The International Day of Peace (“Peace Day”) is observed around the world each year on 21 September. Established in 1981 by unanimous United Nations resolution, 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.

The International Day of Peace (“Peace Day”) is observed around the world each year on 21 September. Established in 1981 by unanimous United Nations resolution 36/37, the General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to “commemorating and strengthening the ideals of peace both within and among all nations and peoples.”

Look for Peace Day activities in your own community and around the world: *Minute of silence at 12 noon (all timezones) *Peace education events *Intercultural and interfaith dialogues *Workshops on the UN Peace Day theme *Meditation and prayer *Planting peace poles *Community gatherings *Vigils *Concerts and festivals *Soccer/football matches ...

Open or close your gatherings with the simple universal statement of peace, “May Peace Prevail on Earth.” Or display the message of peace, “May Peace Prevail on Earth”, with your own Peace Pole.

Peace Day provides a powerful and inspiring opportunity to engage children and youth in diverse activities related to peace, unity and making a positive difference in their world.

Engaging in arts activities is a great way to engage in Peace Day! Art, music, dance, theater, poetry, film, creative writing and photography are engaging and powerful ways to express our thoughts, emotions and visions about peace.

Enough Project – Seeking to build leverage for peace and justice in Africa by helping to create real consequences for the perpetrators and facilitators of genocide and other mass atrocities.

Peace Day is a great way for college and university students to join with young people around the world and make their voices heard for peace! Students can engage in peace activities in their classes or independently or though campus clubs or informal groups.

Communities in cities around the world are getting involved in Peace Day, with observances that can last a full week. Chicago was the first world city to observe Peace Day in 1979.

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