UPF Activities
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United Nations Themes
2012: Sustainable Peace for a Sustainable Future
2011: Peace and democracy: Make your voice heard
2010: Youth and development
2009: Disarmament and non-proliferation
2008: Human rights and peacekeeping
2007: Peace is the United Nations' highest calling

Each year on September 21, the UN invites all nations and people to honor a cessation of hostilities and commemorate the International Day of Peace through education and public awareness on issues related to peace. In the quest for peace, the Universal Peace Federation and its Ambassadors for Peace around the world organize commemorations of the International Day of Peace each year.

In 2012 UPF chapters in 33 nations organized programs ranging from academic forums to interreligious ceremonies to poetry contests. They engaged youth in promoting a culture of peace through service, sports, music, dance, crafts, and public information campaigns.

• Reading UN and UPF statements about the Day of Peace and observing one minute of silence
• A forum on the theme chosen by the United Nations
• Readings and prayers from various various traditions (for examples, click here)
• A ceremony of reconciliation (for examples, click here)
• Music, art, dances, and food from various cultures
• A march, rally, service project, or sports event (for examples, click here)

• The International Day of Peace Vigil
• The Peace Pole Project
• United Religions Initiative Cooperation Circles
• Campus Peace Centers
• Peace Jam's Global Call to Action