Established in 1981 by the United Nations General Assembly, on September 21st of each year the world observes International Day of Peace, as a period of 24 hours of non-violence and ceasefire. The day goes beyond the simple absence of war. It calls for building societies where people are treated equally, cooperation thrives, and systemic issues like poverty, discrimination, and inequality are actively addressed. It honors everyday peacebuilders working in local communities
Since 2002, Rotary Peace Centers have trained more than 1,900 fellows in peace studies and sustainable development. Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention is one of our seven Areas of Focus and it is fitting that our clubs and districts support Rotary’s commitment to peace.
In how many of these will your members, clubs and districts participate?
- Download and share International Day of Peace graphics, available in several languages.
- Promote peace in clubs and communities with images, videos, and other materials from the Brand Center.
- Learn how Rotary members and peace fellows are building peace all over the world.
- Follow the Rotary Peace Centers Facebook page for updates on the program and stories about peace fellows during and after their studies.
- Become a Global Peacebuilder District by contributing $25,000 in District Designated Funds or district cash to support Rotary Peace Centers or the peacebuilding and conflict prevention area of focus.
- Plant a Peace Pole
- Join the Rotary Action Group for Peace
- Observe a minute of silence on at noon on Monday.
- Volunteer, host community conversations, or promote messages of hope using the hashtag
#InvestInPeace.