Historical Repository for Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the United Nations - Archive

Honouring individuals

Lift World - Oneness - Heart
- U Thant Peace Award presented to The Very Reverend James Parks Morton, 2001 Jul 31
  
  U Thant Peace Award was presented to The Very Reverend James Parks Morton, President, The Interfaith Center of New York, and Dean Emeritus, The Cathedral of St. John the Divine – 31 July Also “Lifting Up the World with a Oneness-Heart” programme, honouring Dean Morton and Mr. Wilfrid Grenville-Grey of the United Nations Association of … Read more →
- Chameli Herdes some info related to UN Community 1990s to 2001?
  
  see akso post: Congressmen lifted in Washington – 10 Jul 2001 gallery: Meeting at restaurant in Queens with Mr. Harry Cahiil, college from US Minion in NY. Chameli Herdes – holding the Preamble to the Charter at Peace Walk in UN garden Ambassador Jonathon Moore US Representative to the UN Economic and Social Council … Read more →
- Congressmen lifted in Washington – 10 Jul 2001
  
  10 July 2001, Several members of the Peace Mediation at the UN and other guests traveled to Washington D.C for a Programme where members of US Congress would be lifted in a special event in US House Office Building. Harry Cahill, U.S. Representative on the United Nations Economic and Social Council) was also a special … Read more →
- Pres. UN General Assembly, U Thant Peace Award and lift, May 2006
  
  UN OFFICIAL OFFERED A SPIRITUAL LIFT 17 May, 2006 NEW YORK – Jan Eliasson, President of the UN General Assembly and Foreign Minister of Sweden, was lifted by Sri Chinmoy at thc UN Millennium Hotel and also presented with the U Thant Peace Award on May 17. “I thank you for bringing this moment of … Read more →
- Lifting Up World Award Uma Shankar Mishra 23 Aug 2003
  
  Members of the Peace Meditation group at the UN were present for a “Lifting up the World with a Oneness Heart ” Programme, 23 August 2003 at Aspiration Ground in Queens NY, (form left: Vijay Shankar Mishra, Sri Chinmoy, Uma Shankar Mishra) Uma-Shankar-Mishra-and-Vijay-Shankar Mishra-Lift-award-aspire-ground See also: 31 Aug 2003 concert by Uma Shankar Mishra at … Read more →
- Yoko Ono Lifting up the World Award 30 March 2004
  
  2004-03-30mar-yoko-ono-lift-up-world-award-aspire-ground-crp-2.jpg 127 KB Sri Chinmoy Lifted Yoko Ono and Presented the Lifting Up the World with Oneness Heart Award 30 March 2004 at Aspiration Ground.. Addwitiya Roberta Flack , who was also present performed John Lennon’s song “Imagine” for the Audience. Members of he Peace Meditation Group at the UN who were present for this … Read more →
- Lifting Up the World-Award to Prince Dipokusumo, Princess Febri in Indonesia 17 Jan 2004
  
  Sri Chinmoy offers the “Lifting Up the World with a Oneness-Heart” Award to Prince Dipokusumo and his wife, Princess Febri, at a function in Bali, Indonesia, on 17 January 2004
- Ambassador Srgjan Kerim, (now North Macedonia) to UN, “Lifting Up World” Award 28 July 2001
  
  Ambassador Srgjan Kerim, Permanent Representative of the Republic [NS1] of Macedonia (now North Macedonia) to the UN, receives the “Lifting Up the World with a Oneness-Heart” Award at Aspiration-Ground meditation garden in Queens on 28 July 2001. Later he served as the President of the 62nd Session of the UN General Assembly Gallery:
- UN Safety and Security Honored 10 May 2005
  
  Photos and text to be added as available see song below Song composed and performed for an event honouring UN Safety and Security officers on 10 May 2005. Sri Chinmoy lifted the officers overhead on an honoary platform as part fo the “Lifting Up the World with a Oneness-Heart” programme.
- Mark Malloch Brown and Sri Chinmoy 2001 to 2007
  
  Mark Mulloch Brown 21 Nov 2005 : Sri Chinmoy with Mark Mulloch Brown, then Chef de Cabinet of the UN Secretary-General, at “Lifting up the World with a Oneness- Heart” Ceremony at the UN Millennium Hotel in Manhattan. On 13 Nov 2006 when he was UN Deputy-Secretary-Genera, he told Sri Chinmoy: “For so many … Read more →
- World Harmony Concert at UNESCO Hq, Mar 28, 2006
  
  UNESCO CONCERT HELD PARIS – Sri Chinmoy offered a World Harmony concert at UNESCO headquartcrs here on March 28, which was sponsored by the Canadian Ambassador to UNESCO. Before the program, the spiritual teacher lifted UNESCO Ambassadors from eight countries, including China, Japan and Ukraine, as well as other diplomats and luminaries. Earlier that day, … Read more →
- President Gorbachev visited Aspiration-Ground and museum NY 2006.
  
  Members and friends of the Peace Meditation Group at the Unite Nations were Present when President Gorbachev visited Sri Chinmoy at Aspiration Ground meditation garden and museum in Queens, NY on Oct 15, 2006. More text and photos to be added Sri Chinmoy welcomed President Mikhail Gorbachev and daughter Irina Virganskaya to a … Read more →
- Lifting Up the World with a Oneness-Heart 11 Aug 2001
  
  Lifting Up the World with a Oneness-Heart” programme with honorees including Mr. George Weah, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and legendary African soccer player; and H.E. Ambassador Jean-Paul Laotegguelnodji, Permanent Representative of Chad to the UN, and his wife, Grace – 11 August Test and Photos to be added as available: Gallery confirm these are correct photos … Read more →
- Gov Hernandez Colon and Sri Chinmoy on Going 1974 – 2007
  
  test photo Gov Hernandez Colon of Puerto Rico, had an ongoing and mutually appreciative friendship since their first meeting 12 June 1974. Below are some Examples of their meetings photos and text from four decades To be further refined and added to as more items become available. Rafael ^Hernández Colón Governor Colón and his wife, … Read more →
- The Nation, Thailand : Indian Ambassador part of Oneness Heart Lift 1988 Dec 25
  
  Sri Chinmoy the leader of the Peace Meditation Group at the UN in New York was traveling in Thailand with some others from the group and others from various locations around the world. This article featured a photo and story related to the Indian Ambassador to Thailand, H.E. Vinay Verma, being lifted by Sri Chinmoy in … Read more →
- 1988 Peace Walk for UN Day & 7 Minutes Silence of Peace Oct 20, 21, 24
  
  Download PDF: 1988-10-oct-24-un-day 1988-10-oct-24-un-day-intro-script 1988-10-oct-24-un-day-intro-script 1988-10-oct-24-un-day-program-script-includes-for-lfts (very early draft) 1988-10-oct-24-un-day-extra-invite-note-to-ambassadors Click on image below for larger or different resolution photo – Image: Introductions to Related events: Sample from `1988: Peace Walk for UN Day, Seven Minutes of Silence, Lifting up the World with a Oneness – Heart. End of Country Walks segments: We have … Read more →
- “Lifting up World with Oneness Heart” Award for Nigel Fisher, AS-G, EXD of UNOPS, 2003 Nov
  
  Draft: Add photos and other text from event Introduction of Nigel Fisher, Executive Director of UN Office for Project Services (UNOPS) and Assistant Secretary General 18 Nov 2003, I am honoured to be able to introduce, Nigel Fisher who is the Executive Director of the United Nations Office for Project Services and Assistant Secretary General. … Read more →
- Lifting Up the World with a Oneness-Heart” 1992 Feb 4: V. Petrovsky + A. Razvin
  
  Friends and members of the Peace Meditation Group at the UN were part of Programme honoring Men and Woman of inspiration Dedication: ” Lifting Up the World with a Oneness-Heart” confirm dates -with Photos – 1992 Feb 4, and /or – 2002 Oct 2, From Mediation Group – list for Programmes 1992 Feb 04: Lifting … Read more →
- The Nation, Thailand covers lift of Indian Ambassador 1988 Dec 25
  
  Sri Chinmoy the leader of the Peace Meditation Group at the UN in New York was traveling in Thailand with some members from the peace meditation group and others from various locations around the world. This article featured a photo and story related to the Indian Ambassador of Thailand being lifted by Sri Chinmoy. Download … Read more →
- USG Shashi Tharoor, Lifting Up the World 2004 – Apr 07
  
  Shashi Tharoor, United Nations Under-Secretary General for Communications and Public Information received the “Lifting Up the World with a Oneness-Heart” Award from Sri Chinmoy. Some members of the Peace Meditation Group at the U.N. were on hand, For the presentation and the Under Secretary-General’s most gracious and illuminating response. in a beautiful sunny room of … Read more →
- Jenny Craig – Lifting Up the World 2004 – Mar 16
  
  Some members of the Peace Meditation Group at the U.N. were on hand to greet, Weight Loss Advocate, Inspiration speaker and Philanthropist Jenny Craig. She received the “Lifting Up the World with a Oneness-Heart” Award from Sri Chinmoy. in a beautiful sunny room of the UN Plaza Hotel. The Choir of the Peace Meditation … Read more →
- Archbishop Desmund Tutu – Lifting Up the World 2004 – Mar 16
  
