... peace on January 1 since 1968. The International Day of Peace was first celebrated on September 21, 1981 and "Peace ... day. Each year, on September 21, the "Peace Bell," which was cast from coins donated by ... and hope for all people. Since his election, the President has won the Nobel Peace Prize. I can think of no more fitting way for the President and this nation to live up ...

... to conflict prevention, peacekeeping, conflict resolution and peace-building, and stressed the importance of their equal and full participation ... women General Assembly has designated 25 November as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and has invited ... ’s activists have marked 25 November as a day against violence since 1981.  The date came from the brutal 1961 ...

... Rice. Visit the original article at Today is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, and while the President himself gave ... Headquarters on the occasion of his appointment as the 11th UN Messenger of Peace. Stevie Wonder has a vision of a world in which every child can learn in ... Stevie in the months ahead as he carries the message of peace: signed, sealed and delivered. Susan Rice ...

... United Nations: The annual observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 3 December, aims ... announce the appointment of the new UN Messenger of Peace, Mr. Stevie Wonder (pictured), an internationally celebrated musician. Under Secretary ... rock band made up of persons with disabilities, their international tour and performance at the UN. Reception follows, hosted by the Permanent ...

... I spoke with colleagues about the ongoing power of patriarchy in many international structures. I learnt about the brilliant idea called circles ... husband wrote an article today that began: Nobel Peace Prize laureate Desmond Tutu has joined a ... the network for the 10th anniversary on 25 November of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. So what have you been learning on ...

... for progress. It undermines our long-term efforts to promote peace and prosperity worldwide. And it is an affront to our values and our commitment to human rights. On this International Day for the Abolition ... organizations, and civil society. Through new partnerships, the United States and the international community will work to rescue and serve survivors, bring traffickers to ...

... or some last-minute yard work, a great day to be alive! Today also is the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, a special day ... , what persecuted Christians want most is your prayers. So do take some time on this fine Indian Summer day, to pray for those who seek to worship Christ in peace and truth, and remember them in the coming days. Many are suffering, some greatly. Take a few ...

Image by ratterrell via Flickr Sunday November 8, 2009 is this years International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. Here is the website for info on how to participate. According to VOM over 100,000 churches in more than 130 will be participating in IDOP. Day of Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem (bloggingministry.com) Related Posts?:Top 100 Church BlogsStart Your Own Blogging Community

... than 1,200 volunteers, from Atlanta to Hong Kong and multiple points in between, are set to take part in Emory Cares International Service Day 2009 this Saturday, Nov. 14. Members of the Emory ... an organic farm in Darmstadt, Germany, and in Seoul, alumni and students will volunteer at Peace House, a home for physically and mentally disabled men. In Atlanta, the ...

... July "Nelson Mandela International Day" in recognition of the former South African President's contribution to the culture of peace and freedom. The resolution was adopted yesterday by the 192-member General Assembly to ... resolution, race relations, human rights, reconciliation and gender equality. The Day will be observed annually on 18 July, Mr. Mandela's ...

... women as an obstacle to the achievement of equality, development, and peace: Some groups of women, such as women belonging to minority groups ... private life. There are actions you can take now in order to participate in International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women tomorrow ... Facebook, Twitter, or email, or writing your own coverage of the day's events. Photo Credit: World ...

... ethnic group are subjected to. On November 25th we celebrate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. We are talking ... millions of women every year. Last year Amnesty International promoted an important campaign to remind people ... , begging, resisting a public official, disturbing the peace, etc. Over the last few years EveryOne activists have received numerous reports ...

... The United Nations has proclaimed today, November 16, as the International Day of Tolerance. This came in the wake of the UN proclaimimg 1995 the ... - Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin is assassinated at a peace rally in Tel Aviv. November 10 - Iraq ... of Lawrence Person. A few goodies just don't fit in with either of the two themes of the day, but I couldn't leave out Jamie Spencer's ...

Stevie Wonder Becomes a UN Messenger of Peace Mark Leon Goldberg - December 2, 2009 - 12:00 pm From the UN Information Center: Singer/songwriter legend Stevie Wonder is joining the United Nations as one of its 10 Messengers of Peace to lend his talents to this work. It is the latest move in a long career of writing, producing and performing songs to highlight ...

... 4 prizes are awarded for excellence in particular fields, the peace prize could either be given to an individual or an organization, working to achieve ... death anniversary of Alfred Nobel. On the following day, the Nobel Peace Prize concert is held, which is an highly ... Bertha Von Suttner, who was the honorary President of Permanent International Peace Bureau, Switzerland. Other well-known Nobel ...