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International Day of Peace 2022, Theme & How is it Started?

International Day of Peace 2022: Every year all around the world International Day of Peace or World Peace Day is marked on September 21. International Day of Peace is observed to focus on the ideals of peace. World Peace Day 2022 makes people aware that peace must be maintained within and among the people of the Nation. The ideology of peace should be promoted and one should not get involved in the activities such as war and violence. The ace-based discrimination at the borders is focused on the page of the United Nation on International Day of Peace 2022. The symbol that is associated with the International Day of Peace is the Dove. In this article, we have discussed the History, Significance, and Theme of the International Day of Peace 2022.

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International Day of Peace 2022: How it Started?

In 1981, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed to observe the International Day of Peace. The official declaration to celebrate the International Day of Peace on September 21 was made by the UN General Assembly in 2001. Till then World Peace Day was commemorated on the inaugural session of the UN General Assembly. Every year the inaugural session of UN General Assembly is held on the third Tuesday of September.

In 1954, The United Nations Association of Japan granted the Peace Bell. The Peace Bell is rung twice in a year once on the Vernal Equinox, the first day of spring and the other at 21st September on the occasion of World Peace Day. The ringing of Peace Bell is followed as a tradition.

International Day of Peace 2022: Significance

International Day of Peace is commemorated to highlight the significance of world peace among the citizens. To maintain a healthy relation and achieve peace the people must have a goal of longer time duration and broader thinking capability. It is the work of each and every individual to spread peace among their families and friends. International Day of Peace is celebrated by observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire. On World Peace Day the Secretary-General of the United Nations rings the Peace Bell so that peace is maintained over the entire world. The Representatives of Permanent Missions and officials of the UN Secretariat are also present on the occasion.

International Day of Peace 2022: Theme

The Theme for International Day of Peace 2022 is “End Racism. Build Peace”. The International Day of Peace 2022 is being celebrated with the aim to create a new world that will be free from racism and racial discrimination.

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FAQs: International Day of Peace 2022

Q.1 When is International Day of Peace celebrated?

Ans. International Day of Peace is celebrated every year on the 21st of September.

Q.2 What is the Theme for International Day of Peace 2022?

Ans. The Theme for International Day of Peace 2022 is “End Racism. Build Peace”.

Q.3 When did United Nations General Assembly decided to observe World Peace Day?

Ans. In 1981, the United Nations General Assembly decided to observe World Peace Day.

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