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News ArchiveWorld Peace Leaders support One Million Voices campaign
New York – Leaders of peace networks from all over the world have joined the burgeoning campaign for peace in the Philippines. This, amidst vociferous calls for an “all-out war” in Mindanao following the debacle in Basilan where 19 soldiers were killed two weeks ago...
Occupy Wall Street protesters support One Million Voices for Peace Campaign
New York – Hundreds of “Occupy Wall Street” protesters in New York, their supporters, passers-by and tourists signed the One Million Voices for Peace in the Philippines petition calling for a peaceful negotiated settlement to the armed conflicts in the country. The...
Asian Democrats welcome promised Reforms in Malaysia
The World Forum for Democratization in Asia (WFDA) is encouraged by the speech delivered by Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak on 15 September, which was the International Day of Democracy as well as the eve of Malaysia's National Day. In particular, we strongly...
Message from the MILF Peace Panel on the occasion of the International Day of Peace
On this Day of International of Peace, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) through its peace panel pays tribute to those working to build a better future as well as those making their voices heard to strengthen peace and justice amongst fellowmen. Indeed, they...
MILF Chairman addresses citizens forum in Bohol
(Opening statement of Mohagher Iqbal, chairman of the MILF peace panel, during the citizens forum at the University of Bohol on September 9, 2011.) Peace is the concern of all! I will start this short opening statement by sharing with you of the little things I know...
24 runners from the Visayas start Peace and Solidarity Run for Mindanao
More than 200 runners, bikers, activists, peace advocates and motorcycle enthusiasts made a rousing send off for more than two dozen runners from the Visayas in the Peace and Solidarity Run for Mindanao in Zamboanga City early today that aims to generate citizen...