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Film review: Oliver Stone’s new JFK documentary

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A review by Michael McCaffrey in RT.com

Stone’s new documentary, ‘JFK Revisited: Through the Looking Glass’, isn’t perfect, but it’s vitally important. He goes back into the assassination case with a fervor and has produced an insightful film that’s well worth a watch.


Trailer of film

Stone’s ‘JFK’ hit theaters in 1991 and sent shockwaves through Washington and the corporate media because it was a compelling cinematic counter-myth to the equally fantastical Warren Report.

The Praetorian Guards of the establishment in the halls of power and press met the film with ferocity as they set out to debunk and defang it, because it directly challenged their narrative and thus their authority. They failed. ‘JFK’ was nominated for eight Academy Awards and brought in over $200 million at the box office. More importantly, though, it broke the spell of public indifference and somewhat loosened establishment obstruction with regard to JFK’s assassination.

In the film’s wake, the President John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 was passed, and the Assassination Records Review Board set up and funded.

Now, some 30 years later, Oliver Stone is back, this time with a documentary streaming on Showtime, ‘JFK Revisited: Through the Looking Glass’, which sticks its thumb in the eye of those who mindlessly espouse the ‘official’ story of JFK’s assassination as the truth.

As someone interested in the assassination, and who has read a multitude of books on the subject across the spectrum, from Gerald Posner’s ‘Case Closed’ and Vincent Bugliosi’s ‘Reclaiming History’ to Jim Marrs’ ‘Crossfire’ and James W. Douglass’ ‘JFK and the Unspeakable’, finding a decent documentary worthy of a watch on the topic is a challenge.

Thankfully, Stone has stepped up to the plate with ‘JFK Revisited’ – a serious and worthy work that offers a coherent, if limited, counter-theory to the official assassination line.

The film runs to a brisk two hours, features a bevy of talking heads – including John M. Newman (whose ‘JFK and Vietnam’ and ‘Oswald and the CIA’ are terrific), David Talbot (who wrote ‘The Devil’s Chessboard’ – also fantastic), Robert F. Kennedy Jr., James K. Galbraith, Dr. Cyril Wecht, and Dr. Henry Lee – and is a well-paced primer that would be a useful launchpad for anyone interested in diving even deeper into the case.

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There’s a four-hour cut of the film that will purportedly be made available to the public in the new year, and I’m looking forward to seeing that version, as I assume it gets more into the specifics of who did the actual shooting – a subject the at-times-rushed two-hour version foregoes in favor of more foundational topics.

The film does examine a plethora of fascinating JFK assassination topics, though, including the following: Assassin Lee Harvey Oswald’s numerous and obvious connections to the intelligence community. The Warren Commission’s, intel community’s, and media’s knowing distortions and deceptions regarding the assassination. The fantasy of the magic-bullet theory. The contradictory medical evidence from Parkland Hospital in Dallas, and the autopsy at Bethesda Naval Hospital in Maryland. The remarkably similar plots to kill Kennedy in Chicago and Tampa, leading up to Dallas, which included other Oswald-esque patsies Thomas Arthur Vallee and Gilberto Lopez. And the story of Abraham Bolden, the first black secret service agent, who allegedly tried to inform the authorities of the Chicago plot, but instead of being hailed a hero, was railroaded and sent to prison.

‘JFK Revisited’ also spotlights the struggle between Kennedy and the political establishment. His famed American University speech of June 1963, where he laid out his vision for a new, peaceful US foreign policy, opens the film. This vision is foundational to ‘the why’ of Stone’s theory regarding the assassination, as it provides a motive for the intelligence agencies and military to act to remove a president they deemed soft on communism and weak in general.

Kennedy wanted to promote anti-colonialism, normalize relations with Cuba, not make the same mistake as the French in Vietnam, and have détente with the Soviets, even including combining efforts in the space race.

The intelligence community and the Pentagon had a very different and much more nefarious agenda. They were busy eliminating Lumumba in the Congo, fomenting a military coup in France, conjuring both the Bay of Pigs and Operation Northwoods – which would use false-flag terror attacks on US targets to force a war in Cuba – and pushing for American escalation in Vietnam.

This is why Kennedy moved to reduce the CIA budget by 20%, fired CIA warhorse Allen Dulles (who, curiously enough, would become a powerful member of the Warren Commission), and famously declared he would shatter the CIA into a million pieces. According to Stone, the CIA beat Kennedy to the punch, as it shattered his skull into a million pieces in Dealey Plaza, on November 22, 1963.

The gaping, gangrenous wound at the heart of America, which rots our national soul, was born on that fateful day, and it still festers and it still matters.

Unlike both malignant political parties and the shameless corporate media, Oliver Stone – whose status as pariah is the fuel that powers all his documentaries – understands this, and he’s trying to heal that wound by seeking out the truth about JFK’s killing.

While the establishment may ignore ‘JFK Revisited’, the general public shouldn’t. It’s a useful and insightful film for anyone who wants to understand their government and what it’s willing to do to maintain both its grip on power and the lucrative status quo.

Seek out and watch ‘JFK Revisited’. It isn’t perfect, but it’s vitally important.

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What I Saw on Election Day in Nicaragua

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An article by Rick Sterling in Transcend Media Service

US media and politicians have condemned the November 7 Nicaragua election as a “fraud” and “sham”.  On the day of the election, the White House issued a statement saying Nicaragua held a “pantomime election that was neither free nor fair, and most certainly not democratic.”

But are these accusations true?


Voting from a wheelchair

Along with other international volunteers, I was an eye-witness to the election last Sunday. Previously I have been an observer in elections in neighboring Honduras.  Here is a snapshot of what I saw:

Our group of 6 people (two from Canada and four from US) visited three voting centers and twenty voting stations in the small city of Juigalpa in Chontales province.

At 7 am Sunday morning, there were long lines of voters.  Hours later, there was still a steady of stream of voters. Election staff said the turnout seemed higher than the last election.

Voters were all ages.. Nicaraguans can vote starting at age 16.  There were lots of families coming to vote together. There were kids playing on swings while their parents voted. There were very old or disabled peopled voting. Family members were allowed to help them if needed. Otherwise election staff helped them.

One elderly woman got dizzy and almost collapsed as she was to enter the voting station.  She was adamant that she wanted to vote before taken away. The ambulance arrived in about five minutes and she was taken to hospital despite her protestations that she wanted to vote first.

The process was well organized and efficient.  At the entrance there were staff with computers. They scanned the citizen’s ID card, confirmed the identity and that he or she was registered for this voting center. Then they explained which voting station to go to. The voting station assignments were also printed and taped to walls at the entrance.

There were 3,100  voting centers with 13,459 voting stations throughout the country. These are mostly in educational institutions (schools or colleges).  Each voting station serves about 400 voters.  In urban areas,  there are 10 or 20  voting stations in one voting center (school).

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A huge number of people staffed the election process.  At each voting station, there were about ten people performing various tasks: two “electoral policia” for sanitary spraying the hands of each voter and to resolve any issues; three people verifying voter ID, recording the signature, and passing out the ballot; two or more “fiscal” from different parties who monitored the process. At each voting center, there were two co-coordinators. At all positions there were equal numbers of men and women.

All election staff wore vests or t-shirts with their official role as part of the Supreme Electoral Council. In Nicaragua this organization is independent of the government and responsible for organizing the election nationwide.

All voters wore masks and proceeded without difficulty, one person at a time. The process was clear: show your identity card and confirm that you are registered to vote in this station; receive an official ballot; mark your choices on the ballot (secretly); deposit your ballot in the ballot box; receive your identity card back;   have your finger painted to indicate you have voted and to prevent double – voting.

The paper ballots were counted at the voting station and verified by all the party representatives. The results were then transmitted electronically to the Supreme Electoral Council headquarters for tabulation of the final results.

Media accusations that FSLN leader Daniel Ortega was running unopposed are blatantly false. The voting ballot was clear and showed six competing parties.  Media reports that the population is fearful of President Daniel Ortega are laughably false and disproven by the large turnout. The final results show a turnout of 65% of registered voters with about 75% of those voting for FSLN.

We asked “fiscal” monitors representing both the Sandinista Front and opposition parties if there had been any problems. Each time they said the process was proceeding calmly -“Todo tranquilo”.  One would-be voter said he had moved and not been able to register his new location because he was too busy working. The voting staff calmly said, “Sorry, you had months to register your new location. You will have to vote at your old residence voting station.”

We asked numerous voters why they were voting. The answers were that the country’s leadership matters, the constitution requires it, and to protect Nicaraguan sovereignty.  “Sovereignty” and “peace” were the most common responses.
It is ironic and hypocritical that US media and politicians, who reject any question regarding the integrity of the US election, smear the Nicaraguan election based on false information. Biased media and information censorship are a major cause of the lack of knowledge and ability of major news outlets to repeat nonsense without correction. An example: While we were in Nicaragua, one of our team members, Dr. Tim Bood from Halifax Canada, was banned from Facebook just for posting a message regarding US interference in Nicaragua.

Washington politicians carry on the long tradition of US interference and aggression against Nicaragua. A few days before the election, the US Senate passed the RENACER Act imposing more sanctions based on false information about the election process in Nicaragua.

The high turnout and vote for the FSLN in the Nicaraguan election shows that the Nicaraguan people are not intimidated by Washington’s bullying and threats.

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Fourth Paris Peace Forum ends with a series of initiatives

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An article from China.org (translation by CPNN)

The 4th edition of the Paris Peace Forum, which brought together 1,000 participants in Paris and 15,000 online, ended this Saturday (November 13) with a series of initiatives, including the launch of an international appeal to defend the rights of the child in the digital environment.


Frame from video of the Forum

The international regulation of digital technology was one of the main issues of this edition of the Paris Peace Forum. In addition to the opportunities it opens up for children, the digital environment can also expose them to “illegal or hateful” content online and to cyberbullying, hence the decision of this forum to host the launch of a international call to defend the rights of the child in the digital environment.

This appeal was signed by major digital platforms, including Amazon, Google, YouTube, and Twitter, a dozen non-governmental organizations and nearly a dozen states, according to a press release from the Forum.

The signatories also pledged through series of actions “to enable children to use digital tools safely and to benefit to their full potential, without being exposed to abuse,” the document said.

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Still in the digital domain, the United States and the European Union have joined the Paris Call for Confidence and Security in Cyberspace. Launched in 2018 during the first edition, this call invites “to react together in the face of new threats that endanger citizens and infrastructures”.

The “Net Zero Space” initiative which calls for a sustainable use of outer space by 2030, with the objective of reducing pollution of the “Earth’s orbit” environment has also been launched as part of the project. of the forum.

The Armed Forces of 22 countries, represented at the forum by their Minister of Defense, are also committed to reducing their impact on the climate.

The Forum participants thus recalled the importance of cooperation in responding to the challenges facing the world. This is for example the case of the call to defend the rights of the child in the digital environment. “Taking back control of a number of digital business operations can only go through international cooperation,” explained the president of the Paris Peace Forum, Pascal Lamy.

In a message addressed to the participants of this forum, the Secretary General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres stressed the importance of dialogue and solidarity to reduce the fractures that threaten the world. “No state will be able to absorb them alone. Solidarity is our only chance,” he stressed.

It is this same global solidarity through cooperation that will rid the world of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.

“The pandemic will end when the world decides to put an end to it. It is in our hands. It is a question of political will and courage”, announced the head of the WHO during the forum.

The Paris Peace Forum is an international event focusing on issues of global governance and multilateralism. This fourth edition, which was held from November 11 to 13, brought together 45 heads of state and government and leaders of international organizations.

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World Peace Congress concludes in Barcelona with successful participation

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A press release from the International Peace Bureau

The World Peace Congress organised by the International Peace Bureau (IPB) and the International Catalan Institute for Peace (ICIP) ended this Sunday (October 17) in Barcelona after three days of conferences, workshops, and cultural events.

Under the title “(Re)imagine the world. Action for peace and justice”, more than 2,500 people took part in this hybrid congress, with activities in Barcelona. The events took place in the Centre of Contemporary Culture (CCCB) and the Blanquerna – Universitat Ramon Llull, and broadcast on the Internet.

1,000 people attended to the congress in person, while 1,500 attended online. Participants came from 126 countries. In Barcelona, activists from 75 countries including South Korea, the United States, Afghanistan, India and Mongolia, were also able to listen to the speeches covering issues such as nuclear disarmament, climate justice, racism and the rights of indigenous peoples.

As IPB Executive Director, Reiner Braun, explains, this is the biggest international peace event of this year. “The congress was a great success. We got a great support from the city of Barcelona and the president of the government of Catalonia. From my point of view, it was the right congress in this difficult political time and in the right place because we got a big support from the city. The IPB will definitely continue working on the way of more engagement for peace after the congress”.

