talladega Police Department, and Anniston Police Department.  Assistant U.S. Attorney Kristy M. Peoples prosecuted the case.  

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    June 4, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: ATF Warns Against Dangerous Illegal Explosive Devices

    Source: United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF)

    Philadelphia – The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Philadelphia Field Division warns Pennsylvanians about the dangers of illegal explosive devices before the July 4th holiday and encourages the public to report their manufacture and sales to protect their community.

    “They are dangerous explosives, not playthings for amusement,” said Eric DeGree, Special Agent in Charge of the ATF Philadelphia Field Division. “Just handling these devices puts you and anyone else around at risk of serious injury or death.”

    “Their manufacture, storage and handling can lead to deadly explosions and fire,” DeGree added. “When you buy them, you’re supporting dangerous criminal activity.”

    These dangerous devices are a particular concern in Pennsylvania, which accounted for almost 20% of all ATF illegal explosive device investigations nation-wide since 2020. To tackle the problem ATF Philadelphia works with state and local fire and police agencies as well as federal law enforcement agencies like the U.S. Postal Inspection Service to prevent manufacture and sales of illegal explosive devices, and to hold perpetrators accountable.

    “They’ll blow your hand or face off,” said Tim Brooks, a Certified Explosive Specialist Bomb Technician from the Philadelphia Police Department Bomb Disposal Unit assigned to the ATF Philadelphia Arson and Explosives Task Force. He is all too familiar with the danger posed by these devices, whose misuse can be deadly. “These devices are manufactured without safety oversight or quality control. The fillers inside occasionally contain small rocks that when bumped together can cause the slightest spark and set these off!”

    As part of its core mission, ATF actively regulates and investigates the illegal use of explosives. Under federal explosives law, it is illegal to manufacture, store, distribute, receive or transport explosive materials without a federal explosives license or permit. Violations are punishable with up to 10 years in federal prison.

    It is important to distinguish illegal explosives from regular consumer fireworks. Here are some signs that a device may be an illegal explosive device:

    • They are sold in a non-commercial location, such as out of a vehicle or residence.
    • The person with the device has no evidence of a receipt or commercial packaging, or they cannot tell you where they originally purchased it.
    • The device is often 1-6 inches long and up to an inch or more in diameter.
    • The casing resembles a roll of coins with a fuse. Some outer shells are made of cardboard tubes.
    • The outer covering is red, silver or brown in color.
    • The device looks oddly shaped and wrapped in brown paper that may be filled with an explosive material.

    These devices should not be handled if you have or find one. Anyone with such explosives (or items they think may be explosives) should act with extreme care and contact their police or fire departments for guidance. Either call the ATF tip line below or 911 to turn it over. The authorities will coordinate for proper safe handling and disposal.

    To protect yourself and your community ATF urges the public to report manufacturing or sales to your local police or ATF tip line at 888-ATF-BOMB (283-2662), 888-ATF-TIPS (283-8477), ATFTips@atf.gov, http://atf.gov/atf-tips, or via the ReportIt® app.

    “Have a happy and safe Independence Day holiday and summer,” said DeGree. “Don’t let dangerous illegal explosives wreck your life.”

    For further information on illegal explosives, visit the ATF’s website at https://www.atf.gov/explosives/illegal-explosives.

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    June 4, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: Nine Defendants Charged with Federal Immigration Crimes

    Source: United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF)

    Nine Defendants Charged with Federal Immigration Crimes

    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A federal grand jury in Birmingham has charged nine individuals with immigration crimes, announced U.S. Attorney Prim Escalona.

    The following defendants were indicted for illegally reentering the United States after having previously been deported:

    • Jesus Malaquias Manuel-Marcos, 44, a citizen of Guatemala;
    • Sergio Rogelio Sandoval-Luna, 26, a citizen of Mexico;
    • Jose Medrano Aguilar-Rodriguez, 42, a citizen of Mexico;
    • Jose Alberto Sanchez-Pineda, 35, a citizen of Mexico;
    • Sergio Dominguez-Bautista, 42, a citizen of Mexico;
    • Husaid Cruz-Santos, 28, a citizen of Mexico;
    • Berenice Margarita Reyes-Rodriguez, 44, a citizen of Mexico; and
    • Pedro Paz-Diaz, 36, a citizen of Guatemala

    Elvin Geovanny Lopez-Diaz, 19, a citizen of Honduras, was charged with being an alien in possession of a firearm.

    These cases are part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETFs) and Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN). Operation Take Back America partners Homeland Security Investigations – Atlanta and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Nashville Field Division investigated these cases.  

    An indictment contains only charges.  A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Foreign Exchange and Liquidity and Monthly Balance Sheet, May 2025

    Source: Danmarks Nationalbank

    THE FOREIGN-EXCHANGE RESERVE

    In May 2025, the foreign-exchange reserve decreased by kr. 0.5 billion to kr. 660.9 billion. The decrease reflects Danmarks Nationalbank’s net sale of foreign exchange for kr. 0.5 billion, and the central government’s net borrowing of foreign debt for kr. 0.1 billion, cf. table 1.

    For settlement in May, Danmarks Nationalbank has not intervened in the foreign exchange market.

    Danmarks Nationalbank’s net foreign-exchange purchases and the change in the foreign-exchange reserve – table 1

    Kr. billion May 2025 January – May 2025
    Danmarks Nationalbank’s interventions* to purchase foreign exchange, net 0.0 0.0
    Other** -0.5 5.6
    Danmarks Nationalbank’s net foreign-exchange purchases -0.5 5.6
    The central government’s net foreign borrowing*** 0.1 0.9
    Change in the foreign-exchange reserve -0.5 6.5

    Note: Details may not add because of rounding and previously published figure may have been revised. All transactions as per settlement date.

    * Intervention takes place when Danmarks Nationalbank purchases and sells foreign exchange for Danish kroner in the foreign-exchange market in order to stabilise the exchange rate.

    ** Comprises e.g. interest accrued on the foreign-exchange reserve, the central government’s net payments in foreign exchange, and changes in the banks’ deposits in euro-denominated accounts at Danmarks Nationalbank.

    *** Including net payments to the central government in foreign exchange as a result of currency swaps.

    DEVELOPMENT IN LIQUIDITY

    In May, the central government’s net financing requirement amounted to kr. -11.8 billion. Since the turn of the year, the central government’s net financing requirement has been kr. -50.8 billion, cf. table 2.

    The net position of the banks and mortgage-credit institutes vis-à-vis Danmarks Nationalbank decreased by kr. 11.7 billion in May, to an outstanding amount of kr. 215.0 billion. In May, the central government’s liquidity impact decreased the net position by kr. 10.9 billion.

