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Martyn Meade gives Technical the opportunity to register a ‘confidence building’ victory in the British Stallion Studs EBF Upavon Fillies’ Stakes at Salisbury on Wednesday, live on Racing TV at 4.15pm.

Barely beaten in the Epsom Blue Riband Trial in her debut at age three, the Mastercraftsman daughter has since imposed tough tasks on herself without being able to put her head ahead.

While she failed to land a decisive blow in the Oaks in early June, she was only narrowly denied by Zeyaadah in the Group Three Hoppings Stakes in Newcastle, before finishing fourth in the Group One Nassau Stakes at Goodwood.

Technique has a lot less on her plate in publicly traded Wednesday and Meade is hoping she can make the most of the opportunity.

He said, “It really is a confidence building exercise.

“She has had a difficult season in difficult races without the conditions necessarily being ideal for her.

“I think a track like Salisbury will suit him. There are no easy races, but I hope she can build on what she has done.

Technique may not have things its way at the Wiltshire site, with Roger Varian’s training Lady Hayes also bringing a strong form to the table.

Kodiac’s filly was last seen second in the Lancashire Oaks at Haydock behind Sir Mark Prescott’s Alpinista, who claimed Group 1 gold in Germany this weekend.

“She is an improving filly who is versatile between 10 and 12 stadia and a steep 10 stadia at Salisbury should suit her,” said Varian.

“It’s a competitive Listed, but she got into it after a very good run at Haydock. The winner won Group 1 in Germany on Sunday, so there is nothing wrong with this form.

“We hope she will have a good race. She likes to sink her toe in, so we would be very happy if the soil didn’t dry out too much.

John and Thady Gosden’s Gloria mundi is another drop in class after finishing seventh in the Ribblesdale Stakes at Royal Ascot, while Invite has his first race for Andrew Balding after leaving the team of Marco Botti.

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VIENNA / STOCKHOLM, June 13, 2021 – The return of 15 Armenian detainees to Armenia and the provision by Armenia to Azerbaijan of information which will facilitate important demining work are welcome confidence-building measures, said OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde. “These important steps bring the parties closer to dialogue, stability and a comprehensive settlement.”

“I appreciate the valuable role played by the Georgian and US governments, as well as the excellent cooperation between the President of the European Council and the Swedish OSCE Chairmanship, ahead of the agreement. The developments are also a vital step for regional cooperation in the South Caucasus ”, noted Minister Linde.

Noting that fundamental problems remain, Linde urged Armenia and Azerbaijan to build on these positive steps by releasing all remaining detainees and resuming high-level negotiations under the auspices of the Minsk Group co-chairs of the OSCE and with the assistance of the Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Ambassador Andrzej Kasprzyk, to find a comprehensive political settlement to all outstanding issues.

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Start running CEO and founder Susannah Wellford (right) with two of her graduates from the program.

Start running is an American nonprofit organization that trains diverse young women to run for public office. Recognizing the lack of representation of women at all political levels, the organization aims to encourage women, regardless of their partisan affiliation, to apply for political office and support them through mentoring and building leadership skills, in campaign strategy and teamwork. Under the leadership of CEO and Founder Susannah Wellford, Start running has trained more than 20,000 women from high school to college in more than 100 annual programs. 90% of the old candidates won. SHE SAID spoke to Susannah Wellford about her vision for women’s political empowerment.

A core value of Running Start is impartiality. As a result, your more than 100 programs across the United States, which encourage all women from high school to college to run for elected office, are neutral. Why is it important for your work to put women and not their politics at the center?

As a Democrat myself, I noticed as I melted Start running in 2007, that almost every other effort to get women into politics results in women taking sides in politics. The reason why Start running is neutral and non-partisan, it is because there is such an intense need to attract more women, that we did not want to limit ourselves to women who we believe would represent certain values. Based on this conviction, we wanted to impact as many women as possible regardless of their political affiliation. However, over the years the United States has become more partisan and polarized, making fairness the value we are most proud of. We want to continue to bring together young women regardless of identity and ideology to debate issues, because we believe that young women must first and foremost engage as people. I think it’s so rare in America that you step out of your bubble and have a conversation with someone who comes from a different background and sees the world differently. While these conversations outside of your bubble aren’t easy, I think it’s one of the most important things that Start running promotes. As our graduates have been exposed to a larger universe of ideas, we hope that, if elected to political office, they will be much better at speaking across the aisle.

In the United States, women are less likely to run as candidates than men. As a result, women are under-represented at all levels of government with only 1 in 4 of elected leaders being female. Why do you think this is still the case in 2021?

