Press Release

THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- MESSAGE TO MARK THE 100-DAY COUNTDOWN TO THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE New York, 13 June 2025

14 June 2025

On 21 September, the world unites for the International Day of Peace. This year’s call: “Act Now for a Peaceful World”.

Peace can’t wait – and it starts with us. 

We all have the power to help silence guns, build bridges and plant the seeds of lasting change.

As we launch the 100-day countdown to Peace Day, let’s do our part to forge a more peaceful world.

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