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22/09/22 07:34 AM IST

International Day of Peace 2022

In News 
  • The 'International Day of Peace' is observed on September 21 around the world.
  • The day is observed and has been devoted by the United Nations General Assembly to strengthening the ideals of peace, through observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire.
Objective 
  • Its main objective is to create a world where compassion and empathy overcome suspicion and hatred.
  • The theme for 2022 is “End racism. Build peace.” It aims to eradicate racism and put an end to race-based discrimination.
  • It highlights the plights faced by people who were displaced by conflicts because of racism.
  • It also recognized the issues faced by certain racial groups during the COVID-19 pandemic and the effect on certain races during the economic crisis.
  • This year, International Day of Peace was observed on September 16, 2022 at the UN Headquarters in New York.
  • The programme commenced with the traditional Peace Bell Ceremony at the Peace Garden.
Peace bell 
  • The Peace Bell was donated by the United Nations Association of Japan in June 1954.
  • It was created as a symbol of hope for peace.
  • The bell was made from coin and medals donated by the representatives of member states, the Pope and people, including children from 60 countries.
  • The bell tower was modelled based on the Hanamido (a temple decorated with flowers) that symbolizes the place where Buddha was born.
  • It is rung twice a year – once at the Vernal Equinox and on the occasion of the International Day for Peace.
Source- India Today 

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