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Transcript of International Day of Peace 2012
UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE
September 21, 2012
“Sustainable Peace for a Sustainable Future”Commemorations organized by
Universal Peace Federation chapters in
AfghanistanArgentinaAustraliaBrazilCambodiaCzech RepublicDominican RepublicEcuadorEstoniaEthiopiaGeorgia
GermanyIndiaIsraelItalyJapanLatviaMacedoniaMalaysiaMoldovaNepalNew ZealandNigeriaNorway
PeruRussiaScotlandSpainSri LankaTaiwanUkraineUnited StatesZambia
KABUL: Speeches, poetry, and drama at the Ghargistan Institute of Higher Education offered a respite from three decades of conflict.
UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012Afghanistan
BUENOS AIRES: Prizes were awarded in the annual poetry contest with this year’s theme: “Words of Meeting and Universal Consciousness.”
UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012Argentina
VICTORIA: A seminar at Monash University focused on the principles of peacebuilding and strategies for implementing them.
UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012Australia
SAO PAULO: A program at the City Hall included an interfaith water ceremony that included representatives of various religions.
UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012Brazil
SAO PAULO: The Sao Paulo Commercial Association hosted an interfaith program featuring speeches, music, and awards.
UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012Brazil
CHAMBOK: University students traveled to the Kirirom National Park to learn about sustainable development and help plant trees.
UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012Cambodia
PRAGUE: A conference in the European House featured various speakers on the theme of “Sustainable Peace for the Future.”
UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012Czech Republic
SAN JUAN DE LA MAGUANA: The Santo Domingo State University Branch at San Juan hosted a program of music and speeches.
UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012Dominican Republic
QUITO: A representative of UN Women addressed an observance in the Hall of the National Union of Journalists.
UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012Ecuador
GUAYAQUIL: A program took place in the Simon Bolivar Hall of the Government of Guayas.
UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012Ecuador
TOILA: A presentation to students about the International Day of Peace stimulated discussions about peacebuilding.
UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012Estonia
VÄIKE-MAARJA: A presentation to students about the International Day of Peace stimulated discussions about peacebuilding.
UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012Estonia
ADDIS ABABA: Literature about the role of families in peacebuilding was distributed during a forum at the African Union headquarters.
UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012Ethiopia
TBILISI: A conference at the David Aghmashenebeli University explored the potential for peacebuilding in the South Caucasus.
UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012Georgia
AKHALTSIKHE: A gathering at the Rabat fortress, a historic multi-religious site, promoted tolerance and interreligious cooperation.
UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012Georgia
International Day of PeaceWeltfriedenstag 2012
Wildeshausen: Auch der dreijährige Mekke Karaca hatte anlässlich des Friedenstages eine Papiertaube gestaltet. Bild: Olaf Blume
BONN: Peacemaking activities for young and old included songs, poems, prayers, and creating messages of good will.
UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012Germany
NEW DELHI: Inauguration of a peace club at Jamia Millia Islamia university and an intercollegiate football tournament
UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012India
JERUSALEM: An information table on a pedestrian street during the Sukkot festival promoted messages of peace.
UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012Israel
MONZA: Participants in an interfaith vigil in front of the Town Hall offered reflections, prayers, and music in support of peace.
UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012Italy
TOKYO: Families attended a teach-in about the key role of families in building sustainable peace and then worked together to clean streets.
UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012Japan
RIGA: A professor from the military academy addressed a forum on “Prospects for Peace and Security for a Sustainable Future.”
UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012Latvia
SKOPJE: A forum at FON University on Principles and Practices for Lasting Peace and Security in Macedonia and the Wider Balkans
UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012Macedonia
IPOH: A program at the Kinta Riverfront Hotel included speeches, cultural performances, prayers, and an interfaith water ceremony.
UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012Malaysia
CHISINAU: A training program in the principles of peacebuilding and their application included lectures, discussions, and role playing.
UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012Moldova
KATHMANDU: Religious leaders lit lamps at the Buddha Dharma Center, opening a program of speeches and prayers for peace.
UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012Nepal
BIRATNAGAR: Ambassadors for Peace, women, and youth participated in an interactive program about peacebuilding.
UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012Nepal
CHITWAN: Food was distributed to senior citizens.
UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012Nepal
POKHARA: A speech contest on the theme of “Sustainable Peace for a Sustainable Future” took place at the Social Public English School.
UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012Nepal
DHARAN: Community leaders helped plant trees.
UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012Nepal
NEPALGUNJ: Students joined a street-cleaning program to raise awareness about the link between peace and a sustainable future.
UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012Nepal
BHAKTAPUR: Students and Girl Scouts helped clean a park.
UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012Nepal
JHAPA: Students cleaned a nursery.
UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012Nepal
HETUADA: Former MP Hon. Prahalad Lamichhane initiated a program of cleaning the streets and walkways.
UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012Nepal
AUCKLAND: A forum about ways people of different religions can cooperate for peace concluded with an interfaith water ceremony.
UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012New Zealand
Abuja: A two-day conference on Marriage and Family as Instruments for Sustainable Peace, National Development, and Sustainable Future
UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012Nigeria
OSLO: The documentary “Within the Eye of the Storm” featured Palestinians and Israelis from the Parents Circle/Families Forum.
UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012Norway
LIMA: A forum in the Peruvian Congress and a march in Tumbes.
UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012Peru
KHABAROVSK: At a program in the city’s gymnasium, students made doves to symbolize peace, stability, and prosperity.
UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012Russia
KONDOPOGA: Members of the Young Ambassadors for Peace Club and local activists joined students in a rally for peace.
UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012Russia
KOSTOMUKSHA: In a week of peacebuilding activities, students drew their visions of peace and distributed paper doves to passersby.
UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012Russia
MOSCOW: The Lyublino Children’s Sports Center team won a Play Football for Peace tournament, which promotes a culture of peace.
UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012Russia
MOSCOW: Organizers shared stories of peacebuilding during the 100-day campaign that led up to the UN International Day of Peace.
UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012Russia
NOVOSIBIRSK: People were given cards with the Day of Peace symbol and encouraged to add a message and send it to relatives or friends.
UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012Russia
PERM: Students at the Perm Pedagogical College made paper doves.
UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012Russia
RYAZAN: Activists distributed leaflets with information about the International Day of Peace and made plans for future programs.
UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012Russia
ST. PETERSBURG: Balloons with messages of peace were released at the close of a program about ways of celebrating the Day of Peace.
UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012Russia
YEKATERINBURG: Teaching lessons on peace in schools No. 43 and 163
UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012Russia
EDINBURGH: Speakers at a conference in the Scottish Parliament addressed the topic: “The Way of Permanent Peace.”
UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012Scotland
MADRID: An interreligious and international forum concluded with a presentation of the annual “Helping Your Neighbor” awards.
UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012Spain
COLOMBO: A program at 8th session of the national Youth Parliament focused on “Sustainable Peace for a Sustainable Future.”
UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012Sri Lanka
TAIPEI: Scholars and religious leaders participated in a consultation about a proposed interreligious peace council.
UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012Taiwan
KIEV: Students at a boarding school heard a presentation about the Day of Peace, joined in peace-building games, and enjoyed presents.
UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012Ukraine
WASHINGTON, DC: Speakers at a forum about peace prospects included diplomats and social activists.
UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012United States
LUSAKA: Religious leaders, students, and Ambassadors for Peace attended a program at the Peace Embassy.
UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2012Zambia