International Day of Peace is Monday, Sept. 21. This year’s United Nations theme is “Invest in Peace: For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day,” with an emphasis on everyday actions such as helping others and bringing people together for conversation.
The observance comes while the ongoing US-Iran conflict remains active. In Nevada, there are several ways to mark the day locally or from home.
Support refugees and newcomers in Southern Nevada
International Day of Peace can also be marked through service in your own community.
Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada’s Migration and Refugee Services offers several ways to support people rebuilding their lives in the Las Vegas area.
You can apply to become a youth mentor, contribute to general resettlement needs or share rental-property contacts that could help with housing.
Volunteer in Northern Nevada
Northern Nevadans can explore volunteer opportunities with Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada.
The organization has a public volunteer application, provides training and offers individual and group service opportunities in Reno, Sparks and communities across Northern Nevada.
Join the UN Peace Circle online
The UN Peace Circle takes place Sept. 21 and brings together youth peace advocates and allies for an intergenerational conversation focused on solutions.
The UN also recommends Peace Circles as one way people can bring others together around peace.
Join a Las Vegas peace discussion online
CODEPINK Las Vegas will host the first session of its “From War Economy to Peace Economy” virtual series on Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
CODEPINK is an anti-war advocacy organization. The group says the five-part series will explore what it calls a “peace economy,” beginning with a conversation about belonging, connection and building more peaceful communities. Registration is open online.
Share your own views with Congress
If you want to communicate your own views about US policy toward Iran, you can contact your members of Congress directly.
Use the House’s Find Your Representative tool or the Senate’s official contact directory.
Want to make sure your voter registration is current? Use the tool below to check your registration status or register to vote.
