International Day of Peace was established in 1981 by the United Nations as an annual devotion to strengthening the ideals of peace within and between nations.
Local leaders and stakeholders in Tanzania have come together on September 21st for the past 3 years to commemorate the International Day of Peace. Partners have included the United Nations family led by UNIC Dar es salaam, Jane Goodall Institute, Youth of United Nations Association of Tanzania, Inter-religious Peace Council of Tanzania-IRPCT, Organization for Peace and Conesus, Internet Society of Tanzania, Canter for Foreign Relations, Forum for Climate Change (ForumCC), International Organization for Migration, Tanzania Youth Coalition (TYC), Mulika Tanzania, PLPDF, PRST AREPEB, and the Bright Jamii Initiative.
Peaceful Marching
The grand event for commemorations of International Day of Peace on Saturday 21 started with a march full of youth and students
Group Photo
A group photo of Guest of Honor, Special guests and Organizing Committee
Participant Contribution
Participant contributing during an open flow discussions
Open Flow Discussion
Panel Discussion was followed by an open flow discussion whereby participants had an opportunity to provide their views and ask questions
Participants at the International Day of Peace
Closing following the presentations and dialogues
Participants At The International Day Of Peace Commemoration
Participants at the International Day of Peace Commemoration
International Day Of Peace Commemoration
International Day of Peace Commemoration
Sophia Mbeyela
Sophia Mbeyela is a founder and Director of Peaceful Life for People with Disabilities Foundation (PLPDF), emphasizes on inclusiveness in all stages of decision making
Sheikh Musa Kundecha
Sheikh Musa Kundecha, a leader of Interlerigious Council for Peace Tanzania, explaining the important role of religious leaders in peacebuilding
Biswalo Mganga
Biswalo Mganga, a Director of Public Procecution (DPP) of the United Republic of Tanzania, explains how his office deals with environmental violations
Mrs. Clara Makenya
Mrs. Clara Makenya, a head of United Nations Environmental Programme – UNEP, explains how climate change affects all sector of life
Dr. Binilith Mahenge
Dr. Binilith Mahenge, a Dodoma Regional Commissioner and Former Minister of environment, explains how the government has taken actions on climate change
Mr. Amoni Manyanya
Mr. Amoni Manyanya, Acting United Nations Resident Coordinator and head of UNDP in Tanzania
Hon. George Satano Simbachawene
Hon. George Satano Simbachawene (MP), Minister of State in the Vice Presidents Office responsible for Union and Environment of United Republic of Tanzania
Peace Dove
Marching started from 07:30am at College of Business Education (CBE) to Morena Hotel in Dodoma where the Director of Public Prosecution received a peace dove
International Day of Peace Celebration
A peaceful match of youths and students, carrying various peace messages as a symbol of celebrating International Peace Day.
Hortencia Nuhu
Hortencia Nuhu explaining about works of Youth of United Nations Association YUNA
Jacline Massao
Jacline Massao explaining about the works of forum for climate change
Market Representative Speaking On Behalf Of Others
Market representative speaking on behalf of others about the clean up activity
Kala Jeremiah Tanzania Artist
Tanzania artist, Kala Jeremiah, was briefly interviewed by the media about the Sabasaba market clean-up activity
.Stella Vuzo UNIC Information Officer
Stella Vuzo, UNIC Information Office, informing the general public concerning commemorations of International of Peace
Sabasaba Market Clean-up Activity
