đī¸ What is Peace Day?
The International Day of Peace is observed each year on 21 September. It is dedicated to strengthening the ideals of peace and encouraging people and communities to reflect on peaceful cooperation, non-violence and human solidarity.
đ History
The United Nations established the International Day of Peace in 1981. Since 2001, 21 September has been observed as a fixed annual date for the day.
âŽī¸ Peace Begins With Us
Peace can be encouraged through respectful communication, empathy, kindness, cooperation, inclusion and peaceful ways of resolving disagreements.
đ A Message of Hope
Let us choose understanding over hatred, dialogue over violence, kindness over cruelty and cooperation over division. Small peaceful actions can help create stronger and more caring communities.