Abbar Youth Initiative

Culture of Peace Campaign

International Day of Peace Celebration

Alexandria, Egypt, 21 September 2011

General Coordination: Nada Hassan

Date: 21 September 2011

Location: Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Alexandria, Egypt

Topic: Culture of Peace

Proposed Activities:

• On sea shore we will walk with fliers inviting people to the event and talk more about culture of peace
• Booths “face painting , culture center booths , initiatives booths ” which will spread more the culture of peace
• A Conflict Resolution Session which will me be repeated 3 times
• A video about the international day of peace and we will have some speeches from day organizers all related to the idea of peace
• A peace Concert with some youth bands

The International Day of Peace (“Peace Day”) provides an opportunity for individuals, organizations and nations to create practical acts of peace on a shared date. It was established by a United Nations resolution in 1981 to coincide with the opening of the General Assembly. The first Peace Day was celebrated in September 1982. It is observed by many nations, political groups, military groups, and peoples.