"Nonviolence is a way of life for courageous people" - Dr. M. L. King, Jr.

January 1st is recognized annually as the World Day of Peace.

The United Nations invited the world to celebrate One Day In Peace - January 1, 2000 - as the beginning of the International Decade for the Culture of Peace & Nonviolence for the Children of the World!

•  1000 organizations in almost 140 nations participated in this launch for a better world...

•  Over 100 governments, 25 US Governors and Hundreds of Mayors around the world pledged their support.

•  One Day In Peace was included in New Year's Celebrations across the globe as the world PEACEFULLY greeted the Year 2000.

•  In December, 2000 the United States Congress declared that every January 1 should be celebrated as a day of peace and sharing in the United States.

•  In November 2001, the United Nations invited the world to observe every January 1 as ONE DAY IN PEACE.

•  In September 2006, the United States Congress once again affirmed that January 1 should be celebrated as Global Family Day: One Day of Peace & Sharing

What can you do to help the world celebrate?

May Peace Prevail On Earth
 

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