SEPTEMBER 21: INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE.

Each year on September 21, the UN invites all nations and people to honor a cessation of hostilities and commemorate the International Day of Peace through education and public awareness on issues related to peace. In the quest for peace, UPF and its Ambassadors for Peace around the world organize commemorations of the International Day of Peace each year.

Theme for 2013: "Education for Peace"

Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September. The General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples.

The International Day of Peace was established in 1981 by resolution 36/67 of the United Nations General Assembly to coincide with its opening session, which was held annually on the third Tuesday of September. The first Peace Day was observed in September 1982.

In 2001, the General Assembly by unanimous vote adopted resolution 55/282 , which established 21 September as an annual day of non-violence and cease-fire.

"It is not enough to teach children how to read, write and count. Education has to cultivate mutual respect for others and the world in which we live, and help people forge more just, inclusive and peaceful societies."

"On this International Day of Peace, let us pledge to teach our children the value of tolerance and mutual respect. Let us invest in the schools and teachers that will build a fair and inclusive world that embraces diversity. Let us fight for peace and defend it with all our might." - UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.

ANY THOUGHTS ON THE WAY FORWARD FOR GLOBAL PEACE?
TODAY LETS PREACH PEACE

EVERY RELIGION CLAIMS TO PREACH PEACE YET THERE'S SO MUCH HATE.... WAKE UP EVERYBODY LETS PREACH PEACE
WHAT PEACE MESSAGE DO YOU HAVE TO SHARE?



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