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WHAT ARE YOU DOING FOR PEACE?
In 2001, the United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution establishing an annual day of global ceasefire and non-violence on 21 September. International Peace Day is a chance for the world to come together and gain commitment from our families, friends and communities for peace. Since Peace Day coincided this year with Iran's Commemoration of the Martyrdom of Imam Ali, the UNAMA Office in Iran has decided to hold this event in October in the Melal Cultural Center (Sunday 26 October, 8 am - 3 pm) and the Khavaran Cultural Center (18-21 October, 9 am - 7 pm) in Tehran. Peace cartoons designed by the Afghan artists Ali Zada, Samedi and Sargardan as well as peace posters by UNAMA, UNICEF, WFP, and UNHCR will be exhibited at these venues.
In 2007 over 100 million people were active on Peace Day in 192 countries. There were life-saving initiatives in 14 countries and over 80 activities in Afghanistan alone where 1.4 million children were vaccinated against polio.
For further information, please contact:
UNAMA Liaison Office in Iran
United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan
39 Shahrzad Blvd, Darrous, Tehran
Islamic Republic of Iran
tel: 021-22867968
fax: 021-22867187
Khavaran Cultural Center
Khorassan Sq., Khavaran St., Tehran
Tel: 021-33717038
Fax: 021-33708496
Melal Cultural Center
Qeytariyeh Park (Amir Kabir House), Qeytariyeh Blvd, Sadr Highway, Tehran
Tel: 021- 22212392, 22204453
Fax: 021-22671717
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