International Day of Peace 2022: History, Significance, Celebrations and Theme

International Day of Peace is observed annually on 21st September and it is UN recognized event which advocates for world peace and end of conflicts

The International Day of Peace, also officially known as World Peace Day, is a United Nations recognized holiday observed annually on 21st September worldwide. 

This day is dedicated to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and people around the world. It gives a message to all that we all can achieve much more by working together instead of fighting with each other. 

It also aims to end all of the ongoing conflicts in the world so that they can be resolved peacefully and thus can be prevented from spreading all over the world which can force all of our world into a major conflict which could cause serious consequences to humanity and our world. 

Event International Day of Peace
Date September 21, 2022
Day Wednesday
Significance This day is dedicated to promoting peace ideals
Observed by World wide

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International Day of Peace History: 

Peace is possible. Throughout history, most societies have lived in peace most of the time. Today, we are much less likely to die in war than our parents or grandparents. Especially after the second world war since the formation of the United Nations we have avoided any major serious conflict in the world. Although many small scale warfares, civil wars and proxy wars have taken place in recent times too but still our world is experiencing the long peace since the second world war. 

And it is also clear that human beings also understood from a long time that peace is very important. As the the first recorded peace movements were the Peace of God (989 AD) and Truce of God (1027 AD) brought about from the desire to curb violence by limiting the days and times nobility could practice violence.

In 1981, the United Nations General Assembly declared the third Tuesday of September as International Day of Peace after passing a resolution for it which was sponsored by the United Kingdom and Costa Rica. The date initially chosen was the regular opening day of the annual sessions of the General Assembly, the third Tuesday of September. With an purpose to strengthen the ideals of peace across the world. 

Two decades after establishing this day of observance, in 2001, the assembly moved the date to be observed annually on September 21. And then since 2002 it annually celebrated on 21st September only. And during this year the UN also declared this event also as a day of global ceasefire and non-violence. 

To check whether the ideals of peace and non-violence are being applied everywhere in the world, United Nations also decided to present reports on it every year. And in this way they now releases Global Peace Index every year. And since 2008 Iceland has been continuously ranked as the most peaceful country in the world. 

International Day of Peace Significance: 

Life is better in a world where peace exists and that is the motive of this day as well to advocate for peace and non-violence across the world. On this day we look to those who have been peacemakers and peacekeepers to pay them respect and tributes for their contributions and also to learn what we can each do individually to make the world a more peaceful place.

The message of peace is a very simple message and we all must have listened about it and its importance since our childhood through parents and schools. But despite knowing it we must accept that reality is far different and everyone is kind of insecure of each other which leads to various conflicts between various states or people groups.

And that's what is the problem with our world we know that war and violence is never an answer to resolve conflicts but it only increases the hatred for each other around the world. For now we have avoided a major world conflict since world war 2 but looking at current scenarios we can't guarantee that we are not gonna have a world war 3 still it is very unlikely to happen but why take a chance when we can stop fighting now only. 

War causes endless suffering we have seen example of it many times in the past ve it the second world war or the first one about millions of people were perished from our world during these wars. So it is for sure that with the current technology and powerful weapons that we have today have the potential to wipe out human race from the planet. 

This day thus encourages people to refrain themselves from participating in violence and advocating for war as it is seen that many times people emotionally arvocates for war as without people support it becomes extremely hard for the leaders to start a conflict or war even if they are dictators. So as a people it is our responsibility to always speak against war and always advocate for peace. 


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International Day of Peace Celebrations: 

On International Day of Peace, individuals and organizations around the world participate in activities and host many events centered on a set theme for the year. Activities vary from private events to public ceremonies, festivals, and concerts sending the message of peace to large audiences around the world. 

Educational institutes around the world also plays their role by arranging art exhibitions and lessons for students to discuss how different cultures celebrate peace and to learn about conflict and wars in history so that mistakes are not repeated. Sometimes they organizes rallies of students to deliver the message of peace to the masses. 

On an individual level, people also take part in activities like planting trees, setting caged animals free or putting aside their differences and embracing people which they have fought before as acts like these helps in spreading the message of peace and love.

The Peace Bell was donated by the United Nations Association of Japan in 1954. It has become tradition to ring the bell twice a year, first at the the first day of spring, at the Vernal Equinox, and on 21st September to celebrate the International Day for Peace.

International Day of Peace Theme: 

Every year the UN also designates a specific theme for this day as a way to encourage people to focus on it. The theme for this year's 2022 International Day of Peace is "End Racism. Build Peace." 

As conflicts continue to erupt across the globe, causing people to flee, we have seen race-based discrimination at borders. As COVID-19 keeps attacking our communities, we have seen how certain racial groups have been hit much harder than others. As economies suffer, we have seen hate speech and violence directed at racial minorities.


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We all have a role to play in establishing peace. And tackling racism is a crucial way to contribute. We can work to dismantle the structures that fills racism in our minds. We can support movements for equality and human rights everywhere. We can speak out against hate speech both offline and online. We can promote anti-racism through education and reparatory justice.

Most Searched FAQs on International Day of Peace: 

1. When is International Day of Peace is observed? 

International Day of Peace is observed annually on 21st September worldwide. 

2. When was International Day of Peace established? 

International Day of Peace was established in 1981. 

3. What is theme for International Day of Peace 2022? 

The theme for International Day of Peace 2022 is "End Racism. Build Peace." 

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