Peace and Disarmament
Peace and Disarmament | Dec 3 2009
Soka Gakkai Malaysia Hosts Peace Exhibition and Forum
From November 30 to December 3, 2009, Soka Gakkai Malaysia (SGM) displayed the "From a Culture of Violence to a Culture of Peace: Transforming the Human Spirit" exhibition at the Multimedia University (MMU) campus in Cyberjaya, Malaysia. The exhibition was jointly organized by the MMU Chinese Language Society and SGM, ... read more
Peace and Disarmament | Nov 23 2009
Toda Institute Holds International Conference on the Power of Dialogue
From November 22-23, 2009, the Toda Institute for Global Peace and Policy Research held a conference on "The Power of Dialogue in a Time of Global Crisis" at Soka University in Hachioji, Tokyo. Scholars specializing in peace and environmental studies gathered to discuss how true intra- and inter-civilizational dialogue ... read more
Peace and Disarmament | Nov 11 2009
Dr. Jeffrey Boutwell of the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs Speaks at SGI-USA's Culture of Peace Distinguished Speakers Series
On November 11, 2009, Dr. Jeffrey Boutwell, the executive director of the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs for the last 10 years, spoke at the SGI-USA Washington, D.C., Culture Center before some 100 people. His talk marked the first anniversary of the Culture of Peace Distinguished Speakers ... read more
Peace and Disarmament | Nov 8 2009
SGI-Sweden Join International Conference on Nuclear Disarmament
From November 6-8, 2009, SGI-Sweden participated in an international conference on nuclear disarmament together with 17 organizations including the International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War and the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, in Stockholm, Sweden. The Sweden Pugwash Committee and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs ... read more
Peace and Disarmament | Oct 30 2009
"Building a Culture of Peace for the Children of the World" Exhibition Opens in Guwahati, India
From October 10-16, 2009, the "Building a Culture of Peace for the Children of the World" exhibition was officially on show at the Pragjyoti ITA Centre for Performing Arts in Guwahati, India. The exhibit subsequently toured three other venues in the city until October 30. Governor of Meghalaya State, His ... read more
Peace and Disarmament | Oct 28 2009
"From a Culture of Violence to a Culture of Peace: Transforming the Human Spirit" Exhibition Shown in Fukuoka, Japan
On October 28, 2009, the exhibition "From a Culture of Violence to a Culture of Peace: Transforming the Human Spirit" was shown at the Kyushu Auditorium in Fukuoka, Japan. This is the first time the exhibition has been shown in Japan. Among those attending the opening were several representative ... read more
Peace and Disarmament | Oct 20 2009
Exhibition on Nuclear Abolition Shown in USA, Hong Kong and Canada
On October 5, 2009, the SGI exhibition "From a Culture of Violence to a Culture of Peace: Transforming the Human Spirit" opened at the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies in New Haven, Connecticut, USA. The 36-panel exhibition addresses the dangers of nuclear weapons and the role that ... read more
Peace and Disarmament | Oct 16 2009
Poet of the Amazon Lectures on SGI President Daisaku Ikeda's Peace Proposals
On October 16, 2009, the renowned Brazilian poet Amedeu Thiago de Mello gave a lecture on SGI President Ikeda's peace proposals at the SGI-Brazil Ikeda Culture Center in São Paulo. Having dedicated himself to the preservation of the Amazon rain forest, Mr. Thiago de Mello expressed his appreciation for Mr. ... read more
Peace and Disarmament | Oct 10 2009
SGI-USA Chicago Promotes Peace Through Art
On October 10, 2009, nearly 500 SGI-USA members and guests filled the hallways and conference rooms of the SGI-USA Chicago Culture Center to take part in "Inspiring a Culture of Peace: A Day of Artful Action and Creativity." SGI-USA Chicago's Think Peace Take Action Committee and the International Committee ... read more
Peace and Disarmament | Oct 1 2009
Toda Institute for Global Peace and Policy Research Announces New Appointments
On October 1, 2009, Professor Kevin Clements was appointed Secretary General of the Toda Institute for Global Peace and Policy Research. Dr. Clements will work closely with current director of the institute, Dr. Olivier Urbain. Dr. Satoko Takahashi, with experience organizing international conferences and supporting research activities at the ... read more
Peace and Disarmament | Sep 26 2009
SGI-Canada Contributes to Annual Ottawa Peace Festival
On September 26, 2009, approximately 80 people attended an event titled "Buddhism in Action–A Proposal for Peace," held at the SGI-Canada Ottawa Community Center as part of a 13-day annual Ottawa Peace Festival held in Ottawa, Canada. The festival, organized by the Canadian Department of Peace Initiative, the United ... read more
Peace and Disarmament | Sep 22 2009
SGI-USA Members Participate in International Day of Peace in San Diego, California
On September 22, 2009, SGI-USA San Diego North Region members participated in the International Day of Peace celebration at the Garden of the Sky Plaza in San Diego, California. The event was hosted by the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice at the University of San Diego. ... read more
Peace and Disarmament | Sep 20 2009
SGI-Canada Members Join Peace Pole Event in Calgary
On September 20, 2009, SGI-Canada members from the Calgary area joined with a host of other groups and organizations to celebrate a collective statement for peace in the heart of Calgary's Peace Park. The event included representation from 16 nongovernmental organizations, 15 cultural groups, 15 faith-based groups and denominations, ... read more
Peace and Disarmament | Sep 19 2009
Peace Activist Betty Williams Speaks at SGI-USA Hawaii Culture Center
On September 19, 2009, more than 700 SGI-USA members, teachers, local officials and guests gathered at the SGI-USA Hawaii Culture Center for a talk given by peace activist Betty Williams. The event was a part of Hawaii's third annual "Peace Day Hawaii: Uniting with Aloha." Ms. Williams, the founder of ... read more
Peace and Disarmament | Sep 13 2009
Dewey Scholar Speaks at SGI-USA's Culture of Peace Distinguished Speaker's Lecture Series
On September 13, 2009, Dr. Larry Hickman, professor of philosophy at Southern Illinois University Carbondale and the director of the Center for Dewey Studies, spoke at the SGI-USA Chicago Culture Center as part of the ongoing Culture of Peace Distinguished Speakers Series. Dr. Hickman, a former president of the ... read more
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