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MI community marks International Day of Peace

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Friday, September 20, 2024   

This Saturday marks the International Day of Peace and the advocacy group Nonviolent Peaceforce is kicking off a series of family-friendly events in Midland.

The focus of the day is to encourage nations and individuals to resolve conflicts without violence. Nonviolent Peaceforce aims to inspire the Midland community through stage performances, the dedication of a "peace pole" and giveaways of a special book on fostering peace.

Judy Timmons, treasurer and historian of Nonviolent Peaceforce Midland, underscored the commitment to resolving conflicts through dialogue rather than violence, especially in light of the many conflicts playing out on the world stage.

"We have to listen to one another before we can bring about peace," Timmons urged. "We have to understand where the other person is coming from. You know, I think more than ever, we need to focus our efforts on peace and how we can promote peace in our everyday lives."

The International Day of Peace was established by the United Nations in 1981, initially intended as a day of ceasefire and nonviolence.

At the United Nations headquarters in New York, the U.N. Secretary-General will ring the Peace Bell to honor the day. This year's theme is "Cultivating a Culture of Peace." Timmons pointed out her group believes in teaching children the values of peaceful resolution. She noted prior to the pandemic days, they went into schools to teach anti-bullying, with a program called, "Be aware, play fair, show you care."

"We've taught over 1,100 area students how to recognize what is a bully, and why are they a bully?" Timmons explained. "And how you can befriend a bully, if you will."

Timmons added the organization is working on resuming school visits. Events worldwide include educational programs, peace walks, cultural performances and advocacy campaigns.

Disclosure: Nonviolent Peaceforce contributes to our fund for reporting on Criminal Justice, Human Rights/Racial Justice, Peace, and Social Justice. If you would like to help support news in the public interest, click here.


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