Global Peace News Archive

	Talks on core climate change issues at UN Conference Special negotiating groups created at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Bali are discussing the elements of a future roadmap for tackling the problem, technology transfer, deforestation and practical action on adaptation strategies for countries coping with adverse effects.       6. December 2007
	Wholistic Peace Institute The Institute works with Nobel Peace Prize Laureates and organizes major worldwide conferences with them. By tapping the creative experience of these generals of the “world peace movement” we can apply their knowledge to the world’s most violent and dangerous conflict areas.       5. December 2007
	15th Anniversary of WFWP Celebrated in Los Angeles Congresswoman Diane E. Watson, a member of the event’s honorary committee, sent a letter of congratulations as well as her regrets that an important congressional vote prevented her attendance. A special proclamation from Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa was read by Rev. Leonard Jackson.     4. December 2007
	CNN Heroes finalists: Championing Children A doctor helping Ethiopians, a man with Tourette's syndrome who started a camp for fellow sufferers and a former software manager who feeds the hungry in Kenya have been named CNN Heroes finalists for their work "Championing Children."      2. December 2007
	Peace Comes With Economic Development and Justice After years of armed struggle for independence, which was estimated to have resulted in more than 115,000 deaths and displacement of hundreds of thousands of mostly Muslim people in Mindanao, the government and the MNLF signed a peace accord in 1996.      2. December 2007
	RYS to Support the Thirty-Third MEPI In 2007 Jerusalem celebrated the 40-year anniversary of its reunification. However, Jerusalem remains, in some ways, a divided city. It is divided along many lines, one of them - the most visible and significant - being the division between East and West Jerusalem, essentially between Arab and Jewish Jerusalem.       1. December 2007
	Gates charity to help battle polio worldwide The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced Monday that it would give $100 million to Rotary International's efforts to eradicate polio worldwide. It is the foundation's largest such grant. 30. November 2007
	8th WFWP Confernce in North Korea 20 buses left the conference center in South Korea at 9a.m. on October 29 bound for Mr. Kum Gang in North Korea. On the bus were 720 women from all religion, all ages, all walks of life, from 50 different nations and all members of WFWP. 26. November 2007
	Vienna / True Family Award Banquet 2007 On December 16th 2006 the Universal Peace Federation in Austria invited their guests for a Christmas Celebration and the True Family Award Banquet 2006 organized by the Family Federation. Such a banquet was the first of its kind in Austria and also Europe, following a 10 year long tradition in the United States. 24. November 2007
	PWPA / WANGO 2007 Conference in Toronto On Thursday, November 8, 2007, representatives of NGOs from around the world gathered in Toronto, Canada for the annual meeting of the World Association of NGOs (WANGO) on the theme “Ethics and Global Peace: NGO Perspectives.” 21. November 2007
	UN / Terrorism can never be justified The conference, called Terrorism: Dimensions, Threats and Countermeasures, was jointly organized by the UN’s Department of Political Affairs in collaboration with the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) and its Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO).  20. November 2007
	UN food agency sends relief to cyclone-hit parts of Bangladesh Responding to the arrival of Cyclone Sidr in Bangladesh, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today announced the distribution of enough high-energy biscuits, considered vital in the early days of an emergency when cooking is impossible, to feed 400,000 people in the affected areas over the next three  17. Nov. 2007
	Spirituality and Values of Martial Arts Towards World Peace A forum on Spirituality and Values of Martial Arts Towards World Peace was held on October 24th (UN day) at the UN Building. Two world renowned Grand Masters, William Chen from Tai chi , Mikhail Ryabko of Systema as well as Master Reddick from Aikido, and Master Iwasaki and Belmonte from Unified Martial Art.    11. Nov. 2007
	Become an Ambassador for Peace Ambassadors for Peace are a global network of leaders representing the religious, racial and ethnic diversity of the human family, as well as all disciplines of human endeavor. They stand on the common ground of shared principles, committed to the path of promoting reconciliation, overcoming barriers, and building peace.    10. Nov. 2007
	Walker's World: The ties that bind India and Pakistan But India's stunning economic growth over the past five years had begun to delete that stubborn hyphen as the world woke up to the likelihood that the world's largest democracy was becoming a major economic power. Statesmen and investors alike are already factoring into their plans the prospect that India seems on track to join the United States, China, Japan and Europe. 3.11.
	CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute CNN Heroes culminates in a live global telecast December 6, hosted by CNN's Anderson Cooper with Christiane Amanpour. This event honors the most outstanding viewer-nominated CNN Heroes as chosen by a blue-ribbon panel of world leaders and luminaries. Our salute to ordinary people doing extraordinary things.   2 November, 2007
	UN laud adoption of resolution promoting inter-Korean peace Top United Nations officials today hailed the General Assembly’s adoption of a resolution encouraging the consolidation of peace on the Korean peninsula and the laying of groundwork for reunification. 1 November, 2007
	Monks return to streets of Myanmar More than 100 monks Tuesday marched through Pakokku in central Myanmar, the first time since last month's bloody crackdown on protests. Pakokku, a center of Buddhist learning about 390 miles northwest of Yangon, is the site of an incident last month that triggered pro-democracy protests nationwide.   31 October, 2007
	World’s Worst Dictator 2007 - Preventing Global Peace There are more than 70 countries ruled by dictators who exercise arbitrary authority over their citizens and who cannot be removed from power through legal means. These tyrants suppress the freedoms of speech and religion, and the right to a fair trial. Some also commit torture, execute opponents and starve their own people.   28 October, 2007
	In pictures: Arab-Jewish children's circus teaches peace There are 50 Arab and Jewish performers, from mainly Jewish Carmiel and Israeli Arab villages, who meet for classes twice a week in a community centre gymnasium.   27 October, 2007
	Change is coming to Burma, and we are all a part Here's where we stand: The regime has massacred, tortured, and intimidated its critics at home, and continues its night arrests and brutal interrogations. But while it has momentarily silenced the domestic opposition, its attacks on the revered Buddhist monks ignited an anger amongst the Burmese people that cannot be extinguished.   26 October, 2007
	Ban Ki-moon: World turning towards multilateralism The world is moving in favour of the United Nations but the Organization must strengthen its ability to produce results in the areas of peace and security, development and human rights, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today in his first message to mark UN Day. 24 October, 2007
	United Nations Secretary-General Visits Peace Corps "Our missions and goals are similar–world peace and the betterment of people's lives around the world. Peace Corps Volunteers work with many UN Organizations on the ground. We are proud of this collaboration and hope it will continue." 21 October, 2007
	RYS / "Young leaders of all faiths, serving together for peace" To encourage, promote and contribute to meaningful dialogue between young people who represent the religions of the world. To contribute to a deeper understanding of common values that can serve as a basis for world peace studies.   20 October, 2007
	United Nations. It's your world. "We will have time to reach the Millennium Development Goals – worldwide and in most, or even all, individual countries – but only if we break with business as usual. We cannot win overnight. Success will require sustained action across the entire decade between now and the deadline.     20 October, 2007
	U.S. Army / Preserving Peace and Freedom for the Nation We remain resolute in our determination to preserve peace and freedom for America. Guided by the Army Vision, we are accomplishing our mission today while building the future force – of Soldiers, leaders, Army Civilians, Operating and Generating Forces, and the infrastructure that serves as our foundation – to ensure our ability to do so tomorrow.    20.Oct., 2007
	NATO / The Partnership for Peace Based on a commitment to the democratic principles that underpin the Alliance itself, the purpose of the Partnership for Peace is to increase stability, diminish threats to peace and build strengthened security relationships between indi- vidual Partner countries and NATO, as well as among Partner countries. 20.10.
	Spiritual Sounds of Central Asia: Nomads, Mystics... Seventeen musicians from Central Asia are going on tour in 11 North American cities beginning October 12, 2007. The tour, “Spiritual Sounds of Central Asia: Nomads, Mystics, and Troubadours,” will provide North American audiences with a rare opportunity to hear music from Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Qaraqalpakstan   19 October, 2007
	Interfaith Paths to Peace Working with faith communities and others with parallel interests to educate, advocate, coordinate and empower the larger community in support of peace, human rights, and justice through interfaith dialogue. . 16 October, 2007
	Chung’s Economic Policies Center on Inter-Korean Peace Chung believes that once peace sets in on the peninsula, more South Korean and multinational firms will invest in the Gaeseong Industrial Complex and other areas throughout North Korea, which will create a win-win situation for the two Koreas. 16 October 2007
	The Carter Center: Help Us Change the World The Carter Center is committed to advancing human rights and alleviating unnecessary human suffering. Join us in creating a world in which every man, woman, and child has the opportunity.   15 October 2007
	Unprecedented Muslim Call For Peace With Christians More than 130 Muslim scholars from around the globe called on Thursday for peace and understanding between Islam and Christianity, saying "the very survival of the world itself is perhaps at stake." In an unprecedented letter to Pope Benedict and other Christian leaders, 138 Muslim scholars said finding common ground between the world's biggest faiths...   15 October 2007
	JVP's Health and Human Rights Project: Join our 2007 delegation! Voice for Peace (JVP) is a progressive, national, grassroots, membership organization dedicated to a resolution of the Israel/Palestine conflict based on principles of democracy, human rights and respect for international law.      15 October 2007
	Shalom: Nonviolence and Resistance in the Middle East & Beyond "As the pages of this year's War Resisters League calendar turn, we must continue to listen and narrate the stories of those who've borne, most directly, the consequences of war.The stories herein help us imagine new and life-giving history," writes Voices for Creative Nonviolence's Kathy Kelly in her introduction.      14 October 2007
