International Day of Peace and World Day of Peace

Established in 1981, International Day of Peace provides a date for all people, the world over, to commit to peace. In 2001, the General Assembly voted unanimously to designate the Day as a period of non-violence and cease-fire.

World Day of Peace is celebrated January 1st of each year and invites all people to reflect upon the important work of building peace.

Established in 1981, International Day of Peace provides a date for all people, the world over, to commit to peace. In 2001, the General Assembly voted unanimously to designate the Day as a period of non-violence and cease-fire.

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Episode 6

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The Way Home, Part 2
Episode 2

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Episode 116

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Episode 107

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James Francis Byrnes | History of SC Slide Collection
Episode 19

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