The United Nations' International Day of Peace - marked every year on September 21 - is a global holiday when individuals, communities, nations and governments highlight efforts to end conflict and promote peace.

Established by U.N. resolution in 1982, "Peace Day" has grown to include millions of people around the world who participate in all kinds of events, large and small.

Watch the 1st Ever 2009 Peace Day 24 Hour Global Broadcast below, the 2010 Broadcast can be found here.

Brought to you by, Unity Foundation, and Peace Portal.

We highlight the vitally important work of the United Nations and its humanitarian agencies, as well as organizations and individuals around the world dedicated to creating a more peaceful, just and sustainable world. The broadcast will feature Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's message for the International Day of Peace; as well as interviews with present and former high level UN officials and other world leaders. The broadcast will also include videos of the "UN in Action" and various Peace Day events around the planet.

Related Website: www.peaceday2009.org