The International Day of Peace was established in 1981 by a resolution of the UN General Assembly. In 2001 the date was fixed on September 21.
"In 2021, as we heal from the COVID-19 pandemic, we are inspired to think creatively and collectively about how to help everyone recover better, how to build resilience, and how to transform our world into one that is more equal, more just, equitable, inclusive, sustainable, and healthier."
Peace Day Agenda:
1. Journal queries
2. Raise awareness
3. Make Peace Stones
4. Peace vigil
1. Journal queries: Consider and list ways I can work for peace this fall and winter.
This year, the theme, “Recovering better for an equitable and sustainable world” reminds us that to be able to recover from the devastation of the pandemic, we must make peace with one another. We are confronting a common enemy; we are not each other’s enemy.
1. Journal queries
2. Raise awareness
3. Make Peace Stones
4. Peace vigil
1. Journal queries: Consider and list ways I can work for peace this fall and winter.
How can I teach peace?
How can I celebrate peace?
How can I express peace in my art and writing?
How can I live peace?2. Raise Awareness:
This year, the theme, “Recovering better for an equitable and sustainable world” reminds us that to be able to recover from the devastation of the pandemic, we must make peace with one another. We are confronting a common enemy; we are not each other’s enemy.
And we must make peace with nature. Climate change is not on pause. What we need is a green and sustainable global economy that produces jobs, reduces emissions, and builds resilience to climate impacts.
Each year I choose a project for Peace Day. One year we made peace flags; once I invited friends to watch a video about Peace Day; and once we made a peace poster in my art class. A couple of years ago I found the website for Pinwheels for Peace, and I was inspired to make pinwheels with one of my students. (That project is described here.)
This year I decided to repeat what I did last year: Make Peace Stones to give away.
Supplies: Round rocks and glass stones, paint pens, spray varnish (optional)
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| Washing stones |
1. Clean stones and let dry.
2. Draw peace signs with paint pens and seal with spray varnish, if you want.
3. Leave on a sidewalk with a sign! "Today is the International Day of Peace. Please take a Peace Stone."
4. Peace vigil at noon today:
Whatever you choose to do, please pause at 12 Noon local time and join people all across the globe in a Minute of Silence / Moment of Peace.
Whatever you choose to do, please pause at 12 Noon local time and join people all across the globe in a Minute of Silence / Moment of Peace.
Minute of Silence / Moment of Peace - In 1984, in commemoration of the annual International Day of Peace and in solidarity with the United Nations, the NGO Pathways To Peace inaugurated the Minute of Silence at 12:00 Noon in each time zone, resulting in a “Peace Wave” around the world. Individuals, organizations, communities and nations are invited to participate in this shared and practical act of peacebuilding on September 21.
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