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Segment 0 – Before Broadcast

Segment 1 – Opening

Segment 2 – OMMM

Segment 3 – AY Young

Segment 4 – Pause the World For Peace/Good News Broadcasting

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2024 Theme: Cultivating a Culture of Peace

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the United Nations General Assembly’s adoption of the Declaration and Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace.

In that declaration, the United Nations’ most inclusive body recognized that peace “not only is the absence of conflict, but also requires a positive, dynamic participatory process where dialogue is encouraged and conflicts are solved in a spirit of mutual understanding and cooperation.”

In a world with rising geopolitical tensions and protracted conflicts, there has never been a better time to remember how the UN General Assembly came together in 1999 to lay out the values needed for a culture of peace. These include: respect for life, human rights and fundamental freedoms; the promotion of non-violence through education, dialogue and cooperation; commitment to peaceful settlement of conflicts; and adherence to freedom, justice, democracy, tolerance, solidarity, cooperation, pluralism, cultural diversity, dialogue and understanding at all levels of society and among nations.

In follow-up resolutions, the General Assembly recognized further the importance of choosing negotiations over confrontation and of working together and not against each other.

The Constitution of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) starts with the notion that “wars begin in the minds of men so it is in the minds of men that the defences of peace must be constructed”. It is this notion that framed the theme and logo of this year’s observance of the International Day of Peace. The ideas of peace, the culture of peace, need to be cultivated in the minds of children and communities through formal and informal education, across countries and generations.

The International Day of Peace has always been a time to lay down weapons and observe ceasefires. But it now must also be a time for people to see each other’s humanity. Our survival as a global community depends on that.

Background

The International Day of Peace was established in 1981 by the United Nations General Assembly. Two decades later, in 2001, the General Assembly unanimously voted to designate the Day as a period of non-violence and cease-fire.

• International Day of Conscience
• International Day of Sport for Development and Peace
• International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace
• International Day of Living Together in Peace
• International Day of UN Peacekeepers
• International Day of Non-Violence
• World Science Day for Peace and Development
• International Day of Neutrality

• Secretary-General’s Appeal for Global Ceasefire
• United Nations Messengers of Peace

for more info, go to https://www.un.org/en/observances/international-day-peace

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HERE IS THE LINK http://goodnewsplanet.com/good-news-world-peace/ TO THE WHITE HOUSE ANNOUNCEMENT FOR CEASE FIRE THAT WE ANNOUNCED EARLIER THIS MORNING. 8/1/14

STATEMENT BY SECRETARY KERRY

The Situation in the Gaza Strip

The United States condemns in the strongest possible terms today’s attack, which led to the killing of two Israeli soldiers and the apparent abduction of another. It was an outrageous violation of the ceasefire negotiated over the past several days, and of the assurances given to the United States and the United Nations.

Hamas, which has security control over the Gaza Strip, must immediately and unconditionally release the missing Israeli soldier, and I call on those with influence over Hamas to reinforce this message.

After the horrific loss of life in this attack and its aftermath, it would be a tragedy if this outrageous attack leads to more suffering and loss of life on both sides of this conflict.  I have been in close touch with Prime Minister Netanyahu, with UN Special Coordinator Robert Serry and with other regional partners.  The international community must now redouble its efforts to end the tunnel and rocket attacks by Hamas terrorists on Israel and the suffering and loss of civilian life.

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LET’S START WITH THE HUMANITARIAN PEACE CEASE FIRE IN GAZA EMAIL THAT GOOD NEWS RECEIVED TODAY 7/31/14 FROM THE WHITE HOUSE.

Statement by the Press Secretary on the Humanitarian Ceasefire Announcement in Gaza

The United States strongly supports the humanitarian ceasefire announced in Gaza this evening.  We urge all parties to act with restraint until this humanitarian ceasefire begins at 8:00 a.m. local time on Friday, August 1, 2014, and to fully abide by their commitments.

We believe the only sustainable way to address Israel’s security concerns and enable Palestinians in Gaza to lead normal lives is through a permanent cease-fire agreement.  We urge the Israeli and Palestinian delegations to begin negotiations immediately in Cairo, at the invitation of Egypt, aimed at achieving a durable ceasefire.  The United States stands ready to support the successful conclusion of these negotiations, working with Israel, the Palestinian Authority, Egypt, the United Nations, and other partners in the region.

Our Good News Thought: August 1, 2014, Brooklyn, New York.  This is GOOD NEWS that should be seen by everyone in the world, all 8 billion and growing on our planet. The GOOD NEWS is that one day  everyone will have a smartphone and see this email so we can all be on the same PEACE PAGE and be able to tell each other AND REJOICE THAT A WAR IS OVER.  A WAR ANYWHERE IS A WAR EVERYWHERE. let peace prevail on earth…

When someone dies anywhere we all die everywhere, especially by violence.  We shall overcome, we shall overcome,one day…TODAY IS THE DAY, TODAY IS THE NOW, TODAY HAS WON IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND THE WIN IS FOR EVERYONE BECAUSE WE ARE EVERYONE.

