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Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Politics
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Dayton professor to discuss NATO's impact on women, peace, security
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – A local professor will speak on the state of the United Nations Women, Peace and Security Agenda during the 2025 NATO Parliamentary Assembly Spring Session. Natalie Hudson, a professor of political science and law, was invited to speak on behalf of the Committee on Democracy and Security. Hudson is also the executive director of the University of Dayton Human Rights Center. This committee is made up of 60 legislators from member states and partner countries. Volunteers spruce up Dayton for upcoming NATO visit This committee meeting will be on Saturday, May 24. The panelist will talk about NATO's role in supporting policies following the Women, Peace and Security agenda. This agenda began in the year 2000 when the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 was adopted. 'The Women, Peace and Security agenda has a lot of relevance to how NATO functions internally as a military alliance and externally in the countries where it intervenes,' said Hudson. 'Even though the agenda originated at the United Nations, I think NATO stands to be a real leader in women, peace and security in the years ahead, especially given Europe's historical support for the work.' Hudson's panel will not be open to the public as it will take place in the NATO village area downtown. However, there will be 12 panels open to the public at the Roger Glass Center for the Arts. These panels are a part of the 'The Dayton Dialogue: Conversations about Peace and Security in the Balkans,' which was announced by U.S. Rep. Mike Turner and UD President Eric F. Spina back in March. LIST: Public invited to forums during NATO Assembly The 25th anniversary of The Women, Peace and Security Agenda will be this October. The agenda focuses on the protection needs and unique struggles both girls and women have in war-torn areas. Particularly, gender-based and sexual violence. The agenda also shines a light on the vital role women have in peace processes, from peacekeeping to peacebuilding. To learn more about The Women, Peace and Security Agenda, click here. To view the 2 NEWS NATO Parliamentary Summit hub for the latest information on this historic event, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
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What will happen to businesses within the security zone during NATO Assembly?
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — International delegates will start arriving in downtown next week for the NATO Parliamentary Assembly Spring Session. In the week leading up to the session, there's some uncertainty for business owners operating inside the security zone. NATO is coming to Dayton, here's what to know Many owners say they are excited to welcome guests, but there's still a lot of unknowns. So many unknowns that one of Dayton's classic pizza joints is closing its doors for the duration of NATO. 'There'll be a hassle and the inconvenience of customers coming in and out. That's the main thing,' said Tony Gracie, co-owner of The Flying Pizza. Gracie says the business decided it just wasn't worth it. 'I think the biggest thing was the actual security, not only the security, but the convenience for customers to come in and out,' said Gracie. Other owners told 2 NEWS they'll stay open but still have questions about procedure. 'We have clients scheduled, so they don't know exactly how they're going to be able to get here, where they're going to park, if there's going to be some sort of shuttles,' said Tshana Davis, owner of Studio 816. 'So that's my biggest concern about just how we will be able to maneuver throughout the event.' Davis has owned Studio 816 for nine years. With such an unprecedented event happening next week, she plans to wait for proper guidance from officials. DPD releases updated security zone for NATO summit Other businesses are in a position where they won't be hurting for money — they just have to pivot a little. 'There's still some unknowns. No doubt about that. At the same time, you know, we're really excited because we get to be part of something history,' said Tim Roesch, Parking Management Company. PMC operates valet for downtown area hotels. Roesch says they will do the best they can to navigate the changes. 'Where we're parking, the routes that we're taking, which roads we can travel and which we can't,' said Roesch. LIST: What is closing in Dayton during the NATO Assembly? The Flying Pizza initially planned on welcoming international visitors, but ultimately decided to just close their doors. 'Step aside for the week, and then we'll be back the following week,' said Grace. 'So from that Tuesday to the following Tuesday, we'll be shut down and then we'll be reopening that following Wednesday.' Overall, most business owners are welcoming the once-in-a-lifetime experience. 'I don't really have a problem with it at all,' said Davis. 'I'm actually excited to see it come.' 'My whole team is really excited about it,' said Roesch. Around 300 parliamentarians from 32 NATO countries will arrive in downtown next week. Click here to learn more. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Entertainment