  Some members of the Peace Meditation Group at the U.N. were on hand to greet, Nobel laureate, Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa. He received the “Lifting Up the World with a Oneness-Heart” Award from Sri Chinmoy. in a beautiful sunny room of the UN Plaza Hotel (more text photos to be added) from anahata … Read more →
- “Lifting Up the World …” programme honouring Presidents of UN General Assembly
  
  May 15th 2001, there was a programme at Aspiration Ground in Queens to honor Presidents of the UN General Assembly. Presidents of UNGA present at event included (L to R): H.E. Dr. Humayun Rasheed Choudhury (41st session); (Bangladesh) H.E. Dr. Jorge Illueca (38th session) (Panama) – with Daughter Dr. Marta Illueca (second row right … Read more →
- Amb. Davidson Hepburn – Lifting Up the World Programme 2003 April 21
  
  On 21 April 2003, Ambassador Davidson Hepburn of the Bahamas was Lifted by Sri Chinmoy at Aspiration Ground Garden in Queens New York. Ambassador Hepburn has been a friend of Sri Chinmoy and the Peace Meditation Group at the United nations since the 1970’s when he was Permanent Representative of His country to the United … Read more →
- Art Show and “Lifting Up the World” for UN Community – SUMMARY -1988 Sept
  
  The New Yorker Magazine and Classical Keyboard Instruments jointly sponsored an exhibition of Sri Chinmoy’s Jharna-Kala paintings on Sept. 15 at Buchman Hall on the upper East Side of Manhattan.. Afterwards, Sri Chinmoy went to a nearby gym and lifted with one arm several of the dignitaries who had come to the reception, including C. … Read more →
- Lifting Up World with Oneness-Heart – 2001-aug-04: Gambari; Gautaum; Halman
  
  Programme with honorees from the UN Community including H. E. Ambassador Ibahim Gambari, Under-Secretary-General and the Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Africa; Dr. Kul Gautam, UNICEF’s Deputy Executive Director for Alliances and Resources, and his wife, Binata ; and Professor Talat Sait Halman, Turkey’s First Minister of Culture, and former representative of Turkey on the Executive … Read more →
- PEACE LIFTS – James Grant, EXD UNICEF, World with a Oneness Heart SUMMARY – 1988 sep 20
  
  “Now that peace is breaking out everywhere, we have to help push it up,” said James Grant, Executive Director of UNICEF, before he was physically lifted on a special apparatus by Sri Chinmoy, leader of the Peace Meditation at the United Nations. The 20 September lifts of Mr. Grant and other members of the UN … Read more →
- PEACE LIFTS – at UNICEF House, World with a Oneness Heart more PHOTOS -1988 sep 20
  
  This post and Gallery below have More Photos from the Sept 1988 activity held in the park that is next to UNICEF House in NY. For initial report of event and some photos see also: PEACE LIFTS – James Grant, EXD UNICEF … SUMMARY – 1988 sep 20 During the event James Grant, Executive Director … Read more →
- “Lifting up World with Oneness Heart” Award for Mary Robinson of Ireland and UN, 2004 Oct 30
  
  IRISH LEADER GOES UP AND AWAY Sri Chinmoy lifted Mary Robinson, the former President of Ireland, on Oct. 30 at Aspiration-Ground. Robinson, who recently served as the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, said she was “very humbled and indeed very uplifted by this very thoughtful ceremony … .I’m afraid I was almost overcome by … Read more →
- Lift up the World: Jorge Illueca of Panama Honoured near UNICEF Building. 21 Jul 1989
  
  Former Foreign Minister and President Panama and President of the 38th UN General Assembly honored with Lifting Up the World Award in the Plaza Garden adjacent to UNICEF House in NY 21 July 1989> Sri Chinmoy and Dr. Illueca supported the essential work of UNICEF for the world’s children and admired its dynamic and inspiring … Read more →
- Honour Sankar Mukherji, Anwarul & Mariam Chowdhury + Lift Up World event 2002 Sep 26
  
  Members of the Peace Meditation at the United Nations were able to participate in a Function to honour Mr. Mani Sankar Mukherji (Sankar), Award-winning Bengali author and journalist, and Ambassador Anwarul Karim Chowdhury,United Nations Under-Secretary-General, and his wife, Mariam Chowdhury 26 September 2002 Sri Chinmoy sang several of his Bengali songs while accompanying himself on … Read more →

Other Awards, Citations, Presentations
- Human Rights Day Observed – UN-GA Pres Honoured 10 Dec 1979
  
  HUMAN RIGHTS DAY OBSERVANCE: A special programme was held at United Nations Headquarters commemorating Human Rights Day. This 10 December event brought together the President of the General Assembly with representatives of Egypt, Israel and the United States. Because of recent events the U.S. hostages in Iran were were a focus of attention. The programme … Read more →
- Sri Chinmoy and Nelson Mandela, United Nations — 22 June 1990
  
  Sri Chinmoy and Nelson Mandela, United Nations — 22 June 1990 after Nelson Mandela addressed the UN General Assembly The first meeting between Nelson Mandela and Sri Chinmoy occurred at the United Nations in June 1990, soon after Mr. Mandela’s release from prison. On this occasion, Sri Chinmoy presented Nelson Mandela with a song he … Read more →
- Tribute to Amb. Zenon Rossides of Cyprus 1990 Mar 23
  
  A great Friend and supporter of Sri Chinmoy and the Peace Meditation at the United Nations, Ambassador Zenon Rossides of Cyprus Life was celebrated 23 March 1990. Welcome to this meeting in Tribute to our dear friend. To begin the meeting we have the requested the peace meditation choir to perform a song Sri Chinmoy … Read more →
- Concert for Peace, UN Charter day and Presentation of Award Jun 1983
  
  27 June 1983-Concert for peace in honour of UN Charter Day – A special concert took place on Monday, 27 June. The concert featured Sri Chinmoy performing original compositions on the flute, Indian esraj and harmonium. As well, members of the Meditation Group presented vocal and instrumental ensembles. The concert was held in the Dag … Read more →
- Pramoda France Vacher, Serve UN 40 yrs 1987 May 12
  
  13 May -Classical recital by Meditation Group member Pramoda France Vacher, as a farewell to the U.N. after 40 years of service to the Organisation Text and photos to be added or edited as available:
- Meet Frank Zane, Exponent health, physical fitness 1985 Nov 29
  
  29 November -Meeting with Frank Zane, award winning exponent of health and physical fitness Photo and text to be added as available Gallery: PDF of transcript 1985-11-29nov-Frank-Zane-at-UN-for SCPMUN site
- Poetry by Sri Chinmoy; UNSRC Society of Writers Award of Excellence Mar 1993
  
  30 March 1993, Poetry reading by Sri Chinmoy, followed by a presentation by Mr. Hans Janitscheck, President of the UNSRC Society of Writers, to Sri Chinmoy of the Society’s Award of Excellence – UN Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium. Sri Chinmoy recited some from his earliest days to more recent Poems. Dr. Vidagdha Bennett spoke some about … Read more →
- One-mile fun runs for the United Nations community 1981 April 2, 3, 5
  
  “FUN RUNS”- ONE MILE RACES AT THE UNITED NATIONS United Nations staff and delegates participated in a series of five one-mile “fun runs” from 2 to 5 April 1981. This first series of running races at the United Nations was sponsored by the Peace Meditation group to mark the beginning of spring and to provide … Read more →
- Concert at U.N. by popular musician Carlos Santana 1980 Apr 07
  
  7 April -The Mission of Panama and the Peace Meditation Group sponsored a free concert at the U.N. by popular musician Carlos Santana DEVADIP CARLOS SANTANA GIVES UNITED NATIONS CONCERT Devadip Carlos Santana treated the United Nations community to an evening of his music on 7 April 1980 in a free concert held in the … Read more →
- Pope Francis Holds the Peace Torch -2016 Oct 12
  
  Pope Francis blesses the Peace Torch held by the Executive Director of the Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run, Salil Wilson, as part of the audience in St. Peter’s Square on 12 October 2016. Pope Francis blessed and held aloft the Peace Torch from the Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run during his weekly audience in St. … Read more →
- Tribute to Johann Sebastian Bach, 1979 May 22
  
  On 22 May 1979 the Peace Meditation group at the UN had the honour to present a programme in tribute to the composer Johann Sebastian Bach, with guest speakers Miss Rosalyn Tureck and Professor Howard H. Cox. Miss Tureck, the internationally renowned pianist and “First Lady of Bach,” is the foremost exponent of Bach’s keyboard … Read more →
- List of NGO’s 3rd floor display 19 April 1977
  
  After meditation Meeting Sri shinmoy went with some of the Meditation Group Members to see the Display on the 3rd Floor of the UN Conference Building. This Display listed many of the International Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO.s) which are represented at the UN. All Noted the Sri Chinmoy Center was part of this wail display. Gallery:
- Coretta Scott King and Sri Chinmoy share Harmony Award 1994 Oct 28 in NY
  
  On October 28th, 1994 both Sri Chinmoy and Mrs. King were honoured with the Gandhi Award by the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, USA. Both were praised for their contributions to peace in our world. The presentation took place in New York. Coretta Scott King is President and Chief Executive Officer Martin Luther King Jr. Center for … Read more →
- Essay Award to Meditation Group member from Holy See Mission to the UN, Jan 1977
  
