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SUMMARY:Togetherness: Sharing stories of peacebuilding in challenging times
DESCRIPTION:The event is in person and online. \nPeacebuilding is often guided by several principles of faith; solidarity and inclusivity; community engagement and empowerment; dignity and equality; social justice; and social cohesion. Being a peacebuilder requires continual effort\, introspection and a commitment to self-improvement. During these challenging times\, peacebuilding is essential in communities across our world. Join us and share your stories and experiences of peacebuilding. Together we can make a positive difference and make peace a global reality. \nOur panellists: \n\nInternational guest Maureen Goodman (The Brahma Kumaris\, UK)\nUncle Rev Ray Minniecon (Scarred Tree Ministries)\nEmeritus Prof Desmond Cahill (Religions for Peace Australia & RfP Asia)\nRev Dr Stephanie Dowrick (Author & Interfaith Minister)\nRev Dr Manas Ghosh (NSW Faith Affairs Council\, Uniting Church Minister)\nMs Zohra Aly (Muslim Faith and Women’s Interfaith Network)\n\nStory-sharing is welcome by all\, those in person and online. \nRegistration: tinyurl.com/TogethernessPeacebuilding \n181 First Ave\, Five Dock\, Sydney\, NSW
URL:https://www.raisingpeace.org.au/event/togetherness-stories-of-peacebuilding/
LOCATION:Brahma Kumaris\, 181 First Avenue\, Five Dock\, NSW\, 2046\, Australia
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SUMMARY:UN - Australian Peacekeepers Day
DESCRIPTION:The annual commemoration at the UNAA monument in Canberra
URL:https://www.raisingpeace.org.au/event/un-australian-peacekeepers-day/
LOCATION:Canberra
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240915T150000
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SUMMARY:3 years of AUKUS: What we know\, what we don’t and what are the alternatives
DESCRIPTION:Register at Eventbrite here: https://raisingpeacefestival2024.eventbrite.com.au \nOn the third anniversary of the AUKUS announcement\, Greens Senator David Shoebridge presents an update on the situation. There is a great deal that we still don’t know about the AUKUS agreement\, what we have committed to and the implications for Australia’s security. Senator Shoebridge will also describe alternative pathways to a peaceful and secure Australia and region. There will be a Q&A following the presentation.
URL:https://www.raisingpeace.org.au/event/3-years-of-aukus/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Raising Peace":MAILTO:raisingpeace2020@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240915T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240915T180000
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SUMMARY:Faith leaders sharing their personal practices to maintain equilibrium/ inner peace when working in a fractured world for peace
DESCRIPTION:Register now at Eventbrite: https://raisingpeacefestival2024.eventbrite.com.au \nFaith leaders sharing their personal practices to maintain equilibrium/ inner peace when working in a fractured world for peace \nAcknowledgement & Introduction: MC Rev Sandy Boyce (Faith Community Council of Victoria) \nPanel Participants:  \n\nBishop Philip Huggins (Anglican)\nSister Maureen (‘Morni’) Chen (Brahma Kumaris)\nSheik Abu Omar (Imam of Monash Mosque)\nRabbi Jonathan Keren-Black (Jewish)\nSwami Sunishthananda (Vedanta Centre of Melbourne)\n\nSharing in breakout rooms \nClosing: Rev Helen Summers OAM (Interfaith Minister) The Interfaith Centre of Melbourne
URL:https://www.raisingpeace.org.au/event/practices-from-faith-traditions-to-maintain-inner-peace-that-assist-in-working-for-peace-in-the-world/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240916T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240916T203000
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SUMMARY:The Psychology of Effective Activism
DESCRIPTION:Register at Eventbrite here: https://raisingpeacefestival2024.eventbrite.com.au \nThis workshop reviewed the psychology of effective activism for diverse audiences and time frames. The ABIASCA model was reviewed\, which distinguishes 7 goals: awareness-raising\, building sympathy\, generating intentions\, & realising actions (the four mobilisation goals)\, as well as sustaining motivation over time and in the face of failure\, coalition-building\, and avoiding counter-mobilisation (three goals for ‘persisting to power’).  Small group work and discussion was used to ground participants’ applications in the peace context. \nA two page handout summarising the ABAISCA model can be downloaded here. \nThe workshop was facilitated by Winnifred Louis\, Professor of Psychology at the University of Queensland\, Australia and Principal Researcher in the Social Change Lab.
