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{{short description|Annual observance dedicated to world peace}}
{{Distinguish|World Day of Peace}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2020}}
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| longtype      = United Nations International Declaration
| image         = International Peace Day logo.jpg
| caption       = 
| official_name = 
| nickname      = 
| observedby    = All [[Member states of the United Nations|UN member states]]
| date          = 21 September
| duration      = 24 hours
| frequency     = Annual
| scheduling    = same day each year
| celebrations  = Multiple world wide events
| relatedto     = [[Peace Movement]]
| firsttime     = {{start date and age|df=yes|1981}}
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The '''International Day of Peace''', also officially known as '''World Peace Day''', is a [[United Nations]]-sanctioned holiday [[list of minor secular observances#September|observed]] annually on 21 September. It is dedicated to [[world peace]], and specifically the absence of [[war]] and [[violence]], such as might be occasioned by a temporary [[ceasefire]] in a [[combat]] zone for [[humanitarian aid]] access. The day was first established in 1981 and first observed in September 1982 and is kept by many nations, [[political groups]], military groups, and people.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.un.org/en/events/peaceday/index.shtml | title=International Day of Peace Event Information | publisher=[[Secretary-General of the United Nations]] | access-date=18 July 2013 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130625014250/http://www.un.org/en/events/peaceday/index.shtml | archive-date=25 June 2013 | url-status=live }}</ref>

To inaugurate the day, the United Nations [[Japanese Peace Bell|Peace Bell]] is rung at [[United Nations Headquarters|UN Headquarters]] (in [[New York City]]). The bell is cast from coins donated by people from all continents except [[Africa]], and was a gift from the [[United Nations Association]] of [[Japan]], as "a reminder of the human cost of war"; the inscription on its side reads, "Long live absolute world peace".<ref name="titleSecretary-General's Message on the International Day of Peace 21 September 2002">{{cite web |url=https://www.un.org/events/peaceday/2002/sg210902.htm |title=Secretary-General's Message on the International Day of Peace 21 September 2002 |access-date=6 January 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070704194846/http://www.un.org/events/peaceday/2002/sg210902.htm |archive-date=4 July 2007 |url-status=live }}</ref>

In recent years, a searchable map of events has been published at un.org.<ref>[https://internationaldayofpeace.org/event-map/ ''Use this map to find a/n.../ event near you.''] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180811200157/https://internationaldayofpeace.org/event-map/ |date=11 August 2018 }} ''internationaldayofpeace.org'', accessed 11 August 2018</ref>
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==History==

===1981– UN General Assembly Resolution passed===
The [[United Nations General Assembly]] declared, in a resolution sponsored by the [[United Kingdom]] and [[Costa Rica]],<ref name="UN_ARES55282"/> the International Day of Peace, to be devoted to commemorating and strengthening the ideals of peace.<ref name="UN_ARES3667_page1">{{UN document |docid=A-RES-36-67 |type=Resolution |body=General Assembly |session=36 |resolution_number=67 ponerlo en español oiudhgouegd8by830greoihwvbdyutwoqwnjhv8weyeouvosuvvopygr-827t0iguegy7q76ebuoqgso917,590 |page=1 |accessdate=23 August 2008|title=International Year of Peace and International Day of Peace|date=14 November 1981}}{{dead link|date=September 2022}}</ref> The date initially chosen was the regular opening day of the annual sessions of the General Assembly, the third Tuesday of September.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-09-21|title=International Day of Peace|url=https://news.jagatgururampalji.org/international-day-of-peace/|access-date=2021-09-21|website=SA News Channel|language=en-US}}</ref> (This was changed in 2001 to the current annual celebration on 21 September each year&nbsp;— see 2001 below.)

