{"id":1719,"date":"2021-11-04T10:19:13","date_gmt":"2021-11-04T17:19:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pathwaystopeace.org\/?page_id=1719"},"modified":"2023-08-09T09:09:36","modified_gmt":"2023-08-09T16:09:36","slug":"avon-mattison-celebrating-her-life-well-lived","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pathwaystopeace.org\/avon-mattison-celebrating-her-life-well-lived\/","title":{"rendered":"Avon Mattison: Celebrating Her Life Well Lived"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class=\"tatsu-fwxxhqzsqhz3tz7 tatsu-section    tatsu-clearfix\" data-title=\"\"  data-headerscheme=\"background--dark\"><div class='tatsu-section-pad clearfix' data-padding='{\"d\":\"40px 0px 0px 0px\"}' data-padding-top='40px'><div class=\"tatsu-row-wrap  tatsu-wrap tatsu-row-one-col tatsu-row-has-one-cols tatsu-medium-gutter tatsu-reg-cols  tatsu-clearfix tatsu-rklb36hkcK\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-row \" ><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-bg-overlay tatsu-one-col tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-BJWhank5t\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-BkFYL1ecF  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center tatsu-animate clearfix\" data-animation=\"zoomIn\"  data-animation-duration=\"2406\"><style>.tatsu-BkFYL1ecF.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: left;}<\/style>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Avon Mattison: Celebrating Her Life, Well Lived<\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-fwxxhqzu1e3jee2p  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center  clearfix\" ><style>.tatsu-fwxxhqzu1e3jee2p.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 80%;text-align: left;}.tatsu-fwxxhqzu1e3jee2p.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner *{}<\/style>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-1721 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pathwaystopeace.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Avon-best.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"241\" height=\"276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pathwaystopeace.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Avon-best.png 76w, https:\/\/pathwaystopeace.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Avon-best-44x50.png 44w, https:\/\/pathwaystopeace.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Avon-best-50x57.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 241px) 100vw, 241px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Friends and colleagues around the world are mourning the loss of a brilliant and dedicated Peace leader, Avon Mattison. Avon passed on October 13, 2021, and her legacy lives on in all of us, as we continue to pursue Peace in our lives and on our planet.<\/b>\u00a0We know Avon is sending her love, wisdom, and support as she experiences the infinite Peace that is beyond our earthly imaginings yet remembered in our hearts.<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-column-overlay tatsu-animate-none\" ><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-BJWhank5t.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}.tatsu-BJWhank5t.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}.tatsu-BJWhank5t > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-BJWhank5t > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-BJWhank5t > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-BJWhank5t > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}@media only screen and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-BJWhank5t.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-BJWhank5t.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-BJWhank5t.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-row-wrap  tatsu-wrap tatsu-row-has-one-half tatsu-row-has-two-cols tatsu-medium-gutter tatsu-reg-cols  tatsu-clearfix tatsu-S1gFyARfdF\" ><style>.tatsu-S1gFyARfdF.tatsu-row-wrap > .tatsu-row{padding: 0px 15% 0px 15%;}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-S1gFyARfdF.tatsu-row-wrap > .tatsu-row{padding: 0px 0% 0px 0%;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-S1gFyARfdF.tatsu-row-wrap > .tatsu-row{padding: 0px 0% 0px 0%;}}<\/style><div  class=\"tatsu-row \" ><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-bg-overlay tatsu-one-half tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-H1syAAGdt\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-normal-button tatsu-button-wrap align-block block-center  tatsu-SJcKGAWDF   \"><a class=\"tatsu-shortcode mediumbtn tatsu-button left-icon circular   bg-animation-none  \" href=\"https:\/\/pathwaystopeace.org\/share-your-memories-of-avon\/\" style= \"\"  aria-label=\"Share Your Memories of Avon\" data-gdpr-atts={} >Share Your Memories of Avon<\/a><style>.tatsu-SJcKGAWDF .tatsu-button{background-color: rgba(59,109,182,1);color: rgba(255,255,255,1) ;}.tatsu-SJcKGAWDF .tatsu-button:hover{background-color: rgba(245,166,35,1);}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-column-overlay tatsu-animate-none\" ><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-H1syAAGdt.tatsu-column{width: 50%;}.tatsu-H1syAAGdt.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}.tatsu-H1syAAGdt > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-H1syAAGdt > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-H1syAAGdt > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-H1syAAGdt > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}@media only screen and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-H1syAAGdt.tatsu-column{width: 50%;}}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-H1syAAGdt.tatsu-column{width: 50%;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-H1syAAGdt.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}<\/style><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-bg-overlay tatsu-one-half tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-ByeskA0GOt\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-normal-button tatsu-button-wrap align-block block-center  tatsu-SydyyyXdt   \"><a class=\"tatsu-shortcode mediumbtn tatsu-button left-icon circular   bg-animation-none  \" href=\"https:\/\/pathwaystopeace.org\/remembering-avon-mattsion\/\" style= \"\"  aria-label=\"View the memories shared\" data-gdpr-atts={} >View the memories shared<\/a><style>.tatsu-SydyyyXdt .tatsu-button{background-color: rgba(59,109,182,1);color: rgba(255,255,255,1) ;}.tatsu-SydyyyXdt .tatsu-button:hover{background-color: rgba(245,166,35,1);}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-column-overlay tatsu-animate-none\" ><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-ByeskA0GOt.tatsu-column{width: 50%;}.tatsu-ByeskA0GOt.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}.tatsu-ByeskA0GOt > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-ByeskA0GOt > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-ByeskA0GOt > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-ByeskA0GOt > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}@media only screen and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-ByeskA0GOt.tatsu-column{width: 50%;}}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-ByeskA0GOt.tatsu-column{width: 50%;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-ByeskA0GOt.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-row-wrap  tatsu-wrap tatsu-row-one-col tatsu-row-has-one-cols tatsu-medium-gutter tatsu-reg-cols  tatsu-clearfix tatsu-fwxxhqzt6sfcw674\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-row \" ><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-column-no-bg tatsu-one-col tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-fwxxhqztm3j0cvl\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-video tatsu-youtube-wrap tatsu-BkrlT2JcF   \" ><style>.tatsu-BkrlT2JcF{margin: 0px 10% 0px 10%;}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-BkrlT2JcF{margin: 0px 0% 0px 0%;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-BkrlT2JcF{margin: 0px 0% 0px 0%;}}<\/style><div class = \"be-video-embed be-embed-placeholder\"><div class = \"be-youtube-embed\" data-video-id = \"-px1Hd6zd_M\" data-autoplay = \"0\" data-loop = \"0\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-fwxxhqztm3j0cvl.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}.tatsu-fwxxhqztm3j0cvl.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: none;}.tatsu-fwxxhqztm3j0cvl > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-fwxxhqztm3j0cvl > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-fwxxhqztm3j0cvl > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-fwxxhqztm3j0cvl > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-row-wrap  tatsu-wrap tatsu-row-one-col tatsu-row-has-one-cols tatsu-medium-gutter tatsu-reg-cols  tatsu-clearfix tatsu-rye-rCCz_t\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-row \" ><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-bg-overlay tatsu-one-col tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-SJZHRRfOK\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-BJHwv5bvY  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center  clearfix\" ><style>.tatsu-BJHwv5bvY.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 75%;text-align: center;}.tatsu-BJHwv5bvY.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner *{font-family : \"Happy Monkey\",-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Oxygen-Sans,Ubuntu,Cantarell,'Helvetica Neue',sans-serif;text-transform : none;font-size : 24px;line-height : 34px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-BJHwv5bvY.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 75%;}.tatsu-BJHwv5bvY.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner *{font-family : \"Happy Monkey\",-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Oxygen-Sans,Ubuntu,Cantarell,'Helvetica Neue',sans-serif;text-transform : none;font-size : 24px;line-height : 30px;}}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-BJHwv5bvY.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 80%;}.tatsu-BJHwv5bvY.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner *{font-family : \"Happy Monkey\",-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Oxygen-Sans,Ubuntu,Cantarell,'Helvetica Neue',sans-serif;text-transform : none;font-size : 18px;line-height : 30px;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-BJHwv5bvY.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;}.tatsu-BJHwv5bvY.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner *{font-family : \"Happy Monkey\",-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Oxygen-Sans,Ubuntu,Cantarell,'Helvetica Neue',sans-serif;text-transform : none;font-size : 17px;line-height : 26px;}}<\/style>\n<p><b><i>Avon would want you to know that\u00a0<span style=\"color: #f8b944;\"><span style=\"color: #00adf1;\"><em>you<\/em><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>are a pathway to peace, <br \/>regardless of your chosen work. You can bring Peace to our world through living Peace in your life and in your relationships.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-row-wrap  tatsu-row-has-two-cols tatsu-small-gutter tatsu-reg-cols tatsu-inner-row-wrap  tatsu-clearfix tatsu-H1erSOKRKF\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-row \" ><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-bg-overlay tatsu-one-third tatsu-column-image- tatsu-column-effect-  tatsu-BkCSdFRYF\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-single-image tatsu-module align-center be-shadow-light tatsu-animate tatsu-image-lazyload tatsu-Hk-Owcbwt  \" data-animation=\"zoomIn\"  data-animation-duration=\"2486\"><div class=\"tatsu-single-image-inner \" style=\"width : 353px;\" ><div class = \"tatsu-single-image-padding-wrap\" style = \"padding-bottom : 142.77620396601%;\" ><\/div><img class = \"tatsu-gradient-border\" alt = \"\" title = \"You are a Pathway to Peace\" data-srcset = \"https:\/\/pathwaystopeace.