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Art installation to be displayed during NATO summit in Dayton
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Rep. Mike Turner announced Monday that a public art installation will be on display during the NATO Parliamentary Assembly Spring Session in May. 'Think Freedom,' a comprehensive public art project, will be on display in the Dayton Arcade this May. This is the first time the Sarajevo-based art piece will be on display in the United States. 'The arrival of the 'Think Freedom' art installation in Dayton for Dayton 2025 is a powerful symbol of resilience, unity, and the enduring pursuit of freedom,' said Congressman Mike Turner. The piece incorporates sculpture, installation, light, text and new global communication technologies to make a statement. 'I believe that art still has the universal power to inspire, that art can give impulses of hope, imagination, and creativity in order to build freedom and connectivity – simply put, to build a better world,' said Edina Seleskovic, Creator, Think Freedom. Local schools and artists of the Miami Valley will help the creator during installation by sharing their words and phrases of peace. 'Think Freedom' will be on display to the public May 21-31 in the Rotunda of the Dayton Arcade at 31 S. Main Street. Click here for updates on viewing times and activities. To learn more about the piece and the creator, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Politics
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Historical project to be held during NATO Assembly
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – NATO's visit in May will be a historic moment for Dayton, and a project is looking to preserve the past and present moment. According to U.S. Rep. Mike Turner, oral history accounts will be gathered during the NATO Parliamentary Assembly Spring Session, which runs May 23-26 The Association for Diplomatic Studies and Training is collecting the accounts as part of a project on the Dayton Peace Accords, which ended the Bosnian War 30 years ago. The project will be preserved in the Library of Congress. Five Rivers MetroParks announce NATO-related closures ADST representatives will be at the Roger Glass Performing Arts Center at UD to interview dignitaries about their part in the historic peace accords. 'Collecting oral histories to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords is essential to preserving the lessons of diplomacy and conflict resolution,' said Turner. 'This project highlights the pivotal role the accords played in bringing peace to the Balkans. As Dayton prepares to host the NATO Parliamentary Assembly Spring Session in May, our city once again has the unique opportunity to shape the future of transatlantic security.' Over $4 million has been allocated for NATO Assembly ADST President Susan R. Johnson said this collection will capture a critical part of American diplomatic history. 'Oral histories capture the backstory of American diplomatic history that official accounts miss,' said Johnson. 'ADST's oral histories serve as invaluable primary sources for journalists, documentarians, academics, and current and aspiring diplomatic practitioners; they humanize the work of diplomacy and make it come alive for the American people. ADST is honored to collaborate with Congressman Turner on capturing the important work that went into the Dayton negotiations and the subsequent efforts to implement the DPA.' NATO officials eager to return to Dayton for summit in May Eric Nelson, former U.S. Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina, called the project a wonderful opportunity. 'ADST's oral history projects are a wonderful opportunity for everyone to enter into 'the room where it happened,'' said Nelson. 'A project around the Dayton Peace Accords is a wonderful opportunity to learn from the history of a uniquely successful combination of US diplomatic and military power to end a war and stop a genocide. The DPA gave Bosnia and Herzegovina an opportunity to rebuild a country where all citizens could be secure and prosper. The partnership with Congressman Turner and the NATO Parliamentary Assembly helps focus on the responsibility of BiH's Parliament to build a better future on the foundations of DPA.' Trump's pick as NATO ambassador says US commitment to the alliance is 'ironclad' Manager of the Dayton Peace Accords Oral History Project Fran Leskovar said knowledge of history is a tool. 'As Winston Churchill famously said, 'Study history. In history lie all the secrets of statecraft,'' said Leskovar. 'By understanding the Dayton Peace Accords and their implementation in much more detail, future generations of American leaders will be more than equipped to efficiently and effectively promote our national security interests abroad and manage the conflicts of the future.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
