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Inter-American Peace Forum The Peace Fund gratefully acknowledges the generous contribution from the Kingdom of Spain to support this program. |
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Historically, the Western Hemisphere has been characterized as a region of hope for millions of human beings. This is a Continent known for its constant struggle for liberty, justice, prosperity and peace. Despite the significant strides achieved in recent years in terms of economic growth, this region continues to be the most unequal, where the gap between rich and poor is increasingly larger. Peace is directly related to social and material progress; it is an essential ingredient in the process of development and poverty alleviation. Since its founding, the Organization of American States has supported Member States in overcoming their development and security challenges and it has done so by adapting its functions and responding to the dynamic and continuous needs of the Hemisphere’s community of nations. It has demonstrated flexibility while always maintaining its commitment to preserve peace and to respect the basic principles of international law. For this reason, the OAS must continue to work proactively to further understanding and collaboration between the peoples of this Hemisphere, as well as to promote a continued dialogue on the main challenges to hemispheric peace.
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| Annual Forum | |
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The Inter-American Peace Forum will be held each year on September 21st or on the closest business day to that date which was designated International Peace Day by the United Nations General Assembly in 1981. Inter American Peace Forum 2010 OAS Peace Missions: a Twenty-Year Retrospective The OAS has been a key guarantor of peace in the Americas, taking the lead in the prevention, management and peaceful resolution of several intra- and interstate disputes that have affected the region. To commemorate the International Day of Peace, a global call for cease-fire and non-violence, and to mark the 20th Anniversary of the International Commission for Support and Verification (CIAV-Nicaragua), the first civilian OAS peacekeeping mission, the OAS Peace Fund offered a look back into decades of hemispheric peacekeeping and peace-building efforts, by gathering the chiefs of some the most significant OAS Peace Missions. See full program Photo Gallery Presentations Roberto Menendez - Presentation CIAV-OEA (RM) Download Colin Granderson - OAS Peace Forum-MICIVIH Download Marcelo Alvarez - Speech Download Raul Lago - Talking Points Download Edgardo Reis - Special Mission to Suriname Download Press Releases September 22, 2010 In Celebration of International Peace Day, OAS Takes Stock of Missions for the Wellbeing of the Hemisphere September 18, 2010 OAS Celebrates Peace Week September 20-26 Past years Forum: Inter American Peace Forum 2009 Inter American Peace Forum 2008
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| Thematic Seminars |
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| With the goal of generating and maintaining a constant dialogue among the different sectors of the inter-American society on the subject of promoting a culture of peace and conflict resolution, a series of thematic seminars will be held between the Annual Forums dealing with the latest developments in these areas. Panels of experts will meet at these seminars to exchange opinions and experiences on the challenges and opportunities in the search for understanding, tolerance and agreement. The reports and results of these seminars will be presented at the Annual Forums. Course on Peace, Democracy and Conflict Resolution Washington, D.C. September 22-23, 2010 Corporate and Social Responsibility to Promote a Culture of Peace Buenos Aires, Argentina October, 2010 Peace and Water Conference Washington, D.C. Binational Meeting of Water Experts Esmeraldas River Basin Meeting of Water Authorities San Juan River Basin Indigenous People and Peace-Building Experiences La Paz, Bolivia August 13-14, 2009 The Small Business of Rural Tourism as an Income Generator Course Haifa, Israel July 26th - August 12th, 2009 Democratization of Knowledge to Create a Culture of Peace Montevideo, Uruguay April 29-30, 2009 |
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| The inter-American Peace Forum will also carry out concerts, exhibitions, academic lectures, and other cultural activities aimed at promoting a culture of peace, brotherhood, and mutual respect. The Day After Peace Documentary Screening Hall of the Americas, OAS Washington, D.C. September 23, 2009 Notas de Paz Chamber Orchestra Concert Hall of the Americas, OAS Washington, D.C. September 25, 2009 Selected Art Works Related to the Theme of Peace Permanent Collection of the Art Museum of the Americas OAS Main Building Washington, D.C. September, 2009 Photography Exhibition - Historical Photographs Related to Peace Efforts in the Americas Hall of the Americas, OAS Washington, D.C. September, 2009 Chalk4Peace OAS Main Building Washington, D.C. September 26, 2009 |
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