I think we’re still a very traditional society and the power structure has always favored white, older, straight, and Christian males. As they grow up, girls see a political landscape that is unlike them. While this is changing, the role model effect for girls wanting to change the world is real: Since they don’t see many people molding what they might become, they are less likely to seek out themselves. a public service. This is also the reason why many women, instead of showing up, decide to engage in nonprofit or community advocacy organizations to try and change the system outside of formal structures. To empower young women to run for public office, we focus on building confidence, capacity and relationships, as all of these present barriers for women to rise to power. This involves trying to overcome the pervasiveness of impostor syndrome, teaching public speaking, fundraising and advocacy skills, and connecting our participants with both men and women. powerful. These links, through internships or informal counseling, are particularly important as women tend not to have as many deep connections with decision-makers due to the fact that they were not historically in power.

Running Start strongly believes in the value of female leadership in the public sector. What are some of the main advantages that make increased representation of women in politics socially desirable?

Women bring something different to leadership and politics, but I think it’s hard to define. Since women have traditionally been outside the power structure, their whole way of approaching issues and leading is different from that of men. Just by being in Congress, women make a difference because they lead in a different way, which is also the result of their different lived experiences in matters such as women’s health care. My real desire is to have more women so that the lived experience of women can influence politics. Beyond that, the addition of women should contribute to greater diversity in leadership in general, not only understood in terms of gender but also in terms of race, sexual orientation and age. Bringing more diverse identities to power can make a difference for everyone, as it can lead to better decisions. With more diverse perspectives, government as a whole can be strengthened and everyone in society wins.

The United States has its first female vice president. Seeing such female representation at the highest levels of government can have an impact on the empowerment of young women considering public office. With this in mind, Running Start offers mentoring opportunities, which aim to increase women’s confidence in running. In this context, what makes you optimistic about the future of women in politics?

Seeing Vice President Harris sworn in obviously gave me a lot of hope. Since 2016, when women joined women’s marches around the world, many have translated their fight for more rights by running for office. This led to a record number of women running for and joining the Congress and state legislatures in the United States in 2018 and 2020. Interestingly, many young and diverse women with very different day jobs have won, which in turn has won. added to my optimism about the future of women in politics. . Despite all the hardships in 2020, American women seem to have woken up for the first time in years and are committed to using their voices. Committed to their communities and their country, the women candidates have shown their ambition and their aptitude for public office. It is the dedication of young women to changing the world for the better that makes me very optimistic about the future of women in politics in America.

Svenja Kirsch is a Masters candidate in Public Policy (MPP) at Harvard University and previously studied international relations at Jacobs University and Sciences Po Paris. She specializes in business and government policy and has a particular focus on corporate government affairs, CSR, women’s economic empowerment and sustainability. Prior to joining GRI, she worked in academic review, political campaigning, think tank research and corporate sustainability management.

Thank you, Secretary General Guterres and Mr Ban and all the rapporteurs for the poignant reminders of the challenges we collectively face.

As we all know, conflicts have a devastating impact. We know that it hits the hardest among the poorest and even the most vulnerable.

According to the World Bank’s calculation, by 2030, two-thirds of the world’s extremely poor people could be affected by fragility, conflict and violence.

The Council’s agenda is unfortunately a tragic testimony. In the last two weeks alone, we have been discussing the conflicts in Yemen, Mali, Syria and the Great Lakes region, among others.

So, Mr. President, we welcome the adoption today of a presidential statement under your leadership. We hope that it will serve to strengthen confidence-building measures and, indeed, mechanisms for dialogue with regional and subregional organizations and especially civil society organizations on which peace processes so deeply depend.

I would like to highlight three ways in which we believe we can strengthen the vital role of these organizations.

First, regional and subregional organizations can restore trust among conflict-affected communities. In particular, the work of the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities reduced tensions and prevented conflicts throughout the OSCE region. As regional organizations develop their technical capacity, they should seek to follow this example. And we should seek to strengthen their willingness to use confidence-building measures when necessary.

Second, confidence building and dialogue must absolutely be part of a broader strategy coordinated through the good offices of the United Nations.

We recognize the unique role of ASEAN in resolving the crisis in Myanmar. The UK further welcomes ASEAN’s willingness to support positive and constructive efforts. And that is why we look forward to the close cooperation between the United Nations and ASEAN to resolve the conflict and serve those who suffer, those in need.

