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Dr David Adams is the coordinator of the Culture of Peace News Network. He retired in 2001 from UNESCO where he was the Director of the Unit for the International Year for the Culture of Peace, proclaimed for the Year 2000 by the United Nations General Assembly.

Europe: International Day of Peace

FREE FLOW OF INFORMATION .

A survey by CPNN

We list here 191 events in 10 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 websites of International Cities of Peace Facebook and the website of the Collectif de 21 septembre.

In addition to these, over 300 events are listed on the maps of One Day One Choir and Montessori schools singing for peace, but there is no indication which took place this year and which took place only in previous years.

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.


BELGIUM – 114 MUNICIPALITIES

September 21, 2021 #drapeaudelapaix #vredesvlag – Campaign 2021 No new nuclear bombs in Belgium – Sign the UN treaty on nuclear weapons. Let us also make the abolition of these weapons of mass destruction a political priority in Belgium. Global nuclear disarmament is possible if all countries sign the United Nations Treaty for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, which has been in force since January 2021. Unfortunately, Belgium has still not adhered to the ban on nuclear weapons from the UN. Find here the letter sent to all mayors.

Participating municipalities (114): Amay, Andenne, Anderlues, Anhee, Ans, Anzegem, Arendonk, Assesse, Avelgem, Awans, Aywaille, Beernem, Beerse, Beersel, Bièvre, Bonheiden, Bouillon, Brakel, Brugge, Bütgenbach, Chaumont-Gistoux, Colfontaine, Couvin, Deerlijk, Drongenbos, Enghien, Engis, Erquelinnes, Essen, Fleurus, Flobecq, Fontaine-L’Evêque, Genappe, Ghent, Geraardsbergen, Gerpinnes, Gistel, Haacht, Ham, Ham-sur-Heure-Nalinnes, Hamme, Hamont-Achel, Hastière, Havelange, Heers, Herbeumont, Heusden-Zolder, Hoeselt, Holsbeek, Horebeke, Hotton, Izegem, Jodoigne, Juprelle, Kontich, Kortessem, Laarne, La Calamine, Lanaken, Lede, Léglise, Leuven, Libramont-Chevigny, Lierde, Lincent, Lobbes , Maaseik, Maldegem, Malmedy, Manage, Marchin, Meise, Merksplas, Morlanwelz, Mouscron, Nivelles, Ohey, Oudenaarde, Oupeye, Péruwelz, Perwez, Pittem, Plombieres, Quaregnon, Ramillies, Ravels, Rebecq,Rijkevorsel, Roosdaal, Ruiselede, Sambreville, Sint-Lievens – Houtem, Spa, Stabroek, Stavelot, Steenokkerzeel, Stekene, Ternat, Theux, Thuin, Tielt, Tielt-Winge, Tubize, Viroinval, Visé, Vresse-sur-Semois, Wachtebeke, Walhain, Wavre, Wervik, Westerlo, Zandhoven, Zedelgem and Zelzate.

NICOSIA, CYPRUS

Nicosia’s Home for Cooperation is a fitting place to celebrate International Day of Peace, a space for dialogue, action and togetherness. On September 21, Home for Cooperation will hold a series of events including workshops, a tour and music. The events will begin in the afternoon with a three-hour workshop titled Promoting Peace for a Sustainable World from 4.30pm to 7.30pm. And while the workshop is on, a walking tour will take place with Vijdan Şengör and Myrto Skouroupathi called Sustainable Nicosia: Current Challenges and Future Visions. The tour will leave at 5.30pm and will cover a two-hour route. From 7.30pm onwards various DJs will take over the decks of the Home Café’s veranda, first DJ Julio and then Radio Pangea, while several drinks and food options will be available.

ACHÈRES, FRANCE

Day of peace, tree of peace. Ceremony at Allée de l’Eglantine Park at 10:30 AM.
Blossom of the tree of peace and glass of friendship.

ALBI, FRANCE

Rally for peace. Gathering in Albi on Saturday September 25 from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on the Esplanade LAPEROUSE.. Information, exchanges, petitions, posters, debates, documents

ANGERS, FRANCE

Activities underway for the International Day of Peace
– Septmber 21, 6:00 p.m. celebration of the international day of peace at the place de la paix Angers,
– Saturday September 25: March for peace, nuclear disarmament and the climate, for social justice and human rights, Place Lorraine 2:30 p.m. in Angers

AUDINCOURT, FRANCE

The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed September 21 the International Day of Peace. In 2000, the City of Audincourt joined in this day, which aims to commemorate and strengthen the ideals of peace among all nations and peoples. The 2021 Commemoration will be held this Saturday, September 25, 2021 at 11:00 am at the Peace Tree on the Human Rights Esplanade, in front of the Municipal Library.

AVIGNON, FRANCE

Avignon: collective of mutual aid and support for Afghan exiles and their families. Support rally organized this Tuesday, September 21, Jean-Jaurès course in Avignon.
The collective, which has 61 people, was launched on August 23, after the Taliban coup. It accompanies exiles whose families are still in Afghanistan and helps them find accommodation. . . .A conference-debate on Afghanistan is scheduled this Wednesday, September 22 at 6.15 p.m., at Steam Fennel, 145, rue Carreterie, with the Friends of the Diplomatic World. It will be led by Adam Baczko, researcher at the National Center for Scientific Research and at CESSP (European Center for Sociology and Political Science).

BLÉNOD-LÈS-PONT-À-MOUSSON, FRANCE

Podcast by Escale: the weekly magazine: Let’s all adopt behaviors conducive to peace – September 17, 2021
This week we are celebrating the International Day of Peace with the Vincent Van Gogh College in Blénod-lès-Pont-à-Mousson, near Nancy in France. With the team of its Webradio, Eco Radio, a 100% sustainable development radio station, we will see how young people aspire to peace, not only in this college but also in Benin. With UNESCO, we will come back to this year’s theme: “Getting up, for a more equitable and sustainable world”.

BLOIS, FRANCE

Peace hike: Sunday September 26, 2021 at BLOIS (departure from the parking lot of the Allées stadium) 4 5,10,15,20 km course. Registration from 7:30 am

BORDEAUX, FRANCE

Rally for peace. Meeting in Bordeaux Saturday September 25, 2021 at 10:30 am, Place des Droits de’Homme.

BOURGES, FRANCE

Afghanistan evening, the fiasco. Testimonies, exchanges, poetry, video on Afghanistan in Bourges this year. The evening will be punctuated by Afghan poetry and embellished with a small snack. Free entry in compliance with barrier sanitary measures.

CAHORS, FRANCE

In Cahors in the Lot, the date of Tuesday, September 21 was chosen for a gathering at 5.30 p.m. in Cahors in front of the town hall.
This initiative will be held within the framework of the International Day of Peace decreed by the United Nations. Its theme will be peace, climate, nuclear disarmament, social justice and human rights. It will be held at the call of the CGT, the Mouvement pour la Paix, EELV, Snuipp / FSU, SUD Education Solidaires, Libraithèque / Le Droit à la laesse, ETM, PCF, Génération.S, France Insoumise, Les Amis de l ‘Huma, LDH, Ensemble, MJC Cahors, Amigrants.

CARRIÈRES-SOUS-POISSY, FRANCE

On the International Day of Peace, to promote the Culture of Peace, the municipality, in partnership with the Carrières-sous-Poissy Peace Movement, invites you to participate in a conference. An exhibition will also be visible. The youngest will participate through a drawing competition and will be able to hang a message of hope on the tree of peace.

CHALETTE SUR LOING, FRANCE

To celebrate the International Day of Peace: African & female groove concert, organized by the City of Chalette / Loing: at the Le Hangar cultural space.

CHAMBÉRY, FRANCE

On the occasion of the International Day of Peace: I walk for peace and social justice. Saturday September 25, 10 a.m., in CHAMBÉRY. Walk from the Pierre Cot space, Quai des Allobroges, to the Town Hall. Sponsored by AFPS, Alternative et Autogestion, Amnesty International, ASEP, Cap à gauche, CGT UL, CGT-UD, EELV, Ensemble! 73, FSU, La Libre Pensée, La Ligue des Droits de l’Homme, La France Insoumise, PG, PCF 73, The Peace Movement, SNES73, SNUIpp, Solidaires 73, All Migrants 73…

CHÂTEAU-ARNOUX, FRANCE

The Manosque Peace Committee has planned a Peace March on Saturday September 25 at 2:30 p.m. in Château-Arnoux (City of Peace).
Departure from the pacifist war memorial, walk to the gingko biloba planted with the children of a school.

CHERBOURG-EN-COTENTIN, FRANCE

Cherbourg-en-Cotentin: Gathering at the foot of the olive tree of Peace. Gathering on September 21, 2021 at the foot of the Olive Tree of Peace. Then we will head towards Boulevard de la Saline. There we will stop in front of the monument “the departure” which mentions the thousands of people who left Cherbourg for distant countries and we will also stop in front of a plaque which evokes the immigrants who left Cherbourg.

CONCARNEAU, FRANCE

September 24 in Concarneau: A theatrical stroll through Ville-Close will evoke the 2021 World Days of Peace.

CORRÈZE, FRANCE – 8 MUNICIPALITIES

Corrèze: Trees of peace. September 21 is approaching; like every year, our committee intends to give full importance to the International Day of Peace.
Here is the list of events organized around the Peace Tree in each municipality with the children of the school, except in Brive where it will take the form of a gathering in the presence of the municipality around the Peace Tree. in the gardens of the guierle:
September 21 at 10am: Gathering in Brive
September 27 at 10 a.m.: Saint-Cernin-de-Larche
October 1 at 2:45 p.m .: in Chanteix
October 4 at 3:00 p.m .: in Forgès
October 19 at 10.50 a.m .: in Meymac
Argentat: date to be specified
Saint-Martin-La-Méanne: date to be specified
Chamboulive: date to be specified

DIEPPE, FRANCE

Events at the Dieppe association house are organized for the International Day of Peace. A screening, an exhibition and concerts are on the program. For Peace Day, the film Les Hirondelles de Kaboul will be screened this Friday, September 17, 2021 in Dieppe. An exhibition by Christophe Méreis, entitled “Faces and Sorrows” is presented at the Maison des Associations from this Friday, September 17 to Tuesday, September 21, 2021. Saturday 18, association stands will be set up from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. At noon, a multicultural meal will be shared and games are planned all day on the theme of peace. At 2 p.m., a concert will be given by Afrika Music and at 4 p.m., Joris Bonvalet will take the microphone.