  .At a January Meeting of the Peace Meditation group at the UN, Sri Chinmoy who leads the regular meditation requested an announcement be made of some details to all those present that a member of the group, Joseph La Galia , was being recognized with a Silver Papal Medallion.. Joseph received the recognition for the … Read more →
- IISD Award Ceremony: Singers Perform 17 Nov 2017
  
  under construction: The members of the Peace Meditation at the UN were invited to participate in : The Institute of International Social Development 2017 Annual Award Ceremony – 21st Anniversary on Thursday, 17 November 2017 , 1-3pm at Tillman Chapel, the UN Church Center 777 UN Plaza (1st Avenue and 44th Street), New York 2017 … Read more →
- Culture Light Award to Aye Aye Thant (Daughter S-G U Thant) 2017 Oct 10
  
  Many members of the Peace Meditation attended the Presentation of the Sri Chinmoy Culture Light Award to Aye Aye Thant (Daughter for Former Secretary-General U Thant) 10 Oct 2017. The event was held at 7:30 at Aspiration Ground Meditation Garden in Queens Previous Recipients present included Hon. Dr. Davidson Hepburn O.B.E: President of the 35th … Read more →
- Sri Chinmoy receives Nehru Medallion from UNESCO
  
  as reported in Anahata Nada Apr – Jul 2005 issue “UNESCO GIVES GURU NEHRU MEDALLION PARIS – UNESCO awarded Sri Chinmoy its Nehru Medallion on May 16 in recognition of his contributions toward world peace. Other recipients of the award include Indian Prime Minister Rao. The award was given in connection with the planting … Read more →
- Book – All can be done
  
  The leader of the Peace Meditation at the United Nations, SriChinmoy resided in the Sri Aurobindo Community in India for 20 years before he came to the West in 1964. In 1997 in Honour of Sri Aurobindo he set lines from the Savitri epic to Music. “Savitri” was Sri Aurobindo’s last and greatest work. “All … Read more →
- World Harmony and Peace Run Torch Bearer Award to Mani Sankar Mukherjee August 2011
  
  On August 26th, 2011, the members of the Peace Mediation Group at the UN were happy to be present when the celebrated Bengali writer Mani Sankar Mukherjee, was honoured . The Author’s pen name is Sankar. Former Bangladesh Ambassador to the United Nations Anwarul Karim Chowdhury presented Mani Sankar with the World Harmony Run Torch-Bearer … Read more →
- Meditation Group Member Tanima Bossart NY Daily News Award 1982 May 23
  
  Meditation Group Member Wins Crime-fighter Award ……………………………. An interesting article by Mr. Alex Michelini appeared in the Daily News on 23 May 1982. It began, “A woman who works at the United Nations, spends an hour a day in ‘meditation and directs a choir, has won the $1,000 Daily News Crimefighter of the Week Award … Read more →
- Sri Chinmoy Tennis Classic for the UN community – Jun 1996
  
  29 June 1996 Text to be added: Check anahata nada -and possibly nilima or others have notes Gallery:
- Meeting with Vice President of Panama, Dr. Jorge Illueca Oct 1982
  
  7 October 1982 Sri Chinmoy and members of the Peace meditation group at the United Nations paid a visit to their good friend and kind advisor Jorge Illueca the Vice President of Panama at the Panama Mission to the UN. VP Illueca, for many years the Permanent Representative of Panama to the UN , was … Read more →
- ASG R.Muller discusses “New Genesis” book with Meditation Group Feb 1983
  
  4 February 1983.IN THE BEGINNING 1983-02-05-05-Sri Chinmoy-holds-ASG-Robert-Muller-Book-New-Genesis – Assistant-Secretary-General, Robert Muller discussed his most recent book , New Genesis, at a meeting of the Meditation Group. The book is a collection of essays on the author’s search for a new global spirituality. Excerpts from his talk follow. “My fascination, my enthusiasm, for the United Nations … Read more →
- Meditation in Crowded UN Conference Room May 1983
  
  Around 27 May 1983 to confirm day of month … Meditation in Crowded UN Conference Room – Shradha Photo Collection entry suggests 27 May 1983 Guest receiving flower to be identified Shraddha Gallery from Shraddha Photo Collection:
- Robert Muller, Chancellor Univ. for Peace, Mar 1993
  
  12 March 1993, Presentation by Dr. Robert Muller, Chancellor of the University for Peace in Costa Rica, to the Peace Meditation group at the UN on the occasion of his 70th birthday Mr Muller is also a former UN Assistant Secretary General– Meditation Meeting – Photo Gallery:
- Honour of Princess and Prince of Sweden, in conjunction with an art exhibit at the UN, Mar 1993
  
  2 March 1993, Programme in honour of Princess Marianne and Prince Sigvard Bernadotte of Sweden, held in conjunction with an art exhibit at the UN of the Prince’s works. Meditation Meeting Photo Gallery:
- Honour of Pir Vilayat Inayat-Khan, Sufie Leader Aug 1993
  
  6 August 1993 Special function at the UN in honour of Pir Vilayat Inayat-Khan, Head of the Sufi Order in the West, including a cello performance by the Sufi Master. Photo Gallery:
- Alexander (Sandy) Davidson, UNDP occasion of retirement Mar 1994
  
  22 March 1994 Function in honour of Mr. Alexander (Sandy) Davidson, Principal Technical Adviser for the United Nations Development Programme, on the occasion of his retirement – Gallery: Photos at Meditation Meeting appears to be from 22 March 1994 processed in April of same year. Se also more about other meetings and photos with Sandy … Read more →
- C.V. Narasimhan honoured – book highlighting career Mar 1996
  
  9 March 1996, Mr. C. V. Narasimhan, (former Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations (1956-78) and Chef de Cabinet to three Secretaries-Genera) honoured at the UN for the publication of his new book highlighting his career at the UN. More text or photos to be added when available. Gallery:
- Gallery Event for UN community – with Mrs. Sita Gandhi-Dhupelia, Sep 1996
  
  6 September 1996, Programme at the Jharna-Kala Gallery for the UN community with special guest Mrs. Sita Gandhi-Dhupelia, granddaughter of Mahatma Gandhi, offering reminiscences of her childhood with the Mahatma, followed by a performance by the Sri Chinmoy Bhajan Singers More Photos and text to be added as available. Gallery: On another day (07 … Read more →
- Peace meditation, with Amb. Alexandre Gorelik, Russia sep1995
  
  29 September 1995, Peace meditation, with special guest H.E. Ambassador Alexandre Gorelik, Deputy Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the UN. Gallery:
- Farewell for Gajanan Wakankar, CG India New York Sep1995
  
  28 September 1995, Members of the Peace meditation were invited to attend and some performed at a Farewell function for Mr. Gajanan Wakankar, Consul General of India in New York, at the Indian Consulate, on the occasion of his appointment as Ambassador of India to Jordan. Gallery: Gallery 2:
- Dinner 25th anniversary Peace Meditation at the UN, Nov 1995
  
  10 November 1995 Dinner in honour of the 25th anniversary of the Peace Meditation at the UN. The event was attended by UN Ambassadors and Representatives, including: Mr. Aleg M. Laptsenak, Counsellor,Permanent Mission of Belarus; H.E. Ambassador Edward A. Laing, Permanent Representative of Belize, and his wife, Margery; Mr. Alieu Badou B. Y. Samba, Attaché, … Read more →
- “Spirit of the UN” Award Ceremony, 2014 : Dynamics of Ethical and Spiritual Sustainability 20-24 Oct
  
  Members of the Peace Meditation at the UN participated in Week of Spirituality, Values and Global Concerns Oct 20-24 2014. This included the & 8th Annual “Spirit of the UN” Award Ceremony ’14 : Dynamics of Ethical and Spiritual Sustainability – Embracing the New Era. a report of some activities and links to cell phone … Read more →
- World Gratitude Day -1977, Sep 12 at UN – DETAILS and PHOTOS
  
  The Meditation Group at the United nations celebrated World Gratitude Day twice in 1977 one on 12 September in a special programme in the United Nations Secretariat for delegates and staff; and again on 21 September 1977 in World Gratitude Day’s New York Headquarters when the Group’s Director) Sir Chinmoy) was honoured at official ceremonies. … Read more →
- International Association of Educators for World Peace and Award Presentation
  
  On 22 February 1991 , Professor Charles Mercieca , Founder and Executive Vice-President of the International Association of Educators for World Peace, was the guest speaker at a meeting of the Peace Meditation at the United Nations. After explaining the background and philosophy of his organisation – whose more than 20, 000 members are dedicated … Read more →
- 1991 World Peace University Presents Global Citizen Humanitarian Award
  
  The World Peace University presented Sri Chinmoy with its Global Citizen Humanitarian Award at its second annual banquet and symposium entitled “Peace and the Planet: Our Challenge of the ’90s,” held 15 March 1991 in Eugene, Oregon. Also honoured with other awards were Howard Frederick, the director of PeaceNet; Eulalia Bernard, Costa Rican educator and … Read more →
- Albert Einstein Medal for Peace – 1991 March 22
  