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/You-are-a-Pathway-to-Peace.jpeg 353w, https:\/\/pathwaystopeace.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/You-are-a-Pathway-to-Peace-210x300.jpeg 210w, https:\/\/pathwaystopeace.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/You-are-a-Pathway-to-Peace-35x50.jpeg 35w, https:\/\/pathwaystopeace.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/You-are-a-Pathway-to-Peace-50x71.jpeg 50w\" sizes = \"(max-width: 353px) 100vw, 353px\" src =\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  \/><\/div><style>.tatsu-Hk-Owcbwt{margin: 0px 0px 6px 0px;padding: 0px 0px 8px 0px;}.tatsu-Hk-Owcbwt .tatsu-single-image-inner{border-style: solid;max-width: 100%;}.tatsu-Hk-Owcbwt.tatsu-single-image{transform: translate3d(0px,0px, 0);}<\/style><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-Bk680y_KY  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center  clearfix\" ><style>.tatsu-Bk680y_KY.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: center;}<\/style>\n<p><strong>Listen below to the beautiful Requiem composed for Avon by Mr. Tomohiko Naya, President of <a href=\"https:\/\/byakko.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Byakko Shinko Kai<\/a> at Mt. Fuji.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-rk3sCkuFF  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center  clearfix\" ><style>.tatsu-rk3sCkuFF.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: center;}.tatsu-rk3sCkuFF.tatsu-text-block-wrap{margin: 0px 0px 3px 0px;}<\/style><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-1719-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/pathwaystopeace.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/LANDR-Requiem-Balanced-Medium.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/pathwaystopeace.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/LANDR-Requiem-Balanced-Medium.mp3\">https:\/\/pathwaystopeace.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/LANDR-Requiem-Balanced-Medium.mp3<\/a><\/audio><br \/>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-column-overlay tatsu-animate-none\" ><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-BkCSdFRYF.tatsu-column{width: 33.33%;}.tatsu-BkCSdFRYF.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}.tatsu-BkCSdFRYF > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-BkCSdFRYF > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-BkCSdFRYF > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-BkCSdFRYF > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}@media only screen and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-BkCSdFRYF.tatsu-column{width: 33.33%;}}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-BkCSdFRYF.tatsu-column{width: 33.33%;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-BkCSdFRYF.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}<\/style><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-bg-overlay tatsu-two-third tatsu-column-image- tatsu-column-effect-  tatsu-rylRSdYAKY\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-S1M6PqbPF  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center  clearfix\" ><style>.tatsu-S1M6PqbPF.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: left;}.tatsu-S1M6PqbPF.tatsu-text-block-wrap{margin: 0px 0px 45px 0px;}<\/style>\n<p>For five decades and up until the end of her life, Avon worked tirelessly for Peace. She kept a busy schedule of presenting, consulting, and mentoring. She will be remembered for her love, humility, wisdom, and selfless acts of compassion, and continually lifting up the beauty, strengths, and talents of others. We will miss her bright light, her unconditional love, her passion, and her unwavering spirit. Through her work for Peace, Avon touched the lives of millions around the world. Avon is the recipient of four Lifetime Achievement Awards.<u><\/u><u><\/u>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/p>\n<p><b>UN Ambassador Anwarul K. Chowdhury states, \u201cOn 13 October, humanity lost a great soul dedicated to promoting the cause of Peace to all corners of our planet. We will miss Avon and her valiant spirit, inspiring us for so many years in so many ways. May her noble soul rest in eternal Peace!\u201d<\/b><u><\/u><u><\/u><\/p>\n<p><u><\/u>\u00a0<u><\/u>Avon is Co-Founder and President of Pathways To Peace (PTP), an international Peacebuilding, educational, and consulting organization. PTP has Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council and is an official Peace Messenger Organization of the United Nations (UN).\u00a0<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/p>\n<p>Avon co-led efforts to inaugurate the UN International Day of Peace (Peace Day) as established by a unanimous United Nations resolution in 1981. Peace Day provides a globally shared date for all humanity to commit to Peace above all differences and to contribute to building a Culture of Peace. Avon inspired civil society to embrace Peace Day so it has grown from a single event of a few hundred people in San Francisco in 1984, into a global movement that reaches hundreds of millions of people worldwide and continues to grow.\u00a0<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/p>\n<p>Through Pathways To Peace, she co-created the Culture of Peace Initiative (CPI) in 1983\/84 in colleagueship with former UN Assistant Secretary-General Robert Muller at a time the term \u201cpeacebuilding\u201d was generally unknown. This local\/global Peacebuilding Initiative unites the strengths of over 4,000 international peacebuilders and organizations and focuses co-operative Peacebuilding along diverse pathways\/sectors. Avon worked with innovative leaders, groups and organizations on\u00a0the \u201cfrontline,\u201d building a diverse and regenerative Culture of Peace inter-generationally and multi-culturally for the Common Good and future generations.