UN International Day of Peace/ World Peace Day
September 21, 2010 marked the UN International Day of Peace. No matter where you were, at 12 noon you could have joined in on a Moment of Peace.
The UN International Day of Peace began in 1982 and has since been dedicated to the “to peace, or specifically the absence of war, such as might be occasioned by a temporary ceasefire in a combat zone. It is observed by many nations, political groups, military groups, and people.” (Wikipedia).
This year’s Day featured all kinds of events. A news release from the UN News Centre states, “From cultural displays and a parade of peacekeepers to a children’s immunization campaign and the handing over of responsibilities to local police, United Nations field offices and missions around the world marked International Day of Peace today with a series of events in honour of its key themes.”
2010 has also been dedicated to the young people since it is the International Year of Youth. The message to youth from the Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is to encourage youth to work toward and promote international peace.
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon stated in his official message, “And I say to all young people, join us. Help us to work for peace. You are impatient. You see what we, your elders, allow to persist, year after year: poverty and hunger; injustice and impunity; environmental degradation.”
How did you mark the UN International Day of Peace? JFSA wants to hear from you.
