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‘Keep Your Eye On Calendar, Palestine Will Be Free’: Arundhati Roy’s PEN Pinter Prize Speech

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An article from the Timeline Daily

“They fight on because they know that one day—From the river to the sea Palestine will be Free. It will. Keep your eye on your calendar. Not on your clock. That’s how the people – not the generals – the people fighting for their liberation measure time,” asserts Arundhati Roy, the noted Indian author and activist, during her PEN Pinter Prize acceptance speech delivered on October 10 at the British Library.

After announcing her name for the prize that English PEN established as an annual award in honor of playwright Harold Pinter, Roy declared her share of the prize money will be donated to the Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund.

During her award acceptance speech after he thanked the members of English PEN and the jury for the Prize, Roy began by greeting Egyptian author and activist, Alaa Abd El-Fattah, writer of courage, and her fellow awardee. She said she was speaking of her friends and comrades in prison in India—lawyers, academics, students, journalists – Umar Khalid, Gulfisha Fatima, Khalid Saifi, Sharjeel Imam, Rona Wilson, Surendra Gadling, Mahesh Raut we well as thousands of incarcerated people in Kashmir and across the country.

Speaking about the ongoing Israeli offensive in Gaza, the Indian author said the US and Israel unflinching ongoing “televised genocide in Gaza and now Lebanon in defence of a colonial occupation and an Apartheid state”

Describing the fatalities of over 42000 lives including women and children, Roy stated the US and Europe have prepared the ground for another situation to assuage their collective guilt for their early years of indifference towards one genocide—the Nazi extermination of millions of European Jews.

“Hostilities could end right this minute. Israeli hostages could be freed, and Palestinian prisoners could be released. The negotiations with Hamas and the other Palestinian stakeholders that must inevitably follow the war could instead take place now and prevent the suffering of millions of people,” she affirmed.

The Indian author goes on saying that like every state that has carried out ethnic cleansing and genocide in history, “Zionists in Israel – who believe themselves to be “the chosen people”—began b by dehumanising Palestinians” before driving them off their land and murdering them.

Roy quoted statements of former Israeli ministers to show how the Jewish state treated Palestinians as a justification to dehumanise them. Former Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin called Palestinians ‘two-legged beasts’. Yitzhak Rabin called them ‘grasshoppers’ who ‘could be crushed’. Golda Meir, the fourth Prime Minister of Israel said ‘There was no such thing as Palestinians’.

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Question related to this article:

Presenting the Palestinian side of the Middle East, Is it important for a culture of peace?

Where in the world can we find good leadership today?

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Former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, the so-called famous warrior against fascism, said, ‘I do not admit that the dog in the manger has the final right to the manger, even though he may have lain there for a very long time’ and then went on to declare that a ‘higher race’ had the final right to the manger. Once those two-legged beasts, grasshoppers, dogs and non-existent people were murdered, ethnically cleansed, and ghettoised, a new country was born, Roy said, quoting the zionists and their supporters

Roy went on how the West and their media support, arm, applaud Israel, despite floods of evidence for Israeli brutalities. “No wonder Israeli soldiers seem to have lost all sense of decency,” she says, adding that for them the history only began when the Hamas attack Israel on October 7, killing Israeli civilians, triggering the ongoing genocidal war.

“I refuse to play the condemnation game. Let me make myself clear. I do not tell oppressed people how to resist their oppression or who their allies should be,” Roy says. Noting that when US President Joe Biden met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Israeli war cabinet during a visit to Israel in October 2023, he said, ‘I don’t believe you have to be a Jew to be a Zionist, and I am a Zionist,’ Roy says she is not going to  declare myself or define myself in any way that is narrower than her writing.

The celebrated Indian writer then poses some questions; I ask you, which of us sitting in this hall would willingly submit to the indignity that Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank have been subjected to for decades? What peaceful means have the Palestinian people not tried? What compromise have they not accepted—other than the one that requires them to crawl on their knees and eat dirt?

Roy then asserts Israel is not fighting a war of self-defence. “It is fighting a war of aggression. A war to occupy more territory, to strengthen its Apartheid apparatus and tighten its control on Palestinian people and the region.”

