The Universal Peace Federation and its Ambassadors for Peace have organized commemorations of the International Day of Peace each year since 2008 in over 104 nations and 250 cities worldwide. They have held various events annually on or around September 21st to honor the UN's call for peace, including celebrations in the Dominican Republic in 2008, activities in Afghanistan in 2009, and youth programs in Burkina Faso in 2010.
2. International Day of Peace
HIGHLIGHTS 2008 – 2015
Organized by UPF Worldwide
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE
HIGHLIGHTS 2008 – 2015
3. INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE
HIGHLIGHTS 2008 – 2015
Each year on September 21, the United Nations
invites all nations and people to honor
a cessation of hostilities and commemorate the
International Day of Peace through education
and public awareness on issues related to peace.
4. In the quest for peace, the Universal Peace
Federation and its Ambassadors for Peace
around the world organize commemorations of
the International Day of Peace each year
since 2008.
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE
HIGHLIGHTS 2008 – 2015
9. INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE
YEAR: 2008 NATIONS: 57 CITIES: 80
Location: Dominican Republic - Higuey
Date: Sunday, September 21, 2008
Event: 1,000 people celebrated the International Day of Peace at the National University.
Location: Dominican Republic - Higuey
Date: Sunday, September 21, 2008
Event: 1,000 people celebrated the International Day of Peace at the National University.
10. INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE
YEAR: 2009 NATIONS: 49 CITIES: 69
Location: Afghanistan - Kabul
Date: Friday, September 25, 2009
Event: International Day of Peace included music, a mosque cleanup, and a martial arts demonstration.
Location: Afghanistan - Kabul
Date: Friday, September 25, 2009
Event: International Day of Peace included music, a mosque cleanup, and a martial arts demonstration.
11. INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE
YEAR: 2010 NATIONS: 52 CITIES: 63
Location: Burkina Faso–Djubo, Kaya, Nanoro and Ouagadougou
Date: Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Event: With official support, youth join a blood drive and AIDS education.
Location: Burkina Faso–Djubo, Kaya, Nanoro and Ouagadougou
Date: Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Event: With official support, youth join a blood drive and AIDS education.
12. INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE
YEAR: 2011 NATIONS: 67 CITIES: 110
Location: Switzerland –UN-HQ Geneva
Date: Friday, September 23, 2011
Event: A symposium on multiculturalism included a session of the Model UN Interreligious Council.
Location: Switzerland –UN-HQ Geneva
Date: Friday, September 23, 2011
Event: A symposium on multiculturalism included a session of the Model UN Interreligious Council.
13. INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE
YEAR: 2012 NATIONS: 34 CITIES: 47
Location: Germany–Bonn
Date: September 21, 2012
Event: Peacemaking activities for young and old included songs, prayers and creating messages of good will.
Location: Germany–Bonn
Date: September 21, 2012
Event: Peacemaking activities for young and old included songs, prayers and creating messages of good will.
14. INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE
YEAR: 2013 NATIONS: 55 CITIES: 76
Location: Ecuador - Quito
Date: Friday, September 20, 2013
Event: Religious leaders speak at a program in the former Senate Hall.
Location: Ecuador - Quito
Date: Friday, September 20, 2013
Event: Religious leaders speak at a program in the former Senate Hall.
15. INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE
YEAR: 2014 NATIONS: 45 CITIES: 67
Location: Thailand - Nationwide
Date: September 14 - 21, 2014
Event: Reading peace messages and observing one minute of silence in hundreds of schools.
Location: Thailand - Nationwide
Date: September 14 - 21, 2014
Event: Reading peace messages and observing one minute of silence in hundreds of schools.
16. Location: Haiti - Port-au-Prince
Date: Sunday, September 21, 2015
Event: A program held on how local leaders can help their community achieve sustainable human development.
Location: Haiti - Port-au-Prince
Date: Sunday, September 21, 2015
Event: A program held on how local leaders can help their community achieve sustainable human development.
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE
YEAR: 2015 NATIONS: 35 CITIES: 47
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