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Celebrating the International Day of Peace 2020
The UN has declared the 2020 International Day of Peace theme to be "Shaping Peace Together." Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on the 21st of September. The UN General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace.
This year we witness our world crying out for Peace, and we are hungry for Unity!
In this month dedicated to Peace, let us recommit to Peace by removing the perception of separation, and engaging in shaping and building Peace together. Let's act to move beyond our collective vision for Peace, by removing perceived borders, boundaries, and limitations - let's work together. It is the only way that Peace will be realized.
"Acting in concert, we do make a difference in the quality of our lives, our institutions, communities and our planetary future. Through co-operation, we manifest the essential Spirit that unites us amidst our diverse ways." - Avon Mattison, Founder and President of PTP
Since its inception in 1981, PTP has worked with the UN to expand awareness of and engage in the International Day of Peace (Peace Day.) Peace Day has grown from a single event of a few hundred people into a global movement that reaches hundreds of millions of people each year. Peace Day, as established by unanimous United Nations resolution in 1981, provides a globally shared date for all humanity to commit to Peace above all differences and to contribute to building a Culture of Peace.
With a commitment to "Together, building a sustainable Culture of Peace along Diverse Pathways," this year PTP is collaborating with Peacebuilders and Peacebuilding organizations and initiatives to imagine and create "a world at Peace." The need to assure the safety and health of our people has resulted in virtual access to multitudes of ways to participate in Peacebuilding activities around our globe. There are far too many to list in this newsletter, but we have provided some of those opportunities for engagement. We look forward to working with you in Shaping Peace Together, and we wish you Peace!
Learn more about UN Peace Day Observances here:
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UN International Day of Peace Program from the
UN Church Center Chapel
Pathways To Peace is honored to join other Peace leaders in presenting this powerful and inspirational program. The program will be broadcast from the Church Center Chapel from 12:00 Noon - 3:00pm EDT via zoom, beginning with the Peace Wave: Minute of Silence/Moment of Peace at 12:00 Noon.
Please join us on September 21st!
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12TH ANNUAL PEACE DAY GLOBAL BROADCAST, SEPT. 21: MILLIONS OF VIEWERS IN 132 COUNTRIES MAKE THE CHOICE FOR PEACE
Peace has never been more important than right now. Faced with a global pandemic, an environmental emergency, an historic refugee crisis and an international struggle for human rights, people everywhere are yearning for peace. This year, on September 21, millions of viewers in 132 countries will make the choice for peace by participating in the 12th Annual Peace Day Global Broadcast. The broadcast streams from PeaceChannel.com, the only streaming non-profit network that focuses 24/7 on peace, prosperity and protecting the planet. It can also be found on the United Nations website for the International Day of Peace, and the Pledge to Peace website of the European Parliament. The webcast starts at midnight September 20, 2020.
The Peace Day Global Broadcast is hosted once again by international film star Golshifteh Farahani. "As an actor, I travel all over the world," she said. "I've learned that no matter where people live or what language they speak, everyone wants peace." Co-hosts include actors and eco-activists Ed Begley, Jr. and Rachelle Carson Begley, and Peruvian pop star Pepe Alva.
"'Shaping Peace Together' is this year's UN Peace Day theme," said Dr. Darlene Shelton, Peace Channel founder and the show's director. "For all people everywhere, peace is a fundamental human right and a fundamental human need -like air, food and water. Our broadcast reaches out to all people -- its inclusive and multicultural - which I value as a director, a psychologist and a person of color."
"The Peace Day Global Broadcast has good news for everyone around the globe tired of waking up to bad news," said co-founder Bill McCarthy. "There's encouraging news about how people are solving humanity's greatest challenges, empowering entertainment from some of the world's most popular artists, including the international musicians of Playing for Change. Last year, we had millions of views in 132 countries, and this year we're expecting far more."
Featured newsmakers include:
- Antonio Guterres, United Nations Secretary General
- Jane Goodall, UN Messenger of Peace
- Michael Douglas, UN Messenger of Peace
- Prem Rawat, Ambassador of Peace, UNIPAZ
- Malala Yousafzai, Nobel laureate
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There's Hope for the Future ... and it's You!
Please join this powerful conversation! The Intergenerational Approach to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear weapons discussion will take place at 9:00 am EDT on September 28th, 2020.
Join some of the leading advocates and experts as we come together to advance the treaties that will assure a future for all generations! You can register by clicking here:
This conference is sponsored by the following organizations:
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The 9th Annual UN High Level Forum on The Culture of Peace: CIVIL SOCIETY PANEL DISCUSSION
The 9th Annual UN High Level Forum on The Culture of Peace was convened by the President of the 74th Session of the UN General Assembly on September 10th, 2020. The theme for 2020 was: "The Culture of Peace: Change our world for the better in the Age of COVID-19."
