Culture of Peace Initiative

Peacebuilding Solutions

The Culture of Peace Initiative (CPI) is a UN-designated "Peace Messenger Initiative" with participants in all the world's regions. Its purpose is to unite the strengths of organizations and individuals who are working to make Peace a practical reality. The highlight of the Initiative is International Day of Peace (Peace Day), which is celebrated ...learn more

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CPI June Update

Celebration Earth

The people of the beautiful island of Okinawa, Japan have faced a tragic history of war and conflict. However, in recent history its people have been praying and organizing for world peace. Okinawa is now the home of "Celebration Earth", a six-month festival for peace which encourages the 'Peace Day, Every Day' spirit envisioned by the Culture of Peace Initiative. The festival's events from April 1 to September 21 are helping to establish a model of international peace and inner peace. The Culture of Peace Initiative is collaborating by helping to connect their message and events to the world! We encourage you to take a look at their inspiring events so far on the Celebration Earth network.

Paul Coleman (pictured with wife Konomi) is co-founder of Celebration Earth and Ambassador to CPI. He's known on the web and on WiserEarth as Earthwalker.

24 Hour World Peace Celebration

2009 will be the most inclusive International Day of Peace celebration ever produced. The Culture of Peace Initiative (CPI) website will be the host for a global telecast for the United Nation's 24 Hour World Peace Celebration. The site will host video presentations and streaming videos of peacebuilders from all over the world! The web content will be subtitled in dozens of languages. In additon, the event will be broadcast over the radio and by television! The event will feature a one hour special highlighting the official International Day of Peace ceremony at the UN Headquarters in New York with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and high profile UN ambassadors for peace.

The event was initiated by the Unity Foundation in association with Pathways to Peace and the Jane Goodall Institute's "Roots and Shoots" program. We will keep you updated on this event as we progress!

Quick Thoughts, Notes, and Inspiration!
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	Join us at Celebration Earth as we Earth Jumo around the world, from a Culture of War To a Culture of Peace Paul Coleman 7:24 pm
	We have many peace groups on WE. This is the biggest & best developed. Maybe invite other groups to join this one? Or list them under related groups? Janine 2:39 pm
	That's a great point Janine, I should work on doing that :) Michael Kwan 4:08 pm
	What do you think of this idea for tweaking economics to encourage peacebuilding? See 'solutions' James Greyson 12:36 am
	Hi James, a great person to talk to would be David Wick (user/dwick). I'm just being introduced to the idea...thanks for sharing the resource, will look into it further! Michael Kwan 2:27 am
	For me all the "issues" in this current society have one root cause; capitlaism. Which is a system that is so very obviously troubled. The economic changes that are possible just now will lead to eradication, or can lead to the eradication of all of the ills. Peace will break out. Just understand what it means to be human. Joined together. We already are, most of us just don't realise it yet. Peace. James D 11:10 am
	Hi James, I agree it's hard to be "at peace" when one faces vast social and economic challenges or poverty. I agree that what we need are more collaborative models of work vs the strict capitalism we see today! But I think people as a whole are still isolated and divided by ethnic and cultural differences...and that we can't have a just economic system w/o overcoming those social issues. Btw, realityinfo.org is an interesting site! Michael Kwan 3:56 am
	Sounds like some of the same people are involved, but just participated in Cities of Peace event last night part of the Summer of Peace initiative. hope you are working together on some level. James Hanusa 6:29 pm
	I was at Cities of Peace last night too. CPI is a project of Pathways to Peace, and our E.D, Avon Mattison is an Advisor of Summer of Peace. I'm definitely looking forward to connecting more with the Cities of Peace Initiative... last night's speakers were so powerful! I'm going to spend some time googling them haha.. Michael Kwan 7:14 pm
	Enter Your Message Here. Michelle Cavanagh 12:57 am

The International Day of Peace - September 21

Every September 21, The International Day of Peace provides an opportunity for individuals, organizations and nations to create practical acts of peace. On this day, millions of people worldwide participate in events such as concerts, vigils & workshops for peace.

Visit the Culture of Peace Initiative and the Global Peace Events Calendar where you can share your peace events year-round with peacebuilders around the world! You can also create a report of your Peace Day event!

