Peace Events: International Day of Peace--30th Anniversary!
September 21, 2011
Join in a global celebration of the ideals of peace and non-violence on September 21, 2011, the International Day of Peace.
The United Nations' International Day of Peace - marked every year on September 21 - is a global holiday when individuals, communities, nations, and governments highlight efforts to end conflict and promote peace.
Established by a U.N. resolution in 1981, "Peace Day" has grown to include millions of people around the world who participate in all kinds of events, large and small. The observance is to be a day of strengthening the ideals of peace and alleviating tensions and causes of conflict.
