Sydney’s Celebrations for UN International Day of Peace

For the first time, Martin Place will play host to a 14 hour peace vigil as Sydneysiders, city workers, school children and tourists come together to celebrate the United Nations’ International Day of Peace, Monday 21 September 2009. Coordinated by the Ministry for Peace for the fourth year in a row, the vigil marks the United Nations’ global call for ceasefire and non-violence, with Sydney displaying the city’s desire for a peaceful existence on the day. The event will be telecast for the first time to the city of Assisi, known worldwide as the ‘city of peace.’

Global Alliance Summit

This September, representatives from all over the world will be gathering in San Jose Costa Rica for the 4th Global Alliance Summit for Ministries & Departments of Peace (September 17-21st). In an effort to bring this historic gathering to the widest possible audience we have created gasummit.org. Please come to our site for updated pictures of the summit, view our welcome video, read news articles, and watch Summit events live on your computer.