Roy says not all the power and money, weapons and propaganda on earth can any longer hide the wound that is Palestine. She notes the polls to shows that majority of  the citizens in the countries whose governments enable the Israeli genocide have made it clear that they do not agree with their government’s support to the Zionist atrocities, including a younger generation of Jews. She cites increasing number of protest in the Europe against Israeli aggression in Gaza.

“The war that has now begun will be terrible. But it will eventually dismantle Israeli Apartheid. The whole world will be far safer for everyone – including for Jewish people – and far more just. It will be like pulling an arrow from our wounded heart,” the award winning author said, underscoring that the war could stop today if the US government withdrew its support of Israel.

“When Benjamin Netanyahu holds up a map of the Middle East in which Palestine has been erased and Israel stretches from the river to the sea, he is applauded as a visionary who is working to realize the dream of a Jewish homeland. But when Palestinians and their supporters chant ‘From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free’, they are accused of explicitly calling for the genocide of Jews,” Roy said.

The PEN Prize awardee concluded her speech expressing her conviction that From the river to the sea Palestine will be Free.

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Eleven organizations call to “achieve a culture of peace” as a “collective duty” in Zaragoza, Spain

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Un artícle en El Diario (Google translation)

Representatives of eleven social organizations met this Friday (October 4) in the Aula Magna of the Paraninfo in Zaragoza to start a “campaign for peace and against wars.” After the reading of the manifesto by journalist Gervasio Sánchez, they gathered at the entrance to the University of Zaragoza.

These are the Federation of Neighbourhoods, WILPF Spain, the Peace Research Seminar (SIP), the Federation of Parents’ Associations of Students of Aragon, the Aragonese Federation of Solidarity-Circles of Silence, the Federation of Students, Casa Palestina, Welcome Refugees, Insumisos, Culture and Peace and, lastly, UM DRAIGA-Friends of the Sahara.

“We are a group of diverse people who, faced with the perplexity, indignation and discouragement of citizens over the bloody events in Palestine, Ukraine and a host of almost forgotten armed conflicts, have begun to attempt a campaign for peace and against wars,” they said in announcing the initiative.

“The idea is – they added – to claim Zaragoza as a city of peace, to remember previous mobilizations and to call on citizens to participate in various initiatives, some already underway and others yet to be developed.”

In the manifesto, entitled ‘Stop the war, win the peace’, they argue that “justice can only be ensured through peace” and that “justice alone brings equality”. “There is no true democracy if the goal of peace is not at the base of politics and at the heart of truth”, they point out.

Mentioning the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, they point out that by increasing “arms spending” “funds needed to meet urgent social needs, both near and far” are being diverted.

They also refer to the Law on the Culture of Peace approved in March of last year in the Cortes of Aragon and denounce that, far from being fulfilled, some of its objectives have been “drastically forgotten”, such as development cooperation.

Finally, they call for mobilization “from the most diverse social groups” to “denounce those who promote the culture of militarism.” “We call for seeking this commitment, and we are committed to working for it,” they conclude.

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Questions for this article:

How can culture of peace be developed at the municipal level?

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Here is the full manifesto:

LET’S STOP THE WAR, LET’S WIN THE PEACE

Only through peace can justice be guaranteed. And only through justice can equality be born. There are no alternative paths, and no other perspectives can be dreamed of. There is no true democracy – whatever arguments you like – if the goal of peace is not at the foundation of politics and at the heart of truth.

Achieving a culture of peace is not only about rejecting war, but also – and these are the words of the United Nations – about supporting sustainable development, overcoming poverty and building a world of equality.

In the times in which we live, there are more than nine major armed conflicts, and many more of those that are called less intense. In the news around us, we learn daily of the consequences of two wars – the one that Russia started by invading Ukraine, and the one by Israel occupying and striking the territories of Gaza and the West Bank – that deny all principles, not only those of moral and social duty, but those of international law itself. Two wars with consequences that may be irreparable. The first of them, already converted into a war between Russia and NATO, which in fact reproduces the policy of blocs with all that this means in the cultural, commercial, technological and military fields; and the second, transformed into a true genocide against the Palestinian people, doomed by force, hunger and exile to disappearance.