EMBRUN, FRANCE

Embrun: Celebration of the International Day for Peace. Au Jardin du Roc
10h Ouverture
12h Cloche de la Pqix
12:30h Piotr Chyc
17h Exposition de photos
18h Solo de Clowns “En Carafe3
19h Coquin de Sort
20:30h Piotr Chyc et le Jazz Band

FOIX, FRANCE

Foix: March for peace. Saturday September 25, 2021, at 2 p.m. in front of the Resistance Monument, allées de Villote in Foix. At the call of the Ariège organizations Mouvement de la Paix, ACAT, AFMD, ATTAC, CNT, Couserans-Palestine, FSU, LDH, LFI, NPA, PCF, Solidaires, Sud education, UD CGT, UFAL and the deputies of Ariège M. Larive and B. Taurine

GRENOBLE, FRANCE

Grenoble: Peace march. Saturday September 25, meeting at 10 am Place St Bruno (behind the wooden dragon). Walk in Grenoble to Parc Mistral.

LA ROCHELLE

La Rochelle: March for peace, ambulatory and dance rally –
09/25/2021 – RDV Statue Duperré

LANNION, FRANCE

Lannion: March for peace. Friday September 24 at 6.30 p.m .: Meeting in front of the Town hall of Lannion

LARAGNE, FRANCE

Laragne: Celebration of the international day of September 21 at the olive tree of peace in the Giono garden in Laragne (05) in partnership with the municipality.

MALAKOFF, FRANCE

Malakoff: To mark September 21, declared International Day of Peace by the United Nations, the City and the collective of associations for peace are organizing Peace Week from September 16 to 25, 2021.
Screening, meetings, exhibition…: the local programming echoes the theme chosen by the United Nations for the 2021 edition: “Getting up for a more equitable and sustainable world”. All the info here

MARSEILLE, FRANCE

Marseille: The Peace Movement 13 has prepared two events with its partners to celebrate the International Day of Peace. Meeting on Tuesday September 21 at 5.30 p.m. at the Vieux-Port, Marseille : For a generalized ceasefire and the obtaining of the essential means to ensure human security.
9th edition of Voiles de la paix en Méditerranée under the theme “Marseille opens its port, the population opens its arms to the castaways of the migratory routes.”

MARTIGUES, FRANCE

Each year we celebrate in Martigues, with our partners, the International Day of Peace, not always on September 21. The city will be adorned with rainbow flags of Peace. The young people of the Maison de la Formation et la Jeunesse have been exhibiting their work of writing and drawings on Peace in the great Hall of the Town Hall, since September 8. On Saturday 18 the Martigues Committee of the Peace Movement will hold a stand at the Day of Associations at the Halle from 10 am to 6 pm. Sunday 19, Esplanade des Belges pacifist rally from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Speeches and animations.

MONTÉLIMAR, FRANCE

Montélimar: September 25 from 10 a.m. Zone 5 Teil – Citizen Forum climate, nature, social

MONTMÉLIAN, FRANCE

Montmélian: March for peace. Departure on September 24 at 5.30 p.m. in the Jardins d’Höchst.

MONTPELLIER, FRANCE

Montpellier: September 24 at 2 p.m., departure from Jardins du Peyrou – climate march.

MONTVAL-SUR-LOIR, FRANCE

On Saturday September 25, 2021 for the feast of peace in Montval-sur-Loir, the usual activities will not take place because of the Covid-19 epidemic. But the screening of a film with Kad Merad and the provision of books and games will be offered. . . .The organizers welcome the partnership of Ciné Off which will lend its assistance by showing a film and the game library which will provide books and games on peace. The film “Un triomphe” will be screened at the Récollets cinema at 8:30 pm.

NANTES, FRANCE

Nantes : March for peace and climate: 09/25/2021 – The Nantes Peace Movement committee will meet you at 2:30 p.m. at the entrance to rue de la barillerie – cours des 50 otages.

NEVERS, FRANCE

Nevers: Peace march 09/25/2021 – departure from Place Carnot at 10:30 am for an arrival at Place de la Resistance, in front of the prefecture, with speeches and songs.

NICE, FRANCE

March for Peace in Nice : Saturday September 25, 2021, meeting at 3 p.m. Place Garibaldi. At the call of Committee 06 of the Alpes Maritimes Peace Movement

ORSAY, LES ULIS, FRANCE

Orsay, les Ulis, Chevreuse valley
The activities of the Peace Committee around the citizen and solidarity dynamic of September 21.
Publication in number 141 of MAG, the Municipal Journal of Orsay of September 2021, of the announcement on the creation of the committee.
September 5, 2021. Participation in the Orsay Association Day.
September 13, 2021: Presentation to the elected officials of Orsay of the “Culture of Peace” Project for the City via a videoconference following a presentation in June to the Municipal Office. CF. powerpoint: Orsay, City of Peace.
September 17, 2021: “Les beaux papers” bookshop. Selection of books around Peace. (Cf. The September 21 Poster)
September 21, 2021, 6:00 p.m .: Intervention on the occasion of the Republic Day Ceremony organized for several years by the Municipality with the Call “Act together on Saturday September 25, 2021 everywhere in France” For peace, nuclear disarmament and the climate, for social justice and human rights ”to recall that it is also the International Day of Peace.
September 21, 2021, 8 p.m. gathering in front of the Olivier de la Paix located in front of the Maison de la MJC Jacques Tati. Speech by Mrs. Dea RETY and Mr. Pierre TARIF, the two co-chairs of the Orsay Peace Committee, Les Ulis, Vallée de Chevreuse.
September 21, 2021, 8:30 p.m. Presentation-debate around the book Osez la Paix by the author Pierre-Olivier Payard at La Bouvêche and presentation of the new Orsay, les Ulis, Vallée de Chevreuse local committee of the Peace Movement by its two co-presidents.
September 23, Orsay. Meeting with the teachers of the School of the center for the launch of the project Un ORIGAMI pour la Paix.
September 25, 2021, Paris. Participation of the Peace Committee in the Place de la République Gathering of the “En Marche pour la Paix” Collective.
September 26, 2021, 3 p.m., Orsay. On the occasion of the football match between the football clubs between Orsay / Bures and Savigny, the entry onto the field of two teams with a banner “On the march for a climate of peace” in the presence of the two co-presidents and members of the team. committee.

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PARIS, FRANCE – AGORA

Paris : We don’t walk anymore! An agora for a change 09/25/2021
Place de la République in Paris: For Peace as well as for the climate: Less lobbies, more democracy!
Workshops, debates, artistic activities.
At the call of the following collectives and organizations:
Unis pour le Climat et la Biodiversite
Collectif en Marche pour la Paix
Mouvement de la Paix
Democratie Ouverte
On Est Pret
Collectif pour une Convention pour un Renouveau Democratique
Parents pour le Climat
Chretiens Unis pour la Terre
Grevistes de la Faim pour un Avenir Possible

PARIS – JEAN JAURES PEACE PRIZE

The jury of the “Jean Jaurès de la Paix” Prize, created by the European Center for Peace and Conflict Resolution, met this Tuesday, September 21, 2021 in Paris, in order to choose the international personality that it deems appropriate to carry the title of Man of Peace for the year 2021″. “It decided to award the Jean Jaurès Peace Prize to His Majesty King Mohammed VI, King of the Kingdom of Morocco, in recognition of his great role in the dissemination of the values ​​of peace inside and outside of Morocco.” . . . It cited “his contribution to building a society of justice and peace between men and nations, his very laudable actions in favor of promotion of the development of Africa through its economic, security, humanitarian, cultural and spiritual diplomacy.”

PÉRIGUEUX, FRANCE
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Périgueux : RDV ce 25 septembre à 10h devant la préfecture – Climat march

RENNES, FRANCE

March for peace: Meet in Rennes at 3 p.m. on Saturday September 25, Place Charles de Gaulle

SAINT-BRIEUC, FRANCE

September 25 a Transition and Climate Day in Saint-Brieuc, through two events.
At 2 p.m.: a Climate Walk at the start of the Promenades to remind people of the urgency to radically change our development model.
From 3 p.m .: a Transition Village at Place du Martray to discover concrete means of action, discuss with community activists on local issues (green algae, bypass ring roads, artificialization of Plains-Cities, Plouisy salmon farm …) Or participate in a climate fresco.

SAINT-ÉTIENNE, FRANCE

Saint-Étienne : September 24 – Climate Walk – Contact: Youth For Climate Saint-Étienne

SAINT-OUEN, FRANCE

Saint-Ouen : On September 21 at 8:30 p.m. the film “9 days in Raqqa” is shown at the 1789 space in St Ouen

SAINTE-LIZAIGNE, FRANCE

Sainte-Lizaigne. Tuesday afternoon, the municipality celebrated the International Day of Peace by placing, in particular, a white flower arrangement at the foot of the Peace Wall. At the end of this ceremony, the schoolchildren from the six classes of the Tournesol school group, supervised by their teachers, took turns planting, near the monument, white daffodils, a symbol of peace, up to the 100,000th bulb. . As mayor Pascal Pauvrehomme points out, the town and the new association of the Gardeners of Sainte-Lizaigne have begun to decorate the long main crossing of the village, which is more than 2 kilometers. “Our goal was to transform this common corridor so that it becomes a common showcase.”

TARBES, FRANCE

Tarbes: 09/25/2021. Let us march together “For Peace, nuclear disarmament and the climate, social justice and human rights”. Meeting at 10 am Place de Verdun.

TOULON, FRANCE

Rally for Peace. Saturday September 25 – Meet at 10:30 am at the Carré du Port in Toulon. Make Peace instead of War !

