International Day of Living Together in Peace 2023: Significance, History, Quotes

To live together in peace means to accept, recognize and respect every person irrespective of caste, religion, nationality or gender. Only by this way we will be able to live in a united way. With this motto, May 16 will be celebrated as International Day of Living Together in Peace 2023.

The declaration was passed by the United Nations in 1999 that every year May 16 will be observed as International Day of Living Together in Peace. The aim is to promote and encourage complete respect for fundamental freedoms and human rights without any discrepancy.

International Day of Living Together in Peace 2023 Date

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International Day of Living Together in Peace 2023 Overview

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International Day of Living Together in Peace Significance

The significance of International Day of Living Together in Peace is to inspire the feeling of being united irrespective of our differences and to build world peace and order and to live in harmony. The day encourages people from all over the world to work collectively towards assuring peace and sustainable development and encourage forgiveness and compassion among individuals.

History behind International Day of Living Together in Peace observance

Since its inception after World War II, United Nations has put forth many efforts to maintain and promote world peace. In the General Assembly held in 1999, emphasis was laid on promoting culture of peace and non-violence that benefits all of humanity.

Another resolution was adopted on 8 December 2017 by the United Nations General Assembly to observe 16 May as the International Day of Living Together in Peace. Since then, every year May 16 is celebrated as International Day of Living Together in Peace all over the world.

International Day of Living Together in Peace Celebration

International Day of Living Together in Peace can be celebrated in a very simple and subtle manner. You can learn about the people who have made constant efforts toward achieving world peace or read books that are based on promoting world peace. Try studying about some of the most peaceful countries in the world like Iceland, New Zealand, Portugal, Canada, Switzerland, Norway, and Singapore. Spread awareness about this day among your friends, family and acquaintances.

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International Day of Living Together in Peace 2023 Quotes

1. “An eye for an eye will only make the whole world blind.” – Mahatma Gandhi
2. “When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace.” – Jimi Hendrix
3. “True peace is not merely the absence of tension: it is the presence of justice.” – Martin Luther King Junior
4. “World peace begins with inner peace.” – Dalai Lama
5. “Not one of us can rest, be happy, be at home, be at peace with ourselves, until we end hatred and division.” – John Lewis
6. “Imagine all the people living life in peace. You may say that I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one. I hope someday you’ll join us and the world will be as one.” – John Lennon
7. “To forgive is the highest, most beautiful form of love. In return, you will receive untold peace and happiness.” – Robert Muller
8. “If you want peace, you don’t talk to your friends. You talk to your enemies.” – Desmond Tutu
9. “Peace is not absence of conflict; it is the ability to handle conflict by peaceful means.” – Ronald Reagan
10. “Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding.” – Albert Einstein

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