Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September.
The General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples.
The theme for 2017 is “Together for Peace: Respect, Safety and Dignity for All.”
The theme honours the spirit of TOGETHER, a global initiative that promotes respect, safety and dignity for everyone forced to flee their homes and those leaving in search of a better life.
TOGETHER unites the organizations of the United Nations System, the 193 Member States of the United Nations, the private sector, civil society, academic institutions and individual citizens in a global partnership in support of diversity, non-discrimination and acceptance of refugees and migrants.
It was initiated during the United Nations Summit for Refugees and Migrants on 19 September 2016.
This year, the International Day of Peace focuses on engaging and mobilizing people throughout the world to show support for refugees and migrants.
Its messages are shared with communities hosting refugees and migrants, as well as people concerned that refugees and migrants may bring physical and economic insecurity to their lives.
The Day highlights solidarity with refugees and migrants and showcase the shared benefits of migration to economies and nations, while also acknowledging legitimate concerns of host communities.
Ultimately, it is about bringing people together and reminding them of their common humanity.
September 21 is International Day of Peace, which originated in 1989 by the United Nations (UN) General Assembly.
A few decades later, the General Assembly declared to make the day a " period of non-violence and cease-fire."
Peace Day is the opportunity for “strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples.”
To commemorate the day, a #PeaceDayChallenge was created by the U.S. Institute of Peace to bring people together not just to observe the day, but to take action.
To raise awareness for all issues related to peace, world organizations and peaceful influencers are spreading the message peace for everyone.
Even though September 21 is the day designated to celebrate peace, it does not have to stop there.
The purpose of the movement is to embrace tranquility for all, not only just for one day, The movement aims to create a world where people everywhere can unite, despite their differences.
