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Europe: International Day of Peace

FREE FLOW OF INFORMATION .

A survey by CPNN

We list here 391 events in 16 European countries that were listed this year in Google during the week of September 21-28 under the key words “International Day of Peace”, “Journée Internationale de la Paix”, “Dia Internacional de Paz”, “Dia Internacional da Paz”, “Internationaler Tag des Friedens”and “Giornata internazionale della pace” or were listed on the website of the Collectif de 21 septembre.

In France, there were events in 61 departments, well over half of all those in the country, and in Belgium there were events in 189 municipalities.

No doubt there were also many events listed on the Internet in the various national languages in Europe other than those for which we searched.

For events in European countries formerly part of the Soviet Union, click here.

Poster for the events of Collectif de 21 septembre in France

Here are excerpts from the articles.

AUSTRIA

ST. PÖLTEN: On the International Day of Peace, September 21, students at the Eybnerstrasse School Center (SZE) are presenting an art project initiated by John Lennon’s widow Yoko Ono. Since 1996, the artist has erected so-called “Wish Trees” in numerous places around the world. There, people can express their idea of peace.

BELGIUM

Belgian Coalition Against Nuclear Weapons:
On the occasion of the International Day of Peace, we invite cities and municipalities in Belgium to participate in this UN appeal by hoisting the peace flag on their municipal building(s).
189 cities and towns that fly the flag of peace in 2024.
Amay – Andenne – Anderlues – Anhee – Antoing – Arendonk – Arlon – Auderghem – Avelgem – Awans – Balen – Bastogne – Beauvechain – Beernem – Begijnendijk – Beringen – Berlare – Bever – Bilzen – Boechout – Bonheiden – Borsbeek – Braine-l’Alleud – Bredene – Bruges – Buggenhoutv – Chapelle-lez-Herlaimont – Chaumont-Gistoux – Châtelet – Ciney – Comines-Warneton – Courcelles – Damme – Deerlijk – Deinze – Dessel – Destelbergen – Diksmuide – Dilsen-Stokkem – Doische – Donceel – Ecaussinnes – Eeklo – Engis – Esneux – Estaimpuis – Evere – Evergem – Ferrieres – Flobecq – Florennes – Florenville – Frameries – Frasnes-lez-Anvaing – Geetbets – Genappe – Genk – Ghent – Gistel – Grobbendonk – Haacht – Halle – Ham – Ham-sur-Heure – Nalinnes – Hamois – Hannut – Harelbeke – Hastiere – Hechtel-Eksel – Hensies – Herenthout – Herne – Heusden-Zolder – Hoeselt – Holsbeek – Hooglede – Hotton – Houthalen-Helchteren – Ichtegem – Ittre – Izegem – Jemeppe-sur-Sambre – Jodoigne – Juprelle – Kasterlee – Koekelare – Koksijde – Kontich – Kortemark – Kortessem – Laarne – Lanaken – Lede – Lendelede – Lennik – Lessines – Leuven – Libin – Lichtervelde – Lierde – Lierneux – Limbourg – Lo-Reninge – Lommel – Lummen – Léglise – Manage – Manhay – Marchin – Mechelen – Meerhout – Meise – Melle – Merchtem – Merelbeke – Merksplas – Mesen – Messancy – Mettet – Meulebeke – Momignies – Mons – Mont-de-l’Enclus – Mouscron – Nieuwpoort – Nivelles – Oud-Turnhout – Oudenaarde – Oudenburg – Ouffet – Peer – Pepinster – Peruwelz – Poperinge – Profondeville – Putte – Quaregnonx – Raeren – Ramillies – Rendeux – Riemst – Roeselare – Ronse – Roosdaal – Rouvroy – Ruiselede – Rumes – Saint-Hubert – Saint-Léger – Saint-Nicolas – Schelle – Sint-Jans-Molenbeek – Sint-Lievens-Houtem – Sint-Niklaas – Soignies – Spa – Steenokkerzeel – Stekene – Tenneville – Ternat — Tessenderlo – Thuin – Tielt – Tinlot – Tubize – Vielsalm – Vilvoorde – Viroinval – Virton – Waasmunster – Wachtebeke – Waimes – Walhain – Wanze – Wasseiges – Waterloo – Wavre – Wetteren – Wichelen – Willebroek – Wingene – Woluwe-Saint-Lambert – Wortegem-Petegem – Ypres – Zelzate – Zemst – Zonhoven – Zulte – Zutendaal – Zwijndrecht

BRUSSELS: An event organized by the Heartfulness Foundation. Join us to meditate on the occasion of the International Day of Peace. This day is a unique opportunity to experience inner peace in the heart of urban hustle and bustle. Whether you are a novice or an expert in meditation or yoga, this event is accessible to all. Come explore, meditate and let your creativity flow. Together we can create Peace!
Program of the day:
11 a.m. Public meditation for peace (30′)
1 p.m. Chair yoga followed by meditation (60′)
3 p.m. Concert (violin/guitar 45′)
4 p.m. Public meditation for peace (30′)

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

MOSTAR: United World College (UWC) Mostar, the Network for Building Peace, forumZFD in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Forum Civil Peace Service), and the Local Democracy Agency Mostar (LDA Mostar), with the support of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, are organizing the celebration of the International Day of Peace on September 21, and UWC Day on September 21. During the event, the ‘Goran Bubalo Peace Award’ will be presented, and the ‘Global Campaign for Peace Education’ will be marked on September 20. Additionally, there will be educational activities, conferences, theatrical performances, and workshops attended by students from 72 different countries, including those from regions currently experiencing conflicts. We will conclude the event with a rock concert aimed at young people and anyone who feels young at heart.

CROATIA

ZAGREB: Join the celebration of the UN-proclaimed World Day of Peace and light your peace candle, cast your vote for peace! We cordially invite you and all your colleagues, friends, children and everyone who wants to clearly say their YES to peace to the commemoration on Saturday, September 21, at 10 a.m. by the Peace Tree in Vjekoslav Majer Park in Zagreb.

CYPRUS

NICOSIA: This year, on the International Day of Peace, join us to celebrate the joint efforts of civil society in #cultivatingpeace! On the 21st of September, the Home for Cooperation, the Association for Historical Dialogue and Research (AHDR), United Sports Cyprus (USC) and The Home Café are coming together for a day full of activities for all ages! Join us for an evening stroll around Nicosia across the divide to celebrate this year’s International Day of Peace! . . Concluding the activities and ending the night with full energy with DJ Claudio on the decks! Claudio’s freestyle DJ sets revolve around disco, house, funk, retro, RnB, hip hop, rock, electronic, soul, jazz, swing, afro-latin & more.

FRANCE

AIGONDIGNE (79): Sophie BOISSY, Creative Connection Coach and Constellator working in Aigondigné, will welcome you at her home in Montaillon on Saturday, September 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. for activities, exhibitions, meeting and discussion times, meditation, etc. on the occasion of the International Day of Peace. To view the full program CLICK HERE

ALBERT (89): International Day of Peace: Peace rally in Albert, Saturday, September 21, 2024. In Albert (Somme) we call to gather on Saturday, September 21 from 10:30 a.m., in front of the Town Hall, Place Emile Leturcq. At the call of: La Picarde maudissant la guerre (inter-organization pacifist collective), Mouvement de la Paix, the CGT (Albert local union and Somme departmental union), La France Insoumise (Somme), PRCF (Communist renaissance pole in France, Somme), Left Party (Somme). With the support of the Eco-socialist Left (Somme) and the Human Rights League (Amiens)

ALBI (81): Rally for Peace at the National Garden from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. For its future, humanity has no other path than peace.

ALENÇON (71): The local committee of Mouvement de la Paix will hold a stand on the Alençon market on the occasion of the international day of peace, Saturday September 21, 2024. “The aim is to inform the entire population of Alençon and its surrounding area about the need to develop, everywhere and for everyone (children, young people, adults) a culture of peace everywhere on our Earth ,” explains the collective. Interested people will be able to express their support by signing petitions or joining the local committee.

ALÈS (30): Espace Cazot in Alès. And if there is only one unique victory, is it peace?
– Friday Sept 20 14:00-17:00 Words from scholars of Cevenne, Conference, Lecture, Debate.
– Saturday Sept 21 18:00-20:30 Conference debate: If you want peace, prepare for peace.

ANGERS (49): In Angers in Maine et Loire, 3 dance schools will accompany us for a parade on September 21, the International Day of Peace! . . In Angers, we have chosen to make HOPE germinate through Dance . . Dance has the power to rebuild our relationship with the world and with others, thus contributing to living together.

ANGOULÈME (16): The Charente Committee is organizing in Angoulême with other associations a demonstration on Friday, September 20. And on Saturday 21 an afternoon for the culture of Peace with exhibitions and a screening of “The Bomb and Us” followed by a debate on “the atomic bomb today”.

ANNECY (74): The rally – demonstration this Saturday 21 is at 2:30 p.m. at the Annecy Prefecture. First signatory organizations: Mouvement de la Paix, PCF, Ecologists, Palestine Solidarity Collective Annecy, Departmental Union CGT74, Human Chain against hatred.

APT (84): The Apt country committee is calling for a Peace Rally on the market square on September 21. The national appeal and some texts and songs by artists are planned to be read.

ARRAS (62): On the occasion of the International Day of Peace, Mélina Robert-Michon, seven-time participant in the Olympic Games, Olympic vice-champion in discus throwing in Rio in 2016, and flag bearer for the French team at the Paris Games, will give a conference at the Casino, Saturday, September 21 at 9:30 a.m. This highlight is part of the Grande Cause arrageoise 2024: “Sport and Peace”.

BELFORT (90): International Day of Peace, Maison de quartier, Belfort. Saturday 21 September from 14:30 to 16:30. Projection of video, “Peace begins with me”. Meditation in groups. Exchange of participants with refreshments.

BESANÇON (25): Rally for Peace in Besançon Saturday, September 21, 2024 as part of the International Day of Peace. 11:00 AM Place des Glacis in front of the war memorial. At the initiative of Mouvement de la Paix and the September 21 collective, supported by the CGT, the MRAP, the PCF, Peuples Solidaires, etc. Learn more

BRIVE, USSEL, MEYMAC, SAINT-MARTIN-LA-MÉANNE (19): As part of September 21, International Day of Peace, the Corrèze collective of marches for peace invites you to participate in two pacifist gatherings:
– Brive at 10:30 a.m., in front of the tree of Peace, Parc de la Guierle
– Ussel at 10:30 a.m., in front of the tree of Peace, Square de la Paix
Also, ceremonies of the trees of Peace, with schools and town halls:
– Meymac on Wednesday, September 25 at 11:00 a.m.
– Ussel: Thursday, September 26 at 2:30 p.m.,.
– Saint-Martin-la-Méanne on Friday, September 27 at 3:30 p.m.

CAEN (14): The 7th edition of the Normandy World Forum for Peace will take place on September 26 and 27, 2024 in Caen. More than a forum, it is a moment of exchange and reflection for the construction of a better world. The event allows us to reflect on the tensions, the construction and preservation of peace, in all its forms. . . For two days, interactive debates and workshops will bring together many speakers from around the world around major issues. Among them, heads of state, Nobel Peace Prize winners, diplomats, geopolitical experts, journalists and association leaders who come to share their experience and build tomorrow’s peace. The Village for Peace will be open to the general public continuously with many activities for young and old: street arts, concerts, treasure hunts, photo exhibitions, projections, related readings…

CAHORS (46): Rally for the International Day of Peace Saturday September 21, 11AM in front of City Hall. Initial signatories: Mouvement de la Paix, CGT, Solidaires, FSU, Confédération Paysanne, LDH Cahors, Amis de l’Huma 46, France Insoumise, PS du Lot, Ensemble 46, Assemblée Lotoise, PRG46, L’AFPS 46, Génération.S 46.

CARCASSONE (11): COME LET’S CULTIVATE PEACE as part of World Peace.
The GISC association (Groupe Intervenant Spectacle Concert) in partnership with the MJC (Maison des Jeunes et de la Culture) is organizing the 5th edition of the International Day of Peace, for the benefit of UNICEF in Aude. Maison des Jeunes et de la Culture, 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.: open stage poetry and slam 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.: concert with the BALBERGMAN troupe composed of 10 artists (French song – Daniel Balavoine, Michel Berger and Jean Jacques Goldman).

CASTRES (81): (81): Peace march and film screening
Date(s): 09/21/2024. At 11 a.m. in front of Jean Jaurès’ birthplace in Castres, 5 rue Sœur Richard. Walk from Place Soult to the Jean Jaurès Museum, passing through the city center. 2:30 p.m. at Café Jean Jaurès Screening of Xavier-Marie Bonnot’s documentary film, La Bombe et Nous (2017), on atomic weapons, followed by a debate on the current danger of a nuclear catastrophe.

CHAMBÉRY AND MONTMÉLIAN (73): Gathering and march for peace. Montmélian (Jardins d’Hötsch): March for Peace Friday, September 20 6:30 p.m.
Chambéry: Place de l’Hôtel de Ville, Gathering for Peace Saturday, September 21. 10:30 a.m. Mouvement de la Paix, Alternative and Self-management, France Palestine Solidarity Association, Palestinian Children Solidarity Association, Cap à Gauche, CGT, EELV, FSU, LFI, Greenpeace, Free Thought, Human Rights League, PCF, PS. The Montmélian committee will intervene on September 19 and 20 in six elementary and nursery schools; the municipal libraries of Montmélian and Myans will present a selection of books on Peace.

CHAPAREILLAN (38): Peace at the heart of workshops, this Saturday, September 21, Le Dauphiné Libéré – September 17, 2024 at 7:41 p.m. – For several years, on the occasion of the UN International Day of Peace, the Baha’is of Savoie and Chapareillan have organized a sharing meeting around workshops, in an orchard in Chapareillan. Saturday, September 21, the 3rd edition of this day under the sign of sharing, joy…

CHATEAUROUX (36): To relay the call of the National Collective of Peace Rallies and to promote the values of peace and universality, the Mouvement de la Paix will be present in Châteauroux, Saturday, September 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the grounds of a busy market. Flags in the colors of the movement and fluorescent vests will signal the presence of the members of the Committee who will invite discussion, exchanges, and membership. A batucada walk, songs and recitation of poems will ensure the festive side.

CHÂTELLERAULT (86): September 21 is the International Day of Peace. In Châtellerault, representatives of Christianity, Islam and Judaism are organizing a highly anticipated cultural event: “Art as an Instrument of Peace” . . . Four speakers, each representing one of the spiritual currents making up the association (Jews, Catholic and Protestant Christians, Muslims), will present their vision of “art as an instrument of peace” , the theme of the round table. . . This unique meeting will be followed by two other parts: concerts (Arab-Andalusian, Hispanic-Sephardic, Gregorian chants, etc.) then a friendly exchange (catering, tea, etc.) to end the evening.

CHEVILLY-LARUE (94): Labeled “Messenger City of Peace” since 2014, Chevilly-Larue could not fail to celebrate the International Day of Peace which, every September 21, has called for a ceasefire in combat zones since its creation in 1981. . . You are invited to participate in a walk that will take the form of a treasure hunt in autonomy, by answering a questionnaire, in order to recognize in a fun way the heritage of peace and fraternity. The winners will be rewarded before a big friendly snack concocted by the associations which will close the day of September 21 at Martorell Square.

CHOLET (49): The collective for peace organizes as every year an action for the international day of peace in Cholet, place Travot, on Saturday September 21 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The theme of this year is: “Stop the wars, For freedom” From an exhibition of war photos, we invite all the people of Cholet to exchange and act for Peace. . For those who wish, simple actions will be presented. The Choletais collective for peace (Mouvement de la Paix, Diallo committee, Misolcho, AFPS-49, Amnesty, JOC)

CLUNY (71): A unique experience: the last sunset of the summer, by candlelight, on the Cluny Abbey accompanied by the piano of Frank Woeste, and the 100 choristers led by Gabriel Mattei, to celebrate the International Day of Peace.

DIEULEFIT (26): To celebrate the International Day of Peace and Nonviolence, the Unipaz association is organizing a Peace Festival on September 27, 28 and 29 in Dieulefit, near Montélimar (26). This event invites you to experience, through meetings, films, discussions, games, creative workshops and other activities, a culture of peace for all (adults, adolescents, children and families).
It will be accompanied by the exhibition “Art in support of peace” at the Galerie Craft (50 rue du Bourg) from September 14 to 29 where two artists, Anke de Vries (collages) and Laurent Félix-Faure (watercolors), will sell their paintings to benefit Unipaz.

DIJON (21): This Saturday, September 21, the International Day of Peace will take place in Dijon with a gathering initiated by a collective of Côte-d’Or organizations: Association France-Palestine Solidarity 21, Al Rowwad, ATD Quart Monde Dijon, ATFM 21, Attac 21, CGT, Ensemble! 21, FSU 21, GES, LDH Dijon and agglomeration, LFI, LSR 21, Movement for a non-violent alternative, Mouvement de la Paix, Movement against racism and for friendship between peoples, PCF 21, Independent Workers’ Party, Solidaires 21…

DINAN (22): We, activists of the Mouvement de la Paix of the DINAN region, invite you to a gathering in front of the DINAN war memorial on Saturday, September 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

EMBRUN (05): INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE Saturday, September 21, 2024. Walk, exhibition, concert for peace in the large hall of the Manutention of EMBRUN
11:00 a.m.: Opening to the public and Walk for Peace from Delaroche car park.
12:00 p.m.: Peace Bell and two minutes of silence for Peace.
2:00 p.m.: Exhibitions
7:00 p.m.: From the top of the worlds music (harp, guitar and double bass)
8:00 p.m.: Jazz Club
10:00 p.m.: Open stage

EPINAL (88): The Vosges Committee of the Peace Movement responds to the call of many democratic organizations, associations, left-wing parties and unions, as well as various personalities, for the immediate release of Kanak political prisoners, for an immediate ceasefire, the condemnation of racist militias, the repeal of the law on the unfreezing of the electoral body, and the continuation of the process of decolonization of Kanaky, a guarantor of a just peace.
Sunday 09/22/2024, March for peace, gathering 10 am in front of the Vosges prefecture in Epinal;
Aperitif at 11:30 a.m., presentation of the book “Ecology and Peace” by PO POYARD;
Meeting of the Kanaky 67 collective at 2 p.m., at the Epinal Cultural Center

FOIX AND ESPIES (09) : This September 21, 2024, the Mouvement de la Paix will mobilize in Ariège for peace, climate, nuclear disarmament, social justice, friendship between peoples and solidarity. Two meetings are organized:
– Gathering at 10:30 a.m. in Foix, (prefecture city) at the initiative of the inter-union CGT, FSU, Solidaires and the Mouvement de la Paix
– Gathering at 4:30 p.m. in Espies, Boussenac town hall. We hope to be numerous to support and publicize the initiative of the town hall, which has decided to hang the peace flag and to commit itself alongside the Mouvement de la Paix. We also hope to create a local committee: several people are interested in the valley.

GRANVILLE (50): Tracing the UN acronym in the sand of Plat Gousset. 09/21/2024., 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm. At the initiative of Agir pour le Climat Granville – Terre et mer (as we had drawn it at Mont Saint Michel on 09:21:2022).

GRENOBLE (38): PEACE MARCH Saturday, September 21. Meet at 10:00 AM at Place St Bruno in GRENOBLE, in front of the wooden dragon. A musical conclusion is planned upon arrival (at the new Museum).

GUERET (23): On the occasion of the international day of peace, the association “Mouvement de la Paix Comité de la Creuse” is organizing several shows, concerts, and association stands in front of the town hall of Guéret on Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. This event promotes the active defense of peace and freedom, and the fight against war. During this afternoon, many actors will perform, such as the Théâtre d’Or, the Chorale Dissonante, the Caravane des Libertés, the Chorale des Résistances Sociales, and Musique Sociale.

HARFLEUR(76): Saturday, September 21, 2024 will be a day to remember in Harfleur. Indeed, two major events will take place today: Heritage Days and International Peace Day. . . The festivities will begin at 2 p.m. in the town hall park with vintage civilian and military vehicles from the specialist associations “Latitudevasion” and “Les voitures retro d’Harfleur Beaulieu”. . . At 5pm, the Harfleur Youth Municipal Council, along with those from Rouelles and Montivilliers, will begin a commemorative march celebrating Liberation and Peace . Join them for a departure from the Hôtel de Ville park! At 6 p.m., meet on the forecourt of the Town Hall, park side, for an official commemorative ceremony followed by the inauguration of the plaque naming the educational orchard on the La Forge plain. Finally, the evening will be dedicated to the “Grand Bal de la Libération” at the Forge from 7 p.m.

HENNEBONT (56): In Morbihan, PEACE MEETING in HENNEBONT at the initiative of Mouvement de la Paix with the support of: La Libre Pensée 56, Association France Palestine Solidarité Pays de Lorient, Attac, La Cimade, Loisirs et Solidarité des Retraités 56, FSU, CGT, Solidaires, PCF, UDB, Les Ecologistes Pays de Lorient, La France Insoumise Pays de Lorient.

KAYSERSBERG-VIGNOBLE (68): Come celebrate the International Day of Peace, as well as the first anniversary of the Schweitzer Center! Take part in a drawing competition, enjoy the activities, guided tours of the center, concerts and food on site. This place is based on the peace work of Albert Schweitzer, Nobel Peace Prize winner born in Kaysersberg, to show that peace is everyone’s business.

LA COURNEUVE (93): Co-constructed with associations and residents, the 2024 edition of Peace Day aims to celebrate cultural diversity, bring residents together, and reaffirm the values of openness, dialogue, and peace. Through the theme of “matrimony”, the associations will highlight the role of women in promoting living together. Festive and educational content will be offered, with a guided tour of the area from the perspective of matrimony in La Courneuve, stands held by the associations, the call for peace by the Mayor, and also a friendly meal.

LA RÉPARA-AURIPLES (26): The Rochecolombe Committee – Mouvement de la Paix in partnership with the town of La Répara-Auriples (26) will inaugurate the Place de la Paix next to the town hall of this town on Saturday, September 21 at 11:00 a.m.

LARAGNE (05): Peace rally. Two initiatives are planned for Saturday, September 21:
– 10 a.m. STOP WARS rally – Place de la Fontaine in Laragne
– 11 a.m. Celebration in front of the olive tree of peace in partnership with the municipality of Laragne, in the presence of a local choir.

LE CREUSOT (71): So that the citizens of Le Creusot can express their desire for peace, the Collectif pour la Paix invites you to participate at the rally on Saturday, 21 September at 11:30, Esplanade des Droits de l’Homme (in front of city hall) If the weather pemits,we will lanuch balloons together.

LE HAVRE (76): The Mouvement de la Paix of Le Havre invites you, citizens, associations, unions and organizations promoting a culture of peace, to participate
in the gathering for Peace on Saturday, September 21, International Day of Peace from 3 p.m. at Place Danton

LIBOURNE (33): Poetry evening and tree of peace at the initiative of the Libourne group of the Mouvement de la Paix-Committee. Maison des Associations (MDA), Bd de Quinault in Libourne from 6 p.m. The evening will be devoted to a tribute to the Palestinian poet MAHMOUD DARWICH, Reading of poems from the poet’s anthology published in bilingual French-Arabic (Palestinian) with musical interludes.

LYON AND VÉNISSIEUX (69): Gathering and events for peace.
– The Vénissieux (69) committee is organizing the following events with the city on September 25: 5 p.m. Anne Sylvestre Leisure Center: Planting of a tree and exhibition of the fresco painted by children on the course of the 39-45 war. 6:30 p.m. Gérard Philipe Cinema – Exhibition, film and debate with ICAN – Aperitif offered by the city
– The Rhône departmental committee is organizing a gathering on Saturday 09-21 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Place de la Comédie in Lyon

MÂCON (71): Saturday, September 21, is the International Day of Peace, initiated by the UN. The Mâcon collective supporting Palestine has therefore decided to initiate a gathering for PEACE in Mâcon, with the support of local organizations Attac, LDH, LFI, MAN (Movement for a Non-violent Alternative) and the PCF. This gathering will take place from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the Lamartine esplanade on Saturday, September 21.
– To demand justice throughout the world, without which peace cannot be envisaged.
– To demand ceasefires in Palestine, Ukraine, Sudan, Congo, and in the 38 conflict zones listed by the UN.
– To say stop to colonialism in Kanaky, Palestine and elsewhere, and to demand respect for the people.

MALAKOFF (92): Reknit the peace as part of the Tréso festival from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (8 av. du Président Wilson- Malakoff) Participatory workshop with the Collectif des Artistes pour la Paix where everyone is invited to sew their message for peace.
Sunday, September 22 from 10:30 a.m. Animation on Place du 11 Novembre during the market

MARIGNAC (31): Samedi 21 septembre 2024, the International day of Peace in the Comminges will take place at Marignac, place des évadés. Day called for by the national collective of marches for peace, and locally by the CGT, FSU, Solidaires, COMICO, collective Palestine Comminges, Mouvement de la Paix, Ecologistes, PCF, collective QLAC, UJFP, FI.

MARSEILLE, ISTRES, PORT-DE-BOUC (13): Gatherings for peace. Multiple organizations in forum and artists who punctuate speeches and commitments:
– Istres: Friday, September 20, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. Esplanade Bernardin Laugier, Istres City Hall.
– Marseille: Saturday, September 21, 2024, at 4 p.m., Place Bargemon, Marseille Central Town Hall, Quai du Port.
– Port de bouc: gathering around the mayor of organizations. 10 a.m. pyramid of peace, sardinades esplanade.

MARTIGUES (13): Every year, the Martigues Youth and Peace Department organises a number of initiatives to mark 21 September, the International Day of Peace. The 2024 programme:
– Wednesday 18 September in the Ferrières garden. 3pm: Various creative, sporting and fun workshops. From 6pm: Vernissage of all the day’s creations. Intergenerational choir.
– Thursday 19 September at the Cascade cinema in Jonquières.
‘Let’s get together around a film’. From 7pm, exhibitions of works by young people from Martégaux followed by the screening of the film ‘L’histoire de Souleymane’ on the theme of modern slavery.

MITRY-MORY (77): On the occasion of the International Day of Peace, the municipality is organizing a festive event on Saturday, September 21 , on the Plaine Guy Môquet. The association of mayors for peace created the Live Peace event in which the city decided to participate for the first time. From 2pm, you can take part in an afternoon punctuated by numerous activities and organized around a friendly and solidarity football tournament. The development of a participatory fresco and the exhibition of drawings on the theme of peace, produced by the children of the leisure centers throughout the summer are also on the program.

MONTPELLIER (34): Peace Week.
– Tuesday, September 17: Exposition, Guided visit, Conference-debate, “Act for disarmament”
– Wednesday, September 18: Film, “My country manufactures armaments”.
– Thursday, September 19: Conference-debate, “How to conteract war propaganda”
– Friday, September 20: Film, “The bomb and us.”
– Saturday, September 21: March for peace

MOULINS (03): The Moulins committee is organizing an initiative for the international day of peace at the Moulins village hall, on Friday, September 20 from 6:30 p.m.: speeches by the organizations, followed by a friendly and musical evening. Shared buffet, everyone can bring drinks and food.

NANCY (54): The Vosges Committee of the Peace Movement responds to the call of many democratic organizations, associations, left-wing parties and unions, as well as various personalities, for the immediate release of Kanak political prisoners, for an immediate ceasefire, the condemnation of racist militias, the repeal of the law on the unfreezing of the electoral body, and the continuation of the process of decolonization of Kanaky, a guarantor of a just peace.
Saturday, September 21, in Nancy MANIF for Peace, 10:30 a.m., place Charles III.

NICE AND MOUANS-SARTOUX (06): The Mouvement de la Paix of the Alpes Maritimes is organizing 2 actions:
– Friday, September 20 at 6 p.m. in Nice: March for Peace throughout the world – Departure from Place Garibaldi then meditation in front of the Olivier de la Paix of the Lycée Masséna
– Saturday, September 21 at 8 p.m. in Mouans-Sartoux. Peace Ball “Let’s sing and dance for Peace” at the Léo Lagrange room

NIMES (30): NIMES COMMITTEE OF THE MOUVEMENT DE LA PAIX, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2024, WORLD DAY OF MOBILIZATION FOR PEACE, 10:30 a.m. CARRÉ D’ART, Support for Gaza and Palestine for peace and an end to the fighting
– 11:30 a.m. PARVIS DES ARÈNES, Speech by the Mouvement de la Paix; formation of a human chain around the arenas.
– 3 p.m. at PROLÉ: CULTURES OF PEACE. Welcome with our friends from Réfugiés Bienvenus, tea and pastries offered.
– 3:30 p.m.: The Lou Cantaïres choir will perform the Ode to Joy and 6 other songs
– 4:30 p.m.: Conference-debate “War and Peace”, by Simone Mazauric, philosopher, member of the Academy of Nîmes.
– In partnership with: Les Rencontres Diderot; Réfugiés Bienvenus; AFPS 30; IHS CGT 30; UD CGT 30; FSU 30; LSR 30; PCF; ARAC; ENSEMBLE; Amitié Algérie; Libre pensée, LFI Gard

NIORT (79): :
Thursday September 21st, International Day of PEACE: gathering in front of the Niort courthouse at 5 p.m. AND Saturday September 23 united march, against police violence, against systemic racism, for public freedoms  March at 2:30 p.m. Place Auzanneau in Niort.

