World March for Peace and Non Violence

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Comment by Ron Alexander on December 22, 2009 at 6:08am

WORD FOR THE DAY(gratefulness.org)
Tuesday, Dec. 22
There is no way to peace.
Peace is the way. A.J. Muste

Happy Holy Days, EveryOne, One Love, ron

Comment by WoodstockCouncil for World Peace on November 26, 2009 at 8:18am

Comment by WoodstockCouncil for World Peace on November 26, 2009 at 8:17am

We'll be there with you on Monday, November 30, 2009. By continuing to work together for peace we will make the world a better place.

Comment by Sandra Daubney on October 18, 2009 at 4:07pm

World March for Peace and Non Violence, Delhi, India

Comment by Sandra Daubney on October 18, 2009 at 12:52pm

The World March Team is now in South Korea. When the March started in Wellington, nearly 2 and a half weeks ago, there were simultaneously World March Celebrations held around the World. In Paris at the Eiffel Tower over 700 people formed a human peace sign and in Milan, Italy nearly 5000 sang John Lennon's "Imagine." As the team travels it seems more and more children are joining the March. This March is and will make a huge difference to human awareness and non acceptance of violence in of it's forms. Each person does make a difference. When we combine the possiblities of what we can do are endless. The next stop is Japan and then Russia ans the start of the European tour. When they are in Berlin the Noble Laureates will present them with a peace charter for them to take to all the countries to gather signatures from country heads, organisations, companies- asking for peace.
I am excited to meet the team again in Mexico and participate in the last part of the March through Central and South America to Punta de Vacas. To watch thier videos go to wmbaseteam on You Tube.

Comment by Ron Alexander on October 6, 2009 at 7:29pm

"A small body of determined spirits fired by an unquenchable faith in their mission can alter the course of history."~Mohandas Gandhi

Comment by Ron Alexander on October 6, 2009 at 4:07pm

I agree with Mother Teresa, "The Ancient One", which I tried to portray in my "discussion" above - "Anti-war or Peace Activist?" Peacefully yours, ron

Comment by The Ancient One on October 5, 2009 at 6:21am

"I was once asked why I don't participate in anti-war demonstrations. I said that I will never do that, but as
soon as you have a pro-peace rally, I'll be there." ....Mother Teresa

"When I am hungry, give me someone that I can feed.
And when I am thirsty, give me someone who needs a drink.
When I'm cold, give me someone to keep warm. And when I grieve, give me someone to console."
..Mother Teresa

Comment by Sandra Daubney on October 4, 2009 at 11:15pm

The World March for Peace and Non Violence starts in Wellington, New Zealand.

Comment by Sandra Daubney on October 4, 2009 at 11:08pm

The World March began in New Zealand on October 2, 2009, the anniversary of Gandhi’s birth, declared the “International Day of Non-Violence” by the United Nations. It will conclude in the Andes Mountains (Punta de Vacas, Aconcagua, Argentina) on January 2, 2010. The March will last 90 days, three long months of travel. It will pass through all climates and seasons, from the hot summer of the tropics and the deserts, to the winter of Siberia. The stages will be the longest American and Asian, both almost a month. A permanent base of a hundred people of different nationalities will complete the journey.


Why?

Because we can end world hunger with 10% of what is spent on arms. Imagine how life would be if 30-50% of the arms budget went toward improving people’s lives instead of being used for destruction.

Because eliminating wars and violence means leaving human pre-history behind and taking a giant step forward in the evolution of our species..

Because we are accompanied by the voices of so many war-torn generations that came before us. The echo of their voices still resounds throughout the world, wherever armed conflict leaves its sinister memorial to the dead, disappeared, disabled and displaced.

Because a “world without wars” is an image that opens the future and seeks to become reality in every corner of the planet, as violence gives way to dialog.

The moment has come for the voiceless to be heard! Out of agonizing and urgent need, millions of human beings are crying out for an end to wars and violence.

We can make that happen by uniting all the forces of pacifism and active non-violence worldwide.


When?

The World March began in New Zealand on October 2, 2009, the anniversary of Gandhi’s birth, declared the “International Day of Non-Violence” by the United Nations. It will conclude in the Andes Mountains (Punta de Vacas, Aconcagua, Argentina) on January 2, 2010.

The March will last 90 days, three long months of travel. It will pass through all climates and seasons, from the hot summer of the tropics and the deserts, to the winter of Siberia.


Who is participating?

The March was initiated by “World Without Wars,” an international organization that has been working for 15 years in the fields of pacifism and non-violence.

The World March, however, will be created and shaped by everyone. Open to any person, organization, collective, group, political party, business, etc., that shares the same aspirations and sensibility, this project is not something closed. Instead, it is a journey that will be progressively enriched as different initiatives set their contributions in motion.

That is why this is an invitation to anyone and everyone to participate freely. So that wherever the March goes, the local people can contribute their creativity in a great convergence of multiple activities.

There’s space for everything the imagination is capable of conceiving.

The possible channels of participation are multiple and diverse, including virtual participation in the March through Internet.
This is a march by and for the people, with hopes of reaching most of the world’s population. For this reason we are asking all media to spread the word about this journey around the world for Peace and Non-violence.


What is going to happen?

In every city the March visits, local individuals and groups will organize forums, meetings, festivals, conferences, and events (sports, cultural, social, musical, artistic, educational, etc., depending on their own creative initiative.

At this time hundreds of projects have already been set in motion by different individuals and organizations.


What are our goals?

To denounce the dangerous world situation that is leading us closer and closer to nuclear war, which would be the greatest catastrophe in human history – a dead end.

To give a voice to the majority of world citizens who want peace. Although the majority of the human race opposes the arms race, we are not sending out a unified signal. Instead we are letting ourselves be manipulated by a powerful minority and suffering the consequences. The time has come to stand together and show our opposition. Join a multitude of others in sending a clear signal, and your voice will have to be heard!

To achieve the eradication of nuclear weapons; the progressive and proportional reduction of non-nuclear arms; the signing of non-aggression treaties among nations; and the renunciation by governments of war as a way to resolve conflicts.

To expose the many other forms of violence (economic, racial, sexual, religious…) that are currently hidden or disguised by their perpetrators; and to provide a way for all who suffer such violence to be heard.

To create global awareness - as has already happened with environmental issues - of the urgent need to condemn of all forms of violence and bring about real Peace.