World Peace Day theme till date

Each year, the United Nations selects a specific theme for the International Day of Peace (World Peace Day) to focus on important issues related to peace and conflict resolution.

Here is a list of World Peace Day themes from 1981 to 2023:

1. 1981: “International Year of Peace”
2. 1982: “Law and Order in a Free Society”
3. 1983: “Partnerships for Peace – Dignity for All”
4. 1984: “Disarmament Decade: 10 Years of Disarmament”
5. 1985: “Youth and the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy”
6. 1986: “Peace, the Challenge of the Future”
7. 1987: “Peace Makers”
8. 1988: “Human Rights… Yes!”
9. 1989: “Environmental Peace”
10. 1990: “Peace Around the World”
11. 1991: “For Peace and Life on Earth”
12. 1992: “Peace and the Environment”
13. 1993: “As the United Nations Decade for the Eradication of Poverty (1997-2006) Begins, a Renewed Call to End Poverty and Hunger”
14. 1994: “Peace and Tolerance”
15. 1995: “Youth for Peace and Development”
16. 1996: “Celebrating the Culture of Peace”
17. 1997: “Peoples for Peace”
18. 1998: “Teaching Peace”
19. 1999: “Move the World: Shape the Future”
20. 2000: “The Year 2000: A Culture of Peace”
21. 2001: “Celebrate the Spirit of the United Nations”
22. 2002: “Cultures of Peace: Education for Non-Violence”
23. 2003: “Health and Spirituality: Body and Soul”
24. 2004: “Sports for Peace: Beyond the Olympic Truce”
25. 2005: “The UN for Human Rights: Peace and Development”
26. 2006: “Peace through Education”
27. 2007: “Peace is the United Nations’ Highest Calling”
28. 2008: “Human Rights and Peacekeeping”
29. 2009: “Disarmament and Non-Proliferation: The Humanitarian Imperative”
30. 2010: “Youth for Peace and Development”
31. 2011: “Make Your Voice Heard”
32. 2012: “Sustainable Peace for a Sustainable Future”
33. 2013: “Education for Peace”
34. 2014: “The Right of Peoples to Peace”
35. 2015: “Partnerships for Peace – Dignity for All”
36. 2016: “The Sustainable Development Goals: Building Blocks for Peace”
37. 2017: “Together for Peace: Respect, Safety, and Dignity for All”
38. 2018: “The Right to Peace – The Universal Declaration of Human Rights at 70”
39. 2019: “Climate Action for Peace”
40. 2020: “Shaping Peace Together”
41. 2021: “Recovering Better for an Equitable and Sustainable World”
42. 2022: “People and Planet: Creating Peaceful, Just, and Inclusive Societies”
43. 2023: “Actions for Peace: Our Ambition for the #GlobalGoals.”

These themes reflect the evolving focus of World Peace Day, addressing various global challenges and emphasizing the importance of peace, cooperation, and sustainable development. Each theme aims to inspire individuals and nations to work towards a more peaceful world.