Tag: Peace Day

united-nations: People around the world are celebrating the International Day of Peace on Thursday, showing their support for a world of peace, prosperity and protection for all. “Today and everyday let us not focus on what separates us but what binds us as a human family,” said United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres. 📷: Annual ringing of the ceremonial Peace Bell, a gift from Japan, at UN Headquarters in New York (UN Photo) More on the Day here: http://bit.ly/1iqQKCa.

International Day of Peace, 21 September “On this International Day of Peace, let us pledge to teach our children the value of tolerance and mutual respect.  Let us invest in the schools and teachers that will build a fair and inclusive world that embraces diversity.  Let us fight for peace and defend it with all our might.” UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon