The International Day of Peace

In 2001, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a new resolution 55/282 declaring 21 September of each year as the International Day of Peace. The intention of the resolution is to have the entire world observe a day of peace and nonviolence.

The United Nations' International Day of Peace Vigil

On that day, thousands of groups and millions of individuals throughout the world will dedicate their thoughts and actions to a day of peace, global ceasefire and non-violence. ONE DAY OF PEACE!
Hundreds of observations occurred last year in over 50 countries worldwide. Each year more and more individuals, groups, communities and countries throughout the world are recognizing the significance of committing to One Day of Peace through prayer, meditation and other forms of spiritual observation.

Assisi Peace Festival - International Day of Peace Vigil and Conference

This year, the United Artists for Peace is celebrating its 10th Assisi Peace festival to coincide with the International Day of Peace (IDP) on 21 September.

Peace One Day

Peace One Day is a non-profit organisation whose objective it is to raise global awareness of the United Nations International Day of Peace, now a day of global ceasefire and non-violence, on 21st September annually.

The Declaration of Peace

The Declaration of Peace is a nationwide campaign to establish by September 21, 2007 a concrete and rapid plan for peace in Iraq. People across the United States are signing The Declaration of Peace pledge, a commitment to take action if this plan for peace is not created and activated by Congress by September 21, the International Day of Peace.

OTHER ECUMENICAL INITIATIVES TO PRAY FOR PEACE:

Week of Prayer for World Peace

23th - 30th October 2007: Inaugurated in 1974 in Westminster Abbey, this observance became under the leadership of Dr. Edward Carpenter (later Dean of Westminster) an inter-faith project. A leaflet of prayers from different faiths can be purchased by clicking on the link above.