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Jordi Calvo, IPB Vice-President and member of the local committee, affirms: “At the congress we have seen that the peace movement is not alone. The large participation of feminist, anti-racist and global justice movements in the conferences and seminars shows that pacifism is more alive than ever, but that it needs to adapt to new narratives and generations. After this congress, the Catalan, Spanish, European and global peace movement is stronger”

The congress started on Friday 15 October with an event attended by the President of the Generalitat Pere Aragonés and the Mayor of Barcelona, Ada Colau. The opening session was attended by prominent names such as British politician Jeremy Corbyn and ICAN Executive Director Beatrice Fihn. The open plenary can be accessed  here .

Sean MacBride Award

Each year, IPB gives the Sean MacBride Peace Prize to an individual or organisation that has done outstanding work for peace, disarmament and/or human rights. This year the award was awarded to Black Lives Matter for the movement’s dedication and work to create a world where the lives of black people can thrive.

On the second day of the World Peace Congress in Barcelona, Rev Karlene Griffiths Sekou, community minister, academic and activist, and director of Healing Justice and International Organizing received the award on behalf of the social movement.

“Our movement is not a moment in time, it is a constant reminder to eradicate white supremacy, change racist policies and overthrow oppressive systems”.

“We thank the International Peace Bureau for their recognition and thank the community leaders, local activists and ancestors, who fuel the relentless will of our movement and inspire us to re-imagine a world for our children and for future black generations,” she added.

Photos from the congress:

You can access the photos of the congress via this  link.

Press Release and final declarations:

You can find all the press releases and the final declarations  here.

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The Nobel Peace Prize 2021

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Press release from the Nobel Peace Prize

The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the Nobel Peace Prize for 2021 to Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov for their efforts to safeguard freedom of expression, which is a precondition for democracy and lasting peace. Ms Ressa and Mr Muratov are receiving the Peace Prize for their courageous fight for freedom of expression in the Philippines and Russia. At the same time, they are representatives of all journalists who stand up for this ideal in a world in which democracy and freedom of the press face increasingly adverse conditions.

Maria Ressa uses freedom of expression to expose abuse of power, use of violence and growing authoritarianism in her native country, the Philippines. In 2012, she co-founded Rappler, a digital media company for investigative journalism, which she still heads. As a journalist and the Rappler’s CEO, Ressa has shown herself to be a fearless defender of freedom of expression. Rappler has focused critical attention on the Duterte regime’s controversial, murderous anti-drug campaign. The number of deaths is so high that the campaign resembles a war waged against the country’s own population. Ms Ressa and Rappler have also documented how social media is being used to spread fake news, harass opponents and manipulate public discourse.

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Dmitry Andreyevich Muratov has for decades defended freedom of speech in Russia under increasingly challenging conditions. In 1993, he was one of the founders of the independent newspaper Novaja Gazeta. Since 1995 he has been the newspaper’s editor-in-chief for a total of 24 years. Novaja Gazeta is the most independent newspaper in Russia today, with a fundamentally critical attitude towards power. The newspaper’s fact-based journalism and professional integrity have made it an important source of information on censurable aspects of Russian society rarely mentioned by other media. Since its start-up in 1993, Novaja Gazeta has published critical articles on subjects ranging from corruption, police violence, unlawful arrests, electoral fraud and ”troll factories” to the use of Russian military forces both within and outside Russia.

Novaja Gazeta’s opponents have responded with harassment, threats, violence and murder. Since the newspaper’s start, six of its journalists have been killed, including Anna Politkovskaja who wrote revealing articles on the war in Chechnya. Despite the killings and threats, editor-in-chief Muratov has refused to abandon the newspaper’s independent policy. He has consistently defended the right of journalists to write anything they want about whatever they want, as long as they comply with the professional and ethical standards of journalism.

Free, independent and fact-based journalism serves to protect against abuse of power, lies and war propaganda. The Norwegian Nobel Committee is convinced that freedom of expression and freedom of information help to ensure an informed public. These rights are crucial prerequisites for democracy and protect against war and conflict. The award of the Nobel Peace Prize to Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov is intended to underscore the importance of protecting and defending these fundamental rights.

Without freedom of expression and freedom of the press, it will be difficult to successfully promote fraternity between nations, disarmament and a better world order to succeed in our time. This year’s award of the Nobel Peace Prize is therefore firmly anchored in the provisions of Alfred Nobel’s will.

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United Nations: Non-Violence Day offers prospect for ‘new era of peace, trust and tolerance’

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An article from the United Nations

In his message for the International Day of Non-Violence, on Saturday, the UN chief noted that the day provides an opportunity to usher in a “new era of peace, trust and tolerance”.


UN / Ryan Brown. Gandhi stamps created by the UN post for the International Day of Non-Violence.

Secretary-General António Guterres pointed out that it was no coincidence that the day coincides with the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi – leader of India’s independence movement and a founder of the principles of non-violence.

“For Gandhi, non-violence, peaceful protest, dignity and equality were more than words. They represented a guiding light for humanity, a map to a better future”, he said.

‘Template’ for the future

The UN chief also pointed to the movement as “a template” to confront today’s troubled times.  

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“Conflicts and climate change. Poverty and inequalities.  Mistrust and divisions.  All under the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic, which continues to devastate people and economies alike”, he said.

The UN chief underscored that the solution to these challenges “is in our hands: solidarity”.    
Solutions ‘in our hands’

The principle of non-violence, also known as non-violent resistance, rejects the use of physical force to achieve social or political change and has been adopted globally in campaigns for social justice.

 “We need to recognize, as Gandhi did, that what unites us is far greater than what divides us. That peace provides the only pathway to a better future for all”, he said.

Coming together as one

Addressing global challenges means “coming together as one human family, and embracing peace like never before”, Mr. Guterres said, calling on combatants around the world to lay down their arms and “focus on defeating humanity’s common enemy – COVID-19 – not one another”.  

He underscored the urgent need to deliver lifesaving vaccines and treatment, “and support countries in the long road to recovery ahead”; intensify efforts to reduce inequalities and end poverty; and create “a bold global plan of action” to heal the planet.  

Most of all, flagged the UN chief, “we need to renew trust in one another”.

“Hatred, division, conflict and mistrust have had their day”, he said.  “It is time to usher in a new era of peace, trust and tolerance”.

Mr. Guterres urged everyone to “heed Gandhi’s message of peace and get down to the business of building a better and more peaceful future for all”.

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UN Urged to Declare a Global Peace Education Day

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An article by Anwarul Chowdhury in IDN-InDepth News (published under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International)

Following is the text of Inaugural Keynote Address by Ambassador Anwarul K. Chowdhury, former Under-Secretary-General and High Representative of the United Nations and Founder of The Global Movement for The Culture of Peace (GMCoP), at the First Annual Peace Education Day Conference organized virtually by The Unity Foundation and Peace Education Network.


Photo: UN Blue Helmets. Credit: United Nations

I thank Bill McCarthy, President and Founder of the Unity Foundation and Chair of this first annual Peace Education Day Conference and the Peace Education Network for organizing the conference with the excellent objective of getting the UN to declare an International Peace Education Day. I believe it would be better if it is called the Global Peace Education Day.

I am honored to be invited to speak at the conference as the inaugural keynote speaker on a subject which is very close to my heart and my persona.

As I have stated on many occasions, my life’s experience has taught me to value peace and equality as the essential components of our existence. Those unleash the positive forces of good that are so needed for human progress.

Peace is integral to human existence—in everything we do, in everything we say and in every thought we have, there is a place for peace. We should not isolate peace as something separate or distant. It is important to realize that the absence of peace takes away the opportunities that we need to better ourselves, to prepare ourselves, to empower ourselves to face the challenges of our lives, individually and collectively.

For two decades and half, my focus has been on advancing the culture of peace which aims at making peace and non-violence a part of our own self, our own personality—a part of our existence as a human being. And this will empower ourselves to contribute more effectively to bring inner as well as outer peace.

This is the core of the self-transformational dimension of my advocacy around the globe and for all ages, with special emphasis on women, youth and children. This realization has now become more pertinent in the midst of the ever-increasing militarism and militarization that is destroying both our planet and our people.

The International Congress on Peace in the Minds of Men was held in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire/Ivory Coast in 1989 organized by UNESCO under the wise and dynamic leadership of my dear friend Federico Mayor Zaragoza, then UNESCO Director-General who is joining this conference also as a keynote speaker. It was a landmark gathering to give a boost and a profile to the concept of the culture of peace aimed at promoting a change of values and behaviors.

On 13 September 1999, 22 years ago last week, the United Nations adopted the Declaration and Programme of Action on the Culture of Peace, a monumental document that transcends boundaries, cultures, societies and nations.

It was an honor for me to Chair the nine-month long negotiations that led to the adoption of this historic norm-setting document by the United Nations General Assembly. That document asserts that inherent in the culture of peace is a set of values, modes of behaviour and ways of life.

A significant aspect of the essential message as articulated in the UN documents effectively asserts that the “culture of peace is a process of individual, collective and institutional transformation …” ‘Transformation’ is of the key relevance here.

It is basic to remember that the culture of peace requires a change of our hearts, change of our mindset. It can be internalized through simple ways of living, changing of our own behavior, changing how we relate to each other, changing how we connect with the oneness of humanity. The essence of the culture of peace is its message of inclusiveness and of global solidarity.

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development of the United Nations in its sustainable development goal (SDGs) number 4.7 includes, among others, promotion of culture of peace and non-violence as well as global citizenship as part of the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development.

It also calls on the international community to ensure that all learners acquire those by the year 2030. Keeping that in focus, the theme of the UN High Level Forum in 2019 observing the 20th anniversary of the culture of peace at the UN was “The Culture of Peace—Empowering and Transforming the Humanity” aiming at a forward-looking and inspiring agenda for the next twenty years.

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In my introduction to the 2008 publication “Peace Education: A Pathway to a Culture of Peace”, I wrote, “As Maria Montessori had articulated so appropriately, those who want a violent way of living, prepare young people for that; but those, who want peace have neglected their young children and adolescents and that way are unable to organize them for peace.”

In UNICEF, peace education is very succinctly defined as “the process of promoting the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values needed to bring about behavior change that will enable children, youth and adults to prevent conflict and violence, both overt and structural; to resolve conflict peacefully; and to create the conditions conducive to peace, whether at an interpersonal, intergroup, national or international levels”.

Peace education needs to be accepted in all parts of the world, in all societies and countries as an essential element in creating the culture of peace. It deserves a radically different education—“one that does not glorify war but educates for peace, non-violence and international cooperation.” They need the skills and knowledge to create and nurture peace for their individual selves as well as for the world they belong to.

Never has it been more important for us to learn about the world and understand its diversity.  The task of educating children and young people to find non-aggressive means to relate with one another is of primary importance.

All educational institutions need to offer opportunities that prepare the students not only to live fulfilling lives but also to be responsible, conscious and productive citizens of the world. For that, educators need to introduce holistic and empowering curricula that cultivate a culture of peace in each and every young mind.

Indeed, this should be more appropriately called “education for global citizenship”. Such learning cannot be achieved without well-intentioned, sustained, and systematic peace education that leads the way to the culture of peace.

If our minds could be likened to a computer, then education provides the software with which to “reboot” our priorities and actions away from violence, towards the culture of peace. The Global Campaign for Peace Education has continued to contribute in a meaningful way towards this objective and must receive our continuous support.

For this, I believe that early childhood affords a unique opportunity for us to sow the seeds of transition from the culture of war to the culture of peace. The events that a child experiences early in life, the education that this child receives, and the community activities and socio-cultural mindset in which a child is immersed all contribute to how values, attitudes, traditions, modes of behavior, and ways of life develop.

We need to use this window of opportunity to instill the rudiments that each individual needs to become agents of peace and non-violence from an early life.

Connecting the role of individuals to broader global objectives, Dr. Martin Luther King Junior affirmed that “An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity.” The UN Programme of Action on the Culture of Peace pays special attention to this aspect of an individual’s self-transformation.

In this context, I would reiterate that women in particular have a major role to play in promoting the culture of peace in our violence-ridden societies, thereby bringing in lasting peace and reconciliation. Women’s equality makes our planet safe and secure. It is my strong belief that unless women are engaged in advancing the culture of peace at equal levels with men, sustainable peace would continue to elude us.

We should always remember that without peace, development is impossible, and without development, peace is not achievable, but without women, neither peace nor development is conceivable.

The work for peace is a continuous process and I am convinced that culture of peace is absolutely the most essential vehicle for realizing the goals and objectives of the United Nations in the twenty-first century.

