11 Days of Global Unity highlights 11 Campaigns For Change which call forth the values, spirit and service needed to move us towards a culture of peace and a world that works for all. The 11 campaign days start on September 11 and finish on Sep 21, the International Day for Peace. The campaign days […]
An UP Convergence 2020 discussion on Monday September 14 in preparation for the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons (UN Nuclear Abolition Day). The discussion will highlight some of the connections between peace, climate protection, sustainable development, COVID-19 pandemic and nuclear disarmament, as well as discuss some of the actions and events […]
Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September. The UN General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, through observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire. This year, the theme is “Shaping Peace Together”. It has been clearer than ever that […]
Peace Weekend 2020 is a global broadcast and activation commemorating the International Day of Peace and laying the framework for the coming decade of global peace and world-transformational initiatives. From September 19 through to September 21, the Peace Weekend Global Broadcast features powerful ceremonies, concerts, expert discussions, showcases innovative solutions as well as cultural celebrations […]
September 21 is the UN International Day of Peace! We're celebrating a day earlier with an online event. We'll talk about the international Blue Scarf Movement for peace and hear from two special guest speakers about demilitarization, resisting the climate crisis, and building a world beyond war. We'll also have a chance for breakout room […]
The UN General Assembly has declared September 21 to be the International Day for Peace (Peace Day) devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples. For 2020 the theme for the day is “Shaping Peace Together”, with key aims to advance a global ceasefire, to spread kindness, compassion […]
Climate Week is a week of online activities and events coordinated by the Climate Group. It has evolved from Climate Week NYC, which focused on events in New York during the High Level section of the UN General Assembly. In 2019, it provided a platform for over 350 events. Click here to register your event.Air […]
The World Economic Forum is convening this fully virtual Sustainable Development Impact Summit, held in conjunction with the opening session of the 75th UN General Assembly. The theme is ‘Realizing a ‘Great Reset’ for Sustainable Development in light of COVID-19.’ It will include leaders from government, business, international organizations, civil society experts and innovators to […]
The UN General Assembly will hold a one-day high-level meeting on Sep 21 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the UN. The theme of the event is ‘The Future We Want, the UN We Need: Reaffirming our Collective Commitment to Multilateralism’. The meeting will adopt a declaration that was agreed in July 2020. Action: Encourage […]
Peace One Day Live Global Digital Experience 2020 on the UN International Day of Peace, 21st September #PeaceDay On 21st September, join the full day of live broadcast with the most incredible speakers, actors, musicians and live action from the continents of the world. A message from Peace One Day Ambassador, Jude Law: Peace Day […]
In these unprecedented times of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Geneva Peace Talks aims to highlight our interconnectedness as what happens in one part of the planet impacts people around the world. The pandemic has unveiled deep systems of inequality, privilege, and injustice prevalent in societies around the world. We are now challenged to reflect on […]
Live panel discussions inspired by the play Reykjavik, by Richard Rhode. About the play, Reykjavik: In 1986 Reagan and Gorbachev met in Iceland to decide the future of the nuclear arms race. Despite mutual suspicion, politics, a huge bluff, and no agreement, a friendship was formed that would change the course of history. The Makers: Reykjavik […]
Conscience webinar: Thursday 24 September. 18.30 - 20.00 UK time With Donald Saunders and Ann Kramer. Donald Saunders will be sharing his experiences as a Conscientious Objector during the Second World War. Ann Kramer is a historian and writer. Ann has written a book, ‘Refusing to Fight: Conscientious Objectors of the Second World War’. Ann […]
One Planet Peace Forum is an annual gathering offering a universal platform to people of all religious, spiritual, and secular expressions from across the region, nation, and world to co-create solutions to the most challenging issues facing humanity today. One Planet Peace Forum is an initiative of the The Abbey of Hope, an interfaith Cooperation […]
Recognising the inhumane reality of the climate crisis, World Youth for Climate Justice (WYCJ), a newly formed youth led movement seeking climate justice is organising a side-event on the nexus between climate change and human rights to bring to the fore the campaign for seeking an Advisory Opinion from the International Court of Justice (ICJAO) […]
In 2013, the UN General Assembly (UNGA) declared September 26 to be the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons. The aims of the day are to enhance public awareness about the threat posed to humanity by nuclear weapons and the necessity for their total elimination. The UN General Assembly will hold a […]
A global online commemoration of the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons (UN Nuclear Abolition Day). Organised by #WeThePeoples2020, an initiative of over 100 participating organizations, to promote and engage in the 75th anniversary of the United Nations and key UN days and events. Click here for the full program. Program outline: […]
In observance of the UN International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, Pax Christi Metro New York, the World Yoga Community, Heiwa Peace and Reconciliation Foundation of New York, and the Buddhist Council of New York invite all to an Interfaith Prayer Service via Zoom on Saturday, September 26th, at 11 AM EDT. […]
Cries from every corner are simultaneous events in numerous neighbourhoods, towns and cities in Massachusetts and other USA states from 11am - 1pm on September 26, the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons. The objective of the events are to call for the elimination of nuclear weapons in order to release billions […]
Women Transforming Our Nuclear Legacy A Project of NuclearWakeUpCall.Earth Please join Cynthia Lazaroff and an extraordinary group of women dedicated to transforming our nuclear legacy for this inaugural mentoring session for women and girls "Awakening to Action: Claiming Our Seat at the Table to Eliminate Nuclear Weapons" UN Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear […]
An online screening of the movie 'The Man Who Saved the World' followed by a discussion with Peter Anthony, Director and Screenwriter of the movie. The discussion will be moderated by Michaela Sorensen, United Nations Youth Association of Denmark. The Man Who Saved the World is a feature length movie about Stanislav Petrov, a former […]
The UN Summit on Biodiversity will highlight the crisis facing humanity from the degradation of biodiversity and the urgent need to accelerate action on biodiversity for sustainable development. The COVID-19 pandemic has further highlighted the importance of the relationship between people and nature. An investment in the health of our planet is an investment in […]
This high-level meeting of the General Assembly is being held in commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women which was held in Beijing. It will focus on the overall theme, ‘Accelerating the realization of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls’. Click here for the concept note […]
The International Day of Nonviolence was established by the United Nations on the anniversary of the birth of Mahatma Gandhi in order to promote the ‘universal relevance of the principle of non-violence’ and the objective ‘to secure a culture of peace, tolerance, understanding and non-violence’. Last year was the 150th birthday of Gandhi. Click here […]
Phoenix Settlement - Recognition as National Heritage Site October 2nd 2020 marks the 151st birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. In 2019 we reflected on the significance of Gandhiji’s ideas at an International conference. This year Covid-19 pandemic has made it difficult to organise a conference but we are able to gather a diverse audience and […]