What is Peace Day?

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The Day of Peace, officially known as the International Day of Peace, is a day established by the United Nations (UN) and celebrated annually on September 21. The purpose of the day is to promote peace and non-violence worldwide. Peace Day offers an opportunity to draw attention to conflicts and the causes of violence and to promote peaceful solutions.

History of Peace Day

Peace Day was established in 1981 by a decision of the UN General Assembly. Originally, the day was celebrated on the third Tuesday of September, but in 2001 the UN General Assembly decided to move it permanently to September 21. The purpose of the day is to provide a common moment when all nations and people of the world can commit to promoting peace.

Meaning of Peace Day

Peace Day is important because it:

  • Emphasizes the importance of peace and non-violence.
  • Encourages people and communities to act for peace.
  • Provides an opportunity to reflect and discuss peaceful solutions to conflicts.
  • Promotes international cooperation and solidarity.

Peace Day celebration

Peace Day is celebrated in many different ways around the world. Some of the most common ways are:

  1. Peace marches and demonstrations.
  2. Organizing peace speeches and seminars.
  3. Quiet moments and prayers for peace.
  4. Art and cultural events that promote the message of peace.
  5. Education events and workshops dealing with the themes of peace and nonviolence.

Peace Day themes

Every year, the UN chooses a special theme for Peace Day that reflects current issues related to peace. For example, the 2021 theme was “Better recovery for a just and sustainable world”, which highlighted the need to build a more sustainable and just world after the COVID-19 pandemic.

How can you participate?

Everyone can participate in the celebration of Peace Day in their own way. Here are some ideas:

  • Participate in local Peace Day events.
  • Organize your own Peace Day event or event.
  • Spread information about Peace Day on social media.
  • Participate in promoting peace and non-violence in your own community.
  • Support peace organizations and initiatives financially or through volunteer work.

Peace Day is an important reminder that peace is not self-evident, but requires continuous work and commitment. Together we can build a more peaceful and just world.

Read more about Peace Day and its history on the official UN website here .

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