Unicef staff and Peace Meditation Group at UN since 1973: Partial Summary
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From before 1975 the Peace Mediation Group at the UN has participated in programmes that supported UNICEF etc.
In 1973 the leader of the Peace Meditation at the UN was requested to give permission for some of his inspiring quotes to be used i the UNICEF Engagement Calendar, published by the UNICEF Greeting Card division as a fundraising imitative. 3 quotations were in the 1975 Calendar.
Three of Sri Chinmoy’s aphorisms appeared in the 1975 edition of UNICEF’s Engagement Calendar, which is distributed worldwide. Below is UNICEF letter requesting permission to use the quotations: … Read more
below is a selection of some highlights which have more photos or text on linked pages…
- a Weekend Unicef film festival in the Jharna Kala Gallery in 1975 (Jharna Kala Gallery Presents a festival of UNICEF Films August 16, 1975)
- Reception for UN Ambassadors at Gallery in Manhattan in support of IYC, Hosted by Perm.Rep. of Panama to UN
- IYC at USA National Visitor Center Wash DC; Speakers Rep. Geraldine Ferraror, USA Parks Dept.
- Sri Chnmoy’s Followers at UNICEF – Staff News, Aug-Sep 1983
- Sri Chinmoy: Peace Meditation at UN – A UNICEF Presence 1996 jun 30 chandika K. and nemi F did based on a number of peoples contribution for UNICEF special double issue.
- can see the list of Peace meditation group cooperation with unicef for at least 30 events covering 1975 to 1994 Peace Meditation activities related to UNICEF or staff 1975 to 1994
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This article appeared in the double issue number 2 -3 of the 1996 United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Staff News Who climbs icy cliffs, runs marathons, competes in the Inter-Agency Games, directs a Fitness Centre, hosts concerts and caters banquets? … Read more
Programme Item~ related to Peace Med Assoc and UNICEF, Anniversaries or Staff . . , covering almost two decades from Aug 1975 to Sep 1994 , List is not exhaustive, depending on need, it may be advisable to go through … Read more
UNICEF LEADER GIVEN U THANT PEACE AWARD NEW YORK – SEE ALSO: 1994 U Thant Peace Award to James Grant, Exd. UNICEF. Sep 20 – SUMMARY: James P. Grant, executive director of UNICEF, received ‘ the U Thant Peace Award … Read more
Mr. James Grant, Executive Director of UNICEF, receives the U Thant Peace Award from Sri Chinmoy as United Nations delegates and prayer leaders of various faiths look on. The presentation took place at an Interfaith Prayer Breakfast held at UNICEF … Read more
UNICEF HOUSE Three United Nations Plaza New York, New York 10017 8 December 1989 On 10 December 1989 I will be in Washington and will, unfortunately, be unable to attend the Global Peace Concert in Manhattan that evening. However, … Read more
Message by Mr. James P. Grant Executive Director of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on the occasion of the completion of twenty-five years of exemplary services to the Indian Culture and spiritual heritage in the West by Sri Chinmoy … Read more
“Now that peace is breaking out everywhere, we have to help push it up,” said James Grant, Executive Director of UNICEF, before he was physically lifted on a special apparatus by Sri Chinmoy, leader of the Peace Meditation at the … Read more
This post and Gallery below have More Photos from the Sept 1988 activity held in the park that is next to UNICEF House in NY. For initial report of event and some photos see also: PEACE LIFTS – James Grant, … Read more
Donation to UNICEF $500 . 00 in cash was generously given to the Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the United Nations by Mr. L.L. Mehrotra, Indian Ambassador to Argentina. This entailed the initial proceeds from the sale of his … Read more
Some forty odd people gathered in Conference Room B at the UN. Among them were women, conspicuous in pale flowered-print sarees and men, practically indistinguishable from the others, but whose faces are probably more earnest and whose hair is closer-cropped. … Read more
In June 1982 the meditation group held three programmes on the occasion of the United Nations Second Special Session on Disarmament. The first was a meditation in the Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium on 7 June, the opening day of the Session, … Read more
