International Day of Peace, September 21, is an opportunity for individuals, organizations and nations to create practical acts of Peace on a shared date.   On this day, millions of people worldwide participate in events such as concerts, vigils & workshops for peace.

In 1981, on the 20th anniversary of the United Nations General Assembly, a UN resolution declared that the International Day of Peace "will serve as a reminder to all peoples that our Organization, with all its limitations, is a living instrument in the service of peace and should serve all of us here within the Organization as a constantly pealing bell reminding us that our permanent commitment, above all interests or differences of any kind, is to peace.   May this Peace Day indeed be a day of peace."

Peace Day can be observed by anybody, anywhere.  

It is not necessary to organize events or participate in group activities.  It can be as simple as lighting a candle at home or meditate on peace.  In 2006, over 3500 events in 200 countries were organized. 

Some examples of how Peace Day is observed:

• People throughout the world join together in one minute of silence in common commitment to Peace.


• Organizations hold conferences and workshops about Peace and conflict resolution.

• Schools organize Peace Day events, where students get an opportunity to express their ideas about Peace and how to accomplish Peace.

• Places of worship organize Peace Day Prayer and/or meditation.


• Musicians and other performers dedicate their work on September 21 to Peace.


• September 21 is declared an official Day of Peace by Mayors, Governors or other decision makers.

• Individuals write letters to local newspapers about International Day of Peace and/or other issues related to Peace.

In establishing the International Day of Peace, the United Nations General
Assembly decided that it would be appropriate

"to devote a specific time to concentrate the efforts of the United Nations and its Member States, as well as of the whole of mankind, to promoting the
ideals of peace and to giving positive evidence of their commitment to peace
in all viable ways...;  (The International Day of Peace) should be devoted to
commemorating and strengthening the ideals of peace both within and
among all nations and peoples."

See past Peace Day Reports

1.   First of all, you need to be a registered user on WiserEarth. Create your profile here.

2.  If you belong to a nonprofit organization working in the field of social justice, peace, human rights or the environment, you may want to add your organization to the WiserEarth directory. Look under the Help section to find WiserEarth guidelines for organizations.

3.  To add your event, click on Add an Event in the Culture of Peace Initiative's Group Page

4.  Add basic information about your event, such as date, time, location and contact information. In Keywords, enter "Peace Day".

5.  In Areas of Focus, we suggest that you choose "Peace and Peacemaking" as well as other areas that fit your organization.

6.  In the About section, write a short description of your event. Format the text by using the tools on the right side.

7.  If you wish to further connect your event to the Culture of Peace Initiative, insert a link to the CPI community hub.

You can also put the International Day of Peace button or the Culture of Peace Initiative Button on your event page. This will make it easier for people to find it.

• A film made by students to pledge their committment to peace on September 21, 2007
• Palm Springs, USA 2006
  

  
  
  
•  Japan 2006
  

  
  
  
•  Morocco 2006
  

  
  
  
• Jane Gooddall 2006
  Peace Day Message
  
  
  
  
• Edmonton, Canada 2006
  
  
  
  
• Edmonton, Canada 2006