Here are ten of the ways the UN works for peace every day:
- Brings together 192 countries to work to prevent and resolve conflict and wars.
- Promotes human rights for all.
- Provides food, water, shelter and medicine to victims of war or disasters.
- Develops international agreements to counter terrorism, control drugs and crime, protect the environment and curb illicit weapons.
- Deploys peace operations to help countries recover from war.
- Supports democracy through free and fair elections, and good governance.
- Establishes international tribunals and courts to ensure justice for war crimes and violations of humanitarian law.
- Inspires a culture of peace through dialogue, education and information.
- Leads campaigns against poverty, hunger and disease.
- Assists economic and social development.
To honor World Peace Day - 0921, the Gol Ilumindo Foundation will establish an annual event. The Inaugural PEACE 0921 Festival will be hosted at the Delray Beach Tennis Center Complex and Stadium, over the weekend of September 20th & 21st, 2008. Become a FOUNDER or PATRON and help us implement a Players For Peace - United Nations Sport for Development and Peace program for the families and children of the City of Delray Beach, Florida.