Let me conclude by urging all of you most earnestly that we need to encourage the young people to be themselves, to build their own character, their own personality, which is embedded with understanding, tolerance and respect for diversity and in solidarity with rest of humanity.

We need to convey that to the young people. This is the minimum we can do as adults. We should do everything to empower them in the real sense, and such empowerment is going to stay with them for life. That is the significance of the Culture of Peace. It is not something temporary like resolving a conflict in one area or between communities without transforming and empowering people to sustain peace.

Let us—yes, all of us—embrace the culture of peace for the good of humanity, for the sustainability of our planet and for making our world a better place to live. 

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What has happened this year (2021) for the International Day of Peace

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This year we give links to 191 actions carried out in 1O countries of Western Europe and 157 in 7 countries in Eastern Europe that were once part of the Soviet Union. We link to 159 actions in 5 Canadian provinces and 48 of the 50 states of the United States. There are 42 actions cited in 13 countries of Asia and the Pacific, 29 from 11 Latin American and Caribbean countries, 36 from 19 African countries, and 18 from 12 Arab and Middle Eastern countries. See the CPNN bulletin for October for a synopsis.

Detailed data may be found on the following CPNN articles:

Europe: International Day of Peace

Ex-Soviet Countries: International Day of Peace

United States and Canada: International Day of Peace

Asia and Pacific: International Day of Peace

Arab and Middle Eastern States: International Day of Peace

Latin America and Caribbean: International Day of Peace

Africa: International Day of Peace

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Asia and Pacific: International Day of Peace

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A survey by CPNN

We have found 42 events in 13 Asian and Pacific countries. They were listed in Google during the week of September 21-28 this year under the key words “International day of peace”, “Peace Day” and 国际和平日 (Chinese). 3 come from the facebook page of International Cities of Peace and 2 came from the website of Campaign Nonviolence. No doubt there were also events listed on the Internet in languages other than those for which we searched.

In addition to these, there are about 120 events listed on the maps of One Day One Choir and Montessori schools singing for peace, but there is no indication which took place this year and which took place only in previous years.


Children in a Rohingya refugee camp

AUSTRALIA

Australian Raising Peace Festival from 16-26 Sept, celebrating the UN international Day of Peace. Sponsored by Pace e Bene Australia in Partnership w/ Raising Peace. 33 great FREE online events.

ANNA BAY, AUSTRALIA

Peace is Possible. During this time, if fully vaccinated, people are able to exercise in groups of 2s or 5s on a reflective walk through the environment. This activity will be in solidarity with the aims of Campaign Nonviolence and awareness of the the need for Peace in this world.

BLUE MOUNTAINS, AUSTRALIA

The Blue Mountains Interfaith Group are inviting all concerned people to join with them in a gathering offering meditation, prayer, music and reflection via Zoom at 11am Tuesday, September 21

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA

Two Indian origin sisters based in Australia are planning to set a world record by singing the world’s 195 national and UN permanent member state anthems in 100 languages, including Qatar’s national anthem. Siblings Teresa Joy and Augnes Joy will attempt the record at the St John’s Cathedral in Brisbane in Australia on September 21 as part of Cathedral’s International Day of Peace celebrations in approximately six hours, with a 10-minute break permitted every two hours. . . United nations Association of Australia Queensland and Augnes & Teresa Peace foundation are organising the programme.

COWRA, AUSTRALIA

Despite the cancellation of traditional World Peace Day events in Cowra, Chairperson of the Australian Chapter of the World Peace Bell Association, Ian Brown said the spirit of the occasion was important now more than ever. . . this year’s event will be scaled down with Mr Brown ringing Cowra’s World Peace Bell at 12pm on the day. . . Mr Brown also paid tribute to the nine nominees for this year’s Cowra Youth Peace Award, with the winner being named at a Rotary dinner on September 23.

SHEPPARTON, AUSTRALIA

Tuesday marks the International Day of Peace, and while the Shepparton community can’t gather together, more than 100 people across the city will come together online to light a candle for Afghanistan. Organised by Picnic 4 Peace, the annual event is designed to bring people together in solidarity against war across the globe, but this year’s event has a focus on Afghanistan following the Taliban takeover of the country last month.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

Sydney’s Peace and Anti-War networks are collaborating on an 11-day, online Raising Peace Festival, 16-26 September. . . Raising Peace features more than 30 public events, clustered around the United Nations International Day of Peace on 21 September, when the keynote address will be given by His Excellency Mr Armando Vargas Araya, Ambassador for Costa Rica, at noon. . . The Festival brings together academics, activists and practitioners to celebrate key achievements, and to address challenges and strategies. The objective is to raise the profile of peace in public debate. . . The concept of a Raising Peace Festival began two years ago when International Volunteers for Peace (IVP), the Independent and Peaceful Australia Network (IPAN) and Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF NSW) got together. Now some 30 peace groups are registered to be part of the Festival, from Knitting Nannas and the Marrickville Peace Group to PEN Sydney, the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN), and the United Nations Association of Australia (NSW). The festival will showcase a variety of approaches to peace, including a day devoted to First Nations voices and a session on Youth for Peace. Other topics include practising non-violence; prospects for peace in Afghanistan; faith and peace; peacebuilding in the Asia-Pacific; disarmament and anti-militarism; permaculture for peace, and the road to a nuclear free future. The program will also feature musical performances, poetry reading, yarning circles, film screenings and workshops.

BANGLADESH – ROHINGYA REFUGEE CAMPS

To mark World Peace Day on 21 September and as part of NRS Relief’s #PeaceDoves campaign launch, NRS Relief partnered with Danish Refugee Council (DRC) to run an art exhibition in three refugee camps within the Kutupalong area in Bangladesh. More than 300 Rohingya refugee children participated in the contest that highlighted peace and hope in conflict settings. Children were awarded with cuddly dove-shaped toys made from upcycled aid blanket and tarpaulin offcuts. . . .The #PeaceDoves project is NRS Relief’s latest CSR-driven awareness campaign that creatively and responsibly transforms production waste into messengers of peace. The campaign aims to spread ‘messages of peace’ and addresses critical issues such as the refugee crisis, sustainability and the private sector’s contribution to achieving a more peaceful society.

BRAC UNIVERSITY, BANGLADESH

For International Peace Day, CPJ and UN Women along with Peace Café members organised a series of events and activities such as peace adda, rally, seminar, social media campaigns, peace-message, essay, and photography competitions. . . Following the Peace Adda, a photo book named “The Power of Women”, was officially launched. This Photo Book displays the top submissions from all categories, selected from a range of excellent works from very talented youth artists across the country. This virtual programme was broadcasted live, and the recording can be viewed on CPJ’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/cpj.bracu

DHAKA, BANGLADESH – CENTER FOR PEACE STUDIES

CPS celebrates Peace day 2021 through Book Launching, Rohingya Art Exhibition and Peace rally at NSU – A launching ceremony of a Bangla book on the Rohingya titled “Rohingya Refugee-Life: The Uncertain Future and the Liability of Civilization” was held virtually on 21 September 2021. It was jointly organized by the Center for Peace Studies (CPS) of South Asian Institute of Policy and Governance (SIPG), North South University (NSU) and Prothoma Prokashon. . . . CPS also celebrated World Peace Day 2021 through in person activities maintaining physical distance. These are; releasing balloons and pigeons, organizing a peace rally and a week-long Exhibition of Rohingya Artifacts. . . . Discussants in the book launching opined that the recommendations of the various chapters of this book would play a key role in policy formulation and implementation of action plans to address the Rohingya crisis. The program started with a poem recitation by a young Rohingya refugee. Arun Bosu, Coordinator of Prothoma Prokashon delivered the concluding remarks and hoped that the Prothoma Prokashon has been successful in conveying the true picture of Rohingya people’s lives to the readers. Academics, researchers, diplomats, journalists, and students were present among the participants. The event came to an end with a performance of a Rohingya traditional song by the Rohingya musicians.

DHAKA, BANGLADESH – RUSSIAN CULTURAL CENTER

Scores of school children discussed the consequences of war at an event at the Russian cultural centre in Dhaka on the occasion of International Day of Peace on Tuesday. The programme — Why do we need peace –was organised by Russian House (Russian Centre of Science and Culture) in collaboration with Russian compatriots association Motherland, and online children and youth forum Dove of Peace. Apart from the local school children, their parents and teachers also took part in the programme.

KUSHTIA, BANGLADESH

World Peace Day is celebrated today (Tuesday) 21st September 2021 with the slogan “We will all be a messenger of peace”. A colorful bicycle rally was organized by Bangladesh Scouts, Kushtia District Rover to spread the message of peace to all. Rover Leaders, Rover Scouts and Girl-in-Rover Scouts from various colleges and universities of the district participated in the rally, which started from Kushtia Government Central College at 8.30 am. They went to Kuthibari, stayed there for a while, talked to the people on the occasion of International Peace Day and distributed masks to raise awareness of Corona. Then everyone left from there and went to the shrine of the famous mystic saint Lalon Shah. On reaching there, a short song session was set up. After staying there for some time, we left again for Kushtia Government College. Arriving there our bicycle rally ended.

CAMBODIA

Events on the occasion of the International Day of Peace were held at the Russian Embassy in Cambodia. . . On this occasion, the school at the Russian Embassy in Cambodia joined the Dove of Peace Children and Youth Forum initiated by the Heirs of Victory International Union and the Dove of Peace International Project. The event was attended by teachers and schoolchildren of the educational institution at the RZU.

INDIA

On September 21, the International Day of Peace. . . an online launch event to kick-off the new World BEYOND War India and Afghanistan chapters! We’ll discuss World BEYOND War’s mission and campaigns, the current state of the peace movement in Afghanistan and India, and why we need a world beyond war. We’ll have time to break out into discussion groups to talk about what anti-war issues matter to you and how we can work together to create World BEYOND War chapters in India and Afghanistan.

AKHNOOR, INDIA

The Indian Army celebrated the International Day of Peace with local people at High School jogwan and Battal village. The program started at 9:30 from Battal village, where 7 villagers includin Sarpanch, Panch, women and children joined forces for the march raising slogans of peace. After the program a drawing competition was organized in which a total of 63 children participated. An Indian Army officer addressed the local people and delivered a lecture about the importance of peace and co-existence in the society followed by distribution of prizes bo the winners of the drawing competition.

DELHI, INDIA

Celebrating International Peace Day with a spirit of providing protection to the community, Aarohan (Delhi) with CFAR and DLSA has iitiated to vaccinate 1000 transgeners in Sultanpuri.

DIMAPUR, INDIA

To commemorate International Day of Peace 2021 on September 21, The Morung Express, a Nagaland-based newspaper, is organising a YouTube singing competition with theme: The Road to a Lasting Peace. An update issued on Sep. 9 informed that the competition, ‘Sing For Peace’ is to celebrate through music the International Day of Peace which was established in 1981 by the UN General Assembly to commemorate and strengthen the ideals of peace both within and among all nations and people. The competition is said to be free and open to all with no age limit. The song must be an original composition sung in any one of the Naga languages

GARAMPANI, INDIA

Various competitions were organized as Messenger of Peace by Innovative Scout-Guide Open Group at Rainka Khairna. In the painting competition organized, Ankit Kumar got first. . . various Cub Bulbul Scout Guide Rover Ranger and Unit Leaders will participate in a three-day Messenger of Peace webinar on behalf of the National Headquarters of Bharat Scouts-Guides.

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JEHANABAD, INDIA

Under the leadership of Bihar State Bharat Scouts and Guides District Jehanabad, a painting competition was organized on the occasion of World Peace Day. In which Vaishnavi Kesari stood first. . . The organization commissioner, while addressing the scouts and guides on this occasion, said that people from all over the world adopt humanity on this day and forget all the gaps of the society and think about the well being of each other, United Nations Organization Invites countries to honor the cessation of their respective hostilities on this day.

JHAPA, INDIA

Today, on the occasion of World Peace Day, Purnima Devi, head of Gram Panchayat Jhapa, was speaking in a seminar organized in the Panchayat Bhawan of Gram Panchayat Jhapa, on the occasion, social worker Mukund Saw said that by talking peacefully. Every issue can be resolved. . . In the meeting, the Vice President and Treasurer of the Gram Sabha from all the 14 villages of the Panchayat, all the honorable members, all the people of the Gram Panchayat Jhapa were present.

LEH, INDIA :

All India Council of Human Rights, Liberties & Social Justice (AICHLS) and Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre (MIMC ) are jointly organizing 11th International Peace Conference to observe International Day of Peace, in Leh. . . the Peace Conference will be conducted in collaboration with the all religious organizations in Ladakh. On the occasion, the Council also conferring the 7th Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Award to Venerable Bhikkhu Sanghasena, the Founder of Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre.

