Posted: April 06 2010,15:42 |
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Postal address of organization/institution
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E-mail address of organization/institution
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info@cultureofpeace.org
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Website address of organization/institution
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http://cultureofpeace.org
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Telephone of organization/institution
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1-413-329-7517
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PRIORITIES: All of the organization's domains of culture of peace activity |
EDUCATION FOR PEACE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT HUMAN RIGHTS WOMEN'S EQUALITY DEMOCRATIC PARTICIPATION UNDERSTANDING, TOLERANCE AND SOLIDARITY FREE FLOW OF INFORMATION INTERNATIONAL PEACE AND SECURITY
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TOP PRIORITY: The organization's most important culture of peace activity |
EDUCATION FOR PEACE
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PARTNERSHIPS AND NETWORKS: What partnerships and networks does your organization participate in, thus strengthening the global movement for a culture of peace?
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see website
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ACTIONS: What activities have been undertaken by your organization to promote a culture of peace and nonviolence during the ten years of the Decade? If you already made a report in 2005, your information from 2005 will be included in the 2010 report.
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2007:
United Nations Association Bulgaria and Bulgarian Red Cross organized a series of events for the International Day of Peace. An orphanage in Sofia held a concert. Volunteers in front of the National Palace of Culture showed passers-by how to make symbolic origami cranes and collected Peace Pledge signatures. Other volunteers gave out “Free Hugs” in exchange for Peace Pledges. The documentary film “Peace One Day” was public screened. UNA and Red Cross
Youth Organisation of the UN Association of Bulgaria gathered about 250 youth together in South Park, Sofia to celebrate the International Day of Peace. Students gave a variety of performances, including singing and dancing. Four youth workshops took place: Eco-drawing, The Building of a City of Peace, Peace Pantomime, and painting Colors of Peace. The history of the International Day of Peace was shared and the importance of peace to the community discussed. One hundred and fifty white doves were released as a symbol of Peace. The event concluded with a singing of “We Are The World” by members of the audience.
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PROGRESS: Has your organization seen progress toward a culture of peace and nonviolence in your domain of action and in your constituency during the second half of the Decade? |
On a global level, reported events for the International Day of Peace continue to grow year after year (see the website listed above):
In the 2005 Report, 155 Peace Day events in 47 countries are presented.
The 2007 records show that: * We had 623 commitments across the world * 70 countries * 225 cities (outside of the USA) * 42 US states * An estimate of nearly 500,000 participants * An average of 500 people per event
2009 annual report listed 700+ events
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OBSTACLES: Has your organization faced any obstacles to implementing the culture of peace and nonviolence? If so, what were they?
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not reported
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PLANS: What new engagements are planned by your organization in the short, medium and long term to promote a culture of peace and nonviolence?
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The International Day of Peace is an annual event.
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GLOBAL MOVEMENT: How do you think the culture of peace and nonviolence could be strengthened and supported at the world level??
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