2013-28393 Reso 2013-28393
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH, FLORIDA IN SUPPORT OF THE UNITED NATIONS SECRETARY-
GENERAL'S CAMPAIGN "UNITE TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN";
SUPPORTING THE OCTOBER 25, 2013 "ORANGE DAY" AROUND THE WORLD
WHICH WILL FOCUS ON "SAFE PUBLIC SPACES FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS";
SUPPORTING THE "PROUDLY TO END VIOLENCE PROJECT" ALSO ALIGNED
WITH THE UNITE CAMPAIGN; AND ENCOURAGING OTHER CITIES TO JOIN THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH IN SUPPORTING THESE EFFORTS.
WHEREAS the United Nations Secretary-General's campaign "UNITE to End Violence
Against Women" (the "Campaign") seeks to eradicate sexual harassment and sexual violence
against women in urban and rural areas around the world; and
WHEREAS, sexual harassment and sexual violence against women reduces women
and girls' freedom of movement, thus denying them the same opportunities' as men and boys to
enjoy their neighborhoods and cities; and
WHEREAS, sexual harassment reduces the ability of women and girls to participate in
school, in employment, and in public life by limiting their access to essential services, health
care, and the enjoyment of cultural and recreational opportunities; and
WHEREAS, the UN Women's "Safe Cities" initiative works with governments, the private
sector, UN Agencies, and other partners to develop a holistic, evidence-based, human rights-
based approach that aims to create safe public spaces for women and girls; and
WHEREAS, the Campaign's Orange Day on October 25, 2013 will focus on safe public
spaces for women and girls, and seeks a show of support for this cause around the world; and
WHEREAS, the "Proudly to End Violence Project," an initiative of Hear Congo, is a
collaboration forged by several organizations in the private sector that have aligned with public
entities and foundations in support of the United Nations Secretary-General's Campaign "UNITE
to End Violence Against Women."
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City Commission of the City of
Miami Beach hereby support the United Nations Secretary-General's Campaign "UNITE to End
Violence Against Women" and the focus on safe public spaces for women and girls on October
25, 2013, also known as "Orange Day," around the world; and support the "Proudly to End
Violence Project" also aligned with the UNiTE Campaign; and further encourage other cities to
join the City of Miami Beach in supporting efforts.
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OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
JOSE SMITH, CITY ATTORNEY COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: MAYOR MATTI HERRERA BOWER
MEMBERS OF THE CITY COMMISSION
CITY MANAGER JIMMY MO ES
FROM: CITY ATTORNEY JOS M H
DATE: OCTOBER 16, 2013
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA IN SUPPORT OF THE UNITED NATIONS
SECRETARY- GENERAL'S CAMPAIGN "UNITE TO END VIOLENCE
AGAINST WOMEN"; SUPPORTING THE OCTOBER 25, 2013 "ORANGE
DAY" AROUND THE WORLD WHICH WILL FOCUS ON "SAFE PUBLIC
SPACES FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS"; SUPPORTING THE "PROUDLY TO
END VIOLENCE PROJECT" ALSO ALIGNED WITH THE UNITE CAMPAIGN;
AND ENCOURAGING OTHER CITIES TO JOIN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
IN SUPPORTING THESE EFFORTS
At the request of Mayor Matti Herrera Bower, the attached Resolution is submitted for
consideration by the Mayor and City Commission.
j Agenda Item C 7613
Date -/ -13
MIAMI BEAC
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR AND COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
To: Jimmy Morales, City Manager
From: Matti Herrera Bower, Mayor
Date: October 9, 2013
Re: Resolution Supporting The United Nations Secretary-General's UNiTE Campaign
to End Violence Against Women and Girls
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Please place on the October 16, 2013 City Commission agenda a Resolution Supporting United
Nations Secretary-General's UNITE Campaign to End Violence Against Women and Girls.
Miami Beach has always been a leader in protecting the rights of all people who work, live or visit
our community. Our Office of Community Services and our Human Rights Committee works
together to ensure that everyone feels safe and secure on Miami Beach at all times.
In conjunction with this resolution, I am asking that we declare October 25, 2013"Orange Day' in
the City of Miami Beach to-support awareness for safe public spaces for women and girls. I would
like to encourage our City staff to wear orange on October 25, 2013, and request that we wrap
City Hall with orange ribbons to bring attention to this cause.
Should you have any questions, please contact Gabrielle Redfern at extension 6157.
Thank you.
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