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The
Vigil for International Peace is a transformational,
grassroots effort dedicated to promulgate peace through
participation in art, song, dance, music, prayer and
ceremony. The purpose of this Vigil is to awaken humanity
to harmony and peace through the power of intent and
celebration. Our vision is to heal and bridge our lives
and communities to achieve divinity alignment and recognize
the oneness in all.
Susana Bastarrica,
founder organizer, has been instrumental in expanding
the vision of the Central
Park Bandshell Peace Vigil each year, this
being reflected in the sheer number of international
artists participating to make each event unique and
vibrant.
In its 5th year,
The Vigil for International Peace was inspired by
The United Nations 2001 resolution 55/282 designating
September 21st of each year as an "International
Day of Peace" and to have the entire World observe
a full day of "global ceasefire and nonviolence." |
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| United
Nations Resolution 55/282 |
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In
1981 the United
Nations General Assembly passed resolution
36/67 declaring an International Day of Peace.
In 2001, the United Nations General Assembly
adopted a new resolution 55/282 stating that
starting in 2002, the International
Day of Peace should be observed on 21
September each year.
Resolution 55/282: "Declares that the
International Day of Peace shall henceforth
be observed as a day of global ceasefire and
non-violence, an invitation to all nations and
people to honour a cessation of hostilities
for the duration of the Day. The Assembly invited
all Member States, organizations of the United
Nations system, regional and non-governmental
organizations and individuals to commemorate
the Day in an appropriate manner, including
through education and public awareness, and
to cooperate with the United Nations in establishing
a global ceasefire. |
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