At the same time, spending on weapons is increasing, diverting funds needed for urgent social needs, both near and far, turning the production and trade of weapons into a powerful root cause of wars and a profitable business for those who profit from death.

To condemn aggression, to work for peace, to create reasons for coexistence and to denounce the return to a policy of blocks in search of world hegemony, is a collective duty that must transcend personal pain and rejection, and become a movement capable of expressing the need to combat a state of war for no other reason than the interest and benefit of groups and individuals.

On March 9, 2023, the Cortes of Aragon approved the Law on the Culture of Peace, and unreservedly committed to promoting the commitment of institutions and society to education and research for peace, development cooperation and humanitarian action, dialogue, non-violent action and mediation. The approved law has been far from seeing, not only fulfilled, but promoted, its objectives, some of which – such as development cooperation – have, in fact, been drastically forgotten.

It is time, therefore, for a meeting to be sought from the most diverse social spheres of those who are seriously committed to peace and are willing to mobilize whatever human and material resources are necessary. Let the voice and action of those who are not determined to stand by and watch the current situation impassively and in pain, be raised to denounce those who promote the culture of militarism, leaving a record of why wars occur, what is behind what is done, what is intended, what consequences they have for those who suffer them and for everyone, and what response they deserve.

We call upon you to seek this commitment, and we oblige ourselves to work for it.

NO TO WARS

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Coop-medias, the citizen cooperative that wants to give “a real breath of fresh air” to independent media

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An article by Mathilde Picard in Verts (translation by CPNN)

Coop a festive atmosphere. On Wednesday, October 9, the world of the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) and that of independent media met at the Académie du Climat in Paris to launch the Coop-medias cooperative. The goal: to consolidate the finances of the independents and strengthen the links between them in the face of the concentration of the press in the hands of a few billionaires.


Public radio broadcast on the occasion of the launch evening of the Coop-medias cooperative, at the Académie du Climat in Paris. © Margot Desmons/Vert

“Coop-medias creates a bridge between two worlds that did not speak to each other: that of the social and solidarity economy and that of independent media,” according to Mathieu Molard, editor-in-chief of Streetpress.

On Wednesday, October 9, the launch of this cooperative was a sell-out at the Climate Academy in Paris. The platform dedicated to financing independent media is now accessible to citizens so that they can take shares starting at €100. The goal? “To raise €500,000 in three months,” hopes Lucie Anizon, CEO of Coop-medias and Secretary General of the renewable energy cooperative Enercoop.

Politis, Vert, Blast, Médiacités, Les Jours…. Already 22 media and around ten companies from the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) have become members. Thanks to this fundraising, it will be possible to distribute initial financial aid in 2025 in the form of a call for projects.

To present how the cooperative works, journalists, members of the SSE and civil society took the microphone. The evening was broadcast as a public radio show, on the website of the cooperative media “Le moment”, in the form of a round tables to imagine a new economic model for independent media.

The general director of Coop-médias, Lucie Anizon, explained to Vert the origin of the project: “I was surprised that no independent media had said: let’s raise capital funds and pool our resources. They told us that they didn’t have the time, the energy or the know-how, so we did it with them by bringing our know-how from the SSE.”

“Taking information out of market logic”

In the room, everyone shared the observation of a critical weakening of media plurality. 81% of press sales are now held by eleven billionaires, according to the video launching the platform. Faced with this, Julia Cagé, an economist specializing in media, encourages us to “take information, which is a public good, out of the logic of the market and shareholders”.

At Coop-médias, there are no paid shareholders, and the governance for allocating funding is based on the model of one member = one vote. The result: “a real breath of fresh air” so as not to depend solely on calls for donations and “no longer be on life support”, says Paloma Moritz, a journalist at Blast.

The forum discussed the need to strengthen the finances and visibility of independent media, an advertising agency for the SSE, the presence of independents on TNT channels and the role of social networks in the dissemination of their content.

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(Click here for the French original of this article.)

Questions related to this article:

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

How can we develop the institutional framework for a culture of peace?


