On international day, UN spotlights link between human rights and peace
21 September 2008 - Teaming up with a range of actors, from artists and students, to cell phone companies and chess enthusiasts, the United Nations is celebrating the International Day of Peace, which this year holds special meaning since 2008 also marks the 60th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Conflict stops in wide areas of Afghanistan as Peace Day marked countrywide
21 September 2008 - Guns fell silent across many areas of Afghanistan on Sunday as the tens of thousands of soldiers of the national and international militaries, and the Taliban all stood down from offensive military operations in support of the biggest International Peace Day effort that Afghanistan has known.
Bamyan witness the historic celebration of International Day of Peace
21 September 2008 - Celebrations of the International Day of Peace in Bamyan started with hundreds of children and orphans greeting Nekpai, The first Afghan Olympic Bronze Medalist, in the Bamyan Airport and marched with him to the venue of Peace Day Celebration in front of Bamyan Buddha.
SRSG Kai Eide, statement on International Peace Day, September 21st 2008
21 September 2008 - In Afghanistan today we are witnessing a remarkable outpouring of support for peace, inspired by this year’s international Peace Day. Across the country thousands of citizens in many communities are marking the day with marches, sports events, gatherings, and ceremonies.
The UN Secretary-General message on the International Day of Peace
21 September 2008 - This year, the International Day of Peace takes on special meaning. This is the year we also mark the sixtieth anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. We know that human rights are essential to peace. UNHAS planes decorated with peace stikcers
20 September 2008 - Thousand of Afghans celebrated the International Peace Day across Afghanistan today. Cities were decorated with different peace posters. Planes of The United Nations Humanitarian Air Services were painted with the words Peace Day.
Peace sets the agenda in Afghanistan
20 September 2008 - Afghan security forces, international forces under the command of NATO, the Taliban and the people of Afghanistan are set to observe Peace Day on 21 September, a United Nations General Assembly specially mandated day of ceasefire.
Ban’s text message for peace kicks off International Day celebrations
19 September 2008 - With a press of a button, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, flanked by four world-renowned personalities who help promote the aims of the United Nations, kicked off this year’s celebration of the International Day of Peace by sending a text message appealing for non-violence. Famous Afghan cartoonist makes his contribution to UN peace cartoons campaign
18 September 2008 - A well known Afghan cartoonist living in Canada has drawn a series of cartoons as his contribution to the Peace Day campaign in Afghanistan. UNAMA has already commissioned three leading cartoonists in Kabul to draw seven cartoons each on the theme of peace; the 21 cartoons have been released one day at a time to the media since 1 September and will form a major exhibition on Peace Day on 21 September. Engaging masses for peace
18 September 2008 - UN-HABITAT through its facilitation of National Solidarity Program in 3257 communities of 48 districts in 9 provinces of Afghanistan is engaging “masses” in the development mainstream (4.1 million beneficiary population). UN says peace day polio vacinations going ahead
18 September 2008 - The United Nations aims to vacinate over 1.8 million children on Peace Day, 21 September. This was announced at a joint press conference today in Kabul by UNESCO, WHO and UNICEF. For a full transcript of the press conference click here: Food for peace
17 September 2008 - The message of 'International Peace Day' will be seen in the skies across Afghanistan on the sides of scheduled UNHAS flights which will also be delivering stickers and bookmarks to highlight the day for WFP to distribute in eight provinces. De-mining for Peace
17 September 2008 - It’s the end of July, the hottest month in Bamyan, the central province in Afghanistan, famous for its giant Buddha statues and amazing lakes. Dar-e-Azdeha (Dragon’s Valley) is a place near the city of Bamyan where there are no trees and no vegetation - only a rugged terrain with stones and boulders scattered around. Afghanistan stars in major international peace film
17 September 2008 - The people of Afghanistan are staring in a major international film on Peace Day 2007. Despite all the troubles of the last 30 years ordinary people took to the streets to demand peace:children were vaccinated, schools were painted, food was delivered, Jirgas, Shuras and meetings for peace were held and demonstrations calling for peace were staged. And this year in 2008 the people of Afghanistan will once again be stepping up and calling out: “What are you doing for peace?” UNICEF vacinating children for peace
17 September 2008 - Peace Days are very important to ensure all children receive polio vaccine on the days of the campaign. Many districts in the Southern and Eastern regions have been missed during the polio campaigns this year due to insecurity, attacks, and other violence. UNEP working for peace in Afghanistan
17 September 2008 - As a peace-building initiative, UNEP is working with the Government and local communities to develop and implement a community-based approach to natural resource management, a component of which is the development of policy and legislation, including a Rangeland Law, a Forest Law and a Water Law. Afghan sports stars call for peace
17 September 2008 - Afghan sports stars and the major sports federations of Afghanistan joined the country’s biggest-ever peace campaign.
Drawing for Peace
17 September 2008 - A drawing competition for peace among 30 children from an orphanage in Kunduz has taken place.The Youth Information and Communication Centre and the Youth Federation organized prizes and gifts at the end of the ceremony.
Demand for peace by violence-plagued Afghans ‘overwhelming’ – UN
15 September 2008 - Later this week, thousands of people across Afghanistan will be marking the International Day of Peace, a commemoration that takes on particular significance in the South Asian nation that has this year witnessed some of the worst violence since the overthrow of the Taliban, including yesterday’s deadly attack on a United Nations humanitarian convoy.
SRSG writes on peace
14 September 2008 - In the latest UNAMA Afghan Update Magazine the SRSG writes about Peace Day. Here's what he has to say. The United Nations has a long history in Afghanistan and a deep friendship with the Afghan people that has remained strong over many years. We recognise the overwhelming demand for peace from the Afghan people and share this desire to build a peaceful future for the country.
Celebration for Peace Day held in Argo district of Badakhshan
14 September 2008 - For the coming peace day on 21 September 2008, a gathering was held in the Argo district of Badakhshan organized by district officials and facilitated by UNAMA. Around 500 people attended the celebration from different villages of the district, including district officials, elders, teachers, students, Mullahs, and representatives from UNAMA and the Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission.
Nimroz joins Peace Day
13 September 2008 - The south western Afghan province of Nimroz is joining the Peace Day campaign with a variety of events and activities to highlight peace. The Governor of Nimroz has asked district leaders to campaign for the day and hold sessions with elders and communities to highlight the importance of peace.
Youth Organise Fine Art Exhibition - “Art Spreads Peace”