Organized by THE GLOBAL MOVEMENT FOR THE CULTURE OF PEACE (GMCoP), the CIVIL SOCIETY PANEL DISCUSSION included speakers from around the world responding to the call to build the Culture of Peace, as stated in the United Nations Declaration and Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace, adopted by consensus on 13 September 1999 by the United Nations General Assembly. The Panel Moderator was Ms. Kehkashan Basu Founder-President of Green Hope Foundation, a youth organization in UAE working on education, children's rights and environmental protection United Arab Emirates/Canada. PTP Executive Director, Tezikiah (Tez) Gabriel was a panel presenter. The session premiered on the PTP Face Book page on September 14th.
You can access the Civil Society Panel Discussion by clicking here:
https://www.facebook.com/pathwaystopeaceun/posts/3390683484490837
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The Caravan of Unity is on the Road!
The Caravan of Unity is a groundbreaking tour for peace and unity moving across the USA in September 2020. Starting in the historic Grace Cathedral in San Francisco and culminating in Washington DC, the Caravan is weaving its way from West to East, carrying a torch of hope and healing for this time of historic challenges.
From the opening at Grace Cathedral to its destination in Washington, DC, the "Road to 2020" has led through many sacred sites and included events around the world! The Caravan of Unity is a program of Unity Earth, working collaboratively with many people and organizations, and in partnership with SINE Network. The Caravan of Unity is sponsored by many organizations working to create Peace through Unity. The Caravan of Unity is the last leg of that long road, with activities and events in many cities and communities, culminating in Peace Weekend 2020 (September 19-21) before completing its tour on the National Mall in Washington DC on September 28, 2020. See what's happening in your area and participate in events in cities across the US and across Europe, by clicking here: https://unity.earth/caravan/Enjoy the Opening Ceremony at Grace Cathedral, please scroll down here:
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The UP Convergence is Up and Running!
Joining the Caravan of Unity, on September 11 begins the UP Convergence and the 11 Days of Global Unity, culminating in the 3-day Peace Weekend September 19-21 featuring the Peace Weekend Global Broadcast.
White Women on Ending Racism as a Peacebuilding Approach: Stories and Dialogue.
The presenters are Tezikiah Gabriel and Erica Schneekloth. The dialogue will take place Thursday, Sept. 17 from 7:00 pm EDT - 8:00 pm EDT. You are invited to join the conversation here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85800158757
Following opening remarks by Avon Mattison, President and Co-Founder of Pathways To Peace, Erica and Tezikiah will share their respective stories about how they each came into their commitment to ending racism, the experiences they've encountered, and the insights they've gained. In addition, each will share how their work to end racism has deepened and informed their peacebuilding approach and practices. After their presentations, participants are invited into the dialogue. Please join us as we take another step in Shaping Peace Together.
Be The Flame
The presenters are David Wick and Erica Irene Kai. The dialogue will take place Friday, Sept. 18 from 5:00 pm EDT - 6:00 pm EDT. You are invited to join the conversation here:
Seven sacred flames from five continents flew live to Wales, were united, and became the World Peace Flame, the iconic symbol of Unity. The first World Peace Flame in North America resides in the Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee. The Ashland Culture of Peace Commission brought the second North American World Peace Flame to Ashland, Oregon. Please join David Wick and Irene Kai to rekindle the sacred flame in all of our hearts, change the limits of what is possible, and commit to being the light of peace and unity. Together, we are the beacon of PEACE.
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Pathways To Peace UN Youth Representatives Recognized and Honored at the International Day of Peace
Student Observance Conference
On Thursday, September 17th, two PTP UN Youth Representatives spoke at the UN at the International Day of Peace Student Observance Conference. Khalil Elamin and Alexis Lombardo were selected from a worldwide pool that resulted in only seven chosen youth speakers.
Khalil Elamin was invited by the United Nations to address UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, and Alexis Lombardo was invited to address UN Messenger of Peace, Yo Yo Ma. Both young Peacebuilders are in the Mater Dei Prep Global leaders Institute, led by George Anthony.
This year's virtual International Day of Peace Student Observance Conference was held on September 17th, 2020 from 10:00 AM -12:00 pm. Noted speakers were Secretary General Antonio Guterres, Dr. Jane Goodall, Yo Yo Ma, Midori, and Student Leaders from throughout the world.
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Living in Peace in Times of Crisis: A Dialogue
Tuesday, Sept. 29th and Tuesday, October 6th at 7:00 pm EDT
As a peacebuilder, do you ever feel the need to put on a peaceful front or a happy face, even though your experience in that moment is anything but peaceful? How can we be real in the face of inner and outer disruption? What coping and survival skills and activities most help you to retain inner Peace in these times of local and global crisis?
Kimberly Weichel and Tezikiah Gabriel have teamed up to write an article on living in peace in times of crisis. Born out of their own experiences as Peacebuilders, and as humans living in and through crisis, Kim and Tez are hosting two zoom dialogues on the topic, each with a separate set of ideas, perspectives, and questions on the table. After sharing a few concepts from the article, the audience will be engaged to share their thoughts, ideas, and experiences. Please join us in our zoom room:
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Kimberly Weichel ([email protected]) is a passionate peacebuilder who has facilitated cross cultural dialogue and mediation efforts in conflicts locally and globally, including serving as a citizen diplomat building bridges between US and Russian citizens for several decades. She is a champion for women's voices and leadership, and has over 25 years' experience directing international projects and organizations. Kim teaches courses at American University, and is a published author, facilitator, mentor to young women, and advisor to NGO's.