Robin Saxod, co-founder of Coop-medias and Lucie Anizon, CEO of Coop-medias. © Mathilde Picard/Vert

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Strengthening ties to fight against the far right

This rapprochement between independent media comes from the rallies against the far right, organized on June 27 and July 3 at Place de la République in Paris, on the occasion of the legislative elections (see our report). The cooperative is therefore “nonpartisan but deeply political,” says Robin Saxod, co-founder of Coop-médias.

Throughout the evening, the speakers encouraged us to continue the fight against the increasingly numerous reactionary speeches in the media bought by billionaires Vincent Bolloré and Pierre-Edouard Stérin. Speakers called for stopping the criminalization of political and social protests and for fighting against disinformation on climate change and feminism.

To strengthen the resources of journalists, Coop-médias proposes to pool certain services such as accounting, website management and legal aid… A welcome idea for Eloïse Lebourg, co-founder of Médiacoop, a local media outlet based in Clermont-Ferrand: “When I was threatened by fascist groups after investigating them, I was very happy to have someone who knew a lawyer. When you investigate the far right in a medium-sized town, you are more easily spotted, you sometimes feel isolated.” For her, Coop-médias must be an opportunity to “get out of the pattern of very Parisian independent media, there are independent structures everywhere in France, I would like us to have more visibility and to cooperate more.”

At the end of the evening, conversations continued around the buffet. Yan Pierre le Luyer, co-founder of Grow Studio, which produces podcasts, decided to take a share in the cooperative as he explains, to “rebalance the discourse in the media and therefore equip ourselves with the same means as our opponents”. The radio show will be broadcast on Aligre FM (93.1) and Radio Campus Paris (93.9) next Wednesday.

Vert has become a member of Coop-médias to help strengthen the ecosystem of independent media.

(Editor’s note: CPNN took part in this event and has also become a member of Coop-médias, for the same reason.)

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The Peace Vibe Fest brings youth from 20 communities in Bosnia and Herzegovina

. TOLERANCE & SOLIDARITY .

An article from the Official Website of the European Union

More than 130 citizens, young people from 20 communities across Bosnia and Herzegovina participated in the first Peace Vibe Fest, that started on September 21, the International Day of Peace, and ended on October 2, the International Day of Nonviolence. The Peace Vibe Fest contributes to better mutual understanding and celebrates efforts and initiatives for a peaceful and stable future for all.

“Although peacebuilding in BiH at first sounds like something complicated, through this Festival we wanted to show that even the small steps that each of us takes can grow into something big and contribute to strengthening trust in our communities,” said 18-year-old Lamija from Vareš. Together with her friends, Lamija organized music workshop as part of the festival, where they created a song about peace. “It is one of our contributions to spreading positive messages and peaceful vibrations.”

Festival was organized with the support of the project „Empowering Trust and Cohesion in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Communities“ (“Možemo bolje”) that is jointly implemented by the European Union in BiH, the United Nations in BiH, the OSCE Mission to BiH and the Council of Europe – Office in Sarajevo.

Theater workshops, film screenings, street actions, dialogues and musical events were held during the festival, where citizens from numerous communities throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina connected in fostering a culture of peace, within and between communities.

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

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Radoslav Tokić, president of Croatian Cultural Society „Napredak“ from Jajce, that organized workshop of applied theatre during the festival, said: “Knowledge of history and culture helps in better understanding of others and respect for diversity. Through this workshop, we want to offer our fellow citizens theater as a great tool for working in the community, especially with young people”.

In addition to the activities in local communities, the central event of the Peace Vibe Fest gathered 60 young people in Sarajevo for creative and educational workshops with an aim to empower young people to recognize their role in fostering a culture of peace. Through dialogue on peacebuilding, discussions on the role of young people, analysis of social messages, and theatrical play and improvisation, the participants of the Festival developed new skills and messages of peace that they want to spread in their communities.

“I haven’t been to a more interesting workshop in a long time. Where there were tricky topics, we saw that everything can be resolved through talk and dialogue in order to understand the other side”, said Jasmin from Maglaj.

