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International Day of Peace Vigil is observed

International Day of Peace Vigil is observed

Date
21 Sep 2004
Updated
30 Sep 2019
International Day of Peace Vigil is observed

After the United Nations General-Assembly resolution 55/282 of 2001, beginning 2002, 21 September of each year is observed as the International Day of Peace Vigil. 21 September 2004 was observed as the third International Day of Peace. The UN resolution called on all UN member states, regional and non-governmental organisations and individuals to commemorate this day appropriately through education and public awareness campaigns. It also called for cooperation with the UN in establishing global ceasefire.

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  1. 01idpvigil,' UN resolution 55/282 of 2001',[Online], Available at www.idpvigil.com[Accessed:13 September 2013]
  2. 02un,' International Day of Peace'[Online],Available at www.un.org[Accessed:13 September 2013]

Last updated · 30 Sep 2019

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South African History Online. (2011, March 16). International Day of Peace Vigil is observed. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0013597

South African History Online (2011) 'International Day of Peace Vigil is observed', South African History Online, 16 March. Available at: https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0013597 (Accessed: 9 August 2026).

South African History Online, International Day of Peace Vigil is observed [website], https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0013597, (accessed 9 August 2026).

"International Day of Peace Vigil is observed." South African History Online, 16 Mar. 2011, https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0013597. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

South African History Online. "International Day of Peace Vigil is observed." South African History Online. March 16, 2011. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0013597.

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