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UN International Day of Peace 2013
The United Nations set the theme for this year's observance as "Education for Peace." For a PowerPoint overview of UPF observances, click here.
"It is not enough to teach children how to read, write and count. Education has to cultivate mutual respect for others and the world in which we live, and help people forge more just, inclusive and peaceful societies." - UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
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Day of Peace Observed in Niger
- Sunday, October 27, 2013
Niamey, Niger - In the conference hall of the Hotel Ténéré in Niamey, UPF-Niger held a conference on October 27 on the theme "Education for Peace."
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Day of Peace Observed in Phnom Penh
- Sunday, September 29, 2013
Phnom Penh - Cambodia - UPF-Cambodia observed the International Day of Peace, with the cooperation of the Cambodia Japan Support Committee, on September 29 at the Pannasastra International School in the capital, Phnom Penh. Under the theme “Education for Peace,” 120 high school and university students heard presentations about universal moral values.
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El Día Internacional de la Paz celebrado en Bogotá
- Saturday, September 28, 2013
Bogotá, Colombia - El 28 de septiembre se realizó en Colombia la celebración del Día Internacional de la Paz, la reunión contó con la participación de líderes de diferentes áreas.
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Day of Peace Observed in Bogota
- Saturday, September 28, 2013
Bogota, Colombia - An International Day of Peace program on September 28 featured Imam Julian Zapata, co-founder and director of the Islamic Cultural Center in Colombia; Dr. Alexandra Martinez, a lawyer and member of the Presbyterian Church; and Pastor Alfredo Torres, director of the NGO Christians for Peace.
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Day of Peace Observed in 4 Cities of India
- Friday, September 27, 2013
UPF-India held four events commemorating the International Day of Peace 2013, starting in Malda, West Bengal on Sept. 17 and ending in the capital city of New Delhi on Sept. 27.
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Day of Peace Observed at a Forum in the Marshall Islands
- Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Majuro, Marshall Islands – An International Day of Peace forum at the Long Islands Hotel in Majuro on September 25 featured Hon. Kessai Note, former President of the Republic of Marshall Islands and now a Senator, as the keynote speaker.
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Day of Peace Observed at a Forum in Lima
- Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Lima, Peru - UPF-Peru celebrated the International Day of Peace in the Congress on September 25. Speakers included the UN Representative, Sra. Rebecca Arias; Congressman Dr. Yonhy Lescano; the Ambassador for Palestine in Peru and Ecuador, Dr. Walid Abdel Rahim; and Dr. Antero Flores Araoz, former Minister of Defense. There was also an Interreligious candle lighting ceremony.
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Day of Peace Observed at an Educational Program in Montreal
- Monday, September 23, 2013
Montreal, Canada - Ambassadors for Peace gathered in Montreal in observance of the International Day of Peace on Sept. 23, 2013. A presentation included some background on the history of the Day of Peace as well as UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's words on this occasion.
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Day of Peace Observed in Bolivia
- Sunday, September 22, 2013
UPF-Bolivia organized an International Day of Peace program in La Paz on September 14 that featured interreligious ceremonies and prayers and a speech by Dr. Samuel Soria on principles of peace. In Cochabamba, the Youth Federation of Bolivia held a forum on September 22 on the topic "Education for Peace."
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Day of Peace Observed at a Forum in Kuala Lumpur
- Sunday, September 22, 2013
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - UPF-Malaysia observed the International Day of Peace in Kuala Lumpur at the UPF Peace Embassy on September 22 with a presentation by Dato' Alfred Ananda Kumaraseri, former Ambassador to Nigeria, on the theme "Education for Peace."
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A Week of Peace Observed at Conferences in Burkina Faso
- Saturday, September 21, 2013
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso - Three conferences took place in commemoration of the United Nations International Day of Peace September 14 to 22 in Ouagadougou.
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Day of Peace Observed in Netherlands
- Saturday, September 21, 2013
UPF-Netherlands organized International Day of Peace 2013 events in Nijmegen and The Hague.