The Story of International Peace Day

•The International Day of Peace was first established in 1981 by a resolution 36/67 of the United Nations General Assembly to coincide with its opening session every September.•In 2001 the resolution 55/282 was strengthened to make date September 21 the official date annually. It was voted unanimoiusly. •International peace Day is meant to be a day of nonviolence and cease-fire. •Today, on International Peace Day there are many celebrations and peace marches to homor world peace in cities and countries worldwide.

This is a suggested Framework to help you create awareness about Peace Day, foster participation, and provide a sense of global unity through parallel activities. Reflection - Education - Celebration these three types of activities for honoring peace day are intended to inspire and invite Peace Day planning at all levels.

One: Reflectioncontemplation, musings, meditations, vigils,

thoughtfulness

Provides a time for meditations, vigils, prayer, observances of any/all faiths and

spiritual paths as well as non-religious introspective activities, events and

ceremonies.

Two: Education Education 2013 THEME:

“ EDUCATION For Peace ”The 2013 International Day of Peace

theme, Education For Peace , was inspired by the U.N. Secretary General’s Education

First campaign. The theme highlights education as an important path toward a

more peaceful

Three: Celebration

Rejoice, Observe, PerformProvides for gatherings of all sizes that

explore, build and celebrate unity, community and sense of common

humanity.

SymbolsThe peace dove flying with an olive branch in its beak is one of the most commonly featured symbols for the day. In Judaism, Christianity, and Islam a white dove is generally a sign for peace. The dove can also represent “hope for peace” or a peace offering from one person

to another, hence the phrase “to extend an olive branch”. Often, the dove is represented as still in flight

to remind people of its role as messenger.

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