	Reuters / UN urges Sudan parties to keep peace process alive The Secretary-General urges the parties, in particular the National Congress Party, to urgently take the necessary steps to address the outstanding issues related to the implementation of the (peace agreement)," his spokeswoman Michele Montas said in a statement.   13 October 2007
	BBC / Gore and UN panel win Nobel prize  Climate change campaigner Al Gore and the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change have been jointly awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Mr Gore, US vice-president under Bill Clinton, said he was "deeply honoured, The committee cited "their efforts to build up and disseminate knowledge about man-made climate change".   12 October 2007
	The Nobel Foundation The Nobel Foundation is a private institution established in 1900 based on the will of Alfred Nobel. The Foundation manages the assets made available through the will for the awarding of the Nobel Prize in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, Literature and Peace. It represents the Nobel Institutions externally and administers informational activities.    12 October 07
	Dalai Lama to Visit D.C. Next Week Thousands of Buddhists from around the world are expected in Washington next week, including some of the most senior teachers in Tibetan Buddhism as well as devotees arriving on all-night buses, to see the Dalai Lama receive the Congressional Gold Medal, the United States' highest civilian honor.   11 October 2007
	The Nobel Peace Prize 1991 / Aung San Suu Kyi of Myanmar She also emphasizes the need for conciliation between the sharply divided regions and ethnic groups in her country. The election held in May 1990 resulted in a conclusive victory for the opposition. The regime ignored the election results. Suu Kyi refused to leave the country and since then, she has been kept under strict house arrest.   10 October 2007
	Burma: Hundreds of monks flee Rangoon, arrive in Mon state Authorities in Thanpyuzayart Township have been checking the movement of monks and have also banned the festival donation for monks. Moreover, some monks from Moulmein were arrested in Thaton Township Mon state while returning home. However, Moulmein authorities (TPDC) also arranged travel permits for some monks.   10 October 2007
	Peace Activist Will Deliver Address At UConn Ela Gandhi, a peace activist and granddaughter of Mahatma Gandhi, will deliver the fifth annual Mahavir Ahimsa/Nonviolence and Asian American Heritage Observation Month keynote address Thursday at the University of Connecticut. Gandhi, a member of Parliament in South Africa from 1994 to 2004, will speak about "The Crises of the 21st Century.   7 October 2007
	OSCE conference „Human Dimenstion Implementation Meeting“ On the agenda of the ‘Human Dimension Implementation Meeting,’ two full days were devoted to working sessions entitled ‘Combating intolerance and discrimination and promoting mutual respect and understanding’ and ‘Freedom of thought, conscience, religion or belief’.    1 October 2007
	UN: Human Rights Council Takes Important First Step on Burma“ “The council’s quick action on Burma reflects the severity of the crisis there,” said Peggy Hicks, global advocacy director at Human Rights Watch. “Burma’s rulers should realize the world is watching, and they must end their appalling abuse of human rights.” Human Rights Watch said that the council.   28 September 2007
	Stand with the Burmese Protesters After decades of military dictatorship, the people of Burma are rising – and they need our help. Marches begun by monks and nuns snowballed, bringing hundreds of thousands to the streets. Now the crackdown has begun, but the protests are spreading... 23 September 2007
	Moon, King Address Universal Peace Federation Assembly 2007 “Martin Luther King III, the eldest son of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., today appealed to more 400 leaders of the Universal Peace Federation gathered in New York City to make a new commitment to fulfilling the humanitarian promises of the United Nations, especially the Millennium Development Goals.   23 September 2007
	Global Peace Festival in Germany   A Global Peace Festival was held in Offenbach City Hall, near Frankfurt, Germany, on September 7. Participants included some 1,000 activists from the Netherlands, Austria, the Czech Republic and Norway as well as the host nation.The festival was part of a series being held in Europe, starting in France on September 6 and including Germany, Albania, the United Kingdom and Spain.    18 September 2007
	CTBT moves world closer to being free of nuclear weapons, says UN Secretary-General A total of 17 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) had responded to the invitation to attend the Conference as observers. Lilly Gundacker of the Women's Federation for World Peace International addressed the Conference on behalf of 44 NGOs from around the world.     17 Sept.  2007
	India: Governor of Chennai Attends UPF Program More than 150 distinguished guests, students and staff attended the one-day program at the Dollar Tree Hotel in the capital of this state on the southeast tip of India. Concluding the program, several appointments of Ambassadors for Peace and Youth Ambassadors for Peace were made.   17 September 2007
	REPORT: The 31st Middle East Peace Initiative Joining the event's main speaker, Martin Luther King III, were Rabbis and ministers from Europe and America, together with advocates from the Islamic faith, including Imam Dawud Assad, former president of the Council of Mosques of the United States, and Khalilah Sabra, Director of MAS Freedom-NC. Also in attendance were Dalia Rabin, daughter of assassinated Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, Former Congressman Hansen of Utah.   16 Sept. 07
	Transforming Value Systems to Eliminate Violence   The priority theme of the 51st Commission on the Status of Women was The Elimination of Violence and Discrimination against the Girl Child. This important subject was the basis for WFWPI’s parallel event topic, which explored the importance of transforming value systems that justify discrimination and violence against girls and women.    27 February 2007
	Rev. Moon: Love God, Love Humanity, Love Your Country To love your country means to establish the ideal nation unifying God and humanity. All man intends to make a contribution for world peace and the prosperity of humanity building a world of welfare. In order to do this, through the educations in the professional fields one should develop each individual's originality and natural talent of knowledge, skills, artistic and physical skills capable of managing the natural world.