MANIPUR, INDIA

Manipur would be organising ‘Foot March for Justice and Peace’ from September 21 (International Peace Day) to October 2 (International Non-violence Day) in some select villages of five districts of the state. In a statement, the Parishad informed that the march will be carried out along with its associated groups and partner organisations. On the occasion of International Peace Day, a campaign will be launched at Karang Thanga and Andro-Huikap in Bishnupur and Imphal East district respectively. The foot march will also be participated by Ekta Parishad national coordinator Ramesh Sharma and state coordinator Aribam Rishikanta Sharma. The foot march will be carried out in more than 100 districts of 13 states including Manipur. The main objective of the march is to propose establishment of Ministry of Justice and Peace at national and state level.

MEERUT, INDIA

On the occasion of World Peace Day, a program was organized by the Environment and Sanitation Club at the Commissioner’s residence. In this, Commissioner Surendra Singh flew white pigeons as a symbol of peace. . . Commissioner Surendra Singh said that the importance of World Peace Day becomes more in today’s context.

NAGALAND, INDIA

Nagaland State Bharat Scouts and Guides (NSBSG) will be celebrating the ‘International Day of Peace’ on September 21 at Mezhür Higher Secondary School in Kohima on the theme “Recovering better for an equitable and sustainable world.” Different activities are being taken up by members at various levels to celebrate the day in a befitting manner.

NAGPUR, INDIA

Every year, the India Peace Centre commemorates World Peace Day by holding its major event. This year, in light of pandemic guidelines and to have a broader impact, an All India Speech, Competition on the concept of Peace has been arranged. . . Dr. Tejinder Singh Rawal, the project manager and Deputy Director of the India Peace Centre, explained the event, saying, “Submissions are welcomed from citizen Indians of all age ranges.” The preliminary round’s topic is “What Constitutes Peace in the Indian Context.” . . Nagpur Toastmasters Club will manage the entire procedure, screening entries, providing technical assistance, and judging the occasion.

PARIKRAMA MARG, INDIA

World Peace Day was celebrated by Rotary Club Samarpan at New Horizon School, Parikrama Marg. On this occasion, speech competition, poster making competition and slogan competition were organized among the students. The students who secured first, second and third place in all the three competitions held on Tuesday were awarded with prizes and certificates.

PHAGWARA, INDIA

International peace day was celebrated at MLU DAV College Phagwara with great zeal and enthusiasm under the guidance of Dr. Kiranjeet Randhawa Principal of the college . . . A seminar was ogranised by faculty members for students to encourage them to learn the word ‘Peace’ and its true meaning. Peace day provides a globally shared date for all humanity to commit and build a culture of peace. Students participated in various activities and shared their views through speeches, poems and songs.

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, INDIA

Local Self Government, Rural Development and Excise Minister MV Govindan Master, who arrived at the Magic Planet yesterday evening as part of the International Peace Day celebrations organized by the Child Rights Commission and the Different Arts Center, flew balloons into the sky as a message of peace with children with disabilities. The sight of hundreds of water balloons soaring into the sky fascinated children and spectators alike.

JAPAN

Friends in Japan celebrate the International Day of Peace by wearing traditional kimono as a symbol of the Culture of Peace and the World Peace Flag Ceremony. May Peace Prevail On Earth. See video

SHIJUKU, JAPAN

International Peace Day-Panel exhibition and lunch lecture on human rights was held in Shinjuku on September 20th to learn about human rights again.

SEOUL, KOREA

The Kyung Hee University System will host the Peace BAR Festival 2021 to mark the 40th U.N. International Day of Peace that falls on Sept. 21. The event will kick off under the theme of “No Time to Lose, A Quest for Immediate Action for Planetary Crisis”. . . This year’s festival will consist of five conferences to be held until December, bringing together scholars from around the world, including representatives of the Club of Budapest and Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, and professors from Stanford and Harvard universities. They will discuss measures to overcome various crises facing the world, such as climate change, exhaustion of natural resources, the COVID-19 pandemic, social polarization and inequality. . . All conferences will be held online due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, and will be streamed through the YouTube channel of the Kyung Hee University Global Academy for Future Civilization.

PENANG, MALAYSIA

In conjunction with the International Day of Peace on September 21, Penang Harmony Agency organized the “Ride around the World, Ride for Peace” virtual cycling event. . . Penang State Women’s Social Development and Non-Islamic Religious Commettee Chairman Zhang Ying said at the launching ceremony that the state government celebrated the International Day of Peace for the first time this year.

BANKE, NEPAL

On the occasion of the International Day of Peace, we celebrated by ‘lightening the lamp’ (Deep Prajwalan). This and the Panchmukhi Shiva Temple sanitation program were jointly organized by Nepal Unites, Nepal Youth Council Lumbini, Genteel Society Nepal, and the United Religions Initiative at Rapti Bridge in Duduwa Rural Municipality Ward No. 4 of Banke District. The chief guest of the program, ward Chairperson Bhandari Lal Yadav, expressed the need for peace in the world and the need to clean the environment because we are all human beings living on the earth. Bandari said that we need to protect and find peace in nature.

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND

An online vigil to support victims of the Auckland terror attack will take place on Sunday. The prayer vigil, organised by the Wellington Interfaith Council, will be an opportunity for people all over the country to offer solidarity to the victims of the attack, and also the Sri Lankan and Muslim communities. The vigil would also mark the United Nations’ International Day of Peace on Tuesday.

PAKISTAN – KASHMIR PARLIAMENTARY PEACE CONFERENCE

Pakistan on Tuesday observed the International Day of Peace calling upon the United Nations to play its due role in mitigating decades’ long sufferings of the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). . . . Addressing the Kashmir Parliamentary Peace Conference here, Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser said it was the history that Kashmir region always remained peaceful but its peace was destroyed during the Dogra rule before creation of Pakistan. He said more than 1.5 million homes had so far been burnt by brutal Indian forces in IIOJK where all basic human rights were being denied. The speaker was of the view that a referendum should be held in IIOJK in accordance with the resolutions passed by the UN Security Council, giving people of Kashmir their legitimate right to self-determination. . . . In Sukkur, Shaheed Dodo Soomro Welfare Orgnization (SDSWO) held a ceremony to mark the International Peace Day.

PAKISTAN PEACE LEAGUE

A number of peace activists, human rights defenders, religious leaders, media, political qnd CSO representatives attended the Pakistan Peace League 2021. Guests, audience and youth appreciated the idea qnd speaches about the importance of peace.

LAHORE, PAKISTAN

A walk was held in connection with World Peace Day at Cathedral Crunch Lahore.

PHILIPPINES – OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENTIAL ADVISER ON THE PEACE PROCESS

Throughout the month of September, the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) will spearhead various peacebuilding activities to instill greater consciousness and understanding among the Filipino people on the comprehensive peace process to strengthen and sustain institutional and popular support for and participation in this effort, as well as in the global movement spearheaded by the United Nations to promote a Culture of Peace based on nonviolence, respect for fundamental rights and freedoms, tolerance, understanding and solidarity. .. . The Peace Month celebration also coincides with the observance of International Day of Peace with this year’s theme, “Recovering better for an equitable and sustainable world.” For more details, click here

PHILIPPINES BOY SCOUTS

Boy Scouts of the Philippines – Messengers of Peace Roadshow. Held on September 21, 2021 (5-7pm) via Zoom Meet together with Scouts and Leaders around the Philippines! Where the Base Commanders gave us an exciting activities! ; shares one’s hobbies, showing our talents in dancing, slogan & poster making, fun games & quiz and a dialogue for peace. Understanding the meaning of Peace, the Impact in making Peace.

CAGAYAN DE ORO, PHILIPPINES

On the commemoration of the International Day of Peace, with the theme “Recovering Better for an Equitable and Sustainable World,” the Philippine Ecumenical Peace Platform (PEPP) has appealed to both the government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP)to give peace talks a try.

LIPA CITY, PHILIPPINES

Just like in the previous years, De La Salle Lipa (DLSL) actively commemorated the International Day of Peace and International Peace Month last September 21. DLSL’s symbolic observance was in accordance with this year’s theme for the United Nation-led activity, “Recovering Better for a Sustainable and Equitable World. Among the highlights of the event were the recollection of the past years’ Peace Month remembrance, Prayer for Peace, showcasing of Peace Cranes, and a Song for Peace.

DHAMMAKAYA, THAILAND

In Thailand, Buddhist monks lit 200,000 candles on Tuesday at the Dhammakaya temple near Bangkok to celebrate the International Day of Peace.

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The following 157 events in 7 countries formerly part of the Soviet Union were listed in Google during the week of September 21-28 this year under the key words “Международный день мира”and “Міжнародний день миру”, as well as “International day of peace”.

In addition to these, 16 events are listed on the maps of One Day One Choir and Montessori schools singing for peace, but there is no indication which took place this year and which took place only in previous years.

Note: To save space, where there are many entries for a city, we have provided the text from one or two and only the link for the others.


from Irshava, Ukraine

BELCOOPSOYUZ, BELARUS

On September 21, 2021, the curator of the 11 O-B group, Gordievskaya Lyudmila Ivanovna, held an information hour on the topic “SEPTEMBER 21 IS INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE”. The students prepared a presentation and discussed the history of the holiday.

GLUBOKOYE, BELARUS

Two families were registered in Glubokoe on International Day of Peace.. . . Honorable guests came to congratulate the young families: the head of the department of ideological work, culture and youth affairs of the regional executive committee, deputy chairman of the regional organization of the Belarusian Peace Fund, Lyudmila Karnilovich, and the chairman of the regional union of trade unions, Tatyana Lazarenok. . . . Lyudmila Fedorovna and Tatyana Antonovna presented the newlyweds with symbolic gifts: let the doves of peace protect their families from disagreements and horseshoes of happiness bring them good luck.

KLIMAVICHY, BELARUS

On International Day of Peace, in Belarus, children born on September 21 receive the title “Child of Peace”. This time the activists of the NGO “Belarusian Peace Foundation” have planned the action “We are for world peace!”.

KOPYL, BELARUS

On this day, all educational institutions of the Kopyl region held various events dedicated to the theme “Dove of Peace”, class hours “Only with the kindness of hearts” and informational breaks “Peace is friendship” for students in grades 1-4. Master classes in plasticinography “Dove of Peace”, an educational program and creative work on paper products “Bird of Peace” and “Flower of Peace” were organized. For students of grades 5-9, an information and educational program “The strength of the country in the unity of the people” was held. A dialogue platform on the topic “National Unity – the Basis of Peace” was organized for students in grades 10-11, where children could speak and discuss current topics.

MINSK STATE LINGUISTIC UNIVERSITY, BELARUS

On September 20, within the framework of events timed to coincide with the International Day of Peace, a meeting was held by the student club of the UNESCO Chair of the Moscow State Linguistic University “Peace and Tolerance through the Study of Foreign Languages ​​and Civic Education” and the student scientific circle “We Live and Learn the Culture of Peace” with the city branch of the Belarusian Peace Fund. Topics for discussion: How the Peace Fund was created, what are its goals and objectives, how are such actions and projects of the Fund implemented.

BELARUSIAN PEACE FOUNDATION, MINSK, BELARUS

It is very symbolic that the Belarusian Peace Foundation today, on September 21, is holding an action “Our attention to war and labor veterans.” Its meaning is to organize the most comfortable conditions for patients in hospitals.. . . The action was also supported by the Minister of Healthcare Dmitry Pinevich, “the fact that this happens on the Day of Peace and the Year of National Unity is very symbolic. And the fact that this particular form of assistance has been chosen has an even deeper meaning. After all, it was they, the veterans, who brought peace to our land ”.

MOLODECHNO, BELARUS

On September 21, the primary organizations of the State Educational Institution “Gymnasium No. 6 of Molodechno” held a joint action “We need peace on the whole planet!” Participants of the action were invited to write their wishes. This idea found a response and interest among all high school students, teachers and parents. The action resulted in a wonderful collage – a message about the preservation of the world.

TALINN, ESTONIA

On September 21, 2021, the group “Solnyshko” (kindergarten “Ojake”) and the group “Kakuke” (kindergarten “Kelluke”) held a joint event in honor of “International Day of Peace”

The event began with a mobile game “Pass the hand” on the method of Kiiusamisest vabaks! together with the main heroes – Bears. During this task, children were tuned to a positive communication, learned to express emotions: joy or surprise. . . .At the end of the event, the children played the game “Drawings on the back of another” according to the method “Kiiusamisest vabaks!”. Thanks to such activities, children learn through the game to cooperate, understand and accept emotions. And especially valuable is the fact that mutual respect develops the skills of respect for people of different nationalities!

