| Posted: April 07
2010,19:35 |
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Postal address of
organization/institution |
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E-mail address of
organization/institution |
info@cultureofpeace.org |
Website address of
organization/institution |
http://cultureofpeace.org |
Telephone of
organization/institution |
1-413-329-7517 |
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 |
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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 |
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. |
2009:
Ponce: 650 from Academia Cristo Rey
participated in Peace prayers and drew pictures of Peace. 300
participated in Peace activities at United Evangelic Church with
Ponce High School students, teachers, the Mayor and 11 Peace groups.
Rio Grande: 500 Edmundo Del Valle Cruz (blog) school youth had a
Peace march & concert.
San Juan: 80 took to the streets
in a World March for Peace and Nonviolence and ended their march at
a church, in collaboration with local organizations against domestic
violence. More from Ministerio Vida
Abundante
2007:
Club Interact Caribe, Humacao. Each of
the participants explained the importance of achieving inner peace
and world peace. After his/her explanation they lit candles to
signify their commitment to live a life that reflects a commitment
to achieve individual and world peace. *
Iglesia Evangelica
Unida de PR, Rio Grande. The vigil started at 8:00 p.m. until 6:00
a.m. of the next day.*
La Chiwinha, Inc. San Juan.Different
activities in diverse places from September 16 to 26. Sunday 23,
flying "peace words". * |
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 |
OBSTACLES: Has your
organization faced any obstacles to implementing the culture of
peace and nonviolence? If so, what were they? |
not
reported |
PLANS: What new engagements
are planned by your organization in the short, medium and long term
to promote a culture of peace and nonviolence? |
The
International Day of Peace is an annual event. |
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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