DISARMAMENT & SECURITY .
An article from Scoop Independent News (reprinted as Creative Commons)
The UNANZ [United Nations Association of New Zealand] celebration for the International Day of Peace will take place on Monday 21st September 2015, 5.30 – 8.30 pm at Parliament in the Legislative chamber.
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Our Keynote Speaker, Dr Kennedy Graham MP, will set the scene by speaking on the ‘invincible power of community spirit’.
The event will take the form of a panel discussion of ideas contributed from various community groups around NZ on actions which can be taken to create a culture of peace locally. The basis for the discussion will be the 9 point summary of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals – “Transforming the World by 2030 – A New Agenda for Global Action” – to be presented for adoption at the United Nations at the end of September 2015.
The outcome of our discussion will act as a contribution from New Zealand, and will be sent to the NZ Permanent Representative to the UN and the government of NZ.
The evening will conclude with a lively performance by the Multicultural Council of Wellington; highlighting how New Zealand continues to emerge as a kaleidoscope of multiculturalism, peace and unity among nations.
Event outline
5.30pm
* Refreshments
* Welcome:
– Maori welcome
– City welcome – Her Worship the Mayor, Celia Wade-Brown
* Key-note speaker: Kennedy Graham MP, on “The Invincible Power of Community Spirit”
* Panel Chair: Dr Graham Hassall (President of the United Nations Association of New Zealand)