ORSAY-LES ULIS CHEVREUSE VALLEY (91):
– September 21 in Orsay 9:30 a.m. Raising of the peace flag on the pediment of the Town Hall in the presence of Mr. Rémi DARMON, the Mayor of Orsay
– September 21 in Les Ulis at 11 a.m. Speech as part of the Fête de la République.
– September 21 between Les Ulis and Orsay, 1 p.m. March for Peace ending with a participatory picnic.
– September 22, we will lay a wreath at the invitation of the Municipality of Orsay as part of the inauguration ceremony of the Borne du Serment de Koufra “route of the 2nd DB”. We will be present with our peace flags.

PARIS, 17TH ARRONDISEMENT (75): Friday, September 20, on the occasion of the International Day of Peace, Geoffroy.Boulard, Mayor of the 17th arrondissement and Michel TERRIOUX, Delegate Counsellor on Memorial Policy, Citizenship, Combat World and Funeral Affairs invite you to the inauguration of the Statue of Peace and the Brotherhood.

PARIS, PLACE DE LA RÉPUBLIQUE (75):Gathering on Saturday, September 21 at 3:30 p.m. at Place de la République in Paris. With the participation of members of the Collective “En Marche pour la Paix”

PARIS, UNESCO (75): On the occasion of the International Day of Peace, the collective of official partner NGOs of UNESCO is organizing a conference on the theme “Shared Dance and Peace” in co-production with the Association of Retirées of UNESCO and the support of the French National Commission for UNESCO.

PERPIGNAN (66): From September 16 to 22, the association Cultures de paix will organize for the second consecutive year a week of initiatives (conferences, mobilizations, etc.) in several municipalities in the department for world peace. In the wake of the Paris Olympic Games, the event will focus on the theme of sport. Highlight of the week will be the festive mobilization in the form of a human chain which will be deployed in Perpignan, between the train station and Place Catalogne on Saturday 21, International Day of Peace, between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.

POISSY (78): On the occasion of the International Day of Peace on 21 September, a ceremony at 18:00 in the Olive Garden of Poissy.

QUIMPER (29): Demonstration for peace at the Médard bridge near the large Saturday market. Leaflet distribution, Speech by the Mouvement de la Paix, ICAN 29 (collective for the Banning of Nuclear Weapons), AFPS and free thought. Demonstration in the streets of the city towards the Peace Garden (banners, placards, slogans, etc.) Gathering of many organizations: Political parties (PCF, UDB, LFI, EELV, NPA), unions (CGT, FSU, Solidaires, CNT), associations (ARAC, 4ACG, AFPS, AE2D, free thought 29), collectives for a just peace in the Middle East, collective for the banning of nuclear weapons, collective “NO to the SNU”

REIMS (51): In Reims, an action for the International Day of Peace will take place SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 at 11:00 AM in front of the Foujita Chapel, otherwise known as “Our Lady of Peace”. The address is: 33 rue du Champ de Mars.

RENNES (35): In Rennes, meet on Saturday, September 21 at 3:30 pm at Cours des Alliés at the Champs Libres and March for Peace to Place de la République. Then a meeting-debate at the Maison internationale de Rennes starting at 5:30 p.m.: “From the neighborhood to the Planet Cultivating Peace”.

SAINT-ETIENNE (42): A peace rally will take place on Saturday, September 21, at 10:30 a.m., at Place Jean Jaurès in Saint-Etienne, on the occasion of the International Day of Peace. “The toll in terms of crimes against humanity or war crimes continues to grow”, while we are witnessing “an unacceptable increase in global military spending which has reached 2,420 billion dollars in 2023”, denounces the collective.

SAINT JUNIEN (87): Peace Rally at 11:00 AM at Square Joliot Curie. Lottery at 8:00 PM at the Salle des Fêtes: “Leave us in peace!” organized by the association FOUTEZ-NOUS-LA PAIX.

SAINT-LÔ, EQUEURDREVILLE (50): Peace Rally. The UD CGT of Manche calls on employees, unemployed and retirees to participate in the rallies organized on Saturday, September 21, at 10:30 a.m. at the Olivier de la Paix, rue des Résistants in Equeurdreville and at 11:00 a.m. in front of the media library in Saint-Lô where the appeal initiated by the Mouvement de la Paix and supported by many political, union and associative organizations will be read.

SAINT-MALO (35): Rally for peace. In Saint-Malo, rally at Esplanade St-Vincent at 3:00 p.m., with the participation of AFPS, Femmes solidaires, CGT, FSU, Solidaires, LDH, ARAC, ATTC, PCF.

SAINT-SAVOURNIN (13): Peace Festival. Our local committee of Saint-Savournin will participate on Saturday, September 21 in the third edition of “Nature en fête, let’s cultivate Peace” organized by the city of La Bouilladisse (Bouches-du-Rhône). Complete program and details with this link. Sunday, September 22, Peace Festival in Saint-Savournin (Bouches-du-Rhône)

SAINTES (17): On the occasion of the International Day of Peace, the CGT and the Human Rights League are organizing a rally on Saturday, September 21, at 10:30 a.m., in front of the Saintes courthouse.

SARAN (45): As part of the International Day of Peace 2024 – “Cultivons la Paix”, the Orléans company KRIZO THEATRE will present its show NOBEL ET BERTHA. This is the true story of the first woman Nobel Peace Prize winner. In a whirling and joyful duet, Aimée Leballeur and Christophe Thébault tell us about the improbable meeting between Alfred Nobel, a dynamite salesman, and Bertha Von Suttner, a writer and pioneer of pacifism. A powerful meeting in the service of peace. Sunday, September 22, 2024 , Galerie du château de l’étang in Saran  at 4:00 pm.

STRASBOURG (67): UEPAL (Union of Protestant Churches of Alsace and Lorraine). The World Council of Churches (WCC) has just released new resources for the 2024 World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel, which will take place from 16 to 22 September. This week will also mark the United Nations International Day of Peace on 21 September, now in its 25th year. . . This year’s message reflects the distress at the suffering and devastation caused by Israel’s war on Gaza . . and asks the question: Why, despite many efforts and resolutions, does peace continue to elude us?” . . During the World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel, church organizations, congregations, and the faithful are encouraged to bear common witness through worship, educational events, and actions for peace and justice for the people of Palestine and Israel.

SUD-VIENNE (86): On the occasion of September 21, declared by the UN as the International Day of Peace, the Peace Committee Sud-Vienne 86 is organizing 2 film debates on Ken Loach’s documentary The Spirit of 45, in partnership with the cinemas of Gençay, Confolens and the Institute of Social History of the CGT
– Confolens (Charente): film debate Friday 20 at 8:30 pm.
– Gençay (Vienne): film debate Saturday 21 at 6:30 pm.

TARBES (65): The Hautes-Pyrénées (65) committee is organizing a meeting and debate for the International Day of Peace on Saturday 21 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Tarbes labor exchange.

TOULOUSE RALLY FOR PEACE (31): Meet at 11 a.m. at Square Charles de Gaulle. At the call of unions: CGT 31, FSU 31, Associations: Mouvement de la Paix, ATTAC, AFPS, MRAP, MMF Occitanie, CDK Kurdish Community of Toulouse, Political parties or movements: Ensembles!, PCF, PCOF

TOULOUSE WORKSHOP (31): On the occasion of the International Day of Peace, Nouvelle Acropole
offers a practical workshop: moving from an external fight to an internal fight, to conquer inner peace. . . The workshop is based on practical exercises which will be debriefed as we go along. 52 BIS Rue Alfred de Musset, 31200 Toulouse.

TOURNON (07): TOURNON-TAIN PEACE COMMITTEE. Peaceful gathering on Saturday, September 21 at 10:30 a.m. at the music kiosk, Place Carnot in Tournon sur Rhône (07300), with speeches and the choir “Le chant des possibles” Elected officials from both municipalities, associations, unions, citizens, teachers and their students are invited, information by posters, leaflets from the Mouvement de la Paix and by email.

TOURS (37): Festival “Les Arts en Paix”. This first festival “Les Arts en Paix” is organized with many associations on September 28 and 29 in Tours in a third place of the city; a former barracks! A successful transformation! Expositions by local artists, Workshops for slam, design, origamis. Books about peace for children. Dances, songs, music from around the world.

UNIEUX (42): Concert by meg for International Day of Peace 2024, Friday, September 20, 2024 – 8 p.m. Sparkling, colorful, tangy: no, this is not an ad for candy. The candy is MEG. An atypical and committed singer, she enters the stage as one enters a friend’s house: with simplicity. Accompanied by Bertrand Salas on guitar and Julien Sarazin on double bass, Mégane Dumas will be present on the occasion of the International Day of Peace for an exceptional concert on the Quarto stage.

VAULX EN VELIN (69): Rally for Peace. Let’s make this September 21 at 10:30 a.m., Place de la Nation, a moment of joy and hope to build a world of Peace. Together, let’s strengthen the voice of Peace! International Day of Peace: Palestine, Ukraine, women’s rights, the environment, the fight against exclusion, everything is linked!

VICHY (03): The Vichy Thermal Basin Peace Movement Committee is organizing a rally on September 21, at the town hall square at 10:30 a.m. with a speech.

VIERZON (18): As part of the International Day of Peace, the group En roue libre will give a unique concert, specially prepared for the event, on Friday, September 20, at 7 p.m., at the Maurice-Rollinat space. Violin, accordion, guitar, hurdy-gurdy, flute, bagpipes, percussion and voice will constitute the instrumental arsenal of the two female and three male musicians of the group who will offer a repertoire of songs interspersed with a few traditional tunes and spoken texts.

VILLEJUIF (94): International Day of Peace Saturday.
Visible presence of the Villejuif Committee of the Mouvement de la Paix in the downtown market with flags and equipment, distribution of leaflets
Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 8 p.m. at the Théâtre Romain Rolland, the medal of honorary citizen of Villejuif will be awarded to Mrs. Tran To Nga. The City thus salutes her fight for the recognition of Vietnamese ecocide and works towards the duty of remembrance of the victims of the Vietnam War.

 VILLENEUVETTE (34): Come celebrate the International Day of Peace on September 21 and 22 by exploring different facets of Peace through conferences, round tables, workshops, various activities for young and old. Festival website.

GERMANY

ROSTOCK : On the occasion of the International Day of Peace on Saturday, September 21, 2024, Rostock children from daycare centers and elementary schools will show their artistic works on the topic of peace. These will be presented in an exhibition in the town hall from September 23 to October 1, 2024. The girls and boys had been creatively dealing with the topic in recent months.

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IRELAND

DUBLIN: Powerstown Educate Together National School. September 19, 2024 by Eoin Mernagh. We would like to remind our school community that our annual Peace Day performances will be taking place in the hall tomorrow from 9am. Doors will open at 8:50am with the first performance on stage at 9am.

ITALY

ASSISI: A March of almost 4 kilometers, with the slogan “Peace First”. Around 3,000 people from Santa Maria degli Angeli in Assisi set out to defend peace, “after 940 days of war in Ukraine and after 350 days of massacres in Gaza”, as recalled by the organizers of the March for Peace and Brotherhood opened by 300 children from schools all over Italy, who led the procession for the first time.

AUGUSTA: Today, September 21, is the International Day of Peace, established in 1981 by the United Nations General Assembly with the aim of strengthening the desire for peace between nations and peoples. For this reason, today the parents and children association “Unitevi a noi” will be in the square with its gazebo from 9.30 to 13 in the historic center, in Piazza Duomo and from 17 to 20 in Borgata in Piazza Fontana.

BARI: The Pugliese Academy of Sciences is pleased to invite you to participate next Wednesday 18 September 2024, at 5:30 pm in the Villa La Rocca Park, Via Celso Ulpiani, 27 – Bari, in the Celebration of the International Day of Peace established by the UN, as per the attached poster. For the occasion, Member Prof. Franca Tommasi will give a presentation entitled: “Ginkgo Biloba: a species of great biological interest that comes from distant times and places, bringing a message of peace”. Following this, the Bari Bar Association Choir will perform a Performance of Words in Chorus for Peace: interventions between music and words.

BERGAMO: On the occasion of the International Day of Peace on September 21, the Filandone di Martinengo organizes an afternoon dedicated to children aged 6 to 10. Through the reading of fairy tales, the little ones will be able to discover the value of peace, friendship and tolerance.

BIELLA: On September 21, 2024, on the occasion of the International Day of Peace, the “Mario Bosco” Comprehensive Institute of Lanciano participated in the conference “Education for Preventive Peace” held in Biella at the Pistoletto Cittadellarte Foundation. The event saw the participation of the Italian UNESCO ASPnet Associated Schools, including ISISS “M. Casagrande” of Pieve di Soligo. During the conference, the projects carried out by the institute in the field of education for peace, solidarity and friendship between peoples were presented.

BOVILLE ERNICA: The Municipal Administration of Boville Ernica, led by Mayor Enzo Perciballi, has enthusiastically granted patronage to the “March of Peace and Fraternity”, which will be held next Saturday 21 September 2024, on the occasion of the International Day of Peace promoted by the United Nations. The event is organized by the Boville Ernica Comprehensive Institute – “G. Armellini” Middle School, in collaboration with UNICEF, Amica and the Network of Schools of Peace. . . The day’s program includes the start of the march from the square in front of the “G. Armellini” Secondary School at 9:00, with a series of reflections and performances by the students that will be held in Piazza Sant’Angelo, and will end at 12:30 with the return of the participants to the school.

BRESCIA CITY HALL: Tomorrow (Saturday 21 September 2024) we celebrate the International Day of Peace. For the occasion, the rainbow flag, a universal symbol of peace, will be displayed under the portico of the Loggia.

BRESCIA PRISON: “In the face of the many conflicts spread in areas more or less close to our country, the celebration of the International Day of Peace appears particularly important” reads a note released by Associazione Casello 11, Cooperativa di Bessimo, Associazione Carcere e Territorio, Luisa Ravagnani guarantor of prisoners. “In this context of extreme suffering, which unfortunately mainly affects children, the elderly and the most fragile people, it seemed appropriate for the Human Rights group of the Nerio Fischione prison in Brescia and the group of women detained in Verziano to also make their voices heard to reiterate a strong “no” to war, to any war. To do so, it was decided to participate in the campaign launched by Save the Children ‘let’s cultivate peace’ . The detainees of the group and all those who wish to do so will prepare flowers for the children killed by the war and place them outside the institute, hanging from a large sheet. The detainees of Verziano will do the same and, outside Nerio Fischione and Verziano, a box will be placed from 10:00 to 18:00 so that anyone who wants to pass by can insert a message of peace inside” .

CALTANISSETTA: On the occasion of the International Day of Peace, the Rotary Club Caltanissetta displayed the flag symbol of Peace from the town hall.

CASTIGLIONE: Several initiatives are planned for the International Day of Peace in the Upper Mantua area. On September 20 and 21 at 9 pm, at Palazzo Pastore in Castiglione, there will be a charity concert against all wars and violence 1-3-6-9, a musical show conceived and composed by maestro Beppe Gioeta Comincini, in collaboration with the Santa Cecilia orchestra of Gambara, directed by Francesco Andreoli.

CATANIA: On the occasion of the International Day of Peace, which is celebrated every year on September 21, Catania will host the event “ColtiviAmo la pace”, promoted by Living Peace International. The event will take place at the “Galileo Galilei” Institute and will start at 9 am, involving students and adults in a day dedicated to promoting peace through dialogue, education and music.

CERTALDO: Everything is ready for a new edition of the Festa del Parco Inclusivo Libera Tutti in Certaldo . An occasion that this year coincides with the International Day of Peace , Saturday 21 September starting at 4pm and ending at 8pm . The proposal? An afternoon full of activities, games and workshops free and open to all, to celebrate, with joy, the principles of social inclusion and collaboration that have always distinguished the Park, but also to give, all together, a message of peace and cooperation.

CUNEO: On the occasion of the International Day of Peace, September 21st, the Municipal Administration has organized an event open to citizens at 11 am in Sala San Giovanni to reflect on the theme. The speaker will be Sister Giuliana Galli, of the Daughters of Saint Joseph Benedict Cottolengo. The theme of peace will be addressed from the perspective of the war-life binomial, from which, according to Sister Giuliana, we need to start again to identify new paths for building peace. In particular, we will investigate what the role of women could be in the context of the war-life antithesis.

FIUMICELLO: In Fiumicello Villa Vicentina on 21.09.2024, International Day of Peace, the Promoting Committee of the Third World March for Peace and Nonviolence, organized a Flash mob, reproducing the symbol of Peace in the town square. Representatives of the Municipal Administration and the Youth Government, Associations, private citizens, but above all many young people participated with enthusiasm and conviction in this beautiful and necessary initiative. . . Over a hundred people positioned themselves along the path of the Peace symbol, with colored balloons. . . Participants sang along to the music of Bob Marley and John Lennon and then observed a minute of silence for inner reflection on the meaning of this symbolic and collective action. The microphone was then left open for all those who wanted to express spontaneously and personally the meaning of the word Peace.

FLORENCE, PROTEST AGAINST NATO Next Saturday, September 21, International Day of Peace, protest initiatives will be held from the north to the south of the country, in response to the appeal of the Committee No NATO Command Neither in Florence Nor Elsewhere to give a strong and clear signal of protest against the intergovernmental military alliance established with the Atlantic Pact. In Florence , to counter the start of a new NATO command in the city, there will be a gathering in Piazza Gino Bartali starting at 4 pm with a procession along Viale Giannotti . . to end at the CPA in Via Villamagna with the final speeches. To date and continuously updated, there are more than 40 adhesions to the demonstration, including the movements A Foras and No Muos, Florence for Palestine, Young Palestinians, Railwaymen Against War, the No Camp Darby Committee, Fuori Binario, the CALP of Genoa and the GAP of Livorno and the No Base Movement of Coltano.

FLORENCE, CONCERT FOR PEACE: “Peace Through Arts. Peace through art”, this is the title of the concert promoted by the Rotary Action Group for Peace (Italy section), Saturday, September 21 at 6 pm in streaming (at the link: https://bit.ly/peacedayconcert), on the occasion of the International Day of Peace.

GALLIERA VENETA: On Saturday 21 September at 5:00 pm , in the garden of the “Domenico Pellegrini” secondary school in via Leopardi 10 – the municipal administration, the comprehensive institute, the Italian Catholic Action and the Galliera Veneta ecoclub, on the occasion of the international day of peace, invite all citizens to the planting ceremony of an olive tree sapling, a symbol of life and rebirth, always considered an emblem of peace.

GREVE IN CHIANTI: The Municipality of Greve in Chianti, together with the Network for Peace and Human Rights, chooses to join the March for Peace and Brotherhood and actively participate in the demonstration to defend the primary value of peace. . . The departure is scheduled at 9 am from Piazza Trento in Greve in Chianti and ends in Piazza del Comune in Assisi at 5 pm.

IVREA: Demonstration for peace and disarmament against all wars, for policies of peace and justice. September 21, 2024 – International Day of Peace.  After the procession that passed through the streets of the center of Ivrea, Pierangelo Monti opened the speeches in Piazza Ferruccio Nazionale. “Today, International Day of Peace, we want, we must, reiterate the desire for peace and the rejection of war. . .”

LANCIANO: On September 21, some classes from the “Eroi Ottobrini” primary school and the “G. Mazzini” lower secondary school visited the headquarters of the European Parliament in Rome, taking part in the “David Sassoli European Experience” initiative and meeting ambassadors from the Republic of Congo and the United Arab Emirates. The students also participated in the lighting of the “Torch of Peace” at the Colosseum Archaeological Park, a symbol of peace between memory and future. On September 22, the Torch of Peace, after a 67-kilometer journey, arrived in Lanciano, welcomed by the students and their families.

LA SPEZIA: The La Spezia Peace and Disarmament Network invites all citizens to the 115th demonstration “If we want Peace, let’s prepare Peace”. As usual, it will be held on Monday 16 September at 6 pm in Piazza Mentana: in this week’s event, activists want to share and support the message of the day that in Assisi on 21 September includes the national meeting of the Peace Builders, and from 3 to 5 pm the March from Santa Maria degli Angeli to the town square of Assisi.

LERICI: To celebrate World Peace Day this year we start from Lerici with a light installation and exhibition “Lerici gives a dream” in which about 1000 children from nursery and primary schools were involved who expressed themselves with their drawings on the theme. . . The exhibition and the light installation will also have a global showcase. On Saturday 21 September, on the occasion of the International Day of Peace scheduled in the Italian capital, “Lerici gives a dream” will be presented through a video clip on a large screen located at the representative office of the European Parliament in Rome.

LOCATE DI TRIULZI: On the occasion of the International Day of Peace, the Municipality of Locate di Triulzi joins the local Peace Committee to reiterate its no to all wars and all forms of conflict. The flag of peace is suspended from the facade of the Town Hall as a message of Peace, a symbol of the commitment to promote peaceful coexistence and solidarity between peoples.

MILAN: The first weekend of events dedicated to the Municipio 4 initiative “Together for Peace” is approaching. Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 September 2024, appointment at Parco Serrati for two days of shows, workshops, historical walks, tournaments and many sports disciplines during the “Festa di Ponte Lambro”. All activities are free. There will be Music and Food & Drink.

MONFALCONE: The Dance Festival returns to Monfalcone for its 10th edition. . . Among the notable events is the show “ Peace one day ”, in which the students of the United World College of the Adriatic, in conjunction with the “ International Day of Peace ”, will perform folk dances typical of their countries of origin, celebrating the union between cultures through dance.

OSTIA: On the occasion of the International Day of Peace, the Ostia Committee for Peace, together with citizens, neighborhood committees, associations and CSAQs, is organizing an Olympic Relay for Peace for Saturday 21 September with a final flash mob in Piazza Anco Marzio. The relay, intergenerational and widespread, born from the common desire to unite all the territories of the Municipio X, will allow to connect 9 peripheral meeting points to the passage of a single flag, collecting on the three-wheeled Bibliolibrò, drawings and testimonies of children, which will be exhibited in Piazza Anco Marzio in Ostia activating a final flash mob of protest in favor of the Ceasefire in all war territories, of the Stop to the genocide in Palestine and of the Stop to all genocides.

PEDAL FOR PEACE FROM CASALE CORTE CERRO TO ROVERETO: Three hundred kilometers by bike, from Casale Corte Cerro to Rovereto , to bring to everyone a message of brotherhood between peoples on the occasion of the International Day of Peace. Promoters are the young people of the G team, an association from Loreglia, in the Strona valley, which plans projects especially for children in need of care.

PERUGIA: The official presentation of the Assisi March for Peace and Brotherhood on September 21st will be held tomorrow, Wednesday, September 18th, 2024, at 11:30 am, with a press conference in Perugia, at the Province (Piazza Italia, 11). The press conference will feature speeches by: Stefania Proietti (president of the Province of Perugia and Mayor of Assisi), Giuseppe Giulietti (founder of Articolo 21), Flavio Lotti (organizing committee of the March), Tancredi Marini, Francesco Fais, Ilaria Viceconte, Lorenzo Magnoni and Mattia Sconcerti (construction site of the “Youth for Peace”, students and teachers of the ITTS “A. Volta” of Perugia).

POZALLO: Tomorrow, the International Day of Peace, the Youth Association “Giorgio” La Pira has promoted, in Pozzallo, at 6:30 p.m., at the Madonna della Fiducia church, a moment of reflection and prayer on the theme “If you want peace, prepare peace”.

RADIOTELEVISIONE ITALIANA: To celebrate the International Day of Peace, on Saturday 21 September, Rai Cultura is offering a double appointment on Rai Storia: starting at 6:30 pm with the 1965 documentary entitled “Il giorno della Pace” . . At 8:30 pm, again on Rai Storia, Paolo Mieli and Professor Renato Moro retrace the history of pacifist movements in “Past and Present”.

RIMINI PEACE SAILING RACE: An idea born from the network of associations called Rete-Pace Rimini, welcomed by the Rimini Sailing Club, has allowed the creation of a PEACE SAILING RACE . . . On Sunday 22 September, a total of over 60 vessels took part, the majority from Rimini – but 10 departed from Riccione – while around fifteen catamarans and small vessels, technically known as “dinghies”, departed from the Bellariva area. . . The Rimini Peace Network is composed of: ACLI Rimini, AGESCI Rimini Area, ANPI Rimini Provincial, ANPI Rimini Section, ARCI Romagna Cesena Rimini APS, Pope John XXIII Association, AUSER Rimini, CGIL Rimini, Constitutional Democracy Coordination Rimini, Emergency Rimini Group, Federconsumatori Rimini, Il Borgo della Pace, Institute of Human Sciences Rimini, ITACA, Libera Rimini, Freedom and Justice Rimini, Manifesto Against Hatred and Ignorance, Members Rimini/San Marino Banca Etica, Pacha Mama, fair trade.

RIMINI MUSEUM: On Saturday 21 September 2024, on the occasion of the International Day of Peace, the Museum of the City of Rimini “L. Tonini” at 6 pm inaugurates a new Room dedicated to the artist Eron. Eron (Rimini 1973) is an Italian artist internationally considered “among the most gifted and virtuous interpreters of visual art and contemporary painting” (Enciclopedia Italiana Treccani), one of the most important exponents of graffiti and urban mural art between the 20th and 21st centuries. Eron’s works often touch on political and social themes through a pictorial research that combines power, delicacy, poetry and visual harmony.

ROME ARTISTIC EXHIBITION: On September 21, 2024, the “International Committee Bandiera della Pace” and Tryadæma will celebrate the “International Day of Peace” at the Mitreo Iside with an Event Exhibition that will feature works by 33 artists, international dances and institutional representatives from three continents . . . The 33 works of the artists recall Nicholas Roerich’s commitment to peace. At the end of the International Day for Peace we will have a collective performance directed by Monica Melani, director of the Mitreo Iside with “Imagine Peace” that will reflect the ways in which individuals will want to convey the Roerich Peace treaty.

ROME MONTESSORI SCHOOL: Video of Montessori School of Rome performing “Light a Candle for Peace” on the International Day of Peace.

ROME PROTEST AGAINST NATO: There will be two events in Rome. The first will be at 10 am in Piazza dei Consoli and will be held in solidarity with the demonstration later in the day in the Tuscan capital . The activists will hand out flyers in the Cinecittà neighborhood, near the Joint Command which, since 2021, has been an undercover NATO base already present and active in the middle of the metropolitan fabric. . . Then, at 3pm, in Piazza Vittorio Emanuele, the same activists will participate in the large city procession called in solidarity with the heroic resistance of the Palestinian people, making a section marked with NO NATO signs and banners.

SANREMO: September 20, 2024, 1:39 pm Sanremo at the Forte di Santa Tecla with the Rotary Clubs the ‘International Day of Peace’. During the event, there will be a succession of readings, reflections, artistic and musical performances

SASSOVIVO: A celebration of the International Day of Peace was held at the Abbey of Sassovivo on Saturday 21 September, an annual event organized by the UNESCO Club of Foligno and Valle del Clitunno. . . The day offered food for thought on how history, archaeology and culture can become instruments of peace and understanding between peoples.

SCIACCA: Peace Day in the municipal villa, an initiative by Paideia and the Municipality of Sciacca. . . During the meeting, activities were carried out and there were moments of reflection on the importance of the day in an international context characterized by bloody conflicts.

SOLFERINO: On the occasion of the International Day of Peace on September 21, the Solferino agorà della pace Association is organizing a Walk for Peace in which the Table for the Common Good of the Diocese of Mantua, AGESCI of Mantua, Mantua for Peace , the Nonviolent Movement of Castiglione delle Stiviere, Cavriana for Peace , A(r)miamoci per la pace of Monzambano will participate. . . At the end of the Walk, at the Memorial, Oriella Savoldi of the Women’s Network Walking for Peace will help participants reflect together on peace.

SOVIZZO: On the occasion of the International Day of Peace, the Municipal Administration of Sovizzo organizes an event of great cultural and social importance: the presentation of the book “Il grido di Andromaca. Voci di donne contro la guerra” (The cry of Andromache. Women’s voices against war) . The volume, which collects testimonies and reflections on the role of women in conflicts, will be presented on Friday 20 September 2024 at 8:30 pm in the Conference Room of the Municipality of Sovizzo.

TARANTO: Several dozen signatures from City and regional councilors, institutional representatives , former parliamentarians. Representatives of the world of culture, academics, members of associations, activists. Ordinary citizens have been collected in recent days in Taranto, to distance themselves, “firmly”, from the ” European Parliament resolution of 19 September which voted to consider legitimate the launch of Western long-range missiles from the territory of Ukraine against targets in Russian territory . This decision exposes us to the risk of a dangerous military escalation that could get out of control and bring us ever closer to the unacceptable risk of a thermonuclear war . A war” say the signatories, which would see Taranto as a primary objective in the context of an atomic clash with unimaginable consequences”. The signatures were collected in view of the International Day of Peace , celebrated yesterday, September 21.

TRIUGGIO: On the occasion of the International Day of Peace on September 21, the Municipal Administration, in collaboration with the Tregasio Alpine Group and the “Fratel Paolo” ACLI Club of Triuggio , is organizing the meeting “Peace, this unknown” . . The program includes, after the greeting of the mayor Pietro Giovanni Cicardi and the introduction of the councilor for Culture Betty Sala , the beginning of the presentation of the book “La meccanica della Pace” by Elena L. Pasquini. Immediately after the presentation, by the Koinè group, of the Catalogue “Paths of Peace between Memory and Liberation” . . Finally, an aperitif open to all participants.

VAIANO: Against all wars” is the meeting on peace and world conflicts organized on the occasion of the International Day of Peace on the sidelines of the exhibition “A sea ahead”, set up in the multipurpose room of Vaiano . . . part of “80 voglia di pace”, the peace festival of Vaiano. The festival program also offers tomorrow at the “Basaglia” library in Vaiano, at 10.30, the last reading and workshop for children from 4 to 8 years old entitled “Inseparables”, as part of the series of meetings entitled “Let’s make peace.”

