in 1981 the united nations general assembly passed resolution 36/67 declaring an international day of peace. in xx, the united nations general assembly adopted a new resolution 55/282 declaring 21 september of each year as the international day of peace.
the assembly declared that the day be observed as a day of global ceasefire and non-violence, an invitation to all nations and people to honour a cessation of hostilities during the day. it invited all member states, organizations of the united nations system, regional and non-governmental organizations and individuals to commemorate the day in an appropriate manner, including through education and public awareness, and to cooperate with the united nations in establishing a global ceasefire.