307 Cities of Peace in 64 countries on all six continents

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HAPPY NEW YEAR! Year 2020 has been extremely difficult for many around the globe -- not only because of the pandemic but also the compounded effects of violence: hunger, poverty, war, lack of education, dictatorial regimes, crime, injustice, and other causes of hardship and overpowering grief. We must extend our compassion. Peacemakers must innovate and work harder for global peace.Those of us in better circumstances must stand with those who face these deeep challenges. How, against all odds, do we change the world? Internationsl Citis of Peace may well be humanity's best hope! Why? Innovation. Hard work. Practical peacemaking. Thousands of committed volunteers. Our delivery of Covid relief, for instance, came quickly and efficiently to 33 African communities. Peace leaders in China, Korea, Gaza are embracing the City of Peace ideal. Even in war-torn countries such as Palestine and Afghanistan, we are empowering those leaders who know the needs of their community and are choosing nonviolent solutions. WHAT BETTER WAY TO TAKE A STAND FOR PEACE THEN TO DONATE TO THIS GLOBE-CHANGING MOVEMENT? BE A PART. JOIN US NOW. CLICK HERE. WE THANK YOU! 307 Cities of Peace in 64 countries on all six continents, from Busan, South Korea to Bradford, England to La Paz in Bolivia and Sedona in the United States: communities are transforming their culture to one of peace through volunteer service. This Holiday Season, we are grateful. Inspired to do more. We are blessed to have so many peacemakers around the globe as friends and colleagues. Stay safe. Stay engaged. Stay committed.

TRIBUTE TO MIL MILENIOS DE PAZ Inés Palemoque, the founder of Mil Milenios de Paz and a Board Member of Cities of Peace, Inc., has worked tirelessly for decades to change the culture of Argentina and Uruguay to a more peaceful society. To become a City Committed to Peace, a City must make an official declaration, signed by the Mayor or Council, to dedicate their community to peace. Over 20 Cities have done that and Inés Palemoque has presented the Roerch Flag of Peace at a City ceremony to be flown each year on Peace Day. "The Roerich Pact and the Banner of Peace were created and promoted by Nicolas Roerich, in order to protect the treasures of human genius, establishing that educational, artistic, scientific and religious institutions, as well as places of cultural relevance, they were to be declared inviolable, and respected by all nations, both in times of war and in times of peace. On April 15, 1935, the Roerich Pact was signed at the White House, in the presence of the then President of the United States Franklin D. Roosevelt, by representatives of 21 governments from all over the Americas." Due to the alliance between Mil Milenios De Paz and International Cities of Peace, each City Committed to Peace automatically becomes a City of Peace. This month, San Lorenzo in the Province of Santa Fe, Argentina was the latest City Committed to Peace. Due to the alliance between Mil Milenios De Paz and International Cities of Peace, each City Committed to Peace automatically becomes a City of Peace. San Lorenzo became our 300th International City of Peace, providing an important milestone on our way to 1000 Cities of Peace by Year 2025. Congratulations to Inés and all in South America who fly the Flag of Peace and endeavor toward a more perfect world.

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Nakivale, Uganda, 284th City of Peace Jonothan Djumbe of the Nakivale Refugee Settlement in Uganda is founder of Innovation School, which is dedicated to teaching children and empowering women and men of the Settlement. As the second Refugee Camp International City of Peace, the work is very important to many who have been living in the Settlement for decades. WEBPAGE Limbe, Cameroon: 285th City of Peace Michael Ambe Ngwa founded the Green and Better World organization to bring greater safety, prosperity and quality of life to his community. Their mission is to provide skills to communities which will enable each and every one to contribute in making the world peaceful and friendly for all to live in. WEBPAGE

Gaza City, Palestine: 286th City of Peace Mr. Malek Yusef Abu Amra al-Husseini, founder of the Justice and Peace Party now establishing Gaza City as an International City of Peace based on advocacy and work for nonviolent progress in Palestine. In signing the Letter of Intent from International Cities of Peace, the community organization focuses on nonviolent methods of promoting safety, prosperity, and quality of life as the consensus values of peace. WEBPAGE Moncton, Riverview, and Dieppe, Canada: 287th, 288th, 289th Cities of Peace The Peace Leaders Collaborative of Greater Moncton is a local-global initiative that grew organically from the strength and diversity of a few passionate people talking at a kitchen table. "As part of the kitchen table conversation, we ignited a vision to create an engaging, community-wide movement dedicated to fostering harmonious relationships with ourselves, others and the natural world." The three municipalities; Moncton, Riverview, and Dieppe make up Greater Moncton. Here, you will find a fast-growing, diversified community where development strategies place citizens and the environment as key pillars to achieving sustainability. WEBPAGE

