September 21, 2009: May Peace Prevail On Earth
Established in 1981 by the United Nations, this special day is set aside for all nations and all people to observe a 24 hour cease-fire. In 2001 this day became a fixed day on Fall Equinox.
A tradition for this day is to observe a minute of silence at noon. Find out more about this day and other special events on this lens. Show YOUR commitment to world peace and join in!
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(International Day of Peace is September 21, 2009)
Highlights
How Much Do You Know About International Peace Day?
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"Peace is one of humanity's most precious needs. It is also the United Nation's highest calling."
Peace Day History
All About International Day of Peace
"Twenty-four hours is not a long time. But it is long enough to look over the barricades, or through the barbed wire, to see if there is another path."
Secretary-General Kofi Annan
New York, 21 September 2005
At United Nations Headquarters in New York, International Day of Peace is marked each year with a special ceremony near the Peace Bell.
During the opening ceremony, at noon local time, the President of the Assembly invites the delegates to stand for a minute of silence in observance of the Day.
Dedicate a peace pole, make peace flags, take a moment of silence at noon, text a message or join a concert. One voice, your voice CAN make a difference.
- What Is Peace Day?
- Read more about the history of this day and United Nations' involvement in fostering acts of peace, globally and locally.
- Find or Organize an Event
- Events all around the world are scheduled for September 21. Join one or start your own.
- Join in via the Internet on Sept 21
- Join others from around the world in celebration of this day of peace.
- Become a Fan on Facebook!
- International Day of Peace has it's own Facebook Fan page.
- Peacebuilding
- Peace building is different from peacemaking or peacekeeping. Find out more here.
- The Peace Flag Project
- Based on Tibetan prayer flags that cast their prayers to the winds, the peace flag project fosters making flags that hold people's dreams and wishes. Find out more here.
- The Peace Pole Project
- "May peace prevail on Earth" is the prayer and mantra used on Peace Day. More than 200,000 peace poles have been planted around the world. Find out more here.
- Culture of Peace News Network
- The Culture of Peace News Network is THE place to find out what is going on around the world and join in discussions with others. Here you'll find readers exchanging information about events, experiences, books, music, and web news that promote a culture of peace. It's a self-sustaining community with input by its creators including YOU.
The History of the Japanese Peace Bell
The peace bell was a gift to the United Nations by Japan in 1954. It was made by coins from 60 different nations which were collected by children from delegates of the United Nations in 1951.
The Japanese writing on one side says, "Long live world peace."
The bell is tolled on the first day of Spring and International Day of Peace as well as takes part in ceremonies on Earth Day.
Peace Bell Photos
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Where Did That Peace Symbol Come From?
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The Birth Of The Peace Symbol
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The Peace symbol made its first public appearance April 4,1958 in a DAC march in Britain. There are many stories of how, when, and where and who created this symbol that means a lot of things from peace to love and a lot in between. But lets focus on...
Peace Day Activities
Get Your Kids Involved!
Crayola's got some fun projects
Crayola has some fun coloring projects, e-cards to send, lesson plans, and craft project for International Day of Peace. Keeping it local, they focus on eradicating bullying.
Make a Pinwheel For Peace
Started in 2005, Pinwheels for Peace is geared toward students. In creating Pinwheels, students write in essay format, haiku or poetry on one side of the pinwheels, expressing their feelings about tolerance, war, and peace. On the other side they create beautiful art.
Last year was a record year as more than 1,200,000 pinwheels were made and "planted" outside schools and other buildings.
- Pinwheels For Peace
- Get more information here!
"Think Global,
Act Local-One Person Can Make A Difference"
Stand Up For World Peace
Take a Vow of Nonviolence
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Deepak Chopra | Take The Vow Of Nonviolence
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On November 7, 2008, Deepak Chopra and 450 other participants at a presentation by Alliance for a New Humanity in Spain took an oath of nonviolence in thought, word and action. They then vowed to get two more people to take the vow as well. The goal?...
Deepak Chopra's Story About How The Vow of Nonviolence Began
Plant a Peace Pole
Many of the activities planned on Peace Day involve dedicating a Peace Pole and standing in silence for a minute at noon.
There are over 200,000 peace poles in 190 countries. Some of the unique locations of peace poles are:
Confucius grave in Taiwan
North Pole in Canada
Baghdad, Iraq
Pyramids of Giza, Egypt
Site of 2006 Winter Olympics
Ground Zero in New York
Diamond J Ranch, Ennis Montana
and so many more!
Peace poles are made in metal or wood and come with 4, 6, and 8 sides. Each side has the official prayer/mantra, May peace prevail on Earth. There are a gazillion languages you can choose from to have your mantra printed in...including animal pawprints!
Consider dedicating one in your neighborhood. You can quickly get a desk model peace pole from this link, but otherwise your order will take 4-6 weeks.
We dedicate a Peace Pole at the Diamond J Ranch where I live
Pledge One Minute of Peace
Enter the Peace One Day You Tube Contest
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Organizations Promoting Peace
My Organizations
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Join The Journey Work
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We are currently in a five to ten year period of incredible transition. These times have been predicted by many ancient cultures such as the Mayans, Tibetans, Hopis and Hindis. Every moment we are shifting our consciousness into a greater state of co...
