There is a great opportunity coming up to build the peace movement by supporting or creating anew a powerful local event on the International Day of Peace. September 21 is the International Day of Peace, first celebrated in 1982 and recognized annually by many nations and organizations, including day-long pauses in wars that reveal how easy it would be to have year-long or forever-long pauses in wars. This is a good day on which to work for permanent peace and to remember the victims of war. It’s also a good idea to ask your local government to pass a resolution honoring the International Day of Peace. You can also take the occasion to promote the upcoming Global Day of Education to #CloseBases.