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https://lnkd.in/p/eQKQbTqG YES DRUMS — NO WEAPONS: WE ARE PEOPLE UNITED — VOICES AGAINST DISCRIMINATION, AGAINST CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY, AND FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN. WE SPEAK NOT FOR PERSONAL GAIN BUT FOR THOSE WHO MUST NOT BE SILENCED OR SACRIFICED FOR SOMEONE ELSE’S PROFIT. THIS IS OUR CONFIRMATION: WE DO NOT SEEK VIOLENCE — WE DO NOT FIGHT — WE STAND UP FOR OUR RIGHTS, AND WE WILL NOT ALLOW THIS HURT TO HAPPEN TO US OR TO OUR CHILDREN AGAIN. THIS IS OUR DECLARATION. A yearly United Nations global vote: each of the 195 countries must publicly declare if they support peace or weapons. Poem: No Guns – Never Again No guns — never again, Not in fields, not in hands, not in games. Not where children dream, Not where oceans sing, Not where we call Earth a home. You made laws for weapons, But none for healing. You made bullets fast, But justice slow. And now, we — The mothers, the fathers, the sons, the daughters, The teachers, the poets, the farmers, the forgotten — We speak. We do not want guns. We want gardens. We do not want tanks. We want teachers. We do not want sirens. We want songs. So we stand. Every child can raise their voice. Every village can raise its light. Every country can raise its flag — For peace. This is the time. Sign for peace. Sign for life. Sign: No Guns – Never Again. Your Voice Matters We invite everyone to sign: Presidents Prime Ministers Parliamentarians Doctors, teachers, farmers, artists Children Survivors of war Anyone who believes in peace Let your name be your stand. Let your heart be your voice. Let your signature say: Enough. #NoGunsNeverAgain #GlobalPetitionForPeace

🎯 Who’s Right? Let’s Hear Your Voice! We’re exploring public opinion on weapons, and we want YOUR perspective! Gianfranco says: “Many people love weapons.” Anastasiya says: “Most people dislike weapons.” 💬 What do you think? Cast your vote and share your thoughts in the comments! Let’s find out together what people really feel about weapons. Your voice matters! #PublicOpinion #WeaponsDebate #CommunityVoices #PeaceMovement

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> I wish they’d be proud for training me their protection skills. And I wish they’d be proud because I will always protect them the way they protect me and my kids. My New Position I want to share my new position. For more than 13 years, I have watched a system build stories about my family — and then make those stories real. They imagined my son as a gangster, as disabled, as a boy with mental health problems. And now my son struggles with trauma, telling me, “Mama, I have mental health problems from what I’m living.” Many names, many offices, many professionals — all paid by the government to protect. They promised to keep children safe. They promised to help families. I complained everywhere they told me I could complain. I kept every email, every letter, every name. I remember every face. Every day, I check my mail. I check who promised, and who betrayed. I check who was paid to protect, and who was paid to destroy my children’s future. Now I have to protect them — all of them. And I will do it. I will protect. This is not revenge. This is truth. And no family, no child, should ever have to live through what mine has lived. 🟦 HEADER MY NEW POSITION — PROTECTING THOSE WHO ONCE PROMISED PROTECTION 🟩 SECTION 1 — “First Group: Direct Support & Protection” Linzi Roberts-Egan Heather Flinders Jenny Smith Grace Williams Rob Manning Christian Danacica Robert.Ngare@walthamstow.gov.uk Althea Mills Hannah.DaCosta@walthamforest.gov.uk Jillian Dobson Willbert Kahwa Mable Kaneza 🟨 SECTION 2 — “Second Group: Special Protection Needs” Merlin and CRIS police Waltham Forest police Leyton police Chingford police Enfield police Charing Cross police 🟥 SECTION 3 — “Third Group: Institutions Requiring Future Support” Stratford Magistrates’ Court Shoreditch Court High Court (Family Division) Administrative Court Home Office IOPC Healthcare professionals managing NHS record integrity 🖤 FOOTER > “Support and protection will be offered. It may take longer than expected, but it will come. No person, no office, no institution should ever be left behind — even if mistakes were made, even if communication was broken, even if years of doors were closed. > I wish they’d be proud for training me their protection skills. And I wish they’d be proud because I will always protect them the way they protect me and my kids.

