11 Days of Global Unity

11 Days of Global Unity highlights 11 Campaigns For Change which call forth the values, spirit and service needed to move us towards a culture of peace and a world that works for all. The 11 campaign days start on September 11 and finish on Sep 21, the International Day for Peace. The campaign days […]

UN Day for nuclear abolition: What’s happening? What can you do?

An UP Convergence 2020 discussion on Monday September 14 in preparation for the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons (UN Nuclear Abolition Day). The discussion will highlight some of the connections between peace, climate protection, sustainable development, COVID-19 pandemic and nuclear disarmament, as well as discuss some of the actions and events […]

International Day of Peace Observance

Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September. The UN General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, through observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire. This year, the theme is “Shaping Peace Together”. It has been clearer than ever that […]

Peace Weekend Global Broadcast

Peace Weekend 2020 is a global broadcast and activation commemorating the International Day of Peace and laying the framework for the coming decade of global peace and world-transformational initiatives. From September 19 through to September 21, the Peace Weekend Global Broadcast features powerful ceremonies, concerts, expert discussions, showcases innovative solutions as well as cultural celebrations […]

Act for Peace! A Blue Scarf Peace Day Online Rally

September 21 is the UN International Day of Peace! We're celebrating a day earlier with an online event. We'll talk about the international Blue Scarf Movement for peace and hear from two special guest speakers about demilitarization, resisting the climate crisis, and building a world beyond war. We'll also have a chance for breakout room […]

UN International Day for Peace

The UN General Assembly has declared September 21 to be the International Day for Peace (Peace Day) devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples. For 2020 the theme for the day is “Shaping Peace Together”, with key aims to advance a global ceasefire, to spread kindness, compassion […]