Preparations are under way to observe the annual International Day of Peace by commemorating and strengthening the ideals of peace both within and among all nations and peoples due to Sept. 21.
This is enforced by Rwanda’s National Unity and Reconciliation Commission (NURC) together with other national and international stakeholders.
The day was recommended in 1982 by the United Nation (resolutions 36/37 and 55/282), and the UN’s theme for International Day of Peace this year says ‘make your voice heard’ under the overall idea of peace and democracy.
In Rwanda, over the past two years, the International Day of Peace has been organized and celebrated under the lead of the United Nations Office in Rwanda.
This year, the National Unity and Reconciliation Commission as her mandate of coordinating all activities related to peace and unity requires, has decided to take the lead of organizing and coordinating this year’s celebrations.
According to the press statement from the NURC; Peace Day provides an important opportunity for individuals, organizations and nations to create practical acts of peace on a shared date.
“It is a day for all people to come together in a spirit of hope and possibility, with a unifying spirit of Peace and unity. Peace Day is beyond politics, religion, race, nationality, class and all other dividers.”
Among other Rwandan peace activists; Dieudonné Munyanshoza in the interview with igihe.com said, “This is a day for us all to celebrate because nothing can be reached upon without peace.”
He challenged the public stating; “We need each other in all activities because we share different experiences in life and we can’t reach that target without togetherness. Let’s put together for peace to prevail in our country and outside the world.”
Kizito Mihigo, Mani Martin, Sophie Nzayisenga, Kitoko Bibarwa, Eduard Bamporiki, Alpha Rwirangira, Marc Nsengiyaremye Marc and many more will be present at Amahoro Stadium for presentations, performances and testimonies.
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