International Day of Peace 2015
"I
call on all warring parties to lay down their weapons and observe a global
ceasefire. To them I say: stop the killings and the destruction, and create
space for lasting peace."
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
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 theme of this year’s commemoration is “Partnerships for
Peace – Dignity for All” which aims to highlight the importance of all segments
of society to work together to strive for peace. The work of the United Nations
would not be possible without the initial partnerships that were active in its
creation and the thousands of partnerships each year between governments, civil
society, the private sector, faith-based groups and other non-governmental
organizations that are needed to support the Organization in achieving its
future goals.
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.
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.
, which
established 21 September as an annual day of non-violence and cease-fire.
The
United Nations invites all nations and people to honour a cessation of
hostilities during the Day, and to otherwise commemorate the Day through
education and public awareness on issues related to peace.