on 27 October 1981, James Grant, the Executive Director of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) opened the meeting with all the staff at Headquarters in New York by congratulating the staff that had completed the NY City running Marathon … Read more
UNICEF’s second Executive Director H. Labouisse was appreciative of the Meditation Group at the UN activities and was able to participate in some of the programmes including: 25th Anniversary of UNICEF’s trick or treat – 1975 Oct 30th and Bazaar … Read more
More photos and text to be added. this photo had “shraddha” “sep 22″ stamped on back – + handwritten “262 #31″. -maybe contact sheet in shraddha system – to be confirmed click on image below for larger or … Read more
On 1 (o2) January 1978, a Sri Chinmoy 10-Mile Run in benefit of UNICEF was held in Hamilton, Bermuda. The event attracted several former Olympic athletes among the 150 runners, which is believed to be the largest participation in Bermuda … Read more
A service to UNICEF field offices, national committees, volunteer workers, government officials, information centres, teachers, lecturers , editors, newscasters and writers. CONTENTS — Issue Number Fifteen 1977 UNIVERSAL CHILDREN’S DAY CELEBRATED AT UN HEADQUARTERS PROGRESS REPORT ON INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF … Read more
There was a Gala Performance of The NUTCRACKER for the Benefit of UNICEF at the New York State Theatre, Lincoln Center New York City 11 Dec 1977 Members of the meditation Group at the UN joined with meditation teacher Sri … Read more
On 11 December 1977 Sri Chinmoy awarded the UNICEF Cup to world-class marathon runner Dr. Norb Sander, who finished first out of 300 competitors in the Ten Mile Benefit Run for UNICEF held in New Canaan, Connecticut, on UNICEF’s 31st … Read more
UNICEF BAZAAR FOR THE INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE CHILD On 31 October 1977 the United Nations Meditation Group held a Bazaar at U. N. New York Headquarters in honour of the international Year of the Child. Peace Meditation Group Leader, … Read more
On 31 October 1977 the Meditation Group held a Bazaar at U.N. New York Headquarters in honour of the International Year of the Child. Leader of the group, Sri Chinmoy, offered a silent meditation for the success of the I.Y.C. … Read more
UNICEF Meditation .…………………………. .. .. 40 On 17 March, UNICEF members of the Meditation Group at the UN gave Teri (Chayanika) Sanna – Schiffel a birthday party at the Alcoa Building. About sixty UNICEF staff members attended the programme, which … Read more
UNICEF 30th Anniv. – Rights of Child – Australian Benifit Concert 12 Dec 1976
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Members of the Peace Meditation Group at the United Nations assisted with the Rights of the Child, Australian Benefit Concert for UNICEF on 12 December 1976 in the UN General Assembly Hall. A very gracious and appreciative letter of gratitude … Read more
UNICEF CHILDREN’S’ PARTY – Halloween and Universal Child Day 1976 – Nov 29 at UN
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UNICEF CHILDREN’S’ PARTY WITH SPECIAL GUEST: The Wonderful Bill Baird (puppeteer) with Friend AND Ashrita the Magician. The members of UNICEF and the Meditation Group at the UN invite you and your children to a Halloween Benefit Party for UNICEF. … Read more
U.N. DAY RUN FOR UNICEF – 1976 Oct 24 Edinburgh to London
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Sixteen young men ran a 450-mile relay from Edinburgh to London to raise money for UNICEF and promote the ideals of the United Nations in conjunction with U.N. Day on 24 October. The runners were all students of spiritual Master … Read more
25th Anniversary of UNICEF’S “Trick-or-Treat” 1975 Oct 30th
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Text of PRESS RELEASE UNICEF information R/75/103 UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN’S HALLOWEEN BENEFIT FOR UNICEF Children of … Read more
BENEFIT BAZAAR FOR UNICEF 1975 October 16
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On Thursday, October 16, the Meditation Group at the United Nations held a bazaar in the staff lounge of the Secretariat for the benefit of UNICEF. U.N. staff members enjoying side-show entertainment at bazaar sponsored by Meditation Group at the … Read more