TOULOUSE, FRANCE

Toulouse : Rally for peace. Gathering on Saturday September 25 at 11 am, meeting at the Jean-Jaurès Metro exit. Speech by the organizations present. Convoking organizations: Mouvent de la Paix, CGT, FSU, Rally supported by La Libre Pensée, Friends of the Earth, PCOF

TOURS, FRANCE

For the Indre et Loire, a rally will take place in front of the prefecture of Tours on 9/25 at 10:30 am with the filing of a motion and speeches. At the same time, an initiative of the movement takes place on the Loches market (very busy) on Saturday September 18 and we are associated with a solidarity initiative on Friday 24 in Tours in support of women in struggle and to have the return of a mission humanitarian aid in a Greek camp with Kurdish refugees.`

VALENCIENNES, FRANCE

Valenciennes : International Day of Peace
3 meetings of the Valenciennois Committee
– Friday September 17 7 p.m . : Meeting around the film LA THIRD GUERRE
– Saturday 18 – 5 p.m. film JOSEP
– Tuesday 21 – 6.30 p.m. Place d’Armes Valenciennes GATHERING

VENISSIEUX, FRANCE

Venissieux : International Day of Peace
-17h00 place Ennemond Romand – planting of a ginkgo bilboa (tree of peace) in the presece of children from the Maisons de l’enfance Moulin à vent and Ernes Renan
-17h45 foyer Vaillant Couturier – Madame Mayor will sign the “Mayors’ Appeal” for signature by France of the Treaty for the Interdiction of Nuclear Arms

VILLEJUIF, FRANCE

Villejuif : Promoting peace together- September 21, 18h around the Olive Tree of Peace, instead of City Hall in Villejuif. Speech by Mouvement de la Paix. Speech by the Mayor

BERLIN, GERMANY

For the United Nations World Day of Peace (September 21), several thousand people are demonstrating in Berlin today, Saturday. Under the motto “Give peace a dance”, the demonstration with music trucks and DJs is to begin at 2:00 pm at the Brandenburg Gate and move to the Victory Column. 15,000 participants are registered for this “World Peace Day Berlin”. A human chain through the city is planned for lunchtime, it should be part of a long chain on the subject of human rights from the North Sea to the Mediterranean. This is to draw attention to the fate of drowned refugees.

REMSCHEID, GERMANY

Remscheid, Germany : Concert on the International Day of Peace. The Palestinian-Syrian pianist Aeham Ahmad achieved international fame in 2014/2015 through his performances in the Yarmuk refugee camp. One as a “pianist in the rubble” during the civil war in Syria! He now lives in Germany. Aeham Ahmad inspires the audience at his numerous concerts with the intensity of his songs and the virtuosity of his piano playing. His concert on September 21st on the International Day of Peace begins at 7 pm (admission from 6 pm) in the Lenneper monastery church, combined with a reading from “And the birds will sing”.

WEEZE, GERMANY

On the occasion of the peace day on September 1st, the Volksbund Deutsche Kriegsgräberfürsorge (VDK) is organizing its first virtual peace run. The municipality of Weeze is happy to take up this action and, together with the athletics department of TSV Weeze, is calling for citizens to take part. . . . “How much you walk is up to you to decide for yourself, it’s about actively working for peace”, informs Georg Koenen, Mayor of Weeze. Participants can choose between routes over five, ten and 20 kilometers. How they cope with the distance is up to them: whether walking, running or jogging. The route can be chosen freely. The VDK Weeze would like to work with the supporters to convey the message of peace and send the signal that peace in the world is important. 

ATHENS, GREECE

World Peace Day was established by the United Nations in 1981 to spread and promote the ideals of peace and non-violence among nations. Flux Laboratory Athens chose this day to honor the universality and sensitivity of the work of Mikis Theodorakis, who passed away on September 2, passing into eternity as a musical symbol of peace and democracy. Drawing on the song “We are two”, choreographer and dancer Markella Manoliadis invited 20 dancers to work together in a separate performance intended for the public space. Today, Tuesday, September 21, at 18.30, they will unite to dance in Agia Irini Square as a symbolic act open to the public. (Click here for video)
      “We are a vast, deep river that is constantly deepening, that is constantly widening and enriching as it moves towards this endless, wide sea, which is global cooperation in a world of peace.”
Mikis Theodorakis

CASTELPETROSO, ITALY

“The last twenty”, an international event organized by the “Village of peace” is an initiative born from the need to give a voice to oppressed countries, communities and minorities, too often relegated to the role of invisible realities in the eyes of the ‘greats’ of the earth, with the aim of starting a path of knowledge, encounter and dialogue so that common international practices and policies can be improved. The events are organized in four days, between 17 and 20 September, between L’Aquila, Sulmona, Agnone, Castel Del Giudice and Piana dei Mulini, places that come alive for reasoning and comparisons in eight thematic tables. Everything will culminate on 21 September with the Peace March in Castelpetroso , on the occasion of the International Day of Peace. “The Last 20” represents the cry of young people, political, religious and civil society representatives together with heads of state, ambassadors, communities of African diasporas and international associations in response to the G20, scheduled for 30 and 31 October 2021 in Rome.

FORMIGINE, ITALY

On the occasion of the World Day of Peace, which will be held tomorrow, Tuesday 21 September, at 6.30 pm at Villa Benvenuti (via Sassuolo 6) in Formigine, the meeting entitled “Take care” will be held with Guido Barbera, President of Solidarity and CIPSI Cooperation; Matteo Gandini of the diocesan Caritas of Reggio Emilia-Guastalla; father Massimo Ramundo, collaborator of Nigrizia magazine and Giulia Martina Bosi, Councilor for Formigine Sustainable City 2030. The event, organized by the La Locomotiva Foundation, includes choreography by the Balancé Dance School.

NAPLES, ITALY

Naples : Live in Villa di Donato. On the occasion of the presentation evening of the 2021/22 Program which will be held on Tuesday 21 September 2021 at 9 pm, the guests of the Villa will be involved in a “world vision” experience with the concert of the cellist Irina Solinas “Ecotonos”. . . . In fact, Solinas’ performance is part of the world day for peace organized by the UN. A 24-hour marathon broadcast worldwide on 21 September, this year dedicated to the value of music. As a musical ambassador, the Como-born artist has traveled entering into relationships with different cultural ecosystems: from North Africa to Persia, from India to China, from Polynesia to the Americas. From these experiences “Ecotonos” was born: a performance that speaks of integration and exchange through music, approaching, with a message of joy and hope, a topic that is more relevant than ever. At Villa di Donato it will therefore be possible to enjoy the live concert and in the national premiere, just as the complete event is broadcast over the air, accompanied by a video story,

REGGIO CALABRIA, ITALY

The Commission for equal opportunities, peace, human rights, international relations and immigration of the municipality of Reggio Calabria, with the president Lucia Anita Nucera and the Alzaimer Reggio Calabria Association “Romana Messineo”, and the president, Lina Lizzio, on the occasion of the International Day of Peace and World Alzheimer’s Day, communicate the multicolored lighting of the Aragonese Castle on 20 and 21 September in order to raise awareness of the two important anniversaries that testify, the first to the need for a common commitment to guarantee research and the maintenance of peace between peoples and the second, to remember the importance of continuing and increasing research on diseases, but also of giving support and support to the relatives of Alzheimer’s patients who live in a difficult situation.

SAN MARINO

On the Centenary of the Soroptimist Foundation, the Club of San Marino, adhering to the invitation of the Soroptimist Europa (Sie) ‘Planting trees for a brilliant future’ , celebrates the anniversary with the planting of a tree (a Carpino, Carpinus betulus ) and with the laying of a stone, placed in the Giardino dei Liburni, in the heart of the historic center of San Marino City “.. . .The ceremony, which “will be held on Tuesday 21 September at 5 pm “, will be “accompanied by the lighting of candles , a Soroptimist ritual that every club is invited to perform from 21 September to 2 October”.

ALCOBENDAS, SPAIN

For yet another year, Alcobendas has joined the commemoration of the International Day of World Peace with an act that has been held at the Peace Bell Pagoda. . . . With the performance of the Inharmonic choir and a minute of silence in memory of the victims, the event began with the participation of the Mayor of Alcobendas, Rafael Sánchez Acera (PSOE); the Japanese Ambassador to Spain, Kenji Hiramatsu; the president of the Pablo Horstmann Foundation, Ana Sendagora, and the president of the World Association of the Peace Bell in Spain, José Manuel Rodríguez. The mayor called for a planet “in which the right to peace is recognized by and for all people.” Subsequently, several members of the Council for Children and Adolescents spoke, asking for the collaboration of adults to achieve world peace. After the ringing of the bell, the act ended when the children of APAMA and the rest of those present deposited origami cranes in the pond as a symbol of harmony, respect and peace.

NAVARRA, SPAIN

The General Directorate of Peace, Coexistence and Human Rights, of the Department of Citizen Relations has organized, for yet another year, a concertto celebrate the International Day of Peace, which will be on Sunday, September 19 at 7:00 p.m. in Baluarte. With this concert, the Government of Navarra wants to show its commitment to promoting a culture of peace and contribute to a plural and democratic society without violence, which addresses its problems and disagreements through dialogue, respect and the shared search for solutions. Under the direction of Carlos Etxeberria Alonso, In Tempore Abesbatza-Coro & Ensemble will offer the work “Jubilate Deo”.

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – PEACE MARCH

– September 18: March in Geneva, along the Rhône, associated with Jai Jagat and the NGO THe Meal.
Depart from the Batie woods to the Parc des Evaux.
Meet at 9.45am at Bois de la Bâtie, below Sadara.
– September 21: Meditation for Peace at 6 p.m. in the Ariana Gardens, in front of the UN, near the statue of Gandhi.
We will have the pleasure of welcoming Sofia Stril-Rever who will guide us for a meditation around Peace in the world.
Sofia is the French biographer of the Dalai Lama.

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND

The 9th edition of the Geneva PeaceTalks will be held on Tuesday 21 September 2021. Livestreamed from the Palais des Nations in Geneva, the event is organised under the United Nations’ official theme for the International Day of Peace: “Recovering Better for an Equitable and Sustainable World”. Through short talks, eleven speakers from different walks of life and different parts of the globe will tell their stories, sharing their tangible learnings and ideas drawn from their experiences in the fields of climate change, dance, education, health, music and peacebuilding.

