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Figures from culture, business, and sport join call for protection of people, planet, and wildlife on 20th anniversary of UN-backed World Peace Day
TV presenter and radio broadcaster; stand-up comedian, actor, writer and activist; Commonwealth Secretary General; , UK Minister for Business & Industry; singer and songwriter; , Head of UK Government, Public Policy and Philanthropy at Twitter; Director General, WWF International; , United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights; actor; actor and activist; Partner, Hudson Sandler ; Chairman of the strategic advisory company, Gatehouse Advisory Partners; artists; , Co-Founder and Chair, IMAGINE,
Leaders from the worlds of politics, activism, business, culture and sport, will come together on 21 September, the United Nations' International Day of Peace, to mobilise a global audience in collective efforts against violence. Appearing together at Peace Day Live, a flagship event run by Peace One Day, the speakers will call for action in three key areas to advance peace in communities around the world. The core themes, protecting people, planet, and wildlife, have been identified as essential enablers of peace, not only in conflict zones but in the towns and cities of the most developed nations.
With an opening statement by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, the landmark event comes on the 20 anniversary of Peace Day, an annual day of global ceasefire and non-violence. Some of the world's greatest thinkers on these issues will be sharing their experience and wisdom, seeking to inform, inspire and engage a global audience. Supported in its awareness campaign by Twitter, last year's event reached people in 141 countries, with Peace One Day aiming to engage three billion people by 2025.
Peace Day Live 2021 will feature music from international artists and words of peace from some of the world's leading actors, celebrating the power of Peace Day as an opportunity for a moment of global unity. Key interviews and panel discussions, under the guidance of leading figures in their sectors, will be focused on transforming theory into practice and helping every member of the audience find ways to advance peace in their own communities.
The free-to-register digital experience will unite millions around the world for a day filled with hope, reflection and connection!
Calum Scott , Singer and Songwriter, said:
Sir Jeremy Greenstock , Chairman of the strategic advisory company, Gatehouse Advisory Partners, former UK Permanent Representative at the United Nations, and former UK Special Envoy for Iraq , said:
Jeremy Gilley , Producer and Director of Peace Day Live and Peace One Day Founder said:
Sanda Ojiambo , CEO & Executive Director of the UN Global Compact said:
Frank Haresnape , Global CMO, Pepsi Lipton, said:
Angela Cretu , CEO of Avon , said:
Michael Mapes , CEO, Trivium Packaging, said:
Margarita Quihuis , Executive Director of the Peace Innovation Lab at Stanford and the Peace Innovation Institute, the Hague , said:
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For more information on our sponsors and partners visit: https://peaceoneday.org/Main/General?p=Press21September
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Readers can register to watch panel talks and unite with millions around the world at: https://peaceoneday.org/Main/Events?p=PeaceDayLiveGlobalDigitalExperience21
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