Jharna Kala Gallery Presents a festival of UNICEF Films August 16, 1975
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Meditation Group at the UN members co-originated with U.N. Children’s’ Fund (UNICEF) staff and the JHARNA KALA GALLERY for a Free Film Festival showing UNICEF theme related films . During the opening weekend of the JK Gallery, on Saturday … Read more
Sri Chinmoy’s quotations appear in UNICEF’s 1975 Engagement Calendar, 1973 Sep 28
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UNICEF Three of Sri Chinmoy’s aphorisms appeared in the 1975 edition of UNICEF’s Engagement Calendar, which is distributed worldwide. Below is UNICEF letter requesting permission to use the quotations: UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN’S FUND . FONDS DES NATIONS UNIES POUR L’ENFANCE … Read more
Interfaith Prayer Breakfasts for U.N.Community – partial SUMMARY
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Beginning in early 1980’s the Peace Meditation at the United Nations began organizing early morning peace walks to celebrate the opening of the U.N. General Assembly in September. After a few years these events were often followed … Read more
many of the Prayer Breakfasts were at UNICEF House
many of the Prayer Breakfasts were at UNICEF House
H.E Jorge Illueca, Former President of Panama and of 38th Session of UN General Assembly.participated in programmes and other events with Sri Chinmoy and members of the Peace Mediation Group since the 1970′s. We were sad to learn of his …
Bhajan Concert for UN Community – 2010 Apr 16 – Hosted by Perm. Rep. Nepal
Concert hosted by H.E. Ambassador Gyan Chandra Charya Permanent Representative of Nepal to the United Nations Performed by the Sri Chinmoy Bhajan Singers, led by Ms. Ranjana Ghose 16 April 201 0, Labouisse Hall, UNICEF House, United Nations, New York … Read more
Celebrating the Life of SUNIL WILLIAM DAVIDSON 16 September 1947 – 10 March 2002 Henry Labouisse Hall, UNICEF House Tuesday, 9 April 2002, 11:00 a.m. New York, New York Sunil’s friends in the Meditation Group are deeply grateful to have … Read more
Some members of the Meditation Group at the UN joined with students and friends of Sri Chinmoy for Peace related events in the Vietnam during their visit there in December of 1992. More pictures and text to be added: MEKONG … Read more
On 16 January 1991, shortly after the Security Council deadline for Iraqi withdrawal from Kuwait had passed, United Nations staff gathered at New York headquarters for an emergency “Convocation for Peace,” organised by the Staff Council. Staff Committee President Lowell … Read more
Meditation Group member statement in GA Hall includes “Bud is not a Flower” 1990 Mar 27
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A member of the Sri Chinmoy: the Peace Meditation Group at the United Nations spoke in a meeting of UN, UNICEF and UNDP community held in the UN General Assembly Hall in March of 1990. During his remarks Adhiratha Keefe … Read more
Swims for the International Year of Peace During 1986, four members of the Peace Meditation group, staff members of the United Nations Secretariat and UNICEF, undertook a number of “Swims for Peace” to draw attention to the United Nations International … Read more
Secretary-General commends swimmers and Meditation Group 1986 Jan 24, IYP events
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Swims for the International Year of Peace – And S-G: Mr. Javier Perez de Cuellar During 1986, four members of the Peace Meditation group, staff members of the United Nations Secretariat and UNICEF, undertook a number of “Swims for Peace” … Read more
England to France Channel Swim for 40th Anniversary of UN 1985
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A member of the Peace Meditation Group at the United Nations successfully swam across the channel between England and France in honour of the 40th anniversary of the United Nations on 10th September of 1985 in 14 hours and 51 … Read more 
“38 year old american UNICEF staff member“
Channel Swim 10 Sep 1985 – for UN 40th: New York Daily News and other coverage
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A member of the Peace Meditation Group at the United Nations successfully swam across the channel between England and France in honour of the 40th anniversary of the United Nations on 10th September of 1985 in 14 hours and 51 … Read more
