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The World Harmony Run is a global torch relay, seeking to strengthen international friendship and understanding. As a symbol of harmony, runners carry a flaming torch, passing it from hand to hand traveling through over 100 nations around the globe. More
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25th Anniversary
The President of the UNESCO General Conference offers an inspiring message celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the World Harmony Run. Video with subtitles in 25 languages.
Friends
Over the years countless people have held the torch and offered their goodwill. Here are just a few of the prominent individuals who have offered their encouragement and shared their hopes and dreams for a more harmonious world.
Torch-Bearer Award
As we have carried the torch around the world invariably we have come into contact with some remarkable people. The Torch-Bearer Award was created to recognize and honor these people of inspiration.
Schools and Kids
Every year the World Harmony Run visits countless schools in more than 100 countries around the world. Students get to meet the runners, hold the torch, and express their own hopes and dreams for a more harmonious world.
World Harmony Run Song
The World-Harmony-Run theme song was composed by Sri Chinmoy, founder of the World Harmony Run on April 15 2005. Since then it has been sung in more than 100 countries with countless arrangements.
International Year for the
Rapprochement of Cultures
The World Harmony Run is a supporter of the UN and UNESCO International Year for the Rapprochement of Cultures.
25th Anniversary
Includes Davidson Hepburn, President of the General Conference of UNESCO (2009-2011) NEW Video message for 25th Anniversary; a vision for the next decade and WHR activities he encourages to continue and expand...
Photos: World Oneness Aspiration Themes
World Harmony Run photos have captured amazing moments in various countries. Photos clustered by themes: Heritage sites, Music, Art, Poetry, Diversity, Interfaith, role models and more...
UN Initiatives
Current or previous special years or events proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly and /or related United Nations Organizations (for example, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, UNESCO.)
Region Summary News
Includes a summary of various activities, news updates or special global events within a region or between regions. More details are available in related news pages for countries mentioned within a region report ...