Celebrating the United Nations Commitment to Peace on Its 62nd Anniversay

- WEEK OF SPIRITUALITY, VALUES AND GLOBAL CONCERNS

In honor of the anniversary of the United Nations, the Week of Spirituality, Values and Global Concerns has been created to bring about a culture of peace in which we, the peoples of the world, can address together our common challenges in a holistic, positive and transformative way. The Week’s activities recognize that spirituality and adherence to universal values, such as those expressed in the United Nations Charter and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, are key to providing solutions to global concerns.

The Week of Spirituality, Values and Global Concerns is being launched on 22–26 October, 2007 at UN headquarters, during the United Nations 62nd anniversary, to inspire and generate collective engagement in an annual worldwide celebration.

Members of the UN community and the public are invited to participate in a series of programs and activities.

MONDAY – 22nd

12:00
Opening Gathering with Silent Meditation and Program Presentation
(CSVGC Taskforce)
Venue: Meditation Room,
UN Lobby

1:00 – 2:45
The Role and Importance of Silence in the UN System
(Spiritual Caucus)
Venue: Room TBA

Handout Distribution – “Inspiration from Kindness”
(Sacred & Transcendental Arts Working Group)

TUESDAY – 23rd

3:00 – 5:00
The Feminine Principle in Spirituality and Consciousness  (Women Rising Working Group)
Venue: GA37

6:00
“Peace, Disarmament and Sustainable Development”
Private Invitation only dinner.
(Spiritual Council for Global Challenges Working Group)

WEDNESDAY – 24th 

12:30
UN Anniversary Cake Cutting
(Spiritual Council and Values Caucus)
Venue: Cafeteria

2:00 – 4:00
The Spirituality of Martial Arts and Its contribution to World Peace
(Culture of Peace Working Group)
Venue: GA37

THURSDAY– 25th

12:00 – 1:30
Scorpio Solar Festival Meditation (Spiritual Dimensions of Science and Consciousness Working Group)
Venue: UN Meditation Room until 12:30; Discussion in Lobby 12:30 - 1:15. Keynote for Meditation: "Let Divine Purpose Guide the Work of the UN".

3:00 – 4:00
Launch of the Campus Peace Centers
(Campus Peace Centers Working Group)
Venue: GA37

4:00 – 5:00
The Public Good and Its Relation to Global Ethics (Universal Ethics Working Group)
Venue: GA37

FRIDAY – 26th

1:00 – 1:30
“Spirit of the UN” Award and Closing Ceremony
(CSVGC Task Force)
Venue: Dag Hammarskjöld Auditorium

1:30 – 2:45
Spiritual and Holistic Development Augmenting Business Practices (Spiritual History of UN and Values and Business Working Groups)
Venue: Dag Hammarskjöld Auditorium