A Single Garment of Destiny
Today, 15 January 2018, we reflect back on the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It was fifty-five years ago when he wrote the “Letter from a Birmingham Jail,” an impassioned request to end racial injustice and hatred through non-violent means.
Seasons Greetings from WOVEN 2017
WOVEN took to the streets to find out what people had to say about ending violence and coming together. Check it out here!
Circle of Peace at Miriam College Southeast Asian Institute for the Deaf
One of WOVEN’s international resources is the Miriam College Center for Peace Education, located in the Philippines. Led by Jasmin Nario-Galace, Ph.D., the center embraces its mission to help advance a culture of peace through education.
Institute for Economics & Peace: Vision of Humanity
This week, along with the United Nations and a host of other organizations worldwide, we celebrate the International Day of Peace. To mark the day, the Institute for Economics & Peace will be releasing SDG16 Progress Report. SDG16 or the ‘peace goal’ as it is commonly referred to, is a major achievement of the international […]
IPI Live Events During Ministerial Week of the UN General Assembly
Our resource partner, the International Peace Institute, IPI, has an extensive webpage of all of their events taking place this week during the high-level week of the UNGA. Many of these events will be on-the-record and live streamed.
Join the Circle of Peace on September 21
This September 21, on International Peace Day, WOVEN, its allies, and citizens of New York City will gather and join hands forming a Circle of Peace around a Church, a Synagogue and a Mosque to symbolize solidarity, unity, and resistance. Please join us.
Violence Is Our Enemy Not Each Other
WOVEN is committed to bringing people together to solve our differences. We support an individual’s right to speak out about their personal beliefs in a calm and civilized manner.
Please Join Us For “Love Divided By”
We invite you to join us for a performance of Susan Charlotte’s Love Divided By.
“The M Word” Event
We encourage you to attend “The M Word: Muslim-American Stories of Hope and Resistance” on February 24th at Columbia University.
Upcoming Programs at NewYork Live Arts
WOVEN supports NewYork Live Arts in their aspiration to bring people together through art and creativity.
Protecting Children in the Progress Towards Peace
The IPI together with Watchlist on Children and Armed Conflict, and the government of Estonia cohosted a policy forum on child protection in peace processes.
Bringing Gun Violence Awareness to the Stage
The New York Times recently published an article featuring interviews with the writers behind three new plays that focus on gun violence.
All That We Share
We were so touched by the message of this video by TV2Denmark.
Musical Lyrics for the Circle of Peace
Song lyrics to Amazing Grace, Peace Train, and Blowin’ In the Wind. Join in!
Join us Tonight at the Circle of Peace
Our Circle of Peace begins 5:30 pm tonight at 96th Street and Lexington beside Samuel Seabury Playground. WOVEN representatives will be there early to guide you on where to go, so be sure to get there on time for the full experience!
A Circle of Peace Gratitude
We have made an effort with our route to make sure to ‘link’ our communities by gathering in front of a church, synagogue and mosque.