On November 16, 1945 the Constitution of UNESCO was signed. Its preamble declares that "since wars begin in the minds of men, it is in the minds of men that the defences of peace must be constructed".
In 1981, the United Nations established an International Day of Peace; it is now observed in over 200 countries and is supported around the world by volunteers and organizations.
Each year the International Day of Peace is observed on September 21. The UN has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples
To mark the 30th anniversary of the General Assembly Declaration, the theme of this year’s International Day of Peace is the “Right of Peoples to Peace.” The declaration recognizes that the promotion of peace is vital for the full enjoyment of all human rights.
As a contribution to Peace Day , and to further inspire our community to recognise the importance of the topic of peace in our lives, you are invited to come and see the film “Peacemakers: Jeremy Gilley in conversation with Prem Rawat”
Jeremy Gilley and Prem Rawat are two individuals who have contributed a great deal towards the furthering of the core aim of Peace Day.
Jeremy Gilley is an actor turned filmmaker. In the late 1990s he became preoccupied with questions about the fundamental nature of humanity and the issue of peace. He decided to explore these through the medium of film. He created a documentary following his campaign to establish an annual day of ceasefire and non-violence.
In 1999, Jeremy founded “Peace One Day”, a non-profit organisation, and in 2001 Peace One Day’s efforts were rewarded when the member states of the United Nations unanimously adopted the first ever annual day of global ceasefire and non-violence on 21 September – Peace Day.
Prem Rawat, is an internationally recognized speaker. For 52 years he has been presenting the possibility of peace to people around the world. His discourses touch on the core of our human existence. Due to the uniquely inspiring nature of his message and the lively, humorous style in which it is presented, Prem Rawat is regularly invited to present his message in interviews and at events, whilst a number of governmental and academic institutions have granted him the honorary title “Ambassador of Peace”. “Words of Peace”, the TV program which showcases this message of peace is currently aired in 40 countries on 350 TV stations.
The truest nature of a human being is to be in peace, to seek contentment. Now is the time for every single human being to be active participants in seeking peace.
There is no charge for the evening, however any donations will be used to cover the cost of the Gallery with the balance going to Peace One Day and The Prem Rawat Foundation.
No matter what religion or non-religion, no matter what your politics; please come, be open and allow yourself to be inspired by this film.
