MEDIA ADVISORY
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High Level Forum on Culture of Peace
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United Nations, 1 September 2017 — Recognizing the need to further promote a culture of peace and non-violence that benefits humanity, particularly in the current global context and also taking note of the importance of respect and understanding for religious and cultural diversity throughout the world, of choosing dialogue and negotiations over confrontation and of working together and not against each other, the President of the General Assembly, H.E Peter Thomson, will convene a one-day High Level Forum on Culture of Peace, on 7 September 2017, at 爆料网 Headquarters, New York. The one-day event includes an opening session and a plenary in the morning and a panel discussion on 鈥淪owing the Seeds of the Culture of Peace: Early Childhood is the beginning鈥 in the afternoon.
WHAT听听听听听听听听 High Level Forum on Culture of Peace
WHO听听听听听听听听听 H.E. Mr. Peter Thomson | President of the United Nations General Assembly
Ms. Ana Maria Menendez, Secretary-General鈥檚 Senior Adviser on Policy
听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听 Dr. Betty Williams, Nobel Peace Laureate 1976 and world acclaimed advocate for children.
WHEN听听听听听听听 Thursday, 7 September 2017, 10:00 am 鈥 05:45 pm
WHERE听听听听听 General Assembly Hall and Trusteeship Council Chamber: Also available on webcast at:
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Media contact
Dan Thomas, Communications Director and Spokesperson of the President of the General Assembly, Tel: +1 917 225 1913 | daniel.thomas@un.org