UPF Activities
2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007

United Nations Themes
2011: Peace and democracy: Make your voice heard
2010: Youth and development
2009: Disarmament and non-proliferation
2008: Human rights and peacekeeping
2007: Peace is the United Nations' highest calling

Each year on September 21, the UN invites all nations and people to honor a cessation of hostilities and commemorate the the International Day of Peace through education and public awareness on issues related to peace.

The Universal Peace Federation and its Ambassadors for Peace around the world organize commemorations of the International Day of Peace. Programs were organized in about 70 nations in 2011.

Additional ideas

• Hold a Sports for Peace competition.
• Organize a Peace Vigil.
• Plant a Peace Pole with the message "May Peace Prevail on Earth."
• Be part of a Cooperation Circle of the United Religions Initiative.
• Establish a Campus Peace Center.
• Join Peace Jam's Global Call to Action.
• Ask a local or national government official to issue a proclamation declaring the International Day of Peace. For a sample proclamation, click here.