Established by a United Nations resolution in 1981, the International Day of Peace was first celebrated September 1982. 

The International Day of Peace provides an opportunity for individuals, organizations and nations to create practical acts of Peace on a shared date. Use the International Day of Peace annually to highlight the Decade for a Culture of Peace and Non-Violence for the Children of the World, 2001 to 2010.

For more information visit the International Day of Peace website.