Education for Peace ! International Day of Peace : #ActionsForPeace Global Goals

 

International day of Peace

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"Peace is needed today more than ever. War and conflict are unleashing devastation, poverty, and hunger, and driving tens of millions of people from their homes. Climate chaos is all around. And even peaceful countries are gripped by gaping inequalities and political polarization."

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres 

As we know, each year the International Day of Peace (IDP) is observed around the world on 21 September. The UN General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, through observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire. Never has our world needed peace more...

International day of Peace

Decade of Action

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• Theme 2023:

This year’s theme is Actions for Peace: Our Ambition for the #GlobalGoals. 

It is a call to action that recognizes our individual and collective responsibility to foster peace

• Sustainable Development Goals:

2023 marks the mid-point in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals. The 2023 observance of the International Day of Peace coincides with the SDG summit to mark the mid-point milestone.

The SDGs aim to bring us closer to having more peaceful, just, and inclusive societies, free from fear and violence.

credits: UNESCO

https://www.unesco.org/en/days/peace

The International Day of Peace celebrates the power of global solidarity for building a peaceful and sustainable world.

This has never been so important at a time of unprecedented challenges. New forces of division have emerged, spreading hatred and intolerance. Terrorism is fueling violence, while violent extremism seek to poison the minds of the vulnerable and young. In the poorest and least-developed parts of the world, climate-related natural disasters are compounding existing fragility, increasing forced migration and heightening the risk of violence.

The barriers to peace are complex and steep - no one country can solve them alone. Doing so requires new forms of solidarity and joint action, starting as early as possible. 

• Resources: Videos

We need a new comprehensive approach, to address root causes, strengthen the rule of law and promote sustainable development, on the basis of dialogue and respect. This guides all of UNESCO’s action to build peace through education, freedom of expression, intercultural dialogue, respect for human rights and cultural diversity and scientific cooperation.

"Being responsible for peace means acting to overcome the flaws and injustices which continue to prevent us from achieving an egalitarian world. Because a planet eroded by division is a planet which knows no peace."

Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO

illustration: Elyx Yak

• Education:

"Peace cannot be kept by force. It can only be achieved by understanding.”

 

Albert Einstein

• How to build peace?

Peace Day invite students, teachers, schools and youth organization all over the world to dialogue about How to build peace.

The first UNESCO online Campus on the school year approached a main issue: How to build peace.

Six schools from five countries, Greece, Portugal, India, Nigeria, and Vietnam gathered for a passionate debate. You can follow here

• Resources: other activities

There are UN materials available on this page for teachers and students. A fun and engaging way to learn about the Sustainable Development Goals and what you can do to take action to make them a reality. 

Teachers and students are free to download and share with your colleagues,  and friends!

illustration: Elyx Yak

Here are some among them:

The SDG Book Club aims to use books as a tool to encourage children ages 6-12 to interact with the principles of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through a curated reading list of books from around the world related to each of the 17 SDGs in all six official UN languages : Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish. Find out more!

illustration: Elyx Yak

The Go Goals game is a board game that aims to help teach children around the world about the Sustainable Development Goals in a simple and child-friendly way. 

You’ll find questions and answers, game rules, dices and rules on how to play by clicking the link! 

credits: UN

https://go-goals.org/

 Download and print the game pack. 

credits: UN

Get inspired by 170 Actions to Transform Our World! This book contains 10 daily suggestions for each Goal on how you can make a difference in the world around you. 

A great tool for parents, teachers and students of all ages.

And you have much more educational resources as teachers, parents, and students. Follow the page.  

“Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace.”

 Dalai Lama

G-Souto

22.09.2023

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