===1983 – Annual Reports===

Beginning in 1983, at the request of the Office of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Pathways To Peace (PTP) submitted a "We the Peoples" Initiative Annual Report to the UN, summarizing the Peace Day activities.<ref name="web.archive.org">[https://web.archive.org/web/20061023162445/http://www.cultureofpeace.org/docs/WPIReport2005.pdf 2005 "WE THE PEOPLES" INITIATIVE (celebration of the International Day of Peace)] Archived at ''archive.org'', Accessed 17 November 2019</ref> The reports from 2005 and 2009 are available as archives as cited below. For its initiatives for the International Year of Peace in 1987, PTP was granted "Peace Messenger" status by UN Secretary-General Perez de Cuellar.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://cultureofpeace.org/aboutcpi | title=About the Culture of Peace Initiative | publisher=CPI | access-date=17 November 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130715224256/http://www.cultureofpeace.org/aboutcpi | archive-date=15 July 2013 | url-status=live }}</ref> 
In 2006 the name was changed from "We the Peoples" Initiative to "Culture of Peace Initiative."<ref name="web.archive.org"/>

===1996 – Seanad Éireann debate===
A proposal for expanding the International Day of Peace to include Reconciliation,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Oireachtas|first=Houses of the|date=2021-07-16|title=Gnó an tSeanaid – Business of Seanad – Seanad Éireann (26th Seanad) – Friday, 16 Jul 2021 – Houses of the Oireachtas|url=https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/seanad/2021-07-16/2|access-date=2021-09-21|website=www.oireachtas.ie|language=en-ie}}</ref> in which a massive number of emblems (White Doves) would be distributed after a formal presentation at the United Nations, was put forward by Vincent Coyle, of [[Derry]], [[Northern Ireland]], and was debated at [[Seanad Éireann]]. It was accepted that it would be impractical for one member state to ask for a particular slot at a general UN ceremony.<ref>Seanad Éireann&nbsp;— Volume 148 26 July 1996 {{cite web |url=http://historical-debates.oireachtas.ie/S/0148/S.0148.199607260010.html |title=Seanad Éireann – Volume 148 – 26 July, 1996 – Adjournment Matter. – International Day of Peace |access-date=5 July 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130925104230/http://historical-debates.oireachtas.ie/S/0148/S.0148.199607260010.html |archive-date=25 September 2013 }}</ref> However, events have been held at the United Nations in New York, with the support of Kofi Annan, in April.

===2001&nbsp;– Date set at 21 September===
In 2001 the opening day of the General Assembly was scheduled for 11 September, and Secretary General Kofi Annan drafted a message recognising the observance of International Peace Day on 21 September.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.unis.unvienna.org/unis/pressrels/2001/sgsm7945.html|title=Message from Secretary-General on International Day of Peace; 11 September 2001|website=www.unis.unvienna.org|access-date=23 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180819071631/http://www.unis.unvienna.org/unis/pressrels/2001/sgsm7945.html|archive-date=19 August 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> The September 11 attacks, often referred to as 9/11, were perpetrated on that same day when a series of four coordinated terrorist attacks by the militant Islamist terrorist group al-Qaeda against the United States of America occurred just blocks away from the UN on the morning of Tuesday, September 11, 2001. That year the day was changed from the third Tuesday to specifically the twenty-first day of September, to take effect in 2002. A new resolution was passed by the General Assembly,<ref name="UN_ARES55282">{{UN document |docid=A-RES-55-282 |type=Resolution |body=General Assembly |session=55 |resolution_number=282 |accessdate=23 August 2008|title=International Day of Peace|date=7 September 2001}}</ref> sponsored by the United Kingdom (giving credit to [[Peace One Day]]) and [[Costa Rica]] (the original sponsors of the day), to give the International Day of Peace a fixed calendar date, 21 September, and declare it also as a day of [[global ceasefire]] and [[non-violence]].<ref>{{ UN document |docid=A-55-PV.111 |body=General Assembly |type=Verbotim Report |session=55 |meeting=111 |page=2 |anchor=pg002-bk08-pa03 |date=7 September 2001 |speakername=[[Sir Jeremy Greenstock]] | speakernation=United Kingdom |accessdate=23 August 2008 }}</ref>