Kwa Dukuza-Ballito, South Africa: 290th City of Peace Managay Pillay and her colleagues creaed the Luah Project, which endeavors to uplift communities who have no access to electricity. The organization and members of the group are focused on the values of improved quality of life, health and safety and security. WEBPAGE St. Petersburg, United States: 291st City of Peace Mayor Rick Kriseman and the citizens of St. Petersburg continue their City’s many initiatives and programs toward a growing Culture of Peace in their community. St. Petersburg Proclaimed as a City of Compassion as well as a City of Peace in order to recognize formally their intention and efforts to instill a peace culture for children and adults alike. WEBPAGE

Durban, South Africa: 292nd City of Peace Dr Ralf Doepke of the Breath of Africa Tours & Safaris is building bridges with many programs, including the Natest Primary School, the first school President Nelson Mandela visited in 1997. Mandela was on hand to open the school library. The school is committed to peace and reconciliation through education. WEBPAGE Cotonou, Benin: 293rd City of Peace Gérard Metonhessa is founder of the United For The Peace of Africa (UPA) Initiative, a collaborative group of dedicated to promoting Peace and Development in Africa. They envision a world of people motivated by peace and development rather than conflict, terrorism, hatred and fear. WEBPAGE

Tamera, Portugal: 294th City of Peace Sabine Lichtenfels, co-founder of Tamera and Head of the Global Love School, is a peace-researcher and theologist. Janni Marianne Hentrich is the Liaison for the Tamera: International City of Peace initiative. The Village provides an example and inspiration for not only the area around the land of Monte do Cerro in Reliquias, Portugal but also for others around the world interested in creating a culture of peace. WEBPAGE Budaka, Uganda: 295th City of Peace Michael Soikya is the founder and Executive Direct of Action for Community Welfare, a community based organization committed to improving the quality of life for orphans, vulnerable children and youth. The Basimba people of the Leopard Clan are the Katunku, Ngulya, Kaabya, Mwati, Kabolesa, Namuyonjo, Ntembe of Lupada, Naboa Sub-County, Budaka County, Budaka District who live among the Bagwere but trace their origin from Tanzania and Zambia. WEBPAGE

Paternoster, South Africa: 296th City of Peace The citizens of Paternoster, South Africa have a long legacy of peacemaking. The town is a beautiful fishing village on the West Coast of South Africa that encourages citizens to “be aware of the plight of some of the Paternoster villagers and actively lend a supporting hand.” WEBPAGE

