WELCOME TO THE ASSOCIATION OF WORLD CITIZENS Join in the worldwide movement to create a Global Community for the 21st century that is free from war and weapons of mass destruction; where disputes between nations and peoples are settled through the framework of world law, and where policy and resources are directed to human needs and securing a healthy and sustainable environment for present and future generations. "Only with a burning patience can we conquer the splendid City which will give light, justice, and dignity to all mankind"- Rimbaud 2008 WORLD CITIZEN AWARD On March 14, in Leipzig Germany, Major Florian Pfaff will receive the 2008 World Citizen Award from the Association of World Citizens (AWC). The award is in recognition of the moral decision by Major Pfaff in 2003 to refuse orders to participate in the U.S.-led attack on Iraq. Major Pfaff followed his conscience, believing the war was an act of aggression and violation of international law. In 2005, the Federal Administrative Court of Germany ruled that Major Pfaff was “righteous” in his decision and not guilty of any illegal behavior. This case is a major story in Germany and Europe. The award will be presented on Friday, March 14, 2008 at 10 a.m. during the Leipzig Book Fair at the Congress Center Leipzig (CCL), Messeallee 1, 04356 Leipzig, Germany. Other individuals receiving the AWC World Citizen Award include Dr. Robert Muller, former United Nations Assistant-Secretary-General, The Reverend Jesse Jackson, Stanislav Petrov (resulting in a documentary movie entitled, The Man Who Saved the World, that will be released around September of 2008). BARACK OBAMA The Association of World Citizens (AWC) extends it congratulations and best wishes to President-elect Barack Obama. It will be a great and historic day on January 20 when Mr. Obama takes the oath of office as the 44th president of the United States of America. more... Ten Years of the International Criminal Court: The Slow but Sure Growth of World Law by René Wadlow* Statement of the Association of World Citizens for the Special Session of the UN Human Rights Council on May 22, 2008 Burma: A Fake Constitution for Suffering People Written by Rene Wadlow - Thursday, 15 May 2008 ARTHUR C. CLARKE - VISIONARY - WORLD CITIZEN Association of World Citizens Why We Want Peace by Prema Microsoft PowerPoint SlideShow Citizens of the World Call Upon Shanghai Cooperation Organization To Help Secure Pakistan Nuclear Arsenal UNITED NATIONS VOTE ON NUCLEAR WEAPONS Exposes the Criminals AMERICAN CHRONICLE - OUR CHILDHOOD'S END - THE NEXT GREAT EVOLUTION by Douglas Mattern. Published by Opinion: October 24, 2007 Burma: Love and Kindness Must Win Over Everything Written by Rene Wadlow Wednesday, 26 September 2007 The Human Rights Situation in Myanmar By Rene Wadlow, AWC Chief Representative to the UN, Geneva HIROSHIMA AT 62 WITH TIME RUNNING OUT Published by: AMERICAN CHRONICLE August 8, 2007 By Douglas Mattern July 4 - Reclaiming Democracy - Moving Forward by Douglas Mattern - AMERICAN CHRONICLE Tuesday, July 3, 2007 LOOKING FOR SQUARE TWO Moving from War and Violence to Global Community A new book by Douglas Mattern THE MAN WHO SAVED THE WORLD by Douglas Mattern WHEN WAR BUSINESS RULES THE WORLD by Douglas Mattern IF THE ATOMIC CLOCK STRIKES MIDNIGHT by Douglas Mattern ASSOCIATION OF WORLD CITIZENS 55 NEW MONTGOMERY STREET, SUITE 224 SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94105 Telephone: (415) 541-9610 Fax: (650) 745-0640 Email: info@worldcitizens.org The Association of World Citizens (AWC) is an international peace organization with World Citizen Centers established in 50 countries. NGO status with the UN, including consultative status with ECOSOC Home Page | AWC Goals | AWC Branches | Archives Resolution 2010 | Human Manifesto | AWC History United Nations | AWC Staff | Join Online Today | Worldometers Contact Us