SAXON, SWITZERLAND

Saxon: peace week at school. The primary school and the municipality’s Integration Commission are organizing activities, culminating in a meeting with parents on September 21.

ANDOVER, UNITED KINGDOM

Andover Trees United has once again been invited by the Jane Goodall Institute Roots & Shoots programme to host this year’s main UK event in Andover with a procession in Harmony Woods on Tuesday, September 21.. . . The event will be attended by representatives from the Jane Goodall Institute UK Roots & Shoots team, local dignitaries and some of the businesses who have funded the ATU project, now in its 10th year of tree planting. Tuesday’s procession begins at 9.45am with a walk through the Diamond Wood and will culminate in Harmony Woods, where a commemorative tree will be planted, peace doves hung from trees and messages written on shards of wood left by the woodland classroom build.

BEDFORD, UNITED KINGDOM

The UK’s first Armistice peace podium has opened in Bedworth – as a special gift to the people of the town that does not forget. The podium stands proudly on Rye Piece Ringway and will be used as the saluting base for the town’s historic Armistice Day parade. . . . Standard bearers, veterans, dignitaries, the Lord Lieutenant of Warwickshire Timothy Cox and film director Ken Loach gathered for the special unveiling ceremony earlier today (September 21) – chosen as it is World Peace Day.

BELFAST, UNITED KINGDOM

Belfast, Great Britain, We are setting up and running a Nonviolence Gallery for the week.

EDINBURGH, UNITED KINGDOM

Edinburgh : An evening of music, film & debate with Yemeni artists & human rights defenders exploring how art & culture contributes to peacebuilding. The first Geoffrey and Elisabeth Carnall Award Lecture 7.00pm – 8.30pm Tuesday 21 September featuring:
– Radhya Al-mutawakel, Yemeni human rights defender and chairperson of Mwatana Organisation For Human Rights – the recipient of the first Geoffrey and Elisabeth Carnall Peace Award – will join us live from Yemen to talk about the human rights situation in her country.
– Shatha Altowai, Yemeni visual artist and Saber Bamatraf, Yemeni self-taught pianist and composer (both IIEE – Artist Protection Fund Fellows) will introduce their documentary film ‘Voice of the Rainbow‘.
Kate Nevens will talk about the report she co-authored ‘Broken People can’t heal a nation‘ which is about the importance of the arts in peacebuilding in Yemen.

HENLEY, UNITED KINGDOM

On Tuesday September 21, a “Making peace with out planet walk” will take place, starting at 10.30am from the Friends Meeting House in Northfield End and finishing at the Peace Tree in Mill Meadows. The walk will be led by the Henley Quakers to mark the UN International Day of Peace and will be conducted in silence. Everyone is welcome to join.

Africa: International Day of Peace

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The following 36 events in 19 African countries include those listed in Google during the week of September 21-28 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.

About 52 events are listed on the maps of One Day One Choir and Montessori schools singing for peace, but there is no indication which took place this year and which took place only in previous years.

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


Kinshasa Forum of Media Professionals

Here are excerpts from the articles.

AFRICAN UNION

Message from the Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security on the commemoration of the International Day of Peace. Fellow Africans, like the rest of the world on 21 September every year, the African Union (AU) observes the International Peace Day, dedicated to strengthening the ideals of peace. This 39th commemoration indeed, presents an occasion for us to reflect on the progress made in the unwavering commitment of African leaders to work towards the achievement of Aspiration 4 of the AU Agenda 2063, namely, a peaceful and secure Africa, a Continent where the idea of Silencing the Guns shall be engraved in the minds and the hearts of each and every African. It also calls for further reflection, notably on the challenges impeding the sustainability of peace in our Continent. . . We therefore encourage our Member States, AU Organs, RECs/RMs, civil society and all African citizens and the diaspora to scale-up their work towards peacebuilding, to promote a culture of peace in all forms through cultural and artistic expression that contribute to the respect of human rights, diversity, solidarity and the rejection of violence as well as hate speech towards building peaceful societies.

COTONOU, BENIN

English International School. We celebrated World Peace Day at school on Friday, 20th September. Under beautiful skies, our march over to the school field was symbolic. Sitting down on the grass, in the formation of the peace symbol, we observed a minute of silence. Some of the poems that the children wrote on that day are now on display in the school hall. Our reflections and prayers go out to those who are suffering because of lack of peace for various reasons. (with photos)

BAMENDA, BUEA, GAROUA, KUMBA, MAROUA, NGAOUNDERE AND YAOUNDE, CAMEROON

For this year’s U.N. World Peace Day (September 21), thousands of Cameroonians have called for a cease-fire between the military and separatists. People who marched in several cities and towns said they were tired of burying civilians caught up in the fighting. But the conflict is not likely to end soon. The song, “We want peace,” by Cameroonian performer Salatiel blasted through speakers in Yaounde, capital of the central African country, on 2021 World Peace Day. In the music, Salatiel says Cameroon needs immediate peace without which the entire country will sink into ruins. Esther Njomo Omam, director of the non-governmental organization Reach Out Cameroon, organized the rally. She says Cameroonians should give peace a chance. . . Similar peace walks took place in Buea, Bamenda and Kumba, all cities in western regions, where armed separatist groups are active, and the northern towns of Maroua, Garoua and Ngaoundere, all close to Cameroon’s border with Nigeria, the site of many incursions by the militant group Boko Haram. . . The government said a majority of people who took part at the peace walks were women affected by the crises. Some of them said they lost family members in the crises.

YAOUNDE, CAMEROON

l’Unesco will train 1800 young people to resolve cross-border conflicts. The announcement is from the Director of UNESCO Central Africa on the occasion of World Peace Day which is being celebrated on September 21, 2021. . . . Today’s ceremony was attended by the Minister of Youth and Civic Education Mounouna Foutsou, the Director of the Unesco Regional Office for Central Africa, Mr. salah Khaled and human rights representatives in Cameroon as part of the week of activities organized in Yaoundé jointly with MINJEC. . . The celebration of the International Day of Peace will also have been marked by a training of residents of the National Football Academy, followed by a match of football. So many activities that bring hope to young people.

MAO, CHAD

The Livelihood Improvement Project in Western Chad (PAMELOT / GIZ), in partnership with the student ambassadors of peace from Kanem, initiated a day of peace in Mao on September 21. . . . The prefect of the Kanem department, Brahim Alifa Ali, representative of the governor, presided over the ceremony at the meeting room of radio Ndjimi. He explained that this day is in line with the policy of the transitional government and urged community leaders, religious, young people, associations and groups to play their role in the framework of peaceful cohabitation and peace. . . This day was marked by the presentation of poems and sketches, as well as talks and debates on peace.
 
BENI, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO

The Congolese government, its partners and the youth must each play their part in order for peace to return to the Beni region. This is what the Youth Parliament supports in a declaration made public this Tuesday, September 21 on the occasion of the International Day of Peace. For the president of the Youth Parliament, Katembo Sekanabo Samule, the young people of North Kivu must dissociate themselves from the armed groups so that peace reigns: “We launch a vibrant appeal to all young people in the province of North Kivu to dissociate themselves from the armed groups in order to make possible the return of peace and security in our region. Finally, remaining consistent with the values ​​that drive us, we remain convinced that young people remain a major and important and important partner for the return of peace. And let us ask that everyone play their role in accordance with their regular attributions, finally to hope one day for a lasting peace ”.

BUKAVU, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO

September 21, 2021: In the Democratic Republic of Congo, a country faced with different forms of insecurity that undermine peace and stability especially in its eastern part, several messages are sent to this effect by various personalities and organizations working for peace, as is the case by Patient Bashombe Matabishi, national coordinator of Community Dynamics for Social Cohesion and Development (DYCOD-RDC).

KALEMIE, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO

The Press and Youth were called upon to take over from MONUSCO’s actions in Tanganyika province. This appeal was launched jointly by MONUSCO and UNFPA during a press conference held Monday, September 20 at the MONUSCO / Kalemie base. An activity organized as a prelude to the International Day of Peace which brought together MONUSCO and UNFPA in partnership with the NGO AFRYAN. It is the Collective of Journalists Committed to Peace and Development (CJPD) and the Youth of AFRYAN that MONUSCO and UNFPA have targeted in this press conference in order to sensitize the Press and Youth to the peace and the fight against the Coronavirus in a province that the United Nations Mission intends to disengage next year.

KINSHASA, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO

MONUSCO’s Strategic Communication and Public Information Division (SCPID) held a forum for discussion with the media on September 21 in Kinshasa. photo: Training of media professionals in the framework of the Peacebuilding Forum.

KINSHASA, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO

The International Day of Peace, celebrated on September 21 of each year was the perfect opportunity for the executives of the Convention for the Republic and Democracy (CRD) to bring together the women of the party, according to different federations of Kinshasa, to talk to them the importance of peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo. . . In this dynamic of popularizing the message of peace to all, the two party executives announced soon the holding of a large meeting which will take place in one of the municipal stadiums of the city-province of Kinshasa.

GABON

Under the theme “Getting up for a more equitable and sustainable world”, the International Day of Peace was celebrated across the world on September 21. In Gabon, the Christian Peace Observatory (OCP) has joined this international movement to promote a culture of plural peace. . . ” This day in 2021 comes in a particular context which leads us to understand peace in a more global sense in connection with the Sustainable Development Goals “, declared Pastor Rostand Essono Ella, one of the panelists. While anti-Covid measures are still relevant in the country, he recommended that the government not use Covid-19 to violate human rights and individual freedoms.

NAIROBI, KENYA

Brief video – The above is from Dandora Nairobi Kenya East Africa. Very happy celebrating international peace. Joyful children with smiling faces

BREWERVILLE, LIBERIA

A local nongovernmental organization, Center for Peace and Education 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. . . The one-day event took place in Brewerville at the Alfred Billy Curtis Hall with the theme “Spread Peace not COVID”.