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Joseph Wanjala Okumu of the Bungoma City of Peace and Reconciliation group has eleven members who came together for the purpose of promoting peace in the city. As a result for recurrent post-election violence activities in the county, which also led to death, suffering of children and women, loss of property, mentally and psychological torture within the community and families in the city, the group aims at promoting peace and reconciliation. WEBPAGE Rongo, Kenya: 299th City of Peace Helida Adhiambo Okello founded a community-based peace organization, the Network for Peace Education, which works for deprived women, youth, and children of Rongo. A legend concerning Rongo flying the first kite is told in the waiting room of Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room, in which Rongo is voiced by Ernest Tavares. Helida continues the important community peacework in Rongo and she is joined by her family and friends. WEBPAGE San Lorenzo, Argentina: 300th City of Peace The latest City Committed to Peace under the mentorship of Mil Milenios de Paz, San Lorenzo has chosen a safe, just, free, and reliable peace. Committed to the values and respect life in all its forms, the community will now flourish under the Banner of Peace of Nicholas Roerich. WEBPAGE Siaya, Kenya: 301st City of Peace Hillary Onyango Were has a Masters in Divinity and founded the Physical and Psychosocial Development Organization (PHYDO Kenya), a youth led nonprofit, community based organization in 2009, with the mandate of mainstreaming rural community issues and concerns within the paradigms of policy and development framework. WEBPAGE Ibanda, D.R. Congo: 302nd City of Peace Patrick Sadiki Masemo and his colleagues have many projects planned as they evolve as a City of Peace. Project include support for training young people in different life professions to give them hope of living in peace instead of enlisting in armed groups. WEBPAGE Jinja, Uganda: 303rd City of Peace Fagiyo Rogers is Musoga by tribe and a community leader. “The situation in Jinja is good,” he says, “because Jinja City is surrounded by river Nile and Lake Victoria. People here are focused on agriculture. They grow both food crops and cash crops such as cassava, coffee, maize etc." WEBPAGE Scarletta Zanclea, Italy: 304th City of Peace Maria de Luca is associated with the famous Scaletta Castle and many socio-cultural events, of which she and her colleagues hope to organize more and bring a culture of peace to their community. The City of Peace was mentored by peace ambassador and artist Gladys Cantelmi. WEBPAGE NSIT UBIUM, AKWA IBOM, NIGERIA: 305th City of Peace Nsit Ubium consists of two Clans: the Nsit and Ubium with 31 villages in Nsit clan and 33 in Ubium clan. Traditionally, the two clans, Nsit and Ubium, identify themselves along ethnic lineage. Liaison for the new City of Peace in Akwa Ibom State, Nsisongabasi Benson is an electrical engineering graduate. “I intend to bring in security patrol team to stabilize peace in the community.” WEBPAGE Tabora, Tanzania: 306th City of Peace Mayaya Mack is founder of Sustainable Beekeeping and Human Development (SuBeHuDe Tanzania) among other initiatives. The new Liaison for Tabora is also co-founder and Project Coordinator at The New Wash Burn Foundation (NWBF) and co-founder of Ecosystem Restoration Camps Tanzania (ERC-TZ). He is also the country promoter and board member at Voice of Africans Youth for Good Governance – Tanzania Chapter. WEBPAGE World Unity – A New Level of Peace Peace building and actionable steps for International Cities of Peace by Lisa & Brian Berman • AwakeningPeace.org Building a Culture of Peace in Your Community As human beings, we have a tendency to see ourselves as separate from others. This perception is a root cause of hierarchical dominance and violence. We are facing a paradox: being our unique individual self with our own special gifts and needs. And we are equally learning to be selfless, putting “we” before “me,”, seeing ourselves as part of the collective consciousness that unifies us all. If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other -- Mother Teresa In 1999, the United Nations defined eight action areas for a Culture of Peace and Non-violence. It consists of values, attitudes and behaviors that reject violence, injustice and solving problems through dialogue and negotiation among individuals, groups and nations. How would you describe the culture in your community? Reflect on these areas: Education for building a culture of peace vs. rules, orders, and a power-based governance using force Sustainable economic and social development vs. exploitation of nature

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Sharing conversation, deep listening as a gift we give to others, understanding someone else’s needs, companionship, mentorship, problem solving solutions are directly linked to peace, our health and well-being. The need to belong is actually among our most basic needs. Belonging, to be seen, and to be heard are essential. They increase our personal capacity for resilience in challenging times and for overcoming traumas. Everything that is needed to build a culture of peace already exists in each one of us. Our essence is peace. Peace is the fundamental asset we have to build community, for personal growth, and to the very survival of our planet. A peaceful co-existence is essential for ensuring productive, meaningful lives and sustainable societies. Peace is the power within you. Action steps: What are the needs for greater peace in your community? What peace building steps can you promote or provide in the most important areas? Join other individuals or organizations: in the pursue of your goals for peace building. Evaluate and set clear objectives, be inclusive. Maintain peace within. What better way to work for peace? Please donate. Click here! International Cities of Peace http://www.internationalcitiesofpeace.org info@internationalcitiesofpeace.org To see STORIES OF SUCCESS in global peacemaking, click here! unsubscribe © 2020 International Cities of Peace; ® International Cities of Peace

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NEWSCAST Global, 15 ianuarie 2021

Orașele internaționale de pace au implementat o nouă capacitate de baze de date care va oferi Asociației noastre de orașe un instrument puternic pentru comunicarea știrilor și informațiilor către și de la legăturile și prietenii noștri din întreaga lume.

• Lucrăm din greu la un plan strategic care va poziționa și organiza orașe internaționale de pace pentru a ne atinge obiectivul de 1000 de orașe de pace până în anul 2025.

