Greenpeace suspends its 30 anniversary

Greenpeace has suspended the events programmed to celebrate its 30th anniversary, because of the tragic attacks in the United States. Thus, the international ecologist organisation reaffirms its commitment to non-violence, and to the belief that violence only begets violence. According to Gerd Leipold, Executive director of Greenpeace International, "we look forward to a day when humanity finds peaceful means to resolve its disputes."

Greenpeace was formed in 1971, when a handful of activist hired a battered boat and sailed into the US atomic test zone off Amchitka, Alaska, to protest against nuclear testing..

Nowadays, the Mallorcan Antoni Font is one of the six members of the of the International Board of Greenpeace, based in Amsterdam.

More information:
- Greenpeace is 30 (Greenpeace International)
- Greenpeace International
- Greenpeace España

Help for the victims of the tragic attacks in the United States:
- www.helping.org

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Date of publication: 17/09/2001

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