===2004 – Taiwanese commemorative stamp controversy===
A diplomatic stir occurred when [[Lions Clubs International]] sponsored a competition for six posters to be used for International Day of Peace commemorative stamps issued by the UN Postal Administration. A poster by 15-year-old [[Taiwanese People|Taiwanese]] school student Yang Chih-Yuan was announced as one of the winners, but the announcement was withdrawn. Taiwan media reports, Taiwan Lions Club and the government of Taiwan claimed the decision not to use the poster resulted from pressure from [[People's Republic of China|China]];<ref name=TaipeiTimes>Taipei Times [http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2004/08/26/2003200241 ''Row erupts over local boy's stamp design''] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071231161853/http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2004/08/26/2003200241 |date=31 December 2007 }}</ref> the rejection of the student's painting on political grounds did not reflect the ideals of the International Day of Peace.<ref>Taipei Times [http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2004/08/24/2003199988 ''Chunghwa Post announces intent to use student art''] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080829234736/http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2004/08/24/2003199988 |date=29 August 2008 }}</ref> The UN issued a statement that, although in the short list of eight designs, "due to an internal misunderstanding and miscommunication, Mr. Yang's proof got publicized in error as one of the six stamps intended to be issued."<ref name=TaipeiTimes /> The government of [[Republic of China|Taiwan (Republic of China)]] later issued a stamp containing the image.<ref>Office of the President, Republic of China [http://www.president.gov.tw/en/prog/news_release/print.php?id=1105497987 ''News Release: President Chen Receives the Painter of International Day of Peace Stamp Yang Chih-yuan''] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080915032550/http://www.president.gov.tw/en/prog/news_release/print.php?id=1105497987 |date=15 September 2008 }}</ref>

===2005&nbsp;– UN Secretary General calls for 22-hour ceasefire===
In 2005, United Nations Secretary-General [[Kofi Annan]] called for the worldwide observance of a 22-hour [[cease-fire]] and day of [[nonviolence]] to mark the Day.<ref name="titleInternational Day of Peace 2005">{{cite web |url=https://www.un.org/events/peaceday/2005/ |title=International Day of Peace 2005 |access-date=6 January 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071222122332/http://www.un.org/events/peaceday/2005/ |archive-date=22 December 2007 |url-status=live }}</ref>

====Global survey of celebration====
The Culture of Peace Initiative published an annual report for the International Day of Peace in 2005 describing events in 46 countries:<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20061023162445/http://www.cultureofpeace.org/docs/WPIReport2005.pdf 2005 "WE THE PEOPLES" INITIATIVE (celebration of the International Day of Peace)] Archived at ''archive.org'', Accessed 1 August 2018, originally from ''cultureofpeace.org''</ref> Africa 11; East Asia and Pacific 12; Latin America and Caribbean 4; Europe 14; Middle East 3; North America 2 (22 states, provinces).

===2006&nbsp;– Peace Parade, UK===
In 2006, then Secretary-General Kofi Annan rang the Peace Bell for the last time during his Term in office. That year the UN asserted the "many ways it works for peace and to encourage individuals, Groups and communities around the world to contemplate and communicate thoughts and activities on how to achieve peace."
The United Kingdom held the primary public and official observation of the United Nations International Day of Peace and Non-Violence in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. This was organized by [[Peace Parade UK]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Peace Parade UK|url=http://www.peaceparadeuk.org/|access-date=21 September 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921154734/http://www.peaceparadeuk.org/|archive-date=21 September 2013}}</ref><ref name="titleInternational Day of Peace 2006">{{cite web |url=https://www.un.org/events/peaceday/2006/ |title=International Day of Peace 2006 |access-date=6 January 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071216161617/http://www.un.org/events/peaceday/2006/ |archive-date=16 December 2007 |url-status=live }}</ref>

===2007 – UN Secretary General calls for worldwide moment of silence===
In 2007, UN Secretary General [[Ban Ki-moon]] rang the Peace Bell at [[United Nations Headquarters]] in New York calling for a 24-hour cessation of hostilities on 21 September, and for a minute of silence to be observed around the world.<ref name="titleInternational Day of Peace 2007">{{cite web |url=https://www.un.org/events/peaceday/2007/ |title=International Day of Peace 2007 |access-date=6 January 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071213061247/http://www.un.org/events/peaceday/2007/ |archive-date=13 December 2007 |url-status=live }}</ref>

