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Every month, we list a variety of resources in each Update. If you missed them the first time around, they are all available under the Resources tab at the top of the page. Of particular interest might be the videos or film trailers which you can preview.
Assisi Peace Pledge
 In 2002, over 200 Catholic, Protestant, Orthodox, Sikh, Muslim, Confucian, Buddhist and Jewish leaders from around the world gathered to read this prayer for peace. Visit the site for the text: http://www.americancatholic.org/Messenger/Apr2002/Feature1.asp
Bread for the World Christmas Cards
 If you are going to send our Christmas cards this year, youmay want to consider sharing your passion for helping hungry and poor people by sending Bread for the World Christmas cards to your friends and family. The cards can be purchased for $10 for a pack of 10. To view the selection, click here: http://secure3.convio.net/bread/site/Ecommerce?VIEW_PRODUCT...
Carbon "Footprint" Quiz
Determine your "carbon "footprint" on the world, visit http://www.myfootprint.org/
 Global Zero Campaign
Seeks a world without nuclear weapons. Works for a legally binding verifiable agreement, including all nations, to eliminate nuclear weapons by a certain date. Sign a pledge here.
Iraqi Student Project
 Founded by Gabe Huck and Theresa Kubasak, both formerly of Evanston, ISP seeks to make undergraduate education possible for qualified students who were studying in Iraq, have been unable to continue their education because of the violence, and intend to return and contribute to the rebuilding of their country. These students are recommended for study without regard to gender, nationality, religion or ethnicity. In the United States, ISP works with colleges and universities to secure tuition waivers or full scholarships, and with local communities to build support groups for each student
For more information, visit www.iraqistudentproject.org.
Peace & Justice Dates Throughout the Year
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Jan. 1
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Catholic World Day of Peace
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Jan. 20
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Martin Luther King Day
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February 12
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Anniversary of the assassination of Sr. Dorothy Stang
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March 21
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International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination |
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March 24
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Anniversary of the assassination of Archbishop Oscar Romero
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April 22
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Earth Day
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May 29
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International Day of Peacekeepers |
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June 5
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World Environment Day
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June 20
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World Refugee Day
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August 6
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Anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima
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August 9
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Anniversary of the martyrdom of Franz Jaegerstetter
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August 30
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International Day of the Disappeared
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September 21
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International Day of Peace
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October 2
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International Day of Non-Violence/Anniversary of Mahatma Ghandi’s birth
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October 4
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Feast Day of St. Francis Assisi
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Oct. 17
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International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
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Nov. 11
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Feast day of St. Martin de Tours
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Nov. 16
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International Day of Tolerance
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Nov. 20
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Anniversary of Dorothy Day
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Nov. 25
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International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
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Nov. 29
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International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
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Dec 2
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Anniversary of 4 women religious killed in San Salvador
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Dec 10
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International Human Rights Day
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 The Pickens Plan
Advocates breaking America's addiction to foreign oil. Check it out at: http://www.pickensplan.com/act/ UST
Project Gateway
 Project Gateway is an effort by Mothers for Peace and a group of youth from the Precious Blood Center for Reconciliation (Artisans for Peace) to bridge the divisions of our community. As a symbol of a larger effort toward peace building and reconciliation, Project Gateway seek to transform the viaducts that act as barriers (racially, gang, etc) into a gateway to a diverse community that hold many of the same values in common. For more information, visit: http://www.pbmr.org/news.html ABC7Chicago.com published a story about this project. You can watch the video and read the story here. "Artist paint a mural at gang border"
http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/someone_you_should_know&id=6930275
World Awareness Quiz
Catholic Relief Services has a 10 question quiz on world poverty, AIDS, clean water, education for children, agriculture, disease and CRS services.
To check out your knowledge, visit: http://orb.crs.org/interactive/awareness-quiz/index.cfm
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