Parliament of Worlds Religion 1999 Capetown SA

Author(s): Parliament of the World’s Religions
Publisher: USA Parliament of the Worlds Religions

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Patricia Dorga Student at Martin Van Buren High School in New York, and member of the New York Executive Committee for the Parliament of the World's Religions Connel Fraley Student at Bronx Law, Government, and Justice High School Reverend Marguerite P. Goodall President of the Brooklyn Truth Center and member of the New York Executive Committee for the Parliament of the World's Religions Nickolai Kipp Parker Member of the World Movement for Nonviolence Task Force Joseph Romanoff Student at Marymount Manhattan College Rick Uffick Founder of We, The World Diane Williams Coordinator of the World Movement for Nonviolence at the Interfaith Center of New York
Building a World Movement for Nonviolence Friday 3 December, 2:00 AM - 5:00 PM University of Cape Town, Leslie Building, Theater A
THE WORLD MOVEMENT FOR NONVIOLENCE The World Movement for Nonviolence was founded in 1998 to raise awareness of the critical importance of practicing nonviolence in today's world. It's goal is to prevent violence in every form by promoting the use of nonviolent means for resolving conflict, and to show how nonviolence is applicable to events and situations in everyday life, among all sectors of society. The World Movement for Nonviolence has forged partnerships and alliances with individuals and organizations worldwide in the belief that a united effort will strengthen the commitment toward a more peaceful world. The World Movement for Nonviolence commemorates the period from January 30th to April 4th as the Season for Nonviolence, a time when cities around the world develop educational and cultural programs that promote the principles of nonviolence. With the support of over six hundred cosponsoring organizations, hundreds of initiatives and special events are created during this period. These dates mark the anniversaries of the assassinations of Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., two great champions of nonviolence in the modern age. To educate people on the principles of nonviolence, The World Movement for Nonviolence has developed programs, workshops, retreats, conferences, and task forces for youth and adults that deal with conflict resolution and prevention. The World Movement for Nonviolence will soon be developing curriculum for many grade levels, and will create models for the formation of youth peace teams in communities around the world. It also hosts special programs at the United Nations where religious, political, Civic, academic, and youth leaders speak on practical applications of nonviolence. The World Movement for Nonviolence has forged partnerships and alliances with individuals and organizations worldwide in the belief that a united effort will strengthen the commitment toward a more peaceful world. This symposium will illustrate the history of The World Movement for Nonviolence, and will share with participants the learning and methods it has developed. The symposium will include the following two major presentations.
In this presentation religious and spiritual leaders from around the world will address the complex issue of violence, which is increasing worldwide at an alarming rate. Ethnic cleansing. religious warfare, violence in the home and in schools are issues dealt with in every community around the world. The presenters will share their thoughts on what role religious and spiritual people can play in creating a culture of peace and nonviolence In this seminar, participants will hear testimonies from individuals who have dedicated their lives to the ideals and principles of great champions of nonviolence such as Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Invited guest panelists include: Reverend Michael Beckwith Founder of the AGAPE International Center of Truth Ela Gandhi Parliament Member of the South African Parliament Venerable Samdech Preah Maha Ghosananda Supreme Patriarch of Buddhism for the kingdom of Cambodia Goldie Hawn Actress, and International Ambassador for the World Movement for Nonviolence Juliet Hollister Founder of the Temple of Understanding Bawa Jain Director of International and United Nations Affairs for the Interfaith Center of New York Reverend Mary Morissey President of the Association for Global New Thought The Very Reverend James Parks Morton President of the Interfaith Center of New York Arti Ramgobin Great Granddaughter of Mahatma Gandhi Dr. Karan Singh Chairperson of the Temple of Understanding Dr. L. M. Singhvi Member of the Upper House of Parliament of India, and Jain and Hindu scholar Rabbi Awaraham Soetendorp Initiator of Hope for Children Dada J. P. Vaswani President of the Sadhu Vaswani Mission C. T. Vivian Chairperson of the Center for Democratic Renewal
Working to Foster a World of Nonviolence Friday 3 December, 10:00AM - 12:00 PM University of Cape Town, Leslie Building, Theater A
This workshop will explore the dynamics of nonviolence as a means to achieve inner and outer peace. Special emphasis will be placed on "The Power of One" individual to make a difference. The participants of this workshop will gain practical tools and strategies for personal transformation and social change. Examples from great spiritual leaders such as Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will be illustrated. Through interactive exercises and visualizations, participants will gain insights on how to achieve mutually beneficial solutions to conflict. The session will be facilitated by youth and adult leaders of the World Movement for Nonviolence Task Force and members of the New York Executive Committee for the Parliament of the World's Religions. This session will be facilitated by: Ajani Benjamin Student at Martin Van Buren High School in New York, and member of the New York Executive Committee for the Parliament of the World's Religions Joan Biesel Director of United Youth International
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