News from Peace Partnership International
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Please find below some news from Peace Partnership International.
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Brian Ward
News from Peace Partnership International
Website http://www.peacepartintl.org/
1. Peace Partnership International an NGO Associated with United Nations
On June 30, 2008, Peace Partnership International’s application for official status as an NGO associated with the Department of Public Information of the United Nations was approved. This association provides us, among other things, access to UN facilities (including the NGO Resource Center), briefings for NGOs (which feature UN officials, Government delegates, and other experts), and observer status at open meetings of UN bodies. Importantly, it greatly enhances our global networking capacity to further our mission of forging partnerships for a culture of peace, including the campaign for a General Assembly resolution calling for structures in government to support a culture of peace.
2. Minister for Peace in Northern Ireland!
A report from the ministry for peace campaign in the United Kingdom: The campaign to establish a Minister for Peace within the Northern Ireland Executive, as a step towards a full Ministry for Peace, was launched 21 May 2008 in the Long Gallery at Stormont, the seat of the Northern Ireland Assembly. Read more…
3. Smart Security and the End of War
In this article, David Korten writes: “We humans have arrived at a defining moment. We must bring ourselves into balance with one another and Earth or suffer the consequences of social and environmental collapse. It creates a unique opportunity for bold action to end war as an instrument of foreign policy, convert to a peace economy, and create a world that works for all.”
Korten calls upon nations of the world to incorporate Article 9 of Japan’s constitution into their own constitution, as was called for in September 2007 at the Global Summit for Ministries and Departments of Peace in Japan. Read more…
4. The Shifting Grounds of Conflict and Peacebuilding: Stories and Lessons
This new book by John W. McDonald with the assistance of Noa Zanolli “contains the professional life lessons of Ambassador McDonald and offers his insight into international issues, providing frank and informed discussion on the environment, women’s rights, the global water crisis, sustainable resources, international development, and, above all, peace. Those looking to be inspired into action should read this book to receive guidance about how one person can make all the difference toward building a lasting peace. Ambassador John W. McDonald is a lawyer, diplomat, former international civil servant, development expert, peacebuilder, and the co-founder and chairman of the Institute for Multi-Track Diplomacy.” He is also a member of the Advisory Board of the National Peace Academy. Read more…
5. Costa Rica Government to Host the Next Global Summit
We just received word that the Government of Costa Rica has offered to officially host the Fourth Global Summit for Ministries and Departments of Peace, which will take place in that country in September 2009. This marks the first Summit to have such official recognition from the government of a host country.
This email was sent by Peace Partnership, International, a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Donations to Peace Partnership International are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Contact information:
Peace Partnership International
935 South B Street
San Mateo CA 94401, USA
Phone/Fax: 1-650-525-1297
General correspondence: info[@]peacepartintl.org