{"id":35912,"date":"2024-10-08T07:40:37","date_gmt":"2024-10-08T05:40:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/english.cpnn-world.org\/?p=35912"},"modified":"2026-01-26T21:01:33","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T20:01:33","slug":"start-of-the-3rd-world-march-for-peace-and-nonviolence-a-global-call-for-unity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/english.cpnn-world.org\/?p=35912","title":{"rendered":"Start of the 3rd World March for Peace and Nonviolence: A global call for unity"},"content":{"rendered":"
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On October 2, Gandhi\u2019s birthday, the 3rd World March for Peace and Nonviolence started in Costa Rica, an initiative launched by the organization \u201cWorld Without Wars and Violence\u201d. The march began in a country that has been committed to peace since 1948 The opening ceremony took place at the University for Peace (UPAZ), the only institution of its kind in the world. Founded in 1980 by United Nations General Assembly Resolution 35\/55, it is dedicated to training students from over 120 nations to create a peaceful future.<\/p>\n

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Francisco Rojas Aravena, the rector of the UPAZ, opened the event and emphasized the transformative power of education in building peace. Giovanny Blanco, coordinator of the \u201cWorld Without Wars and Violence\u201d in Costa Rica, expressed his pride that Costa Rica was chosen as the venue for the start and finish of the 3rd World March. He called for unity to create a new era of peace through active nonviolence.<\/p>\n

Federico Monge, representative of the Office of the Ombudsman, also spoke and emphasized that peace is a universal right that belongs to all people. Raquel Zeled\u00f3n S\u00e1nchez, Vice President for Student Life at the Universidad Estatal a Distancia (UNED), emphasized the role of education and women in promoting peace and developing communities.<\/p>\n

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Latin America, has it taken the lead in the struggle for a culture of peace?<\/a> <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

The World March for Peace and Nonviolence: What is its history and its effects?<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Rafael de la Rubia, initiator of the World March for Peace and Nonviolence, called on those present to dedicate themselves to personal and social growth. He called on everyone \u201cto contribute something inspiring to this joint effort that the World March represents\u201d. The speeches concluded with a collective reading of the ethical commitment to not use knowledge against humanity, led by Vanessa Vaglio of \u201cWorld Without Wars and Violence\u201d (MSGSV).<\/p>\n

The ceremony ended with a symbolic act in which the members of the grassroots team from Costa Rica, Chile, Ecuador, Guadeloupe, Honduras, Italy, Poland, Germany and Suriname, together with representatives of the authorities, students\u00a0and teachers, formed a large peace symbol by holding signs with the word \u201cpeace\u201d in different languages.<\/p>\n

The event was accompanied by a rousing cultural performance involving the Duo Contrapunto (Alejandra Espinoza and Gerardo Cascante), the rhythm group of the Liceo Diurno from Ciudad Col\u00f3n, and children from the Quizarco School, who performed dances from the Huetar de Quitirris\u00ed indigenous community. This celebration marked the beginning of a global day of action dedicated to the promotion of peace and nonviolence, issues of vital importance in today\u2019s world.<\/p>\n

After the opening ceremony, the march continued from the university to the Escuela del Rodeo, where children with small Costa Rican flags welcomed the World March. A caravan of buses and vehicles then led the march to the center of the capital, San Jos\u00e9. There, the city\u2019s mayor, Yariela Quir\u00f3s, and local government representatives joined the march, which finally led to the Costa Rican parliament. At the Parliament, the deputies presented Rafael de la Rubia with a motion in support of the 3rd World March for Peace and Nonviolence.<\/p>\n

Finally, a collection of signatures was launched for a declaration of support from the entire population of Costa Rica, with the female parliamentarians*\u00a0being the first signatories.<\/p>\n

The event ended with a symbolic tribute to the Costa Rican Declaration of Peace to All the Peoples of the World and the Abolition of the Army. This took place in the Plaza de la Abolici\u00f3n Militar (Military Abolition Plaza), located next to the Costa Rican Parliament building.<\/p>\n

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