\u00a0<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/p>\n<p>Avon has served as special advisor to United Nations Conferences, Declarations and Programmes, and also to renowned international leaders and emerging youth leaders. She serves on the Advisory Councils\/Boards of several international organizations and has been quoted in numerous publications worldwide.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-column-overlay tatsu-animate-none\" ><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-rylRSdYAKY.tatsu-column{width: 66.67%;}.tatsu-rylRSdYAKY.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}.tatsu-rylRSdYAKY > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-rylRSdYAKY > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-rylRSdYAKY > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-rylRSdYAKY > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}@media only screen and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-rylRSdYAKY.tatsu-column{width: 66.67%;}}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) 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tatsu-column-overlay tatsu-animate-none\" ><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-S1ESTpJct.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}.tatsu-S1ESTpJct.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}.tatsu-S1ESTpJct > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-S1ESTpJct > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-S1ESTpJct > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-S1ESTpJct > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}@media only screen and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-S1ESTpJct.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-S1ESTpJct.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-S1ESTpJct.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-section-background-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-section-background\" ><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-fwxxhqzsqhz3tz7.tatsu-section{background-color: rgba(254,249,237,1);margin: 0px 5px 0px 10px;}.tatsu-fwxxhqzsqhz3tz7 .tatsu-section-pad{padding: 40px 0px 0px 0px;}.tatsu-fwxxhqzsqhz3tz7 > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-fwxxhqzsqhz3tz7 > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}<\/style><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-rkZi061uKt tatsu-section  tatsu-bg-overlay   tatsu-clearfix\" data-title=\"Donations\"  data-headerscheme=\"background--dark\"><div class='tatsu-section-pad clearfix' data-padding='{\"d\":\"20px 0px 45px 0px\"}' data-padding-top='20px'><div class=\"tatsu-row-wrap  tatsu-wrap tatsu-row-one-col tatsu-row-has-one-cols tatsu-medium-gutter tatsu-reg-cols  tatsu-clearfix tatsu-SkeiCp1uFY\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-row \" ><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-bg-overlay tatsu-one-col tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-r1jRaJOFt\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-HJpXDye9t  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center  clearfix\" ><style>.tatsu-HJpXDye9t.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: center;}.tatsu-HJpXDye9t.tatsu-text-block-wrap{margin: 15px 0px 30px 0px;}.tatsu-HJpXDye9t.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner *{font-size : 26px;line-height : 34px;}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-HJpXDye9t.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner *{font-size : 19px;line-height : 32px;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-HJpXDye9t.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner *{font-size : 19px;line-height : 32px;}}<\/style>\n<p><b>Gifts can be given to the<i> Pathways To Peace Avon Memorial Fund<\/i><br \/>by clicking <a href=\"\/donate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-module 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translate3d(0px,0px, 0);}<\/style><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-HywqK9bvY  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center  clearfix\" ><style>.tatsu-HywqK9bvY.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: left;color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85) ;}.tatsu-HywqK9bvY .tatsu-text-inner *{color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85) ;}.tatsu-HywqK9bvY.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner *{font-size : 22px;}<\/style>\n<h3 align=\"center\"><strong>Avon at the United Nations International Day of Peace,<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 align=\"center\"><strong>September 21, 2012, near the UN Peace Bell.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-single-image tatsu-module align-center tatsu-image-lazyload tatsu-By9eqqbwK  \" ><div class=\"tatsu-single-image-inner \" style=\"width : 1920px;\" ><div class = \"tatsu-single-image-padding-wrap\" style = \"padding-bottom : 56.25%;\" ><\/div><img class = \"tatsu-gradient-border\" alt = \"\" title = \"Peace Wave Slide PTP logo no text\" data-src = \"https:\/\/pathwaystopeace.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Peace-Wave-Slide-PTP-logo-no-text.jpeg\" src =\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  \/><\/div><style>.tatsu-By9eqqbwK{margin: 0px 0px 10px 0px;}.tatsu-By9eqqbwK .tatsu-single-image-inner{border-style: solid;max-width: 90%;}.tatsu-By9eqqbwK.tatsu-single-image{transform: translate3d(0px,0px, 0);}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-By9eqqbwK .tatsu-single-image-inner{max-width: 100%;}}<\/style><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-H1rfccbvY  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center tatsu-animate clearfix\" data-animation=\"fadeInDown\" data-animation-delay=\"110\" data-animation-duration=\"3000\"><style>.tatsu-H1rfccbvY.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: center;color: rgba(254,217,109,1) ;}.tatsu-H1rfccbvY 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