Terror in Australia makes Peace Day even more vital

Announcement posted by Underground Communications 19 Sep 2014

International Peace Day this Sunday, 21st September

Australia has been awoken to the need for peace, both within our country and on a global level, just days before International Peace Day will be celebrated. The timing is rather eerie, but it serves to show how much work must be done before we achieve peace.

In the last few days, headlines about the recent raids in Sydney and Brisbane, and the feared backlash have flooded our newsfeeds. It’s clear that Australia’s general public is no longer just a spectator to international conflicts. Prime Minister Tony Abbot has revealed that the terrorism plots that were foiled by the raids were very close to being carried out. This alarming news has forced Australians to realise the global reach of conflicts that we believed might never impact us, which has made peace an even more poignant issue.

The need has arisen for Australians to take a stand, with the rest of the world, for peace. Peace One Day, the organisation behind International Peace Day, has over 470 million supporters worldwide. This year, Australia can support Peace Day through an event that is aligned with and supported by Peace One Day and the United Nations; the Sydney Peace Day Festival.

The Sydney Peace Day Festival will be held this Sunday, the 21^st of September, at the iconic Bondi Pavilion. 5% of the proceeds of the day will be given to White Ribbon Australia.

Visit the Sydney Peace Day website for more information about the event:

http://sydneypeacedayfestival.com/

The founders of the Sydney Peace Day Festival are available for comment.

Media contact

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Karen Morris

Underground Communications

02 8065 8827 or 0408 559 400

karen@undergroundcomms.com.au