World Peace Day

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​The United General Assembly declared September 21st as World Peace Day in 1981. The date initially chosen was the regular opening day of the annual sessions of the General Assembly. The day aims to promote and maintain peace amongst all people and 24 hours of GLOBAL ceasefire and non-violence for groups in active combat.

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THEME

Each year, the International Day of Peace is celebrated with a unique theme. The theme for 2022 is "END RACISM, BUILD PEACE". The joint efforts of the United Nations are to work towards a world free of racism and racial discrimination. A world where compassion and empathy overcome suspicion and hatred.​

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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres quoted: "Racism continues to poison institutions, social structures and everyday life in every society. It continues to be a driver of persistent inequality. It continues to deny people their FUNDAMENTAL human rights.

It destabilizes societies, undermines democracies, erodes the legitimacy of governments and the linkages between racism and gender inequality are unmistakeable".

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Symbol

The Peace Bell, known as the symbol of World Peace Day, was donated by the United Nations Associations in 1954. It is a tradition to ring the bell twice a year, on the first day of the spring, at the Vernal Equinox and on September 21st to celebrate the International Day of Peace.

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The bell was cast from coins and medals donated by the representative member, the Pope and people, including children from over 60 different countries. The bell tower was modelled after the Hanamido (a small temple decorated with flowers) that symbolises the place where Buddha was born.

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Peace Bell

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Hanamido Temple​

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​UN Chief Message

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​International Peace Day 2022 - End Racism

Origami Dove of Peace

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