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Dear Reader, In this issue you can find recent peace-related news and forthcoming events in and around Coventry. Please do let us know of any peace-related news or activities happening in or near Coventry and we will be happy to add them to our website http://coventrycityofpeace.uk and include them in a future edition of this newsletter. Philip Brown
Coventry Lord Mayor's Committee for Peace & Reconciliation
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Peace-Related NewsIf you know of peace-related news please let us know. Write to covlmpc@gmail.com |
On 26 March 2024 United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Francesca Albanese, told the U.N.’s Human Rights Council in Geneva that she believes “the threshold indicating the commission of the crime of genocide against Palestinians as a group in Gaza has been met.” Listen to her report on the video below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4MhFkhkzvo?rel=0
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Congolese Residents of Coventry CORECOV is a charity organization that provides confidence and productivity in the community so that they can have a sense of purpose, access resources and skills that could turn their aspirations into reality, and make positive changes in their lives, aspire and achieve their full potential. It helps people who originated from the Republic Democratic of …
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Standing Together is a grassroots movement mobilizing Jewish and Palestinian citizens of Israel in pursuit of peace, equality, and social and climate justice. In the video US Senator Bernie Sanders meets two of the co-founders of Standing Together, Palestinian Israeli Sally Abed and National Co-Director of Standing Together, Jewish Israeli Alon-Lee Green, who are standing together in Israel for peace …
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On 23 February, the day before the U.N. Security Council met to mark the second anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis told the General Assembly "At Ukraine's request, we intend to organize by the summer a high-level conference on peace in Ukraine. I would therefore like to take this opportunity to invite all nations ... …
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From Singing for the Brain and the Thursday Music Group On behalf of both Singing for the Brain and the Thursday Music Group, I am writing to convey heartfelt condolences to the family members of Colin Scott. It is with heavy hearts and a profound sadness that we heard of Colin Scott's passing. He was a great man with a …
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I had the undiluted pleasure of working with Colin Scott for 38 years. In 1985, Colin moved to Coventry as the Manager of the Central Library. A few years later, he became my line manager. An exceptional manager, he brought out the best in all members of my team. 1994 proved to be a special year as Colin and I …
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It was with great sadness that Positive Images Festival lost one of our founders, Colin Scott. I know that it was felt by many in the city of Coventry and we have received some wonderful messages and emails, stating the impact that Colin has had on so many over the years, organisations, individuals, artists and performers, and we thank you …
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Forthcoming Peace-Related EventsIf you know of other peace-related events please let us know. Write to covlmpc@gmail.com |
24 April is International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace. Multilateralism is often defined in opposition to bilateralism and unilateralism. Strictly speaking, it indicates a form of cooperation between at least three States. In practice it involves adherence to a common political project based on the respect of a shared system of norms and values. In particular, multilateralism is …
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Applications are being accepted until 15 May 2024 for Rotary Foundation Fellowships. These will enable leaders in peace and development to study at one of the Rotary Peace Centres at premier universities around the world. These are Duke’s University, North Carolina, US International Christian University Tokyo, University of Queensland Australia, Uppsala University Sweden , Bradford University UK, Makerere University Kampala …
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The 2024 Positive Images Festival will be marked from Saturday 15 June to 5 July. The joint Multicultural Craft and Food Fair and Community Information Fair will be held on Saturday 15th June in Broadgate. Once the full festival calendar has been created it will be found at https://positiveimagesfestival.co.uk/festivalprogram There will be pre-festival events from 2 June. More information on these …
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The Multicultural Craft and Food Fair and Community Information Fair will run on 15 June in Broadgate during the Positive Images Festival. Details will appear on the Festival events page at https://positiveimagesfestival.co.uk/festivalprogram
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Refugee Week 2024 will run from 17 to 24 June. The theme for Refugee Week 2024 is “Our Home”. What does Our Home mean to you? From the places we gather and share meals to our collective home on planet earth, we are all invited to celebrate what "Our Home" means to us. Read more about this theme. Find resources, …
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Each year the International Day of Peace (IDP) is observed around the world on 21 September. The UN General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, through observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire. Never has our world needed peace more. The theme for 2024 and other details will appear at https://www.un.org/en/observances/international-day-peace
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This classic book is on sale now in hardback or paperback and would make an ideal and unique gift. On the night of 14 November 1940, Reverend Richard Howard, Provost of Coventry Cathedral, was one of four firefighters who climbed onto the roof to smother with sand the incendiary bombs that were landing not just on the Cathedral but starting …
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For their generous support, the Lord Mayor's Committee for Peace and Reconciliation expresses our thanks to the Lord Mayor's Office and Coventry City Council. We also thank Coventry Cathedral, Coventry University and Warwick University for their support and assistance. |
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