One of the participants, Aleksandra from Ugljevik, also shared her positive experience: “I really liked the interaction between all participants, that there is no judgment, that everyone is accepted, and that we can all express our opinion. The workshops were phenomenal”.

The project “Možemo bolje” continues to work with local communities, citizens, government representatives and other important partners to strengthen and promote trust and cohesion within and between communities.

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From Paris to Caracas, thousands march in support of Gaza around the world, one year after October 7

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An article from Le Parisien (translated by google)

“Freedom and justice for the Palestinians!” Thousands of people demonstrated in support of Gaza across Europe and South Africa on Saturday for the first anniversary of the bloody conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas.

Holding placards and Palestinian and Lebanese flags, several thousand protesters marched through the centre of the British capital late in the morning. Leading the march were former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn (now an independent) and former Scottish Prime Minister Humza Yousaf.


London, October 5, 2024. Many protesters wore keffiyehs, symbols of the Palestinian struggle. Reuters/Chris J Ratcliffe

“Stop the bombing”, “Free, free Palestine” and “Stop bombing hospitals” were among the most popular slogans chanted in London by protesters, who marched peacefully. “We need a ceasefire now. How many more innocent Palestinians or Lebanese people have to die?” asked Sophia Thomson, 27, who was demonstrating with friends. “The fact that there are so many of us shows that the government is not speaking for the people,” she added.

A demonstration in memory of the 1,205 people killed in the unprecedented Hamas attack in Israel on October 7 is also due to be held in London on Sunday.

In Dublin, the Irish capital, several hundred people demonstrated in support of the Gazans, shouting “freedom and justice for the Palestinians”.

In Berlin, a pro-Palestinian demonstration brought together more than a thousand people and another pro-Israeli demonstration brought together around 650, according to the police. Outside the procession of this last demonstration, 26 people who had accosted the demonstrators were arrested, a police spokesperson told AFP.

In Rome, pro-Palestinian youth clashed with the police, with bottles thrown, firecrackers, tear gas and water cannons used, after a demonstration that brought together thousands of people. “Italy must stop selling and sending weapons to Israel”, “Free Palestine” and “Israel, a criminal state”, the demonstrators shouted.

During the offensive led in response by Israel, at least 41,825 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza, the majority of them civilians, according to data from the Hamas government’s Ministry of Health, deemed reliable by the UN. In Lebanon, according to the authorities, more than 2,000 people have been killed since October 2023.

Representatives of LFI at the Paris demonstration

In France, several thousand people marched in Paris and several other cities to show their “solidarity with the Palestinian and Lebanese peoples” and to ask the French government to do more.

In Paris, 5,000 demonstrators, according to the police, marched from Place de la République to Place de Clichy, shouting “Palestine will live, Palestine will win”. At the head of the procession were several political figures from the radical left, including representatives of La France Insoumise Jean-Luc Mélenchon and Manon Aubry. Among them, MP Thomas Portes, interviewed by AFP, once again asked President Emmanuel Macron to “recognise the State of Palestine”.

At the microphone of a truck present in the procession, Jean-Luc Mélenchon reiterated his call for students to “flaunt the colors of Palestine” and “Lebanon” from October 8, in response to a ministerial circular on maintaining order in universities on the eve of October 7, the anniversary of the Hamas attack in Israel.

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Question related to this article:

Presenting the Palestinian side of the Middle East, Is it important for a culture of peace?

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But for Mohammed Ghili, 52, a member of the association Solidarité Palestine, if “it’s good news, it comes far too late” in the face of what he calls “genocide”. In the crowd, Maya, 37, a French-Lebanese physics researcher who arrived from Beirut a week ago, said she was “stunned by the media coverage” of the escalation in Lebanon. “We don’t hear about the bombing of civilians”.

Among the thousand people who also marched in Lyon according to the prefecture, Jérôme Faÿnel, president of a local collective supporting the Palestinian people, said that it was an opportunity for him to denounce the anniversary of “one year of unheard-of brutality”.

In Toulouse, 300 demonstrators chanted the name of “Georges Abdallah”, in reference to the Lebanese pro-Palestinian activist Georges Ibrahim Abdallah, imprisoned for 40 years for complicity in murder. His 11th request for release is to be examined on 7 October. “How can a court decision be issued on 7 October?” exclaimed Soraya, 50, who did not wish to give her last name. She denounces “a bias” on the part of the justice system, one year to the day after the unprecedented attack by Hamas.