===2009 – International Year of Reconciliation announced===
[[File:Painting_by_children.jpg|thumb|Painting by children, International Peace Day 2009, Geneva]]
In 2009 – International Year of Reconciliation – the day was marked by a massive number of white doves being distributed after a formal presentation at the United Nations, bearing in mind the Charter of the United Nations, including the purposes and principles contained therein, and in particular those of saving succeeding generations from the scourge of war, bringing about by peaceful means, and in conformity with the principles of justice and [[international law]], adjustment or settlement of international disputes or situations which might lead to a breach of the peace, and practising tolerance and living together in peace with one another as good neighbours, thus developing friendly relations among nations and promoting [[international cooperation]] to resolve international [[economic, social and cultural rights|economic, social, cultural]] and [[humanitarianism|humanitarian]] issues. Vincent Coyle of Derry, Northern Ireland gave his full support.<ref>[http://www.ser-foundation.net/en/un_005.php SER (Subjective Experience and Reason) Foundation – UN Documents: 2009, International Year of Reconciliation] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130722145503/http://www.ser-foundation.net/en/un_005.php |date=22 July 2013 }} Accessed 9 October 2017</ref>

====2009 International Day of Peace: WMD – We Must Disarm====
"Take Action for a World Free of Nuclear Weapons ... Disarmament and non-proliferation ... to raise awareness of the dangers and costs of nuclear weapons, and on why nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation are so crucial."<ref>{{cite web |title=International Day of Peace: 21 September 2009 |url=http://www.un.org/en/events/peaceday/2009/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100528023741/http://www.un.org/en/events/peaceday/2009/ |access-date=27 June 2019|archive-date=28 May 2010 }}</ref>

====Global survey of celebration====
The Culture of Peace Initiative published an annual report for the International Day of Peace in 2009 describing events in 77 countries:<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20110725213814/http://cultureofpeace.org/img/peacebuilding_tools/CPIReport2009.pdf 2009 Report Culture of Peace Initiative (CPI) (celebration of the International Day of Peace)] Archived at ''archive.org'', Accessed 1 August 2018, originally from ''cultureofpeace.org''</ref> Africa 14; East Asia and Pacific 20; Latin America and Caribbean 11; Europe 23; Middle East 7; North America 2 countries (48 states, provinces).

===2010 – Youth for Peace and Development===
"The United Nations is looking for stories from young people around the world who are working for peace. The campaign slogan this year is ''Peace=Future, The math is easy''."<ref>{{cite web |title=Youth for Peace and Development |url=http://www.un.org/en/events/peaceday/2010/ |website=United Nations |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110824075930/http://www.un.org/en/events/peaceday/2010/ |access-date=27 June 2019|archive-date=24 August 2011 }}</ref>

===2011 – Peace and Democracy: Make Your Voice Heard===
In 2011 the UN Peace Day's theme was "Peace and Democracy: Make Your Voice Heard". Many organizations held Peace Day events worldwide in 2011. There were school activities, music concerts, global comedy clubs (www.thinkPEACE.net), peace doves, prayer vigils, peace conferences, and UN activities. Organizations like [[Peace One Day]], [[Wiser.org|Wiser]] and [[Culture of Peace]] have been active participants in Peace Day activities for years.

===2012&nbsp;– Sustainable Peace for a Sustainable Future===
In 2012, the United Nations set the theme for the year's observance as Sustainable Peace for a Sustainable Future, commemorating and strengthening the ideals of peace both within and among all nations and peoples.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.upf.org/international-day-of-peace-2012 | title=International Day of Peace 2012 | publisher=Universal Peace Federation | access-date=18 July 2013 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130906124529/http://www.upf.org/international-day-of-peace-2012 | archive-date=6 September 2013 | url-status=dead }}</ref>

====Global Truce Day 2012====
In 2011, [[Peace One Day]] announced at their [[O2 Arena (London)|O2 Arena]] concert, a new international campaign called ''[[Peace One Day#Global Truce 2012|Global Truce 2012]]'', a [[grassroots]] initiative and international coalition with [[non-governmental organisation]]s and [[Students' union]]s in every continent, which increased participation and action on Peace Day 2012, the day of ''Global Truce''. Particular focus in this campaign included a [[cessation of hostilities]] on the day and a reduction of [[domestic violence]] and [[bullying]] in society. The ''Peace One Day Celebration'' concert on Peace Day in 2012 was held at [[Wembley Arena]] to celebrate ''Global Truce 2012''.<ref name="Global Truce Concert">{{cite news|title=Sir Elton John to play for peace day|work=BBC News |date=15 June 2012 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-18455354|access-date=22 July 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120712191054/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-18455354|archive-date=12 July 2012|url-status=live}}</ref> The ''Global Truce'' campaign will continue and be named with each year it leads up to, involving more partners and coalitions for mass participation and [[Lifesaving|life-saving]] practical action on Peace Day.