Please join us September 21 worldwide to celebrate the International Day of Peace.  Come to Central Park New York, Imam Center in L.A.for Peace Sunday, follow peaceoneday.org, and watch peaceday.tv and create a peace day party and let us know what you are doing.

Create PRACTICAL ACTS OF PEACE. WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER.  ALL WE ARE IS WHAT WE ARE FOR EACH OTHER.  With Love, Good News Planet.

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What’s Your Good News?

For the full story, go to http://goodnewsplanet.com/peace-one-day-founder-jeremy-gilley/

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WHAT:          

WHY:              World Peace Day provides an opportunity for individuals, organizations and nations to create practical acts of peace on a shared date. The first Peace Day was celebrated on September 21, 1982. The intention of the   resolution is to have the entire world observe a full day of global ceasefire and nonviolence.

WHEN:          World Peace Day is September, 21^st, 2012.

HOW:             Enjoy spectacular live views of cities such as New York, Paris, London                                          and Sao Paulo by visiting www.earthcam.com/worldpeaceday.

Connect with EarthCam!

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/EarthCam/378827966436

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/earthcam

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/earthcam

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/earthcam

Dear Friends,

Friday 21 September is International Peace Day. To celebrate, in conjunction with Art Production Fund, I have made 3 different IMAGINE PEACE films which will be shown in Times Square on the MTV, Viacom and American Eagle Outfitters Video Billboards.

The American Eagle Billboard is amazing – it’s made from 12 different screens over a surface area of 15,000 square feet, and it’s over 225ft high! The video for that one has been tailor-made for each screen and looks spectacular!

If you are in New York, please come to Times Square, check them out and share your Instagram pictures using the hashtag #imaginepeaceTSQ.

The American Eagle screen is at 1551 Broadway, on the NW corner of 46th Street, and the film runs at quarter-past and quarter-to every hour.

The 2 Viacom screens are at 1515 Broadway, on the corners of 44th & 45th Streets, and their film shows at half-past every hour.

The MTV Screen is at 1520 Broadway between 44th & 45th Streets in a big gold picture frame, and the film for that shows on the hour, every hour.

More info at http://imaginepeace.com/archives/18503

IMAGINE PEACE: Think PEACE, Act PEACE, Spread PEACE.

love, yoko

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Peace One Day, Founder Jeremy Gilley speaks to Good News about the up-coming Elton John concert on Friday, September 21 at 7:30PM BST. It started with a crazy idea.

Celebrating Peace Day www.peaceoneday.com

TICKETS ON SALE FOR ELTON JOHN’S ONLY LONDON SHOW THIS YEAR

With special guests James Morrison and 2Cellos

For Peace One Day

Wembley Arena, Friday 21st September 2012

Part of the London 2012 Festival

The Peace One Day concert marks the last major event of the London 2012 Festival as well as Elton John’s only gig in the buzzing capital city: undisputedly the global hub of the year. Alongside performances by the BRIT award-winning James Morrison and internet sensations 2Cellos, there will be contributions from Peace One Day ambassador Jude Law and the organisation’s founder, Carnegie Wateler Peace prize-winner, Jeremy Gilley. The show is set to be the biggest event of Peace One Day’s groundbreaking 13-year history.

The non-profit organisation, which in 2001 led a process that resulted in the unanimous adoption by UN member states of the first ever annual day of global ceasefire and non-violence, works to institutionalise the idea of ‘Peace One Day’ on 21 September each year.

The Wembley Arena show, which will be filmed in HD and broadcast internationally, is the final in a trilogy of Peace One Dayconcerts produced as part of the London 2012 Festival, the spectacular nationwide celebration giving the opportunity for people across the UK to celebrate the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The second show in Derry-Londonderry on Thursday 21st June 2012 was the opening event of the London 2012 Festival in Northern Ireland and marked the three-month countdown to Peace Day 2012. The Wembley Arena show will handover to the Rio 2016  Olympic and Paralympic Games, whilst culminating this year’s Olympic Truce, as well as celebrating the Global Truce of Peace Day 2012.

Elton John said, “When Jeremy and Jude came to see me and told me about Peace One Day and the Global Truce 2012 campaign I had to get involved and support them. I am looking forward to seeing everyone on the 21st September at Wembley Arena and thrilled that James is joining us for this wonderful event!”

James Morrison said, “I’m really pleased to be performing once again for Peace One Day and fantastic to be working with Elton for this great cause”.

