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21-09-2004, 03:47
What: Established by a United Nations resolution in 1981, the International Day of Peace was first celebrated September 1982. The International Day of Peace provides an opportunity for individuals, organizations and nations to create practical acts of Peace on a shared date.
What else: What makes the International Day of Peace legitimately powerful is that the United Nations General Assembly has called for a Global Ceasefire. Zambia has become the first nation to pledge to honor the UN's call for a Global Ceasefire!
When: Annually, 21 September - The International Day of Peace
Where:† Wherever you are.
Who:† You and all who care about building Cultures of Peace for the children of this and future generations.
Why:† To mark our individual and collective progress toward building Cultures of Peace, and serve as a reminder of our permanent commitment to Peace, above all interests and differences of any kind.
Individuals and Nations, acting in concert, DO make a difference in the quality of our lives, our institutions, our environment and our planetary future. Through cooperation, we manifest the essential Spirit that unites us amid our diverse ways.
In 1981, the United Nations General Assembly passed resolution 36/67 declaring an International Day of Peace. In 2001, the GA adopted a new resolution 55/282 declaring 21 September of each year the International Day of Peace. The intention of the resolution is to have the entire world observe a day of peace and nonviolence. United Nations departments and agencies are expanding their observance this year, extending a special invitation to civil society as well.
Last year, IDP events and activities took place in 98 countries. This year, the United Nations, governments, states, cities, organizations, and civil society aim to inspire more than 1 billion people to be involved in IDP activities on 21 September.
Visit www.internationaldayofpeace.org to investigate the many ways in which a group or individual can become involved and contribute to the International Day of Peace.
A prayer or moment of silence is often observed at 12:00 EST for a few seconds.
What else: What makes the International Day of Peace legitimately powerful is that the United Nations General Assembly has called for a Global Ceasefire. Zambia has become the first nation to pledge to honor the UN's call for a Global Ceasefire!
When: Annually, 21 September - The International Day of Peace
Where:† Wherever you are.
Who:† You and all who care about building Cultures of Peace for the children of this and future generations.
Why:† To mark our individual and collective progress toward building Cultures of Peace, and serve as a reminder of our permanent commitment to Peace, above all interests and differences of any kind.
Individuals and Nations, acting in concert, DO make a difference in the quality of our lives, our institutions, our environment and our planetary future. Through cooperation, we manifest the essential Spirit that unites us amid our diverse ways.
In 1981, the United Nations General Assembly passed resolution 36/67 declaring an International Day of Peace. In 2001, the GA adopted a new resolution 55/282 declaring 21 September of each year the International Day of Peace. The intention of the resolution is to have the entire world observe a day of peace and nonviolence. United Nations departments and agencies are expanding their observance this year, extending a special invitation to civil society as well.
Last year, IDP events and activities took place in 98 countries. This year, the United Nations, governments, states, cities, organizations, and civil society aim to inspire more than 1 billion people to be involved in IDP activities on 21 September.
Visit www.internationaldayofpeace.org to investigate the many ways in which a group or individual can become involved and contribute to the International Day of Peace.
A prayer or moment of silence is often observed at 12:00 EST for a few seconds.