#FightRacism: 'International Day of Peace' (21 September)
Malala Yousafzai, Michael Douglas, Jane Goodall and Paulo Coelho have a common string connecting them - They are 'United Nations Messengers of Peace'. Amongst many others, they uphold the need for peace, which is of great urgency today. (With inputs from official United Nations announcements and website) The date of September 21 is annually observed as International Day of Peace. Achieving true peace entails much more than laying down arms. It requires the building of societies where all members feel that they can flourish. It involves creating a world in which people are treated equally, regardless of their race. United Nations Messengers of Peace in 2022 are : Princess Haya, Daniel Barenboim, Paulo Coelho, Leonardo DiCaprio, Michael Douglas, Jane Goodall, Lang Lang, Yo-Yo Ma, Midori, Edward Norton, Charlize Theron, Stevie Wonder, Malala Yousafzai. Backed by the highest honour bestowed by the Secretary-General on a global citizen, these prominent personalities volunteer th