Baha’i society, UNDP celebrate International Day of Peace in Bahrain
Manama : The United Nations in Bahrain and the Baha’i Social Society organised an evening on the occasion of the International Day of Peace aimed at spreading and consolidating the concept of peace, coexistence and human values in support of unity and brotherhood at the UN House in Hoora, Monday.
The event was held under patronage of the Minister of Labour and Social Development, Jameel Humaidan. Delivering a speech on behalf of the minister, Khaled Ishaq, Assistant Undersecretary for Community Development highlighted the role of Bahrain in supporting the culture of peace, as well as the importance of international efforts to end conflicts and bring about peace around the world.
“The evening focuses on Sustainable Development Goal 16 “Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions,” said the United Nations Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative in Bahrain, Amin Al-Sharkawi adding: “This event provides us with the opportunity to listen to some practical experiences some civil society organizations in Bahrain working to achieve this goal.”
During his intervention, the Chairman of the Baha’i Social Society, Dr. Badie said: “World peace is not only possible but inevitable. It is the next stage in the evolution of this planet.”
Three Bahraini institutions and associations presented their practical experiences and some of their peace initiatives in a panel discussion. Suhail bin Ghazi Al-Gosaibi, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Bahrain Foundation for Dialogue, Dr. Wajeeha Sadiq Al Baharna, Vice President of the Bahrain Women’s Society and Jalal Khalil of the Baha’i Social Society presented their experiences in promoting coexistence in society.
The evening was also marked by a peace-themed song presented by a number of children and young people of Bahrain.
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