  On 22 March 1991, Dr. Marcel Dingli – Attard – Inguanez, Founder and President of the Albert Einstein International Academy Foundation, presented Sri Chinmoy with the Albert Einstein Medal for Peace and an Honorary Degree in Literature and Peace Sciences on behalf of the Foundation. Founded in 1965, the Academy conducts research on world peace, … Read more →
- Presentation to President Mikhail Gorbachev – Book – “Master-Key of the Universal Heart”
  
  Sri Chinmoy presents USSR President Mikhail Gorbachev with a book of poems and aphorisms which he wrote entitled “Gorbachev: The Master-Key of the Universal Heart,” while French President Francois Mitterrand looks on. The presentation took place on 17 July 1991 in London, where the President was attending the G7 Summit. President Gorbachev and Sri Chinmoy … Read more →
- Visit by Mani Sankar Mukerji, Bengali Author and Journalist 1987 Oct 05
  
  The members of the Peace Meditation Group at the UN were very fortunate to be present at function in Queens NY to honour Mani Sankar Mukerji. He is famous Bengali Author and Journalist for Amrita Patrika Bazaar (Calcutta Newspaper – read by 14 million) the event took place on 05 October 1987 The great Bengali … Read more →
- Celebration of Meditation Group Member, Nilima Silver: Staff Recognition Award 2010 May 20
  
  UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon presents Nilima Silver with the Staff Recognition Award for her long-time service Many colleagues joined in celebrating Nilima’s 36 years of dedicated service to the United Nations and her 6oth Birthday Thursday, 20 May 2010 – 6:30 p.m. at Oneness-Fountain-Heart Restaurant in Queens N.Y. As part of the invitation to … Read more →
- 1981 General Assembly President von Wechmar Receives Human Rights Award – Jan 09
  
  President of the Thirty-fifth Session of the General Assembly, H.E. Mr. Rudiger von Wechmar, was presented with the second annual Human Rights Award of the meditation group on 9 January 1981 in the Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium . Accepting, as he said, “on behalf of the 154 States that are Members of the United Nations and … Read more →
- Alexander (Sandy) Davidson, UNDP inspiring photos 1983 – 1994
  
  on 22 March 1994, Mr. Alexander (Sandy) Davidson, Principal Technical Adviser for the United Nations Development Programme, was honoured by Sri Chinmoy and the Meditation Group at the U.N on the occasion of his retirement. An inspiring story of some of Sandy Davidson’s accomplishments were featured in Oneness-Arrival-Shore – 1988 Nov 05, OAS/88-06 publication … Read more →
- Interfaith Tennis Classic for Religious and Spiritual Teachers 1987 – 1992?
  
  Members of the Peace Meditation Group at the United Nations were pleased to be involved with organizing and inviting their friends to be part of a number of Sri Chinmoy Interfaith “Tennis Classic for Religious and Spiritual Teachers” This delightfully innovative tournament for those 55 years old and over; brought priests, pastors and rabbis to … Read more →
- Secretary-General Perez de Cuellar receives Sri Chinmoy’s book 1989 Dec 06
  
  U. N. Secretary-General Perez de Cuellar receives a book containing Sri Chinmoy’s comments on the U.N. leader’s writings on world peace and oneness. Sri Chinmoy presented him with the book Dec. 6 following a UNESCO and UN meeting in Conference Room 4 at the UN Headquarters in New York.. The book was also timely as … Read more →
- World Gratitude Day – 1977, Sep 21 in NYC – DETAILS and PHOTOS
  
  OFFICIAL WORLD GRATITUDE DAY AWARD CEREMONIES World Gratitude Day, New York Headquarters 21 September 1977 Below are Mrs. Lemle’s remarks when presenting the official award to Sri Chinmoy, and Sri Chinmoy’s reply. SEE Also World Gratitude Day -1977, Sep 12 at United Nations The first September 21 World Gratitude Day celebration was held 13 years … Read more →
- Salute Sri Chinmoy 1981 Aug PHOTOS – Panama National Decoration
  
  On 20 August 1981 the meditation group observed the fiftieth birthday of Sri Chinmoy in a special ceremony in the Chapel of the Church Center for the United Nations. For main text report and some photo-images of event SEE: Birthday Salute for Sri Chinmoy 1981 Aug 20 by UN Community – Article. including excerpt of … Read more →
- 1987 Self Transcendence Award : April 01
  
  Jack Keefe, 71, was awarded the Sri Chinmoy Self- Transcendence Award April 1. The Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence Award is given individuals who in their own lives overcame great obstacles to improve and perfect themselves and society and thus inspire others to go far beyond preconceived notions of impossibility. After a nearly 50-year respite from competitive … Read more →
- Prime Minister Peru, Former UN S-G Perez de Cuellar, Appreciates Sri Chinmoy 2001 Feb 03
  
  Lima, February 3, 2001 Dear Sri Chinmoy, For thousands of years many diver~e cultures and races have lived together harmoniously beneath the majestic peaks of the Andes in my beloved Peru. Nowhere else on earth do such an enormous variety of climates. landscapes and ecosystems blend together to create such striking beauty. In the same … Read more →
- Houston Chronicle: Coretta Scott King and Sri Chinmoy share Harmony Award 1994 Oct 30
  
  “Newsmakers – Tribute to peace” photo of Coretta Scott King and Sri Chinmoy at award ceremony. Tribute to peace Civil rights activist Coretta Scott King, left, and New York resident Sri Chinmoy share a moment · together after they received the Gandhi Universal Harmony Award Friday night in New York. The award is presented by … Read more →

Tributes and Expressions of appreciation
- In Memoriam: Vladimir Petrovsky 2014 Feb 21
  
  Mr. Vladimir Petrovsky was a very good Friend and Supporter of Sri Chinmoy and the Peace Meditation Group at the United Nations. He was also very encouraging of the “Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home: World Harmony and Peace Runs” that have taken place in over 150 Countries around the world since 1987. See also : Celebration of … Read more →
- Remembering World Gratitude Day Founder, Edna Fuerth Lemle, 2011 Apr 17
  
  Edna Fuerth Lemle (April 11,1916–April 17, 2011) was the driving inspiration behind the beginning of World Gratitude Day in 1965. In 1977 her World gratitude organizations honured Sri Chinmoy, leader of the Peace Meditation Group at the UN. The spirit behind World Gratitude was fully embraced by Sri Chinmoy and the Members of the Meditation … Read more →
- Meeting with Secretary General Kurt Waldheim 1976 16 Jul
  
  At a meeting on 16 July 1976, Secretary-General Waldheim presents Sri Chinmoy with a silver medallion in appreciation of his work at the United Nations. During their first meeting Mr. Waldheim remarked: “You are praying for peace. I know what you are doing for us. I know it. I can feel it.” For more photos … Read more →
- E. Excerpts from Sri Chinmoy’s writings for Programme at UN: “A Celebration of Life of..”
  
  In honour of Sri Chinmoy’s 37 years of dedicated service to the United Nations, following are 37 excerpts from Sri Chinmoy’s writings, expressing his vision for the United Nations and a peaceful oneness-world. The bird drawings are also by Sri Chinmoy. (images of printed pages with drawings follow Read more →
- Dr. Jorge Illueca of Panama at Aspiration Ground 2007 Oct 26 : on Sri Chinmoy Passing
  
  Remarks by Dr. Jorge Illueca [1] 26 Oct 2007 Dr. Illueca. the former President of Panama and President of the 38th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, visited Aspiration Ground to pay his respects after the passing of his close friend Sri Chinmoy. He remembers the first meetings he had with Sri Chinmoy and … Read more →
- D. Selected tributes – received for “A Celebration of Life of Sri Chinmoy”
  
  After Sri Chinmoy’s passing, tributes were received from around the world. including from: President, Mikhail Gorbachev; President Bill Clinton; President Nelson Mandela; Vice President Al Gore; Archbishop Desmond Tutu; H.E. Dr. SrgjanKerim, President of the United Nations General Assembly for the current 62nd Session; H.E. Mr. Jan Eliasson, President of the 60th Session of the UN General Assembly, Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General to Darfur Read more →
- Centennial tribute to Pablo Casals at UN – 1976 Oct 11
  
  In 1976, the centennial of Pablo Casals’ birth, United Nations staff members and delegates joined together in a programme sponsored by Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the United Nations to pay tribute to the great cellist. The programme took place in New York on 11 October. The Spanish Ambassador to the United Nations, Don … Read more →
- Martin Luther King: Humanity’s Aspiration-Hero – PHOTOS 1977 Nov 29
  
  On 29 November 1977, Mrs. Coretta Scott King joined diplomats and staff in a meditation and tribute at U.N. Headquarters honouring her husband, the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The Meditation Group Choir sang three songs composed by Group Leader Sri Chinmoy- one song in Dr. King ‘s honour and two using Dr. King’s … Read more →
- Martin Luther King: Humanity’s Aspiration-Hero – Full text at UN 1977
  
  A programme recalling the universal vision and inspired leadership of the late Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 29 November 1977 – Conference Room 4, United Nations, New York The Full text is included in this special issue of “Meditation at the United Nations” For Highlights and excerpts only see: Martin Luther King Excerpts also … Read more →
- Tribute to 29th UN General Assembly and Dag Hammarskjold: 1974 Sep 17
  
  The General Assembly On Tuesday, 17 September 1974, the Meditation Group at the United Nations held a special meeting at which Sri Chinmoy paid tribute to the two significant events which marked the day: the opening of the twenty-ninth session of the General Assembly and the commemoration of the death of former Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjold. … Read more →
- Theatrical Performances: Plays on Lives of Spiritual figures from different religious traditions.
  
