International Day of Peace was
declared by the United Nations General Assembly as a day devoted to
strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and
peoples. This is more relevant than ever, and human rights activists are
planning a large event for the occasion in Nashville on September 21st at the
Church of Scientology.
Tennessee United for Human Rights
(TNUHR) is sponsoring the event. TNUHR
is a non-profit organization, a chapter of the international organization
United for Human Rights, formed on the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration
of Human Rights to provide human rights resources and educational materials to
all sectors of society.
In 2015, TNUHR organized an
eye-opening panel discussion on “Exposing the Hidden World of Human
Trafficking.” It brought together organizations that work day in and day out on
eradicating the problem, including panelists Clemmie Greenlee, Founder of the
Nashville Peacemakers; Melody Fowler-Green, Director of the Metro Human
Relations Commission; Allasone Lita G., CEO and Founder of All Is One; Gabrielle
Thompson, Executive Director of Free for Life International; and Assistant
District Attorney Tammy Meade.
For 2016, TNUHR has revealed the
theme to be “Know Your Rights and Survive: Overcoming Domestic Violence.”
Expert panelists will speak about human rights and legal rights for victims of
domestic violence, how to recognize signs of domestic violence and how to help
someone who may be a victim.
John Pantermuehl is the Director of
Tennessee United for Human Rights, “We are inspiring peace and educating people
about their basic rights. With this knowledge, we can work together to end
violence in this country.” For more information about the events on Peace Day
or to find out more about Tennessee United for Human Rights, visit tnuhr.org.
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