INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE

When and Where:

• Upper Riccarton School and Community Library Thursday 22 September 3.00-5.00pm
• Shirley Library Sunday 18 September 1:30-3:30pm

World peace is achievable:

The Baha'i international community (BIC) is a non-governmental organisation representing the Baha'i Faith with significant offices at the New York and Geneva branches of the United Nations (as well as in Brussels, Jakarta, Addis Ababa). It enjoys consultative status with the UN Economic Social Council; UN Children’s Fund; WHO, UN Development Fund for Women; and UN Environment Program. It works to promote world peace by applying Baha'i principles to develop a united and sustainable civilisation.

The BIC focuses on the advancement of human rights, the advancement of women, universal education, economic development, and the protection of the environment. It will be clear from these areas of focus that the Baha'i community regards world peace as being more than just an end to war (but also has practical guidelines as to how that can be realised). The short talk will present some of these ideas and will welcome related questions.

Following the talk, we will enjoy one or two communal art activities to experience the constructive peace that arises when diverse people work together in harmony.