===2013 – Focus on Peace education===
UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon dedicated the World Peace Day 2013 to Peace education in an effort to refocus minds and financing on the preeminence of [[peace education]] as the means to bring about a culture of peace.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.un.org/en/events/peaceday/2013/sgmessage_countdown.shtml|title=Secretary-General's 100-day Countdown Message for the International Day of Peace, 21 September 2013|website=www.un.org|access-date=23 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170302193747/http://www.un.org/en/events/peaceday/2013/sgmessage_countdown.shtml|archive-date=2 March 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> Animator and children's book author, [[Sue DiCicco]] announced in May 2013<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.noozhawk.com/noozhawk/print/060513_peace_crane_project_nternational_day_of_peace|title=Noozhawk.com Your News and Information Source|website=www.noozhawk.com|access-date=23 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180323154915/https://www.noozhawk.com/noozhawk/print/060513_peace_crane_project_nternational_day_of_peace|archive-date=23 March 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> a global campaign to increase awareness of Peace Day and promote [[peace education]] within schools and community groups through the [[The Peace Crane Project|Peace Crane Project]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://peacecraneproject.org|title=Home|website=peacecraneproject.org|access-date=23 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180323155155/https://peacecraneproject.org/|archive-date=23 March 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Gorey Community School]] in [[County Wexford]], Ireland, was chosen to be School of Peace for 2013.{{citation needed|date=September 2020}}

====Global Truce 2013====
Peace One Day launched a new theme for Global Truce 2013: ''Who Will You Make Peace With''?<ref>{{Cite web|last=Nations|first=United|title=International Day of Peace 2013|url=https://www.un.org/en/academic-impact/international-day-peace-2013|access-date=2020-10-04|website=United Nations|language=en}}</ref>

====Peace Day Comedy 2013====
To bring awareness to Peace Day, [[Think Peace|thinkPEACE]] promoted a Peace Day Comedy program, "Stand-Up For International Peace," held in over 50 global comedy clubs in 2013.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.thinkpeace.net | title=International Peace Day | publisher=ThinkPEACE | access-date=23 December 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130111101/http://www.thinkpeace.net/ | archive-date=30 November 2018 | url-status=live }}</ref>

===2014 – Right to Peace===
[[File:International_Peace_Day_Concert_@_Amsterdam_Ziggo_Dome_-_21_Sep_2014_-_Photo_by_Persian_Dutch_Network.JPG|thumb|The concert of INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE at Amsterdam's Ziggo Dome. 21 September 2014 (organized by MasterPeace)]]
[[File:International Peace Day ceremony, Gandhi Bhawan, Bhopal.jpg|thumb|International Peace Day ceremony, organised by Ekta Parishad, Gandhi Bhawan, Bhopal, India, September 2014]]
The theme of the 2014 International Day of Peace was the Right of Peoples to Peace, reaffirming the United Nations commitment to the UN ''Declaration on the Right of Peoples to Peace'',<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.ohchr.org/EN/ProfessionalInterest/Pages/RightOfPeoplesToPeace.aspx | title=Declaration on the Right of Peoples to Peace | publisher=Office of the United Nations High Commission for Human Rights (OHCHR) | work=Approved by General Assembly resolution 39/11 of 12 November 1984 | date=12 November 1984 | access-date=2 September 2014 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140903112400/http://www.ohchr.org/EN/ProfessionalInterest/Pages/RightOfPeoplesToPeace.aspx | archive-date=3 September 2014 | url-status=live }}</ref> which recognizes that the promotion of peace is vital for the full enjoyment of all [[human rights]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.un.org/en/events/peaceday/ | title=International Day of Peace 2014 | publisher=United Nations | date=2014 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140920185657/https://www.un.org/en/events/peaceday/ | access-date=26 June 2019| archive-date=20 September 2014 }}</ref>

