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International Summit on Peace September 6-8, 2017




Attend the International Summit on Peace!

The International Summit on Peace will be held from 6–8 September 2017 in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. The purpose is to provide a platform for young people from across the globe to join in building a common vision to create an everlasting world peace by identifying the greatest barriers to peace and formulating sustainable solutions to these challenges, empowering young people worldwide to be the generation to develop peace within themselves, their community and the world around them.

The target audience for the International Summit on Peace includes current JCI members from all 120 nations where JCI is present, Peace is Possible coalition members, and individuals from their organizations, as well as young people who are taking action for peace around the world. Youth leaders who are active and share common values in countries where JCI does not exist will also be encouraged to join in addition to speakers and special guests representing all sectors of society.

Learn more about the event and register today!
www.peaceispossible.cc/summit

Learn more about the Peace is Possible campaign at:
www.peaceispossible.cc

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