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The International Day of Peace is coming up on September 21st, and we’re starting celebrations early. This year’s theme for Peace Day is #CISVright4peace which celebrates the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. We will be challenging CISVers around the world to team up with their local Junior Branch members in a series of calls to action leading up to the International Day of Peace. You can find all the challenges here, but we will be releasing them on both the CISV International and International Junior Branch Facebook page. Organize how, when, and with whom you’ll complete the challenges. As each challenge is released the comment section of the post will be open for you to share your thoughts and ideas about the questions posed. When you complete each challenge, please send us your pictures to peaceday@ijb.cisv.org. Your photos may even be shared on a CISV official Instagram account! Keep an eye on social media for the challenges, and jump on board with the online discussions! With love, The Peace Day Team Agus, Amy, Ben, Emily, and Yasmine
e r o f e B y t i v i t c a e h t In this document you will find a list of 21 challenges to encourage peace in your community, each challenge includes a prompt/question, an action encouraging you to document the challenge and a list of materials (if needed). Before the activity, take some time to think about the time you will have, the place you will be, and select the amount of challenges you think fit best.
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? y a D e c a e P s i t a h Take some time to explain to participants what this year is about and what is celebrated on this day. Project the Peace Day 101 or print it out as a useful tool to explain what the Peace Day, this Campaign and our mision is all about.
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Divide the participants in the amount of challenges selected and give each group the challenge card. For example: if you have 12 challenges and 60 people, you could do 12 groups of 5 people. Explain that the idea is to show the diversity of peace to the community and how the challenges contribute to it. Provide each group with the necessary materials (or have them look for materials, it could be part of the challenge).
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Once you have finished, send your pictures from the event, news coverage or anything relevant to the Peace Day Campaign Team at
peaceday@ijb.cisv.org
Remind participants about this year’s theme and campaign, to use the hashtag, and to document everything they do.
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#CISVright4peace #peaceday
Post its Sharpies
document it
questions
materials
Place notes in bathrooms with positive messages
What phrases and other sayings make you feel good when you hear them? How does this relate to Article 1 in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
@cisvofďŹ cial
Take the top 5 positive messages you came up with and take group pictures with them.
@ijb.cisv
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#CISVright4peace #peaceday
Paper & pens Envelopes (if you want to use mail) Phones (or other ways of communication)
document it
questions
materials
Thank someone who has done something nice for you
What is something you’ve accomplished with the help of others? What Universal Declaration of Human Rights article does this challenge relate to?
@cisvofďŹ cial
Look at the actions that you are writing your thank-yous for. Create a group list of these actions and take a picture of it!
@ijb.cisv
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#CISVright4peace #peaceday
Cardboard & markers (in case you would like to do a poster)
document it
questions
materials
Give out random hugs
How would/does getting a hug make you feel? What Universal Declaration of Human Rights article does this challenge relate to?
@cisvofďŹ cial
If the people feel comfortable, take pictures with the persons you’re hugging!
@ijb.cisv
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#CISVright4peace #peaceday
Music instruments Speakers Anything else you want (pots and pans?)
document it
questions
materials
Play music in a public place
What role does music play in peace? What role does it play in your life? What Universal Declaration of Human Rights article does this challenge relate to?
@cisvofďŹ cial
Take videos/pictures of your performance and the audience. Document the set up and jamming!
@ijb.cisv
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#CISVright4peace #peaceday
Trash bags Gloves
document it
questions
materials
Clean up trash around town
Does trash tell a story? How does it contribute to our society? What Universal Declaration of Human RIghts article does this challenge relate to?
@cisvofďŹ cial
Take group photos while picking up trash! If you find something cool or interesting, take a picture of that too.
@ijb.cisv
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#CISVright4peace #peaceday
Paint Trash-bags Brushes Chalk Masking tape Permission to use the space/wall
document it
questions
materials
Paint a mural
How does art play a role in spreading peace? How does this relate to Article 2 in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
@cisvofďŹ cial
Take a panoramic picture of the final result with all the people who participated in it.
@ijb.cisv
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#CISVright4peace #peaceday
Chalk
document it
questions
materials
Write positive messages (with art) on the sidewalk
What is a message that would brighten your day? Do any images go with that message?
Take pictures of top 5 messages on the sidewalk and take photos with them.
How does this relate to Article 19 in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
@cisvofďŹ cial
@ijb.cisv
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#CISVright4peace #peaceday
Soccer-ball
document it
questions
materials
Start a random soccer game
How can sports and other games bring people together? How can they separate people?