====2014 Peace Day Comedy program====
To bring awareness to Peace Day 2014, the thinkPEACE Network promoted a Peace Day Comedy program, "Stand-Up For International Peace," to be held in over 50 global comedy clubs.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://thinkpeace.net/11433.html | title=International Day of Peace events | publisher=thinkPEACE Network | access-date=16 September 2014 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150502195128/http://thinkpeace.net/11433.html | archive-date=2 May 2015 | url-status=dead }}</ref>

====Waves Of Kindness global meditation events====
The ''Waves Of Kindness Global Initiative'' celebrated the United Nations International Day Of Peace though global meditation events.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://wavesofkindness.org/ | title=A unique and wonderful phenomena is gaining momentum worldwide | publisher=Waves of Kindness | access-date=16 September 2014 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141010142205/http://wavesofkindness.org/ | archive-date=10 October 2014 | url-status=live }}</ref>

====Comment in Global Education Magazine====
Director of [[UNESCO]] to [[Vietnam]], Katherine Müller, said in [[Global Education Magazine]]: "I personally identify with UNESCO's values in the sense that I truly believe Education, Culture, Social and Natural Sciences, and Communication and Information are some of the most powerful drivers for sustainable development and peace, as a sustainable future cannot exist without sustainable peace. Raising awareness, capacity building, promoting understanding and respect for [[diversity (politics)|diversity]], and fostering opportunities for interaction to find ways to ensure a culture of peace are all actions that will motivate people to become interested in setting peace as a priority for [[sustainable development]]."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.globaleducationmagazine.com/interview-dr-katherine-muller-marin-representative-unesco-vietnam/|title=Interview with Dr. Katherine Müller-Marin, Representative of UNESCO to VietNam|website=www.globaleducationmagazine.com|date=19 September 2014|access-date=23 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180824120523/http://www.globaleducationmagazine.com/interview-dr-katherine-muller-marin-representative-unesco-vietnam/|archive-date=24 August 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>

===2015 – Partnerships for Peace – Dignity for All===
The theme of the 2015 International Day of Peace was "Partnerships for Peace – [[Dignity]] for All".<ref>[https://www.un.org/en/events/peaceday/2015/index.shtml 2015 International Day of Peace at un.org] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170912091129/http://www.un.org/en/events/peaceday/2015/index.shtml |date=12 September 2017 }} Accessed 1 October 2017</ref>

===2016 – The Sustainable Development Goals: Building Blocks for Peace===
The theme of the 2016 International Day of Peace was "The [[Sustainable Development Goals]]: Building Blocks for Peace".<ref>[https://www.un.org/en/events/peaceday/index2016.html "UN International Day of Peace 2016"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170922103748/http://www.un.org/en/events/peaceday/index2016.html |date=22 September 2017 }}, Retrieved on 1 October 2017</ref>

=== 2017 – Together for Peace: Respect, Safety and Dignity for All ===
This theme was based on the TOGETHER global campaign that promotes [[respect]], safety and dignity for everyone forced to flee their homes in search of a [[quality of life|better life]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170713155355/http://internationaldayofpeace.org/about/ "The 2017 U.N. Peace Day Theme: Together for Peace: Respect, Safety and Dignity for All"; internationaldayofpeace.org/about] Accessed 26 June 2019</ref>

====The Peace Crane Project====
In 2017, [[The Peace Crane Project]] announced the goal of collecting 1,000 cranes from students around the world to display in various venues to celebrate.<ref>[http://us4.campaign-archive1.com/?u=b59951b6d3b72be125de73de7&id=668046fb87&e=5a95cf615f The Peace Crane Project, at us4.campaign-archive1.com] Accessed 1 October 2017</ref><ref>[http://us4.campaign-archive1.com/?u=b59951b6d3b72be125de73de7&id=a137a427ad Director, Sarah Cowley, speaking about the Peace Crane Project at the United Nations, etc. in Peace Crane Project Campaign e-mail, September 2017, at us4.campaign-archive1.com] Accessed 30 October 2017</ref>

====2017 Global survey of celebration====
A survey by the [[Culture of Peace News Network]] found internet reports about 562 celebrations of the International Day of Peace from 127 countries around the world this year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cpnn-world.org/new/?p=10613|title=What has happened this year (2017) for the International Day of Peace? – CPNN|website=cpnn-world.org|date=2 October 2017 |access-date=23 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180205184534/http://cpnn-world.org/new/?p=10613|archive-date=5 February 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> These included 128 events coming from most of the provinces and states in Canada and the USA. Next were the countries formerly part of the Soviet Union with 104. There were 96 events cited in 27 European countries, 81 from 29 African countries, 67 from 20 Asian countries, 58 from 16 Latin American and Caribbean countries, and 28 from 21 Arab and Middle Eastern countries.

