GRENADA SENATOR WINS GOLDEN RULE INTERNATIONAL AWARD

Dr. Eric Melwani, Hon. Dr. Winston Garraway, Dr. Charles Karuku

On Saturday February 6, 2016 at the Youth Center in St. George Grenada, IChange Nations™ in conjunction with the Golden Rule International and Interfaith Peace-Building Initiative presented the prestigious Golden Rule International Award to Hon. Winston Garraway. We seek out top achievers that live the Golden Rule in their everyday life, “Treating others the way they want to be treated.” World Peace Ambassador Dr. Charles Karuku, an IPI Representative for Ambassador Clyde Rivers the Representative - North American Division to the United Nations - New York, along with Golden Rule World Peace Ambassador, Dr. Eric Melwani, presented the Golden Rule International Award to Hon. Winston Garraway.

Hon. Winston Garraway has proven that his lifestyle is an example of the Golden Rule and for this reason this esteemed Golden Rule International Award was bestowed upon him. Hon. Winston Garraway was appointed to the Senate as Agency Manager in 2013 and continues to this day to work for his country. He has worked tirelessly to help his fellow countryman young and old better their quality of life through many avenues of sports and education. We wish to welcome Hon. Garraway to the vast Global Alumni of the Golden Rule International and we are honored to have him as a Golden Rule International World Peace Ambassador.

IChange Nations™ is a professional institution that equips, mentors and trains highly esteemed individuals who have the desire to change nations throughout the world. Our candidates impact communities with trust and dignity, having improved the quality of life for those they have touched through their humanitarian leadership under the organizations and businesses in which they serve. Our mission is to bring back the lost art of honor by building a culture that recognizes individuals throughout the world who have accomplished extraordinary humanitarian efforts to effectively change nations.

The Golden Rule International Award is now established in 120 nations of the world. This is a new global ethic that the leadership of the Golden Rule International Award, Patron, Former President of Ethiopia, Girma Wolde and Ambassador Mussie Hailu have embraced and are promoting globally. Ambassador Clyde Rivers is also the Representative for the Golden Rule International and the Interfaith Peace-Building Initiative (IPI), North American Division to the United Nations – New York. Interfaith Peace-Building Initiative is affiliated with the Department of Public Record (DPI) – United Nations as well as affiliated with the United Religious Initiative (URI), an Interfaith Peace organization.

GOLDEN RULE INTERNATIONAL HAS A SUCCESSFUL TRIP TO WASHINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA

World Peace Ambassador Dr. Clyde Rivers

with New World Peace Ambassadors in North Carolina

World Peace Ambassadors and iChange Nations™ Statesmen, Dr. Leland Hersey and Dr. Everett Hersey hosted a phenomenal Golden Rule International event in Washington, North Carolina. The event took place on May 11, 2015 and the Culture of Honor was established in this community. Because of the efforts of these two great men to establish the Golden Rule New Global Ethic, “Treat others the way you want to be treated,” Washington, North Carolina is forever changed; it is a ground in which to cultivate a Culture of Honor.

Ambassador Dr. Clyde Rivers is the Founder and President of iChange Nations™ and the Human Rights Global Congress™. iChange Nations™. It is a professional institution that equips, mentors and trains highly esteemed individuals who have the desire to change nations throughout the world. The Human Rights Global Congress™ has been established by iChange Nations™ to bring global awareness by strategically helping nations to educate, train and support the Nation Building Process designed to improve the dignity and betterment of human life. This international platform focuses on establishing effective relationships to help people understand the value of life and basic human rights.

Ambassador Rivers said, “We had a great event. We honored the Police Chief – Stacy Drakeford, the County Sheriff – Johnny Barnes and many other prominent leaders in that region. It was good to see the cultural diversity working together for the betterment of their community. We believe that establishing the Culture of Honor in every community is the world is the key to global transformation. This was a super event. ”

The Golden Rule International Award is now established in 120 nations of the world. This organization seeks out top achievers that live the Golden Rule in their everyday life. This is a new global ethic that the leadership of the Golden Rule International Award, Patron, former President of Ethiopia, Girma Wolde and Ambassador Mussie Hailu have embraced and are promoting globally. Golden Rule International is also affiliated with the Interfaith Peace-Building Initiative (IPI), African Union, the United Nations as well as the United Religions Initiative (URI) an Interfaith Peace organization seeking world peace.

