International Day of Peace

September 18, 2021September 18, 2021

International Day of Peace 2021

The UN established the International Day of Peace in 1981 as a day devoted to the ideals of peace by observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire and since then it has had a rich and storied history. This year as the entire globe strives to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic there is a call to think together creatively to create a more equal, just, equitable, inclusive, sustainable and healthier world. Peacedoodle wants to help.

There are so many ways to make a difference.

☮️ Sketchnoters are encouraged to sketch their solutions or an action step that can be taken immediately to make a difference. The art will spread peace and your ideas will ripple out far and wide.

☮️ Adults and students can take photos of acts of kindness witnessed around them.

☮️ We can all make peace with someone.

☮️ We can stand up against acts of hate both online and in our regular lives.

☮️ We can spread compassion.

Please join us and share your actions, images, and ideas – big or small. We will collect them here but you can share on Twitter, LinkedIn or Instagram with the hashtags #peacedoodleSept21 and #peaceday There is also a Padlet set up where you can upload your creations, write about your actions, record a video and more.

You can read more here about the initiative and access many resources to share the information with others who want to take action for peace. Let’s make peace with one another. Let’s make peace with nature.

Let’s help the world recover from the devastating divide that has widened between people, especially the marginalized and underprivileged, due to the effects of the pandemic.

Let’s keep it going today and every day.

Peace one doodle at a time.

October 1, 2020

International Day of Peace – 2020

Entries from Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, India, Florida, Oregon, and North Carolina. The goal is the same – heal our world through peaceful thoughts and actions. Thank you for participating everyone.

September 7, 2019September 8, 2019

Greta Thunberg Inspires Action

Embarking on a 14 day journey from Plymouth, England to cross the Atlantic on a sailboat, Greta Thunberg did more than raise awareness. She took a very personal stand on the effects of carbon emissions to the environment. With a vow not to fly, she spent 2 weeks on the Malizia II, a 60 foot yacht powered by solar, wind and underwater turbines that produced electricity. She sailed along with her dad and a small crew to reach the New York harbor in advance of Climate Week, NYC an international climate conference to be held in New York from Sept 23-29. Greta will participate in the Global Action Summit on September 23rd.

The International Day of Peace is September 21st and this year’s focus is Climate Action. A call to arms for all of us to “combat climate change as a way to protect and promote peace throughout the world”. A challenge to all of us to make a difference. Greta Thunberg and thousands of other inspired youth are making their voices heard through protests, and school strikes, but also through action. We can no longer hope that things change, Greta warns, it is only through action can we expect to feel any hope.

What action will you take?

I am:
Using my refillable water bottle from #ISC19FR and taking it everywhere
Remembering my own reusable bags when I visit the grocery store
Avoiding rush-hour traffic
Shopping local as much as possible
Opening the windows
Saving paper
Smiling at others

Share the journey with me here at Peacedoodle. Sketch your solutions, your actions, your commitment, tell me what you are doing and let’s all help reverse climate change before it is too late.

July 30, 2019July 30, 2019

2019 – Climate Action for Peace

Climate Action for Peace is the 2019 theme for The International Day of Peace. The intention of the UN is clear “UN Sustainable Development Goal 13 is a call for immediate action by all to lower greenhouse emissions, build resilience and improve education on climate change.” Encouraging countries to move towards ‘greener, and more resilient economies’ we are being asked to focus our attention on “the importance of combatting climate change as a way to protect and promote peace throughout the world.” As an educator and Peace activist, I know the awareness forged on this day can bring a rich opportunity to link arms across the globe and make immediate change.

Start by understanding your own carbon footprint, what lifestyle choices impact the carbon emissions created on your behalf?
Can you make one small change to decrease that footprint?
Can you support products or companies who are actively making changes in their production or distribution practices on behalf of climate change?

To raise awareness and make a change let’s start early and begin informing each other about the facts around climate change. Teachers, start having discussions with your students about greenhouse gasses and the environmental changes that are rapidly altering the globe.