Flo, 22, an unemployed resident of Vienne (Isère), who did not wish to give his last name, came to demonstrate as he has been doing for a year, and for him, it is a “fight”: not a “symbolic fight”, but a “fight for justice” for the Palestinian and Lebanese people.

In Nantes, two marches bringing together some 350 people in total, according to an AFP journalist, marched through the streets of the city center. In Strasbourg, there were 200 demonstrators, as in Bordeaux, where they observed a minute of silence “in homage to the martyrs” before walking peacefully, chanting “Palestine will live, Palestine will win”.

Gatherings in Switzerland and South Africa

In Basel, Switzerland, thousands of people also gathered in a park near the train station for a national pro-Palestinian demonstration called by the Swiss-Palestine Federation and a hundred or so organizations.

In Madrid, 5,000 people, according to the authorities, demonstrated at the call of the Solidarity Network against the Occupation of Palestine (RESCOP), with placards saying “Boycott Israel” or “Humanity is dead in Gaza”. The demonstrators called on Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, who has taken a number of critical positions against Israel in recent months, to break off diplomatic relations with the country.

In Venezuela, hundreds of supporters of the government of Nicolás Maduro and members of the Arab community demonstrated in front of the UN headquarters in Caracas. Carrying a 25-metre-long Palestinian flag and shouting “Long live free Palestine” or “Iran, Iran, strike Tel Aviv”, the Chavistas presented the UN with a document calling for an end to the “genocide” of the Palestinian people and for “concrete actions” against Israel.

In South Africa, in central Cape Town, hundreds of people demonstrated, waving Palestinian flags and chanting anti-Israel slogans at a pro-Gaza rally. Holding placards accusing Israel of genocide and racism, the protesters – many wearing keffiyehs, a symbol of the Palestinian struggle against Israel – marched toward the South African parliament.

“Israel is a racist state” and “We are all Palestinians,” protesters chanted. Some of them said they supported South Africa’s complaint to the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Pretoria maintains that Israel’s offensive in Gaza violates the 1948 UN Genocide Convention.

Many South Africans compare Israel’s stance toward the Palestinians to apartheid, the segregationist regime imposed by the white minority in the country until the first multiracial elections in 1994.

(Editor’s note: The video of the rally in New York City is especially impressive.)

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Europe: International Day of Peace

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A survey by CPNN

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

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

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

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

Poster for the events of Collectif de 21 septembre in France

Here are excerpts from the articles.

AUSTRIA

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

BELGIUM

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

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

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

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

CROATIA

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

CYPRUS

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

FRANCE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

GERMANY

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

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IRELAND

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

ITALY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NETHERLANDS

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

NORTH MACEDONIA

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

PORTUGAL

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ROMANIA

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

SPAIN

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SWITZERLAND

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

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

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

UNITED KINGDOM

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Ex-Soviet Countries: International Day of Peace

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A survey by CPNN

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


photo from Chechen Republic, Russia

Here are excerpts from the articles, translated into English.

* * * AZERBAIJAN * * *

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

* * * BELARUS * * *

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

* * * GEORGIA * * *

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

* * * MOLDOVA * * *

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

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

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

* * * RUSSIAN FEDERATION * * *

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Europe, FREE FLOW OF INFORMATION

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

FREE FLOW OF INFORMATION . .

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A House of Free Media to Welcome Everyone

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

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

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Speech from Birmingham, UK, for Solidarity and against Racism

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An article from the website of We are BRIG

The recent far-right riots and violence in the UK, particularly following the tragic attack in Southport, have sparked outrage and concern among anti-racism groups and community leaders. Here’s a summary of the key statements from BRIG, Kings Heath United Against Racism, and Patrick Vernon, which collectively address the issue of ongoing racial injustice and the rise of far-right extremism in the UK.

