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By UPF - Cambodia
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Sunday, September 21, 2008 |
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Phnom Penh, Cambodia - About a hundred university students attended an International Day of Peace celebration.
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By UPF - Czech Republic
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Sunday, September 21, 2008 |
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Prague, Czech Republic - A celebration took place with the theme, "When we change, the world changes."
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By UPF - Ecuador
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Sunday, September 21, 2008 |
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Quito, Ecuador - Diplomats and educators, civic, and NGO leaders attended a celebration at the National Congress.
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By UPF - Brazil
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Sunday, September 21, 2008 |
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São Paulo, Brazil - Representatives of many sectors of society came together to call for peace. |
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Sunday, September 21, 2008 |
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Singapore - Candles, poetry, videos, and music were highlights of a peace celebration.
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Sunday, September 21, 2008 |
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Bratislava & Dunajska Luzna, Slovakia - Students in two schools created post cards on the theme of peace.
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Friday, September 19, 2008 |
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Colombo, Sri Lanka - School children participated in a talent competition on the theme of peace.
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By Pasquale and Yoko Lai, UPF - St. Kitts & Nevis
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Sunday, September 21, 2008 |
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Basseterre, St. Kitts & Nevis - The International Day of Peace was celebrated with singers, bands, and an all-night vigil.
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By Remy Taupier, UPF-St. Lucia
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Sunday, September 21, 2008 |
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St. Lucia - “What can we do to promote world peace?” “Go home and love your family!”
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Sunday, September 21, 2008 |
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Taipei, Taiwan - At gatherings for meditation and prayers for peace in four cities, people signed the Peace Declaration.
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By UPF - Estonia
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Sunday, September 21, 2008 |
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Tallinn, Estonia - A presentation addressed the topic "Where does peace start from?"
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By Vitaly Maksimov, UPF - Georgia
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Sunday, September 21, 2008 |
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Tbilisi, Georgia - Orphans and displaced Abkhazia children participated in arts, games, contests, and sports during a day dedicated to peace.
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By UPF - Honduras
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Sunday, September 21, 2008 |
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Tegucigalpa, Honduras - Leaders from all aspects of society celebrated peace together.
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Sunday, September 21, 2008 |
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Higuey, Dominican Republic - A thousand people celebrated the International Day of Peace at the National University.
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Sunday, September 21, 2008 |
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Majuro, Marshall Islands - Micronesian Traditional Chiefs honored the International Day of Peace at their convention.
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By Christopher Davies, UPF - Netherlands
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Sunday, September 21, 2008 |
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The Netherlands - The International Day of Peace was observed at several events throughout the Netherlands.
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By UPF-Tonga
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Sunday, September 21, 2008 |
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Nukuʻalofa, Tonga - A forum about the International Day of Peace was aired on TV.
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By UPF - Ukraine
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Sunday, September 21, 2008 |
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Ukraine - International Day of Peace activities in several cities of Ukraine included a parade, crafts, games, songs, films, and a friendly football match.
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By UPF - Austria
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Sunday, September 21, 2008 |
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Vienna, Austria - A variety of religious and cultural traditions gave a global atmosphere to the Day of Peace.
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By UPF - USA
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Sunday, September 21, 2008 |
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Madison, Wisconsin, USA - The bright autumn day was a perfect setting for the International Day of Peace Rally at the state capitol.
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By UPF - Afghanistan UN: IDP '08
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Wednesday, September 24, 2008 |
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Kabul, Afghanistan - Two International Day of Peace celebrations emphasized the role of youth.
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Sunday, September 21, 2008 |
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Bangkok, Thailand - The International Day of Peace was celebrated at a conference with participants from 18 countries.
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