Doodle your findings and share to @peacedoodle on twitter or instagram.

Then on the day of the event, invite students, teachers, everyone to share a doodle on how to combat climate change. Perhaps a poster alerting us to take action.
Perhaps a solution that you will put into place.
Perhaps one small action you will take to use less energy in your own life.

What will it be?

September 15, 2018September 15, 2018

What does the right to Peace look like?

Gearing up for the International Day of Peace on the 21^st of September, as Tropical Storm Florence continues to wage war by dropping unprecedented amounts of rain on a swath of states. My town is in the direct path of the storm, likely arriving within the day. We have prepped in the usual manner, stocking up on water, batteries, and ice. How lucky are we who have the means and availability of this type of certainty and comfort during a dangerous time? Earthquakes, hurricanes, fires, tsunamis, drought, and monsoon season challenge other parts of the world on a regular basis. Humanity cannot control natural disasters; the same cannot be said for conflict and war. The International Day of Peace came about through one man’s efforts to promote Peace Day. Through Jeremy Gilley’s efforts the United Nations adopted the idea and established the International Day of Peace in 1981. A day that allows humanitarian workers to bring needed supplies into war-torn areas while cease-fires are observed.

Just for One Day. Imagine P E A C E. All day-long. The power of us all uniting, imagining Peace on the same day, together!

All of us who have food and water in abundance.

All of us who have electricity.

All of us who have shelter and warmth and no conflict.

And all of us who don’t.

Imagine all of us coming together on September 21^st.

We get to think about how we can impact PEACE in our homes, communities, and yes, PEACE in the world. For one day, we get to acknowledge the multitude of gifts that our lives afford us and maybe think about ways to give back. We do this together.

Peacedoodle.com is starting with doodles but we won’t stop there.

Spreading awareness by collecting images showing the diversity of responses to “What does the right to Peace look like to you?” The images will take many shapes and sizes. A high school dance class has brainstormed around the United Nations’ statement in order to understand the complexity and depth of human rights and how they manifest in everyday life.

Simple statements like, “Be nice to each other.” “Don’t judge and be friendly.” And, “Helping each other creates Peace,” emerged from the discussion. Groups of 2 or 3 are choreographing dances to commemorate the day. Their performances will be recorded and shared here.

Elementary art students will create silhouettes and mixed media collages to show their understanding of the right to Peace. High school art students will study propaganda posters throughout history that promote war and the military. They will contrast these with the notion of propaganda posters for Peace and the impact that could have. These students study the concept that art changes opinions and can influence society. How powerful to show that art’s influence could be used to foster peace? Imagine the beauty of this.

Stay tuned while the responses are collected and shared here.

To participate follow us on Instagram @peace_doodle and Twitter

@peacedoodle. Tag us in your photos and use the hashtag #peacedoodle21Sept. You can also upload your images here on Google. I will be collecting them to share here in the gallery.

Participate whenever you are able and take pictures of your students, or groups drawing and upload those as well. Together we can spread Peace, One doodle at a time.

September 15, 2018September 15, 2020

2018 International Day of Peace

September 21st the International Day of Peace was Established in 1981 by unanimous United Nations resolution 36/37. The theme for the International Day of Peace in 2018 is “The Right to Peace – The Universal Declaration of Human Rights at 70”

The theme celebrates the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

“A peaceful society is one where there is justice and equality for everyone. Peace will enable a sustainable environment to take shape and a sustainable environment will help promote peace.”

Here at Peacedoodle we believe that creativity spreads joy and the act of doodling will unleash a world of good. Join us here to share your thoughts and your Doodles. What does the right to peace look like to you? Stay tuned to view the images from our international community and from schools all over the world. Peace, one doodle at a time.

Fill out our form to share your thoughts and your image.

Grab a slide and add your image here as well. Let’s connect the globe with images of peace.