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BAMAKO, MALI

Mali is organizing on September 21, 2021, an official ceremony of the International Day of Peace in Bamako, under the high patronage of the Special Representative of the Secretary General of United Nations El-Ghassim Wane. . . . At least 378,000 internally displaced persons were registered in Mali during the current year. . . The special representative of the UN Secretary General recalled that all these displaced people are not at home and therefore cannot contribute to the development of their communities, much less to the recovery of the crisis situation that Mali is going through. “It is therefore up to us to work together to achieve the commitment that our Heads of State and Government have made to transform our world through the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the African Union Agenda 2063, “the Africa we want” ”, declared Alain Noudehou, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary General of the United Nations within the Integrated Mission. of the United Nations for the stabilization of Mali (MINUSMA). . . For his part, Alhamdou Ag Iliyène, Minister for Malians living abroad and African Integration said: “By celebrating this day, we know that we will have to rebuild the peace, which we have lost in recent years”. As a reminder, Mali has been facing a security crisis since 2012 fueled by separatist claims and terrorist attacks, particularly in the north, center and south of the country.

MAURITIUS

An art competition on the theme ‘Women for Peace’ and accentuating the role of women in the peacebuilding process was launched, this morning, by the Minister of Arts and Cultural Heritage, Mr Avinash Teeluck, in Port-Louis. The competition is a joint endeavour of the Ministry with the Rotary Club of Beau Bassin-Rose Hill in the context of World Peace Day 2021 which is observed globally on 21 September.

MAURITIUS ROTARACT CLUBS

In view of the International Peace Day celebrated annually on the 21 September, the Rotaract clubs of Mauritius met today at Sophie Nature Walk for Tree Planting, trail, Meditation session by Mrs. Prema, hug a tree to transfer the pure energy and forming a Human Peace sign that symbolizes Peace all around the world, one of the Rotary Axes. A strong connection to the natural environment enhances emotional well-being and alleviates negativity that is being experienced during tough times in COVID pamdemic. (with photos°

ROSE BELLE, MAURITIUS

Sunfield City School
Video of student celebration of world peace day

NIAMEY, NIGER

The High Authority for the Consolidation of Peace (HACP), a Nigerien institution working in the search and consolidation of peace throughout the national territory, in collaboration with several partners including the UNDP, celebrated this day of September 21 through the organization of a popular cross in Niamey. At the launch of the competition, the starting signal was given by Minister of Youth and Sports Mr. Sékou Doro Adamdou in the presence in particular of the Secretary General of the HACP and his deputy as well as the representative of the UNDP, there were many athletes Nigeriens for having responded to the call of the HACP to run or roll in the name of peace in Niger and around the world. The popular cross concerned the able-bodied but also those with disabilities, particularly locomotor in several categories. The HACP specifically invited junior and senior runners (Men), runners (ladies) but also disabled cyclo crossers (men and women) who competed in courage for the cause of peace, in front of a large audience who made the trip to the General Seyni Kountché stadium (SGSK). . . . The event ended with a release of doves for peace and the presentation of various prizes to the winners of the various races. Mr. Yahaya Adié announced that in addition to the popular cross country, the HACP is also organizing a football match between the students and the Defense and Security Forces at the GSK stadium.

NIGERIA

The West Africa Net­work for Peacebuilding (WANEP) – Nigeria, a Non-govermental Organ­isation (NGO), has called on Nigerian government to recognise and promote the role of women in peace building activities to fore­stall peace and security in the country. The National Network Coordinator, Chief Mrs. Bridget Osakwe, made the appeal while mark­ing the 2021 World Peace Day, with the theme: ‘Re­covery Better for an Eq­uitable and Sustainable World’. Osakwe said women had been playing important role in stabilising the soci­ety, starting from the home.

ABUJA, NIGERIA

The director-general, Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution, Dr. Bakut T. Bakut, has disclosed that the Institute had concluded arrangements with some stakeholders to achieve a ‘ceasefire’ or ‘silent the guns’ in some Nigerian communities. Addressing a press conference to herald the 2021 International Peace Day in Abuja, Bakut also called on all Nigerians to work assiduously to return peace to the country.
. . Bakut said the Institute was working with stakeholders to advocate and sensitize parties in violent conflict across the country on the need to observe a ceasefire on the day and adopt a non-violent approach to resolve conflict. To achieve this, he stated that five of the institute’s newly created peace-building zonal offices will be fully engaged in their various locations on the Day.

AGODI, NIGERIA

International Day of Peace Lecture and Award ceremony organised by African Foundation for Peace and Love Initiatives, AFPLI, in collaboration with Joint Communities in Bode Kumapayi, Agbala Itura, Ibadan will take place on September 21, at House of Chiefs Parliament Building, Agodi, Ibadan. Tagged “The Road to a Lasting Peace,” the event will bring together hundreds of security experts, traditional rulers, religious leaders and community heads. It will feature lecture, security fund raising, book and award presentations.

BENIN CITY, NIGERIA

Organization: Faculty of Peace. Action: Conference with notable speakers that will dwell on the Topic “Nigeria’s Unity: Dialogue as a pathway “, At the event we will also be looking at the chronicles of Sectarian Agitations in Nigeria.

TARABA, NIGERIA

As part of events to mark this year’s World Peace Day, the Dephee Peace and Community Development Initiative (DPCDI) on Tuesday organised a sensitisation session for school children and other stakeholders at the at the Raddai Metropolitan school Jalingo. The Executive Director of DPCDI Mr Bulus Daniel Dauda said that the initiative was to ensure that the culture of peaceful coexistence was inculcated into the younger generation at the early stages of their lives. ‘As we heal from the COVID-19 pandemic this year, we are inspired to think creatively and collectively about how to help everyone recover better, how to build resilience and how to transform our world into one that is more equal, more just, more equitable and inclusive, sustainable and healthier.

RÉUNION

La Réunion: On September 25, meeting at 10 am Saint-Paul Cimendef – climate march

CASAMANCE, SENEGAL

Several activities are planned in the region of Ziguinchor (south), Tuesday and Wednesday, for the celebration of the International Day of Peace, in a context of calm, clashes between the Senegalese armed forces and the rebels becoming more and more rare. The Platform of Women for Peace in Casamance (PFPC), the most active organization in the celebration of peace, is carrying out a “mobilization and sharing” campaign in Brin on Tuesday. “Getting up for a more equitable and sustainable world” is the theme of this event planned in this village located on the outskirts of Ziguinchor. An “inaugural speech” on peace and security will be delivered by Deputy Cheikh Tidiane Gadio, director of the Pan-African Strategy Institute, in the presence of the administrative authorities of the region. Several community organizations, youth associations, technical and financial partners will take part in this event.

SEYCHELLES

As part of activities to mark the International Day for Peace which falls tomorrow, Tuesday September 21, 2021, the International Day of Peace Committee (IDPC) of Seychelles organised a collection of non-perishable goods/items at the STC hypermarket. The commodities and monies collected will be used in good faith by the Seychelles Red Cross for the ones in need and the most vulnerable of our society. . . The other activities of the IDPC of Seychelles up to Peace Day 2021 will be a live SBC Radio AM programme today at 10 am and on Peace Day tomorrow . . . A Peace Talk with students from the Youth Hostel Peace Club at 3pm at the UniSey (Anse Royale) campus.

SOWETO, SOUTH AFRICA

Learners of Curro school have released a peace song to mark International Day of Peace, which is normally celebrated today. Titled Peace Song, it is based on the original Peace in Our Land song, which was written in 1992 and produced by Sello “Chicco” Twala and featured many music stars, including Brenda Fassie, Thandeka “PJ” Powers, Nana Coyete, Mzwakhe Mbuli and Yvonne Chaka Chaka. Through the song, Curro High School learners use their voices to encourage South Africans to continue spreading the message of hope, encouraging them to stay positive during this difficult time.

WARRAP, SOUTH SUDAN

International Peace Day was an opportunity for communities from the conflict-ridden Tonj North county in Warrap, South Sudan, to come together in a commemoration organized jointly by state authorities and the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). This significant Day was marked by the handover of a newly constructed prison and courthouse in Warrap town. Speaking at the event, Anastasie Nyirigira, Head of the UNMISS Field Office in the state accentuated the importance of the new facilities. ”This prison and courthouse will provide a much-needed boost to rule of law here and ensure that justice is delivered swiftly and promptly, while suspects are treated with due respect to their human rights. There can be no peace without justice,” she stated. . . Women, men and youth representatives spoke about their individual efforts to build peace from the ground up: Providing sanctuary for displaced individuals, refraining from retaliatory measures against other communities, and bolstering community policing efforts to protect civilians.

TANZANIA.

Tanzania Peace Legal Aid and Justice Center is joining other peace stakeholders to communicate the International Day of Peace as a globally shared date for all humanity to commit to Peace above all differences and to contribute to building a Culture of Peace. (with photos of the celebration).

LOME, TOGO

The Togo branch of the West African Network for Peacebuilding and the Pan-African Research Circle on Security, Peace and Development formalize their framework of collaboration. The two organizations sealed their partnership through an agreement signed on September 21, 2021, on the occasion of the celebration of the International Day of Peace. The objective of this signature of agreement is to give an official character to the collaboration and to the academic, educational, scientific and expertise exchanges between the two contracting parties.

Arab and Middle Eastern States: International Day of Peace

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The following 18 events in 12 Arab and Middle Eastern countries were listed in Google during the week of September 21-28 this year under the key words “International day of peace” “peace day”, “journee internationale de la paix” and اليوم الدولي للسلام .

About 18 events are listed on the maps of One Day One Choir and Montessori schools singing for peace, but there is no indication which took place this year and which took place only in previous years


AFGHANISTAN

On September 21, the International Day of Peace. . . an online launch event to kick-off the new World BEYOND War India and Afghanistan chapters! We’ll discuss World BEYOND War’s mission and campaigns, the current state of the peace movement in Afghanistan and India, and why we need a world beyond war. We’ll have time to break out into discussion groups to talk about what anti-war issues matter to you and how we can work together to create World BEYOND War chapters in India and Afghanistan.

