Peace Day Facts
The year that the International peace day started
What is 1981
What is the English name of the MSF (Médecins Sans Frontières)?
Doctors Without Borders
What day is the Nobel Peace Prize awarded?
The 10th of December
What is a common symbol of peace?
The White Dove/Olive Branch
This SDG goal promotes peace and inclusive societies
What is SDG goal 16
The organization that established International Peace Day
What are the United Nations
This natural disaster recently affected Laos, Vietnam and Myanmar?
What is a Typhoon
Why was the Nobel Peace Prize founded?
Founding the Nobel Peace Prize was Alfred Nobel's way to compensate for developing destructive forces
This international organization uses the olive branch and globe as it's symbol
This was an act of peace at the start of the First World War where soldiers on both sides went against the orders of their generals to celebrate Christmas together
What is the Christmas truce of 1914
This is the theme for the 2024 International Peace Day
Cultivating a Culture of Peace
Which of these is the term used to describe the Israeli communities in the West Bank, which is under Palestinian authority?
A. Influx
B. Settlement
C. Diaspora
D. Lockdown
B, Settlement
This is the only organization to have won the Nobel Peace Prize 3 times
What is the ICRC (International Committee of the Red Cross)
What does "Positive Peace" refer to?
The presence of justice, equality and harmony
This was the year that the Geneva Convention was first signed into existence
What is 1864
Which important document related to peace is often referenced to on International Peace Day?
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
This country has been going through a civil war for 13 years
What is Syria
Name one of the individuals that won the first Nobel Peace Prize in 1901
Frédéric Passy/Jean Henry Dunant
What does "Negative Peace" refer to?
The absence of war or violence
Which of these famous leaders are known for advocating nonviolent resistance as a mean to achieve peace
A. Aung san suu kyi
B. John F. Kennedy
C. Martin Luther King Jr.
D. Soong Ching-Ling
C, Martin Luther King Jr.
What is the main purpose of International Peace Day?
To encourage global disarmament and peaceful coexistence
Which of these is a historic event that is often cited as a significant step towards achieving global peace?
A. The signing of the Treaty of Versailles
B. The establishment of the League of Nations
C. The end of World War II
D. The signing of the Locarno Treaties
B, The establishment of the League of Nations
Which of the following is a requirement to winning the Nobel Peace Prize?
A. Must contribute heavily to fraternity between nations, for the abolition or reduction of standing armies and for the holding and promotion of peