sleep for peace

Posted by jessica on Monday, August 31, 2015

8 Ways to Participate in the UN's International Day of Peace

Each year, the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on September 21st. The United Nations General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples. Annually, HI USA has been joined by HI hostels around the world to host various events in celebration of promoting peace. If you can’t make it to one of our hostels on September 21st, don’t fret! Here are 8 other ways you can celebrate the UN’s World Peace Day.

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Posted by jessica on Wednesday, September 3, 2014

HI-USA Sleeps - and Gardens, Talks, and Watches - for Peace

On September 21, HI-USA and guests from across the world joined together to promote tolerance, understanding, and world peace.

It sounds like a lofty goal, sure, but it's one that the United Nations encourages people to spend at least one day each year working towards. Since 1981, the United Nations has recognized an International Day of Peace; in 2001, the UN established September 21 as an official annual day of global non-violence and ceasefire.