===2018 – The Right to Peace – The Universal Declaration of Human Rights at 70===

The 2018 U.N. Peace Day Theme was "The Right to Peace – The Universal Declaration of Human Rights at 70."<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20180710202328/https://internationaldayofpeace.org/about/ U.N. International Day of Peace, 21 September (as at July 2018) naming 2018 Theme as "Right to Peace – The Universal Declaration of Human Rights at 70"] ''internationaldayofpeace.org'', Accessed 1 August 2018</ref>

====2018 Global survey of celebration====

A survey by the [[Culture of Peace News Network]] found internet reports about 764 celebrations of the International Day of Peace from 129 countries around the world this year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cpnn-world.org/new/?p=13813|title=What has happened this year (2018) for the International Day of Peace? – CPNN|website=cpnn-world.org|date=5 October 2018 |access-date=30 November 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130202153/http://cpnn-world.org/new/?p=13813|archive-date=30 November 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> These included 233 events coming from most of the provinces and states in Canada and the USA. Next were 177 events from Europe and 158 events from Asia. There were 95 events from Latin America and the Caribbean, 71 events from countries formerly part of the Soviet Union, 71 from Africa, and 15 from Arab and Middle Eastern countries.

===2019 – Climate Action for Peace===
The United Nations selected the theme "Climate Action for Peace" for the 2019 International Day of Peace.

According to the UN website, "The United Nations calls upon all to take action to tackle climate change."<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.un.org/en/events/peaceday/|title=International Day of Peace, 21 September|website=[[United Nations]]|language=EN|access-date=21 September 2019}}</ref>

"On 23 September [2019], the United Nations is convening a Climate Action Summit with concrete and realistic plans to accelerate [[individual and political action on climate change|action]] to implement the [[Paris Agreement]]."<ref>{{cite web |title=International Day of Peace: 21 September , 2019 Theme: "Climate Action for Peace" |access-date=27 June 2019 |url=https://www.un.org/en/events/peaceday/index.shtml |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190611122004/https://www.un.org/en/events/peaceday/index.shtml |archive-date=11 June 2019}}</ref>

The International Day of Peace Student Observance on 20 September 2019 at United Nations Headquarters featured young people presenting their projects to fight climate change and promote peace.<ref name=":0" />

==== 2019 Global survey of celebration ====

A survey by the [[Culture of Peace News Network]] found internet reports concerning more than 655 celebrations of the International Day of Peace from 103 countries around the world in 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cpnn-world.org/new/?p=16862|title=What has happened this year (2019) for the International Day of Peace? – CPNN|website=cpnn-world.org|date=October 2019 |access-date=17 October 2019}}</ref>

===2020 – Shaping Peace Together===
The United Nations has selected the theme "Shaping Peace Together" for the 2020 International Day of Peace.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-09-21|title=International Day of Peace 2020: Theme, Quotes, Best Way To Gain Peace|url=https://news.jagatgururampalji.org/international-day-of-peace-2020/|access-date=2020-10-04|website=S A NEWS|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=International Day Of Peace 2020: Know Why Dove Is A Symbol Of Peace|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/international-day-of-peace-2020-united-nations-theme-know-why-dove-is-a-symbol-of-peace-2298545|access-date=2020-10-04|website=NDTV.com}}</ref>

According to the UN website, "This year, it has been clearer than ever that we are not each other's enemies. Rather, our common enemy is a [[COVID-19 pandemic|tireless virus]] that threatens our health, security and very way of life. COVID-19 has thrown our world into turmoil and forcibly reminded us that what happens in one part of the planet can impact people everywhere."<ref>[https://NICEEEEEEEEEEEESeptember, 2020 Theme: "Shaping Peace Together"]</ref>

