The International Day of Peace recognizes the need for worldwide solidarity in achieving a peaceful and sustainable society.

The International Day of Peace recognizes the need for worldwide solidarity in achieving a peaceful and sustainable society.

This has never been more critical in an era of tremendous difficulties. New divisive forces have formed, propagating hatred and prejudice. Terrorism fuels violence, while violent extremism seeks to poison the minds of the young and defenseless. Climate-related natural disasters exacerbate existing fragility, increase forced migration, and increase the likelihood of violence in the world’s poorest and least-developed regions.