Earth Child Institute
Created by kindred spirit and friend, Donna L. Goodman, Earth Child Institute fosters educational programs for students and teachers with a global, interdisciplinary and multi-cultural perspective on earth challenges.
Cofounder and director of Earth Child Institute, Donna L. Goodman is the author of the U.N. published book of Every Body Counts, Every Drop Counts, a reference book for classroom use about the importance of conserving water from cultural, ecological and basic health viewpoints. Includes fun, interactive exercises, bibliography and other resources.
millionthcircle.org
Peace One Day
Peace One Day was created in 1999 by filmmaker Jeremy Gilley and was instrumental in promoting the same calendar day each year for Peace Day.
If you want to watch the full story, not only of how the day was created but also how lives were saved in Afghanistan and beyond, purchase your own copy of The Day After Peace featuring Jude Law, Angelina Jolie, the Dalai Lama, Annie Lennox, Kofi Annan and Jonny Lee Miller here.
Peace One Day
Amazon Price: $9.95 (as of 12/30/2009)
Imagine Peace Squidoo Headquarters
Wonderful lenses, lensmasters and more information about those dedicated to peacebuilding.-
Imagine Peace Headquarters
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Imagine Peace Group Imagine all the people, living life in peace. These words of peace and hope were penned by John Lennon more than 30 years ago. The Imagine Peace group assembles the peace keepers, peace makers and people for peace...your fri...
People Promoting Peace
The Movie Being Shown in Many Schools This Peace Day
Jeannette Rankin: A Role Model for Politicians
Jeannette Rankin, America's Conscience
Amazon Price: $17.95 (as of 12/30/2009)
Do Mothers Send Their Children To War?
Jeanette Rankin said she could never justify sending someone's children to war. We all need to take this stance, if we want war to end.
Could you send your child to kill or be killed?
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byYes. This planet will always need armies.
kiwisoutback says:
There's just too much going on to say that we don't need armies, and no time in the foreseeable future will we be able to let our guard down by having no army. Costa Rica and Switzerland aren't the big guys, and they're on relative corners of the globe without much influence, so they aren't at the end of much global hatred or attacks like the U.S. is.
Posted January 07, 2009
jeffwend says:
What would have happened if every American and Brit decided not to fight in world war 2 like Jeanette Rankin did?
Posted September 13, 2008
jeffwend says:
Cmon, your asking a loaded question. The military does tons of honorable deeds.
Your response for No is idealistic but so unrealistic for todays world. Most of us want peace but what about those who do not want peace and want to dominate and control others? Do you just sit back and let them impose their will on you?
Posted September 13, 2008
No. It's time for humans to evolve from this form of solving problems.
mysticmama says:
Only when mankind finally rises above physical violence and war, will we be able to evolve as a species...as long as we use violence to resolve conflicts, we draw nearer to becoming extinct
Posted September 09, 2009
Evelyn_Saenz says:
I send my children out into the world to promote peace. Nothing can be solved by hurting others. Only by understanding eachother and helping those less fortunate to meet their needs can we prevent war.
Posted December 15, 2008
CrypticFragments says:
how anyone can support killing for ANY reason is beyond me...there are other ways to handle world crises.
GROW UP, take mature responsible action...educate yourselves and help the world evolve!
Posted September 24, 2008
Ener-G says:
Wow! I didn't think I would get anyone in the "Yes" column...I'm thrilled! It's hard to hold a peaceful duel if noone disagrees, so thank you jeffwend. Here's my thoughts: Those who don't want peace and want to dominate and control...that would be our American government right? At least in the case of Iraq. Because all of the planet is now so interdependent it shouldn't be hard to peacefully bring about sanctions against an aggressor. Switzerland and Costa Rica do not have armed forces and no one has invaded them...even in World War II.
Posted September 14, 2008
RinchenChodron says:
I'd like to invite you to join my group Activists Sound Off.
Posted September 13, 2008
RinchenChodron says:
I really fear my own neighbors who are stupid enough to go out and arm themselves to "protect" themselves. How bout learning tolerance, acceptance, kindness. If we all gave that a try perhaps we could manage to get along. We should try to release our fears and replace them with love.
Posted September 13, 2008
Can One Person Make A Difference In A World Dedicated To War?
Gandhi, Mother Theresa, the Dalai Lama, Nelson Mandela, Al Gore, Martin Luther King, Jr...all are individuals who made or who are making a big difference about the way we approach ourselves and our world.
But, if you are a simple citizen, can you make a difference?
The answer is yes. If all you did was to become peace, that would be enough. Gandhi said it best:
"My optimism rests on my belief in the infinite possibilities of the individual to develop non-violence. The more you develop it in your own being, the more infectious it becomes till it overwhelms your surroundings and by and by might oversweep the world."
Find Your Inner Peace
Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life
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Speak Your Peace
Speaking Peace
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Imagine...
