Culture of Peace News 2013

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January

Agreements with organizations to work with and for the children [Cuba]

Aguascalientes [México]: Conforma el Ayuntamiento Agenda 21 para el Desarrollo Sustentable

Aguascalientes, Mexico: City Council to Support Sustainable Development According to Agenda 21

Bangui : La jeunesse s’initie à la culture de la paix et de l’Unité nationale [République centrafricaine]

Bangui, Central African Republic : Youth organize for the culture of peace and national unity

Call for projects by United Nations Alliance of Civilizations

Capacitan a gobernadores de Puno en aplicación de sistema de alerta de conflictos [Peru]

Celebrating King, creating peace

Cérémonie officielle : Le Khalife général des mourides exhorte à la culture de la paix [Senegal]

China's ambitious aim: a windy future

Comisionado para la Paz anuncia diálogo para frenar conflictos [Peru]

Convenios que invitan a trabajar con y para los niños [Cuba]

Cultura de paz e justiça social são metas de gestão, afirma Haddad [Brasil]

Culture of peace and social justice are management goals according to Haddad [Brazil]

Destaca gobierno chiapaneco valores en conformación de agenda

Dominican friar Frei Betto to receive 2013 UNESCO/José Martí Prize

El dominico brasileño Frei Betto gana el premio UNESCO/José Martí 2013

Education for Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding: Meeting the global challenges of the 21st century

Evo pide a la justicia que el pueblo note los cambios [Bolivia]

Evo asks the judiciary to make the people aware of its reforms [Bolivia]

FESPACO 2013 : Des dispositions pour une belle fête du cinéma africain

FESPACO 2013 : Preparations for an Excellent Festival of African Cinema

First Religious Youth Service Project in Pakistan

Le frère dominicain « Frei Betto » lauréat du Prix UNESCO/José Martí 2013

The Government of Chiapas Stresses Values in Shaping Its Agenda

Governors in Peru Get Training in Conflict Alert System

Instituto Internacional de Educación para la Paz 2013 - Puerto Rico

International Conference: Confronting War Ten Years On

International Institute on Peace Education 2013 - Puerto Rico

Lanzan proyecto para evitar que jóvenes caigan en delincuencia [Honduras]

Obreros y sindicatos reviven la Promesa [Puerto Rico]

Official ceremony of the Grand Magal of Touba, Senegal: The Caliph of the Murids Urges the Culture of Peace

Outgoing Rep. Dennis Kucinich: With 2 Parties Failing U.S., It’s on Us to Build a "Culture of Peace"

Peace Commissioner Announces a Dialogue to Stop Conflicts [Peru]

Project launched to prevent young people from falling into crime [Honduras]

Role of the youth of Azerbaijan in peace-building process

SEPM promove campanha educativa “Blitz da Paz” nesta quinta-feira (Brasil)

SEPM promotes educational campaign "Peace Blitz" this Thursday (Brazil)

UN agency welcomes General Assembly’s adoption of resolution on ecotourism

UN Counter-Terrorism Expert to launch inquiry into the civilian impact of drones and other forms of targeted killing

Workers and unions revive the 'Promise of the Three Kings' [Puerto Rico]

February

The Advocates for Human Rights Call for Submissions

Angola y UNESCO rubrican acuerdo sobre fórum de cultura de paz

Angola, UNESCO sign peace culture forum deal

La communauté musulmane du Burkina dit non à l’intégrisme de la « Jeunesse des associations musulmanes »

Culture of Peace at the World Social Forum in Tunisia

The culture of peace concept is advancing

Earth Charter International enters new phase

For a 'culture of peace' in the press of Cap-Haitien

Forum Social Mondial 2013 en Tunisie

Forum Panafricain sur la culture de la paix en Afrique

Governments at UN forum agree on legally-binding treaty to curb mercury pollution

Historic Tar-Sands Action at Obama’s Door

Human Rights Watch film festivals: Toronto and London

Human Rights Watch World Report 2013: Challenges for Rights After Arab Spring

Human Rights Watch Rapport mondial 2013: Les défis en matière de droits humains au lendemain du Printemps arabe

Human Rights Watch Reporte mundial 2013: Desafíos para los derechos humanos después de la Primavera Árabe

Imams érudits et prédicateurs du Sahel se rencontrent à Alger pour combattre le fanatisme religieux.