Speech by Mukhtar Dar on behalf of Kings Heath United Against Racism

Brothers, Sisters, Comrades—

Firstly, I extend my deepest condolences to the families and friends of the three young girls murdered in the horrific knife attack, and to those who are critically injured. I also wish to pay special tribute to the heroes who confronted the attacker. My solidarity goes out to the people of Southport, particularly the Muslim community whose mosques came under siege, to the refugees who were attacked in their hotels, and to all those communities across the country—White, Black, Asian, African, Caribbean—who are standing firm against those who seek to exploit these tragic murders.

We gather here not merely as individuals, but as a force of history—a moral majority that stands unwaveringly on the side of justice, truth, and equality. We are the embodiment of hope, love, and unity. Our hearts beat as one, and in this dark hour, we stand resolute against the forces that seek to tear us apart, to make us forget our shared humanity.

We are confronted by those who thrive on division, who feed on hatred. These forces—whether driven by fascism, nationalism, or populism—seek to drive a wedge between black and white, Muslim and Christian, gay and straight, able and disabled, migrant and native. But let us remind them, let us remind the world: we are all migrants. Every single one of us. Our DNA tells the story of our ancestors’ journeys out of Africa, weaving the tapestry of migration that has shaped human civilization across Asia, Europe, Australasia, and the Americas.

The United Kingdom itself is a living testament to this migration, a vibrant mosaic of dreams and struggles from across Europe and beyond. The story of Birmingham, like that of many cities, is a story of migration—of people moving from hamlets and villages, of the Irish, of our parents from the former colonies, who came here to rebuild the ‘motherland’ after the ravages of war. We, together, built this city—a city of resilience, of hope. And when the likes of Tommy Robinson and his band of bigots speak of Christianity, let us remind them: Jesus was a migrant seeking refuge, a symbol of compassion and solidarity for all humanity.

Brother and sisters, this is not a race war. This is not a religious war. This is not merely a struggle for the Muslim community, or for refugees. No, this is a righteous struggle that calls upon each of us to take our positions in the ranks of our people’s struggle. This is a battle against the far-right forces rising across Europe, against the spectre of fascism, against the insidious seeds of bigotry, racism, and Islamophobia. This is a battle against the most reactionary, divisive, and backward forces humanity has ever faced—and yes, defeated.

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We have defeated them before. Our movement’s history is rich with victories over these forces of darkness. We defeated them at the Battle of Cable Street, where ordinary British workers stood shoulder to shoulder with the Jewish community and said, “No pasaran—they shall not pass.” We defeated them in the ghettos of Walsall, where unity and resilience sent a powerful message. Our communities, the African Caribbean and Asian communities alongside our white comrades from the labour and trade union movement fought them in the streets of Lewisham, in Brick Lane, in Manningham, in Southall, in Handsworth. Each time, we stood together, and each time, we prevailed.

But, my friends, the struggle is far from over. Today, the far-right, emboldened by the likes of Reform UK and Tommy Robinson’s Street brigade, offer no solutions aside from scapegoating, creating divisions, and preaching death and destruction. We must oppose them with every ounce of strength we possess. We must confront them in the streets and in the battle of ideas. Our arguments must be rooted in justice, in compassion, in our shared values, and in the truth that we are all one.

Yet, let us not forget those who empower these forces with their reckless racist rhetoric. We must challenge and expose the politicians who speak of ‘stopping the boats’ and other dog-whistle tactics that create fertile ground for the far-right to grow. Their words fan the flames of division and fear, providing a veneer of legitimacy to those who march through our streets with hate in their hearts. It is not enough to denounce the far-right; we must also hold accountable those in power who enable their rise.

From Southport, Rotherham, and Middlesbrough, to over 60 cities and towns, the far-right and their supporters openly rampaged, terrorising our communities, attacking our homes, our mosques, setting alight our cars, setting up roadblocks, singling out Asian, African, and Caribbean taxi drivers, pulling them out of their vehicles. In many places, the police stood by indifferent and allowed it to happen. This was not just violence; this was a pogrom. There are no legitimate grievances here, no excuses of deprivation. These were not race riots but racist riots by violent, lying racists who demonise Muslims while hiding behind a false patriotism and reactionary nostalgia for a bygone all white era.

