21 September marks the International Day of Peace or “Peace Day.” It was officially declared by the United Nations General Assembly in 2001 even though it had been celebrated since 1982. The theme of this year’s International Day of Peace is the “Right of People to Peace”.
What is peace?
Peace can mean many things to different people. In terms of global peace, it can be referred to as a non-violent way of life across the earth. It is an ideal for a world without war where respect, justice and goodwill will prevail amongst the nations of the world. In terms of family life, it can be referred to as family living together calmly where conflict is resolved through open communication and respect for each other’s views.
The main objective of Peace Day is to provide an opportunity for individuals and organisations to promote peace across the world. Already thousands of individuals and corporations have committed themselves to promote the ideal of peace at different levels. In Australia, for example, Think Peace Net is committed to the promotion of peace through the education of young children in primary schools and young adults in high schools. A link to their website can be found below.
Whatever your ideal of peace is, UWS encourages you to join the celebration. Take some time to yourself to reflect upon the contribution you can make to achieve a peaceful world.
Resources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peace
http://www.un.org/en/events/peaceday/