BAGHDATI, GEORGIA

International Day of Peace is celebrated on September 21th every year, is a global urge to stop fire and violence. Today the Board of gender equality of Baghdati joined in the activies (with photos of children celebrating)

KAZAKHSTAN

Today, September 21 is celebrated by the peoples of the world as the International Day of Peace. The main goal is to call for the celebration and strengthening of the ideals of peace within states and peoples, as well as among them, Asylbek Zhumabayev, chairman of the Public Consent Council under the regional APK, said at a press conference in the Regional Communications Service today.

KOKSHETAU, KAZAKHSTAN

On September 21, Akmola regional branch of the People’s Party of Kazakhstan celebrated the International Day of Peace, and held the action “Kokshetau people – vote for peace!” Residents of the regional center answered the main question, what does the word “peace” mean to them? 76 years have passed since the last salvo of the war, so how much do we, the heirs of Victory, value this fragile peace today? The townspeople talked about the need to improve the quality of education, health care, about the problems of development, about the rise in prices for electricity, about the terrible state of “drinking” water.

BISHKEK, KYRGYZSTAN

International Day of Peace was celebrated in Bishkek under the UN program and the support of the International Center of Roerich. The organizers were the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University, the Tien Shan Society of the Roerichs, the Kyrgyz Society of the Siege of Leningrad and the City Council of Veterans. During the opening ceremony at the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University, the bell was traditionally struck and everyone could sign on the symbolic ribbon of peace.. .. The round table “Peace and Culture – two sacred strongholds of mankind” was also held there.

ARKHANGELSK, RUSSIA

Arkhangelsk schoolchildren released white doves into the sky on International Day of Peace. Beforehand, poems were recited on the playground near the school.

BALAKOVO, RUSSIA

In the Balakovo branch of the Regional Special Library for the Blind, an educational hour “In peace and harmony” was held, dedicated to the International Day of Peace.

BALASHIKHA, RUSSIA

September 21 – International Day of Peace. In the library center “Yuzhny” with pupils of grade 4 of 22 schools within the framework of the action “We are for Peace” an educational game program “Colorful Planet” was held. The students made a virtual trip to the countries of the Eurasian continent. They got to know Japan, China, India, America, Australia, Russia. From the librarian’s story, the children learned about the traditions, sights and achievements of the countries, and also played the national games “Races on the Prairie”, “Japanese courtesy”, “Jimmy, dance”, “Take the handkerchief”.

BARNAUL, RUSSIA

Every year on September 21, the international community celebrates the International Day of Peace. Of course, lyceum students could not stand aside! They joined the # chalk4peace # sing4peace # dance4peace # turntable world promotions. As part of the celebration of the International Day of Peace, the children of our lyceum created postcards for the nursing home. We discussed the events dedicated to the actions “No Terrorism!”, “No Extremism!” We have formulated hashtags, slogans of peace. Then we held a song flash mob “Songs of the World” together with the students of Lyceum 33 in Ivanovo. Also, they were awaited by the master class “Pinwheel of the world”. During a teleconference with the city of Ivanovo, lyceum students from two cities created turntables and discussed the goals of sustainable development.

BASHKIRIA, RUSSIA

International Day of Peace is celebrated on 21 September. The campaign “Different nationalities – common values” is timed to coincide with it, which will take place at 17:00 in the Bashkiria lifestyle center.

DMITROV, RUSSIA

International Day of Peace was celebrated in the youth department “Peer”. Q creative lesson was held here, during which the children learned about the history of the holiday, and also made white paper doves – one of the famous symbols of peace.

DOLGOPRUDNY, RUSSIA

Kindergarten No. 21 “Rosinka”. On the International Day of Peace, our pupils took part in the thematic exhibition “How beautiful is peace!”

ESSENTUKI, RUSSIA

On September 21, 2021 in the groups: “Romashka”, “Teremok”, “Yagodka”, “Yablonka” MBDOU kindergarten No. 28 “Kolosok” held events dedicated to the action “Dove of Peace”….they read poems about peace by V. Orlov “House under a blue roof” and O. Maslova “Let there be peace”, listened to the song with the children: “Let there always be sun” music by A. Ostrovsky, words by L. Oshanin, and also watched the presentation” Dove – a symbol of peace and happiness on earth “, in which preschoolers got acquainted with the history of the holiday.

IMENKOVO, RUSSIA

International Day of Peace is celebrated annually on September 21 as the day of an all-general ceasefire and non-violence. As part of its holding, the Imenkovsky rural house of culture, together with the rural library, organized a holiday in which children’s groups took part.

KOSHUKI, RUSSIA

For the International Day of Peace and the World Day of Russian Unity. Students of the association “Young local historian” MAOU DO CTR and GO “Harmony”, which was opened within the framework of network interaction on the basis of the school in the village of Koshuki, held an action “Day of Peace” and drew a bright poster.

KRASNOUSOLSKY, RUSSIA

Madou Kindergarten Number 1 “Ryabinushka. Click here for video of celebration

KURGAN, RUSSIA

The International Day of Peace was celebrated by students of gymnasium №32. We launch pigeons, draw pigeons, ”says Elena Lyamina, deputy director for educational work. This year, balloons instead of doves. Primary school students took part in the action – more than 200 people, each of them launched a white balloon into the sky. Click here for a video.

MOSCOW, RUSSIA – EURASIAN PEOPLES ASSEMBLY

On the International Day of Peace, the UB Secretary General and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation conveyed greetings to the Eurasian Peoples’ Assembly. A reception was held at the GlavUpDK Cultural Center at the Russian Foreign Ministry in honor of the International Day of Peace. The reception was attended by prominent public and scientific figures, representatives of UN international organizations, UNESCO, FAO, SCO, representatives of the Russian Foreign Ministry and diplomatic missions of foreign states in the Russian Federation.

MOSCOW – VDNKh

On September 21, 2021, the Cosmonautics and Aviation Center at VDNKh will host free thematic excursions “Peace in Space and on Earth” dedicated to the International Day of Peace, and on September 26 – another digest, within the framework of which Denis Prudnik, Chairman of the Youth Council of the Russian Space Society, will tell about the latest developments in the field of astronautics. Guests of the Cosmonautics and Aviation Center will enjoy free thematic excursions “The World in Space”. They will be dedicated to the International Day of Peace. Visitors will learn about the historical path of the development of new thinking – from the ideas of the conquest of interplanetary space by two superpowers – the USSR and the USA – to the ideas of uniting all countries for the sake of achieving common goals for the benefit of all mankind. The guide will tell you how the military rivalry between the two countries has grown into friendship and cooperation in space exploration. Guests will learn about projects such as Soyuz-Apollo, Intercosmos, Mir station, International Space Station and much more.

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MYTISHCHI, RUSSIA

House of Culture “Povedniki”. “We are for peace.” Video lecture for the International Day of Peace. 15.00. Youth Center “Impulse” (Mira str., 9). Open lesson of the creative workshop “Russian Patterns”. 16.00. House of Culture “Pirogovsky” (village Pirogovo). Conversation and master class on making a figurine of a crane dedicated to the International Day of Peace. 18.00.

NABEREZHNYE CHELNY, RUSSIA

September 21 GAPOU “Naberezhnye Chelny College of Arts” took part in the action “Let there be peace on Earth.” History teachers Sharovoy M.O. and Karpova A.N. a class hour was organized, at which 1st year students of the “Design” department presented an exhibition of drawings.

NOVONIKOLAYEVSKY, RUSSIA

On this day, the International Day of Peace, all residents of Novonikolaevsky and members of the Novonikolaevsky – Our Home group learned the history of this holiday on the Odnoklassniki website. For their attention the photo exhibition “World – Peace! No war!” And also videos “September 21 – International Day of Peace!”

NOVOSIBIRSK, RUSSIA

Since “Peace in the World” continues to be an unrealizable fairy tale, the Bajushki Center decided to go the opposite way and began to create a magical world of fairytale families . In the opinion of storytellers, only family creativity can today become the basis of a modern family, thanks to which they will live “happily ever after.” Now in the Center “Bayushki” there is a whole block of creative family projects at the start, which will be carried out in collaboration with all the good forces of our city of Novosibirsk.

ORENBURG, RUSSIA

Today, September 21, on the International Day of Peace, the youth policy department of the Orenburg administration is launching an action timed to coincide with the holiday. Its essence is to decorate the “ Spruce tree of Friendship ” located in the park. Pervovsky, a symbol of peace – a white dove. Every resident of Orenburg can take part in the action, come to the park and hang a dove made from paper on a spruce tree. The tree of friendship is located in the park on the alley” Eurasia”. The tree symbolizes strong interethnic relations and friendship of peoples.

PETROVSK, RUSSIA

Within the framework of the important social action “Dove of Peace”, the leaders of the Petrovsk Children’s House of Arts under the guidance of the curator Andrey Bragin, with great pleasure, made white doves out of paper and handed them out to the residents of Petrovsk

POLYARNYE ZORI

On September 21, the action “Dove of Peace” took place in Polyarnye Zory. Today, on the International Day of Peace, the action “A single hour of spirituality” Dove of Peace “took place on the Heroes-Pilots Square. This action is designed to contribute to the establishment of peace on Earth and the rejection of violence. Every year on this day, we remember with gratitude all those who gave their lives for the victory over fascism, both during the Great Patriotic War and in all modern wars and conflicts.

SARATOV, RUSSIA

Within the framework of the International Day of Peace, employees of the Regional Center for Pre-conscription Training of Youth, together with pupils of the military-patriotic association “Flame”, conducted a flash mob “Dove of Peace” for residents of the Zavodskoy district of the city of Saratov. Young patriots told passers-by the story of the holiday, about the consequences of numerous wars and the importance of the struggle for peace for every inhabitant of our planet. All the participants of the action were presented with symbolic figures of doves with wishes of peace, kindness, love and freedom. A master class was held to the well-known musical composition of Isaac Dunaevsky, and everyone could make a paper dove using the origami technique – a symbol of peace!

SAROV, RUSSIA

In honor of the celebration of the international day of peace, volunteers of the Insight club made and handed out a “symbol of peace”, origami-cranes, and also asked what the word MIR means for the visitors of the Youth Center.

SHAKHTERSK, RUSSIA

On the International Day of Peace, students of the 5-A grade (class teacher Koval ES) prepared and conducted a small event called “Dove of Peace” for the sponsored grade 1-A. First-graders listened attentively to the information about the holiday, answered the quiz questions. The event was decorated with beautifully performed poems and bright posters made by 5-A grade students.

SHATURA, RUSSIA

Actions on September 21
13:00 – Korobovskaya library – “Dove of Peace”
14:00 – Cinema lecture hall, Misheronsky Palace of Culture – “International Day of Peace”

SOSNOVOBORSK, RUSSIA

“Kindergarten of combined orientation No. 6” of the city of Sosnovoborsk (MADOU DSKN No. 6 of Sosnovoborsk). In our garden, in the “Fairy Tale” group, an event dedicated to the International Day of Peace was held. Children prepared postcards, which were presented to the residents of our city during the excursion.

ST PETERSBURG, RUSSIA

This year, Peace Day will be held at three points at once on Vasilievsky Island:
– Annunciation Garden (Maly Prospect of Vasilievsky Island, house No. 17/72) from 11:00;
– Alexander Grin’s Garden (10th line of Vasilievsky Island, house number 37) from 14:00;
– Oleg Karavaichuk’s Garden (15th line of Vasilievsky Island, house number 50-58) from 12:00.
Lectures on urbanism and ecology, a competition of children’s drawings and photographs, concerts, master classes, film screenings and much more are waiting for the participants of the holiday.In addition, within the framework of the Day of Peace, a competition was announced for the best project of a mural on the firewall of house No. 50 on the 15th line of Vasilievsky Island. The subject of the image is the composer Oleg Karavaichuk, who has lived in a nearby building for over 80 years.

UFA, RUSSIA

In kindergarten No. 280 of the Ordzhonikidze district, the events “Children for Peace on Earth!” Were held. Children drew our planet on paper with their palms, listened to songs, read poems about the world, danced.


VOLGOGRAD, RUSSIA – BELLS

On the International Day of Peace, in the hero-city of Volgograd, the traditional annual action “Ringing of Peace, Memory and Joy” was held. This year it took place in the Alexander Garden – next to the cathedral of the Holy Blessed Prince Alexander Nevsky consecrated the day before. Early in the morning, teachers and schoolchildren, activists of public organizations, representatives of the Volgograd authorities gathered here. The audience was greeted by the director of lyceum No. 5, chairman of the committee on education, culture, youth policy of the city Duma Larisa Tropkina – thanks to her initiative and support, the Peace Bell has been ringing in Volgograd for the 9th year in a row.. . . At the end of the action, the schoolchildren traditionally released doves into the sky, and then all together visited the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, where one of the main Orthodox holidays, the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos, was celebrated on that day.

