International Day Of Peace 2023

Date, Theme, and Significance

Every year on September 21, people around the world celebrate the International Day of Peace, a day meant to spread nonviolence and peace. The promotion of the pursuit of peace is the main focus of this day. This occasion serves as a reminder for people from many backgrounds and nations to reflect on the idea of international harmony.

This day has been designated by the UN General Assembly as a time to enhance the values of peace through a 24-hour period of nonviolence and a cease-fire.

The year's theme is "Actions for Peace: Our Ambition for the #GlobalGoals." The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and building peace are the focus of this theme, which is a call to action for all people.

The SDGs are a group of 17 objectives that seek to make the world a better place for everyone by eradicating poverty, hunger, inequality, and injustice. The International Day of Peace serves as a reminder that cooperation is required to create a more peaceful world, which is vital for accomplishing the Sustainable Development Goals.

Peace is needed now more than ever," declared UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. Tens of millions of people are being evicted from their homes as a result of war and conflict, which is wreaking havoc, causing poverty, and causing hunger. The climate is in complete turmoil. Even peaceful nations are engulfed in glaring disparities and political polarization.

We may all observe the International Day of Peace by increasing our knowledge of peace and conflict resolution, spreading the word about the value of peace, giving our support to organizations that promote peace, and working to bring about peace in our own neighborhoods.