International Day of Peace – 21 September

• The International Day of Peace (IDP) is observed every year on 21 September.
• The IDP was established by the United Nations (UN) to emphasize the global commitment to peace, non-violence, and conflict resolution.
• The theme of the 2023 IDP is “Action for Peace: Our Ambition for the #GlobalGoals”.
• This theme emphasizes both individual and collective responsibilities in promoting peace.
• To ensure the success of these goals, it calls for the participation of various actors, including the world’s 1.2 billion youth.

The topic focuses on three key areas

1. Fighting inequality
2. Taking action on climate change
3. Promote and protect human rights

International Peace Day

• United Nations Resolution 36/67 (1981): The International Day of Peace began with the adoption of United Nations Resolution 36/67 on September 30, 1981.
• Selection of the third Tuesday of September: Following a United Nations resolution, it was decided that the International Day of Peace would be celebrated annually on the third Tuesday of September.
• Inaugural Ceremony (1982): The first official observance of the International Day of Peace took place on 21 September 1982.
• Official designation of September 21 (2001): An important development in the history of this day occurred in 2001 when September 21 was officially established as the International Day of Peace.