The World Peace Forum 2006, Vancouver BC.

The World Peace Forum 2006 is an international gathering of individuals, groups and civic governments from cities and communities to envision a culture of peace, justice and sustainability in our lifetimes.

The goal is to build networks of citizens and civic governments committed to a culture of peace and sustainability. While global militarism is increasing, resources available for human needs such as health care, education or housing are decreasing. The World Peace Forum 2006 will discuss best practices and provide tools for these networks to have a major influence on their national governments to reduce military spending and promote peaceful solutions to conflicts in the world.

The Forum will take place in one of the most beautiful and peaceful settings in the world: Vancouver, Canada from 23 to 28 June 2006. The program will include plenary sessions, thematic workshops, roundtable discussions and cultural shows. All these activities will be developed around the themes of global justice, women and peace, youth, First Nations, peace education, racism, sustainability and disarmament, among others.

FOR INFORMATION ABOUT World Peace Forum 2006, please contact:

550 W. 6th Avenue, Suite 420
Vancouver, BC V5Z 1A1
Tel: 1 604 687 3223 Ext. 104
Fax: 1 604 687 3277
Web: www.worldpeaceforum.ca