UN International Day of Peace 2009
- Written by: UPF-International
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.
- Written by: UPF - International
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.
- Written by: UPF-Switzerland
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.
- Written by: UPF - International
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.
- Written by: UPF - International
UPF celebrated the United Nations International Day of Peace 2009 with interreligious prayers at events in various nations.
- Written by: UPF - Seychelles
Victoria, Seychelles - Members of the National Assembly, Ambassadors for Peace and NGO representatives attended a conference marking the International Day of Peace.
- Written by: UPF - Macau
Macau, People's Republic of China - The 2009 International Day of Peace celebration opened with a meditation for peace.
- Written by: UPF - Afghanistan
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.
- Written by: Ken
Buenos Aires, Argentina - Since wars begin in the minds of men, in the minds of men the defenses of peace must be constructed.
- Written by: Ken
Yerevan, Armenia - A Day of Peace celebration was organized at School № 194 by Ambassadors for Peace.
- Written by: Bill Selig
Sydney, Australia - UPF-Australia collaborated with the Ministry of Peace in a multicultural peace vigil.
- Written by: Rev. Peter Phillips, President, Barbados National Peace Council
Bridgetown, Barbados - The Barbados National Peace Council held a church service to commemorate...
- Written by: Ken
Cotonou, Benin - On September 20, there was a gathering at the National Assembly to share about peace.
- Written by: UPF - International
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.
- Written by: UPF-Brazil
Sao Paulo, Brazil - Numerous groups gathered at the Peace Monument to celebrate the UN International Day of Peace.
- Written by: Ken
Sofia, Bulgaria - UPF-Bulgaria celebrated the International Day of Peace at the Peace Embassy in Sofia.
- Written by: Ken
Yaoundé, Cameroon - The UN International Day of Peace in Cameroon was celebrated at the “Hôtel des Deputés.”
- Written by: UPF Canada
Ottawa, Canada - Events in a 13-day Festival of Peace included a forum, peace walk, and exhibits.
- Written by: Bill Selig
Hong Kong, China - Peace stickers were handed out at Hong Kong University, and students participated in a Peace Tea Ceremony.
- Written by: Bill Selig
Macao, China - A Family Federation for World Peace program challenged everyone to find ways to be peacemakers.
- Written by: UPF - Congo-Brazzaville
Brazzaville, Congo - UPF celebrated the International Day of Peace in partnership with the UN High Commission for Reintegration of Ex-combatants.
- Written by: Bill Selig
Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire - After invocations by an imam and a pastor at the City Hall, Mr. Gabriel Likane described principles of peace.
- Written by: Bill Selig
Pilsen, Czech Republic - Czech people reflected on the fall of the Iron Curtain at a conference and festival.
- Written by: UPF - Democratic Republic of the Congo
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo - A lecture on the Cause and Resolution of Conflict drew interest.