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International Day of Peace

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September 21st The International Day of Peace was established in 1981 by the United Nations General Assembly. Two decades later, in 2001, the General Assembly unanimously voted to designate the Day as a period of non-violence and cease-fire. The Constitution … Continue reading →

International Day of Peace

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September 21st is observed annually as International Day of Peace since 1981. The United Nations General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, through observing twenty-four hours of non-violence and cease-fire. The theme … Continue reading →