GOLDEN RULE MESSAGE SHARED AT THOUSAND FOOT KRUTCH ROCK CONCERT

Michael Beckmann and Thousand Foot Krutch Band Members with Amb. Clyde Rivers

World Peace Ambassador Dr. Clyde Rivers of the Golden Rule International was a special guest at the Thousand Foot Krutch Christian Rock Concert held in Barstow, California Sunday June 7^th.  Relentless Entertainment Company - Founder Michal Beckmann, put on the concert.

Ambassador Rivers said, “It was a powerful platform to share the Golden Rule Global Ethic – ‘Treat others the way you want to be treated’ and bring the message of world peace. It was beyond words to have this message embraced by this young radical generation of artists and fans. The reception was overwhelming. They believe and this gives me great hope for the future of the world.”

Ambassador Clyde Rivers, the Representative for the North American Division to the United Nations – New York. The Golden Rule International Award is now established in 120 nations of the world. This organization seeks out top achievers that live the Golden Rule in their everyday life. This is a new global ethic that the leadership of the Golden Rule International Award, Patron, former President of Ethiopia, Girma Wolde and Ambassador Mussie Hailu have embraced and are promoting globally. Golden Rule International is also affiliated with the Interfaith Peace-Building Initiative (IPI), African Union, the United Nations as well as the United Religions Initiative (URI) an Interfaith Peace organization.

AMBASSADOR CLYDE RIVERS SPEAKS AT FUERZA Y HONOR INTERNATIONAL GRADUATION CEREMONY

Left, Dr. Clyde Rivers pictured with Dr. Jenny Lopez and two Graduates

On Saturday, June 6, 2015 in Victorville California Ambassador Clyde Rivers spoke at the graduation ceremony of Fuerza y Honor International. Dr. Jenny Lopez, Founder and President of Fuerza y Honor International hosted the graduation.

Ambassador Rivers spoke on the importance of completing tasks. He said, “When you complete an assignment doors open for other opportunities.” Rivers went on to stress, “The importance of training is that nations are looking for qualified equipped workers that can solve problems. It is important to understand the purpose of your trials, hardships as you work to accomplish your goals. Challenges make you greater.”

It was a great event and the students were empowered and encouraged. Congratulations to all the fine graduates.

EYES ON WASHINGTON RADIO SHOW FEATURED GOLDEN RULE WORLD PEACE AMBASSADOR

Golden Rule Ambassador - Dr. Clyde Rivers

World Peace Ambassador Dr. Clyde Rivers of the Golden Rule International was a special guest on June 8^th for Radio Show – Eyes on Washington. Eyes on Washington Radio Program, with radio hosts Doug Basler and Marty McClendon, debate top issues from a Christian perspective. They broadcast information and commentary from Washington State to Washington D.C.

The Golden Rule as a Global Ethic to better mankind was central to the conversation with the radio hosts Doug Basler and Marty McClendon. Ambassador Rivers was asked what is the importance of the Golden Rule? Ambassador Rivers explained, “My message embraces the point that every individual person alive has value. As a matter of fact, if every individual were able to live out his or her particular contribution to society, our world would be a better place. It would be a place where the fulfillment of the needs of nations would be met because every person’s gift would be a contribution to the success of those nations. The open door to this kind of Culture of Honor is the Golden Rule Global Ethic – “Treat others the way you want to be treated.” This ethic lifts everyone higher and builds great communities and nations. I appreciated the opportunity to share about the Golden Rule on this great radio station with such cordial hosts, thank you.”

Ambassador Clyde Rivers is the Representative for the North American Division to the United Nations – New York. The Golden Rule International Award is now established in 120 nations of the world. This organization seeks out top achievers that live the Golden Rule in their everyday life. This is a new global ethic that the leadership of the Golden Rule International Award, Patron, current President of Ethiopia, Girma Wolde and Ambassador Mussie Hailu has embraced and is promoting globally. Golden Rule International is also affiliated with the Interfaith Peace-Building Initiative (IPI), African Union, the United Nations as well as the United Religions Initiative (URI) an Interfaith Peace organization seeking world peace.

DR. REUBEN EGOLF SPEAKS AT THE iCHANGE NATIONS™ - HUMAN RIGHTS GLOBAL CONGRESS™

Dr. Reuben Egolf, Vice President of Human Rights Global Congress™

The launching of the iChange Nations™ and the Human Rights Global Congress™ on April 18^th in Grand Rapids, Michigan was an experience beyond expectations. The attendance went beyond seating capacity to standing room only. The atmosphere was filled with camaraderie with a common goal of protecting the image of God. Diversity in ethnicities and faiths came to the unifying force of the Golden Rule and demonstrated a culture that’s possible all over the world. 

