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11 Days of Global Unity, September 11 -21
an article by Rick Ulfik
Marking the 100 day countdown to 11 Days of Global Unity, September 11 -21
and the International Day of Peace, the WE Campaign of We, The World,
in cooperation with the United Religions Initiative in North America, as
well as Pathways To Peace and World Peace Prayer Society, announce
collaboration with many new major partners and supporters. Recognizing
the 10th anniversary of the tragic events of 9/11/01, and the 30th
anniversary of the UN International Day of Peace (September 21st), this
"11 Days - 11 Ways" campaign is building a global coalition to reframe
the media and political dialogue on terrorism by promoting solutions
within 11 themes of social change that will create a more peaceful,
sustainable world. 
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"I
believe that without developing the much-needed sense of solidarity
among the peoples of the world, all our efforts for peace, development
and human rights will go nowhere," stated Ambassador Anwarul K.
Chowdhury, Former Under-Secretary-General and High Representative of the
UN "The 11 Days of Global Unity aims at strengthening the ideals of
unity and equality, diversity and oneness, harmony and compassion and,
above all, at advancing the culture of peace within and among all
nations and peoples. I welcome this remarkable initiative to recognize
humanity's underlying oneness for promoting sustainable world peace."
The
11 Days of Global Unity Themes are: Unity, Interdependence,
Environment, Economic Justice, Health, Children & Youth, Women,
Human Rights, Freedom, Disarmament, and The International Day of Peace
Annual
participation in 11 Days of Global Unity has grown dramatically to over
700 associated events in more than 60 countries since it was first
launched by We, The World in 2004. This year, organizers anticipate even
greater participation as organizations see an opportunity to unite
around critical issues within each of the 11 themes.
We, The World, with the support
of the United Religions Initiative in North America,
has assembled an array of 11 Days Partners that represent a
cross-section of social change advocates - large and small, local and
global:
Pathways
To Peace is an international peacebuilding, educational organization
that is a principal organizer of the International Day of Peace Sept. 21st.
The World Peace
Prayer Society internationally promotes "May Peace Prevail On
Earth" with over 250,000 Peace Poles planted around the world. Africa Youth For Peace And Development
in Cameroon engages in community projects like tree planting, training
youth to be self-reliant and teaches human rights to youth associations. The Northeast Program Manager of
PeaceJam NextGenLeaders,
Colleen Kelly Alexander, announced a 500 mile
Cycling for Peace ride. Prepare New
York, a coalition of New York based interfaith organizations, is
promoting civil dialogue by holding 500 CoffeeHour
Conversations and a large-scale event the weekend of September
11th to promote inter-community understanding and religious tolerance
in New York City during a time of heightened emotion and memory. The
ninth
annual Week of Global Interreligious
Dialogue will take place around the world from September 15-21.
Celebrities Against Poverty
is recording Public Service Announcements and creating events with
global leaders such as Wangari Maathai to promote peace and
sustainability during 11 Days of Global Unity and the International Day
of Peace.
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Beginning
on Sept 11th and continuing through Sept 21st, Unity Foundation and
Peace Day TV will be live streaming a Global Internet Broadcast of 11
Days of Global Unity programs from around the world with a daily focus
on each of the 11 Themes
Peace Day TV will also feature 5 days of
special new programming from September 17th to the 21st promoting the
humanitarian, peace, environmental, human rights, and social and
economic justice work of the United Nations
A major focus of the
11 Days - 11 Ways campaign is on increased youth involvement with a
youth sourced platform for dialogue and action
"It is critically
important to recognize the role young people can play in creating peace
around the world," said Shawn Sweeney, co-chair of the United Nations
International Day of Peace NGO Committee, and national program
coordinator with the Jane Goodall Institute
"Wešre so excited
that young people have played a pivotal role in planning our 2011
International Day of Peace celebrations. And we are grateful to be
working in collaboration with this year's 11 Days of Global Unity
campaign, focusing on the theme of Children and Youth"
San
Francisco Interfaith Council Director Michael Pappas recently stated,
ŗWe nurture interfaith groups that focus on single issues. We plan to
utilize 11 Days - 11 Ways as a vehicle to celebrate the particular
missions of those groups in that sacred time span Sept. 11-21, 2011
VRCities
and We, The World are collaborating to launch a global Wellness
Initiative as part of the 11 Days of Global Unity Campaign on Day 5
(September 15th), Health and Wellness Day, with healthful activities and
events worldwide
"This partnership demonstrates how technology
and pro-social organizations can be combined to take a leadership
position." stated Dr. Jim Namaste, former program manager with the U.S.
National Science Foundation and VRCities' Director of Program
Development
To see last year's 11 Days global partners, go to www.WE.net/11days/11days2010
Individuals
and organizations are invited to register at WE.net/11days/participate,
select one or more of the 11 "Themes" and join this global coalition
calling for change
Participants can list their events, promote
their message through video, blog and social media, as well as
collaborate on actions - all publicized worldwide via the 11 Days -11
Ways Campaign over the next 100 days, culminating with the International
Day of Peace on September 21st.. . ...more.
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