international peace essay contest 2008

First Place: Molly Nemer of Henry Sibley High School in Mendota Heights, MN Grounded in Peace: Why Gender Matters Second Place: Anna Mitchell of Plymouth, MI (Homeschool) Third Place: Bo Yeon Jang of the International School Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam 2012 national winning essay, “Awakening Witness and Empowering Engagement: Leveraging New Media for Human Connections,” by Emily Fox-Penner of the Maret School in Washington, D.C., addressed the essay topic of new media and peacebuilding by examining its role in Egypt in 2011 and Kenya in 2007  (link is the same as it is now from last year) 2011 national winning essay, Mimes for Good Governance: The Importance of Culture and Morality in the Fight Against Corruption, by Kathryn Botto from the Liberal Arts and Science Academy in Austin, Texas discusses the role of society and culture in dealing with curruption, using Colombia and Kyrgyzstan as case studies. 2010 national winning essay, Fighting for Local publications in a Globalized World: Unity, Strategy, and Government Support , by Margaret E. Hardy from Lick-Wilmerding High School in San Francisco, California, discusses necessary conditions for nonviolent movement to successfully control local publications. 2009 national winning essay, Responding to Crimes against Humanity: Prevention, Deployment, and Localization , by Sophia Sanchez from Ladue Horton Watkins High School in Saint Louis, Missouri, discusses the role of international actors in protecting civilians from crimes against humanity. 2008 national winning essay, Resolving Water Conflicts Through the Establishment of Water Authorities, by Callie Smith from Girls Preparatory School in Chatanooga, Tennessee, discusses how natural publications can be managed to build peace, using case studies from Central Asia and Yemen. 2007 national winning essay, Reintegrating Children, Building Peace: Interaction, Education, and.
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Organized by The Goi Peace Foundation and UNESCO Sponsored by the Earthrise Society Endorsed by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan Japan Broadcasting Corporation, Nikkei Inc., Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education Supported by Japan Airlines.
Dear Friends of Peace, Young people from around the world are again invited this year to enter the 2010 International Essay Contest for Young People organized by the Goi Peace Foundation and UNESCO. The theme of the 2010 International Essay Contest for Young People is:  “MY ROLE IN CREATING A PEACEFUL WORLD.” What is your vision of a peaceful and harmonious world? What can you and the young people of the world do to realize that vision? The deadline for entry is June 30, 2010. First prize winners will receive a cash award and a trip to Japan. Please see the complete guidelines on The 2010 International Essay Contest announcement is also prominently highlighted on UNESCO website at You can also find the official 2010 Essay Contest flyer on the link below: To read winning essays from last year’s contest, please kindly visit the websites at and We request you to kindly disseminate the 2010 International Essay Contest to youth organizations and associations within your network and display it on your website(s) and publish it in your information materials. Thank you so much for your kind cooperation and generous support! Good luck to all youth leaders around the world! May Peace Prevail on Earth! The Goi Peace Foundation.
The international system has witnessed dramatic changes in the recent past. Developments around the globe and at home challenge us to rethink the role of the United States in the international community. What is our nation’s place in this increasingly complex global picture? How do we best promote respect for human rights and the growth of freedom and justice? What can we do to nurture and preserve international security and world peace? The National Peace Essay Contest: Promotes serious discussion among high school students, teachers, and national leaders about international peace and conflict resolution today and in the future; Complements existing curricula and other scholastic activities; Strengthens students’ research, writing, and reasoning skills; and Meets National Contents Standards. The deadline for the 2007-2008 National Peace Essay Contest is February 1, 2008. Resources: Visit more details! Like this:Like Loading. Related.
Organized by The Goi Peace Foundation and UNESCO Sponsored by the Earthrise Society Endorsed by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of JapanJapan Broadcasting Corporation, Nikkei Inc., Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education Supported by Japan Airlines. The United Nations has designated 2001-2010 as the International Decade for a Culture of Peace and Non-Violence for the Children of the World and 2005-2014 as the United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development. Not only should young people benefit from these global initiatives, but they should be empowered to play a leading role in them. The theme of the 2008 International Essay Contest for Young People was My project to create positive change in my environment. How can I foster sustainable development in my community? From among 4,711 entries from 137 countries, the following winners were selected. The first prize winners have received the Minister of Education Encouragement Award at a ceremony during the Goi Peace Foundation Forum 2008 held at Bunkyo Civic Hall in Tokyo on November 9, 2008 List of Winners Children's category (1 entrant)     Joined by a Cookbook Martin Kotarski (Age 13, Croatia) Youth category (1 entrant)     Cargados de Vida Valeria Cortez Vaca Díez (Age 17, Bolivia) Children's category (2 entrants)     Andrychow – two cultures, two hearts but one little homeland Justyna Wróblicka (Age 14, Poland)     My project on Archeapple plantation and the need to foster it for sustainable development in my community Sombo Timothy Nambazing (Age 14, Ghana) Youth category (2 entrants)     Homeless in Seattle Claire Carlson (Age 18, USA)     Elite Youth Coalition for Development Mukiibi Lawrence (Age 21, Uganda) Children's category (5 entrants)     Water Project Ryuji Aoki (Age 10, Japan )    Our Earth Miyuki Horii (Age 11, Japan )     How.