ARAB LEAGUE

On the occasion of the International Day of Peace, the Arab League called on all nations and peoples, especially Arab countries experiencing armed conflicts, to immediately cease fire, abide by the cessation of hostilities, and resort to a political solution, as it is the only way to settle conflicts and disputes. . . The Arab League affirmed its full support for the efforts undertaken by the United Nations with the aim of promoting sustainable peace, including its commitments to peacekeeping and peacebuilding, and its keenness to establish a strategic partnership with the International Organization for the Prevention of Peace. disputes and their resolution. The Arab League also called on all peoples to work on building and spreading a culture of peace by consolidating a set of values ​​and behavioral patterns based on respect for human rights, rejecting violence in all its forms and forms, strengthening the rule of law, adhering to the principles of democracy, freedom and justice, spreading the values ​​of tolerance, acceptance of others, cultural pluralism and promoting dialogue.

BAHRAIN

AThe Bahrain Shura and Representatives Councils hold a dialogue seminar in conjunction with the International Day of Peace. . . the original topic has been published and is available on the Bahraini Al-Watan newspaper , and the editorial team at Al-Jadeed Press has verified it . . .

CAIRO, EGYPT – HELIOPOLIS LIBRARY

On the occasion of the International Day of Peace.. Fine Art Exhibition at Heliopolis Library . . . Iman Mahdi, director of the Heliopolis Library, confirmed that the exhibition includes paintings that reflect the various symbols of peace in a graffiti style, where the dove of peace, the olive branch, and the various symbols of peace from all civilizations are painted to express peace . . . Mahdi indicated that on the sidelines of the exhibition, a number of workshops will be held on the theme of the International Day of Peace, under the supervision of the artist Ahmed Biro, with the participation of the exhibition’s pioneers . .

CAIRO, EGYPT – TALAAT HARB CULTURAL CENTER

The Talaat Harb Cultural Center “in Mrs. Nafisa”, affiliated to the Cultural Development Fund Sector, will hold a number of artistic and cultural activities on the occasion of the International Peace Day . . . The celebration comes to familiarize the center’s youth and children with the concepts and objectives of the International Day of Peace, and it includes: plastic arts workshops and an art exhibition for the production of the August workshops, a cultural evening around the International Day of Peace, and the celebration ends with a concert by the “Sabaya” band, led by the artist Nashwa Talaat, who presents a collection of traditional songs. From different countries.

CAIRO, EGYPT – tour and symposium

The Department of Cultural Development and Community Communication at the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, in cooperation with the Ability Center for Studies and Training, organized the first rounds of the “Parents of Determination” program for 30 families of deaf and hard of hearing, under the title “With reference, you will know the history of the ancestors.” . . . At the end of the tour, an educational symposium was organized in Al-Ghouri Dome on “Accepting the Other”, on the sidelines of the celebration of the International Day of Peace.

TEHRAN, IRAN

International art show themed with global peace. Each one of these delicate works of art are created by an artist from a different country, each trying a unique way to highlight the need for a lasting peace in the world. Dubbed Aspiration for Peace, the art gallery is organized by the ECO Cultural Institute with the aim of promoting global peace through the language of art. . . . The art show was held on the occasion of the International Day of Peace.

JERUSALEM, ISRAEL

In honor of International Peace Day, some 1,000 Jewish and Arab mothers will gather Wednesday for a number of events held by Women Wage Peace, including creating a human chain and a rally. “The events of the past year proved that it is impossible to manage the Israel-Palestinian conflict,” said Women Wage Peace steering committee member Nadia Hamdan. “We will come to Jerusalem during Hol Hamo’ed Sukkot and demand that the government do everything possible to resolve the conflict with a political agreement. We embark on a New Year waging peace,” she said. “We Jewish, Moslem, Christian, Druze and Bedouin mothers, secular and religious, will stand together in a Human Chain of peace and hope, along the walls of the Old City, and will hold a Mothers’ Rally. Our voices must be heard!”

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LIBYA

23 Libyan organizations and institutions, including Solidarity, issued a statement on the occasion of the International Day of Peace, in which they called to support peace efforts in Libya, and to make every possible effort to stop hate speech, and to stop and silence the platforms of incitement and violence. It also stresses support for the Libyan youth initiatives that are active in peace initiatives, and to stay away from resorting to weapons and bullets. At the conclusion the statement recommended the Government of National Unity to strive for the recovery of all Libyans and protect them from the Covid-19 pandemic by providing vaccines and medical care for all, citizens, migrants and workers, without discrimination.

SOMALIA

The Home of Somali Poetry also hosts an annual Somali Poetry Awards to recognize the very best creative talent, including the Poet of the Year, Woman Poet of the Year, sponsored by UNDP, and Youth Poet of the Year. The awards open each year on the International Day of Peace, 21st September, and are open to all Somalis around the world. Entries can be submitted through the Home of Somali Poetry website until 21st October. The awards are handed out at a ceremony on 21st November. This year’s judges include some of the best known and upcoming Somali poets, including Ahmed F. Ali, known as Idaajaa, Osman Abdullahi Guure, Mohamud Haji Mohamed, commonly known as Tarash, Asha Mohamud Yusuf, or Asha-luul and Hawa Jama Abdi.

SOUTH SUDAN

Today, on the International Peace Day under the motto “Recovering better for an equitable and sustainable world” we, the undersigned faith-based organizations and members of the Ecumenical Network on South Sudan (ENSS) Europe and North America Hub, urgently call for ‘Peace and Accountability’ in South Sudan, joining the voice of the church in South Sudan. We call upon the leaders of South Sudan, both in government and in opposition, the security forces and citizens to finally take responsibility and resolve conflicts both national and locally through nonviolent means. We reiterate our strong solidarity with the women, men, boys and girls in South Sudan who have for too many years borne the burden of conflict. We express our deep solidarity with civil society, the church and traditional leadership, especially youth and women working for peace and justice and those denouncing violence on a daily basis.

JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN

A wide spectrum of stakeholders commemorating International Day of Peace in South Sudan’s capital, Juba, has dedicated the day to work together to infuse fresh momentum in the peace process with a resolute call for peace partners to stop conflict and promote human rights so that the trauma and scars of past civil wars can be healed. . . In the spirit of recovery and reconciliation, The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) helped sponsor a panel discussion to mark the Day, drawing panelists from various universities across Juba, the South Sudan Peace Commission and the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Sports.

SYRIA

On the International Day of Peace, children expressing peace in their own way here, in a refugee camp in northwestern Syria, specifically in the camps of oppression and suffering. On what they called the “roll of peace”. (article includes photos and statements by the children)

TUNISIA

Video of Celebration of the International Day of Peace in Tunisia- Sept 2021 United Religions Initiative MENA

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Dr. Muhammad Abdullah Al-Ali, CEO of Trades Research and Consulting, and Hamad Al-Kaabi, editor-in-chief of Al-Ittihad newspaper, announced the organization of a joint symposium under the title: “Spreading a Culture of Peace and Tolerance in the World: What Should We Do?” The symposium is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, September 21, in the Peace Hall in the “Trends” headquarters in Al Rawda area in Abu Dhabi, with the participation of a group of experts and men of thought, politics and religion from the UAE and several countries. The symposium is held in conjunction with the International Day of Peace. . .

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

The Bangladesh Digital Social Innovation Forum and the Digital Social Innovation Forum are going to host the Global Peace and Humanitarian Award 2021 on September 21 in Dubai for the first time on the World International Day of Peace. Ali Akbar Asha, Founder President of BDSIF and DSIF informed about the event.The Awards is presented to honor individuals and organizations whose exemplary efforts have significantly improved the lives of others and contributed consistently to a culture of peace and humanitarian service.

SHARJAH, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

The Sharjah India International School organiwed various events as part of the International Peace Day celebrations. Students in brightly colored clothes marched on campus holding placards proclaiming the importance of peace.

TAIZ, YEMEN

In Taiz, Abductees’ Mothers Association held, today, a seminar titled “Release Them for Prevailing Peace” in conjunction with the International Peace Day, September 21st. During the seminar, the representative of the association in Taiz, Asma’a Al-Ray’i, spoke of the suffering of mothers and families of the abducted, arbitrarily arrested, and forcibly disappeared individuals while waiting for peace resolutions leading to their sons’ freedom. She talked about Abductees’ Mothers Association’s determined efforts in all governorates and under different conditions, attempting to make a difference in order to have their abducted and forcibly disappeared sons released from all prisons in Yemen.

Peace and Common Security Advocates from Around the World Oppose QUAD , & AUKUS Militarism – 26 Sept 2021

DISARMAMENT & SECURITY .

An article from The Independent and Peaceful Australia Network

Meeting on the eve of the QUAD alliance summit, peace, justice and common security advocates from the QUAD and AUKUS member countries, and Australia, Philippines, Vietnam, Japan, South Korea, India, Britain, Germany, and the U.S. met to analyze and build opposition to the dangerous and increased militarism of the QUAD and AUKUS alliances.

The incipient coalition decries the QUAD and AUKUS alliances which dangerously intensify geostrategic military tensions with China. In addition to increasing the dangers that accidents or miscalculations to trigger escalation to catastrophic wars, this increased military competition seriously undermines the possibility of U.S.-Chinese and broader international cooperation to reverse the existential threats of nuclear weapons, the climate emergency, and pandemics. The strategic competition between the great powers includes the danger of a great power war which will destroy the planet.

Opposing the recently announced U.S.-Australian-British alliance, Australian peace organizations are demanding that Australia not become a staging point for the U.S. military, that Australian sovereignty not be abrogated to the U.S. and their government must not encourage the nuclear proliferation and risk environmental catastrophe inherent in the agreement to purchase submarines powered by highly enriched uranium.

President Biden has spoken of an inflection point. Negotiation and announcement of the AUKUS alliance indeed marks a dangerous turning point in geostrategic situation. Among them:

Instead of increasing stability and security, the QUAD and AUKUS alliances fuel dangerously spiraling cold war-like arms races that must be reversed with common security diplomacy.

The transfer of highly enriched uranium and related technologies to Australia, violates the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty, and encourages nuclear weapons proliferation. It provides Australia with resources needed to become a nuclear power, and significant political and military figures in India, South Korea and Japan ask why they have been denied these capabilities.

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Question for this article:

How can we stop the new cold war with China?

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Announcement of the AUKUS alliance has disastrous global strategic ramifications. Coming on the heels of the precipitous NATO withdrawal from Afghanistan, the Biden Administration has again acted without consulting its NATO allies. This fuels calls from European and E.U. leaders to create an independent European military superpower. The new military alliance strengthens worldwide the arms race

The AUKUS alliance increases pressure on ASEAN and other nations to choose between sides in a way that compromises their independence.

