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International Day of Peace

The International Day of Peace (IDP), observed annually on September 21, was established by the General Assembly of the United Nations as a day of global ceasefire and non-violence for strengthening the ideals of peace within and among all nations and people. URI Cooperation Circles and friends across the globe have been joining in solidarity to commemorate this day since 2000, observing it with prayer, events and service projects.

At the UN, the URI works closely with the Department of Public Information and two other NGOs to create an annual student observance, featuring the Secretary-General, UN Messengers of Peace and student presentations at UN headquarters and from UN peacekeeping sites. The event ends with the entire room sending messages of peace to every country using the World Peace Flag Ceremony.

Read United Nations Under-Secretary-General Mr. Kiyo Akasaka's message to commemorate June 13th, the 100-day countdown to IDP.

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November 1, 2011 3:39 PM

Celebration of International Day of Peace

On 28th September 2011 afternoon members of Youth Peace Revolution gathered at YPR office and celebrated the IDP 2011.

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November 1, 2011 3:35 PM

IDP Celebration in Sialkot

Youth Peace Revolution (YPR) CC celebrated the International Day of Peace on 25 September 2011 at Sialkot.

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October 24, 2011 2:47 PM

IDP Celebration in Muir Woods, CA

In honor of the International Day of Peace, we gathered with women of different faiths - Jewish, Christian, Buddhist - to do a Walking Meditation in Muir Woods National Park in Marin County, CA on... Read more...

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October 24, 2011 12:59 PM

Int. Peace Day '11 observed in CHT-Bangladesh

Anando CC along with Flower Exchange Initiative CC in CHT observed its 4th International Peace Day ’11 on 21st September in Anando-Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) at Khagrachari campus focusing the main theme ‘make our voice heard’ as declared by UNESCO. It is not so easy to observe this day here in CHT,

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October 13, 2011 2:48 PM

PCSW&HR Chairman and Executive Director travel to the U.S.A.

Muhammad Ijaz Noori, Chairman of the Pakistan Council for Social Welfare & Human Rights (PCSW&HR) visited the United States from September 9-21, 2011 accompanied by Mr. Mansoor Ahmed,... Read more...

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October 12, 2011 10:13 AM

Korea IDP

URI Korea held a Peace Forum at the downtown in Seoul on the 20th. URI Trustee and Regional Coordinator Jinwol Lee gave a keynote speech about the "Religions' Roles for Making Social Harmony and Peace." After the Forum we had a dinner and celebrated the eve of IDP.

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October 11, 2011 9:02 AM

IPI and URI Africa celebrate peace day, present Peace Award

Ethiopian Defense Force, UN Economic Commission for Africa and Liberian president recognized for contributions to peace in Africa.

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October 9, 2011 1:14 PM

30th Anniversary of International Day of Peace celebrated at I.G.M, Church, Lahore

I would like to share a significant event of 30th Anniversary of International Day of Peace celebration at International Gospel Mission (IGM), Lahore. Said event was organized on 02.10.2011 (Sunday)... Read more...

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October 7, 2011 1:22 PM

ABC4ALL school celebrated the International Day of Peace

A beautiful and graceful festival celebration of 30th Anniversary of International Day of Peace was held on 01.10.2011 at ABC4ALL School, Lahore.. The event was organized by A Better Community... Read more...

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October 6, 2011 11:46 AM

Iraqi Youth Peace Camp

On the occasion of International day of peace the Iraqi youth for dialogue and coexistence CC organized a Peace Camp for the Iraqi Youth. The Camp took place in Bagdad from 20 -23 September 2011... Read more...

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