SPONSORED BLOG ENTRY: Peace One Day!
Hi, everyone! My name is Jeremy Gilley. Eleven years ago, I had the idea to create an annual day of global ceasefire and nonviolence: Peace Day. I wanted it to be like Mother's Day or Valentine's Day. I just couldn't understand all the fighting and suffering happening around me and I wanted to do something about it. I'm a filmmaker, so I decided to make a film about my journey to get this day recognized. Other people might have written a book, but I see the world through images and stories as told in films, so for me it made perfect sense. I had no idea what would happen, but I knew I had to try.
After traveling the world, speaking to country leaders and school children trying to make this day happen, I actually succeeded. Amazingly, in 2001, every member state of the United Nations adopted the day, September 21, as Peace Day. The UN resolution asks everyone in the world — governments, organizations, and individuals like you and me — to mark September 21 each year. Since the resolution was passed, I have been working hard to spread the message so that everyone around the world knows about Peace Day.
This year, I am more excited than ever about Peace Day and I hope with your help, it will be our best year yet! Lots of wonderful things are happening on THE STACKS including a new Message Board to talk about peace, and a Live Chat on Peace Day itself.
WHEN: Peace Day! Tuesday, September 21, 2010 3PM E.T. (12 Noon P.T.)
WHERE: THE STACKS (See below for instructions to join the chat.)
TOPIC: World Peace
Speaking to young people is what inspires me, so make sure you stop by for the Live Chat on September 21. In the meantime, let us know your thoughts and ideas on the Peace One Day Message Board. It really is up to you to create a more peaceful world. Please tell your friends, family and teachers and invite them join in the celebrations!
—Jeremy Gilley, Founder of Peace One Day
Thanks for joining the chat about peace! If you missed it, you can read the transcript to hear Jeremy Gilley's inspiring message of peace.
This is a great day and a great idea. We watched the documentary in History class last year and it totally blew me away. Celebrate Peace Day, everybody!
Comment #1 | Posted by: supergrover123 on September 06, 2010 at 09:56 AM
YES! another live chat! I am signing up for the email reminder!
Comment #2 | Posted by: asas47 on September 06, 2010 at 10:03 AM
Peace should be what makes the world go round.
Comment #3 | Posted by: GNOletsgo1 on September 06, 2010 at 01:25 PM
Great! Finally a holiday with a purpose! Let's all celebrate peace day!
Comment #4 | Posted by: Josephine on September 06, 2010 at 02:34 PM
Amazing! I'd love to write about this.
*marks the date* Peace One Day, September 21st
Comment #5 | Posted by: KR: Miranda on September 06, 2010 at 02:34 PM
Peace Out! :)
Comment #6 | Posted by: Mathyluv22 on September 07, 2010 at 05:45 PM
Thanks for letting the viewers at the stacks know about Peace Day. Ill mark my calendar and its sure to be a smashing success!!
Comment #7 | Posted by: soccermvp on September 07, 2010 at 07:40 PM
Hi! I can't wait for the Live Chat. This would be great, Peace. : )
Comment #8 | Posted by: StarMagic on September 07, 2010 at 07:46 PM
peace is soooo important!!! check out my post on peace 1 day message board!!!! cya!!!!
Comment #9 | Posted by: cyrusfan376 on September 08, 2010 at 03:32 PM
miranda do you have a stacks account? if you do have one, friend me please! it would be awesome to be friends with a scholastic reporter :)
Comment #10 | Posted by: asas47 on September 08, 2010 at 04:29 PM
that would be awesome go for it to help our world and community shout out to my school
Comment #11 | Posted by: queen cherry on September 08, 2010 at 04:36 PM
i think live chat would be awesome if they had a place whwre you can put up anythimg you want thats more awesome
Comment #12 | Posted by: queen cherry on September 08, 2010 at 04:37 PM
hay yall
Comment #13 | Posted by: britt-016 on September 08, 2010 at 05:20 PM
yeah!! :) i luv peace day...
and i agree with queen cherry, live chat rooms wud b better
Comment #14 | Posted by: gale is awesome on September 10, 2010 at 08:48 PM
PEACE DAY!!!!
peace out, yall
Comment #15 | Posted by: gale on September 10, 2010 at 08:49 PM
I am so IN!!! I am going to remember the day off by heart...but I might not make it. :( I might be busy.
Comment #16 | Posted by: Melissa on September 11, 2010 at 11:43 AM
that was so nice of those ppl
Comment #17 | Posted by: WinterCrystal12 on September 11, 2010 at 01:48 PM
Peace Out :)
Comment #18 | Posted by: WinterCrystal12 on September 11, 2010 at 01:49 PM
That's so cool!
Comment #19 | Posted by: rh554 on September 11, 2010 at 04:26 PM
PEACE DAY!!!!!!!!!!! EVERYONE should celebrate this day because I believe that peace is one of the most important elements on earth so everyone, mark your calendars, and tune in for the live chat, Im gonna do the same, and I hope you will too!!!!!!!
PEACE OUT :)
Comment #20 | Posted by: C on September 12, 2010 at 11:39 AM
Kk ill be there to Chat with ya
Comment #21 | Posted by: JustinDBieberFan on September 14, 2010 at 11:43 AM
Peace is what makes us stay alive!!!
Comment #22 | Posted by: Kai on September 14, 2010 at 07:41 PM
Can you write to me about what you can do for peace day.
Comment #23 | Posted by: tiger4579 on September 14, 2010 at 08:01 PM
whats up?
Comment #24 | Posted by: tiger4579 on September 14, 2010 at 08:02 PM
hey yahll :)
Comment #25 | Posted by: nekeycia on September 14, 2010 at 08:44 PM