VALENZA: The exhibition “Gioielli di pace – Faites des bijoux, pas la guerre” was inaugurated late Friday afternoon at the Centro Espositivo dell’Arte Orafa Valenzana, on the initiative of the Municipality of Valenza in collaboration with the Association of Friends of the Valenza Goldsmith Museum, in conjunction with the celebration of the International Day of Peace.

VASTO: The students and teachers of the Art High School of the “Pantini – Pudente” high school in Vasto have organized a creative workshop on the occasion of the International Day of Peace.

NETHERLANDS

THE HAGUE: Theatre programme Day of Peace. The Day of Peace is an international day on which we reflect on peace worldwide. And this year we have a special focus in The Hague, the city that has been our city of peace and justice for 125 years. In this theatre programme, Amare draws particular attention to the importance of a safe haven for children who grow up in war zones. Young people and women from The Hague have created the short performance “From Here On”. Roos Meijer & band will play a number of songs from her album “Stories of Change.”

NORTH MACEDONIA

ASSOCIATION OZARENIE: September 21 was the International Day of Peace. The Association for Teaching Russian Language “Ozarenie” in the Republic of North Macedonia has been holding a peace campaign on this day for many years. During Russian language lessons, students talked about peace, read stories about peace, wrote a message about peace in Russian, and made crafts in the form of a white dove, a symbol of peace. The event took place at the D. Miladinov School. The songs “Fly, doves, fly”, “Hello, world!”, “Let there always be sunshine”, “Wider circle”, “How to sing of this land” and poems about peace were performed. At the end of the meeting, according to tradition, white balloons were released into the air – as a memory of the victims of the war.

PORTUGAL

BEJA: A human chain in Praça da República, in Beja, formed by children and young people, will mark the International Day of Peace this Friday, the 20th, from 10:30 am, to raise awareness of the humanitarian situation of populations living in war. The initiative, which also aims to raise awareness of the escalation of the war, is promoted by the Beja Delegation of the Bento de Jesus Caraça Professional School. The institution reveals that there will be “around 400 children and young people participating in the human chain” and that it has invited, in addition to the students from the delegation, the various early childhood education entities in the city that are its partners.

COIMBRA: On September 21st, International Peace Day, the Rotary Club of Coimbra – Saúde inaugurated its first “Peace Pole”, a universal monument to peace. This event marks the installation of the first “Peace Pole” in Coimbra and in the country. . . according to the Rotary Club of Coimbra – Saúde, this new pillar “serves as a continual reminder of the responsibility of each of us to promote peace and harmony, both in the world and in our daily actions.”

GAVIÃO: The Gavião Basic School, part of the D. Maria II School Group, celebrated the International Day of Peace this Saturday, joining the #JanelaBrancaPelaPaz movement (see “Janela” below). . . After this, outside the school grounds, they gathered together to form the word “Peace”, a moment that was recorded in a photograph to remember later.

JANELA BRANCA PELA PAZ – WHITE WINDOW FOR PEACE: International Peace Day is celebrated on September 21st and UNICEF Portugal, the United Nations Regional Information Centre for Western Europe (UNRIC) and many public figures, in solidarity with the victims of wars and conflicts, created the “White Window for Peace” initiative, which encourages people to hang a white cloth in their window. Hang a white cloth (flag, sheet, pillowcase, towel or any other white cloth) in your window and post a photo and/or video of your participation (in public mode), with the hashtag #JanelaBrancaPelaPaz and mention of the official page”, appeals the initiative on social media. Here is a list of the cities and schools that have published on the Internet that they are part of the campaign:

ALENQUER:
CABECEIRAS DE BASTO
CASCAIS SCHOOL
CHAVES
GAVIAO SCHOOL
GOÍS
GUIMARÃES
LOULÉ
MAÍA SCHOOL
MARINHA GRANDE
PROENÇA-A-NOVA
RIBADOURO SCHOOL
SÃO PEDRO DA COVA
VILA DE REI

LISBON: Hundreds of people, of different races, genders and ages, marched down Avenida da Liberdade, in Lisbon, in the first “Marxa Cabral” in Portugal organized by the Black Movement. This march takes place on the International Day of Peace and marks that September will, from now on, be the month of Marxas Cabral in Portugal. “Amílcar Cabral, unity and struggle. Against racism and xenophobia”, were the words with which the Marxa (march, in Creole) Cabral set off from the Praça do Marquês de Pombal, animated by batucadeiras, loud drum sounds, many shouts and cheers for Cabral, the African and anti-colonialist leader who would have turned 100 this year. An hour late, the protesters advanced slowly at 4:00 pm supported by a sea of flags with Amílcar Cabral’s face on them. The phrases that marked him are visible, as well as flags of the countries he helped liberate from colonialism: Cape Verde and Guinea-Bissau.

MONÇÃO: vAs part of the International Day of Peace, preschool children and primary school students from Vale do Mouro Elementary School, Tangil, formed a human chain, creatively creating the word Peace.

PORTIMÃO: Following its membership of the “Municipalities for Peace” Movement, Portimão will mark the International Day of Peace for the first time, which will be celebrated this Saturday, September 21, with several symbolic actions open to the public. In the 1st of December Garden there will be an installation of 700 white doves “For Peace”, made from white musgami and produced by users of the Portimão Senior Social Center, the Aldeia das Sobreiras Senior Social Center and partners of the Correio dos Afetos project . . The garden will be a meeting point for the formation of a human chain, scheduled for 10:00 am and organized by the community neighborhoods of Pontal, Cruz da Parteira, Coca Maravilhas and Mira Cabo. . . Participants will go to the bandstand at Praça Manuel Teixeira Gomes, where at 11:00 a.m. there will be a release of pigeons by the Portimão Pigeon Association, and bracelets alluding to Peace, made by residents of the community neighborhoods, will be distributed. From 4pm, Jardim 1º de Dezembro will host a concert with young talents from the “Portimão Suzuki Programme”. Also this Saturday, International Peace Day, the children’s workshop at Quinta Pedagógica de Portimão will have the theme “Celebrating Harmony” and will include the creation of souvenirs alluding to peace and harmony, with messages of reconciliation.

ROMANIA

BUCHAREST: The New Hope Orchestra and conductor Octavian Lup will hold the “Romania for Peace” concert on September 21 to celebrate the International Day of Peace. The event will feature special guests soprano Veronica Anușca and violinist Valentin Șerban and will take place outdoors in George Enescu Square in Bucharest. Admission is free.

SPAIN

CADIZ: On the International Day of Peace, to raise awareness among citizens regarding the 120 armed conflicts that exist in the world, the NGO Movimiento por la Paz-MPDL has scheduled an event for Saturday, September 21 at 12 noon in the Plaza de Spain. Among the activities scheduled for that day will be a refugee woman, a professional violinist, who will accompany the audience on her violin while the people attending the event form a human chain in the form of a dove. Afterwards, famous quotes about peace will be read and a group of children will read a short children’s story.

CANTABRIA: On this September 21, International Day of Peace , it is essential to continue working for a more peaceful world and a more just society. On Saturday, September 21, a meeting will be held in Santander with the social base of the Cantabria Movimento por la Paz, that is, members, volunteers, workers and participants in the different programs.

CASTELLO: The UNESCO Chair of Philosophy for Peace at Jaume I University celebrates the International Day of Peace with the launch of the Balder Project to raise awareness and train in “core skills”. . . Within the framework of this project, the celebration of the International Day of Peace consists of two activities. On the one hand, an awareness campaign has been launched consisting of 20 banners with 20 key competencies: love, kindness, non-violent communication, cooperation, creativity, care, dignity, empathy, active listening, equality, justice, loyalty, patience, peace, forgiveness, power, recognition, resilience, respect and responsibility. These banners will be located until the beginning of October in different points of the campus . . On the other hand, the book Proyecto Balder: Core Skills para Hacer las Paz , published by the Chair with the Octaedro publishing house, will be presented on September 23rd in the auditorium of the Doctoral School Building at 2:30 p.m.

CIUDAD REAL: On this September 21, International Day of Peace , it is essential to continue working for a more peaceful world and a more just society. Because a more peaceful world is possible , these are the activities and actions that we organize from the Movimento por la Paz. Peace Culture Workshop on Friday, September 20 with users of the International Protection and Humanitarian Reception programs.

GRAN CANARIA: ‘May injustice not be indifferent to me’. This phrase sung by the iconic Argentine singer Mercedes Sosa gives the title to the event organised by the Department of Institutional Cooperation and International Solidarity of the Cabildo de Gran Canaria, supervised by Carmelo Ramírez, to commemorate the International Day of Peace.

GRANADA: This year we celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Master’s Degree in Culture of Peace, Conflict, Education and Human Rights, as well as 25 years of the Declaration of the Culture of Peace, and for this purpose several activities of a scientific, cultural and artistic nature will be organized. The beginning of these activities will be linked to the celebration of the International Day of Peace with an exciting encounter between academic reflection, poetry and music, with the following program

MADRID CINEMA FOR PEACE: On this September 21, International Day of Peace , it is essential to continue working for a more peaceful world and a more just society. Because a more peaceful world is possible , these are the activities and actions that we organize from the Movimento por la Paz. As every year for the past 16 years, we return to the cinema screens to share a unique cinematic experience that focuses on the Culture of Peace, through four screenings and discussions at the Cine Estudio del Círculo de Bellas Artes. You can see the complete programme here.

MADRID SENIOR CENTRES: The Municipal Senior Citizens Centres (CMM) of Hortaleza – Bucaramanga, El Henar, Huerta de la Salud, Nuestra Señora de la Merced, Nuestra Señora del Carmen, Pinar del Rey and San Benito – have joined in an event marking the International Day of Peace with a special programme of activities that will take place during this week to raise awareness among users of the need to cultivate a culture of peace through education.

MAÓ: The Menorca Per la Pau platform has called for a rally this Saturday at 7pm in the Plaça Constitució in Maó . In this way, it joins the demonstrations that will take place in other Spanish cities on the occasion of the International Day of Peace under the slogans ‘No to war’ and ‘No to genocide’.

PAMPLONA AND TUDELA: The Government of Navarra will join the International Day of Peace next weekend with the recognition of the United Nations Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), and with a commemorative concert. The Castel Ruiz centre in Tudela will host this Saturday, at 12 noon, an event in which the work of this UN agency with Palestinian refugees will be recognised, and the celebration will close on Sunday 22 with a concert in the Fernando Remacha Auditorium in Pamplona by In Tempore Abesbatza-Coro & Ensemble.

RIOJA: On this September 21, International Day of Peace , it is essential to continue working for a more peaceful world and a more just society. Because a more peaceful world is possible, these are the activities and actions that we organize from the Movimento por la Paz. In collaboration with the UNESCO Chair of the University of La Rioja, we have scheduled the exhibition “Shake Off Racism” in the Quintiliano Building of the University from September 9 to 30.

TERASSA: On the occasion of the International Day of Peace, an event will be held on September 21 at 6:00 p.m. at the BAHAI DE TERRASSA center. The program will include participation of Brahma Kumaris, Catholic church, Evangelical Church, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Muslim Community and Bahá’í Community.

VALL D’UIXÓ: The Vall d’Uixó Town Council has presented the peace culture programme around the International Day of Peace, which is commemorated on 21 September. The activities are structured around three strategic lines: the care of heritage and culture with the restored tree of peace as a symbol, debate and critical reflection on peace days and the education of young people. . . On Friday 20 September at 7.30 pm the presentation of the tree of peace is planned, which has been restored and “is now a finished work just as the artist Pere Ribera conceived it more than 20 years ago”. If the weather permits, the event will include a concert by the Vivaldi Orchestra. In case of rain it will be relocated to another date in the near future. On Thursday 26 September, the Centre Delàs d’Estudis per la Pau will host a conference entitled ‘Understanding everyday violence to fight global war’.

ZARAGOZA: On September 24, the CIHEAM in Zaragoza will host an international conference on olive oil and sustainable development within the framework of the OLIB project, funded by the Provincial Council of Zaragoza. This event coincides with the 25th anniversary of the adoption by the United Nations General Assembly of the Declaration and Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace, and serves to commemorate the International Day of Peace, which is celebrated every year on September 21.

SWITZERLAND

GENEVA: Tthe Geneva Peace Talks will take place on 19 September 2024 for the International Day of Peace, from 3 to 5 p.m. in Room XVII at the Palais des Nations and online. Under the umbrella theme of The Future of Peace, this year’s Geneva Peace Talks would feature powerful personal stories from people on the frontlines of peace, linked to the past, present and future of peace. These would be short, eight-minute inspirational talks and there would be the possibility of interacting with the speakers.

GRAUBÜNDEN: Friendship Concert on the Occasion of International Day of Peace at City Hall. Two groups of Ukrainian singers from Grisons and Vaduz meet for a musical and culinary interaction.

LAUSANNE: Ernst Zürcher will hold a conference at Lausanne the 21st of September at 16:30 on the occasion of the International Day of Peace. The theme is “The trees to make peace with the earth.” At the present time, the majority of trees in our forests are young. It becomes crucial to preserve the trees that are the oldest, for their age brings benefits to the forest ecosystem.

UNITED KINGDOM

ABBOTS LANGLEY: In a world that longs for peace, Churches Together in Abbots Langley invites you to International Day of Peace. St Lawrence will be open for an afternoon of guided prayer. The event will culminate in a special service of evening prayer. All are welcome.

BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND: Two important events are taking place in Belfast on International Day of Peace, 21st September. The Multi-Faith Conference, “Faiths Together for Climate Justice and Peace” from 10.00-13.00 in the  Agape Centre and “A Celebration of Difference” at 19.30 in St. Anne’s Cathedral. Corrymeela and the Join the Dots Together network have invited internationally renowned environmentalist and expert in all Faiths, Martin Palmer to Northern Ireland for the occasion. . . Other speakers include Raja Harun, Xavier Benaze and Louise Taylor. . . Other events include the “Peace, Justice & Care of the Earth” Conference, 9.30am-5pm on 19th September in Corrymeela and in collaboration with Professor John Barry, the “Our Voices Matter” – Youth and Politicians Forum in Queens’ University.

BLACKPOOL: Blackpool Tower will be illuminated a bright white colour tonight to mark International Peace Day 2024. The iconic landmark is being lit up in support of the awareness day, with a host of activities taking place. These events, organised by the Youth Provision Partnership and various other organisations, are all part of the Peace Day celebrations. Blackpool Libraries have also participated in these activities, offering practical support on issues such as mental health advice, yoga, colouring-in sessions, and dedicated Bounce and rhyme sessions. A ‘Peace Walk’, organised by the Princes Trust, was another highlight of the day. A group walked from South Shore to the Blackpool Tower wearing International Peace Day t-shirts, with branding developed by local young people. A ‘Peace Garden’ was also created in the Talbot and Brunswick space where people can reflect and enjoy a quiet moment all year round.

FRIARGATE YORK: September 21st 2024 10.30 – 4.30  Friends Meeting house, Friargate York. This is a day to meet other Nonviolent Communication practitioners from the North of England.  There will be sessions offered by NVC Trainers on Empathy, Honest Expression and Self Empathy. 

GEDLING: To celebrate the International Day of Peace, Gedling Borough Council is planning a ‘Peace in the Park’ event at Gedling Country Park.
The event will take place on Saturday, September 21 from 11am to 3pm and will be a day of celebrating environmental sustainability, wellbeing and global peace. There will be free activities for all ages, including arts and crafts, outdoor entertainment from Handmade Theatre, live music, community stalls, guided walks around the park and there will also be an unveiling of a willow sculpture, made by attendees of the event, that will be installed in the park to commemorate the International Day of Peace.

LONDON: West London College. Staff and students from across all three of our colleges joined together this week to mark the International Day of Peace, a global initiative dedicated to promoting peace and harmony across the world. In addition to tutorials thinking about peace, what it means, and what brings us individual peace, members of the WLC community were encouraged to actively participate by sharing messages on sticky notes and attaching them to symbolic ‘Peace Trees’. . . A diverse range of activities, such as speaking to friends, walking in the park, listening to music, practising Yoga, singing, watching football and prayer, were posted on the trees. In addition, students also reflected on global issues that affect peace, such as war, racism, and genocide.

OMAGH, NORHERN IRELAND: We were invited to take part in a football competition to celebrate International Day of Peace at Drumragh College.

RED HILL (SURREY): St. Bedes Surrey School. International Day of Peace non-uniform charity day – ‘wear something blue’

RICHMOND UPON THAMES: Celebrate International Peace Day on Saturday 21 September 2024 at our Festival of Peace in Richmond Upon Thames from 11am- 4pm.We are partnering with experienced wellness providers and local small businesses to bring you an uplifting day of peace as we raise the vibration of our hearts and minds as a collective on this special day. We will have on offer Wellness Workshops, Live Music, Food & Drinks, ethical artisan Stallholders and Therapists providing individual treatments on the day.

SOUTHPORT: Come and support Southport’s Ukrainian community at the historic arcade, on Lord Street, on International Peace Day: Saturday, 21st September between 11am and 4pm. Visitors can enjoy choirs, workshops, singing, theatre performances, a painting workshop, guitar playing, Ukrainian souvenirs and music. You can taste some delicious samples of Ukrainian food.

TRURO: Saturday, 21st September, High Cross, Truro Cathedral.vPaul Haines is organising a Gazebo on High Cross during the day, and Truro Rotary will have a presence in the Chapel of Unity and Peace during the afternoon.

VICTORIA: Abkhazi Garden, a garden of peace and healing, will feature some of Victoria’s best choirs on International Day of Peace, including the Ukrainian Children’s choir.

WOKING (SURREY): On the International Day of Peace, Woking People of Faith have organised a peace event to celebrate the peaceful relationships between the different faith groups in Woking.

WORCESTER: Worcester will mark The International Day of Peace. . . Taking place at Cathedral Square between 11.15am and 12.45pm, the free event is set to include songs, poems, speeches and the laying of candlelights and flowers. Participants will also join with a minute of silence across the globe at midday. This will be followed by the raising of a peace flag. The Mayor of Worcester, Councillor Mel Allcott, is one of the dignitaries speaking at the event.

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United States and Canada: International Day of Peace

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A survey by CPNN

Here are 151 actions for the International Day of Peace located in 44 of the 50 United States, as well as 15 events in Canada in 6 provinces. In order to save space, only one event is given in detail for each state of the USA while internet links are provided for the others.

The events were listed in Google during the weeks of September 17-28 this year under the key words “International Day of Peace,” “peaceday” or “Journée Internationale de la Paix” or were listed on the website of Campaign Nonviolence.

Unlike last year when 107 new events were registered for Montessori schools singing for peace, this year the Montessori website no longer provides a list.

SAN FRANCISCO

Here are excerpts from the articles.

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STATEMENT BY THE PRIME MINISTER: The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the International Day of Peace: “Today, on the International Day of Peace, we reflect on the progress made and move forward on the work yet to be done to achieve a more inclusive, peaceful, and secure world for everyone. As geopolitical crises become increasingly complex, the principles outlined in the United Nations (UN) Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the UN Sustainable Development Goals are more relevant than ever – and Canada is stepping up to strengthen them.

“Through our Feminist International Assistance Policy, we are actively supporting inclusive peacekeeping efforts around the world. This includes ongoing efforts to advance gender equality in peace and security through the Women and Peace and Security Agenda and support the meaningful participation of women in UN peacekeeping operations through the Elsie Initiative. We are also strengthening the protection of civilians through the Vancouver Principles, which prevent the recruitment and use of child soldiers by armed forces and armed groups.

“This week, as the UN General Assembly begins in New York City, let’s recommit ourselves to working together to build a better, safer, and more peaceful world.”

ALBERTA

RED DEER: Join the Central Alberta Multifaith Network for Compassion and Peace and Red Deer Polytechnic on Saturday, September 21st to recognize the UN International Day of Peace. Our Keynote Speaker is Lewis Cardinal whose topic is “The Role of Religions, Faiths, and Spiritual Traditions in Global Reconciliation”. Lewis will be followed by a panel discussion with panelists from different religions/perspectives (including Baha’i, Buddhist, Humanist and more) about how peace shows up in scripture and practice in various religions/beliefs.

BRITISH COLUMBIA

DAWSON CREEK: The City of Dawson Creek council proclaimed Saturday, September 21st, as the International Day of Peace. The proclamation was made during council’s September 9th meeting.

THREE RIVERS: Thompson Rivers University. Connect with the Multi-Faith Chaplaincy on Thursday, Sept. 19, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for International Day of Peace. Various chaplains will be at the Campus Courts outside of Old Main for reflection, connection and conversation.

MANITOBA

DECLARATION OF PROVINCE OF MANITOBA: Peace Days from 10 to 21 September 2024. Click link above to see full declaration.

NOVA SCOTIA

HALIFAX: In a powerful demonstration of unity and commitment to global peace, a diverse group of 20 peace advocates will walk 200 kilometers. The Walking Together for Peace walk left Pagweak/Pugwash on September 8, and walking to Kjipuktuk/Halifax, Nova Scotia and arriving on the International Day of Peace, September 21, 2024. The walk draws inspiration from the Pugwash Conference of 1957, where scientists agreed on dismantling nuclear weapons at the height of the Cold War.

ONTARIO

BANCROFT: Bancroft council has declared Sept. 21 as Peace Day in the Town of Bancroft. The CN Tower and Niagara Falls have both agreed to our request to illuminate on Peace Day. The CN Tower will be lit in rainbow colors to symbolize peace. The lighting will begin at sunset, becoming fully visible approximately 30 minutes later as the sky darkens. A standard light show will run for five minutes at the top of every hour, followed by another light show on the half hour. At 10:30 p.m. on the same evening, Niagara Falls will be illuminated in the Canadian Peace Museum’s colours of pink, white, and purple. This vibrant display is a visual representation of peace and the museum’s mission to promote non-violence and understanding across communities. The Canadian Peace Museum has launched the Stories of Peace award for 2024. We have invited people to submit short videos and pictures of their visual art answering the question “What does peace mean to you?”

GEORGETOWN AND OTTAWA: Georgetown is one of many CFUW (Canadian Federation of University Women) chapters across the country whose members have been working throughout the summer creating panels of colourful materials for an assembly on Parliament Hill on September 21. “It is not practical for our members to be in Ottawa on Peace Day, but our panels will join the hundreds of other panels flying to Ottawa from all provinces,” says CFUW-Georgetown President Margaret Teasdale.

SARNIA: A gathering is planned at the Rotary Peace Garden in Sarnia’s Centennial Park on Saturday. The Rotary Club of Sarnia Bluewaterland will be dedicating its Peace Pole on International Peace Day.
The monument, which declares the message “May Peace Prevail on Earth” in the language of the country where it is erected, was created in 1955 by Masahisa Goi.

SUDBURY: Ahead of the International Day of Peace on Saturday a flag-raising ceremony and public event was held at Sudbury’s Tom Davies square. (with video)

TORONTO PEACE SCHOOL: To celebrate the International Day of Peace, the Peace School in Toronto hosts the Festival of Iranian Stories in collaboration with various cultural organizations. This event is designed for children aged 4 to 10 and features nearly 30 facilitators who have prepared engaging activities for children and their families. The festival will showcase some of the most beautiful Iranian stories through storytelling, story reading, performances, games, and music.

TORONTO PEACE FESTIVAL: Join us for the International Peace Festival, where we will honour the UN’s International Day of Peace with eight days of art, culture, and community. The festival will include an extensive programming of film premieres and screenings, musical performances, art exhibitions, educational panels, and high-level networking opportunities. Special appearances by some of the most well-known figures in film, music, painting, sculpture, and photography will celebrate art’s transforming impact in peace.

WATERLOO: Celebrating an impactful decade of peacebuilding,The Kindred Credit Union Centre of Peace Advancement turns 10 years old on September 21, 2024, the International Day of Peace. Since its launch in 2014, the Centre has been committed to promoting peace locally and globally. To celebrate a decade of innovative peacebuilding, the Centre’s team will be hosting a celebration at Conrad Grebel University College from 3-6 PM for participants, partners, stakeholders, and supporters past and present. . . . This anniversary is an opportunity to reconnect and reminisce with old colleagues, hear from influential speakers, enjoy refreshments and engage in meaningful conversations.

QUEBEC

MONTREAL: Celebrate the International Day of Peace by highlighting the importance of a world without violence and discovering inspiring stories from Laurentian citizens. The event is organized by the Saint-Laurent Social Organizations Committee (COSSL) and will take place Monday September 23 at 11:30 AM at Beaudet Park.

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ALABAMA

TROY: TROY students will gather at Hawkins-Adams-Long Hall of Honor on the Troy Campus at 6:30 p.m. and, beginning at 7 p.m., will march, bearing international flags, to the Peace Dove statue, created by the artist Nall, on the Daniel Foundation of Alabama Plaza, located behind the International Arts Center. The march will be followed by a program, featuring student speakers and music.

AUBURN
FLORENCE
OPELIKA

ARIZONA

GILBERT: Every year the Montessori World joins together to celebrate International Day of Peace on September 21st. This year, that date falls on a Saturday. Therefore, Creo School will be celebrating International Peace Day with the global Montessori Community on Friday, September 20th. We ask that all students, staff, and parents wear their WHITE PEACE DAY T- SHIRT that day. During the school day, we will have an internal celebration and our students (all levels) and staff will assemble to sing songs together and view special presentations from our Elementary community.

PRESCOTT
TUCSON

ARKANSAS

FAYETTEVILLE:
In observance of International Peace Day, established in 1981 by the United Nations General Assembly, artist Helen Kwiatkowski shares a series of paintings and origami cranes that will provide the backdrop to a Sept. 21 Peace Day concert in Sequoyah Hall with proceeds benefiting local children.

LITTLE ROCK

CALIFORNIA

SAN FRANCISCO: In a city renowned as the birthplace of the United Nations, San Francisco marked the UN International Day of Peace with a gathering at Civic Center Plaza on Saturday, emphasizing the crucial themes of conflict resolution and global cooperation. Local leaders heralded the celebration as a beacon of hope. Amikaeyla Gaston, a cultural arts ambassador and the event’s emcee, highlighted the urgent necessity for a message of peace in today’s world. . . David Wick, president of Pathways to Peace, the UN-affiliated NGO that hosted the event, emphasized his belief that peace starts within. “You are a pathway to peace. Everyone is a pathway to peace. And peace begins right here. All peace begins right here,” he said, while pointing to his heart. . . From music performances to dance performances, the gathering, which streamed alongside other celebrations around the world, marked a day of hope. (with video)

BAKERSFIELD
CATHEDRAL CITY
FREMONT
LOS ANGELES
MORRO BAY
MUIR WOODS
PACIFIC PALISADES
SACRAMENTO
SAN GERONIMO
SAN PEDRO
SEASIDE
SIMI VALLEY
WATSONVILLE

COLORADO

ENGLEWOOD: Today is the International Day of Peace! As is tradition, 6th graders in Todd Schayes’ history class at the Kent Denver School made pinwheels yesterday in celebration of the United Nations-sanctioned holiday. The students wrote messages of hope and peace on their pinwheels before planting them in front of the Middle School.

GRAND JUNCTION

CONNECTICUT

MYSTIC Join us for a reflective walk and meditation at the Peace Sanctuary as we observe the International Day of Peace. Please note this walk is of moderate difficulty over uneven terrain. Meet at the bottom of the driveway at the Peace Sanctuary, located at 233 River Road, Mystic.

NEW LONDON

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

US INSTITUTE OF PEACE Celebrate the International Day of Peace with a visit to the headquarters of the United States Institute of Peace (USIP), located at the northwest corner of the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Learn about U.S. global peacebuilding and the USIP headquarters, and meet USIP staff and experts who work on peacebuilding around the world. This year, Peace Day Open House activities include:
– Building tours (led and self-guided options)
– Storytelling on the National Mall
– Resources to explore peace themes on the National Mall and in Foggy Bottom
– Interactive stations for adults and children that explore peacebuilding skills and tools
-Opportunities to take action for peace and connect with a global network of peacebuilders

DC PEACE TEAM

DELAWARE

SEAFORD: Art Crawl in downtown Seaford with displays of visionary peace youth art and poetry by community members of all ages in storefronts along the main street and along the Nanticoke Riverfront. Between now and then we are holding several workshops to create the art and poems for which I have several posters. We will also feature songs of peace and justice by different musicians and choral groups throughout the day.

FLORIDA

KEY WEST: In 1981, by a unanimous vote by the United Nations, the International Day of Peace was created and is celebrated every year, worldwide, on Sept. 21. In honor of the event, Principals Amy O’Connor and Sandra McCoy, teachers, parents and 160 students from the Montessori Children’s School on Varela Street and the May Sands Montessori Charter School on United Street joined together to create a peace sign at Bayview Park on Friday morning. The event, which includes songs of peace and poetry, has been held in Key West since 2005. (see photo above)

CORAL SPRINGS
DELAND
DUNEDIN
FERNANDINA BEACH
MIAMI
OCALA
PENSACOLA
PINE ISLAND
PUNTA GORDA
SARASOTA
ST.PETERSBURG
TAMPA BAY
WELLINGTON
WINTER PARK

GEORGIA

STATESBORO: This year on the date of the annual observance of the International Day of Peace, Statesboro’s Downtown Rotary Club will host a community observance at the site of the Peace Pole behind the Mainstreet Farmer’s Market at Visit Statesboro. There will be a brief program to celebrate Peace Day, and Georgia Southern international students and area youth organizations including Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Our Girls Rock Too, have been invited to participate. The ceremony will begin at 10am. Expected to be in attendance are Shana Brinson, Assistant Governor, Rotary District 6920, Area 4; Mayor Jonathan McCollar; Senator Billy Hickman; Representative Lehman Franklin; and Dr. Ron Jones from Georgia Southern.