Aceasta este o viziune dificil de realizat și profund necesară, care va necesita inovație organizațională și intensă dedicare.

Membrii consiliului sunt implicați în elaborarea acestui document. Vom trimite legăturilor pentru fiecare oraș al păcii pentru contribuția și ideile dvs. Asta va veni la sfârșitul lunii februarie.•

Cei care iau în calcul o inițiativă a Orașului Păcii pentru comunitatea lor se pot implica prin trimiterea ideilor dvs. la: info@internationalcitiesofpeace.org•

În următoarele două săptămâni vor exista multe noi orașe de pace, inclusiv două noi orașe din China, unde se depune un efort profund de vindecare și de ridicare deasupra traumelor istorice devastatoare care au continuat din cel de-al doilea război mondial. Platforma International Cities of Peace contribuie la acest efort oferind un mijloc de vindecare culturală la nivel de oraș.

Progresul va depinde, desigur, de cetățenii acelor mari orașe, totuși ei beneficiază de faptul că știu că orașele de pace din întreaga lume traversează, de asemenea, transformări similare către o cultură mai largă a păcii.

Rămâneți la curent cu pagina noastră de Facebook și cu alte știri.•

Vă rugăm să stați în siguranță. Această lume are nevoie acum de pacificatori mai mult ca niciodată. Împreună, așa cum spunea Martin Luther King Jr. „arcul universului moral este lung, dar se apleacă spre dreptate”.

Împreună, nu am nicio îndoială, Orașele legăturilor de pace vor îndoi arcul istoriei către un viitor, atunci când umanitatea va considera siguranța, prosperitatea și calitatea vieții care vor reduce violența și traumele și vor oferi pace tuturor din fiecare comunitate.

Vă mulțumim pentru dedicarea dvs. pentru o lume mai bună.
J. Fred Arment
Facilitator, Orașe internaționale de pacewww.internationalcitiesofpeace.org

NOTĂ: Mai jos sunt două fotografii. Primul provine dintr-o întâlnire în statul Akwa Ibom, o colaborare a șapte orașe ale păcii din Nigeria. A doua fotografie este din Weifang, China, în provincia Shandong, în curând va fi cel mai nou oraș al păcii.




Global NEWSCAST, January 15, 2021

International Cities of Peace has deployed a new Database capability that will give our Association of Cities a powerful tool for communicating news and information to and from our Liaisons and friends around the world.

• We are working hard on a Strategic Plan that will position and organize International Cities of Peace to achieve our goal of 1000 Cities of Peace by Year 2025. That is a difficult-to-achieve and profoundly needed vision that will require organizational innovation and intense dedication. Board members are involved in drafting this document. We will send to the Liaisons for each City of Peace for your input and ideas. That will come to you in late February.

• Those who are considering a City of Peace initiative for their community can become involved by sending your ideas to: info@internationalcitiesofpeace.org

• Over the next two weeks there will be many New Cities of Peace, including two new Cities in China, where there is a profound effort to heal and rise above the devastating historical traumas that have carried forward from World War II. The International Cities of Peace platform is helping in that effort by providing a means of Citywide cultural healing. Progress will depend, of course, on the citizens of those great Cities, yet they benefit from knowing that Cities of Peace around the globe are also going through similar transformations toward a more extensive culture of peace. Stay tuned to our Facebook page and to further Newscasts.

• Please stay safe. This world needs peacemakers now more than ever. Together, as Martin Luther King Jr. said "the arc of the moral universe is long but it bends toward justice." Together, I have no doubt, Cities of Peace Liaisons will bend the arc of history toward a future when humanity takes for granted the safety, prosperity, and quality of life that will reduce violence and trauma and provide peace to all in each and every community.

Thank you for your dedication to a better world.

J. Fred Arment
Facilitator, International Cities of Peace

www.internationalcitiesofpeace.org

NOTE: Below are two photos. The first is from a meeting in Akwa Ibom State, a collaboration of seven Cities of Peace in Nigeria. The second photo is from Weifang, China in the Shandong Province, soon to be our newest City of Peace.






Cataline, Arment ne scrie constant despre realizarile lui in domeniul pacii. Am comunicat si transmis filme, poze si actiunile noastre. Este pacat ca unul dintre ai nostri sa nu se ocupe de asta.....Andrei, daca vrea se ocupe cu Aiesecul lui.