Every year, International Day of Peace is observed across the world on September 21. The annual observance, also known as World Peace Day, is a United Nations-sanctioned holiday dedicated to world peace, which specifically implies the absence of war and violence. The day was established in 1981 and first observed in September 1982 and is kept by many nations, political groups, military groups, and people. Every year, the International Day of Peace is marked across the world with a unique theme to highlight specific aspects of peace and conflict resolution. The International Day of Peace 2023 theme is ‘Actions for Peace: Our Ambition for the #GlobalGoals’. It is a call to action that recognizes our individual and collective responsibility to foster peace. International Day of Peace Quotes To Share With Everyone You Know To Understand the Importance of Building a Peaceful Society.

International Day of Peace 2023 Date

International Day of Peace 2023 will be observed on Thursday, September 21.

International Day of Peace 2023 Theme

The International Day of Peace 2023 theme is ‘Actions for Peace: Our Ambition for the #GlobalGoals’.

International Day of Peace Significance

International Day of Peace is a global event that is aimed to promote peace within and among nations and to cease conflicts. The day serves as a reminder of the importance of peace in the world and encourages communities and nations to work towards a conflict-free future. Fostering peace contributes to the realization of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are aimed at creating a culture of peace for all.

Every year, to mark the day, the United Nations Peace Bell is rung at UN Headquarters in New York City. The bell is cast from coins donated by children from all continents except Africa and was a gift from the United Nations Association of Japan. The inscription on the side of the bell reads, "Long live absolute world peace".

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