SAVANNAH

HAWAII

WAILUKU: Imua Family Services has announced its 3rd annual Butterfly Festival set to take place at Imua Discovery Garden in Wailuku on World Peace Day — Saturday, Sept. 21 — from 1 to 4 p.m. Now in its third installment, Imua’s Butterfly Festival has become a beloved community event that brings together families, friends and nature enthusiasts to enjoy a day filled with activities, play and fun. Attendees can look forward to butterfly releases, sculpture viewing, live music, garden walks and opportunities to play together.
“This year’s festival is especially meaningful as we celebrate World Peace Day alongside our love for butterflies,” said Dean Wong, executive director of Imua Family Services. “Butterflies symbolize transformation and hope – a perfect pairing with the message of peace and unity we aim to promote on World Peace Day.”

HILO
HONGWANJI
HONOKA’A
HONOLULU DANCE FESTIVAL
HONOLULU PACIFIC PEACE CENTER

ILLINOIS

CHICAGO: Peace Day Chicago 46th Anniversary Celebration
Monday, September 23, 2024. 11:30 am – 1:00 pm. Daley Plaza 50 W. Washington – Free event! Peace Day Chicago celebrates unity and diversity in our city and world. Mark your calendar now to experience an uplifting and energizing celebration in conjunction with the worldwide observance of the United Nations International Day of Peace.
– World Peace Flag Ceremony and Interactive Call to Peace
– Live world music and cultural performances
– One Minute of Silence for World Peace
– Remarks on peace by local leaders
– Peacebuilding, cultural and community organizations on hand for networking opportunities

JOLIET
OAK PARK
ROCKFORD
ROUND LAKE
WOODSTOCK

INDIANA

AVILLA: Oak Farm Montessori students and faculty came together to sing a song of unity in celebration of International day of peace. The lyrics beseech that, “Our wish for world peace, will one day come true.” Maria Montessori believed that “Peace is what every human being is craving for, and it can only be brought about by humanity through the child.” These world changers are well on their way! (with video)

EVANSVILLE
INDIANAPOLIS
MUNCIE
NOTRE DAME

IOWA

DUBUQUE: Dubuque Day of Peace: Dubuque Branch NAACP 35th Anniversary Reception. Friday, September 20 @ 4–6 PM. Multicultural Family Center. Dubuque’s Festival celebrating the UN International Day of Peace began in 2010 with a single event. Since then, it has grown to include events and participation from many community groups. Dubuque’s 2024 theme is “Environmental Justice: Ways To Navigate This Changing World.” Free. 1157 Central Ave. facebook.com/dbqdayofpeace.

ALGONA
CLINTON
DES MOINES FAITH COMMUNITY
DES MOINES, IOWA RESOURCE FOR INTERNATIONAL SERVICE

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KANSAS

LAWRENCE: The Lawrence community is invited to the International Day of Peace celebration at Ecumenical Campus Ministries, where a local individual and an organization will be recognized for their contributions to promoting peace and justice. The evening’s featured speaker will be Rabbi Moti Rieber, executive director of Kansas Interfaith Action.

KENTUCKY

LOUISVILLE: Chalk It Up For Peace – Celebrating International Day of Peace. Saturday, Sept 21, 10:00 – 11:30am at All Peoples Unitarian Universalist Church. How can we cultivate a culture of peace? We invite kids of all ages (adults too!) to engage with artistic expression of what peace looks like, learn peacebuilding stories, and watch others building peace.

LOUISIANA

TAMMANY PARISH: Join us for a peaceful retreat to celebrate International Day of Peace with meditation, yoga, and mindfulness activities. Saturday, September 21 · 11:11am – 4:44pm, Bayou Paquet Road St Tammany Parish.

MAINE

UNITY: Peace Action Maine. Common Ground Fair in Unity, Maine hosts Peace Education music and speaker event on Saturday September 21st. Join us!
1:30-2:30pm Pihcintu Multinational Girls Chorus (ampitheater)
3:00-4:00pm Americans Who Tell the Truth – Rob Shetterly & Veterans for Peace Maine – Doug Rawlings (Social & Political Action speakers tent)
4:00-4:30pm Campaign Nonviolence – Rivera Sun (social action tent)
4:30-5:00pm Peace & Justice Center of Eastern Maine – Josh Kauppila (social action tent)
5:00-5:30pm World BEYOND War – Martha Morrison (social action tent)

MARYLAND

FREDERICK: Frederick Friends Meeting. We will hold a rally and peace walk Sept. 21, Saturday, at 2pm with the theme “Celebrating Peacemakers in our Community”.

MASSACHUSETTS

BOSTON: The UN International Day of Peace will be held in the sanctuary of The Cathedral Church of Saint Paul, 138 Tremont Street, Boston. This year’s theme is “Building a Culture of Peace”. The free program will feature peace education, music and more. Musical performers will include cellist Miranda Henne, Toussaint Liberator, and Lena Marcela Sarmiento Tellez, a Columbian singer and graduate of the Longy School of Music. Members of the FMC community (Friends Meeting of Cambridge) are involved in the organizing of the event and will be part of the program. This year’s program is dedicated to the memory of Ian Harrington and his countless years dedication to the cause of peace. After the program in the sanctuary at around 3:30pm, you are invited to walk to the nearby Garden of Peace for the closing.

BEVERLY
BRIDGEWATER
DUXBURY
FRANKLIN
LEVERETT
SPRINGFIELD
WESTON

MICHIGAN

MIDLAND: This Saturday marks the International Day of Peace and the advocacy group Nonviolent Peaceforce is kicking off a series of family-friendly events in Midland.  The focus of the day is to encourage nations and individuals to resolve conflicts without violence. Nonviolent Peaceforce aims to inspire the Midland community through stage performances, the dedication of a “peace pole” and giveaways of a special book on fostering peace.   Judy Timmons, treasurer and historian of Nonviolent Peaceforce Midland, underscored the commitment to resolving conflicts through dialogue rather than violence, especially in light of the many conflicts playing out on the world stage.  ”We have to listen to one another before we can bring about peace.”

CANTON
LANSING
ROCHESTER
TRAVERSE CITY

MINNESOTA

MINNEAPOLIS: Please join Twin Cities Nonviolent, our partners, and the global community as we celebrate Twelve Days Free from Violence. This year, our schedule holds three categories of experiences for all to take part in including live, in-person and online events and suggestions for actions to promote peace.
– Saturday, Sept. 21, 4:00 – 5:00PM: Film Premier of “Hoodnomics”
– Saturday, Sept. 21, 11AM – 5PM: Open Streets West Broadway sponsored by OneMN.org and Seeds.
– Sunday, Sept. 22, 10:00AM – Noon: No School in Gaza, sponsored by Families Against Military Madness (FAMM). Family-friendly activities for children & educators w/ suggestions on student actions for a free Palestine.
– Sunday, Sept. 22, 11:00AM – Noon: A Peace Message with Father Harry Bury and Pastor Mike Williams at On Fire Ministry
– Sunday, Sept. 22, 3:30 – 5:00PM: Peace Concert with Jim ten Bensel and the Capri Big Band at On Fire Ministry

MISSISSIPPI

COLUMBUS: Catholic School hosts annual “Pinwheels for Peace” in Columbus, September 19, 2024. 187 students colored and shaped the pinwheels. They also wrote their thoughts or pictures about war and peace, tolerance, love, and living in harmony with others.

MISSOURI

INDEPENDENCE: On 21 September, Community of Christ will celebrate the International Day of Peace. The observance connects many aspects of peace that are part of discipleship: the dedication of the Temple in Independence, Missouri, the Daily Prayer for Peace; the Enduring Principle of Pursuit of Peace; and World Conference Resolution 1177, which encourages us to participate “with other organizations constructively promoting peaceful existence of humanity.”

NEBRASKA

LINCOLN: St. Mark’s United Methodist Church. September 25, 6:30 p.m. for an evening of prayer in observance of the International Day of Peace.

NEVADA

LAS VEGAS: In honor of September’s Classical Music Month and the International Day of Peace and World Gratitude (Sept. 21), JFSA Las Vegas will host an intimate concert featuring Violins of Hope at The Industrial, 2330 South Industrial Road, in Las Vegas, on September 21 at 7 p.m.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

DOVER: Dover Public Library, Saturday, September 21 · 10 – 11:30am. Come join a different kind of conversation – one that welcomes every perspective in a search for the underlying truths that unite us all – as we discuss the spiritual perspectives offered by the Bahá’í Teachings on what will be required to achieve true and lasting peace. Join us for a lively discussion as we explore the role each of us can play in bringing about humanity’s peace.

NEW JERSEY

MANCHESTER: Township’s Regional Day School students took time Friday to celebrate International Peace Day with a Pinwheels for Peace project, district officials said.

WALDWICK

NEW MEXICO

LAS CRUCES: Peace Day provides a globally shared date for all humanity to commit to Peace above all differences and to contribute to building a Culture of Peace. Tune in to KTAL-LP throughout this Saturday to hear songs of peace from the KTAL-LP Music Library.

NEW YORK

UNITED NATIONS: On 21 September, United Nations Peacekeeping will commemorate the International Day of Peace with a series of live art installations, hosted at the UN Headquarters in New York and in peacekeeping missions around the world. The theme “Our Common Future is Peace,” taps into the power of street art to amplify voices from across the globe, promoting unity and collective action for peace. The campaign offers a platform for individuals to express their visions for a peaceful future, connecting with the themes of the upcoming Summit of the Future, which focuses on shaping a new global framework for peace. . . In New York, renowned American street artist Thomas Evans, better known as Detour, will lead Peace Day’s main artistic activation. Detour will create a large-scale mural on the theme “Building a Peaceful Future Together.” Spectators will have the chance to watch the mural unfold and contribute their own messages of peace on a second, collaborative canvas.

GENESEO
MANHATTAN, CODEPINK
MANHATTAN, PAX CHRISTI
MANHATTAN, TIMES SQUARE
OLEAN
ROCHESTER

NORTH CAROLINA

RALEIGH: William Peace University will take part in celebrating the International Day of Peace Sept. 21, 2024. WPU’s celebration includes a series of events starting Sept. 17 with the men’s soccer game versus Roanoke College at WakeMed Soccer Park. The game will be part of the One Day One Goal event. On Peace Day, One Day One Goal uses games to rise above their differences to resolve conflict or strengthen a fragile peace. One Day One Goal teams are typically made up of mixed players from different backgrounds who usually don’t get a chance to interact often. WPU will then host a community gathering on Sept. 23 beginning at 3 p.m. The event includes a presentation of artwork, a band, dancing, guest speakers, and multiple tabling stations, including one where students will plant a seed. The seed planting is part of the cultivating theme. There will also be a dinner afterward.

ASHEVILLE
CHARLOTTE
GREENSBORO
WAYNESVILLE

OHIO

GRANVILLE: Granville Girl Scout Brownie Troop 7627 is celebrating International Peace Day on Sept. 21-22 in the village’s Opera House Park. The Girl Scouts are making pinwheels as part of Pinwheels for Peace. The Brownies’ pinwheels will be on display in Opera House Park on Sept. 21-22.

AKRON
LAKEWOOD
OXFORD
PUT-IN-BAY
TIFFIN

OKLAHOMA

MIDWEST CITY: Oklahoma City Brahma Kumaris. September 16 · 7:45pm – September 20 · 8:45pm CDT -Learn to Meditate – a 5 days Free course – in person or online

OREGON

SALEM:International Day of Peace
Celebrating in Song, Dance and Readings, Saturday, September 21, 2024 3:00 PM, Salem Peace Plaza next to Library, sponsored by Bahais of Salem.

BEAVERTON
COTTAGE GROVE
ESTACADA
EUGENE
MILWAUKIE
NEWBURG
PORTLAND

PENNSYLVANIA

PHILADELOPHIA: First initiated in 1984, World Peace Day is in its 40th year of celebration. This year’s theme was ‘Cultivate a Culture of Peace.’ Founded in 2012, Peace Day Philly continues this tradition by curating demonstrations of peace around the city of Philadelphia in the lead-up to International Peace Day, observed annually on September 21st. Each year the program has expanded, and 2024 was no exception. Among many of the events to choose from was a Back-to-School mental health fair hosted by WeLovePhilly and a literacy fair, produced in collaboration with House of Umoja’s Peace LIT! . . . Overall, the event emphasized community wholeness. What struck me were the diverse reasons people gathered that day. For many, Peace Day Philly as an official event was unknown, but experiencing it was a unifying experience. House of Umoja and WeLovePhilly showed us peace is mightier than the sword. Regardless of our motivations for attending, a culture of peace was cultivated and the sense of community was undeniably magical. (see photo above)

EVANS CITY
NORTH PARK
PITTSBURGH
SCRANTON
WEST CHESTER
ZELIENOPLE

RHODE ISLAND

WESTERLY: Westerly Area Peace and Justice will host their 7th Annual International Day of Peace interfaith prayer service on Saturday, September 21, 2024 on the Esplanade in Wilcox Park starting at 6 pm.

SOUTH CAROLINA

GREENVILLE:International Day of Peace. Greenville, SC Baha’i Community. Come and join us for a fun-filled evening!

MOUNT PLEASANT

TENNESSEE

OAK RIDGE: Saturday, September 21, 2024. Oak Ridge girl scouts will have a program consisting of songs and peace readings to observe the UN international day of peace.

JEFFERSON CITY

TEXAS

SAN ANTONIO: University of the Incarnate Word. Join us in Our Lady’s Chapel as we commemorate the 25th anniversary of the United Nations General Assembly’s adoption of the Declaration and Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace. This year’s theme is “Cultivating a Culture of Peace.”

SUGAR LAND

UTAH

CEDAR CITY: You are invited to attend a concert honoring the life of Helen Foster Snow, Utah’s most famous humanitarian, industrial organizer, and journalist. Born in Cedar City in 1907, Helen was nominated twice for the Nobel Peace Prize for initiating the Gung Ho Movement in Asia, a program which provided financial aid for refugees to establish industrial cooperatives in the 1930’s. . . In celebration of the International Day of Peace, a concert featuring local students and musicians will be held Saturday, Septmeber 21, 2024 at 4:00 pm at the Thorley Recital Hall on SUU Campus. Donations are welcome! All proceeds go towards Camp Gung Ho. The event is supported by the Family Support Center of Southwestern Utah, Fiddlers Canyon Elementary School, Southern Utah University and local musicians. Helen’s 6,000 photographs and 64 books and manuscripts are currently housed at the Harold B. Lee Library at BYU, as well as the Hoover Institution at Stanford University.

VERMONT

BURLINGTON: Established in 1981 by unanimous United Nations resolution, International Day of Peace represents a globally shared day for all humanity to commit to building a culture of peace in communities around the world. The Vermont Council on World Affairs is excited to once again celebrate International Day of Peace with programming focused on this important topic. This year’s event, Peace in Progress: Understanding Today, Shaping Tomorrow, will focus on the future of peace and will explore our current global peace landscape and envision future pathways to a more unified world. During this event, we will unite advocates, visionaries, and policymakers who are committed to the shared commitment of building a more peaceful and secure world.

VIRGINIA

CHATHAM: Chatham Hall will celebrate the International Day of Peace with a special service in the Peace Garden. Led by Chaplain Barksdale, the event will feature a procession of flags from around the world, carried by community members representing their home countries, and an invocation by the President of the International Student Association. Together, we will gather in reflection, song, and prayer, offering a moment of unity and peace. Highlights include readings by students from the Model UN Club, planting flower bulbs to symbolize peace, and a communal prayer for nonviolence.

WASHINGTON

TACOMA: Tacoma Sister Cities presents the International Day of Peace.
The event will take place on Saturday, September 21st, 2024 from 11am to 1pm.
Cultivating a culture of peace is the focus of the event. There will be music, peaceful actions, inspirational speakers, and a moment of silence for global peace. The event will be held at Thea’s Park, located at 405 Dock Street in Tacoma, Washington.

BELLINGHAM
WEST SEATTLE

WEST VIRGINA

BUCKHANNON: Students at Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School soon will be celebrating the International Day of Peace by displaying pinwheels symbolizing what peace means to them. This is part of a larger “Whirled Peace Day” initiative happening across the world. Art students will spend the coming days learning about several artists, as well as art techniques they can utilize when creating their own pinwheel, said Sherri Butler, a 7th grade art teacher.

WISCONSIN

MILWAUKEE: 9/21 – Milwaukee’s Peace Day activities will involve Indigenous-led ceremonies in the morning, a Peace Walk along Lake Michigan, a Palestinian lunch and more.
More details can be found at these links:
– Facebook Event
– Poster

APPLETON, BELOIT, EAU CLAIRE, FOND DU LAC, MADISON, RACINE, VIROQUA

September 29, 2024FREE FLOW OF INFORMATION, North AmericaNorth AmericaCPNN Coordinator

Ex-Soviet Countries: International Day of Peace

FREE FLOW OF INFORMATION .

A survey by CPNN

The following 84 actions in 7 countries formerly part of the Soviet Union were listed in Google during the weeks of September 17-28 this year under the key words “Международный день мира”and “Міжнародний день миру”, as well as “International day of peace”. These include 30 events from Ukraine, 32 from the Russian Federation and 4 from regions disputed between Ukraine and Russia.

photo from Chechen Republic, Russia

Here are excerpts from the articles, translated into English.

* * * AZERBAIJAN * * *

GANJA AND GOYGOL: In anticipation of the International Day of Peace on September 21, the Western Regional Centre of the Human Rights Commissioner (Ombudsman) of Azerbaijan, in collaboration with various regional organisations, held several events under the theme of “Tolerance is the Basis of Peace and Cooperation,” Azernews reports.
The events took place at the Ganja Youth House and in Goygol, organised with the Ganja-Dashkasan Regional Youth Sports Department, the State Committee for Work with Religious Organizations, and the Goygol District Executive Power.

* * * BELARUS * * *

BELARUSIAN PEACE FOUNDATION: Today is the International Day of Peace, which calls on all people to unite their efforts to strengthen peace. To this end, the Belarusian Peace Foundation implements a large number of projects and actions and carries out a noble mission, uniting people for the benefit of peaceful creation. One of the foundation’s special projects has been implemented since 2009: children born on September 21 are awarded the honorary title of “Child of Peace”. The project motivates parents to live in peace and harmony, and obliges children to be people of peace.

BOBRUISK: International Peace Day is celebrated all over the world in September, and Bobruisk was no exception. In honor of the holiday, a concert program was organized for Bobruisk residents, in which the guys from the Rosy pop studio took part. The group’s program included modern compositions by foreign and Russian-speaking performers, the performances were accompanied by dance performances.

GOMEL: International Peace Day, which is celebrated on September 21, is not only a day of solidarity for all supporters of good deeds in the name of peace and goodness, but also a personal holiday for almost 800 boys and girls from our region who bear the title of “Child of Peace”. Over the many years of holding the campaign of the same name by the Gomel Regional Branch of the Belarusian Peace Foundation, dozens of young residents of the Gomel region have received the unusual title. Among them is Anya Budnikova from Romanovichi. . . This year, Anya Budnikova became a first-grader at the Romanovichskaya Secondary School and received another honorary title. At the ceremonial assembly, she was congratulated by the chairperson of the district organization of the Belarusian Peace Fund NGO, Irina Tretyak, who presented her with a certificate and a ribbon “Young Peacemaker”.

GORKI: In the State Educational Institution “Gymnasium No. 1 of Gorki”, which has the honorary status of “School of Peace”, a thematic information hour was held dedicated to the International Day of Peace, which is celebrated annually on September 21.

KALATICH AND ZAVOLOTCHITSK: Every year on September 21, the International Day of Peace is celebrated. On the eve of this day, the librarian of the Kalatichi rural library held an information minute with the pupils of the kindergarten “People of the whole earth need peace!” The librarian told about the traditions of celebrating the Day of Peace. The children learned that the symbol of peace is the image of a dove holding an olive branch in its beak, and talked about peace and goodness on our planet. . . For this date, the Zavolotchitskaya rural library has set up a thematic shelf “Peace is needed by everyone”.

KLIMAVICHY: On the eve of the International Day of Peace, the Ivan Pekhterev Central District Library held the event “A World Without Worries for Children of the Planet.” The participants of the event were told about the history of this holiday, about the Peace Bell, on which the words “Long live universal peace throughout the world” are inscribed. And another symbol of peace is a dove with a branch in its beak. . . At the end of the event, each participant was given symbols of peace – paper doves.

MINSK: International Peace Day reminds everyone of respect, tolerance and the need to care about the future, said member of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly Anzhelika Kurchak at a citywide assembly during the “ZvonPiRU” campaign, which took place on Independence Square in Minsk. . . Delegations from all schools of the capital, representatives of the deputy corps, diplomatic missions, religious confessions, and the public took part in the citywide action.

VITEBSK: Today, on the International Day of Peace, Beshenkovichi Secondary School No. 1 named after I. Strochko was awarded the status of a school of peace. . . The Chairperson of the Vitebsk Regional Branch of the Belarusian Peace Foundation, Tatyana Tumanova, presented a certificate to the school principal, Svetlana Baranok. Tatyana Tumanova emphasized that the children earned the honorary title and joined the movement of young peacekeepers of Belarus due to the abundance of activities within the programs “Memory”, “Care”, “People’s Diplomacy”.

VOLOZHIN On September 20, the Volozhin Middle School held the “Dove of Peace” campaign, dedicated to the International Day of Peace. . . The children of all classes wrote the kindest, most necessary wish for the existence of peace on our earth on paper doves. At the end of the campaign, they attached them to the planet in the form of blue balls. As part of the campaign, a drawing competition on the asphalt “Give a smile to the world!” was also organized.

YELSK DISTRICT: On the International Day of Peace, the 1st festival “Let There Always Be Sunshine” was held at the Yelsk District Gymnasium. Young peacemakers, pioneers promoted peace and goodness with dances, poems, actions. And also lit a Candle of Memory in memory of those who died in the war. ; . The festival ended with a joint performance of the song “Solnechny Krug” and a dance flash mob “Narisuy otmore”.

* * * GEORGIA * * *

TBILISI: “On the International Day of Peace, I would like to emphasize the exceptional importance of peace in our country and around the world. Today we are talking about the common responsibility for promoting peace and harmony, which today, more than ever, should be the goal and task of world governments,” said the Chairman of the Parliament of Georgia Shalva Papuashvili during his speech at the event dedicated to the International Day of Peace – “Youth for a Better Future”.

* * * MOLDOVA * * *

CENTRAL REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION: On International Day of Peace, children of border guards conveyed their messages through drawings. This day reminds us that unity and understanding are fundamental to building a better and safer society. May peace and kindness guide us in all our actions! In this spirit, the children of the border guards of the Central Regional Administration amazed us with wonderful drawings that reflect their vision of the world.

CHISENAU Students of the capital’s Prometeu-Protalent Lyceum celebrated Peace Day on September 21. A video of schoolchildren waving rainbow flags in the yard of the lyceum appeared on social networks. As a result, some users and media accused the management of the educational institution of “LGBT propaganda”. The director of the lyceum, Aurelian Silvestru, rejected the accusations, stressing that the flags in the video are peace flags, not pride flags.

NATIONAL LIBRARY: In connection with the International Day of Peace, which is marked annually on September 21, the National Library of the Republic of Moldova presents a collection of documents as part of an exhibition entitled “Plenary Peace to the Entire Planet”. The exhibition focuses on strengthening the ideals of peace within all nations and peoples of the world.

* * * RUSSIAN FEDERATION * * *

ARIEVSK AND VOZNESENKA: For the International Day of Peace a conversation was held in the Arievskiy rural cultural center on the topic of “What is peace”, “Dove of peace”, and a presentation was shown “Peace Day”. In Voznesenka, cultural workers together with the rural library held the program “Peace against cruelty” for students in grades 5-6. Schoolchildren took part in the game. They passed the ball to each other with good wishes. The game showed that in our time it is difficult to find kind words. Thematic assemblies, peace lessons, book and drawing exhibitions were also held in educational organizations of the district.

BASHKORTOSTAN, BOLSHEZINGEREVO: The symbol of Peace Day is a white dove holding an olive branch in its beak. In the Bolshezingereevsky rural club, the cultural organizer will hold an information hour called ” Children should laugh and live in a peaceful world” , where he will tell about the history of the holiday and its traditions, the participants of the event will take part in lighting candles in memory of our fellow countrymen who died during the wars, honor the memory of the dead with a minute of silence, and also release of paper doves.

BASHKORTOSTAN, UFA: On the eve of the International Day of Peace, which is celebrated annually on September 21, the Mikhailovskaya rural library held an information hour called “Peace Lesson”. The event was organized jointly with the Museum of Military and Labor Glory for first-grade students of the A.M. Alymov School. . . The event ended with a creative activity, during which the children made symbols of peace – a white dove and a crane, reflecting their understanding of kindness and friendship.

BASHKORTOSTAN, PERVOMAISK: On September 20, 2024, at 15:00, the Pervomaisky SDC will hold an information hour “Let There Always Be Peace!” Students will be told about the history of the holiday, about the symbol of peace – the white dove. The children will take part in the competition “Letter to a Friend”, in which they will write about the good and bright, which is so lacking lately.

BRYANSK, SUZEMKA: September 21 is the International Day of Peace. This day is filled with light, hope, and a desire to unite to resist aggression and violence. The pupils of the Romashka kindergarten took part in a thematic lesson dedicated to this important date. The teacher G.N. Kolomina introduced the children to the history of the holiday and its main symbolism – the dove of peace, which symbolizes peaceful intention and kindness. Then the children began to make a three-dimensional applique depicting a bird of peace, with elements of coloring. The lesson ended with an exhibition of works, where each child could show their creation.

CHECHEN REPUBLIC: International Day of Peace 2024 calls for mutual understanding among nations, ethnic, religious, cultural groups and individuals. Open lessons were held today in all municipal districts of the Chechen Republic. Deputies and supporters of United Russia, activists of the Young Guard of United Russia, and representatives of executive and municipal authorities met with schoolchildren and students of secondary specialized educational institutions in the region. (See photo above)

DAGESTAN, KOMSOMOLSKOE: On September 20, the Manapkalinskaya rural library will host the Day of Peace: “Peace is the Universe! The Universe is us!” dedicated to the International Day of Peace. International Day of Peace is a reminder to people all over the world about mutual respect, tolerance, tolerance, and respect for human rights. The head of the library, Parisa Mukumagomedova, will tell readers about the importance of peace and tranquility on the planet, and introduce children to the history of the holiday.

DMITROV: The administration of the Dmitrov urban district reported that in honor of the International Day of Peace, activists of the “Movement of the First” association of Dmitrov school No. 1, together with the director’s advisor for education Anna Shatokhina and volunteers from the Moscow region, took part in the “Dove of Peace” campaign. The schoolchildren made white doves out of paper using the origami technique, which they then presented to the school teachers and city residents.

KARELIA: On the International Day of Peace, the pupils of the State Budgetary Educational Institution of Additional Education of the Republic of Karelia “DDYUT” learned how to counteract terrorism, how to preserve peaceful life and human dignity, how to behave in dangerous situations, what role the state plays in protecting our rights and freedoms in the fight against neo-Nazism.

MOSCOW: On the International Day of Peace, September 21, flowers appeared near the sculpture “We demand peace!” in memory of the deceased residents of Russian and Ukrainian cities. The sculpture “We demand peace!” is located in the Muzeon Arts Park. Muscovites laid flowers and paper doves at it, writing on them the names of Russian and Ukrainian cities where civilians died.

MOSCOW REGION, KOROLEV:
International Peace Day will be celebrated in Korolev in a creative way: at 16:00 in the Bolshevo Culture and Leisure Center there will be a master class “Dove – a symbol of peace” for the youngest residents of the city 6+.
Another master class on drawing “Let’s Draw Together” awaits the residents of Korolev at 16:30 in the Burkovsky House of Culture 6+. . . The day will end with a master class on vocals “Songs from the Heart” at the Burkovsky House of Culture, which will start at 19:00 6+.

NIZHNEVARTOVSK: Nizhnevartovsk is a city in Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug–Yugra, Russia. On the International Day of Peace, a wonderful event took place at our school, MBO “Secondary School No. 42! We were happy to present the tree “Navigators of Childhood”, symbolizing hope, friendship and unity. Peace Doves settled on its branches, bringing with them the best wishes for all of us!

NURIAT: September 21 is the International Day of Peace and on the eve of the kind and beloved holiday, a talk “White Crane – Messenger of Peace” will be held in City Branch No. 2, dedicated to this topic. The guests of the event will learn from the librarian’s story about the history of this holiday, why it was introduced, about the Peace Bell, on which the words “Long live universal peace throughout the world” are inscribed, about the symbol of peace – a white dove with a branch in its beak. . . Each participant will be asked to make a symbol of peace out of paper – a paper dove.

PENZA REGION, VYSHELEY: Svetlana Bazygina, a specialist in club work methods from Vysheley, held an information hour entitled ” Peace Day – a holiday for the whole earth “. She told the children about the history of this holiday, about the Peace Bell, on which the words ” Long live universal peace throughout the world ” are inscribed .

PERM, GUBAKHA: For the International Day of Peace, the MAU DK Energetik will host a master class called “White Crane – Messenger of Peace”. Anyone can make and take away a paper crane – a touching symbol of happiness, kindness and peace.

