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Good Morning everyone, welcome to our assembly, in the name of the father the son and
the holy spirit.
Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September.
The General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of
peace, both within and among all nations and people. Established in 1981 by unanimous
United Nations resolution, Peace Day provides a globally shared date for all humanity to
commit to Peace above all differences and to contribute to building a Culture of Peace.

Beth
On 15 September 2017, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., the Secretary-General will celebrate the Day in
the Peace Garden at United Nations Headquarters by ringing the Peace Bell and observing a
minute of silence.
The theme this year, honours the spirit of TOGETHER, a global initiative that promotes
respect, safety and dignity for everyone forced to flee their homes in search of a better life.

Molly
Together unites the organizations within the United Nations that are in support of promoting
this day, a day of diversity, non-discrimination and acceptance of refugees and migrants.
This year, the International Day of Peace will focus on engaging and mobilizing people
throughout the world to show support for refugees and migrants. Its messages will be
shared with communities hosting refugees and migrants as well as people concerned that
refugees may bring physical and economic insecurity to their lives.

Liv
The Day will highlight solidarity with refugees and showcase the shared benefits of
migration to economies and nations, while also acknowledging legitimate concerns of host
communities.
Ultimately, it will be about bringing people together and reminding them of their common
humanity.
Young people will have a vital role to play. For example, they can volunteer to welcome and
help refugees and migrants in their communities. They can also extend the hand of
friendship to young refugees who they might meet in their classrooms and neighbourhoods.

Beth
Lord, we pray for the power to be gentle; the strength to be forgiving; the patience to be
understanding; and the endurance to accept the consequences of holding to what we believe to be
right.
May we put our trust in the power of good to overcome eviland the power of love to overcome
hatred.

Molly
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