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How can we know if the culture of peace is advancing?
New Reports from CPNN-USA*
Updated August 31, 2005
UNESCO Inter-Generational Human Rights Conference
... "I was very impressed with the energy and enthusiasm these young people expressed"
Helena Vigil against the War and in Support of Cindy Sheehan and Military Families
... "Cindy has asked supporters to start candlelight vigils in their communities to support her and call for an end to the war."
The Green Revolution - Could China Lead the Way?
... "McDonough has been hired by the China Housing Industry Association to help plan housing for 400 million additional people in the next 12 years."
AFL-CIO Takes Historic Stand Against Iraq War
... "This is my proudest moment in being a union member, because it is the first time we had the courage to say 'enough is enough.'"
Tiny Shrimp May Reduce Need for Mosquito Pesticides
... "These inspiring examples raise the possibility that eco-friendly bio-control of mosquitoes could be implemented worldwide and at an affordable price."
Culture of Peace Advances Despite Media Silence
... "the first comprehensive view of the progress of the global movement for a culture of peace"
The International Shadow Project
... "On August 6-9th, in memory of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, people around the world will create a landscape of shadows on our city's sidewalks"
Seeing Peace: Artists Collaborate with the United Nations
... "the exhibition will invite one artist from each one of the 191 member nations to create one piece of art from their unique cultural perspective that reflects their vision of SEEING PEACE."
Our Generation Can End World Poverty
... "Nelson Mendala commented: 'History and the generations to come will judge our leaders by the decisions they make in the coming weeks'"
Jewish-Muslim Email Dialogue Success
... "groups exchange messages online by voting to elect the message to be sent from one group to another."
A Man and A Dog Walk for Peace-A Journey of Hope and Inspiration
... "I felt rejuvenated with the hope that individuals can make a difference in building a more peaceful world. "
Going the Extra Mile in the Mile High City of Denver
... "the most precious result of all was not the record book or the murals; it was the process that brought all those people together "
Restorative Practices in Australia
... "I was surprised to learn that mediation rather than legal action was the favored method of settling disputes in ancient China, and the tradition is still in widespread though currently declining."
Fitting Contemporary Architecture into Historic Cities
... "international cooperation in the conservation of our world's cultural and natural heritage"
Global Balance Sheet
... "We must change the global state of mind from Earth Kill to Earth Care."
Anti-War Events in all 50 States
... a real growth in anti-war sentiment and organizing in many conservative areas of the country"
Student Government Surprise
... "Was the Student Government Association aware of how difficult it might be for army recruiters to be in the same room with peace activists?"
Vermont Town Meetings Call for Withdrawal from Iraq by a Score of 46-3
... "It was an excellent example of democracy. I was real proud to be a Vermonter, where you can sit and discuss issues like this respectfully."
Getting Clues About Peaceful Societies
... "Launched last month on January 20, 2005, Inauguration Day, this website showcases two dozen societies that profess and practice non-violence as a cultural value."
Connecticut Legislature Considers Death Penalty Ban
... "The Connecticut Network to Abolish the Death Penalty was formed almost 20 years ago, but recently its membership has doubled and its mission has gained fresh purpose."
World Culture of Peace Report
..."How can we know if the culture of peace is advancing? The United Nations has given us an opportunity to find out."
Music for Peace Project
..."the simultaneous performance of a vast number of concerts worldwide during the weekend of April 8 - 10, 2005"
Global Week of Action for Women's Rights
..."CODEPINK will be in New York City for an all-day activist training camp, a public lecture, and a street action from March 5th to the 8th."
What do we tell our children about war?
..."Today ... Rafiq Hariri, a very great leader and humanitarian was murdered"
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