Join the world in actioning peace with the United Nations’ 2022 Theme: End racism. Build peace.

You Can Make a Difference – From Global Awareness, to Community Engagement, to Local Action.

Pick one or more of the following actions in support of the International Day of Peace:

 

Sept. 16 – 21, 2022

Community Engagement – Please take a few moments to share your thoughts on actions you might take to contribute to ending racism and building peace in your own communities. As National Truth and Reconciliation day approaches, how does ending racism and inequality contribute to reconciliation? Share your thoughts on this Padlet.

 

Sept. 16 – 21, 2022

Local Action –Join a colleague or invite your unit to a 2 minute meeting to observe 30 seconds devoted to actioning the end of racism and creating peace.

Some ideas to support your actions for peace:

Read the introduction of the UN International Day of Peace:
Light a candle, ring a peace bell or wind chime together, take a picture as a reminder of your intentions
More ideas are here

Sept. 21, 2022 – Noon in all time zones

Join the PeaceWave. People from around the globe will be observing a minute of silence/moment of peace at 12 noon in all time zones. As noted on the website, the PeaceWave is for humanity to use as a unitive act of Peace on Peace Day and every day.

Spread the word to your networks to increase the ripple effect of these intentions.

 

Consider joining the Diversity Action Group as a way of being the change.