Peace One Day Here's a beautiful story of how a single person can make a difference. Jeremy Gilley of the UK got worried about peace. There had never been a day in the history of the world that war was not active somewhere. He had the idea to have a cease-fire day. But Jeremy actually got the UN to make one - every September 21 - and it was a unanimous vote! But then nobody paid it any attention and so he continued to work at it. Amazing persistance and with a little help from his friends. And a few days ago in Afghanistan, on September 21 there was a cease fire day. And the Taliban leader sent out a letter to the whole country to not fight, and further to not interfere with UNESCO. For UNESCO had been unable to innoculate the kids of Afghanistan for polio for 30 years of war. And they innoculated a million and a half kids! And there was such a day a year ago as well. Shame on the media for not reporting this wonderful news.
Jeremy is a young filmmaker so he made a documentary about it. Got his ponytail cut off. Borrowed a suit and a tie and went off to see Kofi Annan. His website has 10 minute trailer. And the hour long documentary is available here on Youtube. One Day After Peace Inspiring. 81 minutes.
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