Sign up for our mailing list and become a CPI participant!

Share, rate & favorite Peace Day pics/videos here: Peace Day Ning Network

Upcoming Events 7 / 12
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September

International Day of Peace

Cultural and Community Events
Global, .Global
Mon, Sep 21, 2009 12:00am to Mon, Sep 21, 2009 12:00am

May-Aug

04-15

Monte Cerro Peace Education - Summer 2009

Other
Colos, near Odemira, Portugal
Mon, May 04, 2009 12:00am to Sat, Aug 15, 2009 12:00am

July

17-18

Herbert C. Kelman and Donna Hicks Workshop: Interactive Problem-Solving

Workshop/Training
Bern, Switzerland
Fri, Jul 17, 2009 9:00am to Sat, Jul 18, 2009 5:16pm

July

The Heartbeat of Oakland Parade and Block Party

March/Walk/Rally
Oakland, United States
Sat, Jul 25, 2009 11:00am to Sat, Jul 25, 2009 3:00pm

Jul-Aug

29-07

15th Tamera Summeruniversity - Global Grace Village - Creating Models for a F...

Conference/Seminar
Colos, near Odemira, Portugal
Wed, Jul 29, 2009 9:00am to Fri, Aug 07, 2009 6:00pm

August

02-12

Delegation to Colombia: Bilalateral Free Trade Agreements,:Human Rights and M...

Other
Cali, Colombia
Sun, Aug 02, 2009 8:08pm to Wed, Aug 12, 2009 11:08pm

September

09-11

S Y M P O S I U M 2 0 0 9

Conference/Seminar
Hawick, United Kingdom
Wed, Sep 09, 2009 9:30am to Fri, Sep 11, 2009 9:30pm

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What Does "Peace" Mean to You?

"Hi All, Need to qualify "peace" so what I mean is "World Peace". I feel it is important to say what "peace" we are talking about because we all have different ideas and different desires. So, World P" ...more

dahacouk commented 23 days ago

Peacebuilding Solutions

"Please continue to share your Peacebuilding Solutions in our resources section!"

MichaelK commented 29 days ago

Continuous growth - versus - ecological balance

"Hi Craig The steady state economy could be part of the illusion, if it makes us believe that growth is inevitably about destruction and material flows. I was offering above that it doesn't have to be" ...more

blindspotter commented 30 days ago

Introduction to "Restorative Justice"

"From the International Institute of Restorative Practices: From Hostility to Harmony Output A group of teenage girls in Albany, New York, had recently fought each other in a violent brawl. The " ...more

MichaelK commented about 1 month ago

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Home 2009 Project film

Home 2009 project, at www.youtube.com/homeproject by Yann Arthus Bertrand. It is a spectacular film that came about with the support and commitment of an amazing international and diverse team a ...more

Website, Blog or Other Internet Resource

edited by wrosa92 1 day ago

Seven Policy Switches for Global Security

Paper and slides presented to a NATO Science meeting. " Together the switches define a practical strategy for global security, for a serious attempt at revival of co-operation, ecosystems ...more

Research Paper/Report or Journal Article

edited by blindspotter 2 days ago

Systemic Economic Instruments for Energy, Climate and Glo...

This paper was published by the Nato Science for Peace and Security Programme in May 2008 following an Advanced Research Workshop in Naples in 2007. In essence it's about how to reverse major global p ...more

Research Paper/Report or Journal Article

edited by blindspotter 6 days ago

How to Choose a Dance Partner: Insight on Peacebuilding

One of the common reasons given by ‘outsiders’ for not forming equal partnerships with local people is the difficulty of knowing who to work with. ‘How to choose a dance partner: In ...more

Research Paper/Report or Journal Article

edited by MichaelK 11 days ago

Mapping Local Peacebuilding: Insight on Conflict

In every conflict there are local organizations building peace. Browse their work by theme or conflict area. Find insights, find partners, find new ways of working. Overview of the project ...more

Website, Blog or Other Internet Resource

edited by MichaelK 11 days ago

Bridging the Divide – Peacebuilding in the Israeli-Palest...

In the midst of the continuing violence of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, there are many who remain committed to moving forward on the road to peace. The Palestinian and Israeli contributors to thi ...more

Book