  The leader of the Peace Meditation at the United Nations , Sri Chinmoy, has been involved with many events supportive of Peace and world harmony, including interfaith initiatives.. He has received encouragement from representatives of many faiths for his leadership and ongoing activities. One of these activities has been the depiction of the Lives of … Read more →
- Abraham Lincoln: The Emancipation Consiousness 1978 Feb 10 DETAILS
  
  10 February 1978 Conference Room 4 United Nations, New York Opening meditation and musical dedication on the esraj: Sri Chinmoy, Leader of the Peace Meditation Group at the UN Song: “All Men Are Created Equal”: The Peace Meditation Group at the UN Choir Speakers: H.E. Mr. Ovadia Soffer, Ambassador Extraordinary of Israel to the United … Read more →
- UNIC Yangon pays tribute to U Thant – 50th Anniv appointment as SG,- Nov 2011 post at Iseek
  
  Posted on iseek un- ny: Tuesday, 22 November 2011, New York | Author: UNIC United Nations Information Center, Yangon Myanmar To celebrate the 50th year anniversary of U Thant’s appointment as the third Secretary-General of the United Nations, UNIC Yangon organized a special event to pay tribute to this man of great inspiration. The event, … Read more →
- Eight Years of Service – ARTICLE – to the U.N. 1978 April
  
  On 14 April 1978, Sri Chinmoy: the Peace Meditation at the United Nations commemorated eight years of dedicated service to the United Nations community. Reference Note: The text ARTICLE below was printed in the April 1978 Bulletin “Meditation at the United Nations” pp 06-09. A SUMMARY of the event was in the 1978 Devoted Report … Read more →
- Musical Lecture – Demonstration by C. V. Narasimhan: DETAILS ARTICLE 1978 May 30
  
  A LECTURE/ DEMONSTRATION BY C. V. NARASIMHAN on the DEVOTIONAL ELEMENT OF SOUTH INDIAN CLASSICAL MUSIC On the evening of 30 May 1978} Mr. C. V. Narasimhan, Under- Secretary-General for the United Nations Office of Inter-Agency Affairs and Co-ordination} offered a lecture/demonstration on the devotional element of South Indian Classical Music, sponsored by the Meditation … Read more →
- Reception at Jharna-Kala Gallery 26- DETAILS + PHOTOS
  
  U.N. EVENING AT THE JHARNA-KALA GALLERY On 26 September 1977 the Meditation Group at the United Nations hosted a concert and dinner for U. N. delegates and staff at the colourful Jharna-Kala Gallery exhibiting Sri Chinmoy’s paintings in the heart of Grand Central Station. Before the concert, the artist presented Colonel Trimble, Chief of U. … Read more →
- Muhammad Ali and Sri Chinmoy on 30 January 1979 at UN Plaza Hotel
  
  On 30January 1979 Sri Chinmoy and Muhammad AIi met in the heavyweight boxing champion’s suite at the U.N. Plaza Hotel, while Ali was visiting the United Nations. The two discussed religion and. spirituality, and the Meditation Group Choir sang a song Sri Chinmoy had, composed for Ali, entitled “Greater than the Greatest.” This was the … Read more →
- Farewell to U Thant’s Family 1979 Mar 16
  
  On 16 March 1979 the Meditation Group bade farewell to U Thant’s family – his wife, Mrs. Thant, his daughter and son -in-law, Aye-Aye and Tyn Myint-U; and their four children. Sri Chinmoy led silent prayer and Mr. Robert Muller, Secretary of the Economic and Social Council, and Mr. Donald Keys, President of Planetary Citizens, … Read more →
- Centenial Birth Anniv. 3rd UN Secretary-General U Thant 2009 Jun 03 UN, NY
  
  A choir from “Sri Chinmoy: the Peace Meditation at the United Nations” performed “songs dedicated to U Thant” as part of events commemorating former Secretary-General U Thant. Photo from event and Song text to be added: Click on image below for larger or different resolution Photo – Image:
- A Celebration of the Life of Vijaya (Catherine) Claxton — 9 Dec 1947 – 23 Dec 2009 (Programme 22 Jan 2010)
  
  FRIDAY, 22 January 2010, 1 P.M. Chapel of the Church Center for the United Nations PRELUDE ON FLUTE – Upasana Young, UNICEF; WELCOME – Nilima Silver, Programme Coordinator, Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the United Nations; SONGS – “Vijaya” and song dedicated to the United Nations. Words and music by Sri Chinmoy Performed by … Read more →
- Biographical Sketch: Indomitable Spirit – Celebration of Life of Vijaya (Catherine) Claxton …
  
  Vijaya: An Indomitable Spirit Vijaya was born Catherine Grace Claxton on 9 December 1947 in Atlanta, Georgia, into the military family of Edward Wesley and Grace Catherine Claxton, joining her older brother, Keith. She spent much of her childhood in tropical climes such as the Philippines and the Caribbean, and eventually attended high school in … Read more →
- Message by J.P. Grant, EXD UNICEF; For Sri Chinmoy Global Peace Concert + Award; 1989 Dec 10
  
  UNICEF HOUSE Three United Nations Plaza New York, New York 10017 8 December 1989 On 10 December 1989 I will be in Washington and will, unfortunately, be unable to attend the Global Peace Concert in Manhattan that evening. However, I wish to extend my good wishes and express my congratulations to Sri Chinmoy on … Read more →
- Celebration of Life of Vladimir Petrovsky (1933 – 2014) : 2014-Mar 05 New York
  
  A Special programme was held on 5 March 2014 by the Sri Chinmoy Centre and Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the United Nations Aspiration-Ground, New York A Celebration of the Life of Vladimir Petrovsky (29 April 1933 – 21 February 2014) Download a Text readable pdf from scan of paper copy: 2014-03-mar-05-vladimir-petrovsky-life-prog-ocr-redu or from … Read more →
- Kennedy: The Universal Heart – Nov 1977 programme at UN PHOTOS
  
  On 22 November 1977 the Meditation Group held a programme and concert in soulful remembrance of the late President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, marking fourteen years since the day of his assassination. The programme, part of which was televised live by WNBC-TV, included tributes by Ambassador Kennedy of Ireland and Ambassador Rossides … Read more →
- Guri Lie Zeckendorf. Daughter of 1st SG speaks of early experiences 1990 Mar 09
  
  “UNITED NATIONS: THE EARLY DAYS” ~ Personal reminiscences offered by Gurl Lle Zeckendorf. Sponsored by United Nations Staff Recreation Council. Cine Video Club, in co-operation with • Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the United Nations 9 March 1990 Nordstjernan-Svea Norway Times Front Page Lead in: Trygve Lie’s first years at the U.N. “‘It … Read more →
- Boris Purushottama Grebenshikov Concert: 2011 Sep 02 Tribute 80th Birth Anniv. Sri Chinmoy
  
  The founder of the Meditation Group at the UN, Sri Chinmoy’s 80th Birth Anniversary was the focus of a Tribute by Russian Musician Boris Purushottama Grebenshikov. He had previously performed a concert at the United Nations for Sri Chinmoy and the UN Community on August 27, 2007. This 2011 concert was held at the New … Read more →
- Peace Window by March Chagall, 24 Oct 2005.
  
  Adjacent to the Meditation “Room of Quiet” at the UN, there was an event in front of the stained Glass window by March Chagall, on 24 October 2005. A number of members of the Peace Meditation at the UN attended. This occasion also marked the 60th Anniversary of the United Nations as well as the … Read more →
- Mr. Uner Kirdar of UNDP – Events with Peace Meditation Group at UN – SUMMARY 2014
  
  UNDER CONSTRUCTION.. For over two Decades Mr. Uner Kirdar of the United Nations Development Programme had a very inspiring relationship with Sri Chinmoy and the Peace Mediation Group at the United Nations. Below are some highlights and links to more detailed events. 1985 March 19, U Thant Peace Award – United Nations Development … Read more →
- Oneness-World Peace-Blossoms: (f) Meditation at UN 25, Presidents GA, Ambassodors, Officials + others
  
  Statements and tributes from the international community on the occasion of the twenty-fifth anniversary of Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at The United Nations. This is Part (f) Statements by Presidents of the General Assembly, Ambassadors, Officials and other Participants. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * … Read more →
- Oneness-World Peace-Blossoms: (b) Meditation at UN 25th, Statements by Secretaries-General
  
  Statements and tributes from the international community on the occasion of the twenty-fifth anniversary of Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at The United Nations. This is Part (b) Statements by the Secretaries-General. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * … Read more →
- Oneness-World Peace-Blossoms: (d) Meditation at UN 25,Statements recipients of U Thant Peace Award
  
  Statements and tributes from the international community on the occasion of the twenty-fifth anniversary of Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at The United Nations. This is Part (d) Statements by recipients the U Thant Peace Award * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * … Read more →
- Oneness-World Peace-Blossoms: (a) Meditation at UN 25th Anniv, CONTENTS 1995 Tributes
  
