ASMAA'S STORY FOR INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE

What is life like for an eleven-year-old Syrian girl in a camp in Lebanon? Asmaa tells us about Syria and how difficult life is now for her family. She misses her bedroom and wonders whether her belongings would still be there if she ever returns home.

CHILDREN RIGHTS

This year we celebrate the International Day of Peace remembering the children rights through some paintings from the Prado Museum. Do you know your rights? Watch these videos 

UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS IN TWO MINUTES

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is a historic document that was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly at its third session on 10 December 1948 (Resolution 217) as a common standard of achievements for all peoples and all nations. The Declaration consists of 30 articles affirming an individual's rights which, although not legally binding in themselves, have been elaborated in subsequent international treaties, economic transfers, regional human rights instruments, national constitutions, and other laws. If you are interested in human rights education, you will find here the UDHR explained in two minutes.

WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD

Today is School day of non-violence and peace. It advocates a permanent education in and for harmony, tolerance, solidarity, respect for human rights, non-violence and peace.
It is observed on January 30 every year, on the anniversary of the death of Mahatma Gandhi.
Sing with me this beautiful song by Louis Armstrong to celebrate this day
 

IMAGINE

We celebrate today the School day of non-violence and peace. It advocates a permanent education in and for harmony, tolerance, solidarity, respect for human rights, non-violence and peace.
It is observed on January 30 every year, on the anniversary of the death of Mahatma Gandhi.

Imagine is the worldwide famous peace song by the legendary John Lennon. Enjoy this UNICEF: World version. It's very emotional. You can read the lyrics below and sing with them.



Click below to read the lyrics

HELLO TO ALL THE CHILDREN OF THE WORLD

This is one of the songs we're singing on the School day of non-violence and peace. Can you sing it?


 Watch how the 1st grade pupils sing and act the song

WHAT DOES PEACE FEEL LIKE?

Today is School day of non-violence and peace. It advocates a permanent education in and for harmony, tolerance, solidarity, respect for human rights, non-violence and peace.
It is observed on January 30 every year, on the anniversary of the death of Mahatma Gandhi.
 
What Does PEACE Feel Like? from Erin Malkoske on Vimeo.

LIGHT A CANDLE FOR PEACE

Light a Candle for Peace was the theme song for the 2010 International Montessori School Project “Sing Peace Around the World.” 
We'll sing this nice song to celebrate the School day of non-violence and peace on January 30th.