Imams and preachers from the Sahel meet in Algiers to combat religious fanaticism

The Junta of Andalucia (Spain): Malaga promotes coexistence and culture of peace

Lancement de la 30e édition des intervilles (Côte d'Ivoire)

Launch of the 30th edition of the Intercity (Côte d'Ivoire)

Málaga destaca por fomentar la convivencia y la cultura de paz, según la Junta de Andalucía (Espagne)

Marionettes for Peace

Les Marionnettes de la Paix

The Muslim community in Burkina says no to the fundamentalism of the Youth Muslim Associations

The NGO HED Tamat for a Culture of Peace in Agadez, Niger

One Billion Rising: Playwright Eve Ensler Organizes Global Day of Dance Against Sexual Abuse

L’ONG HED Tamat resolument engagée pour la culture de la paix a Agadez (Niger)

Pour une ‘culture de paix’ dans la presse du Cap-Haïtien

Rays of hope in Newtown (United States)

La résistance par la non-violence en Palestine : Une stratégie efficace à soutenir

Resistance through non-violence in Palestine: An effective strategy to support

The Secret of the 5 Powers - A documentary about nonviolent heroes

The University and the Peace Process in Colombia

Varsities vouch for peace ahead of general elections (Kenya)

When Peacemakers Become Perpetrators: Kathryn Bolkovac Introduces The Whistleblower at the UN

World Harmony Day at the UN Highlights the Culture of Peace

World Social Forum, Tunisia, 2013

WWF: Global system to curb aircraft emissions could easily take flight

Youth in Africa's Great Lakes Region: The Making of a New Generation

March

2013 UNESCO-Sharjah Prize for Arab Culture

Agreement signed for a culture of peace in Sinaloa, Mexico

Building a culture of peace in Africa

"CHOUKRAN, MONSIEUR LE PRESIDENT...." (Merci, monsieur le Président..)

Construire une culture de la paix en Afrique

Creation of a prize for peace photography (Ecuador)

Cultura de Paz nas escolas do Norte de Minas, Brasil

Culture of Peace in the schools of Norte de Minas, Brasil

Dictator’s Learning Curve: Inside the Global Battle for Democracy - A book review

Earth Hour, March 23: Uniting people to protect the planet

Firman acuerdo por una cultura de paz en Sinaloa (México)

Global Atlas for Solar and Wind launched

Has the Arab Spring Been Beneficial for Women?

How War-affected Women Are Advocating for Change in Northern Uganda

Journée d'étude à Tunis: Religions et cultures au service de la paix

Lauréats du Prix UNESCO-Sharjah pour la culture arabe

Oslo: Historic global conference prepares ground for new initiative towards ban treaty

Out of the spotlight, Moroccan Islamic party promotes interfaith dialogue

Please Watch 'Bowling for Columbine' With Me This Saturday Night

Rebirth of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina and the Future of the Arab Spring

Report of Diversity Talk Series 2013, in Lahore, Pakistan

Se crea premio de fotografía por la paz (Ecuador)

Shukran, Mister President, Thank you!

Tunisia: The World Social Forum 2013 is underway

Tunisie: Le Forum social mondial 2013 s’est ouvert mardi

UN Women welcomes Agreed Conclusions at the Commission on Status of Women

UNESCO partners with Tunisian Ministry of the Interior to improve safety of journalists

L’UNESCO et le Ministère de l’intérieur de la Tunisie coopèrent pour améliorer la sécurité des journalistes

Workshop in Tunis: Religions and cultures in the service of peace

Yemeni youth tackle terror with non-violent campaign

Youth Recommendations at the UNAOC Forum in Vienna

April and May

2000th anniversary of Derbent (Russia

2013 Peace and Cooperation School Award

Armes nucléaires : les bonnes questions...

