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For another meaning of World Peace Day, see Institute of All Nations for Advanced Studies . For Another Meaning of World Peace Day, see Institute of All Nations for Advanced Studies .
The International Day of Peace , also known asthe World Peace Day , occurs annually on 21 September. The International Day of Peace, Also known as the World Peace Day, on 21 September Occurs Annually. It is dedicated to peace , and specifically the absence of war, such as might be occasioned by a temporary ceasefire in a combat zone. It is dedicated to peace , and specifically the Absence of war, Such as occasioned by Might Be a temporaryceasefire in a combat zone. It is observed by many nations, political groups, military groups, and peoples. It is Observed by Many Nations, Political groups, military groups, and peoples. The first year this holiday was celebrated was 1981. The first year This Holiday Celebrated WAS WAS 1981.
To inaugurate the day, the " Peace Bell " is rung at UN Headquarters (in New York City, United States). Toinaugurate the day, the " Peace Bell "is rung at UN Headquarters (in New York City, United States). The bell is cast from coins donated by children from all continents apart from Africa. The bell is cast from coins donated by children from all continents apart from Africa. It was given as a gift by the United Nations Association of Japan, and is referred to as "a reminder of the human cost ofwar." It Was Given as a gift by the United Nations Association of Japan, and is Referred to as "a reminder of the human cost of war." The inscription on its side reads: "Long live absolute world peace." [ 1 ] The inscription on ITS side reads: "Long live absolute world peace." [1]
Individuals can also wear White Peace Doves to commemorate the International Day of Peace, which are badges in theshape of a dove produced by a non-profit in Canada. Also Individuals Can Peace White Doves wear to commemorate the International Day of Peace, Whi
History
[ edit ] 1981 1981 The United Nations General Assembly declared, in a resolution sponsored by the United Kingdom and Costa Rica , [ 2 ] the third Tuesday of September/the opening day of regular sessions of the General Assembly as theInternational Day of Peace devoted to commemorating and strengthening the ideals of peace. [ 3 ] The United Nations General Assembly declared, in a resolution sponsored by the United Kingdom and Costa Rica , the third Tuesday of September / the opening day of regular sessions of the General Assembly as the International Day of Peace Devoted to commemorating and Strengthening the Ideals of peace.
[ edit ]1982 1982 Tuesday, 21 September 1982, was the first occurrence of the International Day of Peace. Tuesday, 21 September 1982 Was the first occurrence of the International Day of Peace.
[ edit ] 20012001 In 2001 the opening day of the General Assembly was scheduled for 11 September, and Secretary General Kofi Annan drafted a message recognizing that observance of International Peace Day on 11September. [ 4 ] That year the day was changed from the third Tuesday to specifically the twenty-first day of September, to take effect in 2002. In 2001 the opening day of the General Assembly Scheduled for 11 September WAS, and Secretary General Kofi Annan a message Drafted Recognizing Observance of International Peace That Day on 11 September. That year the day was changed from the third Tuesday tospecifically the twenty-first day of September, to take effect in 2002. A new resolution was passed by the General Assembly, [ 2 ] sponsored by the United Kingdom (giving credit to Peace One Day ) and Costa Rica (the sponsors of the original day) to give the Day of Peace a fixed date and declare it as a global ceasefire day. [ 5 ] A new resolution by the General WAS Passed Assembly,[] sponsored by...