VOLGOGRAD STATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY

Volgograd State Medical University celebrated the International Day of Peace. Foreign students of the University supported the tradition of the United Nations Organization and told about their home countries and customs to schoolchildren in Volgograd.

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VORONEZH, RUSSIA

College of Music named after Rostropovich. Science teacher Anna Nikolaevna Starodubtseva, together with 1st year students, will take part in the action dedicated to the International Day of Peace. . . . Participants will be told about the history of the festive date. At the end of the action, students will traditionally launch white balloons into the sky.

ZAMOSKVORECHYE, RUSSIA

On September 21, representatives of the Zamoskvorechye Children’s Creativity Center launched the Peace Bell online challenge. All participants need to post a video clip at this link: https://youtu.be/ncphnRRYK1s along with the hashtags #Kolokolmira #InternationaldayMira #CDT_Zamoskvorechye on their pages on social networks. Thus, the sound of the bell will be heard everywhere, ”said Olga Safronova, an employee of the press service of the Zamoskvorechye Center.

UKRAINE – 11 CITIES

In recent years, more than 80 organizations and initiative groups from all regions of the country have joined the solidarity action. They held flash mobs, lectures, performances, film screenings, bike rides and many other interesting events. This year open-air dialogue actions will take place in 10 Ukrainian cities. Public activists, anti-terrorist operation / environmental protection veterans, displaced persons, representatives of local authorities, and concerned city residents will gather at the common table. The dialogues will be organized by a network of public initiatives and individual active citizens who are building a democratic society in Ukraine. Also in six cities will be a performance “Accord”, organized by the Kyrgyz cultural center “KUDUK” and the organization “Theater of Change”. “Peace Day in Ukraine is about a peaceful and just society. During the Russian-Ukrainian war in Donbass, more than 12,000 Ukrainians died. And more than 1.5 million people have lost their homes, jobs and friends. Veterans, doctors, volunteers and activists are still dying on the front lines for us to live in a peaceful society, ” said Dmytro Kuznetsov , a coach for the reintegration of ATO / OOS veterans and their families. . . . Educational and cultural events will take place across the country: from the town of Tyachiv on the border with Romania and Hungary to Belovodsk in the Luhansk region. It is already known that meaningful discussions, constructive discussions and search for joint solutions will be organized by activists in Batyovo, Dolyna, Ivano-Frankivsk, Tyachev, Chernivtsi in the west, Zaporizhia, Melitopol, Nova Kakhovka in the south, Belovodsk, Lysychansk and Slovyansk in the west. Young people from these cities will take part in peacekeeping dialogue both at the community level and at the interregional level.

AVDIIVKA, UKRAINE

the Avdiyivski zagalno-svitnі schools І-ІІІ steps №6 and №7 traditionally celebrated the All-Ukrainian campaign “dove of peace” for the International Day of Peace. Teachers have prepared paper doves, which are a symbol of peace, and they have embellished the territory of schools with them. They also held a competition for children on the asphalt “I paint peace.”

ARTEK, CRIMEA

On International Day of Peace, September 21, “Artek” took part in a teleconference linking the children’s center with schools and Russian centers in the Czech Republic, Portugal, Germany, Estonia, Latvia, Switzerland and Malta. Modern teenagers and their mentors talked about what peace, friendship mean to them and what can unite people in different countries, on different continents.. . . The guys came to the conclusion that today’s children can contribute to the preservation of peace: strengthen contacts with each other, debunk prejudices, learn to be friends. Artek residents agreed with their peers on the importance of such meetings in the future for promoting the values ​​of friendship, intercultural interaction and cooperation between children and youth of the countries.

BOBRYNETS, UKRAINE

Click here for the video made for International Day of Peace by students of Bobrynets Agrarian Vocational College.

BOHODUKHIV, UKRAINE

On September 21, 2021, the Dove of Peace action took place in the Bohodukhiv Lyceum G2 on the occasion of the Day of Peace. From early morning, the members of the Student Council of the lyceum greeted the teachers, students and staff of the lyceum, attaching paper doves to all who came to the educational institution. Everyone had the opportunity to join the creation of the Book of Peace.Students of grades 5-6 took part in the flash mob “Let there be peace on the planet Earth” and together with students of grades 7-11 created thematic exhibitions of flowers and natural materials. (with photos)

BORATYN, UKRAINE

On the occasion of the Day of Peace, the Boratyn primary school hosted thematic events. Class teachers conducted peace lessons and hours of communication. (with photos)

BUCHA, UKRAINE

Students of Bucha School №4 joined the celebration of this event. The children drew pictures with wishes of peace, happiness and clear skies. 4th grade students of Bucha NEC “BIRCH” encouraged younger students to friendship, peace, justice, good deeds, love and respect each other, gave the symbols of the day – doves, made with their own hands. Also, students of 8-B class of Sinyakivsky Chemical-Technological Lyceum №15 joined the All-Ukrainian campaign “Peace Dove”. The children made paper doves as a symbol of peace and spiritual development of the nation. . . .Thematic events were held at Zdvizhivska Gymnasium on the occasion of the Day of Peace. The day began with a flash mob “Peace Dove”, which was prepared by elementary school students. They prepared doves and drawings with a bird of peace in advance. During the day, a competition of projects “I am for peace in Ukraine” was held.

CHERKASY, UKRAINE

In support of the All-Ukrainian educational campaign “Peace Dove”, September 21 The following events were held in the The first city gymnasium of the Cherkasy city council, a
UNESCO Associated School: radio line in different languages, thematic exhibition of library books “Let there be Peace”, Quest “Symbols of Peace”, thematic design of gymnasium corridors and classrooms, meeting with the ATO participant, creation of the Peace Dove panel, flowers laid at the monument to the fallen soldiers, lectures on the holiday of peace in different countries, an action with primary school students “Postcard for a soldier”, an exhibition of drawings “Peace walks the planet” and more.

DNIPRO, UKRAINE

The International Day of Peace is traditionally celebrated on September 21 in Ukraine and all over the world. At the Prydniprovska Secondary School, 1st and 2nd grade students in the extended day group listened to an informational minute and painted thematic drawings. (with photos)

DNIPRO UNIVERSITY

September 21 is the International Day of Peace. On this occasion, the Dnipropetrovsk State University of Internal Affairs held thematic events. From early morning in the lobby of the university was placed a canvas depicting the dove of peace – the traditional symbol of the holiday. Students of the Faculty of Law and the Faculty of Social and Psychological Education and Management met employees and applicants for higher education in a living corridor with yellow and blue balls in their hands. On paper figures in the form of birds, the applicants wrote wishes to the anti-terrorist operation fighters. They will be handed over to the defenders through volunteers. Also on this day, a meeting was held with the head of the ATO Museum Vadym Yakushenko and the ATO Museum researcher, writer Hanna Toryanyk. After communicating with the guests, the students watched the documentary “Ways of Donbass”.

DNIPRORUDNE, UKRAINE

At the Dniprorudne gymnasium “Sofia” on the International Day of Peace students of 10-B in an educational hour discussed the topic of peace with the class teacher Elena Starokon. Interesting thoughts, adult views on important issues. And at the end of the lesson the children launched the doves of peace – let them fly …

DUBNO, UKRAINE

On September 21, the social and psychological service of Dubno lyceum organized and held an action “For me, peace is…” on the occasion of the International Day of Peace. The aim of the action is to draw attention to the question of peace and effective ways to achieve it. The event was joined by students of grades 5-11 and teachers. Participants had the opportunity to get acquainted with the history of the Day of Peace, the scale of its celebration in different countries, learn about the originator of the symbol of peace, watching informational materials and videos. Continuing the sentences “For me, peace is…”, “What am I doing to make peace?”, The children wrote their thoughts on symbolic paper doves of peace.

FEDOROVSKAYA, UKRAINE

On the International Day of Peace, Gymnasium students of Fedorovskaya comprehensive school of I-II degrees reflected their vision of peace on paper as part of the “Peace through the eyes of children” campaign. Each student created a unique creative work. Everyone had the opportunity to get acquainted with the works of talented students. We wish everyone a peaceful sky, because it opens up prospects for humanity, without reducing them to the struggle for survival!

HAISYN, UKRAINE

On the International Day of Peace, Haisyn Lyceum №7 hosted the following events:
– educational classes “Let there be peace in the whole earth”, “Peace on earth – joy in the family”, “To stand together for peace – not to be at war”;
– exhibitions of drawings: “Fly, our dove is a symbol of peace, good and light”, “Let there be peace”;
– action “Dove of Peace”;
– students of the school took part in the charity event “Gift to the East”

HANNOPIL, UKRAINE

Hannopil NVK (educational complex): photos of student activities for the International Day of Peace

HORODYSHCHE, UKRAINE

Horodyshche Economic Lyceum celebrated the Day of Peace.. . . This day is designed to make people not only think about peace, but also act for it. Today in our lyceum we remember that our Ukraine belongs to those points of the globe where there is a war.

HRUSHIVKA, UKRAINE

Photos from school celebration in Hrushiv Secondary School.

IRPIN, UKRAINE

For the International Day of Peace is celebrated. The Irpin Vocational College of Economics and Law hosted a competition to write the best work on the topic: “With peace in the heart”. The winners were chosen from 40 works written by second-year students. So congratulations to them.. . . We thank the participants and wish everyone to live in harmony with themselves and peace in their hearts!

IRSHAVA, UKRAINE

Every year our institution, Irshavsky School No. 2, joins the celebration of the Day of Peace: a school-wide action was held, during which children unfurled Peace umbrellas in the hope that they would protect Ukraine and our entire planet from war just as they protect us from the rain… Also, all students of our institution joined the All-Ukrainian educational activity « The dove of peace. (with many photos)

IVASHKIVTSI, UKRAINE

On the occasion of the International Day of Peace, which is traditionally celebrated in Ukraine and around the world on September 21, thematic events were held in Ivashkovets ZZSO I-III school. The school day began with a flash mob “We are for PEACE”, which was prepared by students in grades 6-11. Also, students (grades 1-4) joined the All-Ukrainian action “Peace Dove”. The children made paper doves as a symbol of peace and spiritual development of the nation. During the day there was a competition of drawings on the asphalt “I draw PEACE” (grades 1-11) and the action “I vote for PEACE” (grades 1-11 and teachers). The students wrote their wishes on their palms and attached them to the information stand. By the Day of Peace, children planted flowers near the school.

KHARKIV, UKRAINE

Our school, Kharkiv comprehensive school of I-III degrees No. 150, which is part of the all-Ukrainian network of “Schools of Peace”, annually joins the celebration of this date. On September 21, the thematic lessons “Peace is in our hands!” were traditionally held in grades

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KHMELNYTSKYI, UKRAINE

In Educational complex №10, Khmelnytskyi, history and law teachers held informational minutes dedicated to the Day of Peace. Pupils of 5-D and 6-D classes made symbols of peace, doves, which decorated the trees around the school. Their message was “Let them fly all over the country and bring us all the long-awaited PEACE.” Also, 6th grade students took part in the flash mob “Intellect of Ukraine for Peace”, drew a picture “Children need peace”, greeted students and residents of the neighborhood with postcards, and created a thematic video. Click here for the video.

KIEV SCHOOL 263

International Day of Peace has been celebrated worldwide since 1981 at the initiative of the UN General Assembly. This year the flash mob was prepared by 6th grade students for the song “Love Ukraine” by Natalia May.
My singing Ukraine,
May your path be happy,
Let the song be your nightingale
It is heard, as now, in the ages.
Click here for video of the students singing

KIEV SCHOOL 115

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KIEV, KRAMATORSK, MYKOLAIV, ZHYTOMYR, DNIPRO & ODESSA WOMEN FOR PEACE

On the International Day for Peace: activists of the “Women for Peace” carried out a large-scale flash mob. Their one-hour promotions in Kiev, Kramatorsk, Mykolaiv, Zhytomyr, Dnipro and Odesa participated in the national platform “Women for Peace” – at the initiative of the People’s Deputy Natalia Korolevskoy. Dozens of activists, deputies, community girls and mothers called for peace in Ukraine. . . . They reminded both the government and the Supreme Council that promises were made to establish peace in our country. We very much hope that once again the demands of our women, which we set out in our appeal, will be heard and measures will be taken.

KORSUN-SHEVCHENKIVSKY

Municipal institution “Korsun-Shevchenkivsky multidisciplinary training and rehabilitation center” Nadiya “of Cherkasy regional council”. Click here for video of their activities for International Day of Peace

KOVEL, UKRAINE

On the occasion of the Day of Peace, the Kovel Lyceum No. 7 hosted thematic events during hours of communication. Representatives of the Ministry of Culture and Leisure prepared drawings with symbols of peace and created an exhibition. Lyceum students took part in the all-Ukrainian online competition “Peace – the language of happiness.”