Take a group picture after the game.
How does this relate to Article 24 in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
@cisvofďŹ cial
@ijb.cisv
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#CISVright4peace #peaceday
None!
document it
questions
materials
Help someone carry their bags
What little acts of kindness have people done in the past for you? How does this relate to Article 29 in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
@cisvofďŹ cial
Ask the person (who you’re carrying the bags for) if they can take a picture with you (tell them about the Peace Day Campaign). Take a picture and document where you are.
@ijb.cisv
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#CISVright4peace #peaceday
None!
document it
questions
materials
Open a door for someone
What little acts of kindness have people done in the past for you? What Universal Declaration of Human Rights article does this challenge relate to?
@cisvofďŹ cial
Take videos or pictures of creative ways the participants open the doors. If you would like, document the place too.
@ijb.cisv
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#CISVright4peace #peaceday
Paper Markers or pens
document it
questions
materials
Give someone a compliment
What is the best compliment you have ever gotten? What Universal Declaration of Human Rights article does this challenge relate to?
@cisvofďŹ cial
Document/create a list of the compliments you gave (does not have to be exact). Take a picture of the group list.
@ijb.cisv
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#CISVright4peace #peaceday
Donate books Markers or pens
document it
questions
materials
Leave out books for people to find
What is something good that you’ve got from reading a particular book?
Take pictures of the places you left the books and their titles.
What Universal Declaration of Human Rights article does this challenge relate to?
@cisvofďŹ cial
@ijb.cisv
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#CISVright4peace #peaceday
None!
document it
questions
materials
Let someone go first in line
What Universal Declaration of Human Rights article does this challenge relate to?
@cisvofďŹ cial
Take a video of the setting in which you let the person go first. Maybe explain if you would do it again? How’d you feel?
@ijb.cisv
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#CISVright4peace #peaceday
Paper & pens
document it
questions
materials
Write a letter to someone
What effect can written words and speech have on peace? What are good examples of this? What Universal Declaration of Human Rights article does this challenge relate to?
@cisvofficial
Take pictures of the writing process and maybe some of the letters (or even destinations) if the participants don’t mind.
@ijb.cisv
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#CISVright4peace #peaceday
Money Envelopes Tape Pens
document it
questions
materials
Leave money at a vending machine
How can small gifts help to spread peace? What Universal Declaration of Human Rights article does this challenge relate to?
@cisvofďŹ cial
Leave a note on the envelope.Take a picture with the vending machine and your note.
@ijb.cisv
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#CISVright4peace #peaceday
Clothes to donate
document it
questions
materials
Donate your unused clothes
Wjhat are some things that you don’t need and others might? What Universal Declaration of Human Rights article does this challenge relate to?
@cisvofďŹ cial
Have participants model or show their old clothes for picture. You can also take picture of the donation process.
@ijb.cisv
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#CISVright4peace #peaceday
Money Coffee shop/grocery
document it
questions
materials
Buy someone coffee/tea/refreshment
How can small gifts help to spread peace? What Universal Declaration of Human Rights article does this challenge relate to?
@cisvofficial
If possible, take picture with the person you bought coffee for. You can also take a video outside the coffee shop introducing what you plan to do and why.
@ijb.cisv
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#CISVright4peace #peaceday
Ingredients for cookies (baking them could be an activity) ... or just buy them. Pens & paper (for notes to go along)
document it
questions
materials
Give out cookies to people
How can small gifts help to spread peace? What Universal Declaration of Human Rights article does this challenge relate to?
@cisvofďŹ cial
Take pictures/videos of handing them out. Take a video introducing what you are doing, where, and why.
@ijb.cisv
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#CISVright4peace #peaceday
Peace Day 101 flyers (Find them in the print this section of this document)
document it
questions
materials
Explain Peace Day to someone
What is something you’ve accomplished with the help of others?
If the person you’re explaining doesn’t mind, invite them to record a message for peace.
How does this relate to Article 26 in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
@cisvofficial
@ijb.cisv
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#CISVright4peace #peaceday
None!
document it
questions
materials
Donate to a charity
How do donations help out? Are small donations helpful? How does this relate to Article 25 in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
@cisvofďŹ cial
Write down where you are donating and why. Take pictures of the lists. Alternative: Take a video about donating and how it can help, included where you are donating and for what cause (Peace Day)
@ijb.cisv
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#CISVright4peace #peaceday
Peace Day 101 handout
document it
questions
materials
Discuss Peace Day
Why is Peace Day important? What Universal Declaration of Human Rights article does this challenge relate to?
