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Second Worldwide Vigil on the UN Financial Crisis
October 23, 1997
The Second Worldwide Vigil took place on the eve of UN day, October 23, 1997 in 45 cities and 16 countries around the world. Vigils were held at local churches, community centers, public parks and universities. They were held in front of federal buildings, state capitols, city halls, and US and other government embassys. Letters were written to ambassadors and congresspeople. In New York City and Washington D.C., vigils were held across the street from the United Nations and the White House.
This page contains links to information on the 1997 Vigil including the text of a message from Secretary General Kofi Annan and the original call issued August 1st by James Paul of Global Policy Forum, William Pace of the World Federalist Movement and Horace Perera of the World Federation of United Nations Associations. Also linked are press releases from the vigil, the list of locations where vigils were held with contact information, and other documents and information used by vigil organizers.
Message of Secretary General Annan to the Worldwide Vigil
Message delivered at the New York vigil by Asst. Secretary General Gillian Sorensen. Other vigils could read this message to participants as part of their activity.Initial Call for the Vigil
Call issued by leaders of Global Policy Forum, the World Federalist Movement and the World Federation of United Nations Associations (August 1, 1997). Also the call issued in Washington, DC by the World Federalist Association (September 4, 1997) and a french language text of the call issued in Ottowa (late September 1997).Vigil '97 Locations and Contacts
Information about locations of the 1997 vigils, with contact names, phones and email addresses. A summary provides a brief wrap-up.Letter to US Ambassador Bill Richardson
Letter delivered to the US Mission by the Organizers of the Second Worldwide Vigil on October 23, 1997.
Press Conference in the UN Department of Public Information Room before the Vigil
Press Release #1
"Clinton's Empty Rhetoric: Citizens Respond with Worldwide Vigil"
September 22 press release announcing the vigil. It was circulated immediately after President Bill Clinton spoke to the UN General Assembly.Press Release #2
"Hundreds to Gather at UN Oct. 23 to Protest Financial Crisis"
October 20 press release announcing the vigil. It tells of the worldwide sites and plans for a vigil in New York.
Selected Information on the UN Financial Crisis
Key information used to prepare leaflets and talk to the press.How to Organize your Own Vigil
Some helpful "how-to" documents for Vigil organizers.
Information About the 1996 Vigil
Extensive information about the first wordwide vigil, including a list of cities, descriptions, photos and more.
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