Assault on Peaceful Co-existence (Nagaland, India)

Ban upheld: Avatar tribe ‘to decide’ future of Vedanta mine (India)

Book Review of Moon Shadow of War; How a Young American became an Anti-War Activist

Call for Proposals: Grant for Innovation in Conflict Transformation 2013

Caminata por la paz en la capital de Honduras

Ces intellos, gardiens des traditions (Africa)

Colloque International 2013: « Science, Technologie et Culture de la paix » (France)

Conflict-sensitive education – why and how?

Connecticut Advances Conversion from War to Peace Economy

Consolidarse como una zona de paz es el objetivo de Venezuela

Consolidation as a zone of peace is the aim of Venezuela

Declaração de Fórum Intercultural sobre Cidadania Democrática e Cultura de Paz

Declaration of the Intercultural Forum on Democratic Citizenship and Culture of Peace

Department of Political Affairs revamps UN Peacemaker

L’éducation, l’oubliée des conflits

Ethiopian journalist Reeyot Alemu wins 2013 UNESCO-Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize

Fórum Intercultural sobre Cidadania Democrática e Cultura de Paz focaliza na juventude como promotora da comprensão intercultural (Cabo Verde)

Fórum Panafricano de Cultura de Paz: Una Perspectiva de la Juventud/a>

Intercultural Forum on Democratic Citizenship and Culture of Peace Focused on Youth as Promoters of Intercultural Understanding (Cape Verde)

Interdiction confirmée : il appartient à la tribu d’Avatar de décider de l’avenir de la mine de Vedanta (Inde)

International Civil Society Network on Infrastructures for Peace

International Day of Mine Awareness and Mine Action

International Symposium 2013 "Science, Technology and Culture of Peace" (France)

JCYCN Campaign against Human Rights Violations in Nepal

La journaliste éthiopienne Reeyot Alemu lauréate du Prix mondial de la liberté de la presse UNESCO/Guillermo Cano 2013

Massachusetts Peace Action Statement on Boston Marathon Bombing

More Businesses Pursue Triple Bottom Line for a Sustainable Economy

The Movement of Landless Peasants Honored by the city of Guernica for its struggle for Agrarian Reform [Brazil]

O Movimento Sem Terra recebe homenagem da prefeitura de Guernica pela luta por Reforma Agrária [Brasil]

Nuclear arms: the big questions...

Panafrican Forum of Culture of Peace: A Youth Perspective

Participantes ao Fórum Pan-africano recomendam valorização da cultura africana

Participants in the Pan-African Forum Recommend the Valorization of African Culture

La paz supera coyunturas y fronteras (Colombia y Venezuela)

(April and May continued in next column)

April and May (continued from previous column)

Peace & Human Rights Training for Women at Nagpur, India

Peace is not stopped by borders (Colombia and Venezuela)

Peace March in the Capital of Honduras

Peace Promotion Can Work (Chicago)

La periodista etíope Reeyot Alemu gana el premio UNESCO-Guillermo Cano de Libertad de Prensa 2013

Policy Support for Solar Power Grows in Sub-Saharan Nations

Protesters march on RAF base calling for UK's killer drones to be banned

Regional Seminar on Culture of Peace brings together educators from 14 cities in Arapiraca, Brazil

Sahel: La pleine participation des femmes est essentielle a la résolution des conflits et au redressement économique

Sahel Conference says women’s full participation essential to conflict resolution and economic recovery

Seminário Regional de Cultura de Paz reúne educadores de 14 cidades em Arapiraca, Brasil

Shades, an Anti-war Play, Opens to Rave Reviews in Los Angeles

Sheikh Jarrah: solidarity in a shared city (East Jerusalem)

Social Justice: Y-BUILD: Working for Peace in Srinagar, India

Suisse 2013: Un Nid pour la Paix - Sixième Sommet de l’Alliance Globale pour les Ministères et Infrastructures pour la Paix

