THE LIGHT MILLENNIUM - LM (http://www.lightmillennium.org): The LM was formed based on the first article of the United States Bill of Rights, Freedom of Speech, in conjunction with the United Nations’ Universal Declaration Article #19, on Freedom of Expression based in Queens, New York. The Light Millennium invites citizens of the world to submit, in an appropriate artistic medium, ideas and experiences that will help foster better understanding between people of different cultures and beliefs. The organization frequently presents ideas on the Millennium Development Goals of the United Nations and UN-NGO Briefings and presenting ideas about the “Cultural Diversity” and “Advancing Global Peace Culture” as well as ideas from the all walks of life. The Light Millennium was introduced on the web in August 1999 by Bircan Ünver as a global multi-media platform inviting individuals to represent themselves and their communities. In January, 2000, the LM brought in volunteers and was formally incorporated as a not-for-profit organization as a "global multi-media and culture organization" on July 17, 2001. It obtained 501c3 status effective on the same time and associated itself with the Department of Public Information of the United Nations on December 12, 2005. For the Mission: http://www.lightmillennium.org/lm_mission.html