KUNA, UKRAINE

Secondary school of I-III degrees in the village of Kuna, Vinnytsya region.
International Day of Peace. Our students also joined the celebration of this holiday. The day began with a flash mob “Peace Dove”, which was prepared by students of 5th and 7th grades. During the day the action “I choose Peace” was held. The children wished peace and harmony, called on all people: “Learn to do good to people and do good on Earth! Live in peace and harmony!”

KVASYLIV, UKRAINE

In order to form a deep understanding of peace issues, expand preschoolers’ knowledge about the importance of peace on earth, education of humanism, patriotism, love for their homeland and their people, respect for people of different nationalities in Kvasylivsky ZDO (kindergarten) there were various events and interesting forms of work with preschoolers. So, the little preschoolers of Kvasylivsky ZDO (kindergarten) are also actively joining the celebration of the Day of Peace under the slogan “Both adults and children seek peace on Earth!”

LUTSK, UKRAINE

Municipal Institution “Lutsk Nvk №26”. 1st grade students joined the celebration of the International Day of Peace. They watched a video about the history of the holiday and learned about the symbol of peace. Pupils made a paper dove with their own hands, circling their own palms. With this action, they seemed to vote: “We are for peace!” Everyone had the opportunity to express their own opinion on the topic “Peace is…”. In order to keep the peace in the classroom, the children got acquainted with the “Circle of Choice”. This is a way of overcoming conflicts that may arise in schoolchildren. The students considered several options for a peaceful way out of the situation. The first-graders performed the work to the melodies of songs, which called not only to think about the need to preserve peace on Earth, but also to do something effective for it.

LYUBOMI, UKRAINE

Events dedicated to the International Day of Peace were held at the Golovne boarding school as reported on the educational institution’s Facebook page. Pupils made their own paper pigeons, drew pictures, posters, created applications. Class teachers and educators conducted educational classes “I want peace”, “Peace on earth – joy in the family.” Students visited various stations where they danced, drew, solved riddles and performed sports exercises.

MARKIVKA, UKRAINE

Today, celebrations on the occasion of the Day of Peace took place near the landmark for the residents of the Markiv community – a monument to compatriots who laid down their lives for the inviolability of state borders. In the conditions of the war in the East of Ukraine, this holiday acquired a special, at the same time sublime and tragic significance. . . . Colonel Ivan Levchenko honored the memory of those killed in the struggle for peace and freedom of Ukraine and laid flowers to the memorial. In all secondary schools of Markivshchyna various ceremonial events took place, which united a common goal: to draw attention to issues of peace in Ukraine – and around the world.

MARTYNIVKA, UKRAINE

The International Day of Peace was held at Martynivska Secondary School of the 1st-3rd grades. under the slogan: “Children of Ukraine for peace!”. Pupils of the school joined the All-Ukrainian campaign “Dove of Peace”: they made paper doves as a symbol of peace and spiritual development of the nation. During the day there was a drawing contest “I am for peace in Ukraine” and an action “I choose PEACE”. Students wrote their wishes on the emblems and attached them to each other, and organized a flash mob “PEACE” in the school yard. (with photos)

MELITOPOL, UKRAINE

For the International Day of Peace, this weekend in the park of culture and recreation Gorky was held an open dialogue with the community about the possibilities and means of building peace at all levels of life, according to the press service of the IGU. Both townspeople and guests of the city took part in the dialogue: representatives of the Department of Culture and Youth, employees of the local history museum, school teachers, business trainer, pensioners and housewives, students of UVK No. 16, School No. 15, schools “Prometheus”, VPU, MPAL , students of Moscow State Pedagogical University named after B. Khmelnitsky, TDATU them. D. Motor, ZSMU, KNU and others.

MIRGOROD, UKRAINE

On the occasion of the holiday People’s Art Group children’s song and dance ensemble “Dawn” (artistic director Halyna Hrynchuk) took part in an event of multinational cultural diplomacy Festival “Myrhorod – a city of peace unites friends”, organized by Myrhorod City Council and Azerbaijan center named after Muslim Magomayev.. . . The dances of the peoples of the world, presented in the repertoire of the ensemble “Dawn” demonstrate that Ukraine is developing on the basis of multiculturalism and respect for the cultures of all nations living in its territory.
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MYRONIVKA, UKRAINE

On September 21, employees of the psychological service held events dedicated to the International Day of Peace with the students of Myronivsky Academic Lyceum No. 2. (with photos)

NIZHYN, UKRAINE

Nizhyn Agrotechnical College of the National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine. Today, as part of the celebration of the International Day of Peace, the student body of the college joined the All-Ukrainian action “Peace Dove”. Click here for video from the school

NOVA KAKHOVKA, UKRAINE

On the eve of the celebration of the Day of the city of Nova Kakhovka, namely September 21, the International Day of Peace is celebrated. Nowadays, the concept of peace is so relevant to every inhabitant of Ukraine that it is inadmissible to ignore the importance of it. That is why the STAN Youth Organization, with the support of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is involving active residents in peacekeeping dialogue and reintegration training in Ukraine. The project partners were the CRISP Foundation – Conflict Transformation and Civic Education “CRIPS – Conflict Simulation (Berlin) and the Impulse.UA Charitable Foundation (Zaporizhzhya), the Kuduk Cultural Center (Bishkek), the independent publication Zaborona Media (Kyiv) ), public organizations “Theater of Change” (Kyiv), NGO “Youth Space” (Uzhhorod), NGO “Charitable Foundation” MLT Museum PLUS “(Melitopol), NGO” Our Format “(Belovodsk), NGO” Innovative Education of Transcarpathia ” (Father), Foundation for the Support of the Elderly ”

NOVOGRAD-VOLYNSKA, UKRAINE

Novograd-Volynska Secondary School of I-III grades. No. 7. Today, peace in Ukraine is not an abstract desire, it is a conscious goal, because the struggle for a peaceful existence, for the right to live in one’s own state continues in the east of the country. . . .On the occasion of the Day of Peace, thematic events were held at our school. In particular, the action “I vote for peace” took place among primary school students, during which children wrote their dreams of peace on the planet on colored palms and attached them to posters. The sincere smiles on the children’s faces showed that they were satisfied with their participation in such a serious public affair. Click here for their video.

NOVOHUIVYNSKE, UKRAINE

On the occasion of the International Day of Peace, educational activities “We are united only in peace” were planned and held at Novoguyvyn Gymnasium. Students learned the history of the International Day of Peace and were involved in the action “Peace Dove”. Workshops “Emblem of Peace” were held. The thematic exhibition “Under the Peaceful Sky” was shown in the library.

NOVOVOLYNSK, UKRAINE

On the occasion of the International Day of Peace on September 21, 2021 in Hordynianska SZSh I-IIst. history teacher T. Bilynsky held an information hour “The right to peace – the 73rd anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.” And also the teacher-organizer G. Beley carried out the action “Let there be peace on all earth”. The students made palms and joined in the creation of the main symbol of peace – the dove. We believe that every hand will bring peace and tranquility to Ukraine.

ODESSA, UKRAINE – EPARCHY

On September 21, 2021, a grand flash mob in honor of the International Day of Peace was held in Odessa with the support of the Odessa Eparchy of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church. The organizers were the Odessa Regional Peace Council and the Odessa Eparchy of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church with the participation of many public and creative organizations of the city. Click here for video.

ODESSA FLASH MOB

Dancing, music and good mood. On the occasion of the International Day of Peace, about two hundred young Odessa residents held a large-scale dance flash mob in the city center. Click here for video.

ODESSA CHILDREN’S CENTER

For Ukrainians, PEACE DAY became especially important in 2014, when the eastern regions of the country felt what war was like. Children grow up and are born, for whom peace and peaceful skies above their heads are a huge dream. Therefore, in the Ukrainian Children’s Center “Young Guard” we celebrated this day with several events. The symbolic football match was played the day before by the boys-vacationers of the camps “Star” and “Sunny”. . . . On September 21, educational classes “The most desirable word” PEACE “, a flash mob” Drawing a bright future “, a drawing contest” WE ARE FOR FREEDOM, WE ARE FOR PEACE! ” and a children’s peace march. The children’s march of peace – exciting, awe-inspiring, full of deep symbolism in musical, light design, choreographic compositions, literary and theatrical elements – ended this busy day.

OLESHKY, UKRAINE

“Oleshkivsky basic educational institution No. 4” of hosted a competition of drawings on the asphalt for the International Day of Peace. Pupils of 3-4 grades happily presented their works to the jury. (with photos)

ONOKIVSKA, UKRAINE

Today, on the occasion of the International Day of Peace in Kamyanytsya OZZSO I-III centuries. Onokivska village council of Uzhhorod district held thematic events. Pupils of the 5th grade prepared a wall poster “Day of Peace!”, Students of the 6th and 7th grades held a competition of drawings and drawings on the asphalt “Children of Ukraine – for peace on earth!”, Prepared drawings for the school stand “We are for peace”. An informational minute “Together for Peace” was played on the school radio. (with photos)

POKROV, UKRAINE

September 21 in Pokrov on the square named after I.Sirko at 17:30 there will be a patriotic flashmob for peace.

PRYLUKY, UKRAINE

Pryluky Secondary School of I-III grades No. 9. Click here for the video prepared by the school for the International Day of Peace

RADYVYLIV, UKRAINE

Radyvyliv Lyceum no. 1. On September 21, 2021, lyceum students celebrated the Day of Peace. Pupils of grades 1-4 took part in the action “Peaceful Borders”, where sincere wishes of peace and harmony were placed on the map of Ukraine. Boys and girls of 3-4 grades took part in the thematic master class “Flag of Peace”, during which children made colored flags with the image of a dove – a symbol of peaceful life. Students of 5th grade, using various techniques, made their own white, blue-yellow doves, on which they wrote their wishes, dreams of peace. Seventh-graders took part in the drawing contest “Peaceful Sky”. Class teachers of grades 8-11 held an hour of communication “September 21 – International Day of Peace”, during which students learned about the history and traditions of the International Day of Peace in the world, shared views on the vision of peaceful life in Ukraine and the world. Teacher-organizer Khmaruk S.Ya. conducted a lesson “For peace in the world” with students of 4-5 grades. (with many photos)

RALIVKA, UKRAINE

Ralivsky Support Institution of General Secondary Education named after Ivan Frank. On September 21, an educational event was held in the 9-A class on the topic: “Blue of peace, flights over Ukraine!” The students dedicated poems to the heroes of the Fatherland, patriots who fight and give their lives for the rights and freedoms of all people, a worthy future of their country. The educational hour ended with the song “Ukraine is you”.. . . the class teacher of 5-B class Vitik OM held an educational hour in which students watched a video about the origin of the holiday, prepared emblems, joined the creation of the project “Peace Dove”.

RIVNE SECONDARY SCHOOL NO. 9; UKRAINE

Rivne secondary school no. 9. Today, September 21, is the International Day of Peace. Pupils of 2-B class celebrated this day in the circle of their class. The students made doves of peace out of paper and listened with interest during the information break, as this day is celebrated all over the world. They also took part in the “Peace Dove” flash mob. The children wished everyone to live in harmony and peace. (with many photos)

RIVNE EDUCATIONAL COMPLEX 2

RIVNE PROFESSIONAL COLLEGE

RIVNE SCHOOL NO. 4

RIVNE UNIVERSITY

RUDKIV, UKRAINE

Vankovytsky Institution of General Secondary Education of I-Ii Degrees. On the occasion of this day, the teacher-organizer OI Milchanovska united all students for one purpose: to show everyone that our children want to live, create, learn and grow under a peaceful sky, in a peaceful country. Despite the gloomy weather, all students gladly joined the flash mob “We are for peace!”, And each made a traditional symbol of the holiday – the dove of peace. And also the information corner “Day of Peace” was prepared.

