International Day of Peace

 









The International Day of Peace (or World Peace Day) celebrated annually on September 21 is devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples.

n 1981, the United Nations General Assembly declared the third Tuesday of September as International Day of Peace. This day coincided with the opening day of the annual sessions of the General Assembly. The purpose of the day was and still remains, to strengthen the ideals of peace around the world.

Two decades after establishing this day of observance, in 2001, the assembly moved the date to be observed annually on September 21. So, beginning in 2002, September 21 marks not only a time to discuss how to promote and maintain peace among all peoples but also a 24-hour period of global ceasefire and non-violence for groups in active combat.

Peace is possible. Throughout history, most societies have lived in peace most of the time. Today, we are much less likely to die in war than our parents or grandparents. Since the establishment of the United Nations and the creation of the Charter of the United Nations, governments are obligated not to use force against others unless they are acting in self-defense or have been authorized by the UN Security Council to proceed.

This year the global momentum will bring together more than 1000 young change leaders from all over the world. Pop-up Peacerooms on 6 different continents will be linked together by a central Peaceroom on Youth Island in Denmark – a former sea fort­ress loc­ated a short sail­ing trip from the UN-City in Copen­ha­gen. A special taskforce will map, track and connect actionable solutions proposed by the Peaceroom participants.  The actionable solutions will be presented to the world leaders on United Nations Day 24 October.

At a time when war and violence often monopolize our news cycles, the International Day of Peace is an inspiring reminder of what we can create together. Peace. Let’s give it a chance!

 

Compiled by Hetika Kathuria

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