21. Celebrate for A Culture of Peace

"How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!" -- Maya Angelou

 

Peace rallies, protests and boycotts have traditionally been the primary way that people have tried to show the world that peace is important to us. They will continue to be an important tool. But we can also help unite our communities and inspire them to become excited about the goal of building a culture of peace by celebrating together.

There are many days of celebration for a more peaceful, just and sustainable world recognized around the globe - such as Peace Day (The International Day of Peace) on September 21, One Day In Peace on January 1, End Racism Day on March 21 and End Hunger Day on October 16. Each 'Culture of Peace Day' highlights a particular issue that is a peace of the culture of peace puzzle - a pathway to peace. If we work together, we can make these 'Culture of Peace Days' into major events. These events become opportunities to raise awareness about our wish for peace on earth. Peace Clubs can help our communities by working with local charities to sponsor Peace Fairs and Festivals and Concerts on Culture of Peace Days.

By celebrating Culture of Peace Days we will unite the many diverse movements for a better world into a coordinated Culture of Peace Movement.

 

FEATURED CULTURE OF PEACE Days One Day In Peace - January 1 Freedom Day - February 1 Women's Day - March 8 Earth Day - April 22 Diversity Day - May 21 Interfaith Day - June 22 CoOp Day - July 7* No-Nukes Day - August 6 Peace Day - September 21 End Hunger Day - October 16 Tolerance Day - November 16 Human Rights Day- December 10 more Featured Days