September 21 is the UN International Day of Peace! We're celebrating a day earlier with an online event. We'll talk about the international Blue Scarf Movement for peace and hear from two special guest speakers about demilitarization, resisting the climate crisis, and building a world beyond war. We'll also have a chance for breakout room […]
The UN General Assembly has declared September 21 to be the International Day for Peace (Peace Day) devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples. For 2020 the theme for the day is “Shaping Peace Together”, with key aims to advance a global ceasefire, to spread kindness, compassion […]
The UN General Assembly will hold a one-day high-level meeting on Sep 21 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the UN. The theme of the event is ‘The Future We Want, the UN We Need: Reaffirming our Collective Commitment to Multilateralism’. The meeting will adopt a declaration that was agreed in July 2020. Action: Encourage […]
Peace One Day Live Global Digital Experience 2020 on the UN International Day of Peace, 21st September #PeaceDay On 21st September, join the full day of live broadcast with the most incredible speakers, actors, musicians and live action from the continents of the world. A message from Peace One Day Ambassador, Jude Law: Peace Day […]
The World Economic Forum is convening this fully virtual Sustainable Development Impact Summit, held in conjunction with the opening session of the 75th UN General Assembly. The theme is ‘Realizing a ‘Great Reset’ for Sustainable Development in light of COVID-19.’ It will include leaders from government, business, international organizations, civil society experts and innovators to […]
In these unprecedented times of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Geneva Peace Talks aims to highlight our interconnectedness as what happens in one part of the planet impacts people around the world. The pandemic has unveiled deep systems of inequality, privilege, and injustice prevalent in societies around the world. We are now challenged to reflect on […]
September 21 is the UN International Day of Peace! We're marking this historic day with an online webinar featuring two special guest speakers who will address the ongoing struggles to counter militarism, build a world beyond war, and resist the climate crisis. We invite people from across Canada and around the world to join us […]
Demanding Candidates Confront the $741 Billion U.S. Military Budget INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 Zoom WEBINAR 7:30 - 9:00 PM Eastern U.S. Registration: https://tinyurl.com/y3un85rg Contact: Steve Krevisky 860-759-3699, SKrevisky@mxcc.commnet.edu Dr. Vijay Prashad: Indian historian and journalist. Prashad is the author of thirty books, including Washington Bullets; Red Star Over the Third World; […]
"We Are Many" film. North America Premiere! Virtual Screening & Benefit. This screening, on September 21, the UN International Day of Peace, will benefit United for Peace and Justice (UFPJ) and other participating organizations. Regular tickets $12. Students and seniors $7. This moving film tells the inspiring story of the historic global protests demanding No […]
Live panel discussions inspired by the play Reykjavik, by Richard Rhode. About the play, Reykjavik: In 1986 Reagan and Gorbachev met in Iceland to decide the future of the nuclear arms race. Despite mutual suspicion, politics, a huge bluff, and no agreement, a friendship was formed that would change the course of history. The Makers: Reykjavik […]
Conscience webinar: Thursday 24 September. 18.30 - 20.00 UK time With Donald Saunders and Ann Kramer. Donald Saunders will be sharing his experiences as a Conscientious Objector during the Second World War. Ann Kramer is a historian and writer. Ann has written a book, ‘Refusing to Fight: Conscientious Objectors of the Second World War’. Ann […]
Recognising the inhumane reality of the climate crisis, World Youth for Climate Justice (WYCJ), a newly formed youth led movement seeking climate justice is organising a side-event on the nexus between climate change and human rights to bring to the fore the campaign for seeking an Advisory Opinion from the International Court of Justice (ICJAO) […]