Jude Law, who is producing the concert with Gilley said, “I’ve been involved with Peace One Day for such a long time, and it’s thrilling that Elton, James Morrison and 2Cellos are performing at the Peace One Day Celebration on 21 September this year. It’ll be a wonderful event”

Jeremy Gilley said: “2012 is an incredible year for Peace One Day. Elton and James performing is a massive honour. The results for Global Truce 2012 are way beyond anything I anticipated, it’s a great year for Peace Day.”

Since the adoption of the Peace Day resolution in 2001, activities on 21 September have enabled families to be reunited, mosquito nets and food aid to be delivered and children to be vaccinated all over the world, as this ceasefire creates a window of opportunity for humanitarian efforts.

To book tickets call 0844 815 0815, 0871 231 0835

Or purchase online at wembleyarena.co.uk, seetickets.com

Official Hospitality packages are available by calling 08444 721 222 or online at eventtravel.com

About the Cultural Olympiad and London 2012 Festival

The London 2012 Cultural Olympiad is the largest cultural celebration in the history of the modern Olympic and Paralympic Movements.　Spread over four years, it is designed to give everyone in the UK a chance to be part of London 2012 and inspire creativity across all forms of culture, especially among young people.

The culmination of the Cultural Olympiad is the London 2012 Festival, the spectacular 12-week nationwide celebration bringing together leading artists from across the world with the very best from the UK, running from Midsummer’s Day on 21 June until the final day of the Paralympic Games on 9 September 2012.The London 2012 Festival celebrates the huge range, quality and accessibility of the UK’s world-class culture including dance, music, theatre, the visual arts, fashion, film, comedy and digital innovation, giving the opportunity for people across the UK to celebrate the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Principal funders of the Cultural Olympiad and London 2012 Festival are Arts Council England, Legacy Trust UK and the Olympic Lottery Distributor.　BP and BT are Premier Partners of the Cultural Olympiad and the London 2012 Festival.

For more details on the programme, to download the London 2012 Festival official guide and to sign up for information visit

www.london2012.com/festival

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NYC CENTRAL PARK BANDSHELL: SEPTEMBER 23 9AM-6PM. The Vigil for International Peace and Ecology. The Vigil for International Peace and Ecology is a transformational grassroots effort for past 11 years has dedicated to promulgate peace through music, art, poetry, dance and prayer. The purpose of this Vigil is to awaken humanity to harmony and peace through the power of intent and celebration. Our vision is to heal and bridge our lives and communities to achieve alignment and recognize the oneness in all. Throughout the day children’s choirs, artists, singers, World Peace Flag Ceremony and musicians will contribute to our program culminating with a grand finale by 6:00pm.
Celebrate with us; bring your family and friends to a fun day of interactive celebration. Kindly forward this information to all who might be interested. The organizers are: Rev. S. Bastarrica – Founding Organizer, James Cannings- Music Director. Gary Spolansky , S. Mazzarella – Stage Managers, Christ Van DerEssen Logistics Manager, VidSonDoz, Art Director Masters of Ceremonies: JOE FRANKLIN, JERSEY JIM SEREDA, INTERFAITH REVEREND PAUL SLADKUS. For information go to: vigils2012@gmail.com and website is: www.vigil4internationalpeace.org

Imagine – Lyrics by John Lennon

Imagine there’s no heaven
It’s easy if you try
No hell below us
Above us only sky
Imagine all the people living for today

Imagine there’s no countries
It isn’t hard to do
Nothing to kill or die for
And no religion too
Imagine all the people living life in peace

You, you may say
I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one
I hope someday you’ll join us
And the world will be as one

Imagine no possessions
I wonder if you can
No need for greed or hunger
A brotherhood of man
Imagine all the people sharing all the world

You, you may say
I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one
I hope someday you’ll join us
And the world will live as one
May Peace Prevail on Earth

LET THERE BE PEACE ON EARTH

(Jill Jackson / Mark Miller)

Let there be peace on earth

And let it begin with me.

Let there be peace on earth

The peace that was meant to be.

With God as our father

Brothers all are we.

Let me walk with my brother

In perfect harmony.

Let peace begin with me

Let this be the moment now.

With every step i take

Let this be my solemn vow.

To take each moment

And live each moment

With peace eternally.

Let ther be peace on earth,

And let it begin with me.

(child)

Let there be peace on earth

And let it begin with me.

Let there be peace on earth

The peace that was meant to be.

With god as our father

Brothers all are we.

Let me walk with my brother

In perfect harmony.

Let peace begin with me

Let this be the moment now.

With every step I take

Let this be my solemn vow.

To take each moment

And live each moment

In peace eternally.

Let there be peace on earth

And let it begin with me.

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