The 21st of September is the annual International Day of Peace, established by the United Nations in 1981. The International Day of Peace ("Peace Day" )provides an opportunity for individuals, organizations and nations to create practical acts of peace on a shared date. Since its inception, Peace Day has marked our personal and planetary progress toward peace. It has grown to include millions of people in all parts of the world, and each year events are organized to commemorate and celebrate this day. Read some of the stories from our volunteers who are promoting peace.
The 21st of September is the annual International Day of Peace, a day established by the United Nations in 1981. The International Day of Peace ("Peace Day") provides an opportunity for individuals, organizations and nations to create practical acts of peace on a shared date.
"Peace Day should be devoted to commemorating and strengthening the ideals of peace both within and among all nations and peoples. [...] This day will serve as a reminder to all peoples that our organization, with all its limitations, is a living instrument in the service of peace commitment, above all interest or differences of any kind, is to peace." (United Nations Resolution, 1981).
Since its inception, Peace Day has marked our personal and planetary progress toward peace. It has grown to include millions of people in all parts of the world, and each year events are organized to commemorate and celebrate this day. Read some of the stories from our volunteers promoting peace.