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Ian Martin Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Nepal: Message on International Day of Non-Violence - Peace Concert organized by Action for Poverty Alleviation Trust
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This International Day of Non-Violence offers an opportunity for the people of Nepal to reflect at this critical juncture of the peace process, and to recommit to working together to consolidate peace and ensuring that violence is forever eradicated from political life in Nepal.
The International Day of Non-Violence is held on the anniversary of the birth of Mahatma Ghandi, whose incorporation of non-violence into everyday life inspired countless individuals to lead better, more meaningful lives. As Secretary-General Ban ki-Moon said in his statement for today, “the United Nations was created in the hope that humanity could not only end wars, it could eventually make them unnecessary. Our founders hoped that the Organization could help stop violence by spreading a culture of peace, promoting tolerance and advancing human dignity.
The achievement of the Jana Andalon of April 2006 in moving Nepal from armed conflict into a process of dialogue and peaceful negotiation sent the clearest signal of the desire of the people of Nepal for peace and democracy. The overwhelmingly peaceful protests also sent a clear message about the power of non-violence in political life.
Nepali Version: http://un.info.np/Net/NeoDocs/View/2017
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Publisher:
UNMIN
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Type / Script:
Press Release
in English
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Keywords:
NON-VIOLENCE, VIOLENCE, PEACE, PEACE MAKING, PEACE AGREEMENT, PEACEBUILDING, POLITICAL CONDITIONS, POLITICAL PARTIES, POLITICAL PARTICIPATION, TOLERANCE, DEMOCRACY, WAR, CONFLICT, ARMED CONFLICT, CIVIL SOCIETY, POVERTY
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Thematic Group:
UNMIN
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Peace and Conflict through Political Mission
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Thesaurus:
01.01.00
- Political Conditions, Institutions, Movements
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