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Jammu, October 24, (Scoop News)- Gandhi Global Family J&K in collaboration with GPF Jammu & CEET J&K marks 71st anniversary of the entry into force of the UN Charter since 1945.
24 October has been celebrated as the United Nations Day since 1948. In commemoration of the United Nations Day 24 October 2016, the Gandhi Global Family, a United Nations recognized Peace NGO, paid an educational visit to Lawrence Public School, Jammu where Quiz and debate on United Nations was held. Hundreds of students, staff members, representative of the 17 partner schools and GGF volunteers celebrated the day with huge enthusiasm. A special assembly was held where flags of 193 countries were represented.
Padmashri S P Varma Vice President Gandhi Global Family appreciated students for hosting the different flags of the countries, which represents the global diversity & the true spirit of the United Nations. But he showed his deep concern over the significant increase in tensions and unrest among different countries especially in Asia and Africa. In his statement, he mentioned that no government or authority can create peace. Peace is a collective responsibility of all. If it’s not taken seriously then the whole world will turn into a battleground. On the 71st United Nations Day, he urged the civil society to work together with the utmost urgency to restore peace. For him, dialogue and diplomacy is the only way out to bring peace in the world.
The message of UN Secretary General was also read on the occasion. Later Mr Manish Joshi, Principal of the school presented vote of thanks. Representatives of 17 UNSDGs partner schools including Alexander School, GD Goenka, Tiny Tots, Shangrila Public, Jammu Sanskriti, Jodhamal Public, JK Montessori, Lawrence public, Shiksha Niketan, Doon International , Oriental Academy, ST Tarapuri, JK Public, Model Academy, Heritage School, KC Public School, KC International were also present.
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