On September 21st of each year, people all around the globe come together to commemorate International Day of Peace. The UN General Assembly declared September 21 to be the International Day of Peace to encourage mutual respect and understanding among people all around the world.
The International Day of Peace is an opportunity for individuals and groups to showcase their efforts toward creating a more peaceful world.
History
On September 30, 1981, the United Nations General Assembly enacted Resolution 36/67, declaring the third Tuesday of September as the annual International Day of Peace.
The first International Day of Peace was held on September 21, 1982, and it was a huge success in terms of bringing attention to the need for peacekeeping initiatives all around the globe. Twenty years later, in 2001, the General Assembly overwhelmingly resolved to officially recognise the Day as a day of peace and nonviolence.
Significance
In order to raise awareness about the value of peaceful cohabitation and conflict avoidance, the United Nations established the International Day of Peace in 1981. The day was established with the firm goal of establishing a peaceful and violence-free global community.
It informs the public on the futility of war and bloodshed and inspires individuals to take steps to end hostilities.
This day gives a globally shared day for all mankind to vow peace above all differences and to contribute to developing a culture of peace, and It aspires to build a society where all races are treated equally.
Theme
“Actions for peace: Our ambition for the #GlobalGoals”
This Day at the United Nations
The United Nations calls for a global ceasefire of all conflicts for 24 hours every year on International Peace Day. It also suggests taking a moment of silence to remember those lost in conflicts and acts of violence.
The day opens at the United Nations with the traditional Peace Bell Ceremony. The Peace Bell, which contains coins from 65 UN member nations, was given by the United Nations Association of Japan in June 1954. The bell is rung numerous times a year, particularly on International Peace Day, as a sign of hope for peace. The United Nations Secretary-General gives a speech after the bell is rung.