    Impact of various factors on the net position of the banks and mortgage-credit institutes via-a-vis Danmarks Nationalbank – table 2

    Kr. billion May 2025 January – May 2025
    The central government’s net financing -11.8 -50.8
    Redemption on domestic central-government debt* 4.4 30.3
    Net bond purchases by the government funds and own portfolio and financing of social housing 0.4 -2.7
    Other** 0.3 1.2
    The central government’s gross domestic financing requirement -6.7 -22.0
    The central government’s gross domestic borrowing*** 4.2 30.4
    The central government’s liquidity impact -10.9 -52.5
    Danmarks Nationalbank’s net foreign-exchange purchases -0.5 5.6
    Danmarks Nationalbank’s net bond purchases 0.1 -0.9
    Other factors**** -0.4 2.2
    Change in net position -11.7 -45.5

    Note: Details may not add because of rounding and previously published figure may have been revised. All transactions as per settlement date.

    * Including krone-denominated payments by the central government in currency swaps.

    ** Comprises foreign net financing requirement and changes in net collateral for the government’s swap portfolio.

    *** Gross long-term borrowing, net short-term borrowing and krone-denominated payments to the central government in currency swaps.

    **** Comprises e.g. changes in banknotes and coins in circulation.

    DANMARKS NATIONALBANK’S INTEREST RATES

    Since 22 April 2025 the discount rate has been 1.85 pct. p.a., since 22 April 2025 the current-account interest rate has been 1.85 pct. p.a., since 22 April 2025 the lending rate has been 2 pct. p.a. and since 22 April 2025 the rate of interest on certificates of deposit has been 1.85 pct. p.a.

    Enquiries can be directed to press advisor Teis Hald Jensen on tel. +45 3363 6066.

    BALANCE SHEET OF DANMARKS NATIONALBANK 31 MAY 2025

    Assets 2025 2025
    1000 kr. 31/05 30/04
    Stock of gold 40,309,044 40,309,044
    Foreign assets 566,881,908 567,242,187
    Claims on the International Monetary Fund 59,637,170 59,630,332
    Claims related to banks’ and mortgage credit institutes’ TARGET accounts in ECB 22,525 35,894
    Monetary-policy lending 30,000,000 1,000
    Other lending 994,843 1,160,292
    – Banks’1) 994,843 1,160,292
    – Miscellaneous loans – –
    Domestic bonds 32,964,923 32,869,523
    Financial fixed assets, etc. 131,550 131,550
    Tangible and intangible fixed assets 784,982 715,435
    Other assets 4,824,247 5,170,251
    736,551,192 707,265,508

    1) Other lending to banks include loans for cash deposits.

    Liabilities 2025 2025
    1000 kr. 31/05 30/04
    Banknotes 46,638,763 46,730,241
    Coins 6,082,989 6,088,949
    Monetary-policy deposits 244,974,905 226,668,294
    – Current accounts 244,974,905 226,668,294
    – Certificates of deposit – –
    Other deposits 15,143,360 15,175,216
    – Deposits related to banks’ and mortgage credit institutes’ TARGET accounts in ECB 22,525 35,894
    – Other deposits from banks’ and mortgage credit institutes’ 871,172 947,726
    – Miscellaneous deposits 14,249,663 14,191,596
    Central government 265,043,218 254,056,564
    Foreign liabilities 5,898,251 5,801,316
    Counterpart of Special Drawing Rights allocated by the IMF (SDR) 45,039,776 45,039,776
    Other liabilities 6,891,005 6,866,227
    Capital and reserves 100,838,925 100,838,925
    736,551,192 707,265,508

    Note: The monthly balance sheet is calculated at beginning of year values +/- accumulated transaction values. The monthly balance does not include value adjustments and accruals, as these are only calculated at year-end, cf. Danmarks Nationalbank’s accounting principles.

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    June 4, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Economics: Secretary-General of ASEAN delivers interventions in Breakout Session on multilateral cooperation and rules-based international trading system at OECD Council at Ministerial Level (MCM)

    Source: ASEAN

    Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, on 3 June 2025, delivered interventions in Breakout Session 2.2 at the OECD Council at Ministerial Level (MCM), in Paris, France. In his interventions, SG Dr. Kao shared ASEAN’s perspectives on enhancing multilateral cooperation and rules-based international trading system to foster more stable and robust global value chains.

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Secretary-General of ASEAN participates in Breakout Session on promoting economic growth at OECD Council at Ministerial Level (MCM)

    Source: ASEAN

    Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, participated in Breakout Session 3.2 at the OECD Council at Ministerial Level (MCM), in Paris, France, on 3 June 2025. The meeting discussed efforts at promoting inclusive economic growth to advance sustainable development objectives.

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  • MIL-OSI Video: Meeting by the UNSG ahead of the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development

    Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)

    High-Level Virtual Meeting convened by the UNSG ahead of the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zheteD2uSX8

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    June 4, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Africa: Nigerian children don’t imagine women as political leaders: what shapes their view

    Source: The Conversation – Africa – By Adebusola Okedele, Senior Lecturer, Political Science, Babcock University

    A new ranking by UN Women and the Inter-Parliamentary Union puts Nigeria 179th out of 185 countries for the percentage of women in the national legislature.

    Women currently make up only 3.9% of seats in the House of Representatives. In the Senate, three of the 108 current members are women. In the executive branch, women head eight of 45 (17.8%) of ministries.

    This absence of women in prominent positions in politics subtly reinforces societal biases and moulds public opinion, which subconsciously excludes women from political leadership.

    We are a group of researchers who have expertise in gender and African politics and childhood political socialisation. We have been researching the political socialisation of children in Nigeria for the past three years.

    Our research in Ogun State reveals that children are internalising what they see on the political stage. We asked children aged 5 to 16 at 12 schools in Ogun State to imagine and draw a leader such as a president, governor, or member of a national or state assembly at work. Only 5% of 981 children drew a woman as a political leader.

    Ninety-two percent of girls drew a man, compared to 98% of boys.

    A drawing of a political leader by an 11-year-old girl. Source: The authors

    Why do so few children draw women as political leaders? Children absorb the power dynamics and gender roles they observe in political happenings, shaping their understanding of politics.

    In democracies, a lack of women interested in politics, as well as running for and winning political office, matters. If women are absent in decision-making spaces, their concerns might not be considered. While men can represent women’s interests, women committed to change can draw on their experiences and those of women in their networks to bring new ideas to the table.

    Read more: Nigeria’s National Assembly: why adding seats for women isn’t enough

    Women in authority in Nigeria

    We conducted our study in the three senatorial districts of Ogun State, one of Nigeria’s 36 states. In Ogun State, the deputy governor, Noimot Salako-Oyedele, is a woman, and her picture is on many classroom walls.

    The late anti-colonial activist and leader Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti was from Ogun State too. The presence of visible women leaders could encourage some children in the state to imagine and depict women as political leaders. Thus, it is possible that our sample of children were more likely to draw a woman than children in other states.