I was asked to speak on Article 19 of the Human Rights Declaration set forth by the United Nations. Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers.

In a nation like America the subject of human rights seems to be distant from everyday life. We as citizens in the United States do not fear our government will imprison, persecute, and terminate our lives due to our expressing an opinion, or for our religious faith. Therefore, the subject of human rights appears abstract and foreign, and not much attention is given to it. The truth of the matter is that the violation of human rights affects us all and much more directly that we think.

Where human rights are violated it becomes the greatest abortion mill for human potential that there is. For example, sex trafficking enslaves a woman and aborts her potential and contribution to society and we all suffer as a consequence of her unreleased potential. How many vaccines, cures, and how many other medical and scientific breakthroughs to help human suffering have been terminated by violating human rights? What about a man who merely expresses his opinion concerning a government or about his faith who is then imprisoned, beaten, and in many cases killed.  According to Amnesty International more than 1/3 of governments, 62 out of 160, locked up prisoners of conscience – people who were simply exercising their rights and freedoms. Another staggering statistic is that there are twenty seven million people currently enslaved around the world. Can you imagine what is locked up inside a community of multiplied millions? There are many nations of the world who do not have twenty seven million people as a population, so in essence this is an entire nation of people who’s potential is being withheld from the world.

If I am living with a terminal disease in Canada, and the knowledge for the cure was inside of a person who was killed twenty years ago in a country where his or her religious beliefs were not tolerated, then my future has been affected by it. That violation of their human rights has now directly affected and impacted my life.

Article written by: Dr. Reuben Egolf – Vice President – Human Rights Global Congress™

Article edited with permission

PROFESSOR KEVIN STORR SPEAKS AT THE LAUNCH OF iCHANGE NATIONS™ - HUMAN RIGHTS GLOBAL CONGRESS™

Prof. Kevin Storr

In Grand Rapids, Michigan this spring I was asked to give a keynote address at the iChange Nations™ - Human Rights Global Congress™ on the topic, “The Human Right to Access Education and Science in Defining National Value and Development.”  My presentation was rooted in two of the Human Rights defined by the United Nations; Rights numbers twenty-six and twenty-seven. As states:

Article 25

1. Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and of his family, including food, clothing, housing and medical care and necessary social services, and the right to security in the event of unemployment, sickness, disability, widowhood, old age or other lack of livelihood in circumstances beyond his control.

2. Motherhood and childhood are entitled to special care and assistance. All children, whether born in or out of wedlock, shall enjoy the same social protection.

Article 26

1. Everyone has the right to education. Education shall be free, at least in the elementary and fundamental stages. Elementary education shall be compulsory. Technical and professional education shall be made generally available and higher education shall be equally accessible to all on the basis of merit.

2. Education shall be directed to the full development of the human personality and to the strengthening of respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. It shall promote understanding, tolerance and friendship among all nations, racial or religious groups, and shall further the activities of the United Nations for the maintenance of peace.

3. Parents have a prior right to choose the kind of education that shall be given to their children. (www.un.org/en/documents/udhr/)

As the speaker I told the attendees that all countries have three basic resources: Natural Resources, People Resource and Vision Resource.  The natural resource is to be managed, the people resource is to be inspired and the vision resource is to galvanize the people.  I further commented that nations must be tooled and allowed to dig their own dirt (whether land or people) and it is the management of its three basic resources, which provides them with value to trade with other nations. 

This oration also included a discussion on intellectual property and redefined it in the context of nation building.  I redefined intellectual property as the people resource, and emphasized that intellectual property goes beyond the fruit of the mind and should be viewed as the mind itself.  On this intellectual property we are to farm and cultivate ideas - these are the fruit of the mind.  It was also declared that in order to build a nation, the nation must use its intellectual property to harvest the ideas, which are planted in the minds of its people.  These ideas can be realized through production or consumption.  By consumption an idea is realized because someone previously had the idea and makes its available.  By production, it is an original idea for which a person supplies the resource whenever the idea is requested. 

Finally, I summarized my presentation by noting, nations which traffic mainly in consumer ideas, eventually become dependent nations, because intellectual property is more than just ideas, it is the people and road to national development and value.

Article written by Prof. Kevin Storr - iChange Nations™ Statesman

Article edited with permission