Forty years ago, the adoption of common security diplomacy played major roles in the negotiation of the Intermediate Nuclear Forces Treaty and the end of the Cold War. The new international peace coalition is committed to building international pressure for Indo-Pacific demilitarization and common security diplomacy to address and reverse the existential threats posed by nuclear weapons, the climate emergency, and pandemics.
 
No to military alliances and preparation for catastrophic wars. Yes to peace, disarmament, justice, and the climate.

(signatories as of Sept.26, 2021)
 
International Peace Bureau
Asia Europe Peoples Forum – Peace and Security cluster
Independent and Peaceful Australia Network
Australian Anti Bases Campaign Coalition
Campaign for Peace, Disarmament and Common Security
Global Network Against Weapons & Nuclear Power in Space
Guahan Coalition for Peace and Justice (Guam)
Le Mouvement de la Paix (France)
Veterans For Peace Chapter 113 Hawaii
Peace Women Partners, Philippines
Action for Sovereign Philippines
I Hagan Famalao’an Guahan, Inc. (Guam)
KILUSAN (Movement for National Democracy) Philippines
KAISAKA (Unity of Women for Liberation) Philippines
Maui Peace Action (Hawaii)
Bukluran ng Manggagawang Pilipino (Solidarity of Filipino Workers/BMP) Philippines
Committee for a Sane U.S.-China Policy (US)
Philippine Women’s Network for Peace and Security
Hawaiʻi Peace and Justice
ʻOhana Koa / Nuclear Free and Independent Pacific
Blue Banner Mongolia
Initiatives for International Dialogue
ALAB Katipunan (Philippines)
Japan Asia Africa Latin America (Japan)
MapaladKa Peace Movement (Philippines)
Communist Party of Australia
Malu ‘Aina Center For Non-violent Education & Action
Dap-ayan ti Babba-I (North Luzon, Philippines)
YouWin (Young Women’s Initiatives)
Kauai Women’s Caucus (Hawai’i)
Ko’olauloa Waialua Alliance
LABAN ng MASA (Philippines)

“Week for Peace 2021” Initiative for the consolidation of peace in Colombia

. . HUMAN RIGHTS . .

An article from Area Cucuta

The increase in femicides, domestic violence, murders against social leaders and the growth of poverty, indicates that the struggle in Colombia to achieve a healthy territory is still a challenge. For this reason, it is important that between September 5 and 12, version 34 of the “Week for Peace” will be held. The initiative of peace-building organizations of Colombian civil society, has, since 1987, made visible the daily effort of people , collectives and institutions that work in the construction and consolidation of peace, the redignification of the victims, the care and respect of life in and from the regions of the country.

The initiative invites people to find ways of reunion and solidarity for reconciliation with life and biodiversity. It includes the participation of the Truth Commission, National Secretariat for Social Pastoral, United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia, Center for Memory, Peace and Reconciliation (CMPR), Redepaz, Universidad Javeriana, the National Network of Regional Development Programs and Paz (Redprodepaz) and for the fourth consecutive year Compensar, among other organizations. The slogan is “The Truth we can !”
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Question related to this article:

Truth Commissions, Do they improve human rights?

Can festivals help create peace at the community level?

What is happening in Colombia, Is peace possible?

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According to statistics from the Database of Collective Actions for Peace (Datapaz) of the Center for Popular Research and Education (CINEP / PPP), this is the month that historically presents the highest levels of mobilization and that between 1987 and 2016, most of the mobilizations (86%) were oriented to the promotion of peace. For this reason, this year it emphasizes the practices developed by individuals, groups, families, social organizations and communities, focused on truth and reconciliation. It shows how people organize themselves to re-signify and overcome the factors that generate violence, enable peaceful coexistence and commit all the actors in the conflict and civil society in improving the living conditions of the community.

“We are convinced that reconciliation is the best way to rebuild the social fabric, in a year impacted by the pandemic and by historical social demands. For this reason, in order to make visible the different collective initiatives of integral well-being that are had, Compensar is committed to the development of the country with different programs to attend early childhood in rural territories, complementary school days in Bogotá, Soacha, Caparrapí, Yacopí, La Palma and La Peña or programs for the elderly in Caparrapí. In this way, it will be possible to consolidate a culture of peace ”, assured Margarita Añez, director of Compensar’s Welfare and Social Development Unit.

In this line, the Week for Peace aims to describe the main tasks of peacebuilding and defense of human rights that must be promoted at the moment in the country, in accordance with the moment of legitimate social protest that Colombia is experiencing, the The Covid-19 pandemic, the final report that the Truth Commission has been preparing, and the progress and difficulties in the implementation of the Peace Agreement, both in public institutions and in civil groups of ex-combatants, victims and society in general. .

In this way, it will be recognized as a process that requires commitments and agreements, which are woven in a differential and multiscale way from the different social, community and territorial processes committed to the defense of human rights, human dignity and the comprehensive implementation of the agreement. of peace, having as a fundamental axis the work carried out by the Truth Commission.

Thus, the formation of a more equitable society will be achieved for the construction of a plural, participatory and lasting peace, with a view to national reconciliation.

The Páramo de Sumapaz, will be the scene of Colombian cinema festival

. . SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT . .

An article from El Cine Suma Paz

The protection of the environment, citizen participation and the culture of peace will be the main themes of the first edition of the International Festival El Cine Suma Paz.

The festival will take place from September 10 to 25 with 10 face-to-face stages and a worldwide access platform to the festival’s contents for training, creation, transmission, promotion and circulation of audiovisual and cinematographic content.

Bogotá, DC, August 2021. The last great páramo in the world, El Páramo de Sumapaz, will be the setting for the first edition of the International Film Festival “El Cine Suma Paz” which aims to generate spaces for reflection through cinema that allow the discussion on the protection of the environment and the culture of peace to be shared by an international audience.

(Editor’s note. The scene, the Páramo de Sumapaz, is a unique high-altitude ecosystem in Colombia, above the tree line.)

On this occasion, the programming has been carried out in a hybrid way from September 10 to 25, with face-to-face and virtual activities. This project was born as an initiative of the Social Cinema Foundation with stories about the protection of the environment and the culture of peace.

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Questions related to this article:
 
What is the relation between the environment and peace

Film festivals that promote a culture of peace, Do you know of others?

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The first edition of the Festival will feature international exhibitions, academic spaces and an official selection made up of 80 films from around the world that positions cinema as a tool that raises awareness about the protection of the environment and the culture of peace among humans and the ecosystems that surround it.

It should be noted that this festival takes place in a complex social context, in a country that has seen more than 100 assassinated social leaders. “The Suma Paz Cinema is a space with which we seek to reaffirm our commitment to environmental education, with the defense of the environment and with the people who fight for social and environmental transformations, from different parts of the world,” said Cristhian Ossa, Director of the Social Cinema Foundation.

“We believe that this is a great opportunity to make visible the stories of the community and the relationship between the protection of our environment and the culture of peace. In these times where Colombians go through such a deep division, we need to generate bridges of communication and dialogue between us, in addition to nourishing ourselves with experiences related to the themes of the festival where the world has already explored historical paths and solutions, which sometimes we do not know. and make it impossible to implement them in our daily lives. ” Ossa added.

One of the films within the framework of the festival is Pico de Plata, which tells the story of a group of peasants who fought a historical battle to protect the Pico de Plata hill from mining in Fusagasugá . This short film will premiere on September 10 at the Festival’s opening ceremony.

Within the framework of the festival there will be exhibitions of the films in the communities that make up the Province of Sumapaz, Municipalities of Cundinamarca and the city of Bogotá, in the same way, during the development of the festival, there will be a platform that will allow to reproduce the films and the contents of the festival without any cost in any country of the world.

For more information visit www.elcinesumapaz.com.

United Nations High-Level Forum on The Culture of Peace: Chair’s Summary

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Received at CPNN from Georgina Galanis

The President of the General Assembly (PGA) convened on 7 September 2021 the High-Level Forum on The Culture of Peace, as mandated by the GA resolution 75/25 of 2020. The High-Level Forum, participated by the Member States and Observers to the United Nations as well as other stakeholders, renewed the call for full and effective implementation of the UN Declaration and Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace.

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Volkan Bozkir, President of the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly, opened the High-level Forum on the Culture of Peace

The theme of High-Level Forum – “Transformative Role of The Culture of Peace: Promoting Resilience and Inclusion in Post-Covid Recovery” reflected the relevance of the abiding values of the culture of peace in combating the Covid-19 pandemic and its socio-economic impacts, and underscored the importance of empowering all segments of the society towards a resilient recovery, including by ensuring vaccine equity, bridging digital divide, promoting equality and empowerment of women and harnessing the power of youth, among others.

In his opening remarks, the President of the General Assembly, H.E. Mr. Volkan Bozkir, pointed out how humanity was brought together by the pandemic and stressed the need to “build on this shared sense of grief and anxiety, and work together to not only tackle COVID-19 but all other challenges that stand in our path.” Referring to the sufferings of the Rohingya and Afghanistan people, the President emphasized on elements such as conflict early warning, fact-finding missions, early deployment of peacekeepers when needed, and of course humanitarian assistance, to maintain and support a culture of peace. “Peace is much, much more than the absence of conflict. Peace is a conscious effort by each of us, each moment, to talk, to listen, and to engage. It is a sustained effort to understand and overcome differences”, he added.

The Foreign Minister of Bangladesh H.E. DR A.K. Abdul Momen participated in the Opening Session with a pre-recorded statement. In his remarks, the Foreign Minister recalled Bangladesh’s pioneering role in the adoption of the UN General Assembly Resolution on The Culture of Peace since 1999 and organization of the High-Level Forum since 2012. Recognizing the need for creating an environment for peace for a resilient recovery from Covid-19, the Foreign Minister invited the international community to mainstream culture of peace in all pandemic recovery efforts. He underscored the strong correlation between peace and development and in this regard, called for ensuring timely implementation of the Agenda 2030.

