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40th Anniversary of the
United Nations International Day of Peace
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The International Day of Peace (Peace Day) is held annually on September 21st. Over the years, Peace Day has grown from a single event of a few hundred people into a global movement that reaches hundreds of millions of people around our world. Peace Day, as established by unanimous United Nations resolution in 1981, provides a globally shared date for all humanity to commit to Peace above all differences and to contribute to building a Culture of Peace. David Wick, Executive Director of the Ashland Culture of Peace Commission, was among the early promoters of Peace Day and was an organizer of the first large-scale civil society Peace Day celebration in San Francisco in 1984 a step toward awareness of the Culture of Peace.
This Culture of Peace may be our own environment being in silence, prayer, and meditation. Or it may be in shared virtual events or Covid safe events in person. The United Nations theme this year is “Recovering Better for an Equitable and Sustainable World” which will focus Peace Day observers on initiatives and practices to create a world that works for this and future generations.
To learn more please visit International Day of Peace | United Nations. If you would like to read the original UN Resolution click here https://undocs.org/A/RES/55/282.
There are many Covid safe actions we can take to bring Peace Day into our lives. Just use our creative heart and imagination.
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May Peace Prevail on Earth
“May Peace Prevail On Earth“– Include this universal statement to begin and/or end a program or gathering, as your outgoing phone message or perhaps around one of the thousands of Peace Poles that have been established in communities around the world.
A Virtual Celebration for the
United Nations International Day of Peace
View this heart-lifting video celebrating the International Day of Peace with people and languages from around our planet: 2021 International Day of Peace - Virtual Celebration by International World Peace Rose Gardens - YouTube video here.
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We can also:
*Engage youth in peace-building activities *Peace education events * Participate in Intercultural and interfaith dialogues or workshops on the UN Sustainable Development Goals * Explore Peace Breathing, meditation, and prayer events *Plant a peace pole *Service to others *Feasts for Peace *Writing projects for peace *Yoga *Environmental projects *Programs with government officials *Social justice programs *Peace art activities.
Make a choice and take a step toward peacebuilding.
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Peace Meditations on Sept. 21 at 2pm & 8pm EDT (11am & 5pm PDT)
led by Harpist Tami Briggs
Tami is the founder of "Healing Harps for Global Peace and Unity". Please note: two unique Zoom links below for the two different times. "We will meditate in silence, holding intention for peace for the world. I will play the harp intermittently throughout the hour to keep our vibration high and focused."
JOIN ZOOM MEETING – September 21 at 2 p.m. EDT (11am PDT)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81290163855
JOIN ZOOM MEETING – September 21 at 8 p.m. EDT (5pm PDT)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85281369701
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Global Minute of Silence at 12 Noon
Individuals, communities, families, and workplaces observe this global minute at 12noon in all time zones across the world. You are encouraged to pause at noon each day to take a deep breath, to meditate on, pray for, or envision peace. This “peace wave” is traveling around the world each day and is a shared act of peacebuilding in which all can participate.
Peace Day is Everyday!
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