2015 NEWSLETTERS
FEBRUARY
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February 20, 2015 – World Fusion Artist and PDP Advisory Board member Farah Siraj performs at World Cafe Live: “The highest purpose my music can have is to serve and help others. Music is my medium to inspire people to make positive changes in their lives amd in the lives of others. I am passionate about raising awareness about situations of war and poverty.” View her song for Peace Day HERE
Peace Day Philly 2014 / the International Day of Peace 2014
Peace Day Philly’s public event took place on Sunday, September 21 (the International Day of Peace) at Independence Mall. It included an original song by the Earth Day Kids, reflections on peace by 3 people working for peace in their communities, yoga and meditation, readings of local and global Peace Day messages, a participatory drum circle and observance of the global minute of silence at noon. For more about this event, CLICK HERE. For photos from this and other events, CLICK HERE.
2014 State Senate Resolution
Senator Larry Farnese’s Press Release In Support of Peace Day
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon’s Remarks for the International Day of Peace 2014
About the 2014 UN Theme, “Right of Peoples to Peace”
Peace One Day Founder Acknowledges PDP for 2nd Year – Watch Video HERE.
United Nations International School Choir Sings “Imagine” at the Student observance of the International Day of Peace on Sept. 19, 2014 at the United Nations
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miwPXs8v2z0
This observance also included remarks and performance by UN Messenger of Peace and renowned cellist Yo Yo Ma. His Silk Road Ensemble, made up of performers and composers from more than 20 countries, was formed under the artistic direction of Ma in 2000. Since then, audiences and critics in over 30 countries throughout Asia, Europe and North America have embraced these artists who are passionate about cross-cultural understanding and innovation.
Yo-Yo Ma performed 3 short pieces that reflected 3 different states of peace: one in nature, one in reflection and one in joy. Ma stated: “Hopefully they will bring us to looking at different ways you can to find the equilibrium in your minds in order to do the work that the Secretary-General is saying that we all should be doing – that we should be doing so passionately.”
PDP 2014 IN THE NEWS
The Independent Newspaper: PDP Invites Engagement In Global Day of Peace
Philly.com: Local Displays of Tranquility During Peace Day Philly
Chestnut Hill Local: Area To Host Peace Day Philly Events
Senator Farnese Urges Peace Day Participation
Phillynow.com: Events Focusing on Peace
Campaign for Non Violence/People’s Climate March Program, Camden, NJ
Philly.com: Phila United Jazz Festival
Footprints of Peace Program Featuring Poet Sonia Sanchez
– U. Penn News: Penn Museum Promotes Peace with Sonia Sanchez
– Philly.com: Artists Unite for a Sunday of Peace
– Phila. Tribune: Peace Day Philly Features Sonia Sanchez
– Groundswell: Peace Day Philly 2014
– Weekly Press: Poet Sonia Sanchez Leads Star-Studded Footprints of Peace Program
September 12 – “What If” – We are honored to share the beautiful song “What If” by world fusion artist Farah Siraj. This song speaks to the need for us all to care about one another – whether across the city or across the world, and to be mindful of the many places around the world living in conflict. We share it as our global message for the International Day of Peace…
World Needs to Build a Culture of Peace, Says Ambassador Anwarul Karim Chowdhury
December 2012
Obama names Philadelphia Police Commissioner Ramsey to gun-violence discussion group
Obama on Connecticut Shooting: We Need Meaningful Action
China Pledges More Contribution to World Peace
September 2012
From New York to the World’s Conflict Zones, UN Marks the International Day of Peace
International Day of Peace from Kabul, Afghanistan
International Day of Peace – 5 Ways to Take Action
Yoko Ono’s Peace Day in Times Square
Scouts:International Peace Day 2012
Earth Times: International Day of Peace 2012
Secretary’s Message for the UN International Day of Peace
Elton John: World Peace Day Concert
July 2012:
Hawaii Teachers Impact NEA National Assembly – 3 Million Members to Support “Peace Day”
United Nations Department of Public Information Announces Theme for Peace Day 2012:
www.cultureofpeace.org
Institute for Economics and Peace: Recent articles about the economic benefits of Peace:
economicsandpeace.org
Global Reflections on Peace Day 2011:
globalvoicesonline.org
Universal Peace Federation Hosts Peace Day 2011 Activities in 67 Nations
Amid Conflict in Africa, the African Union Celebrates Peace Day for the First Time
www.thereporterethiopia.com
Day of Peace Observed in San Paulo:
www.upf.org
Ceasefire Chicago Celebrates the International Day of Peace
September 15, 2011- 2011 Student Observance of Peace Day
With Stevie Wonder, Jane Goodall and Michael Douglas, UN Messengers of Peace, along with others like Monique Coleman, spoke about the role of young people in the mission toward global unity. This discussion was proceeded by a peace bell ceremony with U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon.
Watch the UN Webcast of the 9/15/11 Briefing
U.K. Based “Peace One Day” Launches Countdown to Global Truce