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“World Peace is nothing but the triumph of humanism” – Dr. Daisaku Ikeda, President, SGI. Inspired by Dr. Ikeda’s relentless efforts for world peace through education and culture, SGI Gulf is currently mounting a three phased strategy to further build on this theme.
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SGI Gulf also wishes to release a book titled “The World is Yours to Change”(in English & Arabic), selected essays written by Dr. Daisaku Ikeda, on 26 January 2007 (in English & Arabic). These meaningful essays were penned by Dr. Ikeda soon after the 9/11 attacks in the U.S.A. The World is Yours to Change is an appeal to people, especially youth, to have the courage to take positive action and make a difference. In a foreword, Mr. Ikeda states, "War is caused by people. It is therefore up to people whether or not we will create a world of peace. This is the challenge, indeed the mission, that has been entrusted to each individual--each young person, in particular--alive today. It is a challenge that goes to the very heart of civilization. And it is my sincere wish that each of you--as young people, as the rising generation--will meet this challenge with great energy and courage. There, indeed, I perceive the light of a limitless hope. It is with this immense sense of hope and expectation that I share with you this thought: The world is yours to change.
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“Since wars begin in the minds of men, it is in the minds of men that the defenses of peace must be constructed” – UNESCO Constitution. The second event, aimed at realizing the goal of peace through culture and education, is the exhibition titled “Building a Culture of Peace for the Children of the World”, also scheduled for launch on 26 January 2007. An exhibition created by Soka Gakkai International, it brings together the ideas of hundreds of people and organizations across the world dedicated to finding a path of lasting peace. This exhibition extends the spirit of the United Nations which has designated the period 2001 to 2010 as the International Decade of Peace and Non Violence for the Children of the World. Various issues pertaining to peace, the barriers to peace and actions taken by ordinary people towards realizing a peaceful society is conveyed through 28 colourful and informative panels (in English & Arabic).
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