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I marched in France on January 11 - What it meant to me World Social Forum in Belem, Brazil
"We carried hundreds of huge pencils thrust toward the sky to invoke the concept that writing and dialogue should replace the use of arms to resolve differences" "the indigenous peoples spoke as an important voice of the forum ... They came in their warpaint; one indigenous woman explained to me that they consider themselves engaged in a fight to save their forest from exploitation and destruction "
ICLEI World Congress: Sustainable Solutions for an Urban Future Anti-War Events in All 50 States
"Some 1,500 expected participants can look forward to a diverse program . . . including low-carbon development; resilience and adaptation; biodiversity; water; EcoMobility; green urban economy; smart urban infrastructure, and many more" "a real growth in anti-war sentiment and organizing in many conservative areas of the country"
Queretaro, Mexico: Congress on Building Communities in Peace Who Will Disarm America?
"The culture of peace is a set of values, attitudes, traditions and behaviors based on respect for life and the end of violence. . . Violence is not part of human nature." "Kao and other students are part of a coalition to demilitarize the University of California and demand that the UC Regents uphold international law and actively work to disarm the weapons labs."
Querétaro, Mexico: Congreso Construyendo Comunidades en Paz 2004 Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Wangari Maathai
"La cultura de paz es un conjunto de valores, actitudes, tradiciones y comportamientos basados en el respeto a la vida y el fin de la violencia. . . La violencia, no forma parte de la naturaleza humana." "The environment is very important in the aspects of peace because when we destroy our resources and our resources become scarce, we fight over that."
UN General Assembly Approves Language Supporting Unarmed Civilian Protection The United Nations Department of Public Information Opens Its 2012 Briefing Season with Culture of Peace!
"Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) is proud to have UCP [unarmed civilian protection] noted by the UNGA as part of the Culture of Peace. “It is not a coincidence that NP grew up during the decade of the Culture of Peace (2001-2010). . . The Culture of Peace sets the global context for UCP to develop.”" "Amplifying the Unseen and Unheard Voices of Peace "
Sudan: Unamid Organizes Cultural Festival in Mellit A Day of Peace and Solidarity in D.C.
"The event, held under the theme "Darfur: talk Peace Now", brought together youth and families from all tribes living in the area [and] included performing traditional peace songs, music and dance " "Together we marched and together we chanted, 'NO MORE WAR!'"
UN Asia-Pacific forum opens meeting to advance gender equality Mayors for Peace Honored with Award
"More than 700 representatives from governments, inter-governmental organizations, UN bodies and civil society in Asia and the Pacific began meeting today [19 November] to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment" "the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki have continually sought to tell the world about the inhumane cruelty of nuclear weapons and have consistently urged that nuclear weapons be abolished.""
The U.S. Senate Torture Report as a Truth Commission Nobel Prize for Peace to Shirin Ebadi
"Eventually we will pursue more than just truth. We will discuss a formal truth and reconciliation commission, and will investigate who and how to prosecute the perpetrators of torture." "It not only acknowledges her unrelenting work in human rights in Iran midst an "un-enabling" environment, but it also exemplifies Islamic values in upholding deeply entrenched ideas of justice and equity within the ethical dimension of Islam."
U.S.: Immigrant Leaders Congratulate President on New Approach to Cuba The Mindanao Week of Peace
"We welcome these first steps toward normalizing relations with Cuba and harnessing the "power of people to people engagement," as the President mentioned in his speech today." "communities of inter-faith organizations, non-governmental organizations, peoples’ organizations, government agencies who are working and advocating and mainstreaming the CULTURE OF PEACE in the Southern Philippines"
U.N. General Assembly Demands Israel Mothball Its Nuclear Arsenal The dialogue of bombs & the underreported nonviolent resistance
"There will never be any real stability in the Middle East until Israel complies with the UNGA resolution. " "a single suicide bomber gets enormously more air time on the international media than a dozen mass unarmed actions"
8th International Conference of Museums for Peace From A Culture of War to A Culture of Peace in Malaysia
"Directors and curators from peace and human rights museums from around the world as well as peace educators, activists, and artists presented their work, engaged in discussions, and forged bonds of friendship and collaboration" "In the wake of the government crackdown, over the last week, of the legitimate rights of the Malaysian people to peacefully demonstrate, a Bersih 2.0 Global Solidarity Network has sprung up"
New York: PLURAL+ 2014 Youth Video Festival Awards Ceremony Little Known Peace Efforts in the Middle East
"PLURAL+ is a youth video festival focusing on migration, diversity and social inclusion, emphasizing intercultural dialogue, youth expression and the desire for peace and better understanding world- wide." "When I contrast the plethora of peace related projects discussed on the IFLAC e-list, with a total disregard for its relevance in mainstream media, I have to question why such vital information is being neglected. "
Conferencia Mundial de la UNESCO sobre Educación para el Desarrollo Sostenible 2014 Peace Research: We are all interconnected
"Se subrayará la función de la ESD en la transición hacia modelos sociales y económicos más respetuosos del medio ambiente, y como catalizadora de la planificación y ejecución de programas transversales, en ámbitos como el cambio climático, la biodiversidad y la reducción del riesgo de desastres." "This was the impression I bring home from the bi-annual conference of the International Peace Research Association (IPRA) that opened July 1 in Suwon Korea with 300 peace researchers from around the world"
Conférence mondiale de l’UNESCO sur l’éducation en vue du développement durable – Apprendre aujourd’hui en vue d’un développement durable 2014 Edward Said Lecture
"Elle soulignera le rôle joué par l’EDD en matière de transition vers des économies et des sociétés vertes, et en tant que catalyseur de la planification et de la mise en œuvre intersectorielles de programmes axés sur des domaines tels que le changement climatique, la biodiversité ou la réduction des risques de catastrophes." "He spoke eloquently of the rights of all people, and the illegality of the Israel's military occupation of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. When he was finished, he received thundering applause"
UNESCO World Conference on Education for Sustainable Development 2014 Diego Rivera, the Father of Guadalupe
"It will highlight the role of ESD for the transition to green economies and societies and as a catalyst for cross-sector planning and implementation of programmes in areas such as climate change, biodiversity and disaster risk reduction." "how Diego Rivera, a man impassioned about his own dream of a Culture of Peace, painted for his people"