International Day of Peace

International Day of Peace

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On 21 September, the world celebrates the International Day of Peace.

The United Nations (UN) has declared the date to strengthen awareness of the significance of sustainable peace in the world.

In 2018, the International Day of Peace is dedicated to the commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The right to live in peace can only be achieved if human rights are respected.