international initiatives
The main international activities promoted by Teens for Unity:
2000 – On the 10th anniversary of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, the Teens for Unity participated in the first Conference of Children for the Coming Generation, held in Tokyo, Japan. It was an occasion for teens from 40 different countries to dialogue on peace and unity for the new millennium. The final document, addressed to the heads of State and supported by 200,000 signatures, was presented to the United Nations leaders in New York.
1990 – Outbreak of the first Gulf War. From then on, the Teens for Unity pause for a moment of silence or prayer for world peace: the so-called “Time out” (12 noon in each time zone)
1988 – During the European Year of Cinema and Television, they launched the “TV for a United World” Campaign. Through a message supported by 750,000 signatures and presented to the European Commission for Cinema and Television, the European Council, and the United Nations Headquarters in New York, they sought ways to have the media contribute to building a united world.
1987 – During the Summit for Peace held in Kyoto (Japan) by leaders of the Great Religions, teenagers coming from different parts of the world brought 147,000 signatures – the symbol of their commitment to peace.
