Every year, the International Day of Peace is observed on September 21. The day is also known as World Peace Day. The day strengthens the ideals of peace amongst everyone.
United Nations International Day of Peace recognizes the efforts of those people who have worked hard to end the conflicts and promote peace. It is also a day of ceasefire personal or political.
International Day of Peace 2019 theme
This year, the theme for International Day of Peace 2019 is ‘Climate Action for Peace’. The theme focuses on the need for combating climate change as a way to protect and promote peace throughout the world. As per the United Nations, climate change causes clear threats to international peace and security.
Due to natural disasters, millions of people are forced to leave their homes and seek safety.
International Day of Peace history
In 1981, the International Day of Peace was established by the UN resolution. The first time it was celebrated in 1982. Earlier till 2002, it was celebrated on the third Tuesday of September each year. After that assembly decided to celebrate International Day of Peace on September 21.
The main focus of declaring September 21 as International Day of Peace is to encourage people to work in cooperation and to maintain worldwide peace.
Therefore, on 21 September every year, UN International Day of Peace is celebrated to encourage people about worldwide peace which can be achieved by focusing on and understanding the factors of climate change.