    Six other states have women deputy governors: Akwa Ibom, Ebonyi, Ekiti, Kaduna, Plateau and Rivers States.

    But women’s representation in state assemblies throughout the country is low. No woman has ever been elected to be a governor in Nigeria.

    In our study, we asked children what jobs they would like to have in the future. In general, boys were more interested in jobs in politics (president, governor, local government chair) than girls were. For the specific job of president or governor, however, girls seemed to be just as interested as boys.

    The children’s response isn’t specific to Nigeria. In a study conducted in 2017 and 2018 in the United States (where 19.3% of members of the House of Representatives at the time were women), only 13% of children drew a woman political leader.

    Read more: Nigeria has few women in politics: here’s why, and what to do about it

    Broader forces

    Multiple factors hinder women’s representation in elected offices in Nigeria. These include political party practices that favour the recruitment and selection of men candidates, the high costs of running for office, as outlined in Ayisha Osori’s book Love Does Not Win Elections, and societal biases against women holding positions of political power.

    Deeply entrenched societal biases add to the challenges. Cultural norms assign leadership roles to men and certain religious interpretations restrict women’s public participation.

    The perception that women are more suited for domestic roles, or lack assertiveness, impedes their ability to garner support for political leadership.

    Low numbers of women representatives also suggest there are systemic biases in the democratic electoral process.

    Read more: Ghana’s election system keeps women out of parliament. How to change that

    Children pay attention

    Recent research shows that when girls observe women in political power or running for political office, they are more engaged in politics later in life. This suggests that positive exposure to women in politics may have positive effects on girls’ political engagement. Negative exposure could have negative effects.

    Take, for example, the “Natasha-Akpabio case” in Nigeria. Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan alleged that Senate president Godswill Akpabio had sexually harassed her. The Senate president denied the allegation. Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended from her position by the Senate ethics committee for what it described as misconduct and disregard for the Senate standing orders.

    Experiences like those may influence future generations’ understanding of gender equality in leadership. When young Nigerians observe powerful women facing harassment and retaliation for voicing their concerns, it may undermine the notion that women are equally capable of political authority.

    Girls may internalise the idea that politics is a hostile space for women. For boys, seeing women leaders undermined might reinforce a sense of male dominance.

    Read more: AU commission has made a good start on gender equality. But a lot remains to be done

    Policy solutions

    Our finding that children largely see politics as a “man’s world” prompts reflection on societal and political biases. To address the under-representation of women in political leadership positions in Nigeria, it is important to invest in civic education programmes. Children should be helped to understand the significance of equitable political participation from an early age.

    Campaigns should use different media platforms to challenge gender stereotypes in leadership.

    Finally, enacting and enforcing legislated gender quotas across all levels of Nigerian government and within political parties is a crucial step to improve the representation of women in leadership positions.

    – Nigerian children don’t imagine women as political leaders: what shapes their view
    – https://theconversation.com/nigerian-children-dont-imagine-women-as-political-leaders-what-shapes-their-view-256638

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    June 4, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: Senator Collins Announces Release of TRIO Upward Bound Grants for Maine

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Maine Susan Collins

    Published: June 03, 2025

    Department of Education’s action follows letter sent last week by Senators Collins and Shaheen calling for the immediate release of funding to current recipients.

    Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that the Department of Education has released the TRIO Upward Bound grants—which fund programs preparing high school students from disadvantaged backgrounds for college—to current grant recipients in Maine. This action from the Department follows a letter sent last week by Senators Collins and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) to Secretary Linda McMahon urging the immediate release of this funding after reports that multiple Upward Bound programs had yet to receive the funding they’d been promised for the coming program year.

    “I am pleased that Secretary McMahon responded quickly to our request and that Upward Bound students in Maine will continue to have access to this lifechanging program,” said Senator Collins. “TRIO has made an incredible difference in the opportunities provided for many low-income and first-generation students seeking higher education. As Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I will continue to work to ensure this program is protected for Maine families and students across America.”

    The following Upward Bound programs received funding, which will support over 180 Maine students:

    • Bowdoin College Upward Bound – $549,957
      • Currently serving students at:
        • Carrabec High School
        • Lawrence High School
        • Madison High School
        • Mt. Abram High School
        • Skowhegan High School
        • Spruce Mountain High School
        • Waterville High School
    • The University of Maine at Farmington Upward Bound – $437,584
      • Currently serving students at:
        • Gardiner Area High School
        • Lewiston High School
        • Lisbon High School
        • Medomak Valley High School
        • Wiscasset Middle High School

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    June 4, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: NEW STUDY: Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Will Cause Over 51,000 Additional Americans to Die Each Year

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Vermont – Bernie Sanders

    WASHINGTON, June 3 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, issued the following statement in response to new calculations from Yale University and the University of Pennsylvania finding that more than 51,000 additional Americans will die each year if Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” is signed into law. 

    “Let’s be clear. The Republican reconciliation bill which makes massive cuts to Medicaid in order to pay for huge tax breaks for billionaires is not just bad public policy. It is not just immoral. It is a death sentence for struggling Americans,” Sanders said. “If this bill becomes law, more than 51,000 Americans will die unnecessarily each and every year. That’s not Bernie Sanders talking. That is precisely what experts at Yale and the University of Pennsylvania have found. In other words, when you throw 13.7 million Americans off the health care they have as the CBO has estimated, when you increase the cost of prescription drugs for low-income seniors, and when you make nursing homes throughout America less safe, not only will some of the most vulnerable people throughout our country suffer, but tens of thousands will die. We cannot allow that to happen.” 

    Sanders was responding to projections on the mortality implications of the Republican reconciliation bill he received in a letter today from the Yale School of Public Health and the Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics at the University of Pennsylvania. The letter estimates that if the Republican reconciliation bill is signed into law, over 51,000 people will die annually. 

    The estimate from Yale and the University of Pennsylvania is based on the annual impact of four policies included in the Republican reconciliation bill:

    • 11,300 more Americans will die as a result of working people losing health coverage from Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act (ACA);
    • 18,200 more Americans will die as a result of low-income seniors losing subsidies that reduce their prescription drug costs;
    • 13,000 more Americans will die as a result of the elimination of safe staffing requirements in nursing homes; and
    • 8,811 more Americans will die as a result of the failure to extend tax credits for ACA coverage.

    Sanders concluded: “In the wealthiest country in the world, we should be guaranteeing health care to all as a human right, not taking health care away from millions of seniors and working families to pay for tax breaks for billionaires. As the Ranking Member of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, I will be doing everything that I can to see that this disastrous bill is defeated.” 

    Read the letter from Yale and the University of Pennsylvania here. 

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    June 4, 2025

  • Education Ministry launches multilingual quiz to mark World No Tobacco Day 2025

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    In a powerful move to combat tobacco use through education and awareness, the Ministry of Education, in collaboration with MyGov, has launched the World No Tobacco Day Awareness Quiz 2025. The initiative aims to inform and empower students, educators, and citizens across India about the harmful effects of tobacco and the importance of making healthy, informed lifestyle choices.

