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Member State
Activities undertaken to mark the Year of Peace and
Activities undertaken on the International Day of
Security (July-December 2010)
Peace, 21 September 2010
- welcome ceremony organized by the Minister of launched awareness campaign to the staff by
Youth and Gender;
providing the necessary information to all on the
Year of Peace and Security in Africa. The Office also
- Ministry of Youth and Gender and UNDP Country observed a one minute silence, at 10:00am GMT.
Representative led Peace Journey to 12th World Scout
celebration, at Roselyn Scout Ground ;
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Planting of peace trees at the Ngong Forest;
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Embassy of Ethiopia in Kenya provided office space
and facilities for the Caravan.
15. Lesotho
On 19 November, His Majesty King Letsie III of Lesotho led
members of the Government, Chief Justice, MPs,
representatives of Political Parties, religious leaders, the
Diplomatic Corps, state dignitaries and thousands of citizens
in a Flame of Peace lighting ceremony and peace march in
the capital city, Maseru. The march culminated with a
ceremony during which cultural performances took place,
and speeches delivered, including by the King, the Prime
Minister, the Chairperson of the AU Commission, the
representative of the UN Secretary General and religious
leaders. A royal banquet for the Diplomatic Corps and
dignitaries from various countries was also hosted by the
King.
16. Liberia
The Flame of Peace was lighted on 16 September.
On 14, 16 and 21 September, radio talk shows on
the Year of Peace were broadcasted. Panelists from
On the Day of the African Child, on 16 June, the AU Liaison the AU and UNMIL were present to elaborate on
Office in Liberia called upon stakeholders in Liberia to come the Year of Peace and Security.