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Cultivating a Culture of p.e.a.c.e
Public Lecture and AGM
September 21, 2024 @ 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
EVENT PROGRAMME
2:00pm – Annual General Meeting of The Council of Christians and Muslims
2:30pm – Afternoon tea
3:00pm – Guest speakers discuss “Cultivating a Culture of Peace” (discussion to follow).
ABOUT ‘CULTIVATING A CULTURE OF PEACE’
The 21st of September 2024 is observed by the United Nations (UN) as the International Day of Peace, and marks the 25th anniversary of the UN’s initiative to develop a “Culture of Peace”.
This is a “set of values, attitudes, modes of behaviour and ways of life that reject violence and prevent conflicts by tackling their root causes to solve problems through dialogue and negotiation among individuals groups and nations.” The UN theme for this year’s events is ‘Cultivating a Culture of Peace’.
In a world where protracted conflict and violence continue to rage, The Council of Christians and Muslims will take the opportunity to reflect on how we can contribute to ‘cultivating a culture of peace’ as people of faith.
GUEST SPEAKERS
Tayyaba Khan is the Change Director for the Religious Diversity Centre Aotearoa New Zealand, and has over 20 years experience in community development and advocacy work. She is passionate about working with minority and faith-based communities, with a particular interest in utilising social justice, human rights, and ethical approaches to building a more peaceful world.
Rev Dr Jordan Redding is the Minister at St Heliers Church and Community Centre, and Chair of Student Christian Movement Aotearoa. He is a sought-after author and speaker within the Presbyterian Church and for various faith-based groups that advocate for justice, peace, and fullness of life to all people and to our world.