International Day of Peace 2020

September 21st the International Day of Peace was Established in 1981 by unanimous United Nations resolution 36/37. The theme for the International Day of Peace in 2020 is “Shaping Peace Together”

The theme celebrates the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

This year “Covid-19 is a stark reminder of the need for cooperation across borders, sectors and generations. Our response will determine how fast the world recovers, whether we achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, and how well we handle pressing challenges: from the climate crisis to pandemics, inequalities, new forms of violence, and rapid changes in technology and in our population.

But just when we need collective action more than ever, support for global cooperation has been flagging. In many countries, public trust in traditional institutions is in decline and relations between countries have been under strain. Will this pandemic bring the world closer together? Or will it lead to greater mistrust? Global dialogue – and action – is now more urgent than ever.” (from https://www.un.org/UN75)

Here at Peacedoodle we believe that creativity spreads joy. Art in all its forms will unleash a world of good for our planet. Join us here to share your thoughts and your creations. What do you see when you envision a peaceful world? Stay tuned to view the images from our international community and from schools all over the world. Peace, one doodle, painting, drawing, icon, poem or essay at a time.

Fill out our form to share your thoughts and your image.

Grab a slide and add your image here as well. Let’s connect the globe with images of peace and heal the world for generations to come.