UN International Peace Day
About International Peace Day
When is UN International Peace Day? Since 2002, it is always on September 21. Prior to this change, it was celebrated on the 3rd Tuesday of September.
UN International Peace Day is a September 21 holiday. It was created by a vote of the United Nations General Assembly in 1981. This day is dedicated to establishing and promoting World peace. It is celebrated by countries around the world. World peace is a valuable and worthy proposition. You would think it easy to accomplish, as no one really wants war and unrest. Unfortunately, complete world peace still proves unattainable. This is not to say that it is impossible, or even that the world has not moved in this direction. The world is truly more peaceful today than it was yesterday or the day before.
World Peace, what a hopeful thought. What an important goal. Unfortunately, world peace has evaded humanity throughout history. Skeptics say world peace and tranquility is nothing more than a fantasy. Yet, no progress is possible unless we try. While it has certainly been elusive, the optimistic character of human nature causes us to believe it is possible to attain.
The United Nations goal for this day is “a day of non-violence and cease-fire”. Wouldn’t it be nice if this one day succeeded and spread, country by country, day by day until there is no more war or violence? Can this goal ever succeed? Former Beatle John Lennon had the right vision in his song “Imagine“.
How to Celebrate International Peace Day
You might ask what one person like yourself can do to promote world peace. Here are a few ideas:
- First and foremost, support organizations that work toward world peace.
- Then, join an organization that works toward world peace.
- Write to your national leaders.
- Seek ways to promote non-violence.
- On a personal level, try to make peace with those you don’t get along with. Extend the olive branch to an adversary today.
- Finally, read Leo Tolstoy’s “War and Peace”
Today's Quotes
“You can not shake hands with a clenched fist.'” – – Indira Gandhi
“Real knowledge is to know the extent of one’s ignorance.” – – Confucius
History and Origin of International Peace Day
International Peace Day was established by a United Nations resolution in 1981 (resolution 36/67). It was first held on the third Tuesday of September, starting in 1982. Beginning in 2002, the UN General Assembly changed the date, setting September 21st as the date for the yearly celebration of this day. So, this day is dedicated to establishing and promoting World peace. Without a doubt, we all hope and pray for success in this endeavor.
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This Day in History
UN International Peace Day is not the only happening on this day. Additionally, here are some other events that happened on this day:
- Duryea Wagon Company, founded by Charles and J. Frank Duryea, becomes America’s first automobile manufacturer. (1895)
- Monday Night Football premieres on television. (1970)
- Novelist H. G. Wells was born on this day in 1866.
More September 21 Holidays
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