Nobel Peace Prize Winners
Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid
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Planting the Trees of Kenya: The Story of Wangari Maathai (Frances Foster Books)
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Freedom in Exile: The Autobiography of The Dalai Lama
Amazon Price: $11.51 (as of 12/30/2009)
Long Walk to Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela
Amazon Price: $10.52 (as of 12/30/2009)
I Predict...
I was once asked if I thought the ice caps would melt and the oceans would rise. At the time, I didn't feel like I could "see" or "predict" such a thing. Then one day I had the most amazing vision. You can read about it all at this post: Will The Oceans Arise In The Next Ten Years?
Reader predictions:
Fetching predictions now... please stand by
mysticmama, at 2pm on September 9, 2009 predicts:
I wish, but I highly doubt it...humans are progressively getting dumber by the minute...If we are not extinct by then, our World will most likely be like that movie idiocracy
Fetching predictions now... please stand byWhat Others Have To Say About Peace Day
- Heroes prevented a terrorist tragedy
- By Jackson Citizen Patriot staff On a day of peace, we Americans were reminded again ? in a very direct way ? that we remain a nation at war. ...
- Iran slayings point to increasingly desperate regime
- Until now, the Ashura holiday was sacrosanct, a day for peace, not violence; as another former presidential candidate, Mehdi Karroubi, noted, ...
- Pope urges action in face of climate 'crisis'
- The title of his message for the World Day of Peace ? ?If you want to cultivate peace, protect creation? ? echoes the peace day message of his predecessor, ...
BE the peace you want to see in the world.
How Are You Standing For Peace?
Share your own stories, prayers and wishes of attaining peace locally or globally.
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- andreaberrios andreaberrios Sep 11, 2009 @ 9:14 pm
- Nice lens, congrats on your purple star!
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- JenOfChicago JenOfChicago Sep 9, 2009 @ 3:25 pm
- Great lens!
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- WindyWinters WindyWinters Sep 9, 2009 @ 3:11 pm
- Congratulations on your Purple Star! :)
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- mysticmama mysticmama Sep 9, 2009 @ 2:49 pm
- Wonderful lens... unfortunately, I just don't have enough faith in the human species to believe we will achieve World peace before we destroy ourselves.
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- RinchenChodron RinchenChodron Sep 7, 2009 @ 5:35 pm
- Hi - I'm lensrolling this lens to mine at Time for Peace
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- OhMe OhMe Sep 7, 2009 @ 4:15 am
- Very well done with a lot of interesting reader interaction.
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- brl brl Mar 7, 2009 @ 5:34 am
- Very nice lens! (five stars to you!)
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- kab kab Jan 13, 2009 @ 11:26 pm
- Congratulations on becoming a Giant!
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- kab kab Jan 13, 2009 @ 11:26 pm
- Congratulations on becoming a Giant!
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- Evelyn_Saenz Evelyn_Saenz Dec 15, 2008 @ 2:19 pm
- Peace will come and let it begin with me.
Lensrolled to Pete Seeger: The Power of Song.
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- poutine poutine Nov 20, 2008 @ 1:48 pm
- Peace sister.
Poutine
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- CrypticFragments CrypticFragments Sep 24, 2008 @ 4:08 pm
- I love that you published this! I have a lens which I hope will help educate and bring people closer together at Islam for non-Muslims
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- TXT 4 PEACE: International Day of Peace 2008 TXT 4 PEACE: International Day of Peace 2008 Sep 18, 2008 @ 9:18 pm
- Dear Friends,
It is only a few more days until the International Day of Peace on Sunday, 21 September!
CNN's iReport, a news-oriented kind of youtube, just launched a special page for the International Day of Peace - http://www.ireport.com/dayofpeace! Just get registered and put your calls for world leaders and personal peace stories in videos, photos and texts online to everyone to see. We would love to know about what YOU think and do for peace! And if you are lucky, your story will be broadcasted by CNN.
Our TXT 4 PEACE campaign is getting bigger and bigger. We have received several hundred messages so far. Have a look at http://www.peaceday2008.org! Thanks so much for that!
Please keep sending your text messages to world leaders with the word 'PEACE' and then your message to 69866 (in the US only) or send an online message from http://www.peaceday2008.org! We are trying to receive 10.000 text messages and many more online messages by Sunday, 21 September! So please help us to s
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- spirituality spirituality Sep 15, 2008 @ 9:12 am
- great lens :)
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- RinchenChodron RinchenChodron Sep 13, 2008 @ 6:04 pm
- I support peace by meditating first - to reach peace within. I am also a member of iPeace social network - please join me.
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- Jewelsofawe Jewelsofawe Sep 13, 2008 @ 12:10 am
- I love this lens. Very cool!
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- ThomasC ThomasC Sep 12, 2008 @ 11:11 pm
- Outstanding Lens! You got a well deserved Angel Blessing!
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- ThomasC ThomasC Sep 12, 2008 @ 11:11 pm
- Outstanding Lens! You got a well deserved Angel Blessing!
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- Comfortdoc Comfortdoc Sep 11, 2008 @ 5:28 pm
- Great Peace Promoting Lens. Welcome to the Imagine Peace Group.
