First celebrated on 21 September 1981, the International Day of Peace was a movement started by the United Nations in order to promote peace, and hopefully the at least temporary cessation of conflict in combat zones. The day is observed by all of the 193 United Nations Member States across the world. World Peace Day can also be observed as a time of introspective thought, where people around the
world can contemplate the meaning of their lives, work, families, and see if there are opportunities where they can make ‘peace’ in their own lives. Many cities and countries across the globe will also hope to observe a Minute of Silence, where they remember lives lost and trauma experienced by those who are not fortunate enough to live in a peaceful environment. The International Day of Peace is multi-pronged, and has expanded to include many different aspects, all of which are essential for the progression of our planet to a more peaceful place. Everything from land mine problems in parts of Africa and Asia, to environmental travesties taking place in the beautiful canopies of the Amazon rainforest, the goal is that for at least one day, our world can live together in peace. To learn more about the International Day of Peace, please visit their website: http://internationaldayofpeace.org/.