URL:https://www.raisingpeace.org.au/event/the-psychology-of-effective-activism/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240918T153000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240918T170000
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SUMMARY:Nuclear War: Stepping Back from the Brink
DESCRIPTION:Register at Eventbrite here: https://raisingpeacefestival2024.eventbrite.com.au \nStepping Back from the Brink\n \nThe world is now arguably closer to nuclear war than it has ever been. What happens if we go over the edge? How do we step back?\n \nSpeakers:\nJohn Hallam – PND UN nuclear disarmament campaigner. John has been involved in nuclear disarmament and risk reduction at the UN since 2006.  John is a co-convenor in the Abolition 2000 Nuclear Risk Reduction Working Group and the Global No First Use campaign.\n \nProf. Tilman Ruff – Tilman has been a major mover in ICAN and the campaign for a Nuclear Ban Treaty for decades.  Tilman is expert on nuclear winter.\n \nAaron Tovish – Aaron has been active in many organisations at a high level since the 1980’s. Most recently he has been campaign director with Mayors For Peace. He is currently senior adviser to the No First Use campaign\, and a co-convenor of the Abolition 2000 Nuclear Risk Reduction working group.
URL:https://www.raisingpeace.org.au/event/stepping-back-from-the-brink/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240918T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240918T203000
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SUMMARY:Living More With Less – A Nonviolent Alternative To Empire
DESCRIPTION:“Living More With Less – A Nonviolent Alternative To Empire” \nRegister at Eventbrite here: https://raisingpeacefestival2024.eventbrite.com.au \nIt is easy to be overwhelmed by the daily news cycle of war\, political corruption\, ecological destruction and to feel as individuals there is nothing we can do about it. Big corporations and the empires they support have won! But as Wendell Berry recommends in his wonderful poem Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front\, “…every day do something that won’t compute.” \nThere are alternative nonviolent ways to live. Doris Janzen Longacre\, a church relief worker in the early 1970’s\, compiled a book named the More With Less Cookbook that has now sold nearly two million copies worldwide.  In Longacre’s introduction\, she begins by establishing that our actions on behalf of the world’s needs are as important as feeding our own families. To have a positive effect on the world\, she outlines the following five principles: (1) do justice\, (2) learn from the global community\, (3) cherish the natural order\, (4) nurture people\, and (5) nonconform freely. \nThis workshop is presented by the AAANZ (Anabaptist Association of Australia and New Zealand) and Wellspring Community. Presenters: Mark and Mary Hurst. We will explore these principles in our workshop and hear from others about their experiences.
URL:https://www.raisingpeace.org.au/event/living-more-with-less/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240919T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240919T200000
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SUMMARY:Voices for Peacebuilding: Women & Youth Shaping the Future
DESCRIPTION:Voices for Peacebuilding: Women and Youth Shaping the Future \nJoin us as we discuss the critical roles of women and youth in peacebuilding. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear from three distinguished speakers and participate in a dynamic panel discussion. \nWHEN: 5.30 for 6:00pm Start\, Thursday 19 September 2024 \nWHERE: Online (free) OR In person ($15) at Western Sydney Uni City Campus\, Lecture Theatre 1 / 255 Elizabeth St\, Sydney – near Town Hall Station \nRegister here: https://events.humanitix.com/voices-for-peacebuilding-women-and-youth-shaping-the-future or (online only) https://raisingpeacefestival2024.eventbrite.com.au \nGUEST SPEAKERS:  \nDr. Laura J. Shepherd – Professor\, University of Sydney. Laura’s primary research focuses on the United Nations Security Council’s ‘Women\, Peace and Security’ agenda. She has written extensively on the formulation of UNSCR1325 and subsequent Women\, Peace and Security resolutions. Laura has conducted projects investigating logics of gender and space in UN peacebuilding discourse and examining advocacy around\, and implementation of\, the Women\, Peace and Security agenda at global\, national\, and local levels. Hear from Laura about her work in the field of Women\, Peace and Security. \nRuby Abercromby – President\, UN Youth NSW. UN Youth Australia is a youth-led organisation that brings young people\, community and global leaders together to equip the next generation of young leaders with the skills and inspiration to create meaningful change. Hear from Ruby on how the youth are making a difference in  peacebuilding. \nBenjamin Lee – Former UN Strategist. Ben has more than two decades of experience in international affairs\, human rights\, strategic advisory and diplomacy. He has served as a DFAT negotiator at the UN in Geneva\, advised Myanmar’s pro-democracy government\, led UN civilian casualty investigations in Afghanistan\, Iraq and Syria\, and supported a bill of rights process in Northern Ireland.  Discover Ben’s impact in the realm of peacebuilding. \nDon’t miss out on this opportunity to engage with leading voices in peacebuilding. \nRefreshments will be served and costs are included in the ticket price.