  Statements and tributes from the international community on the occasion of the twenty-fifth anniversary of Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at The United Nations. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * FOREWORD This collection of … Read more →
- Oneness-World Peace-Blossoms: (e) Meditation at UN 25, Statement by Government Leaders
  
  Statements and tributes from the international community on the occasion of the twenty-fifth anniversary of Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at The United Nations. This is Part (e) Statement by Government Leaders * * ** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * … Read more →
- Sri Chinmoy Address Brother-Friend: Fred LeBow at Remembrance, 1994 Oct 18
  
  MEMORIAL TRIBUTE TO FRED LEBOW My deeply esteemed Brother-Friend Fred Lebow, Heaven blessed you with a oneness-heart To be a choice Brother of humanity. Earth blessed you with an inspiration-life To be a genuine Friend of humanity. On earth you were the flower-beauty-thrill Of twenty-six miles. In Heaven you are now the flower-fragrance-delight Of endless … Read more →
- Fred Lebow – A celebration of his life (c) Tributes received from around the world
  
  This is part: (c) Tributes received from around the world – some of the many tributes received from athletes, officials and media representatives to be read out at the programme – in Honour and Celebration of the Life of Fred Lebow (UN 18 Oct 1994). * * * * * * * * * … Read more →
- Fred Lebow – A celebration of his life (a) Contents and Introduction 1994
  
  TABLE OF CONTENTS and (a) INTRODUCTION to Programme in Honour and Celebration of the Life of Fred Lebow A special programme in honour and celebration of the life of Fred Lebow was held at the United Nations on Tuesday, 18 October 1994, at 1 p. m. in the Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium. For over 25 years … Read more →
- Meditation at UN Dedicated to U Thant, Nov 1974(G) Performance “Siddhartha Becomes Buddha”
  
  Periodic Bulletin of Meditation Group at UN, Nov 1974 Issue Dedicated to U Thant This is Part (G) PERFORMANCE OF “SIDDHARTHA BECOMES THE BUDDHA” Old Mill Farm, Harrison, N. Y.; May 25.1973 On the evening of May 25, 1973, U Thant attended the first performance of Siddhartha Becomes the Buddha, a series of one-act plays … Read more →
- Meditation at UN Dedicated to U Thant, Nov 1974 (B) Soulful Tributes – World Leaders
  
  Periodic Bulletin of Meditation Group at UN, Nov 1974 Issue Dedicated to U Thant This is Part (B) Soulful Tributes to U Thant from world leaders and others Introduction – I am most grateful to the world leaders who have been gracious enough to respond to my most humble request and offer their commemorations for … Read more →
- Meditation at UN Dedicated to U Thant, Nov 1974 (C) Commemorative Meditation for U Thant
  
  Periodic Bulletin of Meditation Group at UN, Nov 1974 Issue Dedicated to U Thant This is Part (C) Commemorative Meditation for U Thant * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Sri Chinmoy meditates on a photograph of U Thant during the commemorative service … Read more →
- Meditation at UN Dedicated to U Thant, Nov 1974 (D) The Chosen Instrument of God (DH Lecture)
  
  Periodic Bulletin of Meditation Group at UN, Nov 1974 Issue Dedicated to U Thant This is Part (D) The Chosen Instrument of God (Dag Hammarskjold Lecture) U Thant, as Acting President of the fourteenth session of the General Assembly, seated beside then Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjold on the presidential rostrum at the United Nations on … Read more →
- Meditation at UN Dedicated to U Thant, Nov 1974 (E) U Thant’s Letters to Sri Chinmoy
  
  Periodic Bulletin of Meditation Group at UN, Nov 1974 Issue Dedicated to U Thant This is Part (E) U Thant’s Letters to Sri Chinmoy * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 1971 Nov 29 1972 Apr 10 1973 Jan 23 1973 Apr 19 … Read more →
- FATHER DE BREUVERY AND TEILHARD by Robert Muller – Meditation at UN Suplem – 1977-mar
  
  FATHER DE BREUVERY AND TEILHARD by Robert Muller Cover photo of Father Emmanuel de Breuvery by United Nations Printed by : Agni Press, 84-47 Parsons Blvd., Jamaica, N.Y. 11432 March, 1977 Mr. Muller is presently Director and Deputy to the Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations Office for Inter-Agency Affairs and Co-ordination. Printed as a special … Read more →
- Meet with President of India, Giani Zail Singh and Song Oct 1982
  
  30 October 1982 The Peace Meditation Choir at the UN performed a song for the President of India, Giani Zail Singh during his meeting with Sri Chinmoy. MEDITATION HELD WITH PRESIDENT OF INDIA NEW YORK- The President of India, Giani Zail Singh, met with Sri Chinmoy on October 30 for a brief session of … Read more →
- Don Pablo Casals and Sri Chinmoy 1972 Oct 6
  
  At a Programme for World Gratitude at the United Nations on 12 September 1977, Mr. Robert Muller, then U.N. Deputy Under-Secretary- General for Inter-Agency Affairs and Co-ordination: quoted from a meeting between Don Pablo Casals and Sri Chinmoy of October 1972: “When I think of gratitude, the image of Pablo Casals comes forthwith to my … Read more →
- Amb. A. Nazareth’s International Day of Non Violence Lecture at UN, NY Oct 2nd,2012
  
  Ambassador Hardeep Singh Puri Permanent Representative of India to the UN cordially invites Ms. Nilima Silver for an event to commemorate the “International Day of Non-Violence” on Tuesday, 2nd October 2012 at 1100 hrs at the ECOSOC Chamber, NLB, United Nations H.E. Mr. S.M. Krishna, External Affairs Minister of India will preside. H.E. Mr. Vuk … Read more →
- The Vision of Thomas Jefferson: 2004 Oct 29 Conference Rm 4, UN, NY
  
  The United Nations SRC Society of Writers Invites you to a discussion on The Vision of Thomas Jefferson Two admirers of Thomas Jefferson discuss the enduring power of his vision in today’s world : Mr. Eric S. Petersen, Editor of the recently published book of Jefferson ‘s writings: Light and Liberty: Reflections on the Pursuit … Read more →
- Participation in Nelson Mandela Day Programme – Queens Museum – 18 Jul 2012
  
  Sri Chinmoy : The Peace Meditation at the United Nations participated in the programme at the NY Queens Museum in Celebration of 2012 Nelson Mandela International Day 7/18 for Mandela: A United Nations Academic Impact Initiative in Association with UNA-Queens Chapter and Queens Museum of Art Present an Evening of Performances and Discussion Celebrating the … Read more →
- Ibrahim Gambari: UN Man of Hour Programme: 2002 Mar 04
  
  An event Honouring Professor Ibrahim Gambari, Under-Secretary-General took place on 04 March 2002. Songs composed by Sri Chinmoy were performed. The Peace Meditation Group Choir also recited together a quotation form Professor Gambari. Some songs contained quotations of Professor Gambari set to Music by Sri Chinmoy. See Music score of more songs in photo … Read more →
- Meet President of 66th UN General Assembly: Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, Qatar 7 Sep 2012
  
  Meeting with the President of the 66th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, Qatar 5:00 pm, 7 September 2012, Office of the PGA Introduction / Presentation by Adhiratha Keefe for Sri Chinmoy: the Peace Meditation at the United Nations: Mr. President: Hello A.Keefe: Hello I am Adhiratha Keefe; Ambassador Chowdhury: … Read more →
- UNICEF Executive Director H. Labouisse Photo, Bio & Meditation Group Programmes
  
  UNICEF’s second Executive Director H. Labouisse was appreciative of the Meditation Group at the UN activities and was able to participate in some of the programmes including: 25th Anniversary of UNICEF’s trick or treat – 1975 Oct 30th and Bazaar at U.N. in honour of the International Year of the Child (IYC).- 1977-Oct 31.. ‘Below … Read more →

U Thant Peace Award
- U Thant Award to L.M. Singhvi, India High Commissioner to UK-1995 May 13
  
  U Thant Award to Laxmi Mail Singhvi, High commissioner for India to the United Kingdom -1995 May 13 more details and photos to be added Download : PDF and Word Doc format U-Thant Award Dr L M Singhvi-Post-at-globalschoolsnews.org U-Thant Award UN Dr L M Singhvi-Post-at-globalschoolsnews.org
- Millennium Peace Concert and U Thant Award at UN, Amb. Chowdhury 1999 Nov 23
  
  U Thant Peace Award presented to H.E. Ambassador Anwarul Karim Chowdhury, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN, at a Millennium Peace Concert by Sri Chinmoy – 23 November Millennium Peace Concert HONOURING H.E. AMBASSADOR ANWARUL KARIM CHOWDHURY PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF BANGLADESH TO THE UNITED NATIONS for his untiring work for peace and especially … Read more →
- U Thant Peace Award to Mr. C.V. Narasimhan, UN – Sep 1996
  
  10 September 1996 U Thant Peace Award presented to Mr. C. V. Narasimhan, Former Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations (1956-78) and Chef de Cabinet to three Secretaries-General – The U Thant Peace Award is presented to C. V. Narashnhan Illustrious son of Mother India Vision-heart and mission-life-embodiment of the United Nations from its highest … Read more →
- U Thant Peace Award presented to Maurice F. Strong 02 May 1996
  
