ENVISION A WORLD WHERE CITIES DEFINE THEMSELVES IN THE LANGUAGE OF PEACE. |
What do people around the world really desire?
Imagine a world of cities dedicated to expanding their local peace economy and encouraging a global culture of peace. Safety, prosperity, and quality of life are universal values that bring peace to our lives. First and foremost in this global adventure toward peace is to reject violence and define ourselves as people of peace. The International Cities of Peace initiative is creating a network of communities that, by history, resolution, or proclamation, are doing just this -- self-defining themselves as official Cities of Peace. This can't be done in a polarized environment where the world is split into culprits and victims. This redefinition will require building a consensus network of business, government and community leaders who value safety, prosperity, and quality of life. -------- LATEST NEWS --------- • Dr. Kurvey of Nagpur, India, joined the Council. He is President of the India Institute for Peace, Disarmament & Environmental Protection; Honorary Executive Director of the "No More Hiroshima: No More Nagasaki: Peace Exhibition"; an Executive Committee Member of the International Network of Scientists and Engineers for Global Responsibility (INES) and on the Board of the International Network of Museums for Peace. • Founder of international Peace Tree Day, Mitra Sen of Toronto, Canada, joins the Advisory Council • Dr. Patrick Hiller, Hood River, Oregon: City of Peace, joined our Advisory Council of Leaders. He holds a Ph.D. in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from Nova Southeastern University. • The Dayton Metro Library awarded the International Cities of Peace their Big Read Humanitarian Award at a ceremony on April 10, 2010! • Publication of the "Oxford Encyclopedia of Peace: Four Volume Set," edited by Nigel Young with articles by ICP Advisor Peter vanden Dungen, now available from the publisher and Amazon • Creation of the official Cities of Peace "Letter of Intent" to foster a culture of peace in a local community (for details, email our office). • Mr. Etienne Maemble of Yaoundé, Cameroon became a Liaison for ICP. He is a national rep for Servas international • Steve Fryburg, Director of International Network for ICP, attends the Board meeting for the International Network of Museums for Peace in The Hague. • Charlotte Shelton, CEO/President of Unity Village, Missouri, sent word that the Trustees have passed a resolution designating the Village as a City of Peace ----------------------------------- The Cities of Peace initiative is a call to community action... a promise... a neighborhood revitalization effort... a business initiative... a government initiative... a creative calling... a sophisticated effort to build a sustainable community with the core value of the World Dream: a life of peace. Today, there is much hope in the world. This is a critical moment in our global history. Though the news is clogged with images of violence, we look to our cities and neighborhoods for what is really happening on our planet -- people working in their neighborhood, teachers teaching, mothers nurturing, artists creating, peace officers keeping us safe, sports figures inspiring greatness -- the cause of peace is carried by billions of people celebrating life and working for a better world. April, 2010 newsletter - Click here! February, 2010 newsletter - Click here! January, 2010 newsletter - Click here! Join the celebration! Get involved in the global transformation. Let the world know -- and more importantly, our children -- that our communities can become true Cities of Peace. Get involved today! DO YOU THINK YOUR CITY CAN BECOME A CITY OF PEACE? EVERY CITY HAS A LEGACY OF PEACEMAKING OR PEACEMAKERS. SEND AN EMAIL WITH YOUR STORIES AND IDEAS! |
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