The Non-Violence Project Foundation unveils a wooden and world’s biggest Knotted Gun replica at the 2020 Expo in Dubai

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The Non-Violence Project Foundation unveils a wooden and world’s biggest Knotted Gun replica at the 2020 Expo in Dubai

The Non-Violence Project Foundation (NVPF) is thrilled to announce that, thanks to the support from Ulrich John, Trustee from Original Voice Trust (OVT), the first wooden and biggest replica of the Knotted Gun has been recently unveiled at the Swedish Pavilion of the 2020 Expo in Dubai. The unveiling was attended by Amina Mohammed, UN Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations. The choice of wood of this 2m size replica also shows the importance of sustainability, a value that both the Foundation and Ulrich John share.

On October 24th, a wooden and world's biggest replica of the Knotted Gun was unveiled to the public at the entrance of the Swedish Pavilion of the 2020 Expo in Dubai. The original piece of art was indeed created by a Swedish artist, Carl Fredrik Reuterswärd, to honor John Lennon’s vision of a peaceful world after his death. The original bronze sculpture was placed, in 1988, outside the UN headquarters in New York and recognized as an international symbol of peace including UN Secretary and Peace Nobel Laureate Koffi Annan. To date, more than 30 replicas of the sculpture have been exhibited over five continents (to know more about the Knotted Gun worldwide click here).

“With Dubai, we are taking a step further” says Jan Hellmann, co-founder of NVPF. “We indeed want to show how important it is to stem violence with a specific attention to cyberbullying and all forms of violence impacting kids, teenagers but also adults in their personal or professional lives”. Claes Kalborg, NVPF member and and KNOT OK CEO, an initiative to make the gaming industry a safer place, added; “Together with Original Voice Trust, we want to broaden our work and really focus on digital violence at it is a challenging issue that is now global”. Ulrich John, Trustee from OVT concluded ” we supported this project as we want to add a voice and become part of creating a new regenerative and sustainable world”.

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The Non - Violence Project Foundation (NVPF)

Jan Hellman – Co-founder, jan@nonviolence.com

Claes Kalborg – KNOT OK, CEO, claes.kalborg@nonviolence.com

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The Non-Violence Project Foundation (NVPF) is a non-profit organisation with a mission to inspire, motivate and engage young people to learn how to solve conflicts peacefully. NVPF was founded in 1993 in Switzerland and has educated more than 9 million  people, teachers, and sports coaches on five continents. www.nonviolence.com 

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We inspire, motivate and educate young people to learn how to solve conflicts peacefully.

The Non-Violence Project Foundation inspires, motivates, and empowers young people by equipping them with the skills to cultivate awareness and understanding of non-violence. Our programs help individuals overcome violence and solve conflicts peacefully, promoting a world where creativity and peaceful communication thrive. We believe that knowledge is power, and through skill-based learning and engaging educational tools, we unlock the potential for positive change in the world.

Since our founding in 1993 in Switzerland, we have educated over 10 million people across five continents. Our education programs and outreach initiatives have earned numerous accolades for best practices. In 2011, President Obama awarded NVPF the President’s Call to Service Award. Other honors include the Presidential Daily Light Award, presented to President Bill Clinton, the Paul Harris Fellow Award from Rotary International, the American National Safety Council Award for best practice, and the Weed & Seed Award from the U.S. Department of Justice in 2009.

Our iconic symbol, the Knotted Gun, was created by renowned Swedish artist Carl Fredrik Reuterswärd in 1980. The sculpture, depicting a revolver with its barrel tied in a knot, was a response to the tragic assassination of John Lennon. Reuterswärd's intent was to symbolize the futility of violence and the power of peace. The Knotted Gun has since become a global symbol for the Non-Violence Project, representing our commitment to educating the world on peaceful conflict resolution.

With our 30-year legacy, innovative methods, and a growing community of change advocates like you, we are actively shaping a more peaceful and non-violent world.

As a non-profit based in Switzerland, we operate globally, welcoming individuals from all corners of the world to join us in our mission.

For more information about our initiatives, please visit www.nonviolence.com or contact us at admin@nonviolence.com.

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