Today, September 21st, marks International Day of Peace, as per a resolution declared by the The United Nations in 1981 to coincide with opening of its General Assembly. In 2001, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a new resolution that declared 21 September of each year as the International Day of Peace
“…International Day of Peace shall henceforth be observed as a day of global ceasefire and non-violence, an invitation to all nations and people to honour a cessation of hostilities for the duration of the Day . . .”
On this day the “Peace Bell”, which is made from coins donated by children from across the globe, at UN Headquarters is rang. The bell, which was a gift from the government of 
Japan, and its ring are thought to be a unified symbol of solidarity, is referred to as “a reminder of the human cost of war. The Peace Bell is inscribed with:
“Long live absolute world peace.”
Look for events in your town, school, or set one up of your own, but regardless use this day to work towards peace in your life and share it with those around you…peace is contagious!
