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Third Global Summit for Ministries and Departments of Peace 2007 Japan

KISARAZU, JAPAN, 21-26 SEPTEMBER 2007


HOSTED BY JAPAN UNITED FOR A MINISTRY OF PEACE (JUMP)


DEAR MEMBERS OF AND OTHERS INTERESTED IN THE
GLOBAL ALLIANCE FOR MINISTRIES AND DEPARTMENTS OF PEACE:


THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND MEMBERS OF JUMP CORDIALLY ANNOUNCE THE THIRD GLOBAL SUMMIT, WHICH WE ARE PROUD TO HOST THIS YEAR.


FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE PRE-SUMMIT, SUMMIT, AND POST-SUMMIT SCHEDULE CLICK HERE.


The Global Alliance for Ministries and Departments of Peace

Thank you for visiting the website of the Global Alliance for Ministries and Departments of Peace! We are at the beginning of a new, expanding movement throughout the world for governments to organise around principles of nonviolent conflict transformation and peacebuilding. As we create an infrastructure for peace, we will together realise a Culture of Peace. Enjoy browsing the site, and please consider becoming part of the campaign in your country as we call for a Ministry or Department of Peace in the government of countries throughout the world.


ACT NOW FOR PEACE!

The Global Alliance for Ministries and Departments of Peace calls for a fresh approach to resolving international conflict.

These documents are based on the principles outlined in the Fresh Approach Principles.

More on the Fresh Approach Click here...

ReportSocial: 17 October - Take a Moment: Stand up and Speak Out
Posted on Tuesday, October 23 @ 15:21:00 BST

New York 18/10/07: Over 38.8 million people, in 110 countries have broken the Guinness World Record – set last year at 23.5 million - for the largest number of people to “STAND UP AGAINST POVERTY” in 24 hours.


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ReportSocial: Ghana: ICCHRA director receives international human rights honor
Posted on Tuesday, October 23 @ 13:19:48 BST

Artists for Human Rights presented its 2007 International Human Rights Hero Award to Sammy Jacobs Abbey, the Sub-Sahara Africa Director for Youth for Human Rights International. He is an advisory member of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice of the Human Rights NGO Forum, a coalition of Human Rights institutions and individuals that promotes Human Rights Education in Ghana.

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Note: ICCHRA are interest to explore further the option of a Ministry of Peace for Ghana.

ReportDoP/MfP Campaigns: International Day of Peace 2007 - WANEP, Sierra Leone
Posted on Tuesday, October 23 @ 12:09:21 BST

Statement from West Africa Network for Peacebuilding – Sierra Leone – WANEP-SL


Today marks the Twenty Sixth Anniversary of the International Day of Peace – a day of peace making in which millions of people across the world resolve to put their differences aside to promote peace after war, civil conflicts, social exclusion, and political marginalization.

This day is celebrated in the form of sporting events, peace marches, radio discussion programmes, music and peace dance and a host of other activities lined up for this celebration.



Note:

West Africa Network for Peacebuilding - Sierra Leone is a group interested to explore the option of a Ministry for Peace in Sierra Leone.

Email: wanep-sierraleone@wanep.org

www.wanep.org

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NewsDoP/MfP Campaigns: Nepal Ministry of Peace and Reconstruction
Posted on Tuesday, October 23 @ 11:28:00 BST

The site of Ministry of Peace and Reconstruction of Nepal is www.peace.gov.np/.



EventsDoP/MfP Campaigns: Sidney, Australia Parliament House Peace Forum, 24 October 2007
Posted on Tuesday, October 23 @ 10:05:47 BST
SYDNEY PEACE FORUM
OCTOBER 24  Parliament House, Macquarie Street, Sydney 1pm - 5pm
Guest Speakers:
 
Prof Kevin Clements Director Australian Centre for Peace & Conflict Studies University of Queensland

The Hon Lee Rhiannon MLC- Australian Greens
 
Linda Burney MP - Australian Labor Party

Dr Arthur Chesterfield- Evans Australian Democrats

Dr John Pace - Chief of the newly re-established Human Rights Office of the UN Mission in Iraq

Natalie Smith - Al Gore Climate Presenter

 

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