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...

Youth Peace Parliament 2009

Acting Minister for Youth The Hon. Linda Burney MP Wednesday, 12 August 2009 Around 100 young people from NSW have gathered at Parliament House today to debate peace in politics at the inaugural Youth Peace Parliament, said Acting Minister for Youth, Linda Burney. Minister Burney officially opened the event that was organised by the Ministry for Peace, a non-profit organisation calling on the...