International Day of Peace

September 18, 2021September 18, 2021

International Day of Peace 2021

The UN established the International Day of Peace in 1981 as a day devoted to the ideals of peace by observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire and since then it has had a rich and storied history. This year as the entire globe strives to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic there is a call to think together creatively to create a more equal, just, equitable, inclusive, sustainable and healthier world. Peacedoodle wants to help.

There are so many ways to make a difference.

☮️ Sketchnoters are encouraged to sketch their solutions or an action step that can be taken immediately to make a difference. The art will spread peace and your ideas will ripple out far and wide.

☮️ Adults and students can take photos of acts of kindness witnessed around them.

☮️ We can all make peace with someone.

☮️ We can stand up against acts of hate both online and in our regular lives.

☮️ We can spread compassion.

Please join us and share your actions, images, and ideas – big or small. We will collect them here but you can share on Twitter, LinkedIn or Instagram with the hashtags #peacedoodleSept21 and #peaceday There is also a Padlet set up where you can upload your creations, write about your actions, record a video and more.

You can read more here about the initiative and access many resources to share the information with others who want to take action for peace. Let’s make peace with one another. Let’s make peace with nature.

Let’s help the world recover from the devastating divide that has widened between people, especially the marginalized and underprivileged, due to the effects of the pandemic.

Let’s keep it going today and every day.

Peace one doodle at a time.

October 1, 2020

International Day of Peace – 2020

Entries from Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, India, Florida, Oregon, and North Carolina. The goal is the same – heal our world through peaceful thoughts and actions. Thank you for participating everyone.

September 15, 2018September 15, 2018

What does the right to Peace look like?

Gearing up for the International Day of Peace on the 21^st of September, as Tropical Storm Florence continues to wage war by dropping unprecedented amounts of rain on a swath of states. My town is in the direct path of the storm, likely arriving within the day. We have prepped in the usual manner, stocking up on water, batteries, and ice. How lucky are we who have the means and availability of this type of certainty and comfort during a dangerous time? Earthquakes, hurricanes, fires, tsunamis, drought, and monsoon season challenge other parts of the world on a regular basis. Humanity cannot control natural disasters; the same cannot be said for conflict and war. The International Day of Peace came about through one man’s efforts to promote Peace Day. Through Jeremy Gilley’s efforts the United Nations adopted the idea and established the International Day of Peace in 1981. A day that allows humanitarian workers to bring needed supplies into war-torn areas while cease-fires are observed.

Just for One Day. Imagine P E A C E. All day-long. The power of us all uniting, imagining Peace on the same day, together!

All of us who have food and water in abundance.

All of us who have electricity.

All of us who have shelter and warmth and no conflict.

And all of us who don’t.

Imagine all of us coming together on September 21^st.

We get to think about how we can impact PEACE in our homes, communities, and yes, PEACE in the world. For one day, we get to acknowledge the multitude of gifts that our lives afford us and maybe think about ways to give back. We do this together.

Peacedoodle.com is starting with doodles but we won’t stop there.

Spreading awareness by collecting images showing the diversity of responses to “What does the right to Peace look like to you?” The images will take many shapes and sizes. A high school dance class has brainstormed around the United Nations’ statement in order to understand the complexity and depth of human rights and how they manifest in everyday life.

Simple statements like, “Be nice to each other.” “Don’t judge and be friendly.” And, “Helping each other creates Peace,” emerged from the discussion. Groups of 2 or 3 are choreographing dances to commemorate the day. Their performances will be recorded and shared here.

Elementary art students will create silhouettes and mixed media collages to show their understanding of the right to Peace. High school art students will study propaganda posters throughout history that promote war and the military. They will contrast these with the notion of propaganda posters for Peace and the impact that could have. These students study the concept that art changes opinions and can influence society. How powerful to show that art’s influence could be used to foster peace? Imagine the beauty of this.

Stay tuned while the responses are collected and shared here.

To participate follow us on Instagram @peace_doodle and Twitter

@peacedoodle. Tag us in your photos and use the hashtag #peacedoodle21Sept. You can also upload your images here on Google. I will be collecting them to share here in the gallery.

Participate whenever you are able and take pictures of your students, or groups drawing and upload those as well. Together we can spread Peace, One doodle at a time.