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Peace Bell Ceremony: International Day of Peace 2025 | United Nations

Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September. The General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples. -------------------------------- Secretary-General António Guterres rang the Peace Bell at United Nations Headquarters, and said, “Peace is the most powerful force for a better future. And it is within our grasp – if we choose it.” This year’s Peace Day carries the theme Act Now for a Peaceful World. Guterres said, “We know that peace doesn’t happen by accident. It is forged – through courage, compromise, and above all, action. We must act – to silence the guns and amplify diplomacy.” António Guterres noted that the bell “was cast from coins and medals donated by people across the world.” He added, “This Peace Bell reminds us that even the smallest contributions can forge something enduring. Even in a fractured world, we can come together to let peace ring. Let’s answer that call.” General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock also addressed the gathering. She said, “Peace. A principle on which the United Nations was founded. One enshrined in the Charter as our collective aspiration never again to return to the scourge of war.” Baerbock then also rang the Peace Bell, before participants gathered for a group photo to close the ceremony.