Peace Day - Ethiopia

2006 PLANS

Addis Ababa
Interfaith Peace building Initiative
Email: mussiepeace@yahoo.co.uk
EVENT: IPI has planned to celebrate the International Day of Peace with special events, taking place between 21 - 24 September. The following are the proposed programmes:

1. Art competition In commemoration of the International Day of Peace, the IPI in partnership with the Addis Ababa School of Fine Art and Design will co-host the 9th International Peace-pal Art Competition and Exhibition. The first of its kind in Africa, this Art Competition and Exhibition are being organised by the World Peace Prayer Society and the Goi Peace Foundation. The main theme of the art produced and to be displayed is "Living together in Peace and Harmony" with the message of May Peace Prevail on Earth. The winners will be announced on 21 September at the Addis Ababa University School of Fine Arts and Design. A World Peace prayer ceremony will also be held, with flag-raising by children.

2. Visiting Orphanages IPI members will visit children in orphanages and as a gesture of solidarity will donate exercise books, pens and other relevant materials. Since, according to the Ethiopian calendar, the New Year will be celebrated, IPI members will convey messages of hope and renewal.

3. Tree planting: Peace Trees will be planted in some parts of the city.

4. Talk show about peace on FM Radio and Peace Spots

5. Peace Avenue and Peace Square Progress is made with the Town Hall administration to create a Peace Avenue and Peace Square in the city. During 21 September, leaders of different faiths will also be invited to lay the foundation of such a square.

6. Peace Awards Starting from this year, peace awards for individuals who have contributed to the creation of a culture of peace in an outstanding manner will be given out. Participants of the above programmes will be inspired to make declarations of non-violence and peace.

7. Peace Proclamation The Peace Proclamation will be distributed to all members

8. Peace Message Peace message will be transmitted via the national TV Dedicating a peace squire and Peace garden.

ADDIS ABABA
Unity University College
Tel: 251 911 46 04 41
Email: uuc_ip@yahoo.com
Web: www.unityuniversity.net
conference on the need for world peace

ADDIS ABABA
Unity University College
Tel: 09110460441
Email: amanuycd@yahoo.com
Web: www.youngleadersnetwork.org/founder/uycd
Music & literature programe

Dear fellows of World Citizens in the Pathway of Peace, Healing and Justice,

Greetings of peace and light for all of you from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. First of all I would like to
acknowledge each and every one of you for your effort in being part of creating a better world for all where we all could live in peace and harmony with each other and Mother Nature

On the Celebration of the International Day of Peace (September 21 as proclaimed by the United Nations) and in the Commemoration of the 60 Anniversary of the United Nations I would like to appeal to all members of United Nations and Citizen of this world to make personal pledge of peace and non-violence and use it as part of your International Day of Peace programme by printing and distributing to all your friends and loved ones. I came up with this idea of personal pledge to use it as a reminder for us that world peace is only possible when each of us work, focus and be a peaceful person. It is with this in mind that I humbly propose this to all my fellow citizen of this world. You are most welcome to translate it into your local language and use it in any way you think will be good for the over all good of humanity. I am looking forward to get your feed back. You can write me:
Mussie Hailu, P.O.Box 7785. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Let us work together as one big family of this universal

May Peace Prevail on Earth

In Peace,

Mussie Hailu

On the Celebration of the International Day of Peace (September 21 as proclaimed by the United Nations) and in the Commemoration of the 60 Anniversary of the Hereby made this
Personal Pledge for Peace and Non-violence

I, as a Citizen of this World, acknowledge that world peace is only possible when I start to make peace within myself, my family and in my respective communities. Therefore on this International Day of Peace I commit myself as best as I can to become peaceful and a non-violent person

To this effect, I pledge,

v To respect my self, to affirm others and to avoid uncaring criticism, hurtful words, physical attacks
and self-destructive behavior

v To share my feelings honestly, to look for safe ways to express my anger, and to work at solving problems peacefully

v To listen carefully to others, especially those who dialogue with me, and to consider others' feelings and needs, rather than insist on having my own way

v To apologize and make amends when I hurt another, to forgive others, and to keep from holding grudges

v To treat the environment and all living things, including animals, with respect and care

v To avoid entertainment that features violence

v To challenge violence in all its forms whenever I encounter it, whether at home, at school, at work, or in the community

v To respect and uphold the Universal Human Right Declaration

v To live by, uphold and guide by the Golden Rule (to treat others as we wish others to treat us) and use it as my motto and principle in life

v To use the universal peace prayer of MAY PEACE PREVAIL ON EARTH in all my activities and as part of my daily meditation

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