We also applaud the Joint United Nations-African Union Framework for a Enhanced Partnership for Peace and Security. This was indeed instrumental in the 2019 peace agreement between the government of the Central African Republic and 14 armed groups. And we call on all political actors to get involved directly.

Third, regional bodies must include civil society organizations in a meaningful capacity at all levels of dialogue. If we are serious about building an inclusive and lasting peace, the organs of civil society should be – must be – essential in all aspects of conflict prevention and, above all, in conflict resolution.

As others have said, including my good friend, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ireland, it is important that women are at the heart of peacemaking. In particular, regional women’s networks, such as the African Union’s ASEAN Women for Peace Registry and FEMWISE Africa, are essential actors in the pursuit of lasting and lasting peace.

The UK, I assure you, is absolutely committed to protecting and promoting women peacemakers, and we are proud to have supported the protection framework of the International Civil Society Action Network. I urge others to support and implement its expert and effective recommendations.

On our common path to peace, we need this more open and inclusive approach for a stronger and more coherent international response. The nature of the conflict has changed. Increasingly, we are seeing conflicts of an intra-state nature, which have the potential to destabilize global peace and security. We also see how marginalization and human rights violations can totally and totally isolate communities and even perpetrate violence.

To combat the driving forces behind these conflicts, we must and we must combine our humanitarian, development and peacebuilding efforts. The Peacebuilding Commission is absolutely at the heart of it all, and we welcome the support of the Peacebuilding Fund, which builds trust between communities, because ultimately, where national and regional efforts fail, it is the Security Council which has primary responsibility for international peace and international security.

We do it best when we have a clear view. The UK supports regular and coordinated early warning capacities, which help the Council prevent escalation. Regional organizations can strengthen this capacity by sharing early warning assessments and bringing emerging situations to the direct attention of the Council. Accurate and timely information must be combined with effective and early engagement and support at the community, state, regional or continental level.

And where prevention activities fail, or if there is no regional consensus, it is this Council that should lead the international community not only to discuss, to debate, but to act. The UK stands ready to support regional and sub-regional organizations as they continue to strengthen efforts to build confidence and dialogue.

It is only by mobilizing all the tools at our collective disposal, Mr. President, that we can avoid the escalation of violence and ensure the lasting and lasting peace we all desire.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

April 15, 2021 13:39 (UTC + 04: 00)

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By Aisha Jabbarova

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said his country was focusing on strengthening confidence-building measures and communication projects in the region in the post-war period after the resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh war with Armenia. He also described the overall post-war situation as positive.

The president made the remarks during a press conference held with his Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko in Baku on April 14.

He said regional transport and logistics projects are being discussed within the framework of the Azerbaijan-Armenia-Russia trilateral working group at the level of deputy prime ministers and within the framework of consultations with neighboring Turkey and Iran.

The trilateral working group Aliyev refers to was established following the January 11 meeting in Moscow of Azerbaijani, Russian and Armenian leaders who agreed to restore lines of communication and security between Azerbaijan and Armenia. after six weeks of war in 2020.

It should be noted that article 9 of the agreement of November 10 provided for “the unblocking of regional economic and transport links.

Commenting on the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh war which saw Azerbaijan liberate its occupied territories, Aliyev said that Azerbaijan resolved the conflict on its own by implementing four UN Security Council resolutions that remained on paper for 27 years, because the mechanism of their implementation was not used. .

“The messages that the co-chaired countries of the Minsk Group [mediating the conflict since 1994] sent to the Armenian side to end the occupation were also not respected, while their statements that the status quo was unacceptable were not heeded by the Armenian side, ”Aliyev said.

Speaking about the relationship with Belarus, Aliyev said that the two countries have significantly increased their turnover in 2020 due to Azerbaijan’s supply of crude oil to Belarus.

“In the first quarter of this year, the supply of crude oil continued in higher volumes, and I believe we will significantly exceed last year’s level.”

Aliyev noted that he had discussed with Lukashenko the future participation of Belarusian companies in the restoration of the liberated territories of Karabakh in a number of areas, stressing that his government would only involve companies from friendly countries in the restoration work. . Belarusian companies will contribute to the concept of “Karabakh Green Zone”.

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Chelsea made light work of Krasnodar in front of a crowd of 10,000 in southwest Russia in their Champions League Group E fixture on Wednesday night, winning 4-0.

Up 1-0 courtesy a fortuitous Callum Hudson-Odoi goal, Frank Lampard’s triple change with 20 minutes remaining appeared to kill any chance the well-supported home side had of poaching a rare late point. Timo Werner scored from the penalty spot before Hakim Ziyech notched a goal on his full debut while Christian Pulisic’s late effort secured the points.

