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International Day of Peace: September 21

Since 9/11, the world's attention has been focused on terror, fear and war. But behind the scenes, a worldwide movement for a better world has been growing, bringing us hope for a more peaceful, just and sustainable future.

The United Nations has proposed a tangible goal that will help unite our global community and shift our consciousness. The world is joining together to create a Global Ceasefire and humanity's first day of peace in our homes, our communities and between nations on the International Day of Peace, September 21, 2003.

If we can create one day of peace, we will realize that we can work together to create a culture of peace, one day at a time.
Each of us can help create a better and safer future by working together to make Peace Day the biggest event in history.

Last year, Peace Day events and activities on the International Day of Peace took place in 98 countries. This year, the United Nations, governments, states, cities, groups, organizations and ordinary citizens aim to inspire more than 1 billion people to be involved in Peace Day activities on September 21.

The International Day of Peace Vigil is a 24-hour vigil for peace and nonviolence organized in places of worship, neighborhoods and communities all around the world.

A major effort is being made to convince governments and the peoples of the world to heed the United Nations call for a Global Ceasefire on the International Day of Peace.

A global Proclamations for Peace campaign is creating a tangible way to measure support of the International Day of Peace on the international, national, state and local levels.

A simple Peace Pledge is empowering both young and old to be involved in helping to create this day of peace, inspiring the theme of a culture of peace to become the center of dialogue in our communities and between nations. How will you share the spirit of peace on September 21?

Organizations and groups around the world are urged to become supporters of the International Day of Peace.
The international community can share flyers, ideas and other resources that can be printed from this website, making it easier to help spread awareness about Peace Day and the many events and activities that will be taking place on September 21.

A Countdown to Peace was launched to build up awareness and excitement in the growing Peace Day campaign as we countdown together to the International Day of Peace.

There are so many ways that you can help to spread hope for humanity's first day of peace.

Help build a better world one day at a time. Join the Countdown to Peace Day today.
(For information go to www.internationaldayofpeace.org)