Name: One day of peace
Uploaded: 2011-08-10T15:02:53Z
Duration: 17 min 24 s
Description: Here's a crazy idea: Persuade the world to try living in peace for just one day, every September 21. In this energetic, honest talk, Jeremy Gilley tells the story of how this crazy idea became real -- real enough to help millions of kids in war-torn regions.

Here's a crazy idea: Persuade the world to try living in peace for just one day, every September 21. In this energetic, honest talk, Jeremy Gilley tells the story of how this crazy idea became real -- real enough to help millions of kids in war-torn regions.

Jeremy Gilley: One day of peace

One day of peace

A day of global unity, September 21, emerged from a vision to observe peace, transcending political and cultural divides.

In Afghanistan, a ceasefire on Peace Day led to the vaccination of 1.6 million children against polio, showcasing tangible impact.

A 70% reduction in violence in Afghanistan on Peace Day underscores the potential for a worldwide ceasefire and humanitarian efforts.