1. UN | COMMEMORATING | International Day of Peace | 21 September
The International Day of Peace was established in 1981 by the United Nations General Assembly. Two decades later, in 2001, the General Assembly unanimously voted to designate the Day as a period of non-violence and cease-fire.
Annually, on 21 September, the world marks the International Day of Peace.
Today, amidst staggering volatility, the search for peace feels overwhelming—but it has never been more urgent.
Peace is more than the absence of war; it is the foundation necessary to collectively tackle humanity’s challenges. It is the lived experience of safety, dignity, opportunities and cooperation in our daily lives.
Under the theme Invest in Peace: For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day, this year’s International Day of Peace honours the 'everyday architects of peace'—people driving local action, laying the groundwork for stability, and building a lasting peace from the ground up.
"Peace is not just made at conference tables, but in classrooms, neighbourhoods, and everywhere people meet with open minds and open hearts. Together, day by day, we can build a more just world, with compassion, equality and dignity for all." – UN Secretary-General António Guterre
Everyone, everywhere can do their part for peace. Take one small step for peace every day.
Remember, peace isn’t just built in conference rooms—it is shaped by everyone, everywhere, every day.
Host a Peace Circle - an intergeneration youth-led conversation on solutions.
Use your platform to promote a cause or tell a story of peace and hope
Show us how you're building the architecture of peace and justice using #InvestInPeace.
2. UNHCR | UPDATING | Forcibly Displaced, Refugees & Stateless | Figures at a Glance | 31 December 2025
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the UN Refugee Agency, is a global organization dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights and building a better future for refugees, other forcibly displaced communities and stateless people.
"2025 was an extraordinarily difficult year for international protection, exposing the widening gap between global commitments and collective action. Funding cuts were not abstract: they meant less access to education, health care, protection and support at a time when needs were greatest. Despite a reduced workforce and operational footprint, UNHCR prioritized life-saving assistance and continued to deliver protection and support in some of the world's most challenging environments.” – Barham Salih, UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Summary
The Global Report highlights funding, expenditure and impact in 2025 as UNHCR responded to the needs of a record number of forcibly displaced and stateless people around the world.
