September 21st 2026 reminds us that
today the entire world unites to celebrate International Peace Day,
and the theme for this year is “Invest in Peace - For Everyone, Everywhere,
Every Day”, reemphasizing
that peace is not only the absence of conflict, but also a deliberate
investment in relationships, trust and an honest dedication to comprehension. Across many continents and countless communities, ordinary people and large
committed peacebuilders demonstrate that a true lasting peace grows from our
daily choices and collective persistence, rather than single, monumental acts.
Strictly speaking from a practical perspective, it is important to understand that
peace is also the compassion we show to someone who has a different background
than ours, it is the kindness we have for our planet and for ourselves, it is
a polite and respectful conversation, it is a helping hand, it is the choice of
listening instead of arguing, and so on. Just imagine the massive impact of a million tiny acts of peace!
Today and every day, may we each have the wisdom to chose compassion to heal, to
replace noise with meaningful dialogue and to create an environment where
everyone is treated respectfully, in a peaceful manner!
Peace
is not something you wish for; it is something you make, it is something you
are, it is something you do and it is something you offer!
● Historical background info:
“The International
Day of Peace, also officially known as World Peace Day, is a United Nations-sanctioned holiday observed annually on 21 September. It
is dedicated to world peace, and
specifically the absence of war and violence, such as might be occasioned by a
temporary ceasefire in
a combat zone for humanitarian aid access. The day was
first celebrated in 1981 and is kept by many nations, political groups, military groups and
people.” (Source: Encyclopedia)