	INTRODUCTION TO THE KING CENTER AND ITS MISSION The King Center seeks to create the Beloved Community that my father, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., so eloquently described in his speeches, sermons, and writings and practiced in his leadership of the Civil Rights, peace, and anti-poverty Movements.
	Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi / Father of the NationGandhiji influenced both nationalist and internationalist movements and brought the cause of India's independence from British colonial rule to world attention. Gandhiji's principle of satyagraha (from Sanskrit satya: truth, and graha: grasp/hold), has also inspired other democratic activists, including Martin Luther King, Jr., John Lennon and the 14th Dalai Lama.
	Mother Teresa of Culcutta Blessed Teresa of Calcutta,longing to love Jesus as He had never been loved before, you gave yourself entirely to Him, refusing Him nothing. In union with the Immaculate Heart of Mary, you accepted His call to satiate His infinite thirst for love and souls and become a carrier of His love to the poorest of the poor.
	His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama  His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, is both the head of state and the spiritual leader of Tibet. He was born on 6 July 1935, to a farming family, in a small hamlet located in Taktser, Amdo, northeastern Tibet. At the age of two the child, who was named Lhamo Dhondup at that time was recognized as the reincarnation of the 13th Dalai Lama, Thubten Gyatso.
	Nelson Mandela Foundation The Nelson Mandela Foundation leads the development of a living legacy that captures the vision and values of Mr Nelson Mandela’s life and work. Through the creation of strategic networks and partnerships, the Nelson Mandela Foundation directs resources, knowledge and practice to add value and demonstrate new possibilities.
	Peace Corps Since 1961, the Peace Corps has shared with the world America's most precious resource—its people. Peace Corps Volunteers serve in 73 countries in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Central and South America, Europe, and the Middle East. Collaborating with local community members, Volunteers work in areas like education, youth outreach and community development...
	Wikipedia: Peace movement A peace movement is a social movement that seeks to achieve ideals such as the ending of a particular war (or all wars), minimize inter-human violence in a particular place or type of situation, often linked to the goal of achieving world peace. Means to achieve these ends usually include advocacy of pacifism, non-violent resistance, diplomacy, boycotts, moral purchasing, supporting anti-war political candidates,
	WFM / United Nations Emergency Peace Service Responding to humanitarian crises and violent conflicts requires more than the political will to intervene. It also requires capacity to deploy quickly and effectively. WFM supports the creation and strengthening of the international community’s capacity to respond to outbreaking crises as well as natural disasters, as seen in Haiti and from the tsunami in the Pacific.
	Faith and Conflict So, a new dialogue on religion and policymaking that recognizes the potential negative impact of religious dynamics – within the United States and in other societies – and seeks ways of respecting rather than manipulating faith is most welcome. As the CSIS report points out, since the attacks of September 11, the United States has made efforts to incorporate a greater understanding of religion into its foreign policy.
	Palestinian teens' Austria trip a cultural respite from strife The project, "Building Bridges to Bethlehem," was put together through the collaborative efforts of the groups Service for Peace‚ Universal Peace Federation, and Women's Federation, supported by the Palestinian community. July 18, 2007
	Christian Peacemaker Corps In response to the call for developing nonviolent alternatives to war, Christian Peacemaker Teams (CPT) was formed in 1986. As CPT began to send small teams of peacemakers into situations of violent conflict, the vision for a Corps of persons trained and ready to respond on a full-time basis emerged. By 1993 that vision became a reality with the formation of the Christian Peacemaker Corps.