Tezikiah Gabriel ([email protected]) is the Executive Director of Pathways To Peace, a UN Peace Messenger Organization, in consultation with ECOSOC, that works in partnership with Peacebuilders locally and globally to build a Culture of Peace. Tezikiah is the owner and Senior Consultant for Gabriel Associates. For almost 30 years Tez has worked with mission-based organizations to create relevant, viable, sustainable, and peaceful workplace environments that affect real change in our world. Tez is an ordained minister who conducts multicultural ceremonies and works with individuals and groups to "Empower the Divine Within Each of Us."
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Planting Trees for Peace: Peace Day in Patagonia, Chili
Pathways To Peace is Honored in Tree Planting Campaign
Pathways To Peace is a proud sponsor of Peace Day in Patagonia, Chili. Paul and Konomi honored Pathways To Peace by planting a sacred Canelo tree for Pathways To Peace. The Canelo tree has been closely linked to the magical-symbolic meaning that it represents for the Mapuche people. Special gratitude goes out to Paul and Konomi for the work they are doing to create Peace in our world! We love your work and you!
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The Great PTP Get Together:
Intergenerational Peacebuilders are Shaping the Future!
In August, Peacebuilders of all ages and stages, cultures and disciplines came together to share their work to build Peace in our world! Hosted by Pathways To Peace, the virtual "Get Together" revealed some amazing and significant global/local, inter-cultural and inter-generational connections and initiatives that PTP hopes to highlight in the upcoming months and years. These wise and dedicated Peace leaders also offered advice and ideas to shape and inform PTP's upcoming strategic planning process. Some of them will be directly involved in taking PTP into its next stage of evolution!
Stay tuned, as we will be sharing more about our strategic planning, what we are learning, and the results it bears. And, in the meantime, if you were unable to join the conversation but would like to join the strategic planning teams, you can let us know by contacting PTP Executive Director, Tezikiah Gabriel at: [email protected]
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Working to End Racism and Coming into Unity:
Healing Talks with Rich Shealey
Over the course of seven weeks, PTP had the honor and pleasure of interviewing Rich Shealey, founder of .... Rich sees ending racism as an opportunity to advance healing and bring us into Unity with one another, which is our natural state. The seven-week "Healing Talks" series is available now:
Rich's work is to create the Optimal Human Community. As stated, "The mission of The Optimal Human Global Community is to create a global community of consciously empowered people, armed with the original truth about human beings: all humans are biologically and spiritually equal, that the hypothesis of race is a lie, and that institutional racism is designed to divide, separate and confuse the people." Rich works with individuals, groups, and communities to heal the barrier of racism and to activate each human's true nature.
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Peacebuilding Around Our World: Your Pathways To Peace!
Quote of the Day
"Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset."
-Saint Francis de Sales
About Pathways To Peace and the Culture of Peace Initiative
Incorporated in 1983, Pathways to Peace (PTP) is an international organization dedicated to making Peace a practical reality in our world today. PTP is an official Peace Messenger of the United Nations and has Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council. PTP works locally and globally, inter-generationally and multi-culturally, to promote Peacebuilding, Peace education, and to collaborate with other organizations in initiatives that help further the Culture of Peace Initiative (CPI).
With participants from around the world, the Culture of Peace Initiative (CPI) is a cooperative local-global Peacebuilding Initiative uniting the strengths of organizations, networks, projects and people to realize a Culture of Peace for the Common Good. The CPI also serves as a vehicle for bringing to light many previously unseen and unheard Peacebuilders working along diverse paths, who are embodying the emerging Culture of Peace within Humanity. The annual highlight of the Culture of Peace Initiative is the International Day of Peace, which provides an opportunity for individuals, organizations, and nations to work together, on a shared date, to create practical acts of Peace with a year-round impact.
About the International Day of Peace
An annual focus for PTP is the International Day of Peace (Peace Day), held annually on September 21st. Pathways To Peace has worked with the UN to observe and promote the International Day of Peace since its inception in 1981 and has grown International Day of Peace from a single event of a few hundred people into an annual global observance that now reaches hundreds of millions of people. The International Day of Peace ("Peace Day") is observed around the world each year on 21 September. Established in 1981 by unanimous United Nations resolution, Peace Day provides a globally shared date for all humanity to commit to Peace above all differences and to contribute to building a Culture of Peace. http://internationaldayofpeace.org
This newsletter comes to you from Pathways To Peace (PTP), steward of the Culture of Peace Initiative (CPI) newsletter. PTP is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization, whose work would not be possible without our volunteers and your support. If you would like to support Pathways To Peace and Peace Day activities around the globe, you can do so by clicking the Donation Button above. A heartfelt thank you from the Pathways To Peace Team!
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