International Day of Peace

Equity for Children thanks you for recognizing and taking action on September 21, International Day of Peace. Since 1981, the day has fostered peace and stability in the world by raising public awareness and mobilizing change. This year, International Day of Peace’s theme is “Climate Action for Peace”, geared toward shining a spotlight on achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 13 and its important role in fostering peace.

 

Climate change is a major contributor to international tensions. Escalating resource competition and natural disasters displace people from their homes and communities at an alarming rate. Achieving sustained peace on a global scale mandates focused action about climate change. And youth participation in climate action plays a crucial role in determining the future that young people today, and those to come, will face. Young advocates have an opportunity and responsibility to play key roles in shaping that future for the better. Yesterday, the work practiced by youth towards sustainable development through climate action worldwide was showcased at the International Day of Peace Student Observance, during which youth shared their ongoing advocacy and project work.

 

Everyone, and particularly youth, must learn how to take conscious action through personal choices that mitigate our environmental impact. Today, the United Nations encourages everyone to share ideas and actions about more sustainable lifestyles and that boost public awareness through #PeaceDay and #ClimateAction.

Share this article:

Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn

Last articles in

Equity for Children at The New School, together with the ARCOR Foundation, are organizing a webinar with representatives of five experiences developed in Argentina, Chile, Colombia and Uruguay to present their practices aimed at increasing children's participation in the design and appropriation of public spaces.
Destacados investigadores, reconocidos por sus contribuciones para medir la pobreza desde una perspectiva multidimensional basada en privaciones, se reunieron el 20 de septiembre de 2023 en The New School University, en la ciudad de Nueva York, para asistir a la conferencia "Mejorando la Medición de la Pobreza Infantil y Familiar". El evento fue coorganizado por Equidad para la Infancia en colaboración con UNICEF y el Instituto de Pobreza de Bristol de la Universidad de Bristol, Reino Unido. Todos los participantes colaboran en un programa de investigación para mejorar la medición internacional de la pobreza infantil y familiar.

Quick search

Type any word of phrase you would like to search in the “Keyword field” and click on “Search” button.
You may also use the Advanced search tool to fine tune your search.

Keyword