This year marks the 25th anniversary of the United Nations General Assembly's adoption of the Declaration and Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace.
In that declaration, the United Nations' most inclusive body recognized that peace "not only is the absence of conflict, but also requires a positive, dynamic participatory process where dialogue is encouraged and conflicts are solved in a spirit of mutual understanding and cooperation."
The International Day of Peace has always been a time to lay down weapons and observe ceasefires.
But it now must also be a time for people to see each other's humanity. Our survival as a global community depends on that.
For this year's International Day of Peace 2024, the theme is "Cultivating a Culture of Peace".
Let us come together for this important day with a Multifaith/multicultural celebration and be one step closer to a world of peace through greater understanding.
Presented by: COMMON (Centre of Melbourne's Multi-Faith & Others Network)
Hosted by: Youth for Human Rights Australia - Victoria Chapter (YHRAV)
Supported by:
- WIN (Women's Interfaith Network) Foundation
- Eritrean Jeberti Community in Australia - Somali Community Inc
- Moonee Valley Interfaith Network
- Avondale Heights and East Keilor Residents Association
Program
Registration & Lunch 11.30am followed by guest speakers
3pm Finish
- Where: Church of Scientology Community Centre 231-252 Mt Alexander Road, Ascot Vale 3032
- Cost: Free
- Bookings: RSVP now to reserve your seat. Contact Connie Curato: 0425 843 733 or info@yhr-australia.org
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Church of Scientology, Victoria
Church of Scientology, Victoria
Youth for Human Rights Australia (Victoria Chapter)
Address: 231-251 Mt Alexander Road, Ascot-Vale, Victoria