====2020 Global survey of celebration====

A survey by the [[Culture of Peace News Network]] found internet reports concerning more than 717 celebrations of the International Day of Peace from 78 countries around the world this year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cpnn-world.org/new/?p=21475|title=What has happened this year (2020) for the International Day of Peace? – CPNN|website=cpnn-world.org|date=7 October 2020 |access-date=25 October 2020}}</ref> The largest number came from Western Europe<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cpnn-world.org/new/?p=21375|title=Europe : International Day of Peace – CPNN|website=cpnn-world.org|date=5 October 2020 |access-date=25 October 2020}}</ref> and from the European countries formerly part of the Soviet Union.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cpnn-world.org/new/?p=21409|title=Ex-Soviet Countries : International Day of Peace – CPNN|website=cpnn-world.org|date=6 October 2020 |access-date=25 October 2020}}</ref>

=== 2021 – Recovering Better for an Equitable and Sustainable World ===

The 2021 theme for the International Day of Peace was "Recovering Better for an Equitable and Sustainable World.'"<ref>{{cite web |title=International Day Of Peace 2021: Why This Day Is Celebrated? |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/international-day-of-peace-2021-why-this-day-is-celebrated-2547766 |website=[[NDTV]] |access-date=20 September 2021 |date=20 September 2021}}</ref>

==== 2021 Global survey of celebration ====

A survey by the [[Culture of Peace News Network]] found internet reports concerning more than 628 celebrations of the International Day of Peace from 79 countries around the world in 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cpnn-world.org/new/?p=25224|title=What has happened this year (2021) for the International Day of Peace? – CPNN|website=cpnn-world.org|date=30 September 2021 |access-date=3 October 2021}}</ref>
[[File:Toretsk after shelling on 2022-09-22 (01).jpg|thumb|The city of [[Toretsk]] in [[Ukraine]] after shelling on 22 September 2022]]

=== 2022 - End racism. Build peace. ===

The 2022 theme for the International Day of Peace was "End [[racism]]. Build peace."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.un.org/en/observances/international-day-peace |title=International Day of Peace 21 September |work=un.org |access-date=23 September 2022}}</ref>

==== 2022 Global survey of celebration ====

A survey by the [[Culture of Peace News Network]] found internet reports concerning more than 846 celebrations of the International Day of Peace from 91 countries around the world in 2022.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cpnn-world.org/new/?p=28742|title=What has happened this year (2022) for the International Day of Peace? – CPNN|website=cpnn-world.org|date=4 October 2022 |access-date=12 October 2022}}</ref>

=== 2023 - Actions for peace: Our ambition for the #Global-Goals ===
The 2023 theme for the International Day of Peace was "Action for peace: Our ambition for the #[[Sustainable Development Goals|GlobalGoals]]".<ref>{{cite web |title=International Day of Peace {{!}} United Nations |url=https://www.un.org/en/observances/international-day-peace |access-date=21 September 2023 |work=un.org}}</ref>

==== 2023 Global survey of celebration ====

A survey by the [[Culture of Peace News Network]] found internet reports concerning more than 942 celebrations of the International Day of Peace from 93 countries around the world in 2023.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cpnn-world.org/new/?p=32258|title=What has happened this year (2023) for the International Day of Peace? – CPNN|website=cpnn-world.org|date=2 October 2023 |access-date=2 October 2023}}</ref>

==See also==
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* [[Allaman Castle]], the Castle of Peace
* [[International Day of Non-Violence]]
* [[International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers]]
* [[International Decade for a Culture of Peace and Non-Violence for the Children of the World]]
* [[International Human Solidarity Day]]
* [[International Year for the Culture of Peace]]
* [[Peace education]]
* [[Peace movement]]
* [[Peace One Day]]
* [[Peace Parade UK]]
* [[School Day of Non-violence and Peace]]
* [[The Ribbon International]]
* [[World Day of Peace]]
* [[World Hello Day]]
* [[World Humanitarian Day]]
* [[World March for Peace and Nonviolence]]
* [[World peace]]
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==References==
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==External links==
{{Commons category|International Peace Day|International Day of Peace}}
* {{Official website|http://www.internationaldayofpeace.org/}}
*[https://www.punjabkesari.in/national/news/international-day-of-peace-2019-1057336 See International Day of Peace in Punjab Kesari]

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