@cisvofďŹ cial
Take pictures during the discussion, take notes on insights from the conversation
@ijb.cisv
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PEACE DAY 101
PRINT SIZE: A4
Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September. The General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples.
The theme for the International Day of Peace in 2018 is “The Right to Peace - The Universal Declaration of Human Rights at 70”. The theme celebrates the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is a milestone document in the history of human rights. Drafted by representatives with different legal and cultural backgrounds from all regions of the world, the Declaration was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in Paris on 10 December 1948 as a common standard of achievement for all peoples and all nations.
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Cardboard & markers (in case you would like to do a poster)
Post its Sharpies
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materials
materials
Place notes in bathrooms with positive messages
Give out random hugs
How does this relate to Article 1 in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
What phrases and other sayings make you feel good when you hear them?
questions
What Universal Declaration of Human Rights article does this challenge relate to?
How would/does getting a hug make you feel?
questions
If the people feel comfortable, take pictures with the persons you’re hugging!
@ijb.cisv
@cisvofficial
#CISVright2peace
Take the top 5 positive messages you came up with and take group pictures with them.
@ijb.cisv
@cisvofficial
#CISVright2peace
document it document it
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Paper & pens Envelopes (if you want to use mail) Phones (or other ways of communication)
materials
Music instruments Speakers Anything else you want (pots and pans?)
materials
Thank someone who has done something nice for you
Play music in a public place
What Universal Declaration of Human Rights article does this challenge relate to?
What is something you’ve accomplished with the help of others?
questions
What Universal Declaration of Human Rights article does this challenge relate to?
What role does music play in peace? What role does it play in your life?
questions
Take videos/pictures of your performance and the audience. Document the set up and jamming!
@ijb.cisv
@cisvofficial
#CISVright2peace
Look at the actions that you are writing your thank-yous for. Create a group list of these actions and take a picture of it!
@ijb.cisv
@cisvofficial
#CISVright2peace
document it document it
CHALLENGE HANDOUT #1 PRINT SIZE: A4
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Chalk
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Trash bags Gloves
materials
materials
Clean up trash around town
Write positive messages (with art) on the sidewalk
What Universal Declaration of Human RIghts article does this challenge relate to?
Does trash tell a story? How does it contribute to our society?
questions
How does this relate to Article 19 in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
What is a message that would brighten your day? Do any images go with that message?
questions
Take pictures of top 5 messages on the sidewalk and take photos with them.
@ijb.cisv
@cisvofficial
#CISVright2peace
Take group photos while picking up trash! If you find something cool or interesting, take a picture of that too.
@ijb.cisv
@cisvofficial
#CISVright2peace
document it document it
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Paint Trash-bags Brushes Chalk Masking tape Permission to use the space/wall
materials
Soccer-ball
materials
Paint a mural
Start a random soccer game
How does this relate to Article 2 in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
How does art play a role in spreading peace?
questions
How does this relate to Article 24 in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
How can sports and other games bring people together? How can they separate people?
questions
Take a group picture after the game.
@ijb.cisv
@cisvofficial
#CISVright2peace
Take a panoramic picture of the final result with all the people who participated in it.
@ijb.cisv
@cisvofficial
#CISVright2peace
document it document it
CHALLENGE HANDOUT #2 PRINT SIZE: A4
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Paper Markers or pens
None!
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materials
materials
Help someone carry their bags
Give someone a compliment
How does this relate to Article 29 in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
What little acts of kindness have people done in the past for you?
questions
What Universal Declaration of Human Rights article does this challenge relate to?
What is the best compliment you have ever gotten?
questions
Document/create a list of the compliments you gave (does not have to be exact). Take a picture of the group list.
@ijb.cisv
@cisvofficial
#CISVright2peace
Ask the person (who you’re carrying the bags for) if they can take a picture with you (tell them about the Peace Day Campaign). Take a picture and document where you are.
@ijb.cisv
@cisvofficial
#CISVright2peace
document it document it
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None!
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Open a door for someone
Leave out books for people to find
What Universal Declaration of Human Rights article does this challenge relate to?
What little acts of kindness have people done in the past for you?
questions
What Universal Declaration of Human Rights article does this challenge relate to?
What is something good that you’ve got from reading a particular book?
questions
Take pictures of the places you left the books and their titles.
@ijb.cisv
@cisvofficial
#CISVright2peace
Take videos or pictures of creative ways the participants open the doors. If you would like, document the place too.
@ijb.cisv
@cisvofficial
#CISVright2peace
document it document it
CHALLENGE HANDOUT #3 PRINT SIZE: A4
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Money Envelopes Tape Pens
None!