    What sets this year’s campaign apart is its unprecedented multilingual approach. For the first time, the awareness quiz is available in twelve Indian languages: English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, and Punjabi. This aligns with the principles of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which emphasizes inclusivity and learning in local and regional languages to ensure no one is excluded due to linguistic barriers.

    “This is more than just a health initiative—it’s a social and educational mission,” a Ministry spokesperson said. “By making the quiz multilingual, we are reinforcing our commitment to reach every learner in a language they understand, ensuring that awareness is widespread and accessible.”

    The quiz is free and open to all. Interested participants can visit https://quiz.mygov.in/quiz/world-no-tobacco-day-awareness-quiz to select the “World No Tobacco Day Awareness Quiz – 2025”, choose their preferred language, and complete a simple registration using a mobile number or email. Upon completion, participants will receive a digital certificate from MyGov as recognition of their contribution to a tobacco-free India.

    By engaging with this digital platform, participants not only promote healthier lifestyles—particularly among adolescents—but also advance the NEP’s goal of inclusive education that respects India’s linguistic and cultural diversity.

    The Ministry is encouraging schools, teachers, students, and community members nationwide to take part and spread the word. “Let this be more than a digital event—let it become a movement,” the Ministry said. “Awareness begins with understanding, and understanding begins with language.”

    June 4, 2025

  • Election Commission of India introduces tech-driven voter turnout reporting system

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday announced a significant upgrade to its voter turnout reporting process, introducing a streamlined, technology-driven system to provide faster and more accurate updates on approximate voter turnout trends. This initiative, set to be implemented before the upcoming Bihar elections, aims to reduce delays and enhance transparency in public communication, a priority emphasized by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

    Under the new system, Presiding Officers (PROs) at polling stations will directly input voter turnout data into the ECINET App every two hours on polling day. This replaces the earlier manual process, where Sector Officers collected data and relayed it to Returning Officers (ROs) via phone calls, SMS, or messaging apps, often leading to delays of 4–5 hours or more. The updated process will allow real-time aggregation of data at the constituency level, with approximate voting percentage trends published every two hours, as before.

    The ECINET App also enables PROs to enter final voter turnout data immediately after polls close, before leaving the polling station, subject to network availability. In areas with limited connectivity, offline entries can be synced once connectivity is restored. This ensures that constituency-wise voter turnout percentages are available on the updated Voter Turnout (VTR) App shortly after polling ends, minimizing delays and addressing public misperceptions caused by late updates.

    The initiative aligns with the statutory framework of Rule 49S of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961, which mandates Presiding Officers to provide Form 17C—detailing the account of votes recorded—to polling agents nominated by candidates at the close of polls. While this legal requirement remains unchanged, the non-statutory VTR App, used to share approximate turnout trends with the public, will now integrate with ECINET for faster and more efficient updates.

    June 4, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Canada: Brain Injury Awareness Month: Minister Nixon

    Source: Government of Canada regional news (2)

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    June 4, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Canada: Government of Canada strengthens border security

    Source: Government of Canada News (2)

    News release

    A strong Canada means strong borders. Today, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety introduced the Bill, the Strong Borders Act to strengthen our laws and keep Canadians safe.

    June 3, 2025 – Ottawa, Ontario

    A strong Canada means strong borders. Today, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety introduced the Bill, the Strong Borders Act to strengthen our laws and keep Canadians safe.

    The Bill will keep Canadians safe by ensuring law enforcement has the right tools to keep our borders secure, combat transnational organized crime, stop the flow of illegal fentanyl, and crack down on money laundering. It will bolster our response to increasingly sophisticated criminal networks, and enhance the integrity and fairness of our immigration system while protecting Canadians’ privacy and Charter rights.

    Securing the border

    • Amend the Customs Act to secure our borders against illicit drug trafficking, weapons smuggling, and auto theft:
      • obligating owners and operators at certain ports of entry/exit to provide, equip, and maintain facilities for any purpose related to the administration and enforcement of CBSA’s mandate which includes the examination and detention of goods destined for export;
      • allowing the CBSA access to premises under the control of transporters and warehouse operators to perform examinations in places where goods destined for export are reported, loaded, unloaded, or stored.
    • Amend the Oceans Act to add security-related activities to coast guard services, which will enable the Canadian Coast Guard to conduct security patrols and collect, analyse and disseminate information and intelligence for security purposes;
    • Enhance the ability of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) to share information collected on registered sex offenders with domestic and international law enforcement partners;
    • Protect the asylum system against sudden increases in claims by introducing new ineligibility rules.
    • Improve how asylum claims are received, processed, and decided;
    • Strengthen authorities to cancel, suspend or change immigration documents, and to cancel, suspend or stop accepting new applications; and 
    • Improve how Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) shares client information with federal, provincial and territorial partners.

    Combatting transnational organized crime and illegal fentanyl

    • Create a new accelerated scheduling pathway that allows precursor chemicals that can be used to produce illicit drugs to be rapidly controlled by the Minister of Health. This will allow law and border enforcement agencies to take swift action to prevent their illegal importation and use and to ensure strict federal oversight over any legitimate use of these chemicals;
    • Amend the Criminal Code and the Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Act to facilitate law enforcement’s access to basic information and data, and amend the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) Act to ensure CSIS’s investigative tools also keep pace;
    • Introduce the Supporting Authorized Access to Information Act (SAAIA) to ensure that electronic service providers have the capabilities to support law enforcement agencies and the CSIS in criminal and intelligence investigations by compelling them to fulfill legally authorized requests to access or intercept information and communications;
    • Amend the Canada Post Corporation Act to remove barriers that prevent police from searching the mail, where authorized to do so in accordance with an Act of Parliament, to advance a criminal investigation; and
    • Expand Canada Post’s inspection authority to open mail.

    Disrupting illicit financing

    • Strengthen Canada’s anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing regime, including through stronger anti-money laundering penalties;
    • Address some of the most prevalent types of money laundering, including through new restrictions on large cash transactions and ‘third party deposits’;
    • Enhance supervisory collaboration and support high standards of regulatory compliance by adding the Director of the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) to the Financial Institutions Supervisory Committee (FISC) and enabling FINTRAC to exchange supervisory information on federally regulated financial institutions with FISC; and
    • Clarify public to private information sharing provisions to help better detect and deter money laundering and support the recently created Integrated Money Laundering Intelligence Partnership (IMLIP) between banks and law enforcement.

    The Strong Borders Act is a key component of our plan to build a safer and more secure Canada. Further action will be announced over the coming months to keep our communities safe, get guns off our streets, and make bail harder to get for repeat offenders charged with car theft, home invasions, human trafficking and drug smuggling.

