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Every meeting of UNA Harrogate has the objective of prompting action that will take the world, inch by inch, closer to the future we all want to see. At our January meeting, one of our supporters, Tamás Ihász-Kovács, spoke of how he'd like to draw the attention of the people of Harrogate and district to the United Nations International Day of Peace. This is an annual event, which in 2025 falls on Sunday 21 September. He received encouragement, questions and ideas from other UNA supporters at the meeting and the outcome is that he has now committed to leading, not just one day, but a whole week to this timely and important topic.
Why a week of Peace?
Why a week of Peace?
Tamás and other UNA supporters were keen to make space in the calendar for any institution to get involved. We encourage any group to mark this special week in any way they wish. It will be great to see the Council, businesses, schools, colleges and charities all holding their own special events at any point during (or around) the period 15-21 September.
If you'd like to contact Tamás to discuss your event, email him: ihaszkota@gmail.com
Events that we know are happening are listed below. We'd like to add details of yours!
Events that we know are happening are listed below. We'd like to add details of yours!
Pannal Methodist Church - "Contemplating Peace"
This inspiring service is timed for the Sunday prior to the Harrogate week of peace and is an opportunity for people of any faith or none to explore the power of love in pursuit of a peaceful future.
10am - 11am on Sunday 14 September
Contact Clive Wilson, Chair of UNA Harrogate for details: cliveandrewwilson@gmail.com (or simply turn up on the day)
UNA Harrogate - Branch Meeting - "War or Peace? What is our Direction of travel?"
6.30pm - 8.30pm on Monday 15 September 2025 in the library at Harrogate College
Contact Clive Wilson, Chair of UNA Harrogate to register a place: cliveandrewwilson@gmail.com
Zero Carbon Harrogate - “Setting the Climate for Peace – how climate change impacts peace and what we can do about it in Harrogate” more details here
6pm to 8pm on Tuesday 16 September 2-25
About this event.
Our friends in the United Nations Association (Harrogate) are working with other groups to stage a Week of Peace for Harrogate.
At Zero Carbon Harrogate, we are keen to join in by providing time for discussion and contemplation on the many links between climate change and peace.
Clive Wilson, Chair of UNA Harrogate and Author of “Leading Beyond Sustainability” will facilitate this event, broadly to the agenda below:
Welcome and introduction by ZCH
About the Harrogate Week of Peace
Interactive exercise to explore the many links between climate change and peace
Discussion in small groups to determine practical action people can take to make a difference
Sharing our commitments
Close and networking
Harrogate & Knaresborough Amnesty International - Letter writing for Peace
At St Peter’s Church, Cambridge Road, Harrogate
11.45am on Thursday 18th September
Contact Linzy Lyne, Amnesty International, Harrogate and Knaresborough Group for details: me@linzylyne.com or 07786 966272.
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