We’re launching a new series dedicated to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – starting with one of the most vital: Goal 16 – Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions.
At its heart lies a universal truth: peace is the foundation of human progress.
We believe that one day, humanity will live in harmony and mutual trust, protecting the very environment that so often suffers because of conflict.
That belief is what the world celebrates every September 21 – the International Day of Peace, a global call for unity, hope, and responsibility.
What peace really means
Peace is not just the end of war. It’s the quiet strength of understanding, respect, and fairness. It’s children studying without fear, families living in safety, and nations cooperating rather than competing. It’s a culture of dialogue, empathy, and shared growth.
The modern world still struggles to reach that vision. Armed conflicts, terrorism, racism, and intolerance continue to challenge humanity’s conscience.
For Ukraine, peace is not an abstract word – it’s a real, daily need. We know too well the price of living without it.
But peace isn’t built through politics alone – it’s something we create every day. It lives in our actions, in our words, and in how we treat one another.
It’s choosing conversation over confrontation, compassion over indifference. And it begins with each of us – with kindness, support, volunteering, and understanding.
Moments that unite the world
- The Minute of Peace (12:00 local time) – a global moment of silence in memory of victims of war and in solidarity with all who seek peace.
- The Dove of Peace – the universal symbol of hope, purity, and coexistence.
- Global Solidarity – millions of people join peace events across the world: marches, concerts, art shows, conferences, and educational programs – proving that the desire for peace knows no borders.
Peace begins with us
Peace is not something to wait for – it’s something to build, every day. Don’t wait for orders or declarations from above; start small, in your own space – with tolerance, respect, and kindness.
Let the International Day of Peace be more than a mark on the calendar. Let it be a reminder that our future depends on what we choose to nurture – understanding or hostility, dialogue or silence.
Because peace is not a dream. It’s a choice – one we make together.