Our UN-Day 2007 Completion Report

UN-Day 2007 Completion Report

62dn Anniversary of the United Nations.


Endorsed our campaign and wrote supporting approvals.
* Prof Edgar Alistair (Academic Council of the UNsystem)
* Prof. Thomas Homer-Dixon (U of Toronto) * Prof. Tom Esakin (Prof. Sustainable Development, Cancun-Mexico)
* Mr. Justin Trudeau. (Liberal party of Canada) * Prof. Kader Asmal, Member of Parliament and former Minister of South Africa.

We received an encouraging answer from the Offices of:

Governor General of Canada Michaelle Jean.
Environmentalist Mr David Suzuki.

- Dr. -Dr AlanWolf.

- Office of Bono.

- His Excellency the Daila Lama.

- Office of The Elders.


* We received a 200 personal endorsements, as well as several interesting comments, ideas and suggestions.

* We organized a United Nations Day event at the Smith Library in Toronto on October 24th 2007.

* The proceedings of the evening were donated to UNICEF Toronto.



Some reactions on UN62

Prof Edgar Alistair:

"The UN today constitutes the first and best organization working actively around the world to promote a broad range of critical political, social, and economic, human rights and environmental goals.

In order to continue to work towards these goals, the UN needs the strongest possible support of its member States, and of the people of the world.
Initiatives such as the UN62 project are worthwhile and important in helping to promote local as well as global awareness of the centrality of the UN."



Prof Thomas Homer-Dixon:

“Humanity’s prosperity and even further survival will in large measure be determined by the success of the UN. The work of supporting individuals is vital to that success.”




Popular endorsements:

1- "UN Supporting March in all cities" Canada

2- “UN needs to be duly empowered not only be the member Nations but by the people themselves. UN does represent the aspirations of the individual and collective people's voice as well."

3- “The day should start with a gathering of the locals at a central location in the Capital City with local UN representatives addressing the underlying principles of the Charter of the UN and making the mass know of how these Charters are being implemented." Canada

4- "Let’s unite!” Philippines

5- “The UN is the only global institution truly able to stand up for the rights of humanity". Belgium

6- "It is through the United Nations that we must express our commitment to a World in one Peace under the rule of law." Canada

7- "Express humanity's necessity for and commitment to a World in One Peace under the rule of law. Dedicate ourselves to the conviction that Every Child is Our Child, and affirm our responsibility to all children to achieve a liveable World in One Peace. Canada.

8- “Hold a worldwide ceremony via TV, radio and all available means of communication affirming humanity’s determination to achieve the human right to peace and secure a world in peace under the rule of international law” Canada

9- “A Mexican wave of celebrations in every time zone, our world round... ” Y.H.

10- A global media event linking all UN countries to show their celebrations...similar to the way the world was linked in the New Year celebrations of 2000...” K.B.

11- “I would like to see a reflection of the common threads of culture throughout humanity, such as common threads found in myth and folklore as portrayed”. A.L.

12- "I am from Poland and I think that people don't know so much about UN-Day..." B.Z. Poland

13- This is the way to go !!!! Keep it up...I’m telling all my friends hoping they will sign their names to this worthy endeavour. S.J. Canada

14- “I think this is a wonderful idea. We need more of this to bring peoples and cultures together.” A.L.

15- “Happy Anniversary! We need indeed to strengthen the concept of our common humanity more than ever .” G.G. World

16- “In my world, the United Nations will become 'My' United Nation! No doubt!” Y.H. World

17- "Convocar por diversos medios de comunicación a Celebrar el día interrumpiendo a una hora determinada(12:00 m) las actividades cotidianas durante unos minutos para saludar con una bandera” O.V. Colombia

18- “Whole heartedly support it. I would like to seek membership of your Movement. I will organize Meetings to celebrate the day.” O.C. Canada

19- “I think the best would be to gather together all human rights, and humanitarian organisations without discriminating any organisation in each country." A.E.

20- "Some kind of identifier (a ribbon . Perhaps a place to meet with entertainment?" S.J.

21- It is with honour and a prayer for the future of our world and the work of the United Nations that I add my name. H.B

22- Feliz Cumple Naciones Unidas!!! La verdad se lo mercen, la organizacion ha hecho muchas cosas para el planeta, me alegra que esta organizacion este celebrado estos 62 años muchas felicidades

23- It is an excellent idea, and one that the world needs to support.

24- I remember back in my country (MEXICO) we always celebrated UN day ... Mexico

25- We need to start celebrating the UN day and our common humanity in Canada!!!




UN62 Volunteers

Loreen Lee
Edward Rwema
Cecilia Waldron
Osama Rifaat
Katia Millar
Nisha Thayan
Karin Vagiste
Cristina Soriano
Michelle Doyle
Ronaldo Barrera
Ehsan Malik
Jean-Paul Halsberghe


People assisting UN62

Jeffrey Lam
Rob Colquhoun
Tallie Rabin-Klaasen
Karin Vagiste
Viviane Deconinck
Tom Esakin