The International Day of Peace was established in 1981 by the United Nations General Assembly to encourage global ceasefire and non-violence. It is a day devoted to strengthening ideals of peace, above all differences, and to contribute to building a culture of peace. Peace Day is observed around the world on September 21.
This year on the date of the annual observance, Statesboro's Downtown Rotary Club will host a community observance at the site of the Peace Pole behind the Mainstreet Farmer's Market at Visit Statesboro.
There will be a brief program to celebrate Peace Day, and Georgia Southern international students and area youth organizations including Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Our Girls Rock Too, have been invited to participate.
The ceremony will begin at 10am. Expected to be in attendance are Shana Brinson, Assistant Governor, Rotary District 6920, Area 4; Mayor Jonathan McCollar; Senator Billy Hickman; Representative Lehman Franklin; and Dr. Ron Jones from Georgia Southern.
Each year Rotary clubs around the world organize and take part in various activities and events centered on the theme of peace. Last year the Rotary Club of Downtown Statesboro dedicated the Peace Pole to the community at the market building.
For more information on the event, please contact Kathy Spivey, President of the Rotary Club of Downtown Statesboro, at (912) 536-3911.
