September 21 | International Day of Peace

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September 21 marks International Peace Day, which has been celebrated by UNESCO since 1981 with the aim of reinforcing the ideals of peace among the peoples of different nations. This year, the day is dedicated to the theme "Together for peace, security, and dignity for all" and will be commemorated with different activities around the world. To mark the day, UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova wrote a message in which she warns of the challenges currently facing world peace.

Irina Bokova also highlights the importance of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and science in the pursuit of world peace, noting that “We need a new comprehensive approach to address root causes, strengthen the rule of law, and foster sustainable development based on dialogue and respect. This guides UNESCO's action to build peace through education, freedom of expression, intercultural dialogue, respect for human rights and cultural diversity, and scientific cooperation."

Read the full message at www.unesco.org