Switzerland 2013: Nesting Peace - Sixth Summit of the Global Alliance for Ministries and Infrastructures for Peace

These intellectuals, guardians of traditions (Africa)

The Three Heroines of Guatemala: The Judge, the Attorney General and the Nobel Peace Laureate

UN-Habitat and ICLEI unveil the EcoMobility World Festival

UN Passes Historic Arms Trade Treaty To Media Silence

UNAOC-Education First Summer School: Call for applications

Uruguay : l'adoption de la loi sur l'égalité du mariage constitue un pas en avant vers la pleine égalité dans les Amériques

Uruguay: La Ley de Matrimonio Igualitario, un paso hacia la plena igualdad en las Américas

Uruguay’s Equal Marriage Act a step towards full equality in the America.

USA: Educator unions reject guns in schools

What the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) means to a young person like me…

Who is my neighbor (USA)?

World military spending falls, but China, Russia’s spending rises, says SIPRI

World’s First Green Bank Loans $1 Billion in First Months

“Waves of legality, waves of citizenship" (Sicily

June

Amnesty International Report 2013: world increasingly dangerous for refugees and migrants

Asian youth gather in Cambodia to discuss peace, development

Briefing at UN: Determined to Save Succeeding Generations from the Scourge of War

Campesinos colombianos celebran primer acuerdo agrario de paz

Colombian Govt and FARC Reach Agreement on First Stage of Peace Talks

Conference for a Culture of Peace and Non-Violence [Mexico]

Conferencia magistral “Por una Cultura de Paz y No Violencia” [México]

An intercultural encounter in a multicultural place: A Living Library in Ballarò (Italy)

Consultation Identifies Ways to Support a Culture of Peace and Non-Violence (Fiji)

Forum for the promotion of culture of peace and development at Siguiri, Guinea

Forum pour la promotion de la culture de la paix et du développement à Siguiri, Guinée/a>

Human Development Report 2013 - The Rise of the South

IIPT and Skål set goal to dedicate 300 Peace Towns and Villages

Informe de Amnistía Internacional 2013: El mundo es un lugar cada vez más peligroso para personas refugiadas y migrante

Informe sobre Desarrollo Humano 2013 - El ascenso del Sur

Institutionalizing an Academic Path for Future Peacebuilders (USA)

Interview with Edward Snowden: The Latest Whistleblower

L'UNESCO va rendre ses publications accessibles gratuitement dans le cadre de sa nouvelle politique de libre accès

Legião da Boa Vontade Promotes the Culture of Peace at the Amazonian Championships

Legião da Boa Vontade propaga Cultura de Paz no Campeonato Amazonense

Les sciences pour tous, pour plus de démocratie (France)

Lomé Conference Sets Course for Africa-wide Cluster Munition Ban

Marcharon por la Paz (Peru)

Marching for Peace (Peru)

New report calls for 'extended leadership' on sustainability

New United Nations Initiative to Boost Family Planning Services for Countries in Transition

Peace in our hands: Culture of Peace Hamilton (Ontario, Canada)

Peru: Intiwawa Children of the Sun

Protest to Stop Western Intervention in Syria

Provincial Youth Conference on Peace, Harmony and role of Youth at Karachi

Rapport d'Amnesty International 2013 : un monde de plus en plus dangereux pour les réfugiés et les migrants

Rapport sur le développement humain 2013 - L’essor du Sud

Report on the UN Millennium Development Goals: we can eliminate world poverty by 2030

Science for Everyone, for More Democracy (France)

State of Urban Youth Report 2012-2013: Youth in the Prosperity of Cities

The IFLAC IPCTV project: a global peace culture television and internet channel

The International Peace in Syria Initiative Meets with Government and Opposition in Damascus and Lebanon

The social justice goals of Culture of Peace Hamilton based on an interview with Gail Rappolt, one of its founding members

UNESCO to make its publications available free of charge as part of a new Open Access policy

We can end world hunger if we end violence to women.

World Day to Combat Desertification, 17 June 2013 - Don't let our future dry up