The International Day of Peace, observed each year on September 21, brings a global call for a day of ceasefire and nonviolence. It is a time to reflect on the benefits of peacefully resolving disputes. This year, consider that gun violence claims some 30,000 lives annually in the United States. [PDF] What might it look like to observe a day of ceasefire in our country? How might we work to address the tragedy of gun violence? Send information about ongoing efforts and ideas for new efforts to the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program to share with others.
Observe the International Day of Peace
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