URL:https://www.raisingpeace.org.au/event/wps-yps-forum/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240922
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SUMMARY:National Day of Compassion
DESCRIPTION:Here is a link to a playlist of all of the events of the National Day of Compassion. \nFor more information\, visit the Australian Compassion Council’s event page or download their brochure. \nEach year the Australian Compassion Council holds a National Day of Compassion\, to provide a meaningful opportunity for all Australians to participate in learning about and practicing compassion. \nThe National Day is always held on 21 September\, which is also the International Day of Peace. \nThis was the fifth year this National Day has been convened and each National Day has a theme and in 2024 our Theme was Compassion and Deep Connection.
URL:https://www.raisingpeace.org.au/event/national-day-of-compassion-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240921T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240921T130000
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SUMMARY:#NoWar2024 Conference: Resisting the USA’s Military Empire
DESCRIPTION:The 3-day #NoWar2024 Conference was an opportunity to learn about the impact of the USA’s military base empire and how to resist it. The conference travelled virtually across the globe\, visiting sites near U.S. military bases\, from Australia\, to Germany\, to Colombia\, with the concluding event in Washington\, DC\, the heart of the U.S. military base empire. \nYou can view all of the sessions from #NoWar2024 at World Beyond War’s website (https://worldbeyondwar.org/nowar2024/) or via a Youtube playlist. \nEnding all wars means closing all military bases. The United States of America\, unlike any other nation\, maintains a massive network of foreign military bases around the world\, over 800 bases in 80 countries. These bases are costly in a number of ways: financially\, politically\, socially\, and environmentally. U.S. bases in foreign lands often raise geopolitical tensions\, support undemocratic regimes\, and serve as a recruiting tool for militant groups opposed to the U.S. presence and the governments its presence bolsters. In other cases\, foreign bases are being used and have made it easier for the United States to launch and execute disastrous wars\, including those in Afghanistan\, Iraq\, Yemen\, Somalia\, and Libya. Across the political spectrum and even within the U.S. military there is growing recognition that many overseas bases should have been closed decades ago\, but bureaucratic inertia and misguided political interests have kept them open. \nAustralia has a long history of welcoming US bases and service personnel. Dozens of locations around the country are wholly or partly controlled by the USA or are accessed by the American military. Joint military exercises take place on Australian land and sea. But these are only symptoms of a deeper problem for Australia. \nModern Australia was formed through colonialism. It has a long history of militarism and strategic subservience\, first to the United Kingdom and now to the United States. There has always been bipartisan support for this\, best demonstrated today in the AUKUS agreement. A militaristic mindset is deeply embedded in Australia’s history\, politics and culture. \nAddressing the problem of US bases in Australia requires deep systemic changes. These include reckoning with our own history\, recalibrating our understanding of our place in the world and stopping the spread of militarisation in Australian society. It intersects with the fight against climate change. Meanwhile\, RP believes that the quiet majority of Australians want to live in peace. \nThe Australian leg of the #NoWar2024 Conference explored these issues\, bringing together eminent strategic thinkers\, First Nations campaigners against nuclear weapons\, civil society leaders and\, critically\, younger Australians. It is their future that is at risk. \n			\n				\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				Pastor Ray MinnieconKabi Kabi and Gureng Gureng Elder \n					\n					\n					\n				\n				Prof the Hon Bob CarrFormer Foreign Minister  \n					\n					\n					\n				\n				Karina LesterYankunytjatjara Anangu anti-nuclear activist \n					\n					\n					\n				\n				Alison BroinowskiDirector\, World Beyond War \n					\n					\n					\n				\n				Peter CronauInvestigative journalist \n					\n					\n					\n				\n				Lilli BartoCampaigner\, Wage Peace \n					\n					\n					\n				\n				Dr Sue WarehamPresident\, MAPW \n					\n					\n					\n				\n				Dr Keith SuterModerator \n					\n					\n					\n				\n				Dr Albert PalazzoMilitary historian & analyst \n					\n					\n					\n				\n				Melanie MorrisonModerator
URL:https://www.raisingpeace.org.au/event/nowar2024-conference-resisting-the-usas-military-empire/
LOCATION:Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts\, 280 Pitt St\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Raising Peace":MAILTO:raisingpeace2020@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240921T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240921T160000
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SUMMARY:Prayers for Peace
