The International Day of Peace, or also known as the World Peace Day, is observed yearly on the 21st of September. It is a shared date meant specifically for strengthening world peace. The day was originally established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1981, but was set as a period of non-violence and ceasefire in 2001. It was first practiced in 1982, and has since been observed by nations worldwide.

Importance of the Day

Every day, violence, abuse, discrimination, sexism, and racism run rampant in the world. Furthermore, poverty, mass displacement, forced labor, and trafficking are horrible issues negatively impacting millions of people. With a society filled with terror, fear, and uncertainty, peace can no longer be a romanticized fantasy out of reach, but an ideal we actively strive for.