THE GIFT OF HONOR

Honorees in Chicago

The wisest man who ever lived once said; “A man’s gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.” (Proverbs 18:16). I recently had the privilege of traveling to Chicago, Illinois to be with Ambassador Clyde Rivers and several Golden Rule Peace Ambassadors, as representatives of the “iChange Nations™” family.  As we converged on the Windy City, the vision to create cultures of honor was set before us. Eight Ambassadors from across the country, from diverse backgrounds and cultures, yet we were intent on one purpose.  We came to seek out those who deserve to receive a gift of honor.

Honor is a gift because it is unsolicited. Honor is a gift because it cost us something.  We paid a price to go and recognize others who have paid a price to serve others. Honor is a gift because it encourages those weary hands who work tirelessly to encourage others. Honor is the perfect gift because it is available to every human being to give. Honoring others truly brought us before great men and women. 

Amb. Dr. Clyde Rivers and Dr. Gary Slutkin

We were thrilled to meet with Dr. Gary Slutkin and his assistant Angalia Bianca with Cure Violence at the University of Chicago. Dr. Slutkin has followed up an impressive career with the World Health Organization to help those suffering around the world from epidemic diseases to establish Cure Violence.

This organization is treating violence as a disease and helping people in several nations to break this destructive lifestyle. Some of those that are cured return to their old neighborhoods as social workers to help others overcome as well. What a moving moment it was to watch Ambassador Dr. Clyde Rivers honor over 20 of these heroes.

We also met Cobe Williams who starred in the documentary film “The Interrupters”and is Cure Violence’s International trainer.  Cobe is a perfect example of a life that has been changed and is now helping others.

We also had the pleasure of producing a TV broadcast with our new friends at Christ Family TV Network.  Ambassador Rivers honored several deserving church leaders, followed up by interviewing fellow Peace Ambassadors, Dr. Charles Kinuthia, founder of the One Stop Tax Service Franchises, and Dr. Nashon Walker, founder of Hoodrise Nation, an outreach to the inner city where he brings hope, every day, to young people through music and mentorship.

Another treat was meeting Golden Rule Ambassador Coach Tony Branch.  Tony’s accomplishments are numerous, but I was particularly impressed with the 10 years that he coached women’s basketball.  He not only taught them how to play the game, but he taught them about life.  Over 100 of these young athletes received college scholarships thanks to their hard work, but also thanks to Coach Tony opening doors and seeing them through.  Even though his job was done, he stayed connected to these young ladies to help them through their 4 years of college.

When you create a culture of honor, you can’t help but be built up just by being in presence of other people of influence. It's always great to be surrounded by great leaders;  Ambassador Dr. Clyde Rivers, Dr. Donni Pitzl, Dr. Michal Pitzl, Dr. Brian Williams, Dr. Charles Kinuthia, Dr. Nashon Walker and Johnny Vega.

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This article was written by Amb. Dr. Dan Justice

Dr. Dan Justice is a Golden Rule World Peace Ambassador and part of the iChange Nations™. He is the founder of PMI International, a Non-Profit Organization, along with his wife Sharon and their 7 children.  Together they are training and equipping people around the world in business, education, family, media, government, religion and arts & entertainment.

THE WORLD COMES TO CAPITOL HILL FOR THE GOLDEN RULE INTERNATIONAL AWARD

Ambassador Dr. Clyde Rivers

November 2015 on Capitol Hill in Washington DC we had the honor to celebrate representatives of over 25 nations as recipients of the Golden Rule International Award. In this prestigious atmosphere and on this prominent platform we continued to establish Cultures of Honor that will go around the globe as each individual receiving the Golden Rule International Award takes the message and movement back to their nations. IChange Nations™ Ambassador Rivers’ organization, hosted this Golden Rule Event, promoting the Golden Rule Peace Policy and ICN’s, “I take responsibility for my nation” campaign.

Ambassador Rivers says, “The Golden Rule International Award, “Treat others the way you want to be treated,” is given to those that are exemplifying this Global Peace Ethic in their nations, cultures and communities. We are honored to embrace new Ambassadors of World Peace that are carrying this message.  It is a privilege to watch these fine men and women taking responsibility for their countries. We welcome you, new Golden Rule Ambassadors.”

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. Patron, Former President of Ethiopia, Girma Wolde and Ambassador Mussie Hailu have embraced and are promoting globally. Ambassador Clyde Rivers is the Representative for the Golden Rule International and the Interfaith Peace-Building Initiative, 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.

Ambassador Dr. Clyde Rivers is the Founder and President of IChange Nations™ and the Human Rights Global Congress™. IChange Nations™ 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. 

THREE GLOBAL LEADERS DIAOGUE FOR WORLD PEACE

Pictured left to right – Former Prime Minister Pakistan Shankat Azlz

Amb. Dr. Clyde Rivers, Former Pres. Mexico Vicente Fox

On October 15, 2015 in Phoenix Arizona, Former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shankat Azlz, Former President of Mexico, Vicente Fox and World Peace Ambassador Dr. Clyde Rivers met together. All three of these men agreed on one thing, that peace is the most vital ingredient for the world to develop. These three leaders met at the United Peoria Foundations State of the World Conference and Dinner. The event was organized and hosted by Arizona State Representative and Founder of United Peoria Foundations, Tony Rivero.