ROSTOV, VESYOLOVSKY DISTRICT: On September 20, the Verkhnesolenovskaya School hosted the event “Let There Always Be Peace,” dedicated to the International Day of Peace. On the eve of the holiday, a peace lesson “Let There Always Be Peace” was held for 4th grade students at Verkhnesolenovskaya School. The children learned about the history of the holiday, the creation of the “Peace Bell” monument, and the symbol of peace – a white dove with a branch in its beak, which brought an olive branch to Noah’s ship during the flood.  At the end of the event, the children joined the “Dove of Peace” campaign and made white doves.

SARATOV: The next meeting of the historical and patriotic club took place in Children’s Library No. 11; The topic of the meeting was not chosen by chance, since it is on this day that the International Day of Peace is celebrated. . . . On this day, the club members talked about the consequences of wars and the heroic participants in the events.

SARMNOVSKY DISTRICT: M Every year on September 21, the international community celebrates the International Day of Peace. On this day, a peace lesson “Let there always be peace on earth!” will be held in the rural library for young readers. During the event, young readers will learn many interesting things about the history of this holiday, its symbol, which is the image of a dove carrying an olive branch in its beak, about people, good deeds that have changed the world for the better.

SMOLENSKY, DESNOGORSK: On International Day of Peace and the Day of Universal Ceasefire and Non-Violence Desnogorsk Library (2nd microdistrict) invites you to a “Safe Round-the-World Journey”. During the event, the participants of the meeting will take a “virtual journey” with the help of a slide presentation into the world of goodness and happiness. During the journey, children will be able to fantasize about what it could be like. With the help of the game, the children will guess riddles, remember proverbs and sayings about peace, and also write kind words and wishes on paper doves, which symbolize peace and happiness for all mankind.

TATARSTAN, ARSKY DISTRICT: On September 21, the international community celebrates the International Day of Peace. This day, marked by the desire for harmony and unity, inspires the creation of a special event – a drawing competition, which will become a platform for self-expression of talented participants. Participants in their works will show the concept of peace throughout the world, mainly using rainbow colors, thereby expressing respect for the values of a peaceful life.

TATARSTAN, KAZAN: At the cultural center “Moskovsky” of Kazan, the next “Dove of Peace” is an origami evening dedicated to the International Day of Peace, which is celebrated annually on September 21. Peace is the main value of human life. International Day of Peace calls for mutual understanding between nations, cultural groups, and individuals. During a cozy conversation on this sublime topic, children will enthusiastically fold graceful doves from sheets of paper – symbols of peace. 

TATARSTAN, KUTEMA: September 21, in the Kuteminsky rural house of culture, together with the primary class, we will hold a master class “Dove of Peace”. Students of the event will make white birds – doves – from paper. The children will show their creative abilities and make a dove of peace with their own hands, as a result, wonderful works will be obtained.

TATARSTAN, NABEREZHNYE CHELNY:September 21 is the International Day of Peace. In anticipation of this date, the library will host a book exhibition that will help young readers reflect on what peace, kindness, and mercy are. The books and encyclopedias presented at the exhibition will cover the following topics: what is tolerance, what nations live next to us, what are their similarities and differences.

TATARSTAN, NOVOYE BAYSAROVO: In the rural club, we will hold a children’s drawing competition dedicated to the Day of Peace. At the beginning of the event, we will talk to the children about what peace is and how to preserve it. We will tell them how this day is celebrated in different countries and what events are held on this day.

TATARSTAN, NOVYE CHECHKABY VILLAGE: International Day of Peace. On this day, the Novochechkabsk Rural House of Culture, together with the library, will hold the “Dove of Peace” event. The organizers will tell the participants of the event about the history of this holiday, why it was introduced, about the Peace Bell, on which the words “Long live universal peace throughout the world” are inscribed, about the symbol of peace – a white dove with a branch in its beak. Each participant will be given symbols of peace – paper doves.

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What has happened this year (2024) for the International Day of Peace?

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TATARSTAN, SARLY: Celebration of International Day of Peace in Sarlinskaya rural library on September 21.

TERNOVSKY DISTRICT: The International Day of Peace. During the information and educational event, guests will learn the history of this holiday, what is its symbol. Participants will watch the video “The World is the Universe!”, take part in entertaining competitions and games. To consolidate the knowledge gained, guests will recall proverbs and sayings about peace and friendship.

TOMSK: The International Day of Peace. In anticipation of this holiday, the Tomsk Regional Children’s and Youth Library organized the action ” Let There Always Be Peace “. The action will take place from September 20 to 27. As part of the campaign, the senior library desk has organized an exhibition called “We are for peace on the entire planet.” It will feature works by campaign participants, as well as thematic literature. Students from MAOU Secondary School No. 4 named after I. S. Chernykh took part in the campaign.

VOLGODONSK: On September 20, 2024, on the eve of the International Day of Peace, an inspiring concert-action entitled “Peace Begins with You” was held at the Children’s Theatre School. The event brought together spectators and participants of all ages who together expressed their thoughts and feelings about the world. During the concert program, the audience witnessed vibrant performances by both soloists and groups.

VORONEZH, YASENOVSKA= The event “Let There Always Be Peace” dedicated to the International Day of Peace will be held in the Yasenovsky House of Culture on September 19. Participants will watch the video “International Day of Peace” and talk about the importance of maintaining peace for all people on the planet. The children will write letters and draw pictures for their fellow countrymen, participants in a special military operation.

YAROSLAVL, KRASNOE: September 21 is the International Day of Peace. The library will organize a thematic shelf dedicated to this holiday. Here readers will be able to find various materials telling the history of the International Day of Peace. Literary works that help to better understand what peace is and how to preserve it will also be presented.

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BERDYCHIV: At nine o’clock in the morning on Friday, September 20, caring residents of Berdychiv, students of education, employees of the Berdychiv City Council and the head of the city gathered on the main square of Berdychiv to commemorate the International Day of Peace, . . Unfortunately, those distant 80s with peaceful initiatives, when the Assembly started the holiday, are long gone. And every Ukrainian man and woman perfectly understands that today, in 2024, a cessation of fire or violence by a terrorist state against our country is not to be expected. The celebrations began with a nationwide moment of silence held jointly, which is intended to honor the memory of all those who died for the Freedom and Will of Ukraine. After that, all those present solemnly performed the National Anthem of Ukraine.

BILOUSIVKA: Video of peace day flash mob at Bilousivka School.

CHERKASY: Children and their parents organized a movement to a song about Ukraine, Iryna Kolesnyk, the organizer of the event, a psychologist at the complex rehabilitation center “Lust for Life”, told Suspilny. “We held this event for the World Day of Peace. In this way, we wanted to draw attention to the war that is taking place in our country, so that it can be seen in all over the world”. Maxim, a participant in the action, told what, in his opinion, the word “peace” means: “Peace is when there is no siren.”

DNEPR: Today, September 21, at the Toretsk community humanitarian space in Dnepr, a specialist from the TGCSL with branch libraries held a master class “Dove of Peace” for the International Day of Peace.

DNIPRO: Today, September 21, on the basis of the humanitarian space of the Torets community in the city of Dnipro, a specialist of the TMSC with branch libraries held a master class “Dove of Peace” for the International Day of Peace.

GLUKHIV:The International Day of Peace is celebrated in Ukraine and around the world on September 21. An educational hour “Let there be peace in Ukraine!” was held for students of the 4-B class of the KZ SOR of the Glukhiv Lyceum Boarding School with enhanced military physical training. During the event, schoolgirls actively participated in various interactive tasks aimed at deepening knowledge about peace and ways to achieve it. One of the most interesting moments of the event was the creation of the Dove of Peace application. This creative work became a symbol of children’s dreams and hopes for a bright future without war. Each student contributed by decorating the application with bright elements symbolizing peace, harmony and love for the Motherland.

HORODOK: On September 21, the world celebrates the International Day of Peace. On the morning of September 20, teachers and students of the first lyceum gathered near the Horodotsky police station. Each class brought with them patriotic symbols – large and small flags of Ukraine, paper birds and windmills.— We support our Armed Forces. They choose peace for us, although it is very difficult for them now, – says Sofia Slobodian. — By our participation in the action, we show that we are patriots.

IVANO-FRANKIVSK: The theme of the International Day of Peace in 2024 is “Education of a culture of peace.” For us, relatively recently, a peaceful life was commonplace, but now it is a dream. Every day we are forced to choose the right to live under a peaceful sky. Peace is really very important and our people have felt it in a special way since 2014. September 20, in the branch library No. 22, p. The people of Tysmenychan of Ivano-Frankivsk MCBS of the Department of Culture of the city council, with the students of the 6th grade (head of Plytus A. G.) Tysmenychan Lyceum, spent an hour of reflection “Most of all, I want peace in the world.”

KALUSH: During Peace Day the “I Mariupol” center in Kalush held a family art master class “We draw peace”. During the event, former residents of Mariupol, who now live in Kalush, discussed the importance of peace and drew architectural symbols of their hometown. Among the depicted objects were a water tower, a drama theater, the city park “Rainbow” and other significant places of Mariupol. Each participant chose his favorite place and added a dove – a symbol of hope for the speedy arrival of peace in Ukraine.

KHARKIV: At the Kharkiv National University of Internal Affairs there was an online meeting of students with curators of study groups, associate professors of the Department of Criminal Law and Criminology of NNI No. 5 Anna Naumova and Yaroslav Lantinov. Anna Naumova said that on September 21, Ukrainians, together with the civilized world, celebrate the International Day of Peace and the Day of Peace in Ukraine, which is a symbol of hope and compassion for millions of people around the world who seek the end of armed conflicts, the construction of a world without wars and suffering.

KHERSON: This is the third day in Kherson that the townspeople are facing a full-scale war. In the occupation and under constant shelling, there is no room for loud celebrations. But all the same, this is a reason to say to our Kherson: “I love you, dear – wounded, but unconquered!”. It is symbolic that several dates coincide today. In particular, the World Day of Thanksgiving and the International Day of Peace. The peace we long for with all our yellow and blue hearts. We thank our Armed Forces for the opportunity to meet a new day. Kherson lives.  We will win.

KIEV: Video of celebration of International Day of Peace at the Specialized School 149 in Kiev. Educators with great inspiration painted, carved doves and talked about the importance of peace for each of us. Together we created an atmosphere of unity, goodness and hope. Let peace and harmony reign in our country and every corner of the world! Together to Victory

KIVERTSI: An hour of peace was held in the Kivertsi Book Library for the students of one of the city’s lyceums. . . the employees of the reading room organized the thematic exhibition “Ukraine wants peace”. . . “This day calls on millions of people for a global cease-fire, for the rejection of violence, and for each of us to do something for peace. May we all learn to understand and respect each other and live in harmony for the sake of preserving peace on the whole Earth. Let the war in Ukraine end, and there will be a peaceful sky over our homes. And children will never die again!” (See photo above).

KOVEL: In honor of the International Day of Peace, the Kovel School No. 1 held an informative conversation with students of grades 5-11 about the history and traditions of celebrating the International Day of Peace around the world. Special blanks were made in the form of palm prints, on which school students could write wishes to children living in the territory of eastern Ukraine and place them on the big Dove of Peace.

KRYVYI RIH: Activities on the eve of Peace Day were held in Kryvyi Rih schools. In the “Kryvyi Rih Lyceum No. 123 of the Kryvyi Rih City Council”, class teachers of the 5th-7th grades held educational hours for the students on the Day of Peace and told about the history of the holiday, symbols and traditions of the celebration. Kryvyi Rih residents are recovering from the night shelling of Kryvyi Rih. It is already known about more than 20 damaged houses.

LIVOBEREZHNY: On Sunday, September 22, the International Day of Peace, residents of the city are invited to a charity concert performance by the military band of military unit A1302 “Holodny Yar”, which will take place in the Central and Left Bank Kamiansky Parks. As reported by the KP “Parks Kamianskyi”, the purpose of the event is to popularize culture and Ukrainian art, raise morale and psychological state, highlight the heroic deeds of Ukrainian soldiers.

LOKACHI RAYON: On the occasion of the International Day of Peace, the Pavlovichiv Lyceum organized an exhibition of drawings “I Draw Peace”, a flash mob “Dove of Peace”. A book exhibition “Under a peaceful sky” was also held in the institution. The photos were published on the page of the “Pavlovychovsky Lyceum” ZZSO.

LYUBOMI: International Day of Peace is traditionally celebrated on September 21 in Ukraine and around the world. On the eve of the holidays, a number of events were held at the Holovnen boarding school.
Pupils made their own paper doves, drew pictures, posters, and created applications. Class teachers and educators held educational hours “I want peace”, “Peace on earth – joy in the family”. Fun quests were held in the school yard. Pupils visited various stations where they danced, drew, solved riddles, performed sports exercises.

LVIV AND VINYTSIA: Today, September 21, in Lviv on Freedom Square, an action was held in support of the prisoners of war of the Mariupol garrison, as well as all those missing in action and those still in captivity. Mariupol residents, together with the families of the defenders and Lviv residents, once again reminded the world of the captured soldiers who are still waiting for freedom. . . The campaign “Don’t be silent – captivity kills” and the charity run “Vakhr Azov” also took place in Vinnytsia.

ODESSA: International Day of Peace celebrated in Odessa. photos, videos. Yesterday Odessa, with all the light, signified the most important and holy International Day for Peace. For this reason, trees were planted in Odessa in the “For Peace” square on the Peretina Kanatnaya Street and Biskvitny Provulka.
As Gennady Trukhanov, the mayor of Odessa, said, the leather tree is a symbol of a new life, hope and renewal. The entry took place for the participation of the graduates of the Odessa Marine Facility College.

PEREYASLAV: In the shelter during the alarm, Pereyaslav lyceum students held an event for the International Day of Peace It is symbolic that Ukrainian children think about peace even when they are in a shelter during another air raid.

RESHETYLIV: Pupils of the Agrarian Lyceum joined the All-Ukrainian flash mob on the occasion of Peace Day. On the occasion of this day, the employees of the Reshetyliv Central Library of O. M. Dmytrenko held an information hour “May peace reign in the whole world.”
Together with the students of the Reshetyliv professional agrarian lyceum named after I. G. Borovenskyi and members of the “Positive” club, they discussed the main problems of disturbing the peace on Earth. “This day is not only a symbolic date, but also an important reminder to the world that a brutal war started by a terrorist country has been going on in our country for the third year. Ukraine has experienced so many trials and losses, and no one understands the value of peace,” the library concluded.
At the end of the event, they joined the All-Ukrainian flash mob and created a dove of peace.

ROZHYSHCHE: Today, September 21, the “Sun of Peace” flashmob dedicated to the World Day of Peace, initiated by the UN General Assembly in 1981, took place in the National Assembly No. 4 of Rozhishche. . . Young schoolchildren of the gymnasium drew pictures for the Day of Peace, and students of 9-11 arranged a patriotic flash mob “Sun of Peace” in the school yard, forming a symbol of the sun from embroidered towels.

SUKHORABIV: On the occasion of the Day of Peace, the Sukhorabiv branch library organized a book exhibition “Let there be peace in Ukraine!”. “We invite you to visit our library and familiarize yourself with the books that offer you to think about the deep questions of war and peace. We, Ukrainians, dream of victory in the war, of the return home of our defenders.

TERNOPIL: The action “There will be peace over Ukraine!” dedicated to the International Day of Peace took place at the Western Ukrainian National University. . . A dance performance dedicated to the memory of Maksym Kryvtsov was performed by the participants of the “TNG dc” studio of our university, students of the VSP “FKEPIT” took part in the flash mob “There will be peace over Ukraine!”. With the hope of peace and tranquility, the participants released white doves into the sky.

UKRANIAN PEACE MOVEMENT: Declaration adopted by the general assembly of the Ukrainian Pacificist Movement on the occasion of the International Day of Peace, 21 September 2024. . . No victory will be just if it is not mutual. The common victory, when all are satisfied and no one is offended, has a name: peace. If you want peace, you must prepare for peace. The aggressor state is preparing for a protracted war against the West. With brutal frankness, the Kremlin is trying to force Ukrainians in the temporarily occupied territories of Crimea, Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson to hate Ukraine and fight in the Russian army, which destroys cities and kills people with barbaric bombings. This wild and obsolete policy, like the general increase in militaristic arbitrariness, is a challenge that cannot be feared. Rejecting the short-sighted temptations of the obsolete policies of opportunism and surrogateism, the Ukrainian Peace Movement remains faithful to the principles of the “Peace Agenda for Ukraine and the World” and the declaration on the development of unarmed peace forces to resist Russian aggression and implement the Ukrainian vision of world peace, common peace for all humans. We will consistently continue to advance on the path of unarmed protection of civilians, nonviolent resistance to aggression and tyranny. We will make every effort to direct as many people as possible to this peaceful path: through personal example, enlightenment, information, etc.

ZBARAZH: Peace Day in Ukraine was celebrated on September 21. Children from Zbarazh honored the fallen Heroes on this day. Touching photos were published in the Zbaraz House of Children’s and Youth Creativity. “Before the International Day of Peace, the very young students of the House of Children’s and Youth Creativity honored the memory of the fallen Heroes of Ukraine with symbolic white doves,” the message says.

ZGURIVKO: On September 21, on the International Day of Peace, the volleyball tournament “Unbreakable” Cup named after Ukrainian defender Yuri Panasyuk took place on the multifunctional sports ground of the village of Zgurivka, which was started in September last year by the sports public of Zgurivko in memory of his comrade, colleague, physical education teacher, athlete Yuri Panasyuka, who died on May 17, 2023 in Donetsk. . . At the end of the competition, the team-prizeri were awarded with commemorative cups. Volleyball players of the national team of zgurívs рівkoí̈ tg with the main cup competition went to the grave of yuri panasyuk and put flowers to the graves of the dead zgurívčan. During the tournament, 6580 UAH was collected. in support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which will definitely be used to help our guys.

ZOLOTONYSK: Zolotonysk Gymnasium Named after S.D. Sklyarenko. International Day of Peace is celebrated annually on September 21. Pupils of the 8th grade actively participated in this holiday: they created a cloud of words, drew and made a dove of peace out of paper. The greatest desire of children is a peaceful sky, peace and unity in our country.

ZUBYLNSK: In the Zubylnsk school, under the slogan “Man was created by nature for peace, not for war, born for joy, not for grief,” joined the celebration of the International Day of Peace. The students of education created a mural “I give my vote for peace”, an exhibition of drawings “Children of Ukraine for peace on earth”. An integral part of the celebrations was the production of an emblem with the image of a white dove for Peace Day. The day ended with the “Peace Umbrellas” campaign, during which schoolchildren presented their fantasy creations.

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CRIMEA, KERCH: Photos of students at MOU Priozernenskaya secondary school in celebration of the International Day of Peace.

CRIMEA, OKTYABRSKOYE: September 21 is the International Day of Peace. For this day, the Oktyabrskaya Children’s Library prepared and held the Art Space “We Draw PEACE” for young pupils of the social rehabilitation department for disabled children “Kapitoshka”. We invited children to draw pictures about peace, friendship, the sun – about everything that gives us joy in life. . . Then we played the game “Good Wishes”. And the children took the painted doves of peace with them to remind everyone around them of this beautiful, kind holiday.

LUGANSK: Students of the secondary comprehensive school of the State Budgetary Educational Institution of the LPR “Lugansk Educational and Training Association “Vostok” traditionally joined the World Action for Peace. . . The young talents of the Neposedy Song Theatre performed a heartfelt musical composition called “I Want There to Be No More War”. With their clear, crystal voices, the little vocalists emphasized the importance of peace and harmony in our society. The 5th grade students touched the hearts of all those present with their beautiful poems, which contained calls for peace, friendship, unity and mutual understanding. . . The culmination of the celebration was the launch of white and blue balloons with paper doves into the sky. Hundreds of balloons rose into the blue sky, personifying our dreams of peace and harmony. . . The ceremonial event ended with a large-scale choreographic production “There are millions of us”.

ZAPORIZHIA OBLAST, BERDYANSK:Children of Zaporizhia Oblast celebrated International Peace Day: they made a symbol of the holiday out of paper – a dove. The Novofilippovsky Community Center and the local library held a master class called “Dove of Peace” to coincide with the International Day of Peace. It is celebrated every year on September 21. Young residents of the Zaporizhzhya region created their own paper doves as a symbol of purity, love, peace and serenity.

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TASHKENT: On Friday, a series of events dedicated to the International Day of Peace was launched in the Bobur Culture and Leisure Park in Tashkent. The organizers of these events are the Fund Forum, the Women’s Assembly, the Kelajak Ovozi Youth Initiatives Center, the Social Initiatives Support Fund, UNDP, the UN Information Office, UN Women, Special Olympics, the National Association of NGOs and the Council of Friendship Societies and Cultural and Educational Relations of Uzbekistan with Foreign Countries. . . . In the afternoon, a seminar on “Women, Peace and Security” was held, organized by NANNOUz jointly with the Republican Association “Women’s Assembly” and the Center for Support of Civil Initiatives

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Latin America and the Caribbean: International Day of Peace

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A survey by CPNN

The following 59 actions in 19 Latin American and Caribbean countries include those listed in Google during the weeks of September 17-28 this year under the key words “International day of peace”, “Dia Internacional da Paz” and “Día Internacional de la Paz”

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Here are excerpts from the articles.

ARGENTINA

BAHÍA BLANCA: For the first time, Bahía Blanca will be the setting for an international event that seeks to promote peace, within the framework of the International Day of Peace. This event has traveled to several capitals of the world. And this time it will be in Plaza Rivadavia. An initiative by renowned visual artist Martín Bonadeo, based in Barcelona, who has worked for years on this project, which has been presented both at the United Nations and to Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square. Both gave their consent for it to be carried out in different cities around the world, and Bahía Blanca was selected because it had not previously hosted the event.

BELGRANO In the framework of the International Day of Peace, the mayor of San Salvador de Jujuy, Raúl “Chuli” Jorge, led the central commemoration event that took place in Parque Gral, Belgrano, in the space that the city has dedicated to the location of the Peace Arch, a world symbol that decorates squares in different localities of the country and the world.

BUENOS AIRES: Here’s the many actions in Buenos Aires, Argentina: City of Peace and the home of Mil Milenios de Paz Fundación, to celebrate and contemplate the United Nations’ International DAY of Peace, September 21st each year.

COLÓN: On September 21 , the city of Colón will join in the celebration of the International Day of Peace with the first edition of the “Municipal Day of Peace .” The activities will begin with a bike ride that will start from Plaza Artigas and end at the Rugby Club Colón , where various activities will be held focused on raising awareness and promoting peace. The event, organized by the Municipality of Colón in collaboration with several local institutions, will include the planting of an olive tree as a symbol of peace, a talk on the importance of peace in society and various recreational activities. In addition, there will be artistic and cultural presentations, such as songs and readings by the Senior Citizens Choir and the writer María Magdalena Lener, who will present her work.

CORRIENTES: The Rotary Club Río Paraná Corrientes is pleased to invite the community to participate in the Commemoration of the World Day of Peace, which will take place on September 21, 2024 at the prestigious Amado Bonpland Museum of Natural Sciences. This meeting seeks to promote reflection and dialogue on the importance of world peace, offering a space for the active participation of all attendees. The day will feature various activities designed to foster awareness and commitment to peace in our society.

ESQUEL: School No. 179 ‘Sofia Kraiselburd’ commemorated the International Day of Peace with various educational activities. In collaboration with the Salesian School, the educational community promoted values of respect and harmony. . . Students and their families actively participated in decorating the “Snowman” and “La Trochita”. “We are writing messages of peace that will be placed on the doll and in the Peace Square. We have also prepared gifts and souvenirs made by the children and families.”

MALARGÜE: The 2nd Sculptors’ Meeting began on Monday in Malargüe, an activity supported by the Rotary Club and conceived and organized by local sculptor Christian Pietkiewicz. For two weeks, sculptors from different provinces will be creating works in our city. In addition to the creation of sculptures, different activities are carried out, such as dance, music, photography and talks open to the public, designed to encourage exchange between artists and the community. These events seek to bring art closer to the people of Malargüinos and generate spaces for learning and dialogue. The event will end on September 20 with a formal ceremony to commemorate the International Day of Peace, during which the finished works will be presented.

MAR DEL PLATA: Picnic in Primavesi Park to celebrate World Peace Day. The proposal comes from the Collective for Nonviolence and the community is invited to participate in different activities this Saturday, September 21 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. There will be yoga, biodance, meditation, talks, activities for children and open radio. . . At the close of the Picnic, there will be a march with flags and banners in support of the upcoming World March for Peace and Nonviolence that will travel across the five continents and begin on October 2 in San José, Costa Rica.

MENDOZA: Today is the International Day of Peace. In its honor, the Traveling Workshop on Writing for Peace will be held in Mendoza at the Book Fair. . . The workshop is coordinated by writers and teachers Fabiana Mastrangelo (President of Argentina Society of Writers (SADE) Godoy Cruz and leader of SADE Central, Buenos Aires), Zulma Calderón (President of SADE Mendoza) and Marta Ibáñez (Taller Lápiz Creativo).

PUERTO MADRYN: On September 21, Puerto Madryn joins in the commemoration of the International Day of Peace. Following the raising of the flag, a special talk will be given on the meaning of this day and how each of us can be an active part of building a more peaceful world. . . on September 24 at 7 p.m. a training entitled “Sport as a tool to promote peaceful and inclusive societies” will be held , aimed at teachers, physical education teachers and sports institutions.

RECOLETA (BUENOS AIRES): Video of children of Sunrise Montessori school joining with Montessori schools around the world singing for peace.

RESISTENCIA: The Lions Club of Resistencia together with the Leo Club Yaponagá, planted white flowers as a symbol of World Peace. The activity took place on the “Malvinas Veterans’ Path of Honour”, located in the Ejército Resistencia Garrison, and the action was carried out in conjunction with the Malvinas Veterans’ Centre and personnel from the Third Monte Brigade Command. . . The president of the Club, Leon Claudia Kovaluk, said that “it is a day of great emotion, today we are caught up in the feelings of seeing those who were protagonists of war, together with their loved ones demanding Peace.”

SAN GERONIMO AND EL TRAPICHE: Activities to celebrate the day of peace within the framework of the celebrations planned by the Mediation Centers and Rooms of the province to commemorate the International Day of Peace.

SAN JUAN: On world peace day, this September 21st, with a special concert at the Juan Victoria Auditorium, Mozarteum Argentino San Juan will delight us with a night full of rhythm and elegance: the Pianoforte Orchestra in “Jazz Big Band” format . This is an independent orchestra from Mendoza, founded by Leonardo Pittella along with a team, and is made up of some of the most renowned musicians in the region. The repertoire will include works by composers such as Glenn Miller and Benny Golson, with the star piece of the evening being George Gershwin’s famous Rhapsody in Blue.

SANTA FE: From Lalcec Reconquista we want to tell you that together with COLORES POR LA PAZ we will be holding “PintaReconquista” on the International Day of Peace, within the framework of PintaArgentina. . . Once again we will carry out this wonderful activity in our “Nilda Tanino de Enz” merry-go-round, located in Plaza 25 de Mayo, starting at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 21 , where children between 4 and 10 years old, who come to take their traditional ride, will be able to leave us their allegorical drawings. In addition, we will enjoy live painting by the artist Alberto Pucheta, and other surprises.

USHUAIA: The International Day of Peace was commemorated in Ushuaia. Municipal officials accompanied the ceremony held at the Plaza ‘Campana de la Paz’. The Secretary of Parliamentary Relations, Omar Becerra, said that “this global celebration invites us to reflect so that, through small actions, we can all build a more just and equitable society.”

BERMUDA

SOMERSFIELD ACADEMY: Slideshow of photographs from International Day of Peace Ceremony.

BOLIVIA

LA PAZ: On Friday, September 20 at 10:00 am, the Interreligious Meeting for Peace was held, celebrating the International Day of Peace at a meeting center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located on Av. 20 de Octubre in La Paz, Bolivia. The event was attended by representatives of various religious traditions, including Zen Buddhism, the Catholic Church, the Islamic Community, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, among others. . . The meeting concluded with the reading of an Interreligious Declaration for the International Day of Peace, by Brother Hugo De La Fuente on behalf of the Bolivian Interreligious Dialogue, in which the importance of interreligious dialogue was underlined as a pillar for the construction of a more cohesive and peaceful society.

BRAZIL

GUARAPARI: EcoPaz holds walk in celebration of International Peace Day, in Guarapari. Event takes place on September 29th with walk and ecumenical service open to the public. The ecumenical service will be held in Praça da Paz and will bring together, at the end of the walk, representatives of some religious denominations such as the Baptist Church, the Catholic Church and Spiritism, thus demonstrating respect for all beliefs.

UEMA: The Language of Peace in Teaching project at the Timon Campus of the State University of Maranhão (Uema) promotes a workshop on the theme “Non-Violent Communication”. The action begins this Friday (September 20) at the Justiniano Guedes Vasconcelos School, located in the Tamanduá Village, and continues until tomorrow (September 21), in allusion to the International Day of Peace, at the Luiz Falcão School, located in the Estiva community.

CANTO PELO PAZ: A manifesto for life. This is “Canto pela Paz (Let’s Get Along)”, the new single by artist, activist and researcher Victor Kinjo, which will be released on September 20th on the main digital platforms by YB Music, Lyra Noise label. With a strong and current message, in a world marked by wars and climate change, the song is an urgent call for peace and unity between peoples.

COLUMBIA

BOGOTA RADIO: This weekend, prepare for an emotional and revealing journey in honor of the International Day of Peace. Starting Saturday, September 21, Canal Capital’s programming presents a series of documentaries that explore the paths to reconciliation in Colombia , offering moving testimonies and evocative visuals of social and personal transformation.

