In his message on the International Day of Peace, observed annually on 21 September, Secretary-General Kofi Annan said certain "fundamental priorities merit a special claim on our attention". He stressed the need to strengthen the system of collective security and build greater international solidarity in order to tackle grave humanitarian emergencies. He also urged the need to forge a global partnership for development, to fight hunger, ignorance, poverty and disease and meet the Millennium Development Goals. He further underscored the need for the promotion of greater tolerance and understanding among the peoples of the world.
This year’s theme for the International Day of Peace is “Peace Through Sport”. This year also marks the 50th anniversary of the presentation of the Peace Bell, which is rung by the Secretary-General every year on 21 September. In 1954, the Peace Bell, cast from coins collected by children from 60 countries, was presented to the United Nations by the UN Association of Japan.
Below are related articles from the UN Chronicle print and online editions, as well as educational
links, that are particularly relevant to collective security, global solidarity and peace in its broadest
sense.
LINKS RELATED TO PEACE
>> Message by Secretary-General Kofi Annan on the International Day of Peace
>> Unlearning Intolerance - UN Chronicle E-Alert
>> Reflecting on the Past and Future of UN Peacekeeping - UN Chronicle E-Alert
>> Peace - UN Works
>> International Day of Peace - Cyberschoolbus
>> International Day of Peace - United Nations
>> Peace & Security - United Nations
>> United Nations Peacekeeping
>> University for Peace
>> UN Messengers of Peace
>> Sports for Development and Peace
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