Why in News?
The International Day of Peace was observed globally on 21 September 2026 to promote nonviolence and cooperation through the efforts of local communities.
Key Points
- The 2026 theme is ‘Invest in Peace – For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day’.
- The observance emphasises peace-building through dialogue, cooperation and local action, describing citizens as ‘everyday architects of peace’.
Exam Connect
- International Day of Peace → established by UNGA in 1981 → designated a period of global non-violence and cease-fire in 2001