"I urge everyone, between now and 21 September, to think about how they can contribute. Let us work together to ensure that the Road from Rio leads us to sustainable development, sustainable peace… and a secure future for all."
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
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.
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.
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.
"Sustainable Peace for a Sustainable Future": young singers celebrate the International Day of Peace - 24 September 2012
The International Day of Peace at the Vienna International Centre (Video):
International Day of Peace 2012 - Sustainable Peace for a Sustainable Future
Peace One Day's YouTube Channel. -
Peace One Day Celebration - 'Global Truce 2012' at Wembley Arena with Elton John, James Morrison and 2Cellos (Sulic & Hauser) will be streamed live through the POD YouTube channel.
Tune in to http://www.youtube.com/peaceoneday at 7.30pm London time on Peace Day, 21 September
