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International Day of Peace 2025
What’s the News?
- The International Day of Peace is observed annually on September 21.
- The theme for 2025 is “Actions for Peace: Our Ambition for the #GlobalGoals”.
- Established by the United Nations, the day is dedicated to strengthening the ideals of peace by observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire across the globe.
Theme: "Actions for Peace: Our Ambition for the # GlobalGoals"
- This year’s theme highlights the critical relationship between peace and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- It underscores that achieving the SDGs is fundamental to creating peaceful and just societies. Conversely, conflict and instability hinder progress toward these goals.
- The theme serves as a call to action for individuals, communities, and governments to contribute to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, recognizing it as a roadmap for fostering lasting peace.
- It emphasizes that peace is not merely the absence of war but the presence of equitable development, justice, and human rights for all.
Additional Info
- History of the Day:
- The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) established the International Day of Peace in 1981 through Resolution 36/67
- In 2001, the UNGA passed Resolution 55/282, which unanimously designated September 21 as the fixed date for the observance and declared it a day of global cease-fire and non-violence.
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
- A collection of 17 interlinked global goals designed to be a "blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all."
- They were adopted by all UN Member States in 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda.
- SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions is directly linked to the day's objective. It aims to:
- Significantly reduce all forms of violence.
- Promote the rule of law at national and international levels.
- Ensure equal access to justice for all.
- The UN Peace Bell:
- Located at the UN Headquarters in New York City.
- It was gifted by the United Nations Association of Japan in 1954.
- The bell was cast from coins and medals donated by people, including children, from over 60 countries.
- A tradition on the International Day of Peace involves the UN Secretary-General ringing the bell to send a message of peace to the world.