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Postal address of organization/institution
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GPO Box 9823, Hong Kong
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E-mail address of organization/institution
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Info@Peace-Intl.org
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Website address of organization/institution
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www.Peace-Intl.org
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Telephone of organization/institution
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(852)25524111
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PRIORITIES: All of the organization's domains of culture of peace activity |
EDUCATION FOR PEACE
DEMOCRATIC PARTICIPATION
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TOP PRIORITY: The organization's most important culture of peace activity |
EDUCATION FOR PEACE
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PARTNERSHIPS AND NETWORKS: What
partnerships and networks does your organization participate in, thus
strengthening the global movement for a culture of peace? |
To
begin with, to introduce a 60 hour curriculum on educating various
groups on peace and resolving conflicts, with School of Professional
and Continuing Education (HKU SPACE) - the continuing education arm of
The University of Hong Kong. Program aim to deliver peace messages in
their local work environment, schools, community and families.
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ACTIONS: What activities have
been undertaken by your organization to promote a culture of peace and
nonviolence during the ten years of the Decade? If you already made a
report in 2005, your information from 2005 will be included in the 2010
report.
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1.
The Foundation has established a working partnership with the United
Nations in China and has inaugurated an annual
ceremony to celebrate the UN International Day of Peace in Hong
Kong.
2. Recently, the Foundation has been invited to
participate the 2010 International Day of Peace Town Hall Meeting
at the UN Headquarters, New York
• The first Peace Day was held
at Hong Kong University on 21September 2008, with Rotary
International District 3450. H.E. Mr. Khalid Malik, UN
Resident Coordinator in China officiated the celebration ceremony.
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The second Peace Day was held at Cyberport on 20 September 2009,
followed by a successful 4 hours Gandhi Peace
Concert. Mr. Abhimanyu Singh, Director of UNESCO and
Representative in Beijing officiated the ceremony and also delivered a
keynote speech informing the people of Hong Kong, the UNESCO’s call for
2010 to be the International Year of Rapprochement of Cultures.
The
Foundation organsied and invited a large gathering of peace supporters,
ordinary citizens attending and walking through the public arena,
participating, singing and enjoying the Peace day celebration through a
whole-day programme. It was an event packed with music and performances
that featured the message of peace. The event received support from
people of different ages and backgrounds. The Peace Day event opened
with Yoga for Peace and followed by Paint for Peace by young children
in the morning.
The Peace Day Ceremony started with St. Andrew’s
Pipe Band escorting the guest speakers onto the stage, followed by
unveiling of the Peace Pole, Observance of One Minute Silence, Ringing
the Peace Bell, and an International Fag Parade by Kindergarten
children after Mrs. Singh raised the UN Flagg.
Video message
from Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon was shown. Indian Consul General in
Hong Kong, Mr. L.D. Ralte gave an introduction of Gandhi’s work towards
peace. Other guest speakers included Sir David Akers-Jones, Hon.
President of PIF, Senator Ken Wong , National President of JCIHK, and
Mr. Michael Wong, PIF Peace Ambassador. To end the Ceremony, Tharangini
in Hong Kong performed the song “Peace Within’ especially created for
this occasion by the composer Jairam Parameswaran.
The Gandhi
Peace Concert then proceeded with a series of performances featuring
the theme of peace. Celebrity singer Michael Wong and others through
their music convey messages of peace to the public. Gandhi was brought
live by a manned statue during the song sequence that moved the
crowd watching and feeling the warm messages. Booklets were
distributed. The event came to a climax when volunteers
from the Youth Committee and audiences joined , Michael and the
students in the song ’We Are the World’ on stage, – a tribute to
Michael Jackson., and urging people to start giving and be mindful of
those who are suffering..
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PROGRESS: Has your organization
seen progress toward a culture of peace and nonviolence in your domain
of action and in your constituency during the second half of the
Decade? |
Not
yet, as this happened for a year only. We are beginning to see
the light in acceptance of peace promotions and activities.
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OBSTACLES: Has your organization faced any obstacles to implementing the culture of peace and nonviolence? If so, what were they?
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In
general, the subject of peace is new to the people of Hong Kong,
especially with ‘peace education' which require huge efforts to be
effective. As a start-up, normally manpower and financial support
are the constraints.
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PLANS: What new engagements are
planned by your organization in the short, medium and long term to
promote a culture of peace and nonviolence? |
Launch
The Peace Club in May, The Peace Centre to train volunteers, to
educate children on non-bullying behavior and stop family violence at
year end, and the annual Hong Kong Peace Festival this Sept. Also
intensive fund raising. promotions. All are on-going projects.
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GLOBAL MOVEMENT: How do you think the culture of peace and nonviolence could be strengthened and supported at the world level??
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1.
To address and promote the subject in different segments of the
community . 2. To from a united front /international platform by the
region, with other peace builders, especially NGOs to work with
combined effort., e.g. The Peace Club and Young Peace Club we are
launching, which offers members collective influence and experience to
support peace building, help address major causes of human suffering
and promote the shared interests of humanity..
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