World peace may be a far–fetched dream, but it is not unattainable. It is in this spirit that the United Nations celebrates International Peace Day. Each year, the UN chooses a unique theme to spread the message about World Peace. Let’s find out what the UN has planned for International Peace Day 2022.

Introduced in 2001, International Peace Day or simply Peace Day, is observed every year on the 21st of September. On this day, the UN urges people of all nations to put down their arms and weapons and reaffirm their goal of living harmoniously with each other. By partnering with the UN, NGOs have successfully implemented a 24–hour ceasefire in areas of intense conflict.

One way to foster peace is to eradicate racism. In this spirit, the UN has declared, ‘End Racism. Build Peace’ as the Peace Day theme for 2022.

The UN specifically chose this theme, keeping in mind the global issue of racism affecting people worldwide. In many parts of the world, people are harassed, sometimes even murdered, due to their skin colour. Immigrants are targeted and ridiculed because they look different from the natives.

If the goal is to achieve world peace, and if humanity hopes to progress, we need to look past people’s ethnicity, skin colour and languages they speak. We only need to consider their merits as human beings if we hope to survive as a race.

The UN has outlined several activities you can do to celebrate Peace Day. For instance, the UN’s PeaceWave is an initiative under which it encourages people across the globe to observe a minute of silence at 12 p.m. local time, irrespective of where they are or what they are doing. Other activities celebrated on International Peace Day include:

• Peace education events
• Intercultural and interfaith dialogues
• Workshops on the UN Peace Day theme
• Meditation and prayer
• Planting peace poles
• Community gatherings
• Vigils
• Concerts, festivals, and sports events in the spirit of promoting peace
• Service to others
• Feasts for peace
• Writing peace poetry
• Yoga
• Marches, parades and flag ceremonies
• Public programs with government officials
• Engaging youth in peace–building activities

You can celebrate Peace Day by engaging in the afore–mentioned activities privately, as a group or as a participant in a Peace Day event.

While you should do your best to raise awareness about the importance of peace, it is just as vital that you practice what you preach. One way to lead a peaceful existence is to spread happiness and cheer. A happy state of mind does wonders for your physical and mental health. It keeps you fulfilled and away from diseases and ailments. However, health issues can creep up anytime, which is why health insurance is essential.

Your health insurance policy covers you against various physical and mental health issues. It also offers you a sense of relief when you receive a sudden medical diagnosis. Insurance covers your medical expenses and allows you to concentrate on seeking the best treatment.