International Day of Peace 2022 What Is the UN's Day of Peace and
How You Can Participate This year's theme is "End racism. Build peace." Here's how you can commemorate the day.
Ring! Ring!
Can you hear it? The Peace Bell rings today in
celebration of the International Day of Peace. The bell, donated by the
United Nations Association of Japan in 1954, rings twice a year on Sept. 21 --
the International Day of Peace -- as a declaration of peace.
International Day of Peace was started in 1981 by a UN
resolution to encourage "all humanity to commit to Peace above all
differences and to contribute to building a Culture of Peace." Twenty
years later, the General Assembly unanimously deemed this day a 24-hour period
of cease-fire and non-violence in an effort to promote unity and peace.
Here's everything you need to know about the International
Day of Peace. For more ways to get involved, check out ways
to advocate for peace in your community and help those in
need.
The significance of the Peace Bell
The Peace Bell was birthed out of one man's
vision. Former counselor of the United Nations Association of Japan, Chiyoji
Nakagawa, suggested a Peace Bell be built as a symbol to all of hope and peace.
Donations from representatives of the member states, the Pope and many others
who believed in Nakagawa's idea gave coins and medals to create the Peace
Bell.
What is the theme of this year's Peace Day?
The UN names a theme for each year's Day of Peace. This year,
it's "End racism. Build peace." The theme is intended to encourage
unity and peace. From wars and natural disasters to social injustices and
diseases, many factors can influence the dissonance and discord seen in
everyday life. UN Secretary-General Antonio Gutierrez said in his message that
all have a responsibility to contribute to tranquility and unity for a better
world for all.
"Racism robs people of their rights and dignity. It
inflames inequalities and mistrust. And it pushes people apart, at a time when
we should be coming together, as one human family, to repair our fractured
world," he said.
How to observe the International Day of Peace
Originally, the Peace Wave movement was the first global
initiative to have a unified moment of silence worldwide, occurring on Sept.
21, 1982.
Whether you want to commemorate the day publicly or
privately, there are meaningful ways for you to play a role in this global
movement. Here are some ways for you to get involved on Peace Day:
- Moment
of silence
- Yoga
- Vigils
- Peace
polls
- Support your
community and others by gathering around a meal
- Be
kind to others and yourself
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