    Quotes

    “Our government made a commitment to keep our communities safe and work with our American partners to strengthen our border. The Strong Borders Act will help us tackle organized crime, and further equip our border and law enforcement agencies with the authorities and resources they need to keep our border secure – for both American and Canadian communities.”

    –       The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety

    “Canada is taking action to respond to rising migration pressures. We’re improving security at the Canada-US border and making our immigration and asylum systems stronger, more flexible, and responsive to new and developing pressures. This is about protecting the integrity of our system while building a safer and more resilient Canada.”

    –       The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship

    “Canada is stepping up in the fight against transnational financial crime. This bill will strengthen supervision and enforcement to combat money laundering and terrorist financing – reinforcing our government’s commitment to stop illicit financial flows.”

    –       The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue

    “Canada’s criminal laws must keep pace with an evolving landscape. This legislation strengthens the tools available to law enforcement to detect and investigate serious crimes, while upholding the Charter rights of people in Canada and respecting the rule of law.”

    –       The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

    “Expanding the Canadian Coast Guard’s services to include security activities will help ensure the protection and sovereignty of our vast coasts and waterways. With our extensive fleet and experience on the water, we are well positioned to make a significant contribution to Canada’s national security, making the country stronger, more adaptable, and more responsive.”

    –       The Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries

    “This legislation will give Canada stronger tools in the fight against fentanyl so together with all levels of government, Indigenous communities, and public health and law enforcement partners, we can save lives and keep our communities safe.”

    –       The Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health

    “Canada’s new Government is committed to protecting the health and safety of Canadians. The proposed amendments to the Canada Post Corporation Act will help stop the flow of drugs in Canada. This will help to prevent thousands of overdoses and save lives.”

    –       The Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement

    Quick facts

    • Through Canada’s Border Plan, the Government of Canada is investing $1.3 billion in concrete action to keep communities safe on both sides of the border. 

    • The Border Plan provides $200 million to Public Safety Canada and the Communications Security Establishment Canada to support enhanced gathering of intelligence on transnational organized crime and illegal fentanyl, and enable sharing with law enforcement partners across Canada and the United States.

    • Moreover, providing $743.5 million over five years, including $159.5 million ongoing, was provided to support the stability and integrity of Canada’s asylum system, increasing processing and decision-making capacity.

    • In recent years, the Government has invested more than $379 million to strengthen the effectiveness of Canada’s Anti-Money Laundering/Anti-Terrorist Financing Regime, and made or is making legislative and regulatory changes, including by providing new tools to law enforcement, adding new criminal offences and strengthening penalties, enhancing information sharing, expanding the Regime to new sectors at risk of money laundering, and providing the CBSA with new authorities to pursue trade-based money laundering. 

    • The Canada Border Services Agency is Canada’s first line of defence at 1,200 ports of entry across the country. Day in and day out, approximately 8,600 frontline personnel play a crucial role protecting our communities by preventing illegal goods and inadmissible people from entering Canada. For more on the CBSA’s enforcement actions visit: Canada Border Services Agency enforcement action statistics.

    • The Government of Canada is committed to recruiting 1,000 more RCMP personnel to tackle drug and human trafficking, foreign interference, cybercrime, and the organized criminal gangs, as well as to the hiring of over 1000 additional CBSA personnel, including border services officers, intelligence analysts and specialized chemists, and the training of up to 9 new detector dog teams.

    Associated links

    Contacts

    Alice Hansen
    Director of Communications
    Office of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree
    Minister of Public Safety
    Alice.Hansen@ps-sp.gc.ca

    Media Relations
    Public Safety Canada
    613-991-0657
    media@ps-sp.gc.ca

    Chantalle Aubertin
    Deputy Director of Communications
    Office of the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
    Chantalle.Aubertin@justice.gc.ca      

    Media Relations
    Department of Justice Canada
    613-957-4207
    media@justice.gc.ca

    Media Relations
    Canada Border Services Agency
    1-877-761-5945
    media@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca

    Audrey Milette
    Office of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne
    Minister of Finance and National Revenue
    audrey.milette@fin.gc.ca

    Media Relations
    Department of Finance Canada
    613-369-4000
    mediare@fin.gc.ca

    Mathis Denis
    Press Secretary and Senior Communications Advisor
    Office of the Honourable Joël Lightbound
    343-573-1846
    mathis.denis@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

    Media Relations
    Transformation, Public Services and Procurement
    819-420-5501
    media@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca

    Media Relations
    Canadian Security Intelligence Service
    613-231-0100
    Media-medias@smtp.gc.ca

    Renée LeBlanc Proctor
    Press Secretary
    Minister’s Office
    Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
    Renee.Proctor@cic.gc.ca

    Media Relations
    Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
    613-952-1650
    media@cic.gc.ca

    Media Relations
    Health Canada
    613-957-2983
    media@hc-sc.gc.ca

    Media Relations
    Fisheries and Oceans Canada
    media.qc@dfo-mpo.gc.ca  

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: The Strong Borders Act – Government of Canada strengthens border security

    Source: Government of Canada News

    The Bill will strengthen our laws and keep Canadians safe by ensuring law enforcement has the right tools to keep our borders secure, combat transnational organized crime, stop the flow of illegal fentanyl, and crack down on money laundering. It will bolster our response to increasingly sophisticated criminal networks, and enhance the integrity and fairness of our immigration system while protecting Canadians’ privacy and Charter rights.

    Securing the border

    The Bill proposes to:

    Amend the Oceans Act to:

    • Expand the Canadian Coast Guard’s services to include security activities that will strengthen sovereignty and maritime domain awareness, particularly in remote Arctic waters;
    • This will enable the Canadian Coast Guard to conduct security patrols and collect, analyze and share information and intelligence for security purposes.

    Amend the Sex Offender Information Registration Act to:

    • Enhance the ability of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) to share information collected under the Act on registered sex offenders with domestic and international partners, including those located in the United States.

    Amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and the Department of Citizenship and Immigration Act to:

    • Authorize Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to share client information, such as identity, status and immigration documentation with federal, provincial and territorial partners through signed information-sharing agreements;
    • Make it easier for IRCC to share client information between different IRCC programs (e.g. using permanent residence application data to process citizenship applications);
    • Allow for regulations to be developed to share client information across federal departments for the purpose of cooperation.

    Amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act to strengthen control over immigration documents for the public interest., These new authorities, which could be used for matters of public health or national security, would allow Canada to:

    • Cancel, suspend or change groups of immigration documents immediately;
    • Pause the acceptance of new applications;
    • Pause or cancel the processing of applications already in the inventory.

    Amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act to improve and modernize the asylum system by making it more efficient and easier for claimants to navigate. These changes would:

    • Simplify the online application process and make the process the same whether someone claims asylum at a port of entry or at an in-land IRCC office;
    • Refer complete claims to the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) to speed up decisions;
    • Ensure that claims are only decided by the IRB while the claimant is physically present in Canada;
    • Remove inactive cases from the system;
    • Speed up voluntary departures by making removal orders effective the same day a claim is withdrawn;
    • Help vulnerable claimants, like minors or those who don’t understand the process, by assigning representatives to support them during IRCC and CBSA proceedings.

