Peace Day

International Day
of Peace
The United Nations

In 1945, representatives from 51 countries
What does peace mean?
around the world met in San Francisco
Peace is a word that holds many
in the United States of America (USA).
different meanings. It is a word
After the Second World War had ended,
that can be used in a lot of different
the world was left in a mess. There was
ways. One definition of peace is:
no longer trust between neighbouring
freedom from disturbance; a time
countries and there was no longer any
of tranquillity when you are not
peace. The representatives from each of
disturbed by anyone or anything.
the 51 countries decided that they must do
Peace can also be defined as a state
something to re-establish peace and so a
or period in which there is no war,
very important document
or a war has ended.
was signed. The document
was made up of four very
important agreements. The
agreements were:
• To maintain international peace

and security
• To develop friendly relations among

nations based on respect for equal
rights.
• To achieve international
co-operation in solving
international problems.
• To be a centre for harmonising the

actions of nations in the attainment
of these goals.
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International Day of Peace
International Day of Peace Our Responsibility

Promoting peace in our communities is
The International Day of Peace was
one of the ways that we can help to spread
agreed upon in 1981 by the United Nations
peace around the world. Promoting peace
General Assembly with the first official
may look different to some and can be
International Day of Peace happening on
shown in many different ways. Some of
the 21st of September 1982. The purpose of
these are.
the International Day of Peace is to:
• Be kind.
‘provide a globally-shared date for all
humanity to commit to peace above all • Find common areas of interest with
differences and to contribute to building a those who are different to us.
culture of peace.’
• Learn to agree to disagree, there isn’t
always a right answer but working
together for the common good helps
to spread kindness and peace.
How will you help to celebrate

International Day of Peace?
Celebrating peace can be as simple as giving a
compliment to brighten someone’s day or inviting
someone to play that you wouldn’t normally play
with. Spreading peace is like spreading kindness
and the more kindness that there is in the world
the better the world will become.
What are some ways that you could you spread

peace in your community or in your school?

Questions International Day of Peace
1. What is one of the definitions of the word peace?
2. In which year did representatives of 51 different countries meet to sign an important

peace document?
1956
1934
1954
1945
3. Why was it considered important for these countries to agree to sign a peace deal?
4. Can you tick the agreement below which is not one of those signed by the 51 countries in
the peace agreement?
To maintain international peace and security
To help each other with making laws.
To achieve international co-operation in solving international problems.
To be a centre for harmonising the actions of nations in the attainment of

these goals.

International Day of Peace
5. When was the first International Day of Peace held?
September 12th 1981.
September 21st 1981.
September 12th 1982.
September 21st 1982.
6. What is the purpose of the International Day of Peace?
7. What are some ways can you help to promote and spread peace in your school
community?

Answers International Day of Peace
1. What is one of the definitions of the word peace?
One of the definitions of peace shown in the text is: freedom from disturbance; a time
of tranquillity when you are not disturbed by anyone or anything.
2. In which year did representatives of 51 different countries meet to sign an important

peace document?
1945
3. Why was it considered important for these countries to agree to sign a peace deal?
It was important to sign a peace deal as the world had been left in a mess after the
Second World War and countries no longer trusted each other. Something needed to
be done to support and encourage peace amongst nations once again.
4. Can you tick the agreement below which is not one of those signed by the 51 countries
in the peace agreement?
To help each other with making laws.
5. When was the first International Day of Peace held?
September 21st 1982
6. What is the purpose of the International Day of Peace?
The purpose of the International Day of Peace is to provide a globally-shared date for
all humanity to commit to peace above all differences and to contribute to building a
culture of peace.
7. What are some ways can you help to promote and spread peace in your school
community?
Children to respond with ways that they could promote peace in their school
community for example, being kind to others, helping other children or giving
compliments.
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International Day

The United Nations

• To maintain international peace

• To develop friendly relations among

• To be a centre for harmonising the

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International Day of Peace Our Responsibility

How will you help to celebrate

What are some ways that you could you spread

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1. What is one of the definitions of the word peace?

2. In which year did representatives of 51 different countries meet to sign an important

To maintain international peace and security

To help each other with making laws.

To achieve international co-operation in solving international problems.

To be a centre for harmonising the actions of nations in the attainment of

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September 12th 1981.

September 21st 1981.

September 12th 1982.

September 21st 1982.

6. What is the purpose of the International Day of Peace?

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1. What is one of the definitions of the word peace?

2. In which year did representatives of 51 different countries meet to sign an important

To help each other with making laws.

5. When was the first International Day of Peace held?

September 21st 1982

6. What is the purpose of the International Day of Peace?

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