United Nations High Level Forum on The Culture of Peace.

Vigil for International Peace
United Nations High Level Forum on The Culture of Peace. 14 September 2012 from 10.00 am to 6.00 pm at the UN General Assembly Hall, UN Headquarters, New York This day-long, first-ever General Assembly High Level Forum was a public opportunity for the UN member states, UN system entities, civil society including NGOs, media, private sector and all others interested in discussing on the ways and means to promote the Culture of Peace. The implementation of the UN Programme of Action on Culture of Peace adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1999 was a special focus. Convened by President of the General Assembly H.E. Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, the Forum had an opening ceremony, when the President and Secretary-General spoke.

Two panel discussions followed. The day ended with a closing session. To view the webcast: http://www.unmultimedia.org/tv/webcast/c/dpi-ngo-briefing.html