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 notes that the General Assembly of the United Nations on 31st October 2003 unanimously adopted the resolution on the Olympic Truce; believes that this is not a romantic ideal in that since 1992 when the Truce was reviewed it has met with some success, from the ceasefire in Bosnia to enable the inoculations of children in Sarajevo, onwards; notes that the Olympic Torch is passing through the United Kingdom over the weekend of 25th to 27th June; and calls on Her Majesty's Government to consider what it can do to promote the Olympic Truce during the 16 days of the Summer Olympics in Athens in August.

That this House notes that the General Assembly of the United Nations on 31st October 2003 unanimously adopted the resolution on the Olympic Truce; believes that this is not a romantic ideal in that since 1992 when the Truce was reviewed it has met with some success, from the ceasefire...

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 expresses its deep concern at the arrest of the American trade union leader, Mr Jack Heyman and the peace protesters known as the Oakland 25, who were the victims of an unprovoked attack by the Oakland police; and calls for all charges against these trade unionists and peace campaigners to be dropped.

That this House expresses its deep concern at the arrest of the American trade union leader, Mr Jack Heyman and the peace protesters known as the Oakland 25, who were the victims of an unprovoked attack by the Oakland police; and calls for all charges against these trade unionists and...

That this House notes with sadness the death of Mr Jim Cairns, the former deputy prime minister of Australia, a courageous campaigner for peace who stood up to the US invasion of Vietnam and Cambodia; and calls on today's politicians to follow his example of principled anti-imperialism.

That this House notes with sadness the death of Mr Jim Cairns, the former deputy prime minister of Australia, a courageous campaigner for peace who stood up to the US invasion of Vietnam and Cambodia; and calls on today's politicians to follow his example of principled anti-imperialism.

That this House celebrates the centenary of the award of the Nobel Peace Prize to a former honourable Member of this House, Sir William Randal Cremer in 1903; praises his work as Secretary of the International Arbitration League and as British co-founder of the Inter-Parliamentary Union; and extols the legacy of this great British pacifist for his efforts in the cause of international arbitration and ending conflict by peaceful means.

That this House celebrates the centenary of the award of the Nobel Peace Prize to a former honourable Member of this House, Sir William Randal Cremer in 1903; praises his work as Secretary of the International Arbitration League and as British co-founder of the Inter-Parliamentary Union; and extols the legacy...

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 all those who took part in the Justice for Palestine demonstration in London on 18th May; notes that it was supported by many thousands of people including Muslims, Jews and Christians who are united in believing peace can only come when Israel withdraws all its forces from Palestine and a sovereign independent Palestinian state is internationally recognised; and regrets that the media gave this notable event little coverage.

That this House congratulates all those who took part in the Justice for Palestine demonstration in London on 18th May; notes that it was supported by many thousands of people including Muslims, Jews and Christians who are united in believing peace can only come when Israel withdraws all its forces...

That this House urges the Government to support those efforts made by British Punjabis to create opportunities to bring all Punjabis together, irrespective of their religion, caste, or political affiliations, including the promotion of Punjabi culture and language in this country, in order to create a better understanding between Punjabis here and in the Punjab; and believes that this will help to create an environment of understanding and harmony, paving the way for stability, security and peace in South Asia.

That this House urges the Government to support those efforts made by British Punjabis to create opportunities to bring all Punjabis together, irrespective of their religion, caste, or political affiliations, including the promotion of Punjabi culture and language in this country, in order to create a better understanding between Punjabis...

That this House welcomes the 'You Can Make a Difference' campaign launched by Mary McGlynn Donald in Putney, and its aims to promote peace and harmony between people of all nations, races and religions; and congratulates the campaign on the worldwide distribution of its Prayer for World Enlightenment.

That this House welcomes the 'You Can Make a Difference' campaign launched by Mary McGlynn Donald in Putney, and its aims to promote peace and harmony between people of all nations, races and religions; and congratulates the campaign on the worldwide distribution of its Prayer for World Enlightenment.

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...

That this House expresses its delight that the international community has recognised the dedicated and unrelenting work of Bihop Carlos Belo and Jose Ramos-Horta, in exposing human rights abuses in East Timor, by awarding them the 1996 Nobel Peace Prize; hopes that the British Government will now heed the plea from Jose Ramos-Horta that Britain should stop selling arms to the Indonesian government; and urges the Indonesian government to work for a peaceful resolution of the situation in East Timor, in accordance with United Nations principles, by ending its brutal occupation and human rights abuses.

That this House expresses its delight that the international community has recognised the dedicated and unrelenting work of Bihop Carlos Belo and Jose Ramos-Horta, in exposing human rights abuses in East Timor, by awarding them the 1996 Nobel Peace Prize; hopes that the British Government will now heed the plea...

That this House welcomes the nomination of the Chinese pro-democracy activist Wei Jing Sheng by honourable Members of all parties for the Nobel Peace Prize; and repeats the calls made to the Chinese government by Her Majesty's Government, Opposition parties and many honourable Members that Mr Wei be released forthwith from prison.

That this House welcomes the nomination of the Chinese pro-democracy activist Wei Jing Sheng by honourable Members of all parties for the Nobel Peace Prize; and repeats the calls made to the Chinese government by Her Majesty's Government, Opposition parties and many honourable Members that Mr Wei be released forthwith...