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<p><em>In some schools in Latina (Central Italy), a creative workshop guided 5th and 8th grade students in learning about their emotions: it was part of anti-bullying campaign called “Let’s unBully ourselves”.</em></p> <p>“This has been an unbelievable experience. Now I’ve seen it all! Should I become a teacher in 20 years time, I’ll be telling my students: “I created this program with my former classmates.” And I’ll also tell them that it wouldn’t have been possible without those classmates or the great artist, Antonio”.</p> <p><strong></strong><strong>4,700 glass tiles </strong>were the raw materials that made it possible for a creative workshop to be held over 12 sessions. All the students described the experience as a “memorable” one, allowing them to unleash their imagination and to have respect for others by working alongside them. The workshop, inspired by the spirituality of the Focolare Movement, and designed by the Alessandro Mammucari Association – a partner of the “Let’s unBully ourselves” initiative promoted by the Latina municipality – used art as a medium to transmit the message.</p>
<p><em>Geneva: New Humanity's contribution to the conference "Hope or Utopia? The Civilization of Love"</em></p> <p>On 30th October last, in the Library of the Palais des Nations in Geneva, the conference "<strong>Hope or Utopia? The Civilization of Love</strong>" took place. The event <strong>marked the celebration of the figure of Pope Paul VI at the UN</strong>, through the presentation of the book "The civilization of love according to Paul VI" and the participation of important authorities and academics. Also present was <strong>Dr. Jorge M. Dias Ferreira</strong>, chief representative of <a target="_self" href="http://www.new-humanity.org/en/geneva.html">New Humanity in Geneva</a>, who, on behalf of his NGO, gave the closing speech.</p>
<p><em>On Friday 26 the pontiff has received in Vatican 473 members of the General Assembly of the Focolare Movement. Among them, a group of Youth for a United World who have given to the pope a copy of the <a href="it/dossier-uwp-it.html" target="_blank">"Atlas of universal fraternity"</a>.</em></p> <p><strong>Clementine Hall, Vatican - </strong>With Pope Bergoglio Friday, September 26, in private hearing there were 473 participants of the General Assembly of the Focolare Movement gathered at Castel Gandolfo from first days of September for the election of the President (confirmed Maria Voce), the new co-president (Jesus Moran) and 30 general councilors.</p> <p><strong>Among those there were a group </strong>of the Youth for a United World, youthful expression of the Focolare Movement, which gave the pope a copy of the <a href="it/dossier-uwp-it.html" target="_blank">"Atlas of universal fraternity"</a>. Here are some photos of the event.</p>
<p><em>In Monsummano Terme the mayor of Bethlehem Vera Baboun took part to the ninth edition of "Harmony between peoples", sharing guidelines for future projects of friendship between the towns of Valdinievole and Pistoia proposed by the mayor Rinaldo Vanni. The invitation for the next summit for Peace in Ramallah and the signing of a pact of solidarity and fraternity between the municipalities present.</em></p> <p>Montecatini Terme - <strong>After the great march of "Harmony for Peace"</strong> of Saturday, September 20 organized during the ninth edition of "Harmony between peoples", the 25 September arrived a new piece for great mosaic of the event (consult the article: <a href="en/home/10-news/576-dancing-for-peace.html" target="_blank">"Dancing for peace"</a>).</p> <p><strong>Vera Baboun (in the picture), mayor of Bethlehem,</strong> came to the town of Monsummano Terme, on invitation of the mayor Rinaldo Vanni, to explore the possibilities to forge more relationships between the different realities of Valdinievole and Pistoia which acceded to the Protocol "Harmony between peoples." The meeting was attended by mayors of several municipalities: Monsummano Terme, Lamporacchio, Larchwood, Pieve a Niveole, Massa and Cozzile, Buggiano, Ponte Buggianese, Uzzano, Chiesina Uzzanese and Pistoia.</p>
<p><em><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 15.6000003814697px;">The Jewish New Year, is celebrated in 2014 from sundown on September 24 to nightfall on September 26.</span></em></p> <p><strong>Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year,</strong> is celebrated in 2014 from sundown on September 24 to nightfall on September 26. The Hebrew date for Rosh Hashanah is 1 Tishrei 5775.</p> <p><strong>Though Rosh Hashanah literally means</strong> "head of the year," the holiday actually takes place on the first two days of the Hebrew month of Tishrei, which is the seventh month on the Hebrew calendar. This is because Rosh Hashanah, one of four new years in the Jewish year, is considered the new year of people, animals and legal contracts. In the Jewish oral tradition, Rosh Hashanah marks the completion of the creation of the world. (...)
