The International Day of Peace 21 September 2019

Peace is at the heart of all our work at the United Nations. 
And we know peace is much more than a world free of war.

MESSAGE FOR

THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE

21 September 2019

from

António Guterres

United Nations Secretary General

Peace is at the heart of all our work at the United Nations. And we know peace is much more than a world free of war.   It means resilient, stable societies where everyone can enjoy fundamental freedoms and thrive rather than struggle to meet basic needs.   Today peace faces a new danger: the climate emergency, which threatens our security, our livelihoods and our lives.   That is why it is the focus of this year’s International Day of Peace.  And it’s why I am convening a Climate Action Summit.  This is a global crisis.   Only by working together can we make our only home peaceful, prosperous and safe for us and future generations.   On this International Day of Peace, I urge all of you:take concrete climate action and demand it of your leaders.      This is a race we can and must win.

CELEBRATE The International Day of Peace  21 September 2019 2019 Theme: CLIMATE ACTION FOR PEACE Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September. The United Nations General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples. May Peace Prevail On Earth International  will attend The International Day of Peace Student Observance  at the United Nations Headquarters, New York City September 20th Peace Day celebrations will take place at the United Nations Headquarters on Friday, 20 September 2019, The Secretary-General will commence the celebration at 9:00am in the Peace Garden by ringing the Peace Bell and observing a minute of silence followed by a Student Observance from 9:30 a.m. till noon organized by the Education Outreach Section of the Department of Global Communications. Approximately 700 high school and college students will have an opportunity to interact with UN Messengers of Peace, along with youth participating via videoconference from the United Nations Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). The events will be live streamed at webtv.un.org. The International Day of Peace (IDP) is the annual highlight day of The Culture of Peace Initiative (CPI) Click Here to Learn More MPPOE INTL is an active participant of CPI At the World Peace Sanctuary On Peace Day At the World Peace Sanctuary - Wassaic, NY Saturday, September 21 World Peace Flag Ceremony in celebration of the International Day of Peace at 12 noon followed by a Community Potluck Gathering. Rain or Shine. Upon inclement weather, it will be held indoors. rsvp: annmarie@worldpeace.org More Peace Day Events We Support The Peace Day Party Times Square 11am - 2:00pm Saturday - September 21st The Peace Day Party is an annual celebration of the International Day of Peace in the heart of Times Square in New York City. Musicians, dancers, and community activists gather annually to celebrate and wish for peace throughout and beyond the five boroughs.  Our World Peace Flags will be part of the Party celebration! goodnewsplanet.com/peacedayparty The Visionaries Summit Sacramento, CA September 21 May Peace Prevail On Earth International will present a  World Peace Flag Ceremony on Peace Day, 21 September at the Visionaries Summit in Sacramento, California organized by The Shift Network. thevisionariessummit.com Peace Day in Chicago September 23rd Our long time friends and supporter, The Peace School in Chicago, chairs the Peace Day event in collaboration with City officials and activists to host the 41st anniversary event.  A World Peace Flag Ceremony will be part of the program.  buildpeace.org