International Day of Living Together in Peace 2023: History and Significance

International Day of Living Together in Peace 2023: History and Significance – Every year, the International Day of Living Together in Peace is observed on May 16, aimed at promoting peace, tolerance, inclusion, understanding, and solidarity among individuals and communities worldwide. It also highlights the importance of fostering peaceful coexistence, mutual respect, and harmony among people from diverse backgrounds.

International Day of Living Together in Peace 2023: History

• In 1997, the General Assembly proclaimed the year 2000 as the “International Year for a Culture of Peace” through its resolution 52/15.
• The Assembly declared that the “International Decade for a Culture of Peace and Non-Violence for Children of the World” will be celebrated from 2001-10.
• In 2017, the UN General Assembly promoted its commitment to a peaceful world by designating May 16 as the International Day of Living Together in Peace through Resolution 72/130 to promote inclusion, tolerance, solidarity, and peace among diverse communities.

International Day of Living Together in Peace 2023: Quotes

• “Every breath we take, every step we make, can be filled with peace, joy and serenity.” —Thich Nhat Hanh
• “Don’t search for anything except peace. Try to calm the mind. Everything else will come on its own.” —Baba Hari Das
• “When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.” —Jimi Hendrix
• “Not one of us can rest, be happy, be at home, be at peace with ourselves until we end hatred and division.” —John Lewis
• “When you make peace with yourself, you make peace with the world.” —Maha Ghosananda

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