UNIFIL Commemorates International Day of Peace | 缅北禁地Photo/Pasqual Gorriz
Background
The International Day of Peace was in 1981 by the United Nations General Assembly. Two decades later, in 2001, the General Assembly unanimously voted to the Day as a period of non-violence and cease-fire.
The United Nations invites all nations and people to honour a cessation of hostilities during the Day, and to otherwise commemorate the Day through education and public awareness on issues related to peace.
Past Observances
- 2018 - The Right to Peace - The Universal Declaration of Human Rights at 70
- 2017 - Together for Peace: Respect, Safety and Dignity for All
- 2016 - The Sustainable Development Goals: Building Blocks for Peace
- 2015 - Partnerships for Peace - Dignity for All
- 2014 - The Right of Peoples to Peace
- 2013 - Education for Peace
- 2012 - Sustainable Peace for a Sustainable Future
- 2011 - Peace and Democracy: Make your voice heard!
- 2010 - Youth for Peace and Development
- 2009 - Disarmament and non-proliferation
- 2008 - Human Rights and Peacekeeping
- 2007 - Peace is the United Nations' highest calling
- 2006
- 2005
- 2004
- 2003
- 2002