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materials
materials
Let someone go first in line
Leave money at a vending machine
What Universal Declaration of Human Rights article does this challenge relate to?
questions
What Universal Declaration of Human Rights article does this challenge relate to?
How can small gifts help to spread peace?
questions
Leave a note on the envelope.Take a picture with the vending machine and your note.
@ijb.cisv
@cisvofficial
#CISVright2peace
Take a video of the setting in which you let the person go first. Maybe explain if you would do it again? How’d you feel?
@ijb.cisv
@cisvofficial
#CISVright2peace
document it document it
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Paper & pens
materials
Clothes to donate
materials
Write a letter to someone
Donate your unused clothes
What Universal Declaration of Human Rights article does this challenge relate to?
What effect can written words and speech have on peace? What are good examples of this?
questions
What Universal Declaration of Human Rights article does this challenge relate to?
Wjhat are some things that you don’t need and others might?
questions
Have participants model or show their old clothes for picture. You can also take picture of the donation process.
@ijb.cisv
@cisvofficial
#CISVright2peace
Take pictures of the writing process and maybe some of the letters (or even destinations) if the participants don’t mind.
@ijb.cisv
@cisvofficial
#CISVright2peace
document it document it
CHALLENGE HANDOUT #4 PRINT SIZE: A4
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Money Coffee shop/grocery
materials
Peace Day 101 flyers
materials
Buy someone coffee/tea/refreshment
Explain Peace Day to someone
What Universal Declaration of Human Rights article does this challenge relate to?
How can small gifts help to spread peace?
questions
How does this relate to Article 26 in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
What is something you’ve accomplished with the help of others?
questions
If the person you’re explaining doesn’t mind, invite them to record a message for peace.
@ijb.cisv
@cisvofficial
#CISVright2peace
If possible, take picture with the person you bought coffee for. You can also take a video outside the coffee shop introducing what you plan to do and why.
@ijb.cisv
@cisvofficial
#CISVright2peace
document it document it
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None!
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Pens & paper (for notes to go along)
Ingredients for cookies (baking them could be an activity) ... or just buy them.
materials materials
Give out cookies to people
Donate to a charity
What Universal Declaration of Human Rights article does this challenge relate to?
How can small gifts help to spread peace?
questions
How does this relate to Article 25 in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
How do donations help out? Are small donations helpful?
questions
Alternative: Take a video about donating and how it can help, included where you are donating and for what cause (Peace Day)
Write down where you are donating and why. Take pictures of the lists.
@ijb.cisv
@cisvofficial
#CISVright2peace
Take pictures/videos of handing them out. Take a video introducing what you are doing, where, and why.
@ijb.cisv
@cisvofficial
#CISVright2peace
document it document it
CHALLENGE HANDOUT #5 PRINT SIZE: A4
CHALLENGE HANDOUT #6 / PEACE DAY FLYERS
PRINT SIZE: A4
What does
What does
“The Right to Peace”
“The Right to Peace”
Peace Day provides a globally shared date for all humanity to commit to Peace above all differences and to contribute to building a Culture of Peace.
Peace Day provides a globally shared date for all humanity to commit to Peace above all differences and to contribute to building a Culture of Peace.
mean to you?
mean to you?
#CISVright2peace
#CISVright2peace
#peaceday
#peaceday
What does
What does
“The Right to Peace”
“The Right to Peace”
Peace Day provides a globally shared date for all humanity to commit to Peace above all differences and to contribute to building a Culture of Peace.
Peace Day provides a globally shared date for all humanity to commit to Peace above all differences and to contribute to building a Culture of Peace.
mean to you?
mean to you?
#CISVright2peace
#CISVright2peace
What does
“The Right to Peace”
#CISVright2peace #peaceday
Take pictures during the discussion, take notes on insights from the conversation
@cisvofficial
@ijb.cisv
materials
Peace Day provides a globally shared date for all humanity to commit to Peace above all differences and to contribute to building a Culture of Peace.
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mean to you?
What Universal Declaration of Human Rights article does this challenge relate to?
#peaceday
Why is Peace Day important?
#CISVright2peace
Peace Day 101 handout
Peace Day provides a globally shared date for all humanity to commit to Peace above all differences and to contribute to building a Culture of Peace.
Discuss Peace Day
mean to you?
questions
“The Right to Peace”
document it
What does
#peaceday
#CISVright2peace
#peaceday
e c a e p 4 t h g i #CISVr # p e a ce d a y