  The U Thant Peace Award is presented to The Honourable Maurice F. Strong Impossibility-dreamer and indomitability-doer Builder of world-oneness among humanity’s striving peoples and their all-giving Earth-home for his: – Flaming lifelong commitment to the soaring ideals of the United Nations – Glowing reverence for our beautiful and bountiful Planet Earth – Extraordinary embodiment of … Read more →
- Oneness-World Peace-Blossoms: (d) Meditation at UN 25,Statements recipients of U Thant Peace Award
  
  Statements and tributes from the international community on the occasion of the twenty-fifth anniversary of Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at The United Nations. This is Part (d) Statements by recipients the U Thant Peace Award * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * … Read more →
- Javier Perez de CuelIar 5th UN Secretary-General Receives U Thant Peace award – 2005 May 26th
  
  “Sri Chinmoy, you are the heart of the United Nations.” Javier Perez de CuelIar Fifth Secretary-General of the United Nations Paris, France – May 26th, 2005 UN Leader receives the U Thant Peace Award Former UN Secretary-General Javier Perez de Cuellar received the U Thant Peace Award here May 26 on behalf of Sri Chinmoy: … Read more →
- U Thant Peace Award – Presentation to Pir Vilayat Khan – Sufi Leader – 1991 Apr
  
  On 5 April 1991, Pir Vilayat Inayat Khan, Head of the Sufi Order in the West, received the U Thant Peace Award in recognition of his efforts to bring about peace, harmony and religious understanding among all peoples. Following are excerpts from the award ceremony, which took place at United Nations Headquarters. Sri Chinmoy: My … Read more →
- U Thant Peace Award to Pres. Enkhbayer of Mongolia 2007 May 22
  
  President Nambaryn Enkhbayar of Mongolia receives the U Thant peace Award from Sri Chinmoy Jbarna Kala Exhibition – Union of Mongolian Artists Art Gallery Ulaan Baatar – May 22nd, 2007 More text and Photos to be added as available. .. see Anahata Nada Download PDF: 2007-05-may-22-uthant-award-pres-mongolia-pres-enkhbayar Click on image for larger or different resolution … Read more →
- U Thant Award H.R.Choudhury; Pres 41 UNGA; Speaker Bangladesh Parliament, 2000 May 08
  
  U Thant Peace Award presented to Mr. Humayun Rasheed Choudhury, President of the 41st Session of the UN General Assembly and Speaker of the Bangladesh Parliament – 8 May 2000 Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the United Nations cordially invites you to a programme honouring Speaker of the Bangladesh Parliament President of the … Read more →
- 1983 J. Illueca, Pres, UN General Assembly, U Thant Peace Award, Dec 03 SUMMARY NY Daily News
  
  When Dr Illueca received the U Thant Peace Award, his many friends and admirers were thrilled to see his smile captured in the NY Daily News, Sunday, December 18, 1983 . (excerpt below) “The president of the United Nations General Assembly, Jorge lllueca of Panama. received the U Thant Puce Award from Sri … Read more →
- 1983 J. Illueca, Pres. UN General Assembly, U Thant Peace Award, Dec 03 DETAILS -PHOTOS
  
  General Assembly President Dr. Jorge E. Illueca receives the Award from Sri Chinmoy : The Peace Meditation at the United Nations U THANT PEACE AWARD On 3 December 1983 Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the United Nations awarded Dr. Jorge E. Illueca, President of the Th£try-eighth Session of the United Nations General Assembly, the … Read more →
- U Thant and Peace meditation (summary)
  
  Shared Spiritual values, Oneness, Acceptance see also: http://www.peacemeditationatun.org/u-thant-and-sri-chinmoy/ http://www.peacemeditationatun.org/u-thant-and-sri-chinmoy/ U Thant Island U Thant Peace Award Partial List of Recipients Shared Spiritual values, Oneness, Acceptance U Thant Passing Programme celebrating Life of U Thant Issue of “Meditation at the UN ” Nov 1974 dedicated to U Thant Book dedicated to U Thant: U Thant: Divinity’s … Read more →
- U Thant Peace Award to Daw Aye Aye Thant, 28 June 2007
  
  On 28 June 2007, Sri Chinmoy had the honour of presenting the U Thant Peace Award to Daw Aye Aye Thant, U Thant’s daughter, at Aspiration-Ground meditation garden in Jamaica Hills, New York. Accompanying her was her husband, Tyn Myint-U. Following are excerpts from Aye Aye’s remarks after the presentation: “It was such a moving, … Read more →
- U Thant Peace Award Presented to Dr. Ananda W.P. Guruge, Japan – 3 Jan 1997
  
  Introduction and Presentation of Award by Sri Chinmoy: Quote of Ananda Guruge Award Background and some Previous recipients Sri Chinmoy offers the U Thant Peace Award to Ambassador Ananda Guruge, former Senior Special Adviser to the Director-General of UNESCO and Ambassador of Sri Lanka to France, UNESCO and the United States, on 3 January 1997, … Read more →
- U Thant Peace Award to Ambassador Zenon Rossides of Cyprus 1982 Oct 7
  
  7 October 1982 -U Thant Peace Award presented to Ambassador Zenon Rossides of Cyprus Information to be collected from Meditation at the UN Bulletin A Moments Peace Anahata Nada Press Samples: From: A Moment’s Peace – Newsletter AMP/1982-03 October 1982 U THANT ISLAND – 7 … Read more →
- Kofi Annan: Cynosure-Eyes -Book by Sri Chinmoy 2002
  
  Kofi Annan: cynosure-eyes by Sri Chinmoy see: https://www.srichinmoylibrary.com/ka printed by Agni Press 2002 Part I – prayerful and soulful aphorisms “The following 64 prayerful and soulful aphorisms I have written on the most auspicious occasion of our highly esteemed Secretary-General Kofi Annan’s 64th birthday.” Part II — Songs KA 69-73. Sri Chinmoy … Read more →
- Uthant Island-before Award Ceremony – photos 19 Mar 1985
  
  Some additional Photos taken before the program on 19 March 1985 see also separate post of full program Gallery:
- Mark Malloch Brown and Sri Chinmoy 2001 to 2007
  
  Mark Mulloch Brown 21 Nov 2005 : Sri Chinmoy with Mark Mulloch Brown, then Chef de Cabinet of the UN Secretary-General, at “Lifting up the World with a Oneness- Heart” Ceremony at the UN Millennium Hotel in Manhattan. On 13 Nov 2006 when he was UN Deputy-Secretary-Genera, he told Sri Chinmoy: “For so many … Read more →
- U Thant Peace Award to UN Under-Secretary-General Ibrahim Gambari, UN Penthouse 3 July 2007.
  
  Sri Chinmoy presents the U Thant Peace Award to UN Under-Secretary-General Ibrahim Gambari, in a ceremony held in the UN Dag Hammarskjold Library Penthouse on 3 July 2007. More text to be added gallery:
- U Thant Peace Award presented to Mr. Ted Turner 6 Oct 1999,
  
  Ted Turner, Chairman of the Board, United Nations Foundation, receives the U Thant Peace Award on 6 October 1999 at a ceremony held at UN Headquarters. Text and photos to add when available U Thant Peace Award presented to Mr. Ted Turner, Founder of CNN, Time Warner Vice Chairman and Chairman of the United Nations … Read more →
- Jane Goodall “Lifting Up the World” Award18 April 2003
  
  Jane Goodall, UN Messenger of Peace and renowned primatologist, receives the “Lifting Up the World with a Oneness-Heart” award on 18 April 2003 at Aspiration-Ground meditation garden in Queens. NOTED PRIMATOLOGIST GIVEN A LIFT Jamaica, NY- The renowned animal researcher and environmentalist, Dr. Jane Goodall, famous for her studies of chimpanzees in the wild, visited … Read more →
- Ambassador Alan Nazareth of India U Thant Peace Award 9 Oct 2007
  
  Sri Chinmoy presents Ambassador Alan Nazareth of India (retired) and author and lecturer on Mahatma Gandhi, with the U Thant Peace Award on 9 October 2007 at Aspiration-Ground meditation garden in Queens. More Text and photos to be added.
- Pope John-Paul II receives U Thant Peace Award 17 May 1998
  
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- Pres. UN General Assembly, U Thant Peace Award and lift, May 2006
  
  UN OFFICIAL OFFERED A SPIRITUAL LIFT 17 May, 2006 NEW YORK – Jan Eliasson, President of the UN General Assembly and Foreign Minister of Sweden, was lifted by Sri Chinmoy at thc UN Millennium Hotel and also presented with the U Thant Peace Award on May 17. “I thank you for bringing this moment of … Read more →
- U Thant Peace Award to President Mikhail Gorbachev, Oct 1994
  
  16 Oct 1994, U Thant Peace Award presented to President Mikhail Gorbachev, Nobel Peace Laureate, 1990 and President of the Soviet Union (1985-1991), New York Palace Hotel . 16 October 1994 President Mikhail Gorbachev and Raisa Maximovna meet with Sri Chinmoy on in New York. On 15 August 2001, President Gorbachev wrote to Sri … Read more →
- Subramuniya Swami receives U thant Peace Award 2000 Aug 25
  
