U.N. International Day of Peace

21 September

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IDP Origin Stories
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1984 Retrospective
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1984 Retrospective on the International Day of Peace Celebration

IDP Promotional Video
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INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE PROMOTIONAL VIDEO

We the Change
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TOGETHER: A global campaign to change perceptions and attitudes towards refugees and migrants

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What Can YOU Do for the U.N. International Day of Peace?

1984 Original Video
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1984 First Major Local Global United Nations Peace Day Celebration

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WHAT IS THE INTERNATIONAL DAY 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, 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.

This is a long-established universal website that serves all involved in Peace Day, beginning annually with the 100-day Countdown.

This year is particularly significant: It is the 20th Anniversary of the UN Resolution on the Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace. A/RES/53/243 B

Let us all create Peace Day every day!

UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, delivers his 100-day countdown to the International Day of Peace message. https://www.un.org/en/events/peaceday/100days.shtml

2023 GLobal Peace Day Theme: Actions for Peace: Our Ambition for the #GlobalGoals

This theme is a call to action that recognizes our individual and collective responsibility to foster peace. Fostering peace contributes to the realization of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals will create a culture of peace for all. The SDGs aim to bring us closer to having more peaceful, just, and inclusive societies, free from fear and violence. Learn more HERE

#PeaceDay

From education to the arts, social justice to sports, health to the environment, neighborhood issues to service for others, there are many ways to participate in Peace Day! We invite you to create a public or private activity related to peace, spread the word about Peace Day and/or attend an event in your community.