Together for Peace: Respect, Safety and Dignity for All

Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September.

The General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples.

Together For Peace

The theme for this years’ International Day of Peace honours the spirit of TOGETHER, a United Nations campaign that promotes respect safety and dignity for refugees and migrants which was launched in September 2016.

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres says: “In times of insecurity, communities that look different become convenient scapegoats. “We must resist cynical efforts to divide communities and portray neighbours as ‘the other’. Discrimination diminishes us all. It prevents people — and societies — from achieving their full potential.” He added, “Together, let us stand up against bigotry and for human rights. Together, let us build bridges. Together, let us transform fear into hope.”

This year, the International Day of Peace will focus on engaging and mobilizing people throughout the world to show support for refugees and migrants. Its messages will be shared with communities hosting refugees and migrants as well as people concerned that refugees and migrants may bring physical and economic insecurity to their lives.

For further information please visit http://www.un.org/en/events/peaceday/