“People everywhere dream of peace.” Watch Ban Ki-moon’s #PeaceDay message here: http://t.co/deyW9CExo6. pic.twitter.com/zd1dc8JXXu
— United Nations (@UN) September 21, 2015
International Day of Peace
Over thirty years ago, a resolution was passed at the United Nations. It enshrined the International Day of Peace, a day which is commemorated all over the world. The day is devoted to ‘strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples’.
It’s #PeaceDay! Add us in @Snapchat for special event coverage today! We are “united-nations”. pic.twitter.com/4PfLFOFjny
— United Nations (@UN) September 21, 2015
The famous ‘Non-Violence’ sculpture of a knotted gun stands in many locations around the world. One of these is in front of the United Nations Headquarters in New York. In 2001, a unanimous vote in the General Assembly established September 21st as an international annual day of non-violence and ceasefire. The sculpture represents the organisation’s continuing commitment to world peace.
The Peace Day Challenge
Let’s remember that world peace results from individuals like us finding lasting peace within #PeaceDayChallenge http://t.co/jnEF1xzhn9
— Dalai Lama (@DalaiLama) September 21, 2015
Many have taken to twitter to take part in what is known as the #PeaceDayChallenge. This campaign is designed to encourage individuals to perform a positive act as individual, a group, or a community to commemorate the International Day of Peace.
We’re organizing the #PeaceDayChallenge! Join us? http://t.co/xhaBo4jFVE pic.twitter.com/vD82mLocgF
— U.S. Inst. of Peace (@USIP) September 20, 2015
Taking part in #PeaceDayChallenge is as easy as showing kindness to someone in your community who needs help. @GBVnet pic.twitter.com/iBvE04vEsc
— USAID Kenya (@USAIDKenya) September 21, 2015
Beyond Peace Day
Take the #PeaceDayChallenge today. Imagine if everyone made peace with someone today and every day? #changetheworld https://t.co/wYo1feVg0w
— Lisa Ryser (@LisaRyser) September 21, 2015
Take the #PeaceDayChallenge w/ @USIP! Tell us what you’ll do to promote peace: http://t.co/BPMyakOAae #PeaceTechMeme pic.twitter.com/EKDied1nk3
— PeaceTech Lab (@PeaceTechLab) September 18, 2015
The world is not wholly in a state of peace. While it may no longer be the case that many countries are fighting against each other. Instead, many countries are fighting hostile or oppressive forces within their own borders. With this in mind, the aim of the International Day of Peace is to keep the spirit alive at all times.
