Secretary-General's Message
21 September 2013
The International Day of Peace is a time for reflection – a day
when we reiterate our belief in non-violence and call for a global
ceasefire. We ask people everywhere to observe a minute of silence, at
noon local time, to honour those killed in conflict and the survivors
who live with daily trauma and pain.
This year we are highlighting Education for Peace. Education
is vital for fostering global citizenship and building peaceful
societies.
In June, Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani schoolgirl targeted for
assassination by the Taliban for campaigning for the right to
education, came to the United Nations. Malala said: “One teacher, one
book, one pen, can change the world.” These are our most powerful
weapons.
That is why, last year, I launched the Global Education First
Initiative...
On this International Day of Peace, let us pledge to teach our
children the value of tolerance and mutual respect. Let us invest in
the schools and teachers that will build a fair and inclusive world
that embraces diversity. Let us fight for peace and defend it with all
our might.
Ban Ki-moon
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