2014 Global Theme:
RIGHT TO PEACE
"I believe that civil society worldwide will want to...use this opportunity to affirm the right of all people to live in peace. It is time for the United Nations, founded to 'save succeeding generations from the scourge of war', to live into the next stage of its great mission. We can support this ideal on the International Day of Peace by claiming, from Sept. 21st forward, the Right to Peace."
- Deborah Moldow, Representative to the United Nations for the World Peace Prayer Society, Co-Chair, Intl Day of Peace NGO Committee
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Peace Day Philly 2014
Sunday, September 21
Schools and educational programs will observe Peace Day on FRIDAY, SEPT. 19th
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Peace Day - September 21
is a worldwide day that provides an opportunity to take action - personally, locally and/or globally - toward a more peaceful world. Some use the platform of Peace Day for humanitarian activities like delivery of mosquito nets & vaccines, or volunteering in their communities.
Some focus on programs for the environment/community greening.
Others use the to teach/learn practical peacebuilding skills,
or to highlight important peace related work happening year-round.Still others gather for diverse peace-related activities related to the arts, faith, community building, sports for unity, intercultural dialogue, reconciliation, meditation and health.
GET INVOLVED IN THIS GLOBAL DAY!
For many Peace Day activity ideas, go to:
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Spring Mill Cafe's
GIVING WEDNESDAY Feb. 26
for Peace Day Philly!
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For the International Day of Peace Facebook Page, CLICK HERE
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PLEASE JOIN US!
Peace Day Philly 2014
Open Gathering
Thursday, February 20
Ethical Humanist Society
1906 S. Rittenhouse Sq., Center City
Please join us to learn more about 2014 global theme and share/learn ideas for PDP 2014. Organizations are welcome to bring and share info on upcoming programs related to peace. Refreshments will be served!
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UPCOMING PEACE EVENTS
Friday, February 14 - WORLDWIDE
ONE BILLION RISING
FOR JUSTICE
& against violence toward women
2/14/14 - LOVE PARK, Philly
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ONE BILLON RISING - "BREAK THE CHAIN"
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For more about the movement on DEMOCRACY NOW, CLICK HERE
Sunday, February 23rd
Dr. Joseph Schwartzberg
Author & peace activist speaks to:
Monday, March 3rd
International Women's Day Program
Drexel University
Location and Speakers TBA
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Sunday, April 27th
PEACEBUILDING ACTION
This important legislation would fund, implement & evaluate an array of evidence-based, locally controlled youth & gang violence prevention
& intervention practices.
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