UNIVERSAL CHILDREN’S DAY CELEBRATED – 1981 Oct 29 – UN, NY
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Universal Children’s Day was marked by the meditation group on 29 October 1981 with a programme featuring: Mr. Nicholas van Oudenhoven, UNICEF Development Education Officer, whose talk was entitled : “‘Inward and Outward: Sharing Some Questions on Development Education.“ The … Read more
1979 H. Related UN Day, Proclamations, Athletic and other IYC events around world
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WORLDWIDE CELEBRATION OF IYC In a worldwide celebration of IYC, young men and women across the globe cycled, ran, sang and performed to call attention to the Year, often in conjunction with U.N. Day observances. Participants were students of Sri … Read more
E. Dedication of IYC in Washington DC Park and Garden in California
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1. IYC DEDICATION IN PRESIDENTS PARK, Washington DC 2. MEDITATION GARDEN IN HONOUR OF IYC, University of California 1. Plaque for International Year of the Child placed in President ‘s Park in Washington, D.C. On 4 October 1979 the United … Read more
F. Reception for UN Ambassadors at Gallery in Manhattan in support of IYC, Hosted by Perm.Rep. of Panama to UN
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INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE CHILD CELEBRATED AT THE JHARNA-KALA GALLERY The evening of 14 August 1979, the Mission of the Republic of Panama to the United Nations and the Meditation Group at the United Nations sponsored a reception in commemoration … Read more
UN Year of the Child (IYC)
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A number of activities were undertaken by the Meditation Group at the UN to mark 1979 as the International Year of the Child. Continue reading Read more
D. IYC at USA National Visitor Center Wash DC; Speakers Rep. Geraldine Ferraror, USA Parks Dept.
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INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE CHILD HONOURED IN WASHINGTON – 1979 On 23 May,1979 the Meditation Group was invited to join with the U.S. National Park Service to honour the International Year of the Child in a reception and tree planting … Read more
B. Oneness Earth – SUPPLEMENT – CBS TV – Holiday Season 1977 Dec UN: Peace Meditation Event
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See Also: A. SUMMARY excerpts of quotes of participants: oneness-earth-universal-unity-for-holiday-season-programme/ which appeared in the 1977 Devoted Report to the Secretary-General. Download: Oneness Earth , booklet supplement in pdf format: https://www.srichinmoypeacemeditationatun.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/pma-1977-dec-14-oneness-earth-ocr.pdf C Brief Report also appeared in Dec 1977 “Meditation at … Read more
Mr. John Grun Director International Year of the Child Secretariat spoke:
Mr. John Grun Director International Year of the Child Secretariat spoke:
On 26 September 1977 the Meditation Group invited U.N . delegates and staff to a concert and dinner at the colourful Jharna -Kala Gallery, located in the heart of Grand Central Station, where paintings by Sri Chinmoy were on display. …
U.N. EVENING AT THE JHARNA-KALA GALLERY On 26 September 1977 the Meditation Group at the United Nations hosted a concert and dinner for U. N. delegates and staff at the colourful Jharna-Kala Gallery exhibiting Sri Chinmoy’s paintings in the heart … Read more
24 Hour Bike Marathon in Central Park NYC
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Many of the Meditation Group’s aspiring athletes spent a rather invigorating Memorial Day weekend this year, cycling in the annual 24-hour Pepsi Cola bike marathon in Central Park. Hi mileage award in the Group went to Paul LaRusso of UNICEF,… Read more
Irving Konopiaty of the U. S. Committee for UNICEF thrilled youngsters with his fire-eating performance at the UNIS United Nations Day Celebration, in which the U.N. Meditation Group was invited to participate. Excerpt from Bulletin “Meditation at UN – Vo … Read more
Inspired by the observance of a “Minute of Silent Prayer or Meditation” at the opening of each United Nations General Assembly, the Meditation Group at the U.N. co-sponsored a special programme to commemorate the opening of the thirtieth session of … Read more