The United Nation General Assembly declared the International Day of Peace in 2001 and called on all nations to observe a day of global ceasefire and non-violence and invites all people everywhere in the world to honour a cessation of hostilities throughout the day.
The date for 2017 is set on 21 September 2017 with the main theme on Peace.
The titles for 2014 until 2017 are as follows:
2014: The Right of People to Peace
2015: Partnership for Peace – Dignity for All
2016: The Sustainable Development Goals – Building Blocks for Peace
2017: Together for Peace – Safety, Respect, Safety and Dignity for All
This year 2017, the International Day of Peace will focus on engaging and mobilizing people throughout the world to show support for refugees and migrants. Its messages will be shared with communities hosting refugees and migrants as well as people concerned that refugees and migrants may bring physical and economic insecurity to their lives.
The Day will highlight solidarity with refugees and migrants and showcase the shared benefits of migration to economies and nations, while also acknowledging legitimate concerns of host communities. Ultimately, it will be about bringing people together and reminding them of their common humanity.
Young people will have a vital role to play. For example, they can volunteer to welcome and help refugees and migrants in their communities. They can also extend the hand of friendship to young refugees and migrants who they might meet in their classrooms and neighborhoods.
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