2017 International Day of Peace
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International Day of PEACE
21 September 2017 #peaceday
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www.internationaldayofpeace.org
Together for PEACE
Respect, Safety & Dignity for All
What is it?
Each year, the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September and
is devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples.
This year, the International Day of Peace will focus on engaging and mobilizing people throughout
the world to show support for refugees and migrants.
What is this year’s theme?
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, dignity, diversity,
non-discrimination and acceptance of refugees and migrants.
How can you participate?
Volunteer to welcome and help refugees and migrants in your community or extend the hand
of friendship to young refugees and migrants who you might meet in your classrooms and
neighbourhoods. Take a look at this map to find out if an event is taking place near you on the
International Day of Peace and become part of the celebrations by sharing it on social media
using #peaceday and #jointogether. Join us on 15 September for the global student video
conference from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., EDT via webtv.un.org
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TWEET FROM THE SECRETARY-GENERAL 
True peace requires building bridges, combating discrimination, standing up for #HumanRights- #UNSG @antonioguterres #PeaceDay #JoinTogether
Proclamations Declare the International Day of Peace
Citizen groups have succeeded in getting official proclamations declaring declare observances of the International Day of Peace in their States.
Peace Day Philly obtained a beautiful resolution from the Pennsylvania legislature “Recognizing September 21, 2017, as “International Day of Peace; expressing support of its ideals and principles; and encouraging Pennsylvanians to meaninfully engage at this worldwide event.”
Students at South School Holbrook assisted in passing a bill through Massachusetts State government in 2016 declaring 21st September as the International Day of Peace in Massachusetts.
Does your State, County or Town recognize the International Day of Peace?
2017 International Day of Peace
Together for Peace on the International Day of Peace
UN Academic Impact sent this guidance note to 3,600 academic subscribers around the world.
Secretary-General Antonio GuterresTWEET FROM THE SECRETARY-GENERAL
True peace requires building bridges, combating discrimination, standing up for #HumanRights- #UNSG @antonioguterres #PeaceDay #JoinTogether
Proclamations Declare the International Day of Peace
Massachusetts IDP Proclamation 2016
Citizen groups have succeeded in getting official proclamations declaring declare observances of the International Day of Peace in their States.
Peace Day Philly obtained a beautiful resolution from the Pennsylvania legislature “Recognizing September 21, 2017, as “International Day of Peace; expressing support of its ideals and principles; and encouraging Pennsylvanians to meaninfully engage at this worldwide event.”
Students at South School Holbrook assisted in passing a bill through Massachusetts State government in 2016 declaring 21st September as the International Day of Peace in Massachusetts.
Does your State, County or Town recognize the International Day of Peace?
Two Animated Videos Illustrate “Together for Peace”
The United Nations Department of Public Information Education Outreach Section has launched two animated videos to support the Together initiative. See them HERE.
“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 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.
“In times of insecurity, communities that look different become convenient scapegoats,” said United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres. “We must resist cynical efforts to divide communities and portray neighbours as ‘the other’. Discrimination diminishes us all. It prevents people — and societies — from achieving their full potential.” He added, “Together, let us stand up against bigotry and for human rights. Together, let us build bridges. Together, let us transform fear into hope.”
Download the IDP poster at
#PeaceDay #JoinTogether
What are your plans to observe the 2017 International Day of Peace?
Post your IDP plans at http://internationaldayofpeace.org/event-map/
Take part in 11 Days of Global Unity, leading up to the International Day of Peace
Play the Global Unity Games/Building Bridges, starting on Sept. 9 and culminating on World Peace Weekend, Sept. 23-24, organized by the Compassion Games and Unify
Have your classroom fold and exchange Peace Cranes
Post all of your events building a culture of peace on the Global Unity Calendar at http://globalunitycalendar.org
Plan to observe a Minute of Silence at 12 noon on September 21
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Follow the International Day of Peace #PeaceDay on Facebook
MAY PEACE PREVAIL ON EARTH
Thought for the Day…