The International Day of Peace was established in 1981 by the United Nations General Assembly. Two decades later, in 2001, the General Assembly unanimously voted to designate the Day as a period of non-violence and cease-fire.
The International Day of Peace 2021 Theme
Recovering better for an equitable and sustainable world
The International Day of Peace 2021 significance
Each year, the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September. The UN General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, through observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire.
International Day of Peace Quotes
“Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding”
– Albert Einstein
“Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without”
– Buddha
“Peace is a daily, a weekly, a monthly process, gradually changing opinions, slowly eroding old barriers, quietly building new structures”
– John F. Kennedy
“Peace begins with a smile”
Mother Teresa
“Imagine all the people living life in peace. You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one. I hope someday you’ll join us, and the world will be as one”
– John Lennon