INTERNATIONAL SOCIO-CULTURAL ASSEMBLY "PEACEMAKER"

REGULATIONS OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIO-CULTURAL ASSEMBLY “PEACEMAKER”

At the turn of the millennium it becomes entirely clear that only by the joint efforts of people from different countries can a new system of relations in the world community be created, leading humanity toward creation and progress.

Contemporary history must be filled not by crushing wars, but by achievements in the field of peacemaking.

Peace can be defended not only with weapons in hand. Every person is capable of achieving personal and professional successes, and also of contributing to the formation of public consciousness on the basis of eternal human values — humanism, tolerance and mercy.

Such people are true peacemakers, worthy of international recognition and awards. Their noble activity and high level of spiritual development must serve as a moral example for representatives of all nationalities, all continents, all age and social groups, of various faiths and religious confessions, in the attainment of the most important goal — the establishment of peace and security on Earth.

The Peacemaker Assembly brings together outstanding personalities, public figures, politicians, actors of theatre and cinema, musicians, businesspeople, athletes and scholars to discuss questions of peaceful cooperation, fruitful cultural exchange and spiritual and moral enlightenment.

General provisions of the Peacemaker Assembly

• The International Socio-Cultural Assembly “Peacemaker” (hereinafter — the Assembly) is held within the implementation of the long-term target programme “Promotion of the Ideas of Peace and Peace Initiatives,” implemented by the Foundation for Support, Development and Promotion of the Ideas of Peace Peacemaker (hereinafter — the Peacemaker Foundation).
• The organiser of the Assembly is the Peacemaker Foundation.
• The direct holding of the Assembly is entrusted to the Peacemaker Foundation.
• The place of holding the Assembly is appointed by the Peacemaker Foundation on the basis of Russia’s geopolitical interests.
  

The following socio-cultural events are included in the programme of the Assembly:

1. The ceremony of presenting the Peacemaker Prize — the International Public Prize “Peacemaker” was established in order to stimulate the public activity of people from different countries directed toward the strengthening of peace and international security, and to promote the cohesion of the world community on the basis of humanitarian cooperation, friendship and mutual understanding among peoples.
2. Holding of the film festival “I Love PEACE” — the International Film Festival is a review-competition of films for young people and adults that have received an expert assessment by members of the selection committee. The film festival includes an extensive programme of screenings of special short fiction and animated films directed toward the ideas of peace, kindness and humanism. The principal theme of the festival is “Love peace, and peace will love you!”
3. Holding of the art exhibition “The World through Children’s Eyes” is conducted in order to support and develop artistic traditions, the cultural and spiritual heritage of the world, and the creation of a creative space that fosters the artistic development and social formation of the personality of young people.
4. Holding of the lesson of peace “Heroes of Our Time” — an account of the merits of the nominees for the Peacemaker Prize, conducted in order to stimulate the rising generation toward creation and progress by the example of the heroes of our time.

Purpose and tasks of the Assembly

The purpose of the Assembly is to bring together outstanding personalities of our time in order to consolidate efforts in public support of Russian peace initiatives.

Tasks of the Assembly:

• The formation of a positive, bright and peace-loving image of Russia in the international context.
• The building of "bridges of friendship" that will contribute to the strengthening of spiritual, cultural, economic and political ties among peoples.
• The definition and affirmation of the national idea as a fundamental symbol of peace, and the conveying of it to the minds and hearts of the peoples of other countries and cultures.
• The raising of the level of patriotism and of an active civic stance among young people and contemporary society.
• The attraction of representatives of different peoples to participation in public and cultural programmes directed toward the consolidation of the forces of all people of good will in the struggle against social injustice, wars and terrorist acts in different corners of the planet.

Conditions of participation in the Assembly

People of good will from all countries of the world may take part in the work of the Assembly.

Participants of regional delegations must prepare a report on the theme: “Russia and the world.”

To determine the most worthy candidates for the presentation of the Peacemaker Prize, to confirm the nominee in the expert council of the Peacemaker Foundation, and to ensure the presence of the nominees at the Assembly.

On questions related to participation in the Assembly, please write to the e-mail address: info@fondmirotvorec.ru

Organisation of the Assembly

The organisers take decisions on all questions related to the preparation and holding of the Assembly and exercise control over their fulfilment.

The organisers of the Assembly reserve the right to make changes to the conditions of participation and of holding the Assembly.

Additional information

On all questions related to the holding of the Assembly, please write to the e-mail address: info@fondmirotvorec.ru or by telephone: +7 (985) 969 85 01.