Indonesian People’s Consultative Assembly Nominates the Visions of Peace Initiative for the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize
New York, NY / Bambang Soesatyo, Chairman of the People’s Consultative Assembly of the Republic of Indonesia, formally nominated the Visions of Peace Initiative for the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize. As the spokesperson for the People’s Consultative Assembly which includes 711 legislators; 136 senators and 575 representatives, Chairman Soesatyo explained, “The Indonesian People’s Consultative Assembly fully supports the Visions of Peace Initiative (VOPI) and hopes that it will be awarded this year’s Nobel Peace Prize. The VOPI has inspired hundreds of thousands of young Indonesians through its more that 53 live events that have been held throughout the Republic as well as its significant virtual digital presence.” Chairman Soestayo also expressed his personal appreciation for the VOPI saying, “I am sending my full support for the VOPI to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. The Visions of Peace Initiative embraces the Ethic of Reciprocity, also known as the Golden Rule, the universal value that is included within all faiths and traditions. This Ethic of Reciprocity teaches us to “Do Unto Others As You Would Want Done For Yourself and Not to Do Unto Others As You Would Not Want Done To Yourself. This value is central to our Republic’s national motto. Since its launch in 2017, the Visions of Peace Initiative has imparted and continues to impart a meaningful understanding of the ethical behavior that can be achieved through the value of reciprocity. In fact, each of us, not just the young, needs to remember the Golden Rule as well. ” In addition to the nomination by Chairman Soestayo of the People’s Consultative Assembly of the Republic of Indonesia, the VOPI has also been nominated to the Nobel Peace Prize Committee by the Chairman of the Senate House AA LaNyalla Mattalitti, and H. Muhammad Farhan, SE, member of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Indonesia. Chairman Soestayo proudly noted that, “Every national legislative body has officially nominated the Visions of Peace Initiative for the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize. Never before, in the history of our Republic have our legislative institutions expressed collective support for a non-governmental organization. I hope that this tribute will inspire everyone who has already participated in the VOPI and those who are yet to participate in the future, to work together to promote peace and tolerance in our homes, our schools, our communities and in our nation.” For more information please visit: http://visionsofpeaceawards.com/ Media Contact Y Makhuadmin@visionsofpeaceawards.com+62882-1993-6370
Visions of Peace Initiative is Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by the Indonesian Senate House
The Visions of Peace Initiative is committed to imparting a meaningful understanding of ethical behavior that can be achieved through an appreciation for the value of reciprocity New York, NY / AA LaNyalla Mattalitti, Chairman of the House of Regional Representatives of the Republic of Indonesia, also known as the Senate House, officially nominated the Visions of Peace Initiative for the Nobel Peace Prize. To learn more about the Visions of Peace Initiative, please visit http://visionsofpeaceawards.com/ As a spokesperson noted, the Indonesian Senate House fully supports the Visions of Peace Initiative (VOPI) to win the Nobel Peace Prize. To date, VOP has held more than 50 events throughout Indonesia and has inspired hundreds of thousands of young people. “The Visions of Peace Initiative embraces the Ethic of Reciprocity, also known as the Golden Rule, a universal value that is included within all faiths and traditions,” the spokesperson noted, adding that this Ethic of Reciprocity teaches people to “Do Unto Others As You Would Want Done For Yourself and Do Not Do Unto Others As You Would Not Want Done To Yourself.’’ The Visions of Peace Initiative is committed to imparting a meaningful understanding of ethical behavior that can be achieved through an appreciation for the value of reciprocity. VOPI events have been held throughout the Republic of Indonesia, including areas that have experienced conflicts and natural disasters. As the spokesperson noted, it is hoped that through the engagement of youth using art and other creative forms of expression the VOPI can continue to inspire the younger generations. “With the positive results that the VOPI has achieved to date, I believe the VOPI is very deserving of the Nobel Peace Prize,” Mattalitti said. In addition to the Senate House, the leader of the People’s Consultative Assembly of the Republic of Indonesia and H. Muhammad Farhan, SE, member of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Indonesia have also nominated the VOPI to the Nobel Peace Prize Committee. According to the founders of the Visions of Peace Initiative, Prince KPH Dr. Damien Dematra and Princess Cheryl Halpern, the recognition and nomination of the Visions of Peace Initiative from the Indonesian Senate House is an “unprecedented and incomparable honor.” The acknowledgement of a non-governmental organization has never happened before in the history of the Republic of Indonesia, the spokesperson noted, adding that this tribute will inspire everyone who has already participated in the VOPI and those who are yet to participate, to continue to promote peace and tolerance. Since its inception in 2017, the VOPI has been working together with schools, orphanages and religious organizations throughout Indonesia. The Visions of Peace Initiative is honored to have also been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by Prof. Dr. Ir. Oktovian Berty Alexander Sompie, Rector of the Universitas Kristen Indonesia Tomohon and by Dr. Ephraim Isaac, Director of the Institute of Semitic Studies at Princeton University. Both of these respected academicians have prioritized the importance of the VOPI’s teaching the young about civility. Princess Cheryl Halpern and Prince KPH Dr. Dematra said they encourage everyone to appreciate Alfred Nobel’s comment that, “Good wishes will not ensure peace.” “We must remember that civility and peace require a steadfast commitment to instill in every generation an understanding of the ‘Ethic of Reciprocity,’” they said. About the Visions of Peace Initiative The Visions Of Peace Initiative is dedicated to introducing the golden rule when meeting young people and encouraging them to express their views on tolerance and peaceful conditions through an extraordinary spectrum of arts. For more information, please visit http://visionsofpeaceawards.com/ Media Contact Y Makhuadmin@visionsofpeaceawards.com+62882-1993-6370