https://lnkd.in/ewyHSgYp 4. Global Observations: Black and White Powers British and American society built laws that require people to classify themselves as black or white. If I were African and called myself black, I would always represent a small part of the world, while white represents Europe, America, and Asia — the dominant powers. Today, Russia offers guns to Africans, asking them to call themselves black Russians. Americans have done similar things long ago. The world is being divided by powers that force these labels. I will never stand with these powers. Black and white are for me material, like pillows or tables — never human. 5. Numbers and Global Implications Out of 195 countries in the world: Approximately 100–120 countries classify themselves using racial categories such as black and white. Approximately 70–95 countries do not officially classify people by race or ethnicity. This explains why people prefer heavy guns — the 100–120 countries enforcing black and white categories accept guns by law, while the 70–95 countries without these systems are at risk of being dominated or controlled. That is the imbalance I see moving forward. 6. My Stand and Faith I will never give my voice to any politician. Since I was 15, I have kept it for God, to protect myself and my family. I will not represent societies that destroy human lives and label people with colors. I am alive, I am human, and I will continue to study and stand for human existence without being forced into divisions of black and white.

https://lnkd.in/eM2bgz6w Full Statement When they call me “white” and call my son “black,” I do not hear neutral words. I hear something deeply wrong. I believe they are pointing at me and my son, not with respect, but with a message that hurts us. In my heart, when I hear “white,” I think of a worm — something that hides in the body and causes pain. When I hear “black,” I think of a flea — something that bites an animal, my friend. These are not names for people. They are pictures of harm. So when someone calls me white and calls my son black, I cannot accept it. I do not like it. To me, it feels as if they are saying: you are a worm, your son is a flea. That is not who we are. That is not who anyone is. Now, I have no money, no job, no home for me and children. I have a Universal Credit account, but here in England, the authorities of Waltham Forest — and their enforcement teams — continue cutting my benefits and forcing me into their systems, meanwhile I have disabilities and list from unfair treatment. After everything they have done to me and my children, they still claim control over us. They still tell me what I must do, what I must earn, what I must accept. This time, this day, it is coming to an end. Soon, my children will leave place we called "home" permanently. They are almost ready to find their own separate families. When that happens, I will leave this country forever. I will pray to God to forgive me for ever having trusted this place. I will take my trust with me — and you will never have it. Everything you have done to me, everything you have done to my children, will come back on your family's .

https://lnkd.in/eGTcxWZW Whom It May Concern, I am writing this because I have been carrying pain for a long time. What has happened to me and my son in England has broken our trust, our health, and our lives. When I came to this country, I did not see people as black or white. Where I come from, we see people as African, European, Asian, or American — by culture, by family, by humanity. But here, the system forced us into black and white boxes. On official papers, they called me “Ukrainian white” or “European white.” On other papers, they called my son “black.” These labels were never chosen by us. They were used to describe and divide us, not to protect us. None of the people who punished us ever looked into our eyes. None respected our names, our passports, or our story. They made decisions based on categories, not human beings. My son, who is of mixed heritage, has been treated as if a label is all he is. When I first met my husband, I cried. I begged him to explain why people here were calling Africans “black.” It hurt me. He told me: “Don’t worry — you are not white. Just call people African, the way you like.” The man they called “black” gave me the freedom to speak with love and dignity. But now I see a system where honesty is treated like a crime. Today, instead of protecting my son, the police chase him. He lives in fear when he should live in safety. We have been judged, labelled, and humiliated. Our pain has been ignored. My memory and my health carry the scars of how we were treated. I will never forget what was done to my child. I want to say clearly: I do not threaten anyone. I do not want violence. I only want the truth to be heard. I want the world to know how a country that speaks of fairness and law can treat a mother and her child with such cruelty and disrespect. I pray that no other family will suffer as we have suffered here. I pray for the day I can leave and never return, so I may heal and rebuild what has been destroyed. This is not only my story. It is a warning about what happens when a society stops seeing people as human beings and starts seeing only black and white. They called me white and my son black. To me, it felt like being called a worm and a flea. I will never accept that. We are not colours. We are human beings, and I pray to God to take us away from where we are only seen in black and white. https://lnkd.in/ewyHSgYp

https://lnkd.in/eRiKSNuD https://lnkd.in/eRiKSNuD https://lnkd.in/eS3uRm8H https://lnkd.in/ewN8Tagc https://lnkd.in/ePV_jvPr https://lnkd.in/edJmwerX https://lnkd.in/eCPY6iWK Dear George King and Sinawa Children’s Foundation, I want to thank you deeply for the work you are doing to protect and care for children in Sierra Leone. I know this is not easy, especially in a country where challenges are growing every day, where resources are limited, and yet the need for love and protection is so great. My heart carries a lot of pain when I think about how history — colonization, slavery, and decades of separation — has left deep scars between countries and brothers in Africa. I wish that nations like Sierra Leone, Senegal, Gambia, Ghana, and Nigeria could stand united as one family today, supporting each other fully, instead of being divided by systems and habits that were never ours to begin with. Around the world, children are being given alcohol, cigarettes, and harmful substances. They are being influenced by markets and politics that do not always put their health or future first. Meanwhile, people who truly care for children often receive very little support, even in wealthy countries like the UK, where sometimes protection looks more like paperwork than real care. I pray for your organization and for every person who puts the needs of children above everything else. I pray that good people everywhere — regardless of country, belief, or background — find the strength to come together, to build peace, care, and fairness for every child. We don’t need competition, we don’t need guns, we don’t need to divide people into “better” or “worse.” What we need is kindness, truth, and unity. And one day, I believe, those values will be recognized as the true strength of humanity. With respect and hope, 🧠 Conclusion The comparison between Jamaica and the Netherlands illustrates that youth crime is not merely a reflection of individual or familial shortcomings but is significantly influenced by societal structures and adult decisions. By examining these trends, we can better understand the systemic factors contributing to youth crime and work towards creating environments that protect and nurture our children.

