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Peace
Places
On
this website we've highlighted a few geographic
places and landmarks that have been dedicated
to a more peaceful, just and sustainable world,
but the
truth is we can start to create 'Peacetopia'
wherever we are.
Peace
Sites
Here are two nonprofit organizations that register
'peace sites' - ordinary and extraordinary places
where individuals, groups and organizations
have come together to dedicate their communities
to peace.
Peace
Poles
One of the most popular symbols that
individuals, groups, organizations and communities
use to dedicate a place to peace is the
peace pole. Long after a community comes
together for a dedication ceremony, peacepoles
remain as a constant reminder and inspiration
for a better world. More than 200,000 peace
poles have been planted in every country
of the world. The Peace Pole Project was
started by The
World Peace Prayer Society and peace
poles around the world carry the message
"May Peace Prevail On Earth" in
almost every language. For pictures and
locations of more than 500 peace poles:
www.waymarking.com/
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 Peace
Monuments
Statues and other monuments are another
possible way that individuals, organizations
and governments offer lasting testaments
to our shared wish for more peaceful,
just and sustainable world. For information,
links and pictures of thousands of peace
monuments and museums visit: peace.maripo.com
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Peace
Gardens & Peace Parks
Peace gardens and peace parks are a
beautiful and lasting testament to our wish
for a more peaceful, just and sustainable
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 Peace
Cities
Creating a peaceful world begins with
our deciding to live peaceful lives. It
grows when families intentionally try
to nurture each other and work together
to make their communities more peaceful,
just and sustainable. When towns and cities
declare their intention to define themselves
as 'cities of peace' and strive toward
ensuring the prosperity, safety and highest
quality of life for ALL of their citizens,
we take a tremendous leap forward in helping
to create a culture of peace. International
Cities of Peace is an association of cities
that 'by history, resolution or proclamation'
have declared themselves as Cities of
Peace. Find out how you can help your
city become a City of Peace.
www.internationalcitiesofpeace.org
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 Peace
Index
Is it possible to measure how close
to 'peacetopia' a place actually is? The
Institute for Economics and Peace ranks
158 countries based on their levels of
peace, security and militarization. In
2012, Iceland was found to be the most
peaceful nation on earth. The Institute's
US Peace Index ranks all 50 states and
61 cities on their peacefulness. In 2012,
Maine was listed as the most peaceful
for the 11th straight year.
US
Peace Index / Global
Peace Index
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Intentional
Communities 