BOGOTA, LA CANDELARIA: “La Candelaria, the heart of Bogotá, is also the heart of peace and reconciliation. That is why we are inviting you to enjoy the photographic exhibition that we will have in the mayor’s office until September 21. It is a peace event that, together with the Reencuentros Humanitarian Corporation, we want to show and make visible that all people deserve to be searched for and deserve to be found,” said Mayor Angélica María Angarita Serrano.

MEDELLIN: For four days, from September 18 to 21 in Medellin, Columbia University (USA), the GettIn Up Corporation and a large group of allied organizations have coordinated to open a first version of this broad dialogue on Urban Peace and its multiple dimensions. . . Through keynote lectures, thematic panels, presentations and discussion panels, topics such as the geographies and ecologies of peace, institutional architecture for peace, youth reintegration, transitional justice models with multi-crime organizations and others will be addressed. . . On Day 4 there will be a celebration of the International Day of Peace in the Antioquia neighborhood.

MEDELLIN:  In the framework of the commemoration of the International Day of Peace , the Mayor’s Office of Medellín, the Civil Society Peace Month Board and the UN Verification Mission in Colombia will hold a symbolic event on September 21, starting at 10 AM, in San Antonio Park, in the center of the city, next to the work “El Pájaro” by the master Fernando Botero.

COSTA RICA

ALAJUELA: The Juan Santamaría Cultural History Museum will host Peace Week, from September 16 to 21, 2024. The program includes a conversation, a film and a concert, as part of the Art for Transformation and Peace exhibition. Immersive Poetry for Peace 2024.

HEREDIA: Approximately 637 students from the Academic Day School and the Technical Professional College in Guararí in Heredia walked nearly a kilometer and a half for peace this Friday as part of the activities commemorating the International Day of Peace. . . Students displayed banners and posters with positive messages such as “Let us be people of peace” or “It is not enough to talk about peace, one must believe in it and work to achieve it.”

SANTA ANA: More than 200 high school students from different parts of the world will commemorate the International Day of Peace at the United World College. . . The students come from 70 countries such as the United States, Australia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, France, Nicaragua, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Brazil, to name a few.

CUBA

REGLA (HAVANA): TogetherForPeace Workshop.,,This is an art workshop to collectively build a representation of Peace. It is held on September 20th on the occasion of the International Day for Peace within the framework of the project Revitalizing the Sociocultural Fabric of the Municipality of Regla, co-financed by the European Union. Children from the Fernando Chenard Piña primary school participate, with whom origami doves will be made with messages in favor of peaceful coexistence and a life free of violence.

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

ADASEC ASSOCIATION: The Dominican Association for Social, Ecological and Cultural Aid (Adasec) carried out an emotional march in celebration of World Peace Day , with the aim of raising awareness among the population about the importance of achieving inner peace and promoting peaceful coexistence. . . The walk, which brought together citizens of all ages, took place in a festive and reflective atmosphere. Participants spoke inspiring phrases, emphasizing the value of peace in society.

SANTO DOMINGO: Students from the República de Costa Rica Elementary School together with the Prof. Germán Martínez Tavares High School in the Los Ríos sector marched through several streets of this community in search of promoting peace.  “Long live peace”; “No to violence”; “Long live peace”; “No to war”; “Long live peace”; “Peace is love”; “Peace is freedom”; “Peace is humility”; “Long live teachers”; “Long live children”, shouted the students and teachers at the top of their voices during the night.

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ECUADOR

MALECÓN:
Video of children painting with colored handprints for peace in the initiative the initiative “Hands United for Peace” together with @mov_arteporlapaz_ecuador . Hemicycle of the Roundabout, Malecon 2000 on Saturday 21 September (09h00 – 18h00)

QUITO: In the last decade, peace justice has allowed more than 18,000 cases to be resolved nationwide. Through it, the right of citizens to access alternative mechanisms for conflict resolution and to have a system closer to the reality of the communities has been guaranteed. This was recalled by the President of the Council of the Judiciary (CJ), Mario Godoy, during the Solemn Session for the International Day of Peace and the 10 years of the establishment of the Peace Justice System in Ecuador. . . As part of the event, the Judicial Council presented credentials to the justices of the peace, thereby accrediting the work they do in their communities.

TUMBACO: Video of school children celebrating the International Day of Peace at Colegio Cervantes_ofc.

GUADALOUPE

BASSE TERRE (97): The Freedom Butterflies association celebrated the International Day of Peace this Saturday, September 21, by organizing a symbolic march of children for Peace around the Champ d’Arnaud. On the theme “In the footsteps of our children, dreams of a world in peace resonate”, the leaders of Freedom Butterflies welcomed a hundred young people aged 6 to 15 for a symbolic march around the Champ d’Arbaud. Equipped with signs and panels, these children and a few adults took a route through the capital, chanting the slogan: “I am a messenger of peace.”

HAITI

PORT-AU-PRINCE: On the occasion of the International Day of Peace, the organization Haitian Diaspora Resources World Wide issued a statement calling on Haitian citizens to be active promoters of peace in their homes and communities. The organization’s president, Marina Gourgue, encourages Haitians to reflect on their roles in spreading the values of respect, solidarity and love.

HONDURAS

TEGUCIGALPA: The Undersecretary of Cooperation and International Promotion, Cindy Rodríguez, participated in the Forum called “Cultivating a Culture of Peace”, organized by the United Nations (UN) in Honduras. . . She highlighted the importance of holding these spaces, which strengthen collaboration in favor of a culture of peace. . . For her part, the Resident Coordinator of the United Nations System in Honduras, Alice Shackelford, said: “One of the main messages today is that peace requires daily work, every moment, every week, every month, an effort in dialogue, in understanding, in cooperation, this is a culture of peace” Representatives of government institutions, civil society, academia and members of the diplomatic corps accredited in the country participated in the event

JAMAICA

KINGSTON: On the International Day of Peace, Violence Prevention Alliance (VPA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Youth and other partners, launched Peace Gardens and drumming activities in schools across Jamaica to foster peace and environmental stewardship. The launch took place on Friday at Kingston High School.

MEXICO

ANÁHUEC: Invitation to the celebration of the International Day of Peace on September 18 at the Joseph Ratzinger Auditorium.

CAJEME: On the occasion of the International Day of Peace , the municipality of Cajeme and the Technological Institute of Sonora (Itson) have joined forces to carry out the event “Together for Peace” , which seeks to promote a culture of peace within the community. This set of activities, organized by the Municipal Institute of Culture ( Imcca ), began on September 18 and will conclude on the 21st, with various artistic and informative proposals.

CHIAUTEMPAN: In the framework of the International Day of Peace and in an effort to strengthen a Municipal Government that promotes and guarantees full respect for Human Rights, this morning the City Council of Chiautempan signed a collaboration and training agreement with the State Commission on Human Rights (CEDH), thus becoming the first municipality to establish it. . . In addition, during the event, a training course entitled “Human Rights and Culture of Peace in Public Service” was given by Ordóñez Brasdefer.

COLIMA: This Saturday, September 21, starting at 6:00 p.m., the International Day of Peace Festival will be held at Piedra Lisa, as part of the State Government’s activities to promote peace and healthy coexistence among citizens. There will be an exchange module for the campaign, Let’s Play Without Violence, so that children can exchange their war toys for recreational and educational toys.

CUERNEVACA: The UAEM Faculty of Accounting, Administration and Informatics commemorates the International Day of Peace with various conferences. . . During this event, lectures were given by Tomoko Alkawa, ambassador of La Paz; Rubén Gómez , expert in peace experiences from Montevideo, Uruguay; José Acevedo, who spoke about the monument of the Dove of La Paz; as well as the keynote lecture by Dr. Úrsula Oswald Spring on expanded peace and security of CRIM UNAM.

CULIACÁN: In the framework of the International Day of Peace , various civil organizations, groups and citizens gathered this morning in the center of Culiacán to make an urgent call for unity and action in the face of the violence that plagues the capital of Sinaloa. The meeting brought together representatives from more than 30 groups, including the National Union of Parents, Building Spaces for Peace, Culiacán Participa, COPARMEX and SUMATE AC, who joined together under the question ” What is the Culiacán that we want to live in? ” During the demonstration, citizens called on people not to normalize or accept the conditions of violence and fear that persist in the city, which have left more than 60 murders and more than 70 forced disappearances. The organisations demanded that an environment be created where families can walk without fear and where young people can go to school without risk.

GUANAJUATO: The University of Guanajuato, through its Mediation and Conciliation Unit, invites the university community and the general public to take part in the activities that will commemorate the International Day of Peace, to be held next Wednesday, September 11 of this year, starting at 11:00 a.m. in the General Auditorium of the UG Central Building. . . As part of the commemorative program, the UG invites you to participate in the Grand Conference Restorative Justice and the Re-signification of Harm as Elements for the Construction of Peace. . . The program also includes the Interdisciplinary Discussion Deconstruction and Collaborative Transformation of Conflicts.

HUNUCMÁ, YUCATÁN: In the framework of the International Day of Peace and with the objective of promoting healthy coexistence, respect, inclusion to strengthen healthy educational spaces free of violence, more than 450 students from the “Emiliano Zapata” Secondary School accompanied by their families participated in the first “Peace to the Voice” race organized by the Secretariat of Education of the Government of the State of Yucatán. Patricia Sosa Díaz, head of the Coordination for the Prevention of Violence in Basic Education of the Segey, highlighted the importance of sport as a tool to prevent violence and to strengthen camaraderie among students through actions that promote inclusion, empathy and peace among our students.

JALISCO: “Bohemia for Peace” organized in commemoration of the International Day of Peace. Now it’s the turn of Master Carlos Palafox, who shares with us the following information: I’m the Mtro. Carlos Alberto Palafox Luna, high school teacher, lawyer and activist for Peace. Currently I preside the Collective of “Teachers for Peace” which has been working for more than 4 years in favor of the culture of peace and non-violence in schools.

JUAREZ: Students from the Municipal Nursery School celebrate the International Day of Peace. . . The children’s hands were painted with different colors, to later capture it on a canvas, even the teaching staff joined in the dynamic, which was very fun and supportive. Since the color white is representative of peace, everyone attended school dressed in denim clothes combined with either a white blouse or shirt.

MÉRIDA, YUCATÁN: Every September 21, at the initiative of the United Nations, the International Day of Peace is celebrated, and in the midst of this commemoration the Summit for Peace Societies, Ch’abajel, was held in Mérida, Yucatán. The event, which will feature more than 40 speakers, 100 organizations and representatives from 50 governments at all levels, was opened on Thursday by state authorities, organizers and special guests. . . Eunice Rendón, director of Red Viral and Agenda Migrante, as well as curator of the summit, highlighted that over the two days of the summit, peacebuilding will be discussed and insecurity and its causes will be analyzed, since difficult contexts are often the “true enemy” to building a more peaceful society. He also mentioned that even in peaceful territories there are problems that need to be addressed, such as violence against women or addictions among young people.

MEXICO CITY: On the eve of the International Day of Peace, which is commemorated on September 21, the National Union of Education Workers (SNTE) launched the campaign Arm yourself with courage for a Culture of Peace! Get informed, learn and act. The Secretary General of the SNTE, teacher Alfonso Cepeda Salas, called for participation in the campaign, which aims to promote values of respect, equality, solidarity, tolerance and empathy; in addition to the daily practice of dialogue, negotiation, peaceful conflict resolution, harmonious coexistence and inclusion . . During the launch of the strategy, a message was transmitted by the Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection, Rosa Icela Rodríguez Velázquez, who recognized the commitment of teachers in favor of the Culture of Peace, under the leadership of teacher Alfonso Cepeda. She invited education workers to continue collaborating so that schools continue to be safe places.

NUEVA LEON The State Government confirmed the attendance of 18 Nobel Peace Prize winners to participate in the World Summit to be held in Nuevo León from September 18 to 21. Former presidents such as Lech Walesa of Poland, José Manuel Ramos-Horta of East Timor and Oscar Arias Sánchez of Costa Rica will participate in the meeting, said the Secretary General of Government, Javier Navarro Velasco, who assured that the laureates will meet with union leaders in different areas to share their success stories. . . On September 21, the date on which the International Day of Peace is commemorated, a march will take place that will start at the Marco Museum and end at the Government Palace. . . . For the World Summit, 1,200 young people from more than 70 universities across the country will participate in 50 free workshops over three days, as well as panels with all the personalities who will attend. The Nobel Peace Prize Laureates World Summit is an annual event that brings together Nobel Peace Prize winners, global leaders, organizations, activists, and young people committed to promoting peace, human rights, and conflict resolution.

QUERÉTARO: The International Forum of Culture and Education for Peace (FICYEP) was held on September 19 and 20 at the Autonomous University of Querétaro, with the theme ‘Cultivating peace through diversity’, in order to raise awareness of the problem of inclusion of diverse groups in society, such as the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities and people with indigenous cultures. The aim was to raise awareness among participants to reconceptualize peace through diversity for the generation of cultural projects in adverse contexts. . . Conferences, talks and remote discussions are included, with prominent people in peace work from other countries, such as Argentina, Peru, Brazil and Chile.

REYNOSA: In the framework of the International Day of Peace, students and teaching staff from school institutions in the municipality met to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the promotion of peace worldwide. This celebration was attended by authorities from the Regional Center for Educational Development, led by teacher Dina Maybe Castillo Enríquez, as well as representatives of the parents’ association, chaired by Sarahí Garza and Ileana Guerrero.

ZACATECAS: “Peace is not only the absence of conflict, but a state in which respect, justice and solidarity are fundamental pillars of our society,” said the head of the Doctorate Program in Humanities with a specialty in Heritage and Culture for Peace, Lucía Muñoz Castañón, within the framework of the commemoration of the International Day of Peace – September 21. . . The program for this commemoration included the conference “Peace, as the primary objective of human rights,” given by the president of the Human Rights Commission of the State of Zacatecas, Maricela Dimas Reveles. The presidium was made up of the general secretary of the Autonomous University of Zacatecas, Ángel Román Gutiérrez, the Ambassador of Peace in Zacatecas and Research Professor of the UAZ, Laura Gema Flores García, as well as the training director of the Human Rights Commission, Luis Manuel Gallardo -who also participated in the Human Rights Conference-.

PANAMA

UNIVERSITY OF PANAMA: Ministry of Social Development of Panama. Acting Minister Ricardo Landero participated in an enriching discussion at the National University of Panama, commemorating the International Day of Peace.

PERU

PIURA: Universal Peace Federation ((UPF) Peru and UPF Piura branch celebrate the International Day of Peace. The hall of the Municipality of Piura gathered Ambassadors for Peace, students, personalities of the region, the Peru National Police and guests in general. . . The program included the presentation of the girl Ayko Yamile Zapata Castro who recited the Poetry titled: “Inner peace is the calm to my anguish”. The presentation of Singer Ambassador Wilfredo Mendoza Castillo who delights with his songs to the attending audience.

SANTA LUCIA

OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT WEBSITE: On 21 September, Saint Lucia joins the rest of the world in observance of International Day of Peace.

TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

SOUTHWEST TOBAGO: The Rotary Club of Southwest Tobago has joined the world in observing International Day of Peace. As part of this observance, the Rotary Club erected peace poles at Signal Hill Secondary and Scarborough Secondary Schools in Tobago.

VENEZUELA

VENEZUELAN NATIONAL ASSEMBLY: During the ordinary session of the Ordinary Session today, Tuesday, September 24, 2024, the National Assembly (AN) unanimously approved the Draft Agreement for the International Day of Peace . In accordance with the provisions of Article 111 of the Internal Regulations and Debates of the National Assembly, the First Vice President, Pedro Infante, highlighted the importance of maintaining peace in the country.

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A survey by CPNN

We have found 64 events in 14 Asian and Pacific countries. They were listed in Google during the weeks of September 17-28 this year under the key words “International day of peace”, “Peace Day”, 国际和平日 (Chinese) 国際平和デ (Japanese) and अंतर्राष्ट्रीय शांति दिवस (Hindi). No doubt there were also events listed on the Internet in languages other than those for which we searched.

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AUSTRALIA

BRISBANE: At this 13th annual UN International Day of Peace Brisbane lecture, we will hear from Louise Adler AM who is on the advisory committee of the Jewish Council of Australia and director of the Adelaide writers’ week. Louise will share with us why peace matters, the lessons of her own personal history and why speaking up against injustice is critical. Nasser Mashni is the President of the Australian Palestine Advocacy Network. Nasser will address the current crisis in Gaza, the West Bank and the region. He will share his views on what is needed to reach a peaceful and just life for people living in this war zone. The event is hosted by UNAAQ, St John’s Cathedral, Griffith University, University of Qld and Just Peace Qld Inc.

COWRA: Cowra’s Peace Day Program will be held this year on Thursday 19 September 2024 and includes:
– Cowra Community World Peace Bell Ceremony12pm, Cowra Civic Square, Darling Street
– Cowra Youth Peace Forum9.15am-2.45pm, Cowra Civic Centre
– Rotary Club of Cowra World Peace Day Dinner6pm for a 6.30pm start at Club Cowra.
– Alongside this year’s exciting program of events, Cowra Council is collaborating with the Cowra Youth Council and World Peace Bell Association to hold a Peace Day Public Speaking Competition for school students.

RIGPA: United Nations International Day Of Peace – Faith, Religion and Peace. Hosted by Rigpa Australia, Institute for Economics and Peace and the Raising Peace Festival. Speakers from Christian, Islamic, Jewish and Buddhist communities will be joined by Patricia Garcia AO from the Institute for Economics and Peace to speak about the Institute’s research into religion and wars. There will be a panel discussion with the opportunity for questions from the audience.

SYDNEY: In honour of the International Day of Peace, we invite you to a special Rotary Sydney lunch dedicated to our ongoing commitment to building a more peaceful world. This event will highlight Rotary Sydney’s significant role in promoting peace through our support of Rotary Peace Scholarships and Rotary Peace Activators.

TASMANIA: Unveiling the Peace Pole in Howrah, Tasmania.

VICTORIA: The Faith Communities Council of Victoria, in collaboration with United Religions Initiative and Religions for Peace Australia (along with other participant organisations) will present an online event in observance of United Nations World Day of Peace. This event is being conducted as part of the Raising Peace Festival, 2024. The theme of this event is Faith leaders sharing their personal practices to maintain equilibrium / inner peace when working in a fractured world for peace.

BANGLADESH

DHAKA: World Peace Day has been observed in the North South University (NSU) in a befitting manner with renewed pledge to build a new Bangladesh. On the occasion a roundtable discussion, peace rally, tree plantation, release of pigeons and film screening programmes were arranged in the university campus.

BHUTAN

TRASHIGANG: Bartsham Central School, Trashigang Bhutan celebrated the International Day of Peace. Two speakers were selected to deliver a speech (in Dzongkha, National language; and English language) on the importance of marking the day, maintaining peace in society, and saying no to racism (Dzongkha and English language). Later, all the staff and students took a peace pledge of maintaining peace in society and say no to racism.

CHINA

BEIJING: On 20 September, the results of the 2024 Youth Eyes on the Silk Roads international photo contest will be revealed in Beijing, China, as part of the 11th Peace Garden Peace Festival, which coincides with the International Day of Peace. The theme for this year’s event, “Diversity and Dialogue, Indispensable Path toward Global Peace and Development,” is organized in collaboration with the China World Peace Foundation (CWPF) and the Beijing International Peace Culture Foundation (BJIPCF). The festival will gather ambassadors, UNESCO representatives, and notable guests from various sectors to celebrate cultural understanding and the promotion of peace. . . . The event will showcase the 60 best photos from this year’s competition, accompanied by video presentations from the winners and jury members, as well as speeches from contest representatives.

HONG KONG: Video of Infinity Montessori School celebration of International Day of Peace – Light a Candle for Peace

JINAN: Chinese Vice President Han Zheng addressed the opening ceremony of the 2024 International Day of Peace commemoration in Jinan, south China’s Shandong Province, on Thursday. . . He called on all parties to follow the right direction and historical trend, and work together to establish strong synergy towards building a community with a shared future for mankind. . . About 180 representatives from foreign political parties, peace and friendship organizations, security think tanks, as well as relevant Chinese departments attended the event.

NANJING: On September 21, International Peace Day, the “Sing Peace, Sow the Future” event was held at the Peace Square of the Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders. More than 130 Chinese and foreign young people from 11 countries gathered here to sing songs of peace, sow purple gold grass seeds, remember history and talk about peace! In the open space in front of the Statue of the Statue of Peace, children from the Nanjing Purple Gold Grass Choir sang the songs “Purple Gold Grass Growing Towards the Sun” and “Broad Bean Song”. . . Afterwards, all the staff came to the sowing field in the Purple Grass Garden of the Memorial Hall and sowed the Purple Grass seeds, which symbolize peace. Mu Yang, a graduate student from Pakistan at Southeast University, said: “It is very meaningful to sow these seeds with my own hands. I hope that when the Purple Grass flowers bloom in March next year, people can see these flowers and remember the history behind them.”

SHANDONG: On the morning of September 19, the 2024 International Peace Day commemoration event opened at Shandong Building, further promoting the international community to advocate the concept of peace, build consensus on peace, cultivate a culture of peace, and inject positive energy into world peace and development. The event was jointly organized by the Chinese People’s Association for Peace and Disarmament and the Shandong Provincial People’s Government, with the theme of “Adhere to a shared destiny and work together to build a world of peaceful coexistence.” Some national dignitaries, former dignitaries, representatives of political organizations, peace groups, security think tanks and people from all walks of life from various countries participated in the commemorative event.

WEIFANG: On September 21, a press conference on the 2024 International Peace Day commemoration was held at Qingzhou Museum, introducing the overall situation and main achievements of the commemoration. . . . The commemoration activities mainly included the opening ceremony, the closing ceremony, the “Shared Destiny and Protecting Peace” story gathering and theatrical performances. Guests were invited to visit Weichai Group, Goertek Group, Qianque Village, Weifang Economic Development Zone, Weifang Kite Museum, Weixian Western Overseas Chinese Concentration Camp Site Museum, Qingzhou Ancient City, Qingzhou Museum and other places, and held three dialogue activities on “Jointly Implementing the Global Development Initiative”, “Jointly Practicing the Global Security Initiative” and “Jointly Promoting the Global Civilization Initiative”. During the event, Chinese and foreign guests and representatives discussed the international situation, expressed security concerns, and called for peace.

INDIA

BANGALORE: The Peace and Reconciliation Unit of Indian Social Institute, Bengaluru, in collaboration with the Jesuit Conference of South Asia (JCSA) Peace and Reconciliation Network organised an hour long online celebration of the International Day of Peace on 21st September, at 4.00 pm. The programme began with a video on the “Culture of Peace” and a welcome address by Mr. Amith Pereira. . . About 64 participants actively participated in the program and interacted with some insightful questions on peace-building in different parts of the country.

BHIKHARIPUR: Amaria. International Peace Day was organized in Bhikharipur in collaboration with Caritas India under Suchetna Sanstha Ashadeep Amaria. First of all, people were made aware through a rally. After that programs were conducted by the children. 290 childrenparticipated in this program.

BIHAR STATE: On the occasion of International Peace Day, a Prabhatpheri was taken out in the city on on saturday from the sports ground at the local Plus-Two Lee Academy by the Forbesganj subdivision unit of Bihar State Bharat Scouts and Guides.

BODOLAND TERRITORIAL REGION: Video of International Day of Peace celebration.

HATHRAS: A grand function was organized in the auditorium of Seksaria Sushila Devi Public School on the occasion of International Peace Day. . . In the program, various presentations like peace-themed drama, songs, and speeches were given by the students and teachers, which were inspiring towards a bright future while highlighting the importance of peace. . . A Shanti Paath was organized to pray for world peace at the Shanti Stambh located in the school premises. The message of peace was given by lighting candles, and white balloons were released into the sky as a symbol of peace.

HYDERABAD: Day 2 of Rising with Kindness youth summit coincides with International Peace Day. . . A group Heartfulness experiential meditation session was led by Daaji, Guide of Heartfulness & President of Shri Ram Chandra Mission . . During the summit, interactive breakout sessions for students were held with focus on relationships with parents, friends, and understanding difficult people, being a supportive professional, and being a Heartful leader.

JAMSHEDPUR: Narbheram Hansraj English School celebrated International Peace Day with a series of student activities. The highlight of the gathering was a touching poem recitation by a student. Additionally, the school band gave a wonderful rendition of John Lennon’s song “Imagine.” The program concluded with a thought-provoking “Thought for the Day.”

JHUNJHUNU: Under the aegis of Rajasthan State Bharat Scout Guide District Headquarters Jhunjhunu, International Peace Day was organized with great pomp in the Scout Guide office under the chief hospitality of Consumer Commission Chairman Manoj Meel. CO Scout Mahesh Kalawat said that before the event, a rally was organized by the Scout Guide under the development of the culture of peace for world peace.

KOKRAJHAR: Assam Bovernor Lawman Prasad Acharya today attended the grand celebration of International Peace Day 2024 held at Bodofa Cultural Complex in Kpkrajhar. The theme of the event was promoting the culture of peace in the Bodoland Terrirorial Region (BTR) and beyond.

KOHIMA, NAGALAND: The International Day of Peace was celebrated with a vibrant event at Rivenburge Chapel Hall, Baptist College, where Global Ambassador of MasterPeace COOLeaders, Imnainla Jamir inspired attendees through her speech and performance. Organized by the IQAC of Baptist College in collaboration with MasterPeace Nagaland, the celebration focused on “Cultivating a Culture of Peace.”

LADNUN: On the occasion of International Peace Day a program was organized by the Department of Nonviolence and Peace of Jain Vishwabharati Institute. In his address, the chief speaker of the program, deputy Superintendent of Police Vicky Nagpal said that progress is possible only when there is peace in the society. . . . On this ocassion, all the faculty members, researchers and students of the institute and more than 80 participants were present.

LUCKNOW: The ‘International Day of Peace – 21 September’, declared by the United Nations, was celebrated with great joy at the City Montessori School (CMS), Headquarters. On this occasion, leaders of various religions delivered insightful speeches, strongly proclaiming the importance of ‘religious unity, world unity and world peace.’ Prominent speakers included Rajyogni BK Radha Didi from Hinduism, Maulana Khalid Rashid Firangi Mahli and Maulana Yasub Abbas from Islam, Shri Harpal Singh Jaggi from Sikhism, Father Donald D’Souza and Pastor Firoz Masih from Christianity, Bhikkhu Gyanalok from Buddhism, Shri Shailendra Jain from Jainism and Dr. Mayuri Parikh from the Bahá’í Faith.

MEERUT: On the occasion of International Peace Day, the social organization The Growing People, in collaboration with the Municipal Corporation and Cantt, formed a human chain for world peace.

MUMBAI: The Royal Thai Consulate-General in Mumbai, the Tourism Authority of Thailand in Mumbai, and the International Institute for Peace through Tourism (IIPT) successfully hosted a remarkable event titled “Promoting Peace Through Tourism with Thailand and IIPT” on World Peace Day at IFBE, Mumbai. The event, held in celebration of the United Nations International Day of Peace, highlighted the critical role tourism can play in fostering global peace and understanding. The event brought together a diverse group of guests, including the Consul General of various countries, distinguished dignitaries, travel agents, airline managers, influencers, hotel managers, and other key players from the tourism industry. Ajay Prakash who assumed the global Presidency of IIPT in September 2023 spoke eloquently on the power of Tourism to connect people across all boundaries of race, religion or nationality and urged the travel industry to join hands to realise this higher paradigm of Tourism by encouraging all travellers to travel with an open mind and a gentle heart, with respect for their hosts, embracing the diversity they encounter, and encouraged them to adopt and propagate the IIPT Credo of the Peaceful Traveller.

MUMBAI, WESTERN EXPRESS HIGHWAY: On September 21st, millions of Mumbaikars travelling through Bandra Kurla Complex (B.K.C) and the Western Express Highway (W.E.H) witnessed a visual tribute to the International Day of Peace, also known as “Peace Day,” with a glowing flame projected across the ProDigi Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) network. . . . The image was displayed across the ProDigi network in collaboration with the World Out of Home Organization (WOO) and the #EssaysForPeace initiative. At noon, for a duration of five minutes, the glowing flame appeared on 20 DOOH screens along a 4.7 km stretch of the Western Express Highway and the B.K.C Connector. The event ensured high visibility among daily commuters travelling between B.K.C, the Sea-Link, the airports, and major residential and commercial hubs.

MURLIGANJ: A seminar was organised on International Peace Day under the aegis of NSS National Service Scheme at KP College, Murliganj. Professor Mahendra Mandal stressed on the inevitability of peace in life and said that this day was celebrated for the first time in 1982 by many nations, political groups, military groups and people. In 2013, the United Nations Secretary General dedicated it to peace education. . . Dr Chandrashekhar Azad said that former Prime Minister of India Jawaharlal Nehru had given five fundamentals to establish peace in the world. These are also called the principles of Panchsheel.

RAMGARH: The Shantidhara Foundation organized a program on the occasion of International Peace Day in support of war-free world at Gandhi Chowk on Saturday. A wreath was plazced on Gandhi’s statue. Candles were lit and a two-minute silence was observed to express commitment to world peace and harmony.

SAHARANPUR: International Peace Day was celebrated by the education department of JV Jai College. Students highlighted the importance of Peace Day by presenting poems in their own words.

