Nowadays it's less likely to die in war than it
used to be fo previous generations
Governments are obligated not to use force against others
We celebrate to recognize the efforts of those
who have and are continuing to work hard to
end conflict and promote peace.
Timeline
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Peace of
God
First movement of peace
Limited the days and times mobility could use violence
1901
Nobel peace prize
awarded
Was awarded “to the person who shall have done the
most or the best work for fraternity between nations,
for the abolition or reduction of standing armies and for
the holding and promotion of peace congresses"
1969
John Lennon and Yoko Oko spent 8 days in bed to promote wolrd peace
Give peace a chance
2008
Ireland was ranked the most peaceful country in the world according to the Global Peace Index
Traditions
The aim it's that both individuals and organizations
participate in activities and host events about peace
Public ceremonies, festivals, concerts
Learning
Peace is taught at
schools
Learn from history
Art exhibitions are carried
on
Small activities about peace and love
Examples
Planting trees or
setting caged
animals free
General
information
Celebrated anually
on September 21
It used to be celebrated on the third
thursday of september. However,
the assembly moved the date to
September 21st on 2002
Established by the United
Nations General Assembly
This day was created by the
United Nations
HOW TO OBSERVE
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF
PEACE
Observe the global “Minute of Silence”
It creates a wave of peace around the world
Host a global peace feast
Foster peace through education
5 FACTORS THAT PROMOTE
A CULTURE OF PEACE
Seek to understand
Promote economic and social stability
Respect all human rights
Advocate for equality
Choose democratic principles
WHY INTERNATIONAL DAY
OF PEACE IS IMPORTANT
It connects us to each other
It reminds us to believe in something bigger than ourselves
It demonstrates that small actions can make big impacts
Fun facts
Many western countries use olive branches as a symbol of
piece, according to greek culture, and olive branch means
abundance and it has the power to keep evil away