DESCRIPTION:In person only at Knox Grammar\, Wahroonga\, multifaith event. Register via Rev. Dr. Manas Ghosh on 0429 892 548 or email: revmanasghosh@gmail.com. \n \n 
URL:https://www.raisingpeace.org.au/event/prayers-for-peace/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240921T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240921T200000
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SUMMARY:Brisbane International Day of Peace Lecture 2024
DESCRIPTION:This 13th annual Brisbane lecture marks the United Nations International Day of Peace. The horror of the war against Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank continues to violate the lives of men women and children\, most significantly in Gaza where more than 40000 people have lost their lives and 90000 have been seriously injured. \nKeynote speakers: \nNasser Mashni President Australian Palestine Advocacy Network Nasser is the son of a Palestinian refugee. He is a co-founder of Australians For Palestine and a founding board member of Olive Kids. With his father’s legacy in mind\, Nasser is determined to continue the struggle for justice and a free Palestine. \nLouise Adler\, Executive and advisory committee member of Jewish Council Australia \nThe event is hosted by the United Nations Association Australia Queensland\, St John’s Cathedral\, Griffith University\, University of Qld and Just Peace Qld Inc and will be live at St John’s Cathedral\, Brisbane\, and streamed online. \nSat 21st Sep 2024\, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm AEST \nTo attend in person\, register here. \nTo attend the online stream\, view this link\, or register at our eventbrite page.
URL:https://www.raisingpeace.org.au/event/brisbane-peace-lecture-2024/
LOCATION:St John’s Anglican Cathedral\, Brisbane\, 373 Ann St\, Brisbane\, Qld\, 4000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240922T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240922T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T053138
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SUMMARY:Peace in Action: Youth perspectives on peace & dialogue through Buddhism
DESCRIPTION:In a world where conflict is ever-present\, many youth wonder how they can contribute to peace. Buddhist humanism offers a path to world peace through personal transformation and the power of friendship through dialogue. Join us for an inspiring event featuring a panel of youth speakers\, small group discussions\, musical performance\, and a light lunch. Together\, let’s explore and discuss “Peace in Action.” \nThis event will be held at the Soka Gakkai International Australia’s (SGIA) cultural centre. The Soka Gakkai is a global community-based Buddhist organization that promotes peace\, culture and education centered on respect for the dignity of life. \nAll are welcome 10am Sunday 22 September 2024 SGI Australia Culture Centre 3 Parkview Drive Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127 \nhttps://youthconnect2024.eventbrite.com
URL:https://www.raisingpeace.org.au/event/peace-in-action-youth-perspectives-on-peace-dialogue-through-buddhism/
LOCATION:SGI Australian Cultural Centre\, 3 Parkview Drive\, Sydney Olympic Park\, NSW\, 2127\, Australia
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240922T180000
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SUMMARY:Faith\, religion and peace
DESCRIPTION:Faith and Religion bring inner peace to many people\, but do we really understand the relationship of faith and religion with conflict and war? How can faith help bring peace to the world? \nJoin us in person or online for a free event to hear results of research on religion and war and talks by local leaders from faith communities. \nSpeakers from Christian\, Islamic\, Jewish and Buddhist communities will be joined by Patricia Garcia AO from the Institute for Economics and Peace to speak about the Institute’s research into religion and wars. There will be a panel discussion with the opportunity for questions from the audience. \nIN PERSON: Rigpa\, 158 Australia Street\, Newtown 2042 (register for in-person attendance here) \nONLINE: register for online attendance here \nCOST: FREE \nEveryone welcome!
URL:https://www.raisingpeace.org.au/event/faith-religion-and-peace/
LOCATION:Rigpa Australia\, 158 Australia Street\, Newtown\, NSW\, 2042\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240922T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240922T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T053138
CREATED:20240813T020211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T102509Z
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SUMMARY:Raising Peace Festival Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Register at Eventbrite here: https://raisingpeacefestival2024.eventbrite.com.au \nAfter two weeks of incredible stories of peace we have created this space to close the Festival and for attendees to meet each other to talk about what has inspired them in the festival. Come along ready to chat and meet some of the people that you saw online.
URL:https://www.raisingpeace.org.au/event/raising-peace-festival-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Raising Peace":MAILTO:raisingpeace2020@gmail.com
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