Ambassador Rivers said, “We experienced an outstanding conference and dinner. When you have leaders giving their life experiences back to the world you are involved in a wonderful thing. These men carry the experience and practical understanding of what it takes to make the world work. It creates dialogue that can help solve the issues of the world. Peace is priceless and I saw the Golden Rule, ‘Treat others the way you want to be treated,’ promoted at this State of the World Conference.”

Ambassador Rivers is also a World Peace Ambassador and the Representative for the Golden Rule International and the Interfaith Peace-Building Initiative, 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. 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.

WORLD PEACE AMBASSADORS CHARLES HUGHES AND GORDON BRADSHAW HONOR AMBASSADOR CLYDE RIVERS

Dr. Charles Hughes, Amb. Clyde Rivers, Dr. Gordon Bradshaw

In August 2015 in Grand Rapids Michigan at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library, Charles Hughes and Dr. Gordon Bradshaw, creators of the Community Civility Counts Initiative, honored Ambassador Clyde Rivers for his help and endorsement of the CCC Initiative. Ambassador Rivers, President and Founder of iChange Nations acknowledges the CCC Initiative message needs to reach the world and is committed to carry this message to the nations of the Golden Rule Network.

The CCC Initiative was created out of Gary, Indiana by the Executive Director of the Gary Chamber, Charles Hughes and Dr. Gordon Bradshaw a member of the Board of Director and Chairman of the Public Policy Committee. This initiative is designed to create awareness that we can be better in every area of life with the motto, “Together We Win!” This initiative is swiftly spreading to other cities and communities.

Ambassador Dr. Clyde Rivers is the Founder and President of iChange Nations™ and the Human Rights Global Congress™. iChange Nations 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.

EVERY LIFE IS VALUABLE BECAUSE IT WAS CREATED TO BRING A CONTRIBUTION TO THE WORLD ™

Ambassador Rivers with El Salvadoran Children

Whether gold is found in Ghana, Sierra Leone, or the United States, its value remains the same. Its location does not determine its value. Humanity has inestimable worth regardless of geographical location and/or national existence. The entire human race is made up of particles of gold equal in value and deserving of honor and a protected life.

Hidden in each individual is potential waiting to be released as contribution to its society, culture, and nation. That potential is dependent on access to education, equal opportunity, and a culture of honor to create an atmosphere for it to flourish. When nations suppress human potential of its citizens by restricting freedoms and denying access to good education, they are impeding the progress of their country by imprisoning the potential contained within their people.

Gold does not appear automatically. It must be mined and excavated. Governments must understand their role in protecting their citizen’s freedoms and put forth effort in all areas to insure the golden potential of its people are being mined and processed into contribution.

When human rights are violated, then the potential of another Bill Gates, scientific breakthrough, medical cure, etc., are terminated and the gold of their contribution will forever remained buried beneath the societal earth of that nation.

Let’s have freedom for all people and have respect for each other’s human rights creating the perpetual cultural atmosphere of honor where everyone can contribute making (our) nation great and giving it a voice in the world.

“Treat others the way you want to be treated”

Article by Dr. Reuben Egolf – Vice President of the Human Rights Global Congress™

Edited with permission

DR. EVERETT HERSHEY SHARES ON HUMAN RIGHTS AT THE iCHANGE NATIONS™ - HUMAN RIGHTS GLOBAL CONGRESS™ LAUNCH

Dr. Everett Hersey and Amb. Dr. Clyde Rivers

It was a great privilege to be a part of the unveiling of the iChange Nations™ - Human Rights Global Congress™, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I believe that this organization will be one of the most effective teachers of Human Rights in the world today. I say this because I saw the vision, not to promote the rights of one nation, religion, or individual, but to promote the rights of all humans.  

  

I was able to speak on the Human Rights Article 19 of 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.”

We will not always agree in life, but that does not mean that every individual should not be able to state what he or she believes. The surest way to destroy all the other Human Rights is to not allow someone to speak out when their rights have been violated.

The Human Rights should never be up for a vote of popular opinion. If this happens, you will see the destruction of a freethinking society. It becomes one of tyranny in a very short period of time. As Benjamin Franklin said “Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote.”

The only way to ensure that the rights of all men, women and children are protected is not through the strength of our police force or military, but through the teaching and the practice of living the Golden Rule – “Do not do anything to another that you not want them to do to you.”

Article written by Dr. Everett Hershey - iChange Nations™ Statesman

Article edited with permission

WORLD PEACE AMBASSADOR CLYDE RIVERS AND PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE MARCO RUBIO RECEIVE DISTINGUISHED AWARD

World Peace Ambassador Clyde Rivers and Florida Senator Marco Rubio

In Miami, Florida on May 4, 2015 World Peace Ambassador Clyde Rivers and Florida State Senator Marco Rubio were amongst the recipients of the International Vision of Excellence Award from CELA UNIVERSITY. Ambassador Rivers and Senator Rubio were unable to attend but Dr. Fernando Gonzalez accepted in their absence. The awards were given for excellence of service to humanity.

Ambassador Clyde Rivers commented on this honor. “One of the most important things in life is to empower individuals in every nation of the world to be what they are created to be. It is an honor to be recognized alongside Senator Rubio with this International Vision of Excellence Award from CELA.”