Speaking on behalf of the UN Secretary-General, the Chef de Cabinet Ambassador Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, highlighted the foundational role of culture of peace for “building a better, fairer, more sustainable future for all—the future in which human rights are realized for every person.” She called attention not only to the devastating consequences of climate change and the threatening effects of the pandemic on health and economics but also to the rising conflicts, gender-based violence, inequality and hate speech. The Chef de Cabinet stressed that working to achieve peace not only covers traditional notions of security, but also challenges such as social injustice, the normalization of hate speech, terrorism, violence against women, and conflict.

The High Representative of the United Nations Alliance of Civilization (UNAOC), H.E. Mr. Miguel Ángel Moratinos in his remarks stated that the culture of peace is becoming relevant every day in the context of multidimensional impacts of Covid-19 and urged all stakeholders to re-commit to taking result-oriented actions towards uprooting all forms of discrimination and eliminating inequalities through dialogue, tolerance, diversity and respect among state and non-state actors. Speaking on behalf of Director General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), Mr. Eliot Minchenberg, Director a.i., Office of UNESCO in New York, underlined that the very notion of the Culture of Peace was born in UNESCO in 1992 and reaffirmed that the Organisation, together with its partners, stands ready to build peace and overcome the challenges of today. He also pointed out that due to Covid-19 pandemic, education has been gravely affected, particularly among girls and young women.

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Question(s) related to this article:

What is the United Nations doing for a culture of peace?

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During the plenary meeting, Member States stressed that the pandemic has highlighted the vulnerabilities and inequalities, increasing intolerance and tensions within communities, and between states. They underlined the importance of fostering a culture of peace through education by revising the educational curricula to promote qualitative values, attitudes, and behaviours of a culture of peace, including peaceful conflict-resolution, dialogue, consensus-building and active non-violence. The High-Level Forum also discussed how the culture of peace is fostered by the promotion of sustainable economic and social development and heard arguments towards the need to reduce inequalities and eradicate poverty if we are to alleviate grievances. The Member States also highlighted the importance of protection and promotion
human rights and ensuring gender equality in achieving the objectives of the declaration and the programme of action on culture of peace.

Following the plenary segment in the General Assembly Hall in the morning, a panel discussion was held virtually in the afternoon with the participation of invited panellists, discussants, and representatives of civil society organisations. The Founder of the Global Movement for the Culture of Peace (GMCoP), Former Under-Secretary-General and High Representative of the United Nations, Ambassador Anwarul K. Chowdhury moderated the panel discussion. A wide range of stakeholders – H.E. Ms Rabab Fatima, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN, H.E. Mr. Rodrigo A. Carazo, Permanent Representative of Costa Rica to the UN, H. E. Ms. Mathu Joyini, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the UN, Mr. Federico Mayor Zaragoza, President of Foundation for a Culture of Peace, former Director-General of UNESCO (1987-1999), Dr. Ada Juni Okika, Global Director of the Centre for Transformative Advancement of Development of Africa (CTADA), Mr. Liu Zhenmin, Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs, UN, Mr. Francisco Rojas-Aravena, Rector of the University of Peace in Costa Rica participated in the panel discussion.

Hon. Mr Kazumi Matsui, Mayor of Hiroshima, Japan and President of “Mayors for Peace” and Ms Jayathma Wickramanayake, the UN Secretary General’s Youth Envoy, presented pre-recorded video statements.

Chair and Moderator Ambassador Anwarul K. Chowdhury in his opening remarks paid warm tribute to PGA-75 H.E. Mr. Volkan Bozkir under whose leadership the High-Level Forum on The Culture of Peace convened. He drew attention to the reality that the Culture of Peace has yet to attain its worth and its due recognition at global as well as national levels. He called for renewed attention to the Declaration on Culture of Peace which, “after the UN Charter, is the only major document of the UNGA which focuses on peace in the most comprehensive manner.” He underscored the difference between peace and culture of peace and called for individual actions to advance culture of peace which aims at making peace and non-violence a part of our own self, our own personality – a part of our existence as a human being.

Ms. Beatrice Fihn, the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and the Executive Director of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) presented the keynote speech. In her keynote speech, Ms Beatrice Fihn highlighted the enduring values of the culture of peace in addressing the both the contemporary and the longstanding challenges facing the humanity. She emphasized on renewed commitment and stronger action to eliminate nuclear weapons that continue to threaten the very existence of the human society.

As a panellist, Ambassador Fatima, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations in New York, underscored the long-standing commitment of Bangladesh to the culture of peace at the UN and its continuing, proactive role in advancing the implementation of the UN resolutions on the culture of peace. She stressed on eliminating digital divide and restructuring conventional education system in ensuring uninterrupted access to education by all children. Expressing her concern at the alarming rise in inequality within and among societies, she urged the global community to address inequality in a holistic manner. She also called for increased efforts including dialogue for elimination of hate speech, xenophobia and discrimination across the society for an inclusive recovery.

All panellists recognised the renewed relevance of the culture of peace in combating COVID and stressed on the importance of utilizing transformative role of culture of peace in fostering inclusion and tolerance in the society through inclusive and non-discriminatory recovery efforts. They highlighted that the culture of peace needs to be strengthened within all peoples, especially women, to prevent conflicts and sustain peace. They also stressed respect for human rights as essential to peace, to further promoting the culture of peace in educational programmes. The culture of peace, it was stressed, cannot be built if hate speech continues to exist. Participants also noted that everyone must be a multi-stakeholder in this process, including educators, parents, governmental officials and civil society organizations, as highlighted in the UN declaration on the culture of peace.

Civil society organizations actively participated in the High-Level Forum interactive session. They stressed that peace should be embraced as a way of life. The culture of peace should be nurtured through strengthening mutual respect and protecting the dignity of all members of the society regardless of their race, religion, belief or gender.

The High-Level Forum provided an opportunity for Member States, observers, UN entities, non-governmental organizations, academia, and other interested parties, to exchange ideas and make suggestions on how to utilise the values of culture of peace in post Covid recovery efforts, especially to ensure that the recovery from Covid-19 is durable, resilient and inclusive. In this context, the High-Level Forum provided a meaningful contribution to the pivotal discussions and commitments expected at the General Assembly during the High-Level Week later in September 2021.

Upcoming Virtual Events

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At CPNN, we are beginning to receive notices of free virtual events concerning the culture of peace. In order to inform our readership of these events, we will try an experiment: a “rolling article” about these events. We will try to update the listing every day or two, removing the events that are past (listed here) and adding new events as they are received at our contact email address. To be included here, an event must be free and must provide a registration link. Unless otherwise indicated the events are in English.

We will also include here the application deadlines for initiatives promoting the culture of peace.


Zoom is one of many new technologies available for virtual conferences.

Saturday October 2, 10am – 12 noon Eastern Time USA, 4-6pm Central Europe Time
Nonviolence in the 21st Century / La non-violence au 21ème siècle

Methods and examples of nonviolent actions to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow. An event to commemorate the International Day for Non-violence and the 152nd anniversary of the birth of Mahatma Gandhi. Simultaneous translation in English and French.
— Les méthodes et exemples d’actions de la non-violence pour répondre aux défis d’aujourd’hui et de demain. Un évènement en ligne pour célébrer la journée internationale de la non-violence et le 152ème anniversaire de la naissance de Mahatma Gandhi. Traduction simultanée en anglais et en français.
Register here

Wednesday, October 06, 2021 • 8:00 AM • Eastern Daylight Time (US & Canada)
Peace Boat to Receive Award as Lifetime Organizational War Abolisher of 2021

An online presentation and acceptance event, with remarks from representatives of Peace Boat.
Click here for details
Zoom link with the passcode 4D.Ev^

Oct 9, 2021 10:00 AM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Mapping Peace Education: Virtual Launch Event

Please join us for the virtual launch of “Mapping Peace Education,” a global research tool and initiative documenting and analyzing peace education efforts around the world.
— This interactive event will be hosted by Micaela Segal de la Garza, Mapping Peace Education Coordinator, and will feature a dialogue between Tony Jenkins, Coordinator of the Global Campaign for Peace Education, and Cecilia Barbieri, Chief of the UNESCO Section of Global Citizenship and Peace Education. Tony and Cecilia will also be joined by a panel of contributing researchers from around the world.
— To learn more about the project and the event, please visit: https://www.peace-ed-campaign.org/mapping/
Register here

Toumodi, Ivory Coast: Community leaders trained in the culture of peace

. . DEMOCRATIC PARTICIPATION . .

An article from Abidjan.net

Heads of village, community and associations of women and young people of the department of Toumodi participated, Wednesday, September 1, 2021, in an awareness-raising workshop on the culture of peace and living together initiated by the National Program for Social Cohesion (PNCS).


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Questions related to this article:

How should elections be organized in a true democracy?

Can a culture of peace be achieved in Africa through local indigenous training and participation?

“For us, it is about sensitizing communities to the culture of living together in order to contribute to the consolidation of peace through the establishment of community income-generating activities”, explained the director general of the PNCS, Arsène Kouassi.

Toumodi is one of the six localities in the country chosen to host these workshops, because of the violence that punctuated the last presidential elections there. “Toumodi has had difficult times, but tensions have eased now. This workshop will help us build trust between populations,” explained the third deputy mayor, Célestin Sialou.

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Chad: Ouaddai Youth Debate on Culture of Peace and Civic Engagement

. TOLERANCE & SOLIDARITY .

An article by Hambali Nassour/Abba Issa in Al Wihda

The awareness-raising project on the culture of peace and civic and electoral engagement, led by the Youth Star Association for Culture and Development, organized on September 4 a forum for discussion on the culture of peace.

Question related to this article:
 
Youth initiatives for a culture of peace, How can we ensure they get the attention and funding they deserve?

The one-day event brought together representatives of young people from the city of Abéché. Placed under the theme of “the engagement of a culture of peace among youth”, the meeting allowed young people to share their ideas.

Panelist Saleh Souloum invited young people to have a spirit of national unity, to show love and social cohesion in order to build a better Chad.

He explained that civic and electoral engagement is not just the business of leaders but that it is up to each young person to get involved to make their contribution.

The president of the Abéché Youth Star Association, Hassan Abdoulaye Hassan, gave a brief overview of the achievements of his organization, before discussing the merits of the culture of peace.

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