SURAJGARH: A meeting was held on world peace under the chairmanship of Dharampal Gandhi in the office of Adarsh Samaj Samiti India, a national literary, cultural and social institution. . . . Peace is possible in the world only when all of us move forward with the resolve to be good human beings and consider humanity as the biggest religion. We all have to adopt the thoughts of the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi and leave the path of hatred and walk on the path of love. In this nuclear age it is necessary for us to appeal to people for peace.

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UDUPI: International Peace Day was observed in Christ School, Manipal. Dr Gerald Issac Lobo, Bishop of Udupi Diocese, and chairman of peace & justice, offered prayers and was welcomed to the quadrangle through the Indian tradition of aarathi and kalasha. . . Principal Eliza Vaz then delivered the welcome address and presented the report on the activities, progress, and development of the students.

INDONESIA

Jakarta: Video of children singing “Light a Candle for Peace,” in coordination with Montessori schools around the world. This heartwarming tradition unites children, teachers, and communities in a shared moment of harmony, as we gather to send our collective wishes for peace across the globe. At our school, we continue this tradition, fostering the values of compassion and global citizenship in our students as they become ambassadors for a more peaceful world.

JAPAN

FUKUYAMA CITY: On the 21st, the calligraphy club of Seishinkan High School (Kinosho-cho, Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture) dedicated a calligraphy piece filled with wishes for peace to Bingo Gokoku Shrine.

HAKOKATE CITY: On the 21st, the United Nations’ International Day of Peace, 15 members of the Hakodate Nishi High School calligraphy club and Takayuki Tenmaya (47), a teacher at the same school, wrote a calligraphy prayer for world peace at Hakodate Gokoku Shrine.

HASE: In conjunction with Peace Day (International Peace Day), a fashion show, talk event and market with the theme of peace, ethics and SDGs will be held on Monday, September 16th (national holiday). The venue is the old house Yuriika (2-15-14 Hase) near Shugenji Temple.

HIKONE CITY: In conjunction with the International Day of Peace on the 21st, a calligraphy offering was held at the Prefectural Gokoku Shrine (Osue-cho, Hikone City) on the 16th by students from the calligraphy club of Omi High School. Six members of the club took up their brushes and wrote their prayers for peace.

HIROSAKI CITY: To coincide with International Peace Day on September 21, high school students in Hirosaki City dedicated calligraphy works written in hopes of world peace to a shrine.  Six students from the calligraphy club at Hirosaki Commercial High School dedicated their works to Aomori Prefecture Gokoku Shrine in Hirosaki City. On a large piece of paper measuring 2 meters in length and 3.5 meters in width, they wrote a message of hope for world peace, saying, “There is no way to pray for peace, peace is the way.” The organization “Wa Project TAISHI,” which engages in peace activities through calligraphy and other means, planned the event, and calligraphy clubs and 27 calligraphers from 49 schools nationwide, as well as ambassadors from 14 countries, will dedicate messages of peace to Gokoku shrines around the country.

HIROSHIMA: In Hiroshima, the site of the atomic bombing, a commemorative rally has been held every year since 2012 at Peace Park by atomic bomb survivors and high school students, organized by Mayors for Peace, but those involved are seeking an initiative with a greater ripple effect. Starting this year, with the aim of “spreading the desire for peace to the world even more widely,” “messages calling for peace to the world” by atomic bomb survivors and young people who will create the future will be recorded and sent via social media and the Internet to reach mainly young people who will lead the next generation.

ISE CITY: On September 21st, International Day of Peace, singer-songwriter Akiko Nakajima will hold a concert praying for peace, “Suikagami – Love Imagine Peace,” at Hinjitsukan (Futami-cho, Ise City), a nationally designated important cultural property.”>ISE CITY: On September 21st, International Day of Peace, singer-songwriter Akiko Nakajima will hold a concert praying for peace, “Suikagami – Love Imagine Peace,” at Hinjitsukan (Futami-cho, Ise City), a nationally designated important cultural property. In addition to Nakajima, eight other artists will be participating on the day: Noh performer and taiko drummer Okura Shonosuke, Ainu singer Toyokawa Yoko from Hokkaido, shakuhachi player Takeuchi Yoji from Ise City, guitarist Pepe Ito from Fukuoka, African percussionist Latyr Sy from Senegal, charango player Luis Carlos Severich from Bolivia, and Korean string instrument haegeum player Kang Eun-il from South Korea. In addition to musical performances, there will be a talk show about peace, and at the end, all eight will perform “Imagine,” composed by John Lennon, in eight languages.

KANSAI: To coincide with International Day of Peace, Tamarot Peace Week will be held, a week-long event to think about the importance of peace and to make wishes for the future. During the event, there will be a photo exhibition of children facing the reality of war, an exhibition calling for action towards peace, and on the final day, there will be an experience session for making origami cranes, a symbol of peace, and a chance to try out the parasport “Boccia.”

NAGASAKI CITY: On the 16th, nine members of the calligraphy club at Nagasaki Nihon University Junior and Senior High School (Isahaya City) wrote and dedicated a message for the United Nations International Day of Peace (the 21st) at Prefectural Gokoku Shrine in Jyoeimachi, Nagasaki City. Works by the “Peace Prayer Kids Guernica” project, organized by the Nagasaki Friendship Doll Association (Kenko no Kai, Chairperson Yamashita Akiko), were also displayed in the temple grounds.

NAGOYA CITY: On the 21st, the United Nations’ International Day of Peace, a calligraphy offering for world peace was held at Aichi Prefectural Gokoku Shrine in Naka-ku, Nagoya. Ten members of the calligraphy club at Aichi Prefectural Commercial High School participated and wrote messages expressing their wishes for recovery from the Noto Peninsula earthquake in January and for world peace.

NAHA CITY: At a shrine in Naha City, seven students from the Oroku High School calligraphy club participated in writing messages of peace at Gokoku Shrine. The students wrote messages on large pieces of paper measuring 3 meters in length and 6 meters in width, expressing their wishes for world peace and for a speedy recovery of areas affected by disasters such as the Noto Peninsula earthquake.

NIIGATA CITY: At Gokoku Shrine in Chuo Ward, Niigata City, a dedication calligraphy ceremony was held to pray for world peace.  The calligraphy club of Niigata Daiichi High School wrote “Harmony,” while calligraphers Saisui Shimoda and his sibling Kohan wrote “Love,” both using large brushes. This event is held every year to coincide with International Day of Peace on the 21st, at Gokoku Shrines across the country and at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park.

OKAYAMA CITY: On the 21st, which is the United Nations’ designated “International Day of Peace,” members of the calligraphy club at Okayama Minami High School (Okuda, Kita-ku, Okayama City) wrote and dedicated a calligraphy piece at Okayama Prefectural Gokoku Shrine in Okuichi, Naka-ku, Okayama City, praying for world peace. Eight first-year students wearing hakama wrote in powerful calligraphy on a piece of paper measuring three meters in length and four meters in width, “Why does war happen? Differences in values? Differences in ways of thinking?” and “Sports move people. Spread your wings and soar toward the realization of peace.” In honor of this summer’s Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Olympic mark is placed in the center.

SAITAMA: Let’s pray for world peace on “International Day of Peace” September 21st is “International Day of Peace”. Saitama Prefecture Gokoku Shrine will hold the “8th World Peace Prayer” on September 21st (Sat).

SHIBUYA: The International Peace Film Festival, which introduces short films created by young people from around the world on the theme of peace and SDGs, will be held on September 16th at Human Trust Cinema Shibuya (Shibuya 1, Shibuya-ku). The festival is organized by the General Incorporated Association International Peace Film Festival

TOKYO: On September 21, 2024, Tokyo’s Yoyogi Park will transform into a vibrant hub of hope and harmony as it hosts “PEACE DAY 2024.” Organized by the non-profit PEACE DAY, this annual event, now in its sixth year, coincides with the International Day of Peace. What started in 2018 as a modest gathering has blossomed into a powerful movement, drawing people from all walks of life to celebrate peace and unity. Candle JUNE, Japan’s renowned candle artist, will create a candle installation, captivating attendees with its beauty and symbolic power. As night falls, thousands of candles will bathe Yoyogi Park in a soft glow, creating an atmosphere of tranquility and reflection. There will be live performances by S.T.K. (Sensual Technology Cooks) and a collaboration between internationally acclaimed artist SUGIZO and sound designer Tetra Tanizaki. SUGIZO, known for his work with iconic bands LUNA SEA and X JAPAN, brings his unique blend of poetic electric violin and immersive soundscapes to the stage.The festival lineup also includes special guests May J. and YonYon. May J., whose powerful voice and positive messages resonate with audiences worldwide, will share her multicultural background and musical talent. YonYon, a Seoul-born, Tokyo-raised DJ and music producer, will being an eclectic DJ set.

NEPAL

UNITED MISSION TO NEPAL: In Nawalparasi, a plantation programme brought together religious leaders, local government officials, and key stakeholders to plant over 150 diverse species of plants together, symbolizing hope and harmony within the community. The Interfaith Youth Group took to the streets with a powerful drama, highlighting the negative influence of social media and how it can disrupt family life and community peace. To end the day, they lit candles together, spreading the message of hope and peace throughout the community. Similarly, in Kapilvastu, UMN facilitated a street drama with the Jana Kalyan Youth Club to promote interfaith cultural and social harmony.

NEW ZEALANR

AOTEAROA: Join our 2024 International Day of Peace forum during the first Global Week of Action for Peace and Climate Justice, to discuss the links between militarisation and climate change and the urgent need for climate justice in the Pacific.On Thursday, 26 September 2024 at 1pm with presenters from Peace Movement Aotearoa, Aotearoa New Zealand Campaign on Military Spending (ANZCOMS), and Epeli Lesuma, Pacific Network on Globalisation

PAKISTAN

PRESIDENT AND PRIME MINISTER: Messages for International Day of Peace. In a statement, President Asif Ali Zardari condemned the ongoing violence in Palestine, describing Israel’s actions as genocidal. He highlighted the urgent need to address human rights violations occurring in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, where the Hindutva-inspired Modi regime has been accused of persecuting Muslims and minorities. . . Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif echoed these sentiments, emphasising the need for dialogue to resolve longstanding regional disputes. He called for a fair and just settlement of the Kashmir issue through an impartial plebiscite, as per relevant UN Security Council Resolutions.

ISLAMABAD: Coinciding with the 25th observance of World Peace Day, and the conjoint Postdoctoral Appreciation Week celebrations of National Postdoctoral Association (USA) and Asia-Oceania Postdoctoral Academia (AOPDA), a unanimous proclamation revealed the world’s first digital repository for peace studies will be established in Pakistan.

KARACHI: Dhacss Seaview Campus. Let’s celebrate Peace Day with our Montessori kids! Video of children making paper doves.

LAHORE: A peace rally was organised in the Cathedral Church in connection with World “Peace Day” under the aegis of Commission for Inter-Religious Dialogue, here on Saturday. Candles of peace were lit by the inter-religious leaders.

RAWALPINDI: In a spirited celebration of International Peace Day, the National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) on Saturday hosted a Peace Cycling Rally that not only promoted harmony but also fostered a sense of community across diverse groups. Themed “Cultivating Culture for Peace,” the event drew together cyclists of all ages, families, and differently-abled individuals, transforming the streets into a lively demonstration of solidarity and hope. NACTA’s Director General, Saleha Zakir Shah, addressed the crowd, underscoring the essential role of collective action in fostering a peaceful society. “Peace is the cornerstone of development,” she asserted, urging all citizens to actively contribute to a harmonious Pakistan.

PHILIPPIINES

PASSAY CITY: In St. Mary’s Academy Pasay, the International Day of Peace is celebrated with a spirit of unity, reflection, and action among the Ignacian Marian students, making them committed to manifesting the values of peace and love for each other. During the event, the student body sang the song ‘Let There Be Peace on Earth’ which has the verse “Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me. Let there be peace on earth, the peace that was meant to be.”

TUGUEGARAO CITY: St.Paul University Philippines commemorated the International Day of Peace through the KaPEACEtahan sa SPUP: Jam for Peace, which was spearheaded by The Paulinian Student Government in collaboration with the Center for External Relations, Alumni, and Advocacies, Internationalization, the Christian Formation Office, and the Community Development Center. The Jam for Peace commenced with a drum and lyre performance from the Basic Education Unit; after which, the opening liturgy was held, then Mr. Rucelj D. Pugeda (Head, Office of Student Affairs and Adviser) delivered the rationale. SPUP’s international students gave a cultural performance, then the Peacetang Paulino followed, with song and dance performances from the different college departments.

SOLOMON ISLANDS

MINISTRY OF TRADITIONAL GOVERNANCE, PEACE AND ECCLESIASTICAL AFFAIRS: In a statement marking the celebration of the International Day of Peace, Minister Hon Jamie Lency Vokia thanked the Ministry and its peace-building stakeholders for the commitments and effort rendered forwards maintaining sustainable, peace and unity in our beloved Country, Solomon Islands. He highlighted, since 2008, the government and the people of Solomon Islands through the Ministry of Traditional Governance, Peace & Ecclesiastical Affairs, have joined the international community to commemorate this day through various peace activities, themes and messages. . . Permanent Secretary Dr Derek Futaiasi also thanked and acknowledged Ministry staff for their continuous efforts and commitments in delivering peace-building programs and activities in the Country.

SOUTH KOREA

SEOUL: Kyung Hee University System held its annual Peace BAR Festival on Friday to celebrate the U.N.-designated International Day of Peace, observed annually on Sept. 21.
BAR stands for Kyung Hee University’s three core values — spiritual beauty, material affluence and humanly rewarding. During the annual event, participants discussed the world’s various daunting challenges, such as climate change, nuclear threats, famine and social inequality.

THAILAND

BANGKOK: Bangkok Patana school was covered in a sea of blue as Primary and Secondary School came together for an early celebration of the International Day of Peace. . . When asked, ‘What does Peace mean to you?’, students across Primary and Secondary had quite profound answers. “Peace means quiet!”, exclaimed Harry B in FS2. “Peace means there is equality, everyone is treated equally and there is kindness in hearts”, said Nana P, 6J.“Peace is when there is calmness and no wars. Where everyone is working together and no one is left out”, said Hugo T, 6J “Calmness, no tension and no conflict. When there is harmony around, thats’s what peace entails”, echoed Ellie and Alana from Year 12. “When all countries work diplomatically and everyday life is secure, that’s what peace is to me”, said Oisin M, 13B. Reggie K, 13O portrayed peace as “Green, serene, lots of nature and quietness around”.

RAJAMANGALA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY LANNA: Ceremony for the International Day of Peace 2024. The event’s highlights included the reading of the United Nations Secretary-General’s message in both Thai and English, a message from the President of the Universal Peace Federation Foundation, and a one-minute silent prayer for peace.

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The following 23 actions in 13 Arab and Middle Eastern countries were listed in Google during the week of September 17-28 this year under the key words “International day of peace” “peace day”, “journee internationale de la paix” and اليوم الدولي للسلام .

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BAHRAIN

In celebration of the United Nations International Day of Peace, the organization “this is Bahrain” launched its annual event under the theme “Cultivating a Culture of Peace” at the Cultural Hall in Manama. . . The evening’s performances, which included contributions from various cultural groups, reflected Bahrain’s thriving culture of peace. Participants included Father Richard Fermer, Dean of Saint Christopher’s Cathedral, the YMCA Choir and the Al Hidd Fajeiri Band, The ISKON Community and The Ghana Community Group.

DJIBOUTI

Like countries around the world, the Republic of Djibouti celebrated the International Day of Peace on Saturday, September 21. Under the theme “Cultivating Peace”, the event jointly organized by the UNESCO branch under our skies, the National Agency for the Promotion of Culture (ANPC), UNDP and the DERE Institute, served as a platform for collective reflection and commitment to peace. . . The ceremony was held in the auditorium of the National Library. It brought together experts, diplomats, young people and cultural actors to discuss various topics related to the theme proposed this year, including conflict resolution mechanisms and the contribution of women and young people to preserving peace. . . The activities dedicated to this day ended with a concert entitled “Cultivating Peace”, bringing together local and international artists. A strong emotional moment was the presentation of the song “Sing Peace”, specially composed for the occasion by national artists.

EGYPT, CAIRO COPTIC MUSEUM

The Coptic Museum administration announced the display of a unique artifact on the occasion of the celebration of the International Day of Peace. The artifact is a lamp in the shape of a dove, which symbolizes peace, and has a chain for hanging, made of bronze and dating back to the Byzantine era.

EGYPT, CAIRO LIBRARY

The Greater Cairo Library, headed by writer Yehia Riad Youssef, is organizing a celebration on the occasion of the International Day of Peace, at 4 pm next Thursday, September 19, in cooperation with the activities of the “I am from this country” cultural salon, under the patronage of Dr. Ahmed Heno, Minister of Culture, and the supervision of director Khaled Galal, Head of the Cultural Production Affairs Sector. The celebration will be hosted by: Major General Hamdi Bakhit, Major General Ahmed Wanis, and Major General Dr. Mahmoud Khalifa, and the evening will be managed by Dr. Fawzia Mohamed.

EGYPT, CAIRO RADIO

Egypt’s Radio Cairo International Presents Special International Day of Peace Talk by Amal El Disuki, Friday September 20, 2024

EGYPT, HELIOPOLIS

Dr. Nabil Helmy, Chairman of the Heliopolis Association, announced the opening of an exhibition entitled “Culture of Peace” at 12 am today, Saturday, at the Heliopolis Library, one of the association’s cultural platforms, with the participation of 15 artists from different age groups. . The Future Library, one of the association’s cultural platforms, will organize a symposium entitled (Internal and External Peace and its Relationship to the Mental Health of Individuals and Peoples) at 6 pm next Thursday, September 26, on the occasion of the International Day of Peace. . . The symposium will address the meaning of peace, the importance of peace for individuals and societies, the relationship between peace and mental health, and practical steps to help individuals achieve psychological peace.

EGYPT, ISMAILIA

The Ismailia Culture Branch organized a number of cultural and artistic activities within the agenda of the General Authority for Culture Palaces, under the supervision of writer Mohamed Abdel Hafez Nasef, Vice President of the Authority, within the framework of the Ministry of Culture’s programs. In celebration of the International Day of Peace, Abu Suwayr Library organized a meeting to discuss the book “Peace of My Country” by Salwa Al-Anani.

EGYPT, MINYA

Today, Saturday, the Peacemakers Committee in Minya Governorate celebrated the International Day of Peace, which falls on September 21 of each year, under the slogan “Blessed are the Peacemakers.” Father Paul Nassif, of the Catholic Diocese of Minya, says that the Peacemakers Committee calls on everyone to spread the culture of tolerance, peace, acceptance of others, instilling good values and noble morals, and rejecting hatred, violence, and extremism. . . Sheikh Gamal Abdel Hamid Ibrahim, a scholar of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif and a member of the Peacemakers Committee, stressed that national unity is the most prominent pillar of patriotism . . The members of the Peacemakers in Minya called on all officials, religious opinion leaders, thinkers, writers and intellectuals to unite efforts to instill the values of tolerance and coexistence and to reject hatred, fanaticism and terrorism.

IRAQ

Iraqi young men and women sent a message on the International Day of Peace, as part of the “Peace Against War” photography workshop established by the United Nations Development Program. Asia, Abdulrahman, Ayat, Nour Eldin, Zaid, Hawra, and other young men and women from Anbar, Diyala, Salah Al-Din, Nineveh, and Kirkuk came together to send a message on the International Day of Peace. These groups are present in five areas in Iraq that were liberated from ISIS invasion: Anbar, Diyala, Salah al-Din, Nineveh and Kirkuk, according to a UN report. Funded by the governments of Denmark, Canada and Germany, members of these groups work together to solve problems related to peace, help people reintegrate into their communities, and even extend their work to solutions to address climate change. . . The UN report quotes Asia Salam from Diyala as saying, “Through photography, drawing, or speaking, we seek to build dialogue with each other. Openness and empathy are key to understanding our differences and creating peaceful societies.” Nour Al-Hamdani from Anbar explains, “60% of our country is made up of young people. Without our active participation, we have no future. We, the youth, are the driving force for change, and our creativity is the key to a more peaceful world.”

ISRAEL

On Saturday Sep 21, International Day of Peace, the Plum Village sangha in Jerusalem will be offering a Peace Walk at 5pm local time. We invite you to send the energy of peace and healing to Israel and Palestine at the same time. You’re also welcome to join a simultaneous session of sitting meditation, chanting and walking meditation led by Blue Cliff Monastery online.

MOROCCO, MARAKECH

Video of celebration of International Day of Peace by children of Planete Montessori School, Marrakech

MOROCCO, RABAT

Rabat – The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) called on Friday the international community to adopt innovative strategies and pool efforts to promote the culture of peace. In a statement on the occasion of the International Day of Peace (21 September), which this year is themed “Let us cultivate a culture of peace”, ICESCO calls for more coordinated efforts to guide, cultivate and promote the culture of peace in order to make societies more resilient and prosperous in the face of growing challenges to peace and security, as well as environmental, economic and social crises affecting a number of countries around the world.

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QATAR

Doha, QNA/ On Tuesday, the Shura Council participated in a parliamentary event organized by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) via videoconference. The event, themed “Peace and Democracy: Can Ballot Boxes Replace Bullets?”, marked the International Day of Democracy (15 September) and the International Day of Peace (21 September).

SAUDI ARABIA

The Intellectual Awareness Department of the General Administration of Education in Taif Governorate organized a remote seminar entitled (Safety is a Value and Behavior) as part of the activities celebrating the International Day of Peace. The symposium included a number of topics, peace is the greeting of Islam, the role of education in achieving peace, messengers of peace from the Kingdom of Islam, stories about peace inspired by prophecy and building peace in the future, and a poem entitled the Kingdom is the source of peace. . . For its part, schools activated this event with many activities and events targeting students and their staff.

SOMALIA

UN University for Peace Celebrates International Day, Pledges to Provide Inspiring Education for Future Generations. On this occasion, Professor Samuel Ewusi, Regional Director of the University for Peace in Africa, said: “If the United Nations University for Peace should be anywhere, it should be in Somalia.” . . Since its establishment in Mogadishu in 2018, the University of Peace in Somalia has graduated over 250 students, increasing the capacity of Somali leadership to define and develop a culture of peace. . . At the recent graduation ceremony at the University for Peace, the head of the UN mission in SOMALIA commented: “This is the only educational institution with an exclusive mandate to deliver peace education, and it is of particular importance here in Somalia.”

SYRIA, MANBIJ CANTON

The Syrian Women’s Council in Manbij Canton organized a dialogue seminar on the International Day of Peace, in which members of the Democratic Autonomous Administration of Manbij Canton, political parties, and independent women’s figures participated, in the hall of the Muhammad Manla Ghazil Library in the center of Manbij city. The symposium began with a minute of silence, then the spokesperson for the Syrian Women’s Office in Manbij Canton, Maryam Hayani, explained the concept of international peace and the urgent need for it, especially in light of the conflicts the world is witnessing between international powers that seek their interests by igniting conflicts between peoples. Then the floor was opened for discussion in front of the attendees, who stressed the necessity of resolving the Syrian crisis, establishing peace there, and liberating the occupied territories.

SYRIA, NORTHEAST

The Confederation of Democratic Society Organizations in Northeast Syria issued a written statement on the occasion of International Peace Day.vThe statement stressed: “We call on all international civil society organizations and human rights institutions to fulfill their duty to support sustainable peace-building efforts in Syria and to cooperate to spread a culture of dialogue instead of violence and discrimination. We see differences as a source of diversity, not as a tool to spread values or to fuel wars. Respect for diversity and acceptance of others is the key to building a strong society based on justice and equality. We therefore call on all peoples of the world to use this day as an opportunity to rethink the need for peace as the only way to resolve the crisis.

TURKEY, ANKARA

The International Day of Peace was observed at Botanik Park in Ankara with a Peace Bell Ringing Ceremony organized by Turkish Japanese Foundation and UN Türkiye. The ceremony was attended by members of diplomatic community, academia, civil society and UN Türkiye staff. Dr. Babatunde Ahonsi, the UN Resident Coordinator in Türkiye, emphasized this year’s theme, “Cultivating a Culture of Peace” . . Assoc. Prof. Dr. Emin Özdamar echoed these sentiments, recalling the painful legacy of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki nearly 80 years ago. . . The ceremony concluded with the ringing of the Peace Bell, a powerful symbol of hope and a call to action for peace, reminding all present of the responsibility to foster a culture of peace in their communities and the world.

TURKEY, IZMAR

On Saturday, the western Turkish city of Izmir witnessed a march in solidarity with the Palestinian people, on the occasion of the International Day of Peace, which falls on September 21. Dozens of demonstrators gathered in Konak Square, where some protesters wore costumes and masks symbolizing different cultures. The demonstrators carried lanterns and walked to the nearby Republic Square, chanting various slogans while playing many musical instruments and beating drums.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, DUBAI

The Sustainable Humanitarian Organization DIHAD organized a humanitarian campaign that included several activities on the occasion of the International Day of Peace, in cooperation with Index Media and the International School of Creative Science. . .  A group of Emirati students shared their vision of peace with the world, with the aim of promoting the values of tolerance and love among all people on earth by creating artistic paintings that express their concept of peace, using colors to convey their messages to the world.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR

The Ministry of Interior, represented by its Human Rights Department, in collaboration with the National Committee for International Humanitarian Law, marked the “International Day of Peace” by hosting a virtual workshop. . . In his opening remarks, Brigadier Mohammed Ali Al Shehhi, Director of the Human Rights Department, emphasized the Ministry’s commitment to participating in global events, particularly those centered on humanitarian values and the promotion of peace and tolerance. . . Major Dr. Hamad Al Shamili, an accredited lecturer by the International Committee of the Red Cross, elaborated on the concept of world peace and its noble goals. He discussed the protection of civilians and peaceful societies under international law, emphasizing the restriction of hostile actions. 

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, SHARJAH

Sharjah Girls Chess and Culture Club organized the International Peace Day event for the club’s players aged 5 to 12 years, in cooperation with the Sharjah Social Services Department, at the club’s headquarters, in which a large number of players participated. . . Najla Al Shamsi, Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of the club, confirmed that the event coincides with the International Day of Peace, “Through the event, we wanted to consolidate the meaning and values of peace for all generations of our society,

YEMEN, AMIDEAST

On the International Day of Peace, celebrated on September 21, AMIDEAST-Aden organized a dialogue session today, Sunday, September 22, that brought together seven young men and seven women from the EASP program to discuss the topic of “Peacemaking” from the perspective of women and youth. . . The session included presentations about the International Day of Peace and an extensive explanation of Resolution 1325, stressing the need to implement these resolutions on the ground to enhance the role of women and youth in achieving sustainable peace.

YEMEN, PEACE PATH FOUNDATION

An event was held on the occasion of the “International Peace Day”, implemented by the Peace Path Foundation under the slogan (Peace for All of Us) and with the participation of elite female cadres, which lasted for only one day, and members of the Women’s Solidarity Network in Aden Governorate . The event was opened via Zoom with a speech by the Country Director of the Peace Path Initiative Foundation – Lawyer / Afraa Al-Hariri, “in which she congratulated all attendees on the occasion of the International Day of Peace, which falls in September of each year… wishing that security, safety, peace and prosperity would prevail in all parts of the country through the combined efforts of everyone, regardless of their affiliation and spectrum, and to come out with a beautiful vision for a bright tomorrow with peace. . . The event concluded with an interactive dialogue, and the most important issues discussed revolved around the status of women and the importance of reflecting their priorities and needs in the Beijing Report, advocacy plans and how to develop them, challenges, difficulties, and proposals for analyzing the context, identifying advocacy groups, and taking into account the targets, influencers, and decision-makers.

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Africa: International Day of Peace

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The following 43 actions in 26 African countries include those listed in Google during the weeks of September 16-28 this year under the key words “International day of peace” and “Journée internationale de la paix.” The events also include some listed on the facebook page for the International Cities of Peace and the website of Campaign Nonviolence.

For events in North Africa see the page of actions in the Arab States .

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Here are excerpts from the articles.

AFRICAN YOUTH

On the International Day of Peace, Deutsch Welle asked young men and women in countries across Africa — from Ethiopia to Nigeria, Congo, Mozambique and Sudan — about what peace means to them.

AFRICAN UNION

Statement by H.E. Bankole Adeoye, Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security on the Occasion of the Commemoration of the 2024 International Day of Peace, 21 September 2024. Today, as we commemorate the International Day of Peace, the African Union (AU) reaffirms its commitment to advancing peace, security and stability in Africa. Particularly so when this year’s event is also being celebrated against the drop of intractable terrorism, insurgency and armed conflicts where in some cases, the concept of protection of civilians is collapsing and genocide is either real or looming, driven by injustice, intolerance, exclusion, poverty, inequality, constitutional governance and climate change challenges. And these serve as grave threats to Africa and indeed global, stability, peace and prosperity.

This year’s Peace Day theme, “Cultivating a Culture of Peace”, is therefore a timely reminder for the AU and its regional economic communities and mechanisms (RECs/RMs), civil society and the private sector as well as our bilateral and multilateral partners, to scale up our individual and collective efforts in holistic peacebuilding approaches. It calls for cross-sectoral responses to the conflict and post-conflict situations in the Horn of Africa, the Lake Chad Basin, the Sahel and the Great Lakes regions, among others, and which must inclusive, owned by the affected communities and jointly supported with adequate and predictable regional, continental and international support. . . In promoting a culture of peace, the Biennale of Luanda, the Pan-African Forum for the Culture of Peace, has become a crucial platform for fostering dialogue and cooperation among African leaders, civil society, and the international community, while emphasizing education, youth empowerment, and intergenerational dialogue.

