António Guterres launched the appeal during the annual ceremony on the land of the UN headquarters in New York to ring the bell of peace.
The pursuit of the cause of peace is “the beating heart” of the organization, “but today, peace is besieged”, it said.
“Conflicts are increasing. Civilians suffer.
Peace requires action
The ceremony becomes before International Peace Day On September 21, and the theme of this year is “Act now for a peaceful world”.
“We know that peace does not occur by accident,” said the secretary general. “It is forged – by courage, compromise and especially action.”
He called for action “to silence arms”, amplify diplomacy, protect civilians and maintain the Charter of the United Nations.
“We must act – to fight against the deep causes of the conflict – of inequality and exclusion, the speech of hatred and climate chaos. We must act-to invest in prevention, dialogue and confidence, “he continued.
“And we must act to support the manufacturers of peace – especially women and young people – who are on the front line of hope.”
Do not give up: President of the General Assembly
The president of the United Nations General Assembly, Annalena Baerbock, also discussed the rally.
In the midst of numerous conflicts in the world, she wondered if there would be less war without the United Nations, who firmly replied that “certainly not”.
“Now is not the time to give up,” she said. “It’s a moment to try even stronger. »»
‘Let peace ring’
The secretary general said that “peace is the most powerful force for a better future”, insisting that “he is within our reach – if we choose it”.
This is the message of The Peace Bell, he added, thrown in 1952 from coins and medals given by people from everyone, “united in their desire for peace”.
“This peace bell reminds us that even the smallest contributions can forge something lasting,” he said.
“Even in a fractured world, we can come together to let peace ring. Let us answer this call. »»
About the Bell of Peace
Japanese bell of peace has been presented as A gift to the United Nations of the United Nations Association of Japan on June 8, 1954.
For its part are eight Japanese characters who say “the absolute peace of the world in lively”.
It is housed in a wooden structure resembling a traditional Shinto sanctuary.
The bell sounded twice a year on the first day of spring, at the Vernal equinox, and to commemorate International Peace Day.
Originally published at Almouwatin.com
