International Day of Peace observance
FYI 06-03
In 2001, the United Nations
General Assembly fixed the observance of International
Day of Peace (IDP) on 21 September, as a day of
non-violence and ceasefire. Communities, groups and
individuals around the world are encouraged to take that
initiative to promote justice and peace to the public.
In the previous years, efforts were made by the Justice,
Peace & Integrity of Creation Commission –
Association of Major Religious Superiors in the
Philippines (JPICC-AMRSP) to raise public awareness of 21
September as International Day of Peace and remembering
peace advocates, achievements and contributions made by
all Peace-builders. This year, the program aims to:
celebrate a day of
Peace based on Justice in response to the
situations of injustices in the contemporary
Philippines, especially to highlight the present
political and economic crisis in the country and
how we can work together to overcome these; and
continue initiatives
and solidarity with international bodies/groups
in promoting peace efforts especially against the
rationalization or was as necessary in the
dynamics of the modern world.
Lecture series, peace match,
cultural program and other activities are organized by
JPICC-AMRSP and its partners. For the details of the
programs, please refer to the documents ( 1
, 2
)or contact the JPICC Secretariat office at <jpicc_amrsp@yahoo.com>
or (63) 2-436 2561.
We appreciate this good initiative which focuses on
empowering people of different faith beliefs,
socio-political ideologies and cultural background
through recognition and reflection of the sources of
injustices in their country and overcoming it through
“collective action”. This year’s program
is also a reminder that peace is not limited to
non-violence and ceasefire in conflict situations, but it
is closely related to the daily struggles against
injustices.
Other related materials are also shared through the
internet. For more information and to communicate your
thoughts and activities in observance to IDP 2006, please
go to the following website for reference:
United Nations website
http://www.un.org/events/peaceday/2006/index.shtml
InternationalDayofPeace.org
www.internationaldayofpeace.org
International Day of Peace Vigil
http://www.idpvigil.com/
World Council of Churches – Decade to Overcome
Violence
www.overcomingviolence.org
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