International Day of Peace 2012

UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE September 21, 2012“Sustainable Peace for a Sustainable Future” Commemorations organized by Universal Peace Federation chapters in Afghanistan Georgia Nigeria Argentina Germany Norway Australia India Peru Brazil Israel Russia Cambodia Italy Scotland Czech Japan Spain Republic Latvia Sri Lanka Dominican Macedonia Taiwan Republic Malaysia Ukraine Ecuador Moldova United States Estonia Nepal Zambia Ethiopia New Zealand

UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012 AfghanistanKABUL: Speeches, poetry, and drama at the Ghargistan Institute ofHigher Education offered a respite from three decades of conflict.

UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012 ArgentinaBUENOS AIRES: Prizes were awarded in the annual poetry contest with this year’s theme: “Words of Meeting and Universal Consciousness.”

UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012 AustraliaVICTORIA: A seminar at Monash University focused on the principles of peacebuilding and strategies for implementing them.

UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012 BrazilSAO PAULO: A program at the City Hall included an interfaith water ceremony that included representatives of various religions.

UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012 BrazilSAO PAULO: The Sao Paulo Commercial Association hosted an interfaith program featuring speeches, music, and awards.

UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012 CambodiaCHAMBOK: University students traveled to the Kirirom National Park to learn about sustainable development and help plant trees.

UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012 Czech RepublicPRAGUE: A conference in the European House featured various speakers on the theme of “Sustainable Peace for the Future.”

UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012 Dominican RepublicSAN JUAN DE LA MAGUANA: The Santo Domingo State University Branch at San Juan hosted a program of music and speeches.

UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012 EcuadorQUITO: A representative of UN Women addressed an observance in the Hall of the National Union of Journalists.

UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012 EcuadorGUAYAQUIL: A program took place in the Simon Bolivar Hall of the Government of Guayas.

UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012 EstoniaTOILA: A presentation to students about the International Day of Peace stimulated discussions about peacebuilding.

UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012 EstoniaVÄIKE-MAARJA: A presentation to students about the International Day of Peace stimulated discussions about peacebuilding.

UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012 EthiopiaADDIS ABABA: Literature about the role of families in peacebuildingwas distributed during a forum at the African Union headquarters.

UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012 Georgia TBILISI: A conference at the David Aghmashenebeli Universityexplored the potential for peacebuilding in the South Caucasus.

UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012 Georgia AKHALTSIKHE: A gathering at the Rabat fortress, a historic multi-religious site, promoted tolerance and interreligious cooperation.

UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012 International Day of Peace Germany Weltfriedenstag 2012 BONN: Peacemaking activities for young and old includedWildeshausen: Auch der dreijährige Mekkemessages of good will. songs, poems, prayers, and creating Karaca hatte anlässlich

UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012 IndiaNEW DELHI: Inauguration of a peace club at Jamia Millia Islamia university and an intercollegiate football tournament

UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012 IsraelJERUSALEM: An information table on a pedestrian street during the Sukkot festival promoted messages of peace.

UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012 ItalyMONZA: Participants in an interfaith vigil in front of the Town Hall offered reflections, prayers, and music in support of peace.

UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012 JapanTOKYO: Families attended a teach-in about the key role of families inbuilding sustainable peace and then worked together to clean streets.

UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012 LatviaRIGA: A professor from the military academy addressed a forum on “Prospects for Peace and Security for a Sustainable Future.”

UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012 MacedoniaSKOPJE: A forum at FON University on Principles and Practices for Lasting Peace and Security in Macedonia and the Wider Balkans

UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012 Malaysia IPOH: A program at the Kinta Riverfront Hotel includedspeeches, cultural performances, prayers, and an interfaith water

UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012 MoldovaCHISINAU: A training program in the principles of peacebuilding and their application included lectures, discussions, and role playing.

UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012 NepalKATHMANDU: Religious leaders lit lamps at the Buddha Dharma Center, opening a program of speeches and prayers for peace.

UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012 NepalBIRATNAGAR: Ambassadors for Peace, women, and youth participated in an interactive program about peacebuilding.

UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012 Nepal CHITWAN: Food was distributed to senior citizens.

UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012 NepalPOKHARA: A speech contest on the theme of “Sustainable Peace for a Sustainable Future” took place at the Social Public English School.

UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012 Nepal DHARAN: Community leaders helped plant trees.

UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012 Nepal NEPALGUNJ: Students joined a street-cleaning program to raiseawareness about the link between peace and a sustainable future.

UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012 NepalBHAKTAPUR: Students and Girl Scouts helped clean a park.

UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012 Nepal JHAPA: Students cleaned a nursery.

UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012 NepalHETUADA: Former MP Hon. Prahalad Lamichhane initiated a program of cleaning the streets and walkways.

UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012 New Zealand AUCKLAND: A forum about ways people of different religions cancooperate for peace concluded with an interfaith water ceremony.

UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012 Nigeria Abuja: A two-day conference on Marriage and Family as Instrumentsfor Sustainable Peace, National Development, and Sustainable Future

UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012 NorwayOSLO: The documentary “Within the Eye of the Storm” featuredPalestinians and Israelis from the Parents Circle/Families Forum.

UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012 PeruLIMA: A forum in the Peruvian Congress and a march in Tumbes.

UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012 RussiaKHABAROVSK: At a program in the city’s gymnasium, students made doves to symbolize peace, stability, and prosperity.

UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012 RussiaKONDOPOGA: Members of the Young Ambassadors for Peace Club and local activists joined students in a rally for peace.

UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012 RussiaKOSTOMUKSHA: In a week of peacebuilding activities, students drew their visions of peace and distributed paper doves to passersby.

UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012 Russia MOSCOW: The Lyublino Children’s Sports Center team won a PlayFootball for Peace tournament, which promotes a culture of peace.

UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012 Russia MOSCOW: Organizers shared stories of peacebuilding during the100-day campaign that led up to the UN International Day of Peace.

UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012 RussiaNOVOSIBIRSK: People were given cards with the Day of Peace symboland encouraged to add a message and send it to relatives or friends.

UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012 RussiaPERM: Students at the Perm Pedagogical College made paper doves.

UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012 RussiaRYAZAN: Activists distributed leaflets with information about theInternational Day of Peace and made plans for future programs.

UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012 RussiaST. PETERSBURG: Balloons with messages of peace were released atthe close of a program about ways of celebrating the Day of Peace.

UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012 RussiaYEKATERINBURG: Teaching lessons on peace in schools No. 43 and 163

UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012 ScotlandEDINBURGH: Speakers at a conference in the Scottish Parliament addressed the topic: “The Way of Permanent Peace.”

UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012 SpainMADRID: An interreligious and international forum concluded with a presentation of the annual “Helping Your Neighbor” awards.

UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012 Sri LankaCOLOMBO: A program at 8th session of the national Youth Parliament focused on “Sustainable Peace for a Sustainable Future.”

UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012 TaiwanTAIPEI: Scholars and religious leaders participated in a consultation about a proposed interreligious peace council.

UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012 UkraineKIEV: Students at a boarding school heard a presentation about theDay of Peace, joined in peace-building games, and enjoyed presents.

UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012 United StatesWASHINGTON, DC: Speakers at a forum about peace prospects included diplomats and social activists.

UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012 ZambiaLUSAKA: Religious leaders, students, and Ambassadors for Peace attended a program at the Peace Embassy.

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International Day of Peace 2012

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