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Day of Peace in Harare, Zimbabwe
Written by Rev. Bosako Iyolangomo, UPF-Zimbabwe
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Harare, Zimbabwe - The UPF Secretary General worked with the UN Information Center, Iranian Embassy Cultural Department, Zimbabwe Olympic Committee, The Voice of Revival Ministry, and Fatima Zahra Women's Organization to organize a celebration of the UN International Day of Peace.
Under the theme of Youth for Peace and Development, the main activity was a sports tournament in various disciplines among students of 12 schools. Prizes were given to students who had won in the tournament. The Minister of Education, Sport and Culture was the Guest of Honor.
Representatives of several organizations elaborated on what peace meant to them. The message of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon was also read.
On the whole the event was very successful and received good media coverage.
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