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

KABUL: Speeches, poetry, and drama at the Ghargistan Institute of
Higher Education offered a respite from three decades of conflict.
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Afghanistan

BUENOS AIRES: Prizes were awarded in the annual poetry contest with
this year’s theme: “Words of Meeting and Universal Consciousness.”
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Argentina

VICTORIA: A seminar at Monash University focused on the principles
of peacebuilding and strategies for implementing them.
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Australia

SAO PAULO: A program at the City Hall included an interfaith water
ceremony that included representatives of various religions.
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Brazil

SAO PAULO: The Sao Paulo Commercial Association hosted an
interfaith program featuring speeches, music, and awards.
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Brazil

CHAMBOK: University students traveled to the Kirirom National Park
to learn about sustainable development and help plant trees.
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Cambodia

PRAGUE: A conference in the European House featured various
speakers on the theme of “Sustainable Peace for the Future.”
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Czech Republic

SAN JUAN DE LA MAGUANA: The Santo Domingo State University
Branch at San Juan hosted a program of music and speeches.
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Dominican Republic

QUITO: A representative of UN Women addressed an observance in
the Hall of the National Union of Journalists.
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Ecuador

GUAYAQUIL: A program took place in the Simon Bolivar Hall of the
Government of Guayas.
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Ecuador

TOILA: A presentation to students about the International Day of
Peace stimulated discussions about peacebuilding.
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Estonia

VÄIKE-MAARJA: A presentation to students about the International
Day of Peace stimulated discussions about peacebuilding.
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Estonia

ADDIS ABABA: Literature about the role of families in peacebuilding
was distributed during a forum at the African Union headquarters.
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Ethiopia

VANNES: Forum with perspectives from
economics, education, development, and feminine values
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France

TBILISI: A conference at the David Aghmashenebeli University
explored the potential for peacebuilding in the South Caucasus.
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Georgia

AKHALTSIKHE: A gathering at the Rabat fortress, a historic multi-
religious site, promoted tolerance and interreligious cooperation.
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Georgia

International Day of Peace
Weltfriedenstag 2012
Wildeshausen: Auch der dreijährige Mekke Karaca hatte anlässlich
BONN: Peacemaking activities for young and old included
songs, poems, prayers, and creating messages of good will.
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Germany

NEW DELHI: Inauguration of a peace club at Jamia Millia Islamia
university and an intercollegiate football tournament
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India

JERUSALEM: An information table on a pedestrian street during the
Sukkot festival promoted messages of peace.
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Israel

MONZA: Participants in an interfaith vigil in front of the Town Hall
offered reflections, prayers, and music in support of peace.
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Italy

TOKYO: Families attended a teach-in about the key role of families in
building sustainable peace and then worked together to clean streets.
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Japan

RIGA: A professor from the military academy addressed a forum on
“Prospects for Peace and Security for a Sustainable Future.”
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Latvia

SKOPJE: A forum at FON University on Principles and Practices for
Lasting Peace and Security in Macedonia and the Wider Balkans
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Macedonia

IPOH: A program at the Kinta Riverfront Hotel included
speeches, cultural performances, prayers, and an interfaith water
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Malaysia

CHISINAU: A training program in the principles of peacebuilding and
their application included lectures, discussions, and role playing.
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Moldova

KATHMANDU: Religious leaders lit lamps at the Buddha Dharma
Center, opening a program of speeches and prayers for peace.
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Nepal

BIRATNAGAR: Ambassadors for Peace, women, and youth participated
in an interactive program about peacebuilding.
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Nepal

CHITWAN: Food was distributed to senior citizens.
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Nepal

POKHARA: A speech contest on the theme of “Sustainable Peace for a
Sustainable Future” took place at the Social Public English School.
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Nepal

DHARAN: Community leaders helped plant trees.
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Nepal

NEPALGUNJ: Students joined a street-cleaning program to raise
awareness about the link between peace and a sustainable future.
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Nepal

BHAKTAPUR: Students and Girl Scouts helped clean a park.
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Nepal

JHAPA: Students cleaned a nursery.
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Nepal

HETUADA: Former MP Hon. Prahalad Lamichhane initiated a program
of cleaning the streets and walkways.
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Nepal

AUCKLAND: A forum about ways people of different religions can
cooperate for peace concluded with an interfaith water ceremony.
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New Zealand

Abuja: A two-day conference on Marriage and Family as Instruments
for Sustainable Peace, National Development, and Sustainable Future
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Nigeria

OSLO: The documentary “Within the Eye of the Storm” featured
Palestinians and Israelis from the Parents Circle/Families Forum.
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Norway

LIMA: A forum in the Peruvian Congress and a march in Tumbes.
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Peru

KHABAROVSK: At a program in the city’s gymnasium, students made
doves to symbolize peace, stability, and prosperity.
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Russia

KONDOPOGA: Members of the Young Ambassadors for Peace Club and
local activists joined students in a rally for peace.
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Russia

KOSTOMUKSHA: In a week of peacebuilding activities, students drew
their visions of peace and distributed paper doves to passersby.
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Russia

MOSCOW: The Lyublino Children’s Sports Center team won a Play
Football for Peace tournament, which promotes a culture of peace.
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Russia

MOSCOW: Organizers shared stories of peacebuilding during the
100-day campaign that led up to the UN International Day of Peace.
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Russia

NOVOSIBIRSK: People were given cards with the Day of Peace symbol
and encouraged to add a message and send it to relatives or friends.
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Russia

PERM: Students at the Perm Pedagogical College made paper doves.
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Russia

RYAZAN: Activists distributed leaflets with information about the
International Day of Peace and made plans for future programs.
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Russia

ST. PETERSBURG: Balloons with messages of peace were released at
the close of a program about ways of celebrating the Day of Peace.
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Russia

YEKATERINBURG: Teaching lessons on peace in schools No. 43 and 163
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Russia

EDINBURGH: Speakers at a conference in the Scottish Parliament
addressed the topic: “The Way of Permanent Peace.”
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Scotland

MADRID: An interreligious and international forum concluded with a
presentation of the annual “Helping Your Neighbor” awards.
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Spain

COLOMBO: A program at 8th session of the national Youth Parliament
focused on “Sustainable Peace for a Sustainable Future.”
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Sri Lanka

TAIPEI: Scholars and religious leaders participated in a consultation
about a proposed interreligious peace council.
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Taiwan

KIEV: Students at a boarding school heard a presentation about the
Day of Peace, joined in peace-building games, and enjoyed presents.
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Ukraine

WASHINGTON, DC: Speakers at a forum about peace prospects
included diplomats and social activists.
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United States

LUSAKA: Religious leaders, students, and Ambassadors for Peace
attended a program at the Peace Embassy.
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Zambia