International Day of Peace

The International Day of Peace is observed each year on 21 September and was established by the UN. It calls for a day of non-violence and ceasefire around the world.

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21 September is the UN's International Day of Peace. World events can weigh heavily, and some colleagues may be closely affected by conflict. Closer to home, peace looks like treating each other with patience and assuming good intent, especially when we disagree. This week, you might take a minute of quiet reflection, check in on a colleague who may be finding the news hard, or look at the support available at [link to EAP].

21 September is the UN's International Day of Peace. World events can weigh heavily, and some colleagues may be closely affected by conflict. Closer to home, peace looks like treating each other with patience and assuming good intent, especially when we disagree. This week, you might take a minute of quiet reflection, check in on a colleague who may be finding the news hard, or look at the support available at [link to EAP].

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Today is the International Day of Peace. If world events are weighing on you, support is available, and so are your colleagues.

Today is the International Day of Peace. If world events are weighing on you, support is available, and so are your colleagues.

Talking points

For managers and team leads.

- Acknowledge that some colleagues may have family or friends affected by conflict. - Remind the team of the support available, including any employee assistance programme. - Keep it reflective, and avoid taking positions on specific conflicts.

- Acknowledge that some colleagues may have family or friends affected by conflict.
- Remind the team of the support available, including any employee assistance programme.
- Keep it reflective, and avoid taking positions on specific conflicts.

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How to pitch it.

Keep the message reflective and non-political. Avoid naming particular conflicts or sides, and be mindful that some colleagues may be living with the effects of war through their family or their own history.

Keep the message reflective and non-political. Avoid naming particular conflicts or sides, and be mindful that some colleagues may be living with the effects of war through their family or their own history.

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International Day of Peace: What we're doing this year
It's International Day of Peace — here's how you can get involved
This week: International Day of Peace + team news
21 September: International Day of Peace at [Company]

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