https://lnkd.in/eS3uRm8H 📊 Youth Crime Trends: Jamaica vs. Netherlands 🇯🇲 Jamaica Youth Crime Rates: While Jamaica faces significant challenges with adult gang violence and high homicide rates, youth involvement in crime remains relatively low. Cultural and Religious Influence: Strong cultural and religious frameworks in Jamaica emphasize community protection and respect for children, which act as safeguards against youth involvement in criminal activities. Adult vs. Youth Crime: Most serious crimes are committed by adults, with children being less frequently involved in criminal activities. 🇳🇱 Netherlands Youth Crime Rates: In contrast, the Netherlands has seen a significant increase in youth crime rates. In 2022, approximately 17,500 crimes involving minors aged 12 to 18 were recorded, with thefts increasing by 70% in one year. Societal Structures: The permissive societal approach, including legalized cannabis and regulated adult industries, has created environments where youth are more likely to be drawn into criminal activities. Adult vs. Youth Crime: While adult crime rates are also a concern, the increase in youth crime suggests that societal structures and adult decisions play a significant role in influencing youth behavior. 🔍 Analysis The contrasting youth crime trends in Jamaica and the Netherlands underscore the profound impact of societal structures and adult decisions on youth behavior. In Jamaica, strong cultural and religious frameworks provide protective mechanisms that shield children from criminal involvement. Conversely, in the Netherlands, permissive societal policies and adult behaviors have inadvertently exposed youth to criminal activities. These observations challenge the notion that youth crime is solely a result of family failure or individual choices. Instead, they highlight the responsibility of society, including policymakers and adults, in shaping environments that either protect or expose youth to criminal influences. 📈 Visual Representation To further illustrate these trends, here are some visual resources: Juvenile Crime Trends in the Netherlands: A graph depicting the significant decline in juvenile crime rates in the Netherlands from 2007 to 2023. Youth Crime Statistics by Country: A chart comparing youth crime rates across various countries, highlighting the Netherlands' position relative to others. Adult Crime Rates in Jamaica: A visual representation of the high adult crime rates in Jamaica, emphasizing the disparity between adult and youth involvement in crime.

https://lnkd.in/ewN8Tagc Child exploitation is never the children’s choice, yet society often allows adults to benefit from children’s pain. This may involve child abuse, trafficking, or neglect perpetuated by the surrounding environment. Many professionals—those who take “easy jobs”—continue to profit from children’s suffering: they are paid in courts, youth services, social work, or as police officers, yet they do not protect the child. Instead, they represent offenses against the child. Children are criminalized for actions and behaviors caused by the environment and adults around them, not for their own choices. From my own experience, adults—including fathers, neighbors, and school professionals—abused my children. In the end, these same professionals documented and labeled my children as antisocial, gang-affiliated, or misbehaving. This is not protection. While my children were young, they could not defend themselves or speak about the abuse. Adults waited until my children reached 12, 13, or 14, then claimed they were dangerous, ignoring that these behaviors resulted from domestic violence and neighborhood crime. Since 2011, I requested protection, yet the system continued to be paid. By 2018, instead of protecting children, the system acted to protect society from children, continuing the cycle of exploitation while maintaining payment for themselves. I remain committed to advocating politely for my family and for a system that truly protects children. Speaking generally about child exploitation, historical facts and the reality of modern times show that real-life stories and evidence, shared openly in forums, confirm the ongoing harm to children. If anyone still disagrees, it raises the question of their own involvement in perpetuating the problem. Step by step, we can see why such harm is allowed and why children are punished, while adults refuse to admit their mistakes and shift the blame onto children for consequences caused by adult decisions. Society—especially those who prefer “easy jobs” or hold positions of authority—continues to judge children because the environment created by adult actions and laws places them at risk. This is a question for those adults who exploit the system and target children, yet they often avoid accountability, much like politicians who benefit from their positions and have no problem ignoring the harm they contribute to.