That this House expresses its support for the 16th to 17th July visit to London of Gen II Global Peace Initiative, inspired by Realising the Dream, funded by Martin Luther King III; recognises that the participants seek to collectively realise the vision of their renowned parents or grandparents; and notes that these include Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr., King Hussein, Cesar Chavez, Sri. Mahatma Gandhi, Sheikh Bachir Gemayel, Robert F. Kennedy, President Shimon Peres, Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

That this House expresses its support for the 16th to 17th July visit to London of Gen II Global Peace Initiative, inspired by Realising the Dream, funded by Martin Luther King III; recognises that the participants seek to collectively realise the vision of their renowned parents or grandparents; and notes...

That this House welcomes the formation of Independent Jewish Voices, a new organisation to represent British Jews in response to a perceived pro-Israeli bias in existing Jewish bodies in the UK; notes that more than 100 high-profile British Jews, including Nobel Prize-winning playwright Harold Pinter, historian Eric Hobsbawm, film director Mike Leigh, human rights lawyer Geoffrey Bindman, fashion designer Nicole Farhi and actors Stephen Fry and Zoe Wanamaker have already signed the group's founding declaration; and urges the Government to support the Independent Jewish Voices in its call to uphold the human rights of Palestinians and reach a just peace in the Middle East.

That this House welcomes the formation of Independent Jewish Voices, a new organisation to represent British Jews in response to a perceived pro-Israeli bias in existing Jewish bodies in the UK; notes that more than 100 high-profile British Jews, including Nobel Prize-winning playwright Harold Pinter, historian Eric Hobsbawm, film director...

That this House congratulates Wangari Maathai on her outstanding achievement as the first African woman to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize; recognises her unswerving commitment to the environment, sustainable development and democracy; notes her pivotal role in establishing the Green Belt Movement in Kenya, which since its inception in 1977 has planted more than 30 million trees across the country; notes the contribution this movement has made to grass roots development in Africa through education, family planning and the fight against corruption; and unequivocally applauds the decision of the Nobel Committee in making this award.

That this House congratulates Wangari Maathai on her outstanding achievement as the first African woman to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize; recognises her unswerving commitment to the environment, sustainable development and democracy; notes her pivotal role in establishing the Green Belt Movement in Kenya, which since its inception in...

That this House duly recognises and celebrates the United Nations Day of Peace on 21st September, which is 'devoted to commemorating and strengthening the ideals of peace both within and among all nations' (UN GA resolution 36/67), and further recognised by the UK sponsored UN GA resolution 36/67), and further recognised by the UK sponsored UN GA resolution 55/282, marking it as a day of global ceasefire and non-violence; furthermore pledges to do whatever it can to promote this day, and its values, within parliamentary constituencies in order to further the objectives and vision incorporated within the UN General Assembly resolutions.

That this House duly recognises and celebrates the United Nations Day of Peace on 21st September, which is 'devoted to commemorating and strengthening the ideals of peace both within and among all nations' (UN GA resolution 36/67), and further recognised by the UK sponsored UN GA resolution 36/67), and further...

That this House welcomes the Global Conflict Prevention Pool as an initiative, the aims of which include reducing the number of people around the world whose lives are affected by violent conflict and, ultimately, of cutting the number of conflicts that occur; notes that there is great potential for development of this cross-departmental approach and urges the highest priority for non-military solutions to conflicts that could become violent in line with the UK's responsibilities under Article 1 of the United Nations Charter; is convinced that preventing conflict is more cost-effective than resolving it, especially by military intervention, and that non-military approaches, including reduction of poverty, are effective ways to eliminate the causes of terrorism; recalls that Martin Luther King said that 'True peace is not the absence of war; it is the presence of justice, equity and a non-violent social order'; calls therefore for the Joint Pools budget for 2004-05 to be at least double that for 2003-04, namely to ??250 million, less than 1 per cent. of the total Ministry of Defence budget, to build upon the successes in this area alongside an increased emphasis on peace; and calls for the appointment of a minister dedicated to ensure focus and accountability for building peace.

That this House welcomes the Global Conflict Prevention Pool as an initiative, the aims of which include reducing the number of people around the world whose lives are affected by violent conflict and, ultimately, of cutting the number of conflicts that occur; notes that there is great potential for development...

That this House recognises the death of Unita rebel leader Jonas Savimbi in February 2002 as a turning point for peace in Angola; notes that a key to future peace is the re-integration of ex-soldiers into society; further recognises the huge landmine problem in Angola; praises the NGO personnel working in Angola despite the dangerous and life-threatening conditions posed by the landmine problem; and urges the Government to help with the clearance of landmines in Angola and landmine education for the people of Angola.

That this House recognises the death of Unita rebel leader Jonas Savimbi in February 2002 as a turning point for peace in Angola; notes that a key to future peace is the re-integration of ex-soldiers into society; further recognises the huge landmine problem in Angola; praises the NGO personnel working...

That this house congratulates the honourable Member for Foyle and the Right honourable Member for Upper Bann on their richly deserved award of the Noble Peace Prize; pays tribute also to all other Right honourable and honourable Members of this House who have contributed to the cause of peace in Northern Ireland, and to all those other people, not least the general population North and South of the border, who have furthered and are furthering that cause; and hopes that they may also be rewarded with a lasting settlement, which can set an example to other divided communities in the world.

That this house congratulates the honourable Member for Foyle and the Right honourable Member for Upper Bann on their richly deserved award of the Noble Peace Prize; pays tribute also to all other Right honourable and honourable Members of this House who have contributed to the cause of peace in...