SEMENIVKA, UKRAINE

Semenivka institution of general secondary education of I-III degrees No.2 of Semenivka village council. Photos of student activities for the International Day of Peace/

SEVERYNIVKA. UKRAINE

The students of Chernyatyn ZZSO of I-III degrees also joined the celebration of Peace Day. Teachers of grades 1-4 held a master class “Pigeon of Peace”. The children made paper doves as a symbol of peace. Pupils of 5-11 grades in the assembly hall of the school became participants of the flash mob in “We are for peace”. The teacher of the 2nd grade Barda VP held an interesting conversation with children “We are for peace in the world”

SHPOLA, UKRAINE

The International Day of Peace is traditionally celebrated on September 21 in Ukraine and all over the world. Today, peace in Ukraine is not an abstract desire, it is a conscious goal, because the struggle for a peaceful existence, for the right to live in one’s own state continues in the East of the country. On the occasion of the Day of Peace in Shpola Lyceum No. 1 the day began with a flash mob “Dove of Peace”, which was prepared by representatives of the school parliament (head Kichenko MV). During the day, a drawing contest “I am for peace in the planet” was held. An information bulletin “History of the International Day of Peace” was created for students. Interesting and informative informational minutes took place in grades 1-5. (with photos of students and their activities)

SKVYRA, UKRAINE

Every year on September 21, Ukraine and around the world celebrate the International Day of Peace. On this occasion, teachers and students of the Creativity Center joined the celebration. In the courtyard of the institution, the group organized a flash mob “Children of Peace – for Peace!”, Designed to draw attention to the global problem of peaceful life on the planet.. . . Tthe pupils of the “School of Success” group of the Skvyra Center for Creativity created a video sketch “Peace on Earth”.

SLOBOZHANSKE, UKRAINE

World Peace Day at Slobozhanska Primary School. The staff of Slobozhanska Primary School also joined the event, organizing a school-wide flashmob “palm of happiness.” Our students watched the video Adalet R. Garmiany, in which Adalet draws bright colored palms on the broken walls of the city where the hostilities took place. His idea is to call on the people of the world to act peacefully. This palm, which was first placed on the ruins of buildings in Kurdistan, has become a symbol that art can revive even the world in ruins. Soon, with this palm, many colorful images appeared on the wall as a symbol that the world is being reborn and good will overcome violence, war and misunderstanding between people. It was from watching this video that the story of our school flashmob began. In each class, they painted, cut out multicolored palms and placed them on a white canvas, thus urging all people not only to think about the need for peace, but also to do something for it.

STEPANIVSKA, UKRAINE

The International Day of Peace is traditionally celebrated on September 21 in Ukraine and around the world. On this occasion, thematic events were held in educational institutions of Stepanivka community. In particular, at the Yakovlevsky basic educational institution (director – Larysa Boychenko) the librarian of the village library Olga Stelmashenko held a thematic line for primary school students, during which the patriotic action “Ukraine wants peace” took place. And in Stepanivka Secondary School (director – Maria Zagrebelna) a drawing contest was held among schoolchildren and certificates and diplomas of various degrees were awarded to participants and winners of the All-Ukrainian contest “Peace – the language of happiness”

SUMY, UKRAINE

Volunteers of Sumy State University also joined the celebration of Peace Day, organizing an action on the central square of the institution. Students handed out symbolic doves to students, staff and passers-by with good, motivating wishes and they held a master class where they learned to create origami doves.

TCHOP, UKRAINE

On the occasion of the International Day of Peace, which is traditionally celebrated in Ukraine and around the world on September 21, the following events were held at the Tchop Secondary School of I-III levelsNo. 1:
– drawing competition “I draw the world” (teacher Matsola TM);
– educational event with students 3-B “Dove of Peace” (teacher Izhik MB);
– educational event with students 1-A “Peace on the planet Earth” (teacher Lisnichuk LV);
– educational event with students 1-B “Dove of Peace” (teacher Oliferchuk GV).
– The students joined the All-Ukrainian Peace Dove campaign and made paper doves as a symbol of peace and spiritual development of the nation. (with photos)

TERNOPIL, UKRAINE

On the occasion of the Day of Peace, the 2nd grade students of Thermopil School No. 4 conducted thematic lessons. (with photos)

TORETSK, UKRAINE

On the eve of the International Day of Peace in the library – branch No. 5 TMTSB with branch libraries, the action “Day of Peace – a holiday of the whole Earth” was held. . . .On this day, everyone was able to join the action. They left pleasant wishes on paper figurines in the form of miniature birds, which were then used to decorate the canvas. (with many photos)

USTYNIVKA. UKRAINE

SIn the Oleksandrivka village library of the Ustynivka village council, the library staff held an event for children dedicated to the International Day of Peace.. . . Participants made paper flags with a dove as a symbol of security, hope and peace. During the event, the librarian informed the participants about the history of the International Day of Peace and handed out symbolic palms of blue and yellow with the inscription “We are for peace”. The guests left pleasant wishes on paper figurines of birds, which were then used to decorate the canvas.

UZHHOROD, UKRAINE

The whole world celebrates the International Day of Peace. Students of the Linguistic gymnasium named after TG Shevchenko joined the celebration. The importance of maintaining peace, freedom and peace was discussed. We observed a moment of silence for those who died, protecting our homes from the worst enemy – war. We talked about the cloudless sky above our heads and created a dove with messages about what little hearts with big dreams believe in and want.

UZYN, UKRAINE

Uzyn comprehensive school of I-III degrees No. 1. Photos of student activities for the International Day of Peace.

VASYLKIV, UKRAINE

On the International Day of Peace, pupils of the Art Studio “Koloryt” of Vasylkiv City Center for Children and Youth Creativity – Natalia Tverdokhlib, Vladyslav Kryvenko, Yaroslav Dvorakivsky, Daria Nikitina joined the “Peace Dove” action by preparing a series of drawings.

VELYKOSEVERYNIVSKA, UKRAINE

On the Day of Peace, the students of the Osytniaz branch expressed their wishes for peace and harmony and called on all people to live in peace and harmony. They also made a virtual trip around the planet Earth “Peace Dove flies to Ukraine”, held an action “I am for peace in the world”, and painted paper doves of peace. We – for peace! (with many photos)

VINNYTSIA, UKRAINE – PODOLSK SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL LYCEUM FOR GIFTED YOUTH

Lyceum students of grades 8-11 joined the action “Peace is this.” 11th-graders showed creativity and prepared a video about peace. We all believe and hope that peace and harmony will prevail in our prosperous Ukraine as well. Click here for the video made by students

VINNYTSIA SCHOOL 25

VINNYTSIA TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN CENTER

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE – ZAPORIZHZHYA SICH BOARDING COLLEGE

On the occasion of the Day of Peace, thematic events were held at the Sich Collegium. Colleagues made paper pigeons as a symbol of peace and spiritual development of the nation during labor training lessons and decorated the school yard with them. They took part in the action “Peace begins in everyone’s mind”, during which students expressed their wishes for peace and harmony to their homeland. The class teacher of 9-A class spent an interesting hour of communication on the topic “Peace through the eyes of children.”

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE – ZAPORIZKY METALLURGICAL FAKHOVY COLLEGE of

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE _ COSSACK LYCEUM

ZDOLBUNIV, UKRAINE

Zdolbuniv Primary School No. 7. On the occasion of the International Day of Peace, teachers and educators held a conversation “Peace is such an important word!”. Pupils of 3-B class (Wojciechowska OO) together with the teacher-organizer Movchanyuk IO made posters on the theme “Peace for all on earth”, and pupils of extended day groups made origami paper doves, symbols of peace. (with photos)

ZOLOTONOSHA. UKRAINE

In order to form a deep understanding of issues related to peace, expand students’ knowledge of the importance of peace on Earth, education of humanism, patriotism, students in grades 1-4 of secondary school G3 passed from class to class “Dove of Peace”.

(Note: the following communities are claimed by the Ukraine, but have declared their independence as the Donetsk People’s Republic or the Lugansk People’s Republic.)

BILOPILSKY, UKRAINE

On the occasion of the International Day of Peace, the Lyceum 62 named after SM Gordienko hosted thematic events, in which class teachers and the psychological service of the school actively involved students, because this topic is extremely painful and relevant, it is the cry of the soul of every patriot of his country.. . . Today, peace in Ukraine is not an abstract desire, it is a conscious goal, because the struggle for a peaceful existence, for the right to live in one’s own state continues in the east of the country.

DONETSK LYCEUM

In our lyceum, the International Day of Peace was held under the leadership of Olga Leonidovna Yalanskaya. The guys expressed their hopes for peace, prosperity, health for all people, love, friendship. (with photos)

DONETSK SCHOOL 89

International Day of Peace … It was about peace, about the versatility of this great word that they spoke today at the classroom hour in the 10th grade. Boys and girls made the symbols of the holiday, wrote good wishes to the people of our planet. Happy Peace Day, friends!

LUGANSK STATE AGRARIAN UNIVERSITY

Luhansk State Agrarian University celebrated the International Day of Peace. A large-scale flash mob “We are for peace!” with the participation of first-year students of all faculties and the folk ensemble of modern pop dance “Paradise”. The initiators of the event were: the department for educational and social work of the university, the faculty of social professions and the Primary trade union organization of LSAU employees.

LUGANSK PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC “REPUBLICAN CENTER FOR ARTISTIC AND AESTHETIC CREATIVITY

LUGANSK YOUTH LIBRARY

LUTUGINO YOUTH CLUB “VICTORY”

very year, on September 21, the Youth Club “Victory” of the Lutugin Specialized Secondary School holds an action for the International Day of Peace together with young schoolchildren. For the guys, this action has already become a good tradition. After all, it is this date that is considered the day of strengthening the ideals of peace among all countries and peoples – both at the national and international levels.
International Day of Peace was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1981. Twenty years later, in 2001, the General Assembly unanimously decided to celebrate Peace Day every year as a day of non-violence and a day of ceasefire.
The guys from the Pobeda Youth Club, like no one else, knows the price of a peaceful sky above the earth, so they call on all clubs https://vk.com/oc_monolit join the action, because we are a single Slavic people who must take care of world peace.

LUTUGINO LYCEUM

Within the framework of the International Day of Peace, a number of thematic events were held at the Lutuginsky UVK Lyceum School. In grades 1-11, class hours “Children for Peace” were held, dedicated to this holiday. The children remembered the history of the holiday, held drawing contests “Children draw the world.” According to a long-standing tradition, the students made paper doves, which are a symbol of this memorable day. (with photos)

PEREVALSK

For many years the Perevalsk boarding school has been joining this peace project. In the elementary grades, children took part in the conversation “We need Peace!”. The children discussed old Russian proverbs, talked about how they understand the work of the poet Vladimir Mayakovsky “What is good and what is bad”, and also held games to rally the class team. At the end of the event, the students made a joint application with the image of the tree of the world. In grades 5-7, the lesson “Day of Peace. The world begins with you. ” The students were told why it is important to celebrate the day of peace with the whole planet, how to help children in different countries, why there are still so many weapons in the world, and much more. The result of the lesson was hand-made doves, which were made by the children. High school students in the form of an open microphone discussed issues of terrorism and security and collected signatures under the symbolic petition “I AM FOR PEACE!” In addition, a drawing competition “Children for Peace on the Planet!” was held.. . . The class commanders launched balloons into the sky with the symbol of the holiday. This year, not only teachers and students, but also parents of students took part in the events

ROVENKI

Day of Peace in Rovenkovo ​​school No.8 named after S.V. Poluyanova. As part of the annual events of the international “Day of Peace”, our school hosted a flash mob “We are for Peace “, in which students of the 11th grade took part. Single lesson “The World We Need!” for students in grades 1-11. The guys drew pictures and posters “I need peace!” There is a tradition of releasing white doves as a symbol of peaceful intentions.

STAKHANOV

Employees of the City Center for Culture and Leisure in Almaznaya held a themed event dedicated to the Day of Peace for the students of School No. 25.. . .During the event, schoolchildren discussed the meaning of the word “peace”, got acquainted with the history of the founding of the International Day of Peace. The children read poems, the leitmotif of which sounded the word “peace”. Words in defense of peace were also sounded in the lines of the author’s poem by Nadezhda Sukmanyuk, a 9th grade student. In conclusion, according to tradition, everyone sang the song “Solar Circle” together and attached paper doves to a huge blue poster symbolizing the sky, writing on them the most sincere wishes for good and peace to all people.

TOREZ

For the International Day of Peace, in the municipal cultural institution “Club named after Pushkin of the city of Torez” there was an informative game program “The peace that everyone needs!” Children of 2-3 grades of the Municipal Educational Institution “School No. 9” learned such concepts as war, conflict, peace and friendship, kindness and mercy, what happiness and beauty are. And what should be done in order not to destroy our world. We made a “virtual journey” into the world of goodness and happiness on an imaginary transparent balloon, during which children simulated the world around them, fantasized about what it could be. In memory of this day, the guys decorated a friendship poster with doves wishing peace, happiness and goodness!

YASINOVATAYA

Despite the shelling of the city center by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, residents of the city of Yasinovataya nevertheless celebrated the international day of peace, the correspondent of Donbass Segodnya reports . Children recited poems about peace, rang peace bells and launched symbolic paper doves into the air. During the shelling, the children of the boarding school in Yasinovataya were forced to hide in a shelter. In the morning the residents of Yasinovat saw off their children when the Ukrainian army from artillery opened fire on the city. See also a news video

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