CELEBRATION OF PEACE DAY IN SPAIN.docx

COLLABORATIVE PEACE DAY MANIFESTO : UNITED IN DIVERSITY

Spanish Pupils

Today, 30th of January, we celebrate the School  Day of Non-Violence and Peace. This date is chosen as it is the anniversary of Ghandi’s death. As Gandhi says: “Nothing enduring can be built on violence”.

The idea of a peaceful, united and prosperous Europe was shared by the “Founding Fathers”, a group of leaders who inspired the peace and stability in Europe we take for granted today.

It is important that we raise awareness of the importance of respect and non-violence throughout Europe. The EU will continue protecting, empowering and defending us!

Italian students

1. If we know each other, we can live in peace.

2. If we overcome fear, Peace will be possible.

3. If I think about Peace, I imagine a rainbow.

4. Peace should be the goal for everyone. If we want it, we can do it.

Greek students

“If we are to teach real peace in this world, and if we are to carry on a real war

against war, we shall have to begin with the children.”

Mahatma Gandhi

In a Europe that faces new challenges nowadays, unity and solidarity are of utmost importance.

We, pupils of 3rd Gymnasio of Naoussa, call on the leaders of the EU to re-establish its core

values of democracy and participation, dignity, equality, social justice, solidarity, freedom,

rule of law, and human rights.

We want a Europe that:

- Promotes equality for all European citizens regardless of race, gender, age disability,

socio-economic status, or religion.

- Respects diversity and combats discrimination and racism.

- Respects cultural heritage.

- Promotes non-violent policies at all levels.

- Guarantees free access to healthcare, quality education, and employment for young

people

- Fights to alleviate poverty.

- Ensures safety and peace in and outside Europe.

- Implements environmental policies for sustainable development.

- Values people above financial interests.

- Helps and protects any foreigner persecuted for his or her beliefs or because of war.

EU peace mottos:

A Europe that protects, empowers and defends

A Europe that preserves our values of freedom, democracy and the rule of law

The EU has maintained peace in Europe

Useful links:

EU Defense and Security:

https://eeas.europa.eu/headquarters/headquarters-homepage/49010/part-1-eu-acts-peace-and-security_en

International Cooperation:

https://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/sectors/human-rights-and-governance/peace-and-security_en