In the spirit of Saint Francis and Saint Clare, the peacemakers of Assisi, we seek always to facilitate peaceful solutions to situations of violence, conflict and war.
In our advocacy efforts at the United Nations, we call attention to conflict areas and ask that the United Nations takes action when appropriate to protect the lives of all of God’s people. We also monitor the disarmament process that occurs at the United Nations each fall and spring.
We encourage Franciscans to spread the message of peace in their own lives by celebrating the International Day of Peace.
Read on for more information on our advocacy efforts and learn how you might be involved.
Projects: International Day of Peace: an annual observance on September 21 that is celebrated by Franciscan groups around the world. Learn how Franciscans have participated in the past!
Decalogue of Assisi for Peace: a letter of commitment for peace signed by leaders of the world's religions at the Day of Prayer for Peace, held in Assisi, in January of 2002.
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Statements on Peace at the United Nations:
Franciscans International, as an NGO with General Consultative
Status with the Economic and Social Council, delivers
official written and oral interventions before United
Nations forums in New York and Geneva, Switzerland. Listed
below are Franciscans International statements on Peace:
New Horizons Franciscans International inaugurates its third office in Bangkok, Thailand. The office will serve the needs of the Franciscan Family working at the grassroots in the Asia-Pacific.
P.O. Box 104 • 1211 Geneva
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Switzerland • TEL +41 (22) 919-4010 • geneve@fiop.org
211 East 43rd St., Room 1100 • New York, NY 10017-4707 • USA • TEL
+1 (212) 490-4624 • newyork@fiop.org
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Statements on Peace at the United Nations:
