, where young people are equal citizens and are encouraged and supported to achieve their fullest potential as global citizens.
A PEACEFUL WORLD
Peace is not only a noble vision for humanity, it is a call to action. Each of us can heal divisions and embrace peace and understanding. We can call on our families and communities to do the same. Speak up, learn, practice respect, embrace diversity, protest injustice. Be the change you want to see!
In today’s divided world, our clarion call for peace should echo louder than ever. There are many ways to speak up for peace and everyone can be part of the conversation. Spark conversations off-and-online about the urgent need for understanding, non-violence, and disarmament. Use your voice and words to challenge hate and champion peace. Join the Peace movements and share inspiring stories of hope.
Educate Yourself About Peace
Conflict prevention, mediation, peacekeeping, peacebuilding, and disarmament are essential tools the United Nations uses to foster lasting peace worldwide. Given the interconnected nature of conflicts and crimes in our globalized world, understanding these tools and their impact is crucial for everyone. Knowledge is power, and by sharing this information with friends, family, and communities, we empower ourselves and others to contribute to a more peaceful future.
Practice Solidarity and Understanding
More unites us than divides us; people everywhere have similar dreams for peace and prosperity. We also face common challenges that are not bound by borders such as cybercrimes, climate change and trafficking. Voice your support for the United Nations as the only place where all countries can convene and engage with each other. Take part in local and national dialogues where people can share different perspectives even if they disagree. Join civic participation efforts for peace. And support people or organizations that promote dialogue, understanding and reconciliation.
Embrace Inclusion And Diversity
Examine how you think about different groups of people, and question assumptions and stereotypes. Consider joining a group, online or in a community, that brings people together across faiths, ethnicities, gender identities or other categories to better understand each other. Be more open to learning from others and changing how you think. Join Peace campaign and find out how you can help to end hate speech and embrace human diversity.
Follow Reliable News Sources
Confused about what to believe and whom to trust? You are not alone. The volume of incorrect information has exploded. Sharpen your skills to detect who may or may not be telling the truth. Are you getting facts from a reputable news organization? Or from texts or emails that arrive unsolicited? How much evidence backs up what they say? What’s missing and why? Are diverse perspectives apparent – or is everyone saying the same thing? Cultivate your skepticism and your intuition. If something feels off, investigate more.
Post With Care On Social Media
Next time you want to like or share a social media post, pause for a moment. Will doing so cause any kind of harm to anyone? If you are feeling angry about an issue, wait 24 hours to see if you still want to post about it. While social media brings people together, it can also drive hate and division, influenced by algorithms that reward people for having the same extreme views. Beyond monitoring your own posting habits, see if you want to join one of the emerging national and regional neutral, non-profit fact-checking organizations, especially around important events like elections. Check out the UN’s Verified campaign that shares tips on how to tackle misinformation and encourages people to take care before they share information!
