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International Day of Peace

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Saturday 21 September 2024 12:00pm

Whatever you are doing, please pause at 12 noon local time on September 21st and join people all across the globe in a Minute of Silence/Moment of Peace.

The Minute of Silence/Moment of Peace has grown throughout the world and is supported by the United Nations, Rotary, Mayors for Peace and many NGOs globally. This minute, observed at 12 noon in all time zones, is a shared and practical act of peacebuilding in which all individuals, organizations and nations can participate. This minute can be used to meditate, envision a nuclear free world, pray for those impacted by war and violence, or focus on peace in a way that is meaningful for you.

Prayer:
O God, on this day, the International Day of Peace,
we remember that war and violence continue to maim, kill and destroy.
Hundreds of thousands of human beings look at their sisters and brothers over the barrels of guns, cannons and missiles.
Help us to hear your voice that counsels forgiveness, compassion, patience and dialogue.
Help us to “thirst after ever greater justice,” so that we might contribute to a peaceful world.
Help us to act on behalf of peace, not only today, but all of the days of our life. Amen.

https://www.un.org/peaceday