    In addition, two proposed ineligibility measures in the Bill would protect the asylum system against sudden increases in claims.

    • Asylum claims made by people more than one year after first arriving in Canada after June 24, 2020, would not be referred to the IRB. This would apply to anyone, including students and temporary residents, regardless of whether they left the country and returned;
    • Asylum claims from people who enter Canada from the United States along the land border between ports of entry and make a claim after 14 days would not be referred to the IRB;
    • People who are affected by these ineligibility provisions may still apply for a pre-removal risk assessment (PRRA) to make sure they are not sent back to a country where they could face harm.

    Combatting transnational organized crime and illegal fentanyl

    The Bill proposes to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and the Cannabis Act to:

    • Create a new accelerated scheduling pathway that allows precursor chemicals that can be used to produce illicit drugs to be rapidly controlled by the Minister of Health. This will allow law and border enforcement agencies to take swift action to prevent their illegal importation and use and to ensure strict federal oversight over any legitimate use of these chemicals.

    Amend the Criminal Code, the Customs Act, the Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Act, and the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) Act to:

    • Facilitate law enforcement’s ability to lawfully access basic information and data that is necessary in the early stages of criminal investigations and ensure that CSIS’ investigative tools keep pace;
    • Update existing law enforcement tools to keep pace with modern digital challenges, including to explicitly deal with the search of computer systems and data stored on or accessible from those systems;
    • Clarify the ability of law enforcement to exercise specific powers and seize specific information without a warrant in urgent, time-sensitive circumstances (e.g., live abuse of a child);
    • Obligate transporters and warehouse operators to provide access to their premises to allow for export inspections by CBSA officers and require owners and operators of certain ports of entry/exit to provide facilities for export inspections, as is already required for imported goods.

    Introduce the Supporting Authorized Access to Information Act (SAAIA):

    • Ensure that electronic services providers (ESPs) have the capabilities in place to support law enforcement agencies and CSIS in criminal and intelligence investigations by requiring them to fulfil lawfully authorized requests to access or intercept information and communications.

    Amend the Canada Post Corporation Act to:

    • Remove barriers that prevent police from searching mail, where authorized to do so in accordance with an Act of Parliament, to carry out a criminal investigation.
    • Expand Canada Post inspection authority to open mail.

    Disrupting illicit financing

    The Bill also proposes to amend the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA) to:

    • Strengthen anti-money laundering supervision, compliance, and enforcement, including through increased civil and criminal penalties;
    • Address some of the most prevalent types of money laundering, including through new restrictions on large cash transactions and third party cash deposits;
    • Require businesses regulated for anti-money laundering purposes, that are not already registered, to enroll with Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC); and
    • Permit disclosures from the FINTRAC to the Office of the Commissioner of Canada Elections.

    The Bill also proposes to amend the PCMLTFA with related amendments to the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act to clarify public to private information sharing provisions to help better detect and deter money laundering and support the recently created Integrated Money Laundering Intelligence Partnership (IMLIP) between banks and law enforcement.   

    The Bill proposes to amend the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Act to make the Director of FINTRAC a member of the Financial Institutions Supervisory Committee (FISC), as well as to amend the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act to enable the Director to exchange information with the other members of FISC. 

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    June 4, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: ICE Houston deports 142 criminal aliens to Mexico in past 2 weeks who as a group have been convicted of 473 crimes, illegally entered US 480 times

    Source: US Immigration and Customs Enforcement

    June 3, 2025Houston, TX, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

    Among the aliens removed were 8 gang members, 11 convicted child predators, and a criminal alien who illegally entered US 21 times

    HOUSTON — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement deported 142 criminal aliens from the Houston area to Mexico in the past two weeks who have illegally entered the United States a combined 480 times and been convicted of 473 criminal offenses. Among the criminal aliens deported to Mexico from May 19 to May 30 were eight documented gang members, 11 convicted child predators, and a criminal alien who has illegally entered the U.S. 21 times.

    “Unfortunately, this is not an anomaly,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Houston Field Office Director Bret Bradford. “For the past few years, there was virtually no deterrent to illegally entering the country. As a result, millions of illegal aliens poured into the country including violent criminal aliens, child predators, transnational gang members and foreign fugitives. Many of these dangerous criminal aliens went on to prey on law-abiding residents in local communities right here in Southeast Texas and we’re laser focused on identifying them and removing them from the country before they harm anyone else. This is just a small snapshot of those efforts as it only focuses on deportations to one country over the course of a two-week period, but it gives you an idea of how big this problem really is.”

    Among the more egregious criminal aliens deported by the ICE ERO Houston field office were:

    • Inocencio Juan Bustamante-Rodriguez, a 35-year-old criminal alien from Mexico, deported to Mexico May 28, who has illegally entered the U.S. 16 times and been convicted of illegal entry four times and illegal reentry twice.
    • Luis Angel Garcia-Contreras, a 40-year-old criminal alien from Mexico and documented Surenos 13 gang member, deported to Mexico May 29, who has illegally entered the U.S. 21 times and been convicted of illegal entry four times.
    • Cesar Daniel Lobato Perez, a 24-year-old criminal alien from Mexico, deported to Mexico May 28, who has been convicted of arson, aggravated assault causing bodily injury and driving while intoxicated.
    • Elias Magana Aguilar, a 48-year-old criminal alien from Mexico, deported to Mexico May 28, who has illegally entered the U.S. six times and been convicted of trespassing, deadly conduct and two DWIs.
    • Marco Antonio Salazar-Rojas, a 25-year-old criminal alien from Mexico, deported to Mexico May 29, who has illegally entered the U.S. 12 times and been convicted of human smuggling and possession of illicit narcotics.
    • Jose Antonio Mauricio-Rodriquez, a 32-year-old criminal alien and documented Paisas gang member, deported to Mexico May 27, who has illegally entered the U.S. 11 times and been convicted of assault with a deadly weapon, domestic violence, failure to provide an ID to law enforcement, failure to report to his parole officer, and illegal reentry twice.
    • Benito Charqueno Zavala, a 60-year-old criminal alien from Mexico and convicted child predator, deported to Mexico May 21, who has been convicted of continuous sexual abuse of a child.
    • Johnny Urbina Carillo, a 37-year-old criminal alien from Mexico and convicted child predator, deported to Mexico May 20, who has illegally entered the U.S. twice and been convicted of sexually exploiting a minor, cocaine possession and illegal reentry.
    • Jorge Arturo Silva-Solano, a 35-year-old criminal alien from Mexico, who was deported to Mexico May 19 and has illegally entered the U.S. 11 times and been convicted three times for criminal mischief and illegal reentry, twice for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and once for DWI, trespassing, illegal entry, failure to provide an ID to law enforcement, public intoxication and failure to appear.
    • Alejandro Aguilar Vazquez, a 45-year-old criminal alien from Mexico, deported to Mexico May 19, who has illegally entered the U.S. 19 times and been convicted three times of cruelty towards a child and DWI, and once for filing a false report and illegal entry.

