The Vatican displayed projected images of the natural world on the façade of St. Peter’s Basilica, in St. Peter’s Square on 8th December 2015, during the event, Illuminating Our Common Home: Fiat Lux. The public art display formed a visual story inspired by the themes of climate change, human dignity and the earth’s living creatures […]
World AIDS Day, 1st December 2015. As the World AIDS Day is marked across the globe, on 1 December, it is important that we acknowledge and celebrate the achievements made in addressing HIV and AIDS, particularly as it affects children, adolescents and youth.
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“Poverty is the Worst Form of Violence” – Mahatma Gandhi The Cry of a Young One, a partner of Arigatou International – Nairobi, gathered over 250 children and youth in a colorful celebration held during the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children on 20th November 2015, also being the Universal Children’s Day. Supported
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As a proud father of a five and three-year-old sons, the recently endorsed and soon to be launched Sustainable Development Goals take on an even deeper meaning and urgency. My sons will be coming of age just as the promise of these new goals will either be realized or broken. When I walk through the
“Moving from humiliation and exclusion to participation: End poverty in all its forms”
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Today, on the International Day of Peace, I would like to add my voice to the worldwide chorus of people longing for peace in these troubled times. I thank and honor all those who are facing today’s violence by speaking out for peace and working diligently to make it a reality. I call upon everyone
Message from Rev. Keishi Miyamoto on the International Day of Peace September 21, 2015 Read More »
Interview with Jeremy Gilley, Founder – Peace One Day. @JeremyGilley Who will YOU Make peace With? This seemingly innocuous question has become the mantra and impetus for action for millions of people, after one man – Jeremy Gilley – believed in a global day of ceasefire and non-violence – Peace Day, 21 September. Jeremy Gilley,
“As a grandfather, it pains me to hear the stories of girls who have married as children. The suffering of so many of God’s daughters bring me deep sorrow…”Arch Bishop Desmond Tutu – Nobel Peace Prize winner The Day of the African Child stems from the dark and dreadful days of Apartheid. The brutal and
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The city of Sarajevo has vivid reminders of the horrors of war and the uncomfortable fact that violent conflict is not far away in time or space. The term “ethnic cleansing” was first used in this region. In a beautiful valley, surrounded by green hills, with many spires of minarets and churchtowers, many buildings are
The Balkan nations and especially Sarajevo share a lush beauty and visible presence of history. Warm hospitality and the bustling hordes of tourists suggest that peace and prosperity are at least around the corner. The graceful spires of Ottoman minarets, Orthodox churches, Cathedrals, and synagogues, one upon another, are vivid testimony to a history and
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My uncle died in war. I don’t want to die in war like him. Let us have peace”. This heartfelt cry was one among many, made by the children of South Sudan at the colourful launch of the “Phase One Implementation of the USSWAK Children’s Peace Ambassador’s Project”, in Nairobi, on Saturday, 2nd May 2015.
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The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) framework, which is due to expire at the end of this year (2015), has had a special, though not always adequate, focus on children. By drawing unparalleled attention to poverty and hunger, universal primary school education, child mortality, HIV and AIDS, Malaria and maternal health, the MDG’s have helped guide
