“” Lives are torn, the extinguished childhood and the fundamental human dignity rejected, in the midst of cruelty and degradations of war,“Mr. Guterres said in a message for the day. »»All they want is peace.“”
He stressed that the conflict today is not limited to battlefields, with its undulating impacts through borders, supplying movement, poverty and instability.
“” We have to silence the pistols. Put an end to suffering. Build bridges. And create stability and prosperity.“”
Focus on women, young people
THE International Peace Day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1981 and later designated Like a day of non-violence and ceasefire.
The theme of this year, Act now for a peaceful worldhighlights the urgent need for collective action to prevent conflicts, fight hatred and disinformation and support peace manufacturers – especially women and young people.
Messages of peace written by children are placed in the municipalities of the city of Medellín in Colombia.
Peace cannot wait
Mr. Guterres underlined the link between peace and sustainable development, noting that nine of the ten countries that are most fighting in development are also conflict. He also warned of racism and dehumanization, calling in place “the language of respect” and dialogue.
This year’s observance fell on the eve of the high -level annual week of the United Nations General Assembly, when world leaders meet in New York to debate global challenges – wars and climate disturbances in gender equality and transformative risks and opportunities posed by artificial intelligence.
The secretary general said that the moment underlined the need for an international thrust concerted for peace, as the divisions are widening and instability is developing.
“” Where we have peace, we have the hope,“Said Mr. Guterres. »»Peace cannot wait – our work begins now.“”
Originally published at Almouwatin.com
