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UN International Day of Peace 2008
The UN's theme for the International Day of Peace in 2008 was "Human Rights and Peacekeeping." For a PowerPoint overview of UPF observances, click here.
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Day of Peace in Italy
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
Italy - In several cities of Italy, peace trees were planted in public parks and peace conferences took place.
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Day of Peace in Macau
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
Macau, China - A keynote speech was given on "The UN Millennium Development Goals: The Role of Civil Society and UPF."
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Day of Peace in N’djamena
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
N’djamena, Chad - Ambassadors for Peace planted trees, participated in lectures and discussions, and organized a women's football match in the national stadium in commemoration of the International Day of Peace.
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Day of Peace in Jakarta
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
Jakarta, Indonesia - At HAMKA University, crowds observed a day of global ceasefire and non-violence.
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Day of Peace in Mali
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
Bamako, Mali - International Day of Peace celebrations began with tree planting and cleaning hospital grounds and culminated with a peace march.
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Day of Peace in Nairobi
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
Nairobi, Kenya - The International Day of Peace 2008 was celebrated at the Peace House.
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Day of Peace in Jakarta
- Saturday, September 27, 2008
Jakarta, Indonesia - The video "Quest for Peace" was shown at an Ambassadors for Peace meeting.
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Day of Peace in Mindanao, Philippines
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
Cagayan de Oro, Philippines - Different ethnic groups performed traditional dances at the Global Peace Festival in Mindanao.
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Day of Peace in Nepal
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
Kathmandu & Pokhara, Nepal - The International Day of Peace was celebrated with clean-up programs in two cities.
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Day of Peace in Jamaica
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
Kingston, Jamaica - A UNICEF-trained lecturer spoke about conflict resolution.
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Day of Peace in Mogadishu
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
Mogadishu, Somalia - Somalis celebrated the International Day of Peace by reading passages about peace from the holy scriptures.
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Day of Peace in New Jersey, USA
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
New Jersey, USA - Faith leaders embarked on a "Peace Boat" and offered prayers for peace in front of the Statue of Liberty and the UN.
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Day of Peace in Japan
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
Nagoya & Arakawa, Japan - A prayer meeting was held, and youth volunteers mowed and picked up trash along a river.
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Day of Peace in Moldova
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
Chisinau, Moldova - Participants were inspired by plans for the Global Peace Festival in Moldova.
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Day of Peace in Niger
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
Niamey, Niger - Ambassadors for Peace attended a peace celebration at the Sofitel Gaweye Hotel.
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Day of Peace in Jerusalem and Haifa
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
Jerusalem & Haifa, Israel - Enthusiastic volunteers brought a public garden back to life for the sake of the people living nearby.
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Day of Peace in Monaco
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
Monaco - A hundred people met to enjoy classical music and listen to leaders of different religions discuss peace.
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Day of Peace in Oslo
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
Oslo, Norway - Speeches and cultural performances marked the International Day of Peace celebration.
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Day of Peace in Lima
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
Lima, Peru - People from all walks of life came to share their hopes and aspirations for peace on the International Day of Peace.
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Day of Peace in Montevideo
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
Montevideo, Uruguay - "Building a Culture of Peace" was the theme of the peace celebration at the Uruguay National Garden.
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Day of Peace in Pakistan
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
Pakistan - Two organizations have agreed to work together to promote peacebuilding and peacemaking initiatives.
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Day of Peace in Lusaka
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
Lusaka, Zambia - Repairs were made to the road to the Baralaston Park School on Sept. 21, 2008, prior to a celebration of the International Day of Peace at the 15 Acres Church in Lusaka.
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Day of Peace in Moscow
- Monday, September 22, 2008
Moscow, Russia - Nine members of the Russian National Peace Council met to discuss UN peacekeeping missions
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Day of Peace in Palau
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
Palau - The UN International Day of Peace was celebrated with a soccer tournament among students from several schools.
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