    Among the crimes that the deported aliens have been convicted of were:

    • 11 convictions for child sex offenses.
    • 76 convictions for DWI.
    • 30 convictions for burglary, larceny or theft-related offenses.
    • 21 convictions for weapons offenses.
    • 43 aggravated assault, domestic violence-related convictions.
    • 48 drug trafficking or drug possession-related convictions.
    • 22 convictions for human trafficking or human smuggling.
    • 99 convictions for illegal entry or illegal reentry.
    • 26 convictions for resisting arrest, obstruction, and evading arrest-related offenses.
    • 14 convictions for fraud or extortion-related offenses.
    • 10 convictions for trespassing or criminal mischief.
    • 3 convictions for property crime offenses.
    • 4 convictions for hit-and-run.
    • 3 convictions for animal cruelty.
    • 3 convictions for child cruelty.
    • 1 conviction for engaging in organized crime.
    • 1 conviction for money laundering.
    • 1 conviction for making terroristic threats.
    • 54 miscellaneous criminal offenses (public order crimes, public intoxication, etc.).

    For more news and information on ICE’s efforts to enforce our nation’s immigration laws in Texas follow us on X at @EROHouston.

    For additional videos and photos of ICE arrests, deportations and operations visit us at our DVIDS page at: https://www.dvidshub.net/unit/ICE.

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    June 4, 2025

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Housing Bill: Greens’ ‘Mansion Tax’ bid rejected by other parties

    Source: Scottish Greens

    03 Jun 2025 Finance

    Property taxes are important to ensure the wealthiest people pay their fair share back into our public services.

    More in Finance

    Proposals put forward by Scottish Green MSP Ross Greer for a ‘Mansion Tax’ on the sale of the million pound plus homes have been rejected by all other parties.

    Mr Greer tabled amendments to the Housing (Scotland) Bill to create a new band of Land and Buildings Transaction Tax on the most expensive homes. This would have raised money for public services in need of financial support.

    The highest rate of Land and Buildings Transaction Tax for residential properties is 12%, starting at £750,000. The Green MSP had proposed that a further band should kick in at £1 million, suggesting it start at 15%. During a debate on the proposals in Parliament he pointed to the example of the Newliston Estate near Edinburgh, currently on sale for offers over £15 million, suggesting that its buyer should pay a higher rate of tax than someone purchasing an £800,000 townhouse in the city.

    The proposal was rejected by SNP, Labour and Conservative members of the Scottish Parliament’s Local Government and Housing Committee.

    Mr Greer said:

    “It is disappointing that MSPs from other parties rejected our Green proposal for a Mansion Tax. 

    “A higher tax on the biggest and most luxurious properties could have raised money to support public services like the NHS and schools. Only the very wealthiest people in the country, who can afford to pay more, would have been impacted. 

    “Scotland has enough wealth to end injustices like child poverty tomorrow, but far too much of this money is in the hands of a tiny number of super-rich people and big corporations.

    “Property taxes are important to ensure the wealthiest people pay their fair share back into our public services. I hope other MSPs remember that when they next complain about cuts to public services due to a lack of money.”

    MIL OSI United Kingdom –

    June 4, 2025

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: New Civil Service apprenticeship opens doors for young talent

    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements

    News story

    New Civil Service apprenticeship opens doors for young talent

    Government to recruit new apprentices and broaden the Civil Service workforce

    Katharine Sendell

    A new business administration apprenticeship which provides a pathway into government for young people opens for applications this summer. 

    Based in Birmingham,Manchester and London, the two-year Career Launch Apprenticeship offers.  

    “This programme brings fresh perspectives into government while giving apprentices valuable qualifications and experience,” said Rachel Peck, Head of Entry and Progression at the Cabinet Office. 

    Widening access

    Designed to widen access beyond traditional graduate routes, the apprenticeship requires just two GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above and welcomes anyone aged 16 or over.

    The initiative supports the government’s commitment to boost skills development and create more opportunities for young people to access quality employment, particularly those who haven’t followed traditional academic routes.

    Best decision ever

    Former government apprentice, now a head of content management systems, Katharine Sendell, described her experience. 

    “I started my career as an apprentice working at the centre of government 10 years ago, at age 19,* she said.

    “It was the best decision I could have made for me, my development and my career progression. I was able to continue learning in an environment that suited me, whilst earning a decent salary. 

    “My journey as an apprentice gave me the space and experience to decide what career path I wanted to follow, and enabled me to get to where I am today.”

    Recognised qualification

    The scheme offers dedicated time for professional development, allowing apprentices to gain hands-on experience while working toward a recognised qualification.

    “By offering skills-based routes into government, we ensure we don’t miss out on talented individuals who haven’t followed traditional academic paths,” said Rachel. 

    Interested candidates can find more information at Civil Service Apprenticeships

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    MIL OSI United Kingdom –

    June 4, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: Bipartisan Rural Broadband Caucus Relaunched for the 119th Congress

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative James E (Jim) Clyburn (6th District of South Carolina)

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the co-chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Rural Broadband Caucus, Representatives James E. Clyburn (D-SC-06), Dave Taylor (R-OH-02), Angie Craig (D-MN-02), Rob Wittman (R-VA-01), Bob Latta (R-OH-05), and Teresa Leger Fernández (D-NM-03), announced the launch of the Caucus in the 119th Congress.

    Founded in 2016, the bipartisan Congressional Rural Broadband Caucus has served as a forum for members of Congress from both sides of the aisle to spearhead solutions that close the broadband access gap across the country. The Caucus is aimed at uniting leaders from the federal government, states, and the private sector to ensure all Americans have access to high-speed internet.

    “Our efforts to deploy affordable, high-speed internet service are the modern equivalent of rural electrification in the 20th century,” said Rep. Clyburn. “Without reliable connections and meaningful adoption, rural and underserved communities will continue to be left behind in education, health care, and commerce. I look forward to collaborating with the Congressional Rural Broadband Caucus to build on our efforts to finally close the digital divide.” 

    “It’s hard to even quantify the exact percentage of Ohio’s Second Congressional District that lacks access to high-speed broadband because the existing maps are so wildly inaccurate,” said Congressman Taylor. “For decades, rural Americans have been left behind while those in more digitally-connected regions have been connected with the telehealth care options, educational programs, and job opportunities that should have been available to rural communities as well. Farmers, families, and businesses in Southern Ohio depend on gaining broadband access to keep up with changing technology, connect with the modern economy, and make local family businesses more profitable. I look forward to championing this effort in the Rural Broadband Caucus.”

