January 30: "School Day of Non-violence and Peace". Llorenç Vidal

Llorenç Vidal 

January 30: "School Day of Non-violence and Peace (DENIP)"

January 30th, as the "School Day of Non-Violence and Peace (DENIP)," arose as a private and personal initiative of the Mallorcan teacher, poet and education inspector (Santanyí) Llorenç Vidal, who, in commemoration of the death of the national and spiritual pacifist leader of India Mahatma Gandhi (by a fanatic), proposed, in 1964, that an annual world day be celebrated, on January 30th, in which all schools and educational centers would educate in the principles of said pacifist of non-violence, peace, respect and human rights.

Its objective is education in and for respect, solidarity, harmony, respect for human rights, non-violence, peace, and understanding among all people, regardless of their background, ethnicity, culture, or religion: Universal Love, Non-violence, and Peace. It stands against selfishness, segregation, marginalization, and all forms of violence. The DENIP was recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science through the Ministerial Order of November 29, 1976.

The Mallorca for Peace Platform, of which STEI is a member, and which advocates for a culture of non-violence, the peaceful resolution of conflicts, and coexistence among people of different backgrounds and ways of thinking, would like to send you a text to raise awareness among our students about the culture of war and the lack of respect for human rights.

Thank you very much for your attention.

They propose two texts, one for Primary School and another for Secondary and Baccalaureate levels:

Primary School:

For peace and life 

We live in a world where wars still exist. In wars, many people lose their homes, their families, and even their lives. No child should live in fear or grow up surrounded by violence.
When governments spend money on weapons, there is less left for important things like schools, hospitals, or helping people in need. Weapons don't protect, educate, or make anyone happy.
Peace is about talking, listening, and helping each other. It's about respecting all people, wherever they come from, and defending the right of all children in the world to live in peace, go to school, and have a better future.
That's why we say:
●Yes to peace and coexistence.
●Yes to respect and human rights.
●No to war and violence.
●No to spending money on weapons.
Together, we can build a more just, compassionate, and peaceful world. Peace begins with small, everyday actions.

Secondary Education and Baccalaureate:

For peace and life, no to war or military spending

 

We live in a world with escalating conflicts and tensions. Military attacks on countries like Venezuela, Gaza, and Ukraine show that many governments prefer force to peace and seek to exploit the resources of others. But war doesn't only affect the countries attacked: its brutality reaches us all.

Military spending is growing at the expense of budgets for healthcare, education, and pensions, among other things. Many young people could be sent to wars they don't understand, while those responsible never suffer the consequences. This is unjust and dangerous for the future of humanity.
Therefore, we must defend life, justice, and peaceful coexistence. We need governments that prioritize people and human rights over weapons and the business of war.
We demand:
● That rearmament projects be halted and that money be allocated to social needs.
● That peaceful solutions be sought for the world's conflicts and that the sovereignty of nations be respected.
● End the occupation and injustices in Palestine and guarantee the rights of the Palestinian people.
● Stop the aggression in Venezuela and other Latin American countries.
● Governments must respect human rights and fight against racist laws and practices.
● Spain must withdraw from NATO and close the US military bases on its territory.
Peace is possible if we defend life, solidarity, and democracy. We cannot remain silent in the face of war: it is everyone's responsibility to build a better future in peace.

Other World Days of Peace:

September 21: International Day of Peace

The International Day of Peace was originally established in 1981 by United Nations General Assembly Resolution 37/67 to coincide with the opening of its session each September. In 2001, the United Nations General Assembly declared September 21st a day dedicated to celebrating and observing peace, a day to commemorate and strengthen the ideals of peace in every nation and among every people. This resolution was accepted and signed by all member states, who pledged that, in the event of war, this day would be a day of truce.

January 1st: World Peace Day

On January 1, 1967, Pope Paul VI proclaimed and proposed that this date be celebrated annually as World Peace Day.

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