UN Chief's Message on International Day of Peace 2025: A Call for Global Peace

A World Crying Out for Peace

• 🌍 The world is currently experiencing an explosion of conflict, with international law being flouted and a record number of people displaced from their homes.
• 💔 Lives are being torn apart, childhoods extinguished, and human dignity discarded due to the cruelty and degradations of war.

The Universal Desire for Peace

• 🕊️ The fundamental desire of those affected by conflict is simply peace.
• 🤝 Peace is presented as a collective responsibility, as the impacts of war have global repercussions.

Building Bridges and Creating Stability

• 💥 There is an urgent need to silence the guns, end suffering, build bridges, and foster stability and prosperity.
• 📈 Sustainable development is directly linked to peace, as nine out of the ten countries facing the greatest development challenges are also experiencing conflict.

Combating the Roots of Conflict

• 🚫 It is crucial to quell racism, dehumanization, and misinformation, which act as fuel for conflict.
• ❤️ Instead, we must embrace the language of respect, open our hearts to others, and actively use our influence to promote peace.

The Hope and Rebuilding That Peace Brings

• ✨ Where peace exists, there is hope; families can reunite, communities can rebuild, and children can learn and play.
• ⏳ The message concludes with an urgent call to action: Peace cannot wait, and the work to achieve it must begin now.