    “Reliable internet access is essential for families in Ohio and across the country. In many areas of my district, particularly in rural areas, I hear the need for reliable, high-speed connectivity,” said Rep. Latta. “It provides enormous opportunities, including educating our children, working remotely, increasing farmers’ yields, and accessing high-quality health care. That is why I’m proud to join my colleagues in re-launching this bipartisan Rural Broadband Caucus to work to advance solutions to ensure federal broadband funding reaches the unserved and underserved communities that need it most.”  

    “From students taking online classes, to seniors relying on telehealth, to parents working remotely while taking care of kids at home — every Minnesotan needs access to reliable, high-speed internet,” said Rep. Craig. “I’m proud to join my bipartisan colleagues in relaunching the Rural Broadband Caucus to ensure that rural communities across our country are not left behind.”  

    “High-speed broadband has the power to transform lives, which is why I’m proud to relaunch the Bipartisan Rural Broadband Caucus for the 119th Congress,” said Rep. Wittman. “Expanding internet access is essential to driving economic growth — especially in rural communities like where I live in Virginia’s Northern Neck as well as on the Middle Peninsula and Lower Peninsula. This issue has been a priority for me since my time on the Westmoreland County Board of Supervisors over 20 years ago. While we’ve made meaningful progress in narrowing the digital divide, there’s still more work to do. I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to eliminate barriers and ensure every American has access to reliable, high-speed internet.”

    MIL OSI USA News –

    June 4, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Global: Nigerian children don’t imagine women as political leaders: what shapes their view

    Source: The Conversation – Africa – By Adebusola Okedele, Senior Lecturer, Political Science, Babcock University

    A new ranking by UN Women and the Inter-Parliamentary Union puts Nigeria 179th out of 185 countries for the percentage of women in the national legislature.

    Women currently make up only 3.9% of seats in the House of Representatives. In the Senate, three of the 108 current members are women. In the executive branch, women head eight of 45 (17.8%) of ministries.

    This absence of women in prominent positions in politics subtly reinforces societal biases and moulds public opinion, which subconsciously excludes women from political leadership.

    We are a group of researchers who have expertise in gender and African politics and childhood political socialisation. We have been researching the political socialisation of children in Nigeria for the past three years.

    Our research in Ogun State reveals that children are internalising what they see on the political stage. We asked children aged 5 to 16 at 12 schools in Ogun State to imagine and draw a leader such as a president, governor, or member of a national or state assembly at work. Only 5% of 981 children drew a woman as a political leader.

    Ninety-two percent of girls drew a man, compared to 98% of boys.

    Why do so few children draw women as political leaders? Children absorb the power dynamics and gender roles they observe in political happenings, shaping their understanding of politics.

    In democracies, a lack of women interested in politics, as well as running for and winning political office, matters. If women are absent in decision-making spaces, their concerns might not be considered. While men can represent women’s interests, women committed to change can draw on their experiences and those of women in their networks to bring new ideas to the table.



    Read more:
    Nigeria’s National Assembly: why adding seats for women isn’t enough

    Women in authority in Nigeria

    We conducted our study in the three senatorial districts of Ogun State, one of Nigeria’s 36 states. In Ogun State, the deputy governor, Noimot Salako-Oyedele, is a woman, and her picture is on many classroom walls.

    The late anti-colonial activist and leader Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti was from Ogun State too. The presence of visible women leaders could encourage some children in the state to imagine and depict women as political leaders. Thus, it is possible that our sample of children were more likely to draw a woman than children in other states.

    Six other states have women deputy governors: Akwa Ibom, Ebonyi, Ekiti, Kaduna, Plateau and Rivers States.

    But women’s representation in state assemblies throughout the country is low. No woman has ever been elected to be a governor in Nigeria.

    In our study, we asked children what jobs they would like to have in the future. In general, boys were more interested in jobs in politics (president, governor, local government chair) than girls were. For the specific job of president or governor, however, girls seemed to be just as interested as boys.

    The children’s response isn’t specific to Nigeria. In a study conducted in 2017 and 2018 in the United States (where 19.3% of members of the House of Representatives at the time were women), only 13% of children drew a woman political leader.



    Read more:
    Nigeria has few women in politics: here’s why, and what to do about it

    Broader forces

    Multiple factors hinder women’s representation in elected offices in Nigeria. These include political party practices that favour the recruitment and selection of men candidates, the high costs of running for office, as outlined in Ayisha Osori’s book Love Does Not Win Elections, and societal biases against women holding positions of political power.

    Deeply entrenched societal biases add to the challenges. Cultural norms assign leadership roles to men and certain religious interpretations restrict women’s public participation.

    The perception that women are more suited for domestic roles, or lack assertiveness, impedes their ability to garner support for political leadership.

    Low numbers of women representatives also suggest there are systemic biases in the democratic electoral process.



    Read more:
    Ghana’s election system keeps women out of parliament. How to change that

    Children pay attention

    Recent research shows that when girls observe women in political power or running for political office, they are more engaged in politics later in life. This suggests that positive exposure to women in politics may have positive effects on girls’ political engagement. Negative exposure could have negative effects.

    Take, for example, the “Natasha-Akpabio case” in Nigeria. Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan alleged that Senate president Godswill Akpabio had sexually harassed her. The Senate president denied the allegation. Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended from her position by the Senate ethics committee for what it described as misconduct and disregard for the Senate standing orders.

    Experiences like those may influence future generations’ understanding of gender equality in leadership. When young Nigerians observe powerful women facing harassment and retaliation for voicing their concerns, it may undermine the notion that women are equally capable of political authority.

    Girls may internalise the idea that politics is a hostile space for women. For boys, seeing women leaders undermined might reinforce a sense of male dominance.



    Read more:
    AU commission has made a good start on gender equality. But a lot remains to be done

    Policy solutions

    Our finding that children largely see politics as a “man’s world” prompts reflection on societal and political biases. To address the under-representation of women in political leadership positions in Nigeria, it is important to invest in civic education programmes. Children should be helped to understand the significance of equitable political participation from an early age.

    Campaigns should use different media platforms to challenge gender stereotypes in leadership.

    Finally, enacting and enforcing legislated gender quotas across all levels of Nigerian government and within political parties is a crucial step to improve the representation of women in leadership positions.

    Alice J. Kang received funding for the study from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Congress Fund and Research Council.

    Jill S. Greenlee receives funding from Department of Women’s, Gender, & Sexuality Studies at Brandeis University and the
    Norman Fund at Brandeis University.

    Adebusola Okedele does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

    – ref. Nigerian children don’t imagine women as political leaders: what shapes their view – https://theconversation.com/nigerian-children-dont-imagine-women-as-political-leaders-what-shapes-their-view-256638

    MIL OSI – Global Reports –

    June 4, 2025
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