<p><em>What is the role of education when it comes to preserving minority languages? Learning World takes a look.</em></p> <p><strong>Unesco estimates that half of more than 6,000</strong> languages spoken today will disappear by the end of the century.</p> <p><strong>There are all sorts of reasons why</strong> some languages die and others thrive. We go to Kenya to report on efforts to keep alive the Yakku language, which is spoken by only ten people in a remote area of central Kenya.</p> <p><strong>We speak to a linguist in Hungary</strong> who works for the UN on minority rights.
<p><em>The former Communist country, which was once declared the world's first "atheist state", was an example to the the world, said the pontiff. Follow a part of the pope's speech: pills to build fraternity.</em></p> <p><strong>In his first trip to a Muslim-majority country,</strong> Pope Francis held up Albania as a model of religious harmony compared to the sectarian savagery sweeping across the Middle East.</p> <p><strong>Large crowds lined the broad avenues</strong> of Tirana, the capital, on Sunday as the Pope was driven into the centre of the city after a short flight from Rome.</p> <p><strong>The Pope said that </strong>"religious differences are being distorted and manipulated."</p>
<p><em>Organizers Say They Want to Raise Awareness Ahead of U.N. Summit</em></p> <p><em></em>New York— <strong>Demonstrators are making their way</strong> through Manhattan's streets as part of a series of global marches over climate change.</p> <p><strong>Thousands filled the streets Sunday</strong> near Columbus Circle and Broadway, including actors Mark Ruffalo and Evangeline Lilly.</p> <p><strong>Other cities held similar marches.</strong> In London, organizers said 40,000 took part including actress Emma Thompson and musician Peter Gabriel. A march in Melbourne, Australia, drew 10,000 people.
<p><em>Ninth edition of the festival "Harmony between peoples" in the province of Pistoia. Among the events planned a inter-religious and intercultural <em style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 15.6000003814697px;">march </em>and a meeting with the mayor of Bethlehem Vera Baboun.</em></p> <p><em></em><strong>Armony can be a cardinal principle</strong> of dance, but can also be applied in the fields of peace and dialogue. This is the guideline of the ninth edition festival "Harmony between peoples" sponsored and organized by Armonia DanceLab that takes place in more villages in the province of Pistoia from September 15 to 28. Title chosen this year, "The culture of giving." </p> <p><strong>After the experience carried out by the association</strong> with the Art Campus in Bethlehem 1 to 14 July 2014, under the artistic direction of Antonella Lombardo, here we are for this new appointment.
Dialogue & Interculture
United World Week
Every year, from May 1st to 7th, the United World Project support, together with the Focolare Movement and Youth for a United World (Y4UW), the United World Week, a global action where many people promote events and initiatives worldwide to foster dialogue, unity, and peace.
Dialogue & Interculture
Dialogue & Interculture
Dialogue & Interculture
United World Week
Here’s the key: knowing that we do not know. No one possesses the absolute Truth, and by engaging in dialogue with everyone we can grasp aspects or fragments of truth that help us reassemble a shattered vase that we can restore only if we are “together”.
Economy & Work
Anna Granata, professor at the University of Milano-Bicocca, reminds us that teaching peace is not an abstract utopia. It is something that happens every day in Italian classrooms among children with diverse stories, languages, and backgrounds.
Art & Social Commitment
Celebrated Marvel and DC artist Gabriele Dell’Otto invites us to consider the people who are working to build peace as the real superheroes of our world. A profound discussion on responsibility, citizenship, and the challenge of doing the extraordinary in our everyday lives.
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