On November 11, 2007, in an open letter to the world, Kevin Reid announced an initiative to establish an internationally recognized “World Unity Day” - a day to "celebrate the diversity of the human family." On July 22nd, Mayor Rob Adams proclaimed Sedona to be the first city globally to recognize "World Unity Day" every November 11. Mr. Reid is forming a coalition of leaders representing all fields of human endeavor to address the U.N. in 2009 to get the day internationally recognized. Individuals can be part of this initiative by joining thousands of others from more than 100 countries in signing the "Declaration of World Unity" (below) and by asking their Mayor to sign a proclaimation declaring November 11, "World Unity Day"!

Declaration of World Unity

For humanity to move forward successfully in the 21st century, a spirit of unity must be cultivated within the hearts of all nations and people.

A foundation must be laid that will allow each nation to grow and prosper individually, but also collectively within the context of an interdependent global community.

A successful future for all nations and people depends upon strengthening the bonds of our commonality as human beings, while honoring our differences.

To create a healthy global environment for all nations to overcome the struggles they face, we must recognize that all have erred, all have faults and none are perfect, yet each has cultural gifts to share - let us recognize and value those gifts.

Let us celebrate the wealth of our diversity and strive to learn from each other and help one another in a spirit of openness, understanding, trust and respect.

We, the people of the world, members of one global family, declare our unity and seek to honor it by establishing an internationally recognized “World Unity Day” - a day to celebrate the diversity of the human family.

The following is a list of organizations,
and individuals supporting this initiative:

Organizations

The Love Foundation - Inspiring People to Love Unconditionally (thelovefoundation.com)

Arizona Interfaith Movement - Building Bridges of Understanding, Respect, and Support (interfaitharizona.com)

Charity Focus - Enabling Inspired People to Meaningfully Contribute to the World Around Them (charityfocus.org)

Creative Visions Foundation - CVF supports and nutures "creative activists:" people who use media, the arts and technology to inform, inspire, and empower others to create positive action in the world. (creativevisions.org)

Network of Spiritual Progressives - Fostering a New Bottom Line of Love, Generosity & Ecological Sensitivity in Our Economy, Education, Media & Government (spiritualprogressives.org)

Global Peace Festival - GPF promotes & celebrates persons & programs that contribute to reconciliation, mutual respect, harmony, & cooperation among members of the whole human family, as "One Family Under God" (gpfusa.org)

Communities of Peace Foundation - Provides a format for people to identify themselves as peacemakers at the earliest possible age, a means to evoke each person's intrinsic nature, and a platform for participants to contribute their unique positive contributions of peace into the community (communitiesofpeace.org)

Media

New Consciousness Radio - One World in Harmony (ncradio.us)

Tikkun magazine - A Bimonthly Jewish Critque of Politics, Culture & Society (tikkun.org)

World Puja Network - A Global Internet Broadcasting System Serving as a Catalyst for Communication in the Emerging New World (worldpuja.org)

Bridging Heaven & Earth - An International Television Format for Awakening (heaventoearth.com)

Imagine magazine - A Dutch Magazine Aiming to be a Source of Inspiration and Hope, Helping to Build a New Era on Our Planet (imaginemagazine.com)

Sedona Verde Valley Times - Local News from All Points of View (sedonaverdevalleytimes.com)

Authors

Timothy Freke - Bestselling Author and Internationally Respected Authority on World Spirituality (timothyfreke.com)

James Twyman - Internationally Renowned Best-Selling Author, Filmmaker & Musician (emissaryoflight.com)

Dan Millman - Internationally Acclaimed Author, Speaker, Former World Champion Athlete, University Coach & College Professor (danmillman.com)

Michael Lerner - Bestselling Author, American Rabbi, Political Activist & Editor of Tikkun, a Progressive Jewish & Interfaith Magazine (tikkun.org)

Steve Bhaerman, aka, Swami Beyondananda - Cosmic Comedian, Political Uncommontator & Co-Author with Dr. Bruce Lipton of the upcoming book, "Spontaneous Evolution: Our Positive Future and How To Get There From Here" (wakeuplaughing.com)

Government Officials

Mayor Rob Adams of Sedona, Arizona, USA - A Community Animated by the Arts, Cultural Diversity, and a Spirit of Volunteerism (sedonaaz.gov)

Congressman Mark Anderson, Arizona, USA - State Representative & Former Senator (www.representativemarkanderson.com)

Scientists

Dr. Hooshmand Kalayeh - A Senior Scientist at ITT Corporation & Author of "Light of Unity" (amazon.com)