Positive

Passing certainly wasn’t an issue for Chelsea on this night. They popped the ball around excellently and denied Krasnador possession throughout large parts of the game. Commitment was no issue either with Kurt Zouma and Edouard Mendy putting their bodies on the line on the rare occasion that Krasnodar threatened. Three late goals speak for themselves as Chelsea’s clinical edge provided a much-needed confidence boost after a three-game winless streak.

Negative

Chelsea’s defensive movement in the first half especially prevented Lampard’s side from playing their best football. Zouma and central defensive partner Antonio Rudiger were passive in their play and struggled to deal with the hosts’ first line of defense. Jorginho will be the key talking point, though, after he missed a second penalty of the season before being substituted.

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Manager rating out of 10

9 – Two-thousand miles away from home, sandwiched between Premier League games against Manchester United and Burnley, Wednesday’s game had the potential to be a banana skin for Lampard & Co., but the five changes he made from the weekend’s game at Old Trafford evidently worked . A triple change late on helped to ease any anxiety of dropping points in the game’s closing stages.

Player ratings (1-10; 10 = best, players introduced after 70 minutes get no rating)

GK Edouard Mendy, 7 – Parried the ball when he had to, but in large parts it was a quiet game for Mendy as the hosts rarely threatened Blues’ goal. When they did it was often from an ambitious strike that was destined for the stands.

DF Cesar Azpilicueta, 8 – Azpilicueta’s excellent energy down the flanks certainly opened up options for Chelsea’s midfielders when play was at times staggered in the first half. Brilliant ball control and his crosses were strong and accurate, which tested a vulnerable keeper.

DF Kurt Zouma, 7 – A lackluster performance to start off, Zouma rarely appeared to be playing his best game and that consequently hurt Chelsea’s attempts to move play forward quickly. Saying that, he displayed outstanding commitment at times.

DF Antonio Rudiger, 7 – With five international appearances to his name this season prior to Wednesday, but this was his first Chelsea outing of the campaign. It showed early on as his partnership with Zouma appeared rusty. Saying that, he managed to keep a clean sheet.

DF Ben Chilwell, 6 – Not Chilwell’s best game, he looked tired at times and perhaps could have benefitted from some rest in the second half. Combination play with Hudson-Odoi is an area for concern as the pair never appeared to bounce off each other’s play when moving forward.

MF Jorginho, 5 – Was almost made to pay for a cheap giveaway of possession early on, which granted Krasnodar their first sight on goal. A missed penalty moments later did little to help his cause. A night to move on from.

MF Mateo Kovacic, 6 – Quiet first half, but pounced on a ball that bounced well for him on the edge of the area to start the second, and was unlucky to watch that effort fizz just wide of the post. Otherwise a substandard, no-thrills performance.

MF Hakim Ziyech, 8 – Made his full Chelsea debut and fans got a flavor of what he can offer in midfield. Ziyech’s play and movement was crucial at times and he possessed great vision too. Rewarded with an intelligent late goal.

MF Kai Havertz, 7 – Not the busiest of games for Havertz, but his first touch was a true weapon in the visitors’ locker. Excellent close control allowed Havertz to quickly maneuver the ball around dangerous areas, and he consequently picked up a deserved assist.

MF Callum Hudson-Odoi, 7 – Boasted little possession in the opening half but did benefit from a woeful piece of goalkeeping to score his first Champions League goal when scuffing a shot on the edge of the penalty area.

FW Timo Werner, 8 – Struck a positive penalty to put the game to bed with little more than 15 minutes remaining – a total contrast to Jorginho’s earlier spot kick. Had pockets of strong positional play where he first touch and pace stood out.

Substitutes

MF N’Golo Kante, N / R – Replaced Jorginho at the base of midfield, and admirably patrolled large swathes of the pitch without another recognized deep-lying midfielder on the pitch for Chelsea.

MF Mason Mount, N / R – His trademark energetic pressing provided an impetus to what had previously been a somewhat stale midfield after coming on for Kovacic.

MF Christian Pulisic, N / R – Took the place of Hudson-Odoi and added drive that had been missing from wide areas, and was rewarded for his efforts with a goal and a penalty won.

FW Tammy Abraham, N / R – Replaced Ziyech with a little less than 10 minutes remaining, spearheading the Blues attack in the closing stages.

DF Emerson Palmieri, N / R – Relieved Chilwell on the left of the back four, and was routinely involved in Chelsea’s build-up play in the final 10 minutes.