40 years ago, people around the world came together in San Francisco, the birthplace of the United Nations, to celebrate the passage of the United Nations resolution establishing the International Day of Peace (Peace Day).
What is The International Day of Peace?
The International Day of Peace (“Peace Day”) is observed around the world each year on 21 September. Established in 1981 by unanimous United Nations resolution, Peace Day provides a globally shared date for all humanity to commit to Peace above all differences and to contribute to building a Culture of Peace.
Let us all create Peace Day every day!
Theme of International Day of Peace 2025
End Racism, Build Peace is the theme of this year’s Peace Day. Racism is when you as an intuition, individual or society have a negative perception about others’ ethnicity. It is a known fact that prejudice on the basis of skin tone, caste, religion and nationality remained the key element of disharmony in societies. People’s sentiments are strongly attached to their ethnic values.
The incidents of discrimination and ultimate negativity have triggered anarchy and unrest in multiple advanced nations of this world. As the world is a global village, such anarchy poses a major threat to its peace and may engage the entire world into distress. Therefore, the theme of Peace Day 2022 focuses to eliminate racism so that harmony could be restored on this planet.
World Peace Day Symbols
Dove is the symbol of Peace for the observance of this day. The bird that is tranquil in nature, universally represents the signs of amity and love. Therefore, the United Nations has officially declared Dove, the emblematic partner of their Peace mission in the world. The dove will spread the message this year to end racism and let society flourish with harmony.