BENIN

Let’s walk in peace to build a prosperous and ppl Benin. This is the theme dedicated to the celebration of the International Day of Peace which will take place on September 21. As a prelude to this day, the organizers proceeded this Friday, August 30, 2024 in the capital city, to the launch of the activities. It is through a march on the road to peace going from the Charles de Gaulle stadium to the prefecture of Ouémé…

BURKINA FASO

International Day of Peace: The Ministry of Justice calls for a return to endogenous values for the construction of a Burkina Faso of peace and tolerance through a public conference (Video of celebration)

BURUNDI

The Interfaith Council of Burundi (CICB) and Catholic Relief Services (CRS) organized, this September 13, 2024, a press conference on the International Day of Peace. Starting this September 16, 2024, the entire week will be dedicated to peace and a series of activities are planned so that this day of celebration finds the Burundian people in the bath of peace consolidation. “Peace is the pillar of development, and that is why we must preserve it, strengthen it and transmit it to our descendants, so that it can continue to be cultivated even in future generations ,” said Monsignor Joachim Ntahondereye, president of the Interfaith Council of Burundi (CICB) during the press conference.

CAMEROUN, NDOM

In Cameroon, the International Day of Peace was commemorated with a peace march in the town of Ndom, Littoral region. The march was initiated by Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom Cameroon and its partner organisations, including the Cameroonian section of World Beyond War, as part of the series of activities of the Women’s Call for Peace Week. In addition to this march, sports activities and trainings were held in other towns in the country.

CAMEROUN, YAOUNDE

The International Day of Peace was particularly marked at the Ministry of Higher Education , during a special flag-raising ceremony, chaired by the head of this ministerial department, Professor Jacques Fame Ndongo. During this ceremony, the member of the Government raised a symbolic tree of peace, thus recalling the values of serenity and solidarity that were once dear to the Cameroonian people. A gesture that takes on a particular meaning in a country where peace seems to have become an increasingly distant ideal.

CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC

On the occasion of the International Day of Peace, Radio Ndeke Luka offers you the “Peace File” of its 1 p.m. news on September 21. . . . Musician Hervé Chetani announces a concert on the occasion of the International Day of Peace. The event is set for September 21, 2024 in Bangui. Hervé Chetani was the guest of the 100% Musique program on Radio Ndeke Luka on Saturday, September 14.

CHAD

The Mediation of the Republic of Chad, in partnership with the United Nations system, celebrated the International Day of Peace within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The ceremony, chaired by Mr. Saleh KEBZABO, Mediator of the Republic, was also attended by Dr. François Batalingaya, Resident Coordinator of the United Nations system and Humanitarian Coordinator in Chad, as well as other personalities. The event opened with a passionate speech by Mr. KEBZABO, who stressed the importance of strengthening peace and social cohesion for the well-being of all Chadians.

COMORES

The International Day of Peace was celebrated at the Mrodju Palace on Saturday, September 21, by the Governor of Ngazidja in the presence of the United Nations Coordinator. This event aims to promote a culture of peace through education and awareness-raising. The Governor, Mze Mohamed Ibrahim, stressed the importance of national unity, highlighting the peaceful heritage of Islam and coexistence. . . . Mohamed Soulaimane Azhar, executive director of the NGO Salam, proposed a collective approach to resolve these problems. He called for bringing together experts in social peace, the national police, the media and associative actors to discuss solutions and establish sustainable peace policies. This day emphasized the necessary collaboration between the authorities, associations and civil society to prevent and resolve conflicts.

COTE D’IVOIRE

Video from UN Women Ivory Coast. On this International Day of Peace, the mediators share with us their vision of a peaceful world.

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO, GOMA AND KINSHASA

Art to highlight and celebrate peace. This is the ambition of the murals that will be created in Kinshasa and Goma on the occasion of the International Day of Peace, 2024 edition. In the capital of North Kivu, Didier Binyungu will propose an original creation. The graffiti artist’s work, which will be 4.50 meters long and whose theme will be “Disinformation, a scourge that undermines peace”, will be created on the exterior wall of the Uruguayan battalion of MONUSCO, in Goma. . . Didier Binyungu embodies the idea that “Peace begins with me”. His artistic commitment, his passion for graffiti and his desire to raise awareness through art make him a valuable ambassador for peace in the DRC and beyond.

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO, RADIO OKAPI

On the sidelines of the International Day of Peace, celebrated on September 21 each year, Radio Okapi organized, on September 4 in Kinshasa, a public program “Okapi Service” around the issue of disinformation and the dangers it poses to peace. Among the guests, information experts, artists as well as youth and student associations. All this followed by an attentive and curious audience, on the theme: “Disinformation: a scourge that undermines peace”. . . Artists were also there, which begs the question: what about art in all this? For slam poet Yekima De Bel Art, art can help fight disinformation. Here he tells us how: “ Art is a force, a power. We are ambassadors of values, but we have to realize it. It is only through text, art, composition that we can invite people to cultivate the culture of peace.”

ETHIOPIA, ADDIS ABABA

The 2024 international day of peace celebrated today in Addis Ababa under the theme “Cultivating a Culture of Peace.” The event brought together Heads of UN agencies in Ethiopia, representatives of civil society organizations, youth and women networks and other pertinent stakeholders.

ETHIOPIA, US EMBASSY

U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa, Etoto Street: U.S. Government Celebrates the International Day of Peace with Dire Dawa Peace Walk

GABON

On the occasion of the International Day of Peace, the United Nations System organized, from September 21 to 22, a series of activities with the aim of educating young people on the notion of peace. The stadium of the national gendarmerie of the Gros-Bouquet camp, in the 1st district of Libreville, served as a setting for the said events intended for entertainment and leisure. On this occasion, children in difficulty (from several reception centers), women’s and youth associations… joined forces with other young people around the theme of this 10th edition, namely “the law”. The various agencies present took the opportunity to show and explain to the large audience what they do to contribute to a world without violence.

GAMBIA

The coordinator of theGambia chapter of World Beyond War gave an interview to Radio Paraiso Soninkara on youth participation in nation building. In particular, he praised the potential of Gambian youth and their willingness to face multiple challenges to make their voice heard and participate in peace processes.

GHANA

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has observed the International Day of Peace at 2 Garrison, Takoradi, on Tuesday, 24 September 2024. . . under the theme ‘Cultivating the Culture of Peace: GAF’s Contribution’. As part of activities to mark the first day of the celebration, military personnel and Defence Civilian Staff drawn from 2 Battalion of Infantry, Naval Base Sekondi and Air Force Base Takoradi embarked on a peace walk through some principal streets of Takoradi. The walk began at the Airforce Base Takoradi and ended at Air Force Recruit Training School where lectures and presentations were delivered by resource persons.

GUINEA-BISSAU

Prime Minister Rui Duarte Barros spoke at an event commemorating the International Day of Peace, which took place under the motto: “The importance of inter-religious dialogue in consolidating peace and preventing radicalism and violent extremism”, organized by the Government, the United Nations and the Peace Observatory. . ; He said that, as an attentive citizen and head of government in particular, he has followed the dynamics of rapprochement and sharing of vision among religious leaders on various issues in society facilitated by the Peace Observatory project. . . In Guinea-Bissau, celebrations of the International Day of Peace have been taking place since 16 September, with activities promoted by those responsible for the Peacebuilding Fund (PBF) projects in the communities of Gabu, Biombo and Bissau.
In this context, on 21 September, the UN supported the organization of a series of events in Bissau, including: musical entertainment with the participation of artists, a campaign to promote understanding of the concept of peace among Guineans, with videos available on UN digital platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

GUINEA-BISSAU, INSTITUTE FOR THE CONSOLIDATION OF PEACE

Video of Ceremony commemorating the International Day of Peace, promoted by the Institute for the Consolidation of Peace “Voz di Paz”…

GUINEA-BISSAU, CONCERT

Video: The United Nations invites all Guineans to participate in a musical concert in celebration of the International Day of Peace under the motto “Cultivating the Culture of Peace” with Jovem Binham, Mimi Reis, Mimi Reis, Pensador, DJ Secov, Scro Guigui, Ganda G, DJ Júlio, Grandchildren of Amizade Kelelé.

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KENYA, KISUMU COUNTY

Kisumu County residents and leaders gathered at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Sports Complex to commemorate the International Day of Peace, highlighting the importance of fostering a culture of peace for development. . . The event, organised by the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC), brought together representatives from both national and county governments, as well as NGOs such as TINADA Organisation, Social Justice Centre Working for Peace, Lead Initiative Kenya, Act, Kenya Female Advisory Organisation (KEFEADO), Pambazuko la Wanawake Magharibi, Kisumu Progressive Youth, Nyalenda Young Turks, and The Free Pentecostal Fellowship in Kenya (FPFK) church, among others. Participants held a peace march from Kondele to the venue, planted tree seedlings, and engaged in mock sports activities to symbolise unity and mutual coexistence.

KENYA, MANDERA COUNTRY

Video of celebration of International Day of Peace dedicated to restoring peace across the region.

KENYA, NAIROBI: An invitation to all Sudanese men and women in Nairobi to celebrate the International Day of Peace, with our wishes to stop the war in Sudan and silence the ugly sound of the gun forever. A symposium and concert performed by voices calling for peace, peace artists Muhammad Adam Wad Abouh and Al-Abnoosa Fadwa

KENYA, TURKANA COUNTY

Preparations for this year’s International Day of Peace, set for September 21st, are in top gear at the Lokiriama Peace Monument, where Turkana County will host the commemorative event. . . The Deputy County Secretary in charge of Cabinet Affairs, Dr Albert Gamoe, outlined that this year’s celebrations will feature a peace-themed football tournament with eight teams, a night vigil at the monument, a cross-border peace dialogue, traditional dances, artistic performances, and speeches from leaders.
“Our goal is to foster an environment where local communities can strengthen peacebuilding efforts through meaningful dialogue and networking, while receiving messages on the importance of maintaining peaceful coexistence,” . . “We expect our Ateker communities from Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, Ethiopia and Pokots to join us for the celebrations on the 21st, after which we will proceed to Lodwar for the grand Tobong’ulore festival,” he concluded.

KENYA, WAJIR COUNTY

The International Day of Peace 2024 was marked with celebrations in Diif, Wajir county, under the theme “Cultivating a Peaceful Culture.” The event was attended by Wajir South MP Mohamed Adow, Nominated MP Sulekha Harun, Garissa Women Representative Udgoon Siyad, and representatives from the Deris Wanaag umbrella, led by the Agency for Peace and Development (APiD). Security officials and peace leaders were also present during the event on September 21, emphasizing the collaborative effort required to maintain stability in the border town, which lies at the frontier of Kenya and Somalia.

LIBERIA

The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has by proclamation declared Saturday, September 21, 2024 as International Day of Peace to be observed throughout the Republic as a Working Holiday. . . The proclamation urges all citizens, government ministries, autonomous agencies, civil society organizations and private businesses, schools and colleges, places of worship, individuals within the borders to join the New African Research and Development Agency (NARDA) to plan and implement appropriate programs befitting the occasion.

LIBERIA, BONG COUNTY

The Foundation for International Dignity (FIND) on September 21 joined the rest of the world to celebrate the International Day of Peace in David Dean Town, Kokoyah District#1, Bong County. . . The nongovernmental organization’s Executive Director, Mr. JuaKollie, said, “Today, FIND and its partners joined the rest of the world in recognition of the International Day of Peace through a grand parade and indoor program spreading messages of peace, and this day is being celebrated under the global theme: “Cultivating a culture of peace.” Grace Tulay, an 8th-grade student of the Tutu Memorial Preparatory School in David Dean Town, read the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Gutierres International Day of Peace message.

LIBERIA, MONROVIA

The Civil Peace Service Liberia (CPSL) recently marked the International Day of Peace with a vibrant and inspiring event in Monrovia. This year’s global theme, *“Cultivating the Culture of Peace,”* was locally adapted by CPSL under the subtheme, “Promoting a Society Free of Drugs and Substance Abuse through Effective Partnerships.”

MAURITIUS

On the International Day of Peace, the President of the Republic of Mauritius, Prithivirajsing Roopun, launched the booklet titled “Inter-Religious Dialogue within different religions” , at the State House, Réduit. This booklet highlights the importance of inter-religious dialogue to promote peace and respect in the multicultural society. The ceremony was attended by representatives of the Council of Religions, including Father Phillipe Goupille, Allia Syed Hossen-Gooljar and other personalities.

MOZAMBIQUE

Today, on the International Day of Peace , we celebrate the tireless efforts of the Wiwanana Foundation in the conflict-affected areas of Cabo Delgado Province . Working in communities such as Soco and on the islands of Sito and Namau in the Metuge District , the Foundation has promoted the establishment of Peace Committees . These committees serve as a powerful social tool, bringing together community members to identify, discuss and prevent conflicts. Through dialogue and cooperation, Peace Committees help build collective and sustainable solutions to the challenges communities face, creating a safer and more harmonious environment.

NIGER

9th edition of the celebration of the International Day of Peace by the High Authority for the Consolidation of Peace (HACP) with the theme to promote a culture of peace. General Stadium, Saturday 21 September (video of the celbration).

NIGERIA

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, has joined the rest of the world to mark the International Day of Peace. Speaking during a symposium, which is part of the activities to mark the day, with the theme “Cultivating a Culture of Peace,” the FCT Commandant Olusola Odumosu said “Peace is not merely the absence of war; it is a way of life. It is a conscious choice to resolve conflict through dialogue, empathy and understanding.” . . The one-week long event began on Monday, 23rd September 2024 with Peace Walk from the Command Headquarters at Wuse, Zone 5, Abuja has activities lined up which include a symposium, media parley, peace seminars in secondary schools in the six (6) Area Councils of the FCT.

NIGERIA, ABUJA

The International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF) has marked this year’s International Day of Peace in Abuja with the call on the international community to embrace peace. Speaking at the event, the representative of OIF, Madame Tran Thi Hoang Mai, said every human irrespective of colour and beliefs must embrace peace and make the world a better place to live. . . The host of the event, Dr Dele Babade, in his remarks, said the world need the tripod stand of peace, love, and unity which he described are essential in building blocks of a strong community.

NIGERIA, KADUNA STATE

The Commandant of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Kaduna State Command, Nuhu Muhammadu has advised residents of Kaduna State to live in peace with one another. The Commandant made the call during the commemoration of International Day of Peace with the theme, ‘Cultivating the Culture of Peace,’ held at the Kaduna State University on Saturday.

SENEGAL

The Senegal Chapter of World Beyond War organized a special webinar on the theme “Promoting a culture of peace through youth” . . that explored innovative strategies to engage youth in peacebuilding, the importance of youth leadership in conflict prevention, and how to transform global challenges into local opportunities for peace.September 21 was also the first anniversary of the chapter, as it was launched last year during the International Day of Peace in Ziguinchor on September 21, 2023.

SOUTH AFRICA

Video of Montessori school children in Hatfield singing for peace in coordination with Montessori schools around the world.

SOUTH SUDAN

The cultural diversity of South Sudan was on show through the vibrant and energetic performances of multiple ethnic groups at an International Peace Day event in Juba . . Nineteen-year-old performer, Everlyne Batista, described her participation as an opportunity to put the trauma of conflict behind her and embrace feelings of unity and hope.
“With peace, I can go to school, I can live without the stress I had before, including losing my relatives. . . Politics dominated discussions among the country’s leaders, civil society, and international peace partners at the event, particularly the extension of the transitional period of the government and postponement of elections for further two years. . . Acting Minister of Peacebuilding, Losuba Wongo, acknowledged the collective responsibility for peace.
“Every individual has a role to play in nurturing peace in our communities and our hearts. Every act of kindness, every effort to understand each other and every dialogue brings us closer to lasting peace,” he said. “We have endured too much hardship, displacement and loss of life, yet amongst those challenges, we have demonstrated incredible strength and unity. Peace is not merely a dream; it can be achieved together”

TANZANIA, DAR ES SALAAM

Vice President Dr Philip Mpango is expected to lead over 2,000 participants, including diplomats and religious leaders, in a major symposium marking the International Day of Peace. The event, organized by the Chairman of the Religious Committee on Peace and Reconciliation, will be held at Karimjee grounds in Dar es Salaam.

TANZANIA, ZANZIBAR

Zanzibar Community in the Transition towards a Culture of Peace in the XXI Century (see photo above and article here.)

TOGO

The coordinator of the Togo chapter of World Beyond War organised two activities, on the culture of peace and the mobilisation of members for the good functioning of the chapter. The first activity At the second meeting, the children committed themselves to peace, dialogue and non-violence and reflected on what they can do to spread peace. At the second, the members discussed the theme “PEACE IN ITSELF! NO TO WAR!”. On the same occasion, the chapter held its general assembly.

TOGO, LOMÉ

This year’s International Day of Peace will be marked by a major event: the Pan-African Conference for Peace and Security (COPPS), which will be held on 21 September in the Togolese capital. Entitled “Peace in Africa: Myths or Reality?”, this conference aims to examine in depth the challenges and opportunities for establishing sustainable peace on the African continent. Organised by the international NGO Mouvement des Jeunes pour la Promotion de la Paix (MJPP) and supported by the Ministry of Territorial Administration, Decentralisation and Customary Chieftaincy of Togo, the COPPS will bring together political leaders, security experts, representatives of civil society, as well as young people and women. All these actors, committed to a more peaceful Africa, will discuss ways to strengthen the capacities of local communities to face crises and security threats.

UGANDA, KAMPALA: Salamedia Center and I Am Peace Campaign cordially invite you to attend the International Day of Peace event to be held at Salamedia Center – Kampala, on Saturday, September 21, 2024. The evening will include a dialogue seminar to talk about peace, and a singing performance to support peace. The event will be accompanied by an exhibition of paintings by the visual artist Nasreddin Al-Doma, celebrating peace and diversity in Sudan.

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For an Urgent change in Global Governance

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An article by Federico Mayor Zaragoza* in Other News (translation by CPNN)

“No challenge is beyond the creative capacity of the human species.”
J. F. Kennedy, June 1963.

A turning point has arrived where situations of an irreversible nature have been reached. We must ensure that circumstances do not occur that inevitably require new solutions. And that despair does not spread. A citizenry that is aware of its equal dignity and capable of expressing itself that must, at last, put into practice the lucid Charter of the United Nations: “We, the peoples… have resolved to spare succeeding generations the horror of war.” War and other “horrors,” such as the deterioration of the environment and, therefore, of the habitability of planet Earth.

The urgent time has come to act, to move from being impassive spectators of what happens to being very diligent actors. Not one more day of “silent listeners.” It is time for action, not to be simple receivers of frequently biased information, but actors who participate, each in our own field, keeping in mind Burke’s maxim: “No one makes a greater mistake than he who does nothing because he thinks he could do only very little.” Every seed, without exception, is necessary. Every grain of sand. Every drop.

There are moments, very few, when suddenly change is possible. The radical change that is required can only be imagined as the result of a great global clamor of “We, the peoples”, finally capable, with a resolute attitude, of carrying out the transition from force to words, from imposition to joint reflection.

It is necessary and urgent that many voices be mobilized, aware that now – equal in dignity and capable of participating – we must act without further delay. Yes: now, for the first time in history, “We, the peoples…” can achieve the removal of the veto in the United Nations … and in the European Union, also disqualified from decision-making by the requirement of “unanimity”, the antithesis of democracy.

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It is imperative to address the great challenges on a global scale, before their solution is no longer possible. The major priorities of food, access to drinking water, quality health services, care for the environment, education, emigration… are challenges to which we must respond together.

Inventing the future. Through modern technology, the best expression of the voice of the people, of solidarity at a global level, can take place. Civil society now has, in addition to its undeniable leading role in solidarity aid, the possibility of making itself heard.

The human species yearns for, dreams of, a “new beginning”, where instead of preparing for war, it achieves peace by listening, understanding, uniting voices and efforts.

In 79 years (since 1945) it has NOT been possible to apply the UN Charter, to fulfill the will of “We, the peoples…”, always silenced by the veto, by plutocratic and supremacist governance. It was Eisenhower, the President of the United States, who had the courage, on January 20, 1961, to convey to his successor, John Fitzgerald Kennedy, and to the American people, that it was not the president who really ruled in America, but the “military-industrial complex.” From President Wilson’s creation of the League of Nations at the end of the First World War to Roosevelt’s founding of the United Nations, the opportunities for the transition of the power of the word have progressively faded. Now, as I continue to stress the time has come for “We, the peoples…”

And what must we do immediately, thinking of future generations? It is not a question of economic, political, social dispositions… It is, above all, a question of inventing a different future. In this regard, I will never forget what Professor Hans Krebs, Nobel Prize winner in Biochemistry, told me in his Oxford laboratory: “The solution is not in these sophisticated instruments, nor in the collection of data… The solution is to think what no one has thought before”… Yes: each human being, is unique and capable of creating, our hope.

Let us give wings to the human species so that, without vetoes, it may act democratically for the great transition from the force to the word.

The world is entering a new era. We have many things to preserve for the future and many others to change decisively. At last, the people. At last, the voice of the people. At last, citizen power. At last, the word and not the force. A culture of peace and never again a culture of war.

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*Federico Mayor Zaragoza (Barcelona, 1934) Doctor in Pharmacy from the Complutense University of Madrid (1958), has been a professor at different Spanish universities and has held numerous political positions, including that of Minister of Education and Science (1981-82). Between 1987 and 1999 he was Director General of UNESCO. He is currently President of the Foundation for a Culture of Peace.

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At the Fête de l’Huma, independent media in full swing

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An article by Juliette Quef in Vert.eco (translation by CPNN)

It’s urgent: in the face of the extreme right and the “bollorisation” of information, the ecosystem of “Indés” is joining forces by means of the Village of Independent Media at the Fête de l’Huma, the launch of a cooperative to finance them and a House of Free Media.

“It’s great that you’re here”, “it’s nice to see the independent media gathered together”: this weekend, La déferlante, Basta, Blast, Politis, Streetpress, Fakir, Reporterre, l’Age de Faire, Au poste, Mediapart, Socialter, Le média, Le chiffon, Reporters sans frontières, Acrimed, and of course Vert, were gathered under a huge 400 m² marquee, in the heart of the Fête de l’Huma, in Plessis-Pâté (Essonne). The 89th edition of the Fête attracted more than 450,000 participants in three days.

In the Village, at the center of the twenty or so stands, the conference space was filled with people and hosted rich discussions on sexist and sexual violence, freedom of the press and environmental mobilizations against the far right.

From September 13 to 15 at the Fête de l’Huma, the Village of Independent Media brought together around twenty media outlets. © Margot Desmons / Vert

Fight against the far right and the “bollorization” of the world

This first edition of the Independent Media Village at the Fête de l’Huma has its roots in the rallies against the far right, which were held on June 27 and July 3, Place de la République, in Paris. Organized in just a few days by the “Indés” and civil society, each of them brought together some 30,000 participants (our report).

“At that point, the priority was no longer our media but the event itself,” says Mathieu Molard, editor-in-chief of Streetpress, one of the initiators of the rallies. The unity of the organizers was very strong and we had the impression of having contributed, through these rallies and our investigations, to preventing the far right from gaining power.” With these links strengthened in the face of the emergency, the newspaper L’Humanité then offered to host the “Indés” at the Fête de l’Huma.

“The Independent Media Village was a huge success, we were always full,” rejoices Agnès Rousseaux, director of Politis. For me, it is a sign of a strong demand from the public for places where the press converges and an awareness on the part of the media that there is a need to strengthen and support each other. The Village gave us visibility that we would never have had on our own. Uniting allows us to increase our impact and our audience tenfold.”

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Free flow of information, How is it important for a culture of peace?

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Coop-media: financing the “Indés”, the nerve of the war

Faced with the rise of the extreme right, the actors of the social and solidarity economy (ESS) have also mobilized to accelerate their Coop-media project, a cooperative intended to finance independent media. Its launch is scheduled for October 9, at the Climate Academy, in Paris.

“Between ESS and independent media, we have the same challenges,” says Lucie Anizon, general secretary of Enercoop and one of the coordinators of Coop-media. We are facing behemoths and the alternatives are struggling.” The idea is to raise funds to participate in the financing of committed media that carry “humanist and progressive values for a more ecological, united and democratic society.”

Starting October 9, citizens, media and businesses will be able to take shares in Coop-media and participate in the governance of the cooperative according to the principle of 1 person = 1 vote. The fundraising will then make it possible to open calls for projects from 2025.

“I discovered a very disunited ecosystem of independent media,” confides Lucie Anizon. In the cooperative community, we know how to organize ourselves and we know that solidarity is the key to resilience.”

The initiative that has been rather well received by information professionals. “We lack structures that come to finance our media,” notes Mathieu Molard. “Banks do not understand our economic models. For example, they think that donations are not reliable. We have difficulty finding money, even public money, to develop ourselves, and this forces us to turn to private patrons.”

A House of Free Media to Welcome Everyone

After ten years of effort and an aborted project, the Paris Council has now voted unanimously to sell a building located at 70 boulevard Barbès, in the 18th arrondissement of Paris, to the left-wing millionaire Olivier Legrain, patron of the independent press and several refugee aid associations, and to the Bellevilles real estate company, to create a House of Free Media.

With a surface area of 4,000 m², it should accommodate, from the end of 2026, the premises of dozens of independent media and their ecosystem, video studios, as well as a café-bookstore and coworking spaces. The goal: to contribute to the defense of freedom of the press and pluralism in the media. “We want to create an emblematic place for freedom of the press in Paris,” explains Agnès Rousseaux. A space of excitement and abundance to wage the cultural battle and experiment with new ways of producing and disseminating information.”

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UN General Assembly demands Israel end ‘unlawful presence’ in Occupied Palestinian Territory

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An article from the United Nations

The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday [September 18] voted overwhelmingly to adopt a resolution that demands that Israel “brings to an end without delay its unlawful presence” in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.

With a recorded vote of 124 nations in favour, 14 against, and 43 abstentions, the resolution calls for Israel to comply with international law and withdraw its military forces, immediately cease all new settlement activity, evacuate all settlers from occupied land, and dismantle parts of the separation wall it constructed inside the occupied West Bank.

[Editor’s note: Click here for a full listing of how the countries voted.]

UN Photo/Evan Schneider Result of the General Assembly vote on a draft resolution on the ICJ advisory opinion on the legal consequences arising from Israel’s policies and practices in the Occupied Palestinian Territory

The General Assembly further demanded that Israel return land and other “immovable property”, as well as all assets seized since the occupation began in 1967, and all cultural property and assets taken from Palestinians and Palestinian institutions.

The resolution also demands Israel allow all Palestinians displaced during the occupation to return to their place of origin and make reparation for the damage caused by its occupation.

The resolution stems from the advisory opinion issued by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in July, in which the Court declared that Israel’s continued presence in the Territory “is unlawful”, and that “all States are under an obligation not to recognize” the decades-long occupation.

Click here for the full text of the resolution and here for our live coverage of the meeting.

Threat to peace and security

The Assembly “strongly deplored the continued and total disregard and breaches” by the Government of Israel of its obligations under the UN Charter, international law and UN resolutions, stressing that such breaches “seriously threaten” regional and international peace and security.

It also recognized that Israel “must be held to account for any violations” of international law in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including of international humanitarian and human rights laws.

The text says Israel “must bear the legal consequences of all its internationally wrongful acts, including by making reparation for the injury, including any damage, caused by such acts.”

The General Assembly highlighted the need for the establishment of an international mechanism for reparations to address damage, loss, or injury caused by Israel’s actions.

It also called for creating an international register of damage caused, to document evidence and related claims.

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How can war crimes be documented, stopped, punished and prevented?

How can a culture of peace be established in the Middle East?

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International conference

The resolution also includes a decision to convene an international conference during the Assembly’s current session to implement UN resolutions pertaining to the question of Palestine and the two-State solution for the achievement of a just, lasting and comprehensive peace in the Middle East.

Additionally, the Assembly requested the UN Secretary-General to present proposals for a mechanism to follow up on Israel’s violations of article 3 of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, as identified by the ICJ.

Article 3 refers to racial segregation and apartheid and the undertaking by International Convention’s States Parties to prevent, prohibit and eradicate all practices of this nature in territories under their jurisdiction.

Call on States

In its resolution, the General Assembly called upon all UN Member States to comply with their obligations under international law and take concrete steps to address Israel’s ongoing presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.

The Assembly urged States to refrain from recognizing Israel’s presence in the Territory as lawful and to ensure that they do not provide aid or assistance in maintaining the situation created by the occupation. This includes taking measures to prevent their nationals, companies, and entities under their jurisdiction from engaging in activities that support or sustain Israel’s occupation.

Additionally, the Assembly called on States to cease importing products originating from Israeli settlements and to halt the transfer of arms, munitions, and related equipment to Israel in cases where there are reasonable grounds to suspect they may be used in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.

Moreover, the resolution urged States to implement sanctions, such as travel bans and asset freezes, against individuals and entities involved in maintaining Israel’s unlawful presence in the Territory. This includes addressing issues related to settler violence and ensuring that those engaged in these activities face legal and financial consequences.
Adjournment

Finally, the Assembly temporarily adjourned its tenth emergency special session and authorized the President of the General Assembly to reconvene the session upon request from Member States.

The special session is a continuation of the tenth emergency special session of the General Assembly that last met in May amid the ongoing crisis in Gaza, during which it adopted a resolution , laying out additional rights for the State of Palestine’s participation in Assembly meetings.

That resolution did not grant Palestine the right to vote or put forward its candidature to UN Main Organs such as the Security Council or the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).

It also did not confer membership to the State of Palestine, which requires a specific recommendation from the Security Council.

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