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UN International Day of Peace 2009
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UPF Peace Declaration for the International Day of Peace 2009
- Monday, September 21, 2009
On the occasion of and in support of the International Day of Peace, September 21st, 2009, for which Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon gave the motto “We Must Disarm” (WMD), with a focus on nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation, the Universal Peace Federation offers the following affirmations.
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UFP Day of Peace Events Related to Disarmament
- Monday, September 21, 2009
In addition to the disarmament conference at the UN headquarters in Geneva on the United Nations International Day of Peace 2009, Universal Peace Federation chapters organized events on that theme in various nations.
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Disarmament Seminar Held at UN Headquarters in Geneva
- Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Geneva, Switzerland - A seminar on Sept. 23, 2009, at the Palais des Nations in Geneva focused on disarmament, in collaboration with the UN Institute on Disarmament.
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International Day of Peace Celebrated with Service, Sports and Cultural Programs
- Monday, September 21, 2009
UPF celebrated the United Nations International Day of Peace, Sept. 21, 2009, in various nations with festivals, forums, clean-up campaigns, football matches, and programs featuring art, music, dance and poetry.
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UPF Day of Peace Celebrations with Peace Prayers
- Monday, September 21, 2009
UPF celebrated the United Nations International Day of Peace 2009 with interreligious prayers at events in various nations.
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Day of Peace Observed in Seychelles
- Thursday, September 24, 2009
Victoria, Seychelles - Members of the National Assembly, Ambassadors for Peace and NGO representatives attended a conference marking the International Day of Peace.
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Day of Peace in Macau
- Saturday, September 19, 2009
Macau, People's Republic of China - The 2009 International Day of Peace celebration opened with a meditation for peace.
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Day of Peace Observed in Kabul
- Friday, September 25, 2009
Kabul, Afghanistan - Four days after a bombing in another part of Kabul, an International Day of Peace included music, a mosque cleanup, and a martial arts demonstration.
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Day of Peace in Argentina: Announcing the Winners of the International Poetry Contest
- Friday, September 25, 2009
Buenos Aires, Argentina - Since wars begin in the minds of men, in the minds of men the defenses of peace must be constructed.
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Day of Peace in Armenia
- Monday, September 28, 2009
Yerevan, Armenia - A Day of Peace celebration was organized at School № 194 by Ambassadors for Peace.
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Day of Peace in Sydney
- Monday, September 21, 2009
Sydney, Australia - UPF-Australia collaborated with the Ministry of Peace in a multicultural peace vigil.
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Day of Peace in Barbados
- Sunday, September 20, 2009
Bridgetown, Barbados - The Barbados National Peace Council held a church service to commemorate...
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Day of Peace in Benin
- Sunday, September 20, 2009
Cotonou, Benin - On September 20, there was a gathering at the National Assembly to share about peace.
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UPF Joins Student Day of Peace Observance at the UN
- Friday, September 18, 2009
New York, NY - UPF brought 25 students from the New York City area to join hundreds of students from around the world at the UN and via telecast in observance of the International Day of Peace on Sept. 18, 2009.
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Day of Peace in Sao Paulo
- Monday, September 21, 2009
Sao Paulo, Brazil - Numerous groups gathered at the Peace Monument to celebrate the UN International Day of Peace.
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Day of Peace in Bulgaria
- Monday, September 21, 2009
Sofia, Bulgaria - UPF-Bulgaria celebrated the International Day of Peace at the Peace Embassy in Sofia.
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Day of Peace in Cameroon
- Friday, September 25, 2009
Yaoundé, Cameroon - The UN International Day of Peace in Cameroon was celebrated at the “Hôtel des Deputés.”
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Festival of Peace in Ottawa
- Friday, October 2, 2009
Ottawa, Canada - Events in a 13-day Festival of Peace included a forum, peace walk, and exhibits.
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Day of Peace in Hong Kong
- Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Hong Kong, China - Peace stickers were handed out at Hong Kong University, and students participated in a Peace Tea Ceremony.
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Day of Peace in Macao
- Friday, September 25, 2009
Macao, China - A Family Federation for World Peace program challenged everyone to find ways to be peacemakers.
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Day of Peace in Brazzaville
- Monday, September 21, 2009
Brazzaville, Congo - UPF celebrated the International Day of Peace in partnership with the UN High Commission for Reintegration of Ex-combatants.
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Day of Peace in Abidjan
- Monday, September 21, 2009
Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire - After invocations by an imam and a pastor at the City Hall, Mr. Gabriel Likane described principles of peace.
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Day of Peace in the Czech Republic
- Monday, September 28, 2009
Pilsen, Czech Republic - Czech people reflected on the fall of the Iron Curtain at a conference and festival.
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Day of Peace in Kinshasa
- Monday, September 21, 2009
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo - A lecture on the Cause and Resolution of Conflict drew interest.
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