History teaches us an unshakable truth: we must organise, we must unite, we must mobilise. Across cities, towns, and villages, let us bridge our divides to build a massive united front to defeat both state racism and fascism. Let us forge a coalition so strong, so determined, that it will consign the likes of Nigel Farage, Tommy Robinson, and their poisonous ideologies to the dustbin of history.

We are not alone, for history is on our side. We stand as the embodiment of hope, the champions of love, and the bearers of justice. We are the light that will drive out the darkness, the voices that will speak for the voiceless. So let us, united as one, reclaim our streets and our future. In our unity, there is strength; in our diversity, there is beauty; and in our solidarity, there is hope.

Together, we will rise above hate. Together, we will build a brighter tomorrow for all. We will invest the fruits of our labour not in wars, but in progress, ensuring that the wealth we create is shared by the many, not hoarded by the few. We are the defenders of the dream that all people—regardless of race, religion, gender, or background—can live in harmony and equality. Let us show the world that our unity is our strength, that our diversity is our power. Together, we will rise. Together, we will resist. Together, we will prevail.

“Make them gwan, make them run—Chase the fascists out of Brum!”

(Editor’s note: Thank you to Joe Yannielli, the CPNN reporter for this article.)

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Youth Summit on Peace and Sustainable Future Wraps Up Successful Week in Montpellier, France

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A press release from Open PR

The Institute of Public Policy, and Diplomacy Research (IPPDR) today announced the conclusion of its Youth Summit on Peace and a Sustainable Future, which took place from July 22 to 26, 2024, in Montpellier, France. The Summit was hosted by Montpellier Mayor Michael Delafosse and Dr. Andrise Bass, Founder of The Institute of Public Policy and Diplomacy Research. Also attending and mentoring were Prince Jean Louis Bingna, Dr. Bruno Mpondo-Epo, and Hawa Taylor-Kamara Diallo from the IBTK Foundation, which was founded to inform students about public policy as it pertains to the international community.

“The message from the Summit was unequivocal, ‘This is our time, this is our day, this is our future,'” said Dr. Bass. “The young people implore those with influence to ‘Help us lead, because we are ready to be leaders.'”

The Summit provided a platform for young people from more than forty countries to explore and debate the merits of issues related to global peace and sustainability. Views and conclusions about what actions should be taken were decided upon by the students, and the findings will directly contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions).

Summit participants were expected to understand, clarify, and give legitimacy to the young people’s voices and opinions regarding the greater global conversation. Lively discussions around peace and sustainability were the most interesting topics that aligned with guidelines of the United Nations’ Security Council Resolution 2250, which was adopted in 2015. Resolution 2250’s encourages member nations to set up mechanisms to enable young people to participate meaningfully in peace processes and dispute resolution.

Delegates collaborated and made recommendations meant to strengthen youth participation in the peace building movement, and the young people advocated for an observation role at the UN Security Council. Because the younger generation will inherit what their elders leave, or do not leave them, it was critical to ensure that that their voices would be heard.

(Click here for an article in French on this subject)

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Youth initiatives for a culture of peace, How can we ensure they get the attention and funding they deserve?

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Those attending the event look to people in the highest levels of government and industry to examine the ramifications of decision-making, which affects the globe along with everything on it and in it.

The Institute of Public Policy and Diplomacy Research is a not-for-profit organization that focuses on human rights, public policy, sustainable development, human trafficking awareness, diplomacy protocol, leadership etiquettes and peacebuilding The organization offers hybrid courses on a range of topics, including:

– Diplomatic protocol

– National security

– Finance and economics

– Consular affairs

– Etiquette and acceptable behavior

– Employment

– Regulations

The summit concluded with the young attendees publishing a Declaration on peace and the sustainable future that will be shared with the Secretary General of the United Nations. The ambitious Declaration, representing the youth of more than 40 countries, seeks to include youth in the worldwide peacemaking process and efforts to build sustainable societies.

Bass commented, “As we ended the Summit, we all felt that it was not an ending, but rather a beginning. The momentum continues. Young people were so passionate regarding insights and recommendations going forward that will be presented to global leaders.”

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