  Sivaya Subramuniyaswami was presented the U Thant Peace Award by Sri Chinmoy on August 25, 2000, in the Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium at the United Nations in New York. Subramuniyaswami was in New York as a Hindu delegate to the Millennium Peace Summit of Religious and Spiritual Leaders which opened at the UN on August 28. … Read more →
- 1991 U Thant Peace Award – Presentation to Ganesh Man Singh
  
  On 13 March 1991, HE. Mr. Ganesh Man Singh, Nepali Congress Supreme Leader, received the U Thant Peace Award for his: • Lifetime commitment to democratic government in his country, providing a radiant example to other nations; • Constant dedication and sacrifice for a higher cause, with complete disregard for his own needs in the … Read more →
- U Thant Peace Award 1991 (h) Media Coverage: Malta & USA
  
  Main post is: U Thant Peace Award, 28 September 1991 – Overview This contains further Details: Media Coverage Excerpts from: THE TIMES of Malta – FRIDAY October 4 , 1991 DeMarco receives U Thant Peace award – By a Staff Reporter The Foreign Minister, Prof. Guido de Marco, was presented in New York with the … Read more →
- Lakhan L. Mehrotra, receives the U Thant Peace Award, 1991 Sep 22
  
  A special programme was held in New York City, Queens at the Aspiration-Ground Meditation Garden on September 22. Many members of the Peace Meditation at the United Nations were present. The occasion was to honour the author and Indian diplomat Lakhan L. Mehrotra, who has served in many countries representing the Government of India. (also … Read more →
- U Thant Peace Award 1991 (f) Response Mr. de Marco – Recipient
  
  Main post is: U Thant Peace Award, 28 September 1991 – Overview This contains further Details: Award Recipient Response: Professor de Marco: Sri Chinmoy and dear, dear friends, little would I have thought when just a year ago or so I took over the Presidency of the General Assembly, that this year would be such … Read more →
- U Thant Peace Award 1991 (c) Professor de Marco previous statements
  
  Main post is: U Thant Peace Award, 28 September 1991 – Overview This contains further Details: Including recitations at programe of excerpted statements of Professor de Marco. The cooperation of mind and heart towards an integral life of Oneness In the present day it is becoming ever more clear that a brilliant mind lacking the … Read more →
- U Thant Peace Award 1991 (e) Songs: Mr. de Marco, Malta and Recipients quotations
  
  Main post is: U Thant Peace Award, 28 September 1991 – Overview This contains further Details: Songs in Recipients and Malta Honor and from Professor de Marco’s words After the presentation, singers sang a song composed by Sri Chinmoy in Professor de Marco’s honour, as well as songs composed by Sri Chinmoy to Professor de … Read more →
- U Thant Peace Award 1991 (g) Informal Remarks Prof. de Marco
  
  Main post is: U Thant Peace Award, 28 September 1991 – Overview This contains further Details: INFORMAL REMARKS After the award presentation, a short video was shown of the Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run, a biennial international torch relay, and Professor de Marco and Sri Chinmoy spoke informally. Excerpts from their conversation follow: Professor de … Read more →
- U Thant Peace Award 1991 (d) Background – Previous Recipients
  
  Main post is: U Thant Peace Award, 28 September 1991 – Overview This contains further Details: About the U Thant Peace Award: The U Thant Peace Award is a symbolic presentation by Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the United Nations to acknowledge, appreciate and admire distinguished accomplishments toward the attainment of world peace. Recipients … Read more →
- 1994 U Thant Peace Award to James Grant, (Intro DETAILS) Exd. UNICEF. Sep 20
  
  UNICEF LEADER GIVEN U THANT PEACE AWARD NEW YORK – SEE ALSO: 1994 U Thant Peace Award to James Grant, Exd. UNICEF. Sep 20 – SUMMARY: James P. Grant, executive director of UNICEF, received ‘ the U Thant Peace Award Sept. 20 at an interfaith prayer breakfast at UNICEF House. The award, presented by Sri … Read more →
- U Thant Peace Award presented to Mother Teresa, 1994 Oct 01
  
  U Thant Peace Award presented to Mother Teresa, Nobel Peace Laureate, 1979 (Rome, 1 October 1994) Sri Chinmoy meets with Mother Teresa on October 1 st, 1994 in Rome at her Missionaries of Charity House adjoining the San Gregorio Church. Members of the Meditation Group at the United Nations and some of Sri Chinmoy’s students … Read more →
- U Thant Peace Award presented to The Very Reverend James Parks Morton, 2001 Jul 31
  
  U Thant Peace Award was presented to The Very Reverend James Parks Morton, President, The Interfaith Center of New York, and Dean Emeritus, The Cathedral of St. John the Divine – 31 July Also “Lifting Up the World with a Oneness-Heart” programme, honouring Dean Morton and Mr. Wilfrid Grenville-Grey of the United Nations Association of … Read more →
- U Thant Peace Award – United Nations Development Programme UNDP -1985 March 19
  
  U THANT PEACE AWARD GIVEN to• The United Nations Development Programme, for its sustained practical commitment to world progress through integral development and its dedication to the fulfilment of each nation’s unique potentialities. The leader of The Peace Meditation at the United Nations, Sri Chinmoy, presented the U Thant Peace Award this year to the … Read more →
- U Thant Peace Award – Recipients List 1982 – 2001
  
  Since 1982, Sri Chinmoy has presented the U Thant Peace Award on behalf of Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the United Nations to individuals and organizations who, in exemplifying the lofty spiritual ideals of he late UN Secretary General,have offered distinguished service toward attainment of world peace. Recipients include Pope John Paul II. President … Read more →
- U Thant Peace Award – quotes from recipients
  
  The U Thant Peace Award is a symbolic presentation by Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the United Nations to acknowledge, appreciate and admire distinguished accomplishments toward the attainment of world peace. The award was named for the late Secretary-General of the United Nations in honour of this contemplative world leader’s exemplary devotion to peace … Read more →
- 1993 U Thant Peace Award presented to Shri C. Subramaniam – Sep 12
  
  BHAVAN PRESIDENT GETS U THANT AWARD JAMAICA, N.Y. – 12 September 1993 Shri C. Subramaniam, President of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, the worldwide Indian cultural association, received the U Thant Peace Award Sept. 12 from Sri Chinmoy. Dignitaries attending the awards luncheon at Annam Brahma Restaurant included S. Ramakrishnan, Executive Secretary of the Bhavan, and … Read more →
- NBC’s Russel Barber: U Thant Peace Award 1986 Nov 06
  
  The 1986 U Thant Peace Award was presented Nov. 6 to Russell Barber, producer and host of a local television show on world spirituality and religion. “In you we see and feel at every moment a oneness-heart and a oneness- world-home,” said Sri Chinmoy, as he made the presentation on U Thant Island across from … Read more →
- U Thant Peace Award 1991 (a) Sept 28 – Overview Prof. de Marco
  
  Contents Background on U Thant, Island and Award: U THANT PEACE AWARD TO PROFESSOR GUIDO DE MARCO Summary Overview: Welcome and highlights of Professor de Marco’s life and contributions The recent 45th session of the General Assembly Education , National and International service Support for rights, multicultural and international understanding About the Award: Some previous … Read more →
- U Thant Peace Award to Carl Lewis, 1997 May 07
  
  Sudhahota Carl Lewis, UN Food and Agriculture Organization Goodwill Ambassador and “Olympian of the Century,” holds the U Thant Peace Award trophy presented to him by Sri Chinmoy on 7 May 1997, at an event held at Sudhahota’s home in Houston. Following is the transcript of Sri Chinmoy Presenting the Award: Dear Carl, dear … Read more →
- 1994 U Thant Peace Award to James Grant, Exd. UNICEF. Sep 20 – SUMMARY
  
  Mr. James Grant, Executive Director of UNICEF, receives the U Thant Peace Award from Sri Chinmoy as United Nations delegates and prayer leaders of various faiths look on. The presentation took place at an Interfaith Prayer Breakfast held at UNICEF House, New York, in conjunction with global Peace Walks on the International Day of Peace, … Read more →
- U Thant Peace Award 1991 (b) Professor de Marco’s life and contributions
  
  U Thant Peace Award, 28 September 1991 – Overview Details on: Welcome and highlights of Professor de Marco’s life and contributions Mr. Adhiratha Keefe, Master of Ceremonies: Last year was a remarkable one for the United Nations and the world community; it was one of failures and victories, of war and peace. Throughout this remarkable … Read more →
- 1993 – U Thant Peace Award presented to H.E. Mr. Siddhartha Shankar Ray – Aug 8
  
  U Thant Peace Award presented to H.E. Mr. Siddhartha Shankar Ray, Ambassador of India to the United States – 8 August 1993 India’s ambassador to the US., Siddhartha Shankar Ray, and his wife visited Sri Chinmoy Aug. 8 in Queens. During a special cultural program held in his honor, the Master presented him with … Read more →
- Part 3-06U U Thant Peace Award – an overview
  
  An award presented by Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation At the United Nations to individuals …..who (to update with definition) e.g worked to bring people together…. together. Ambassador Zennon Rossides of Cyprus, UNDP, President Illueca, Executive Director James Grant of UNICEF; Dr Barber,….a Read more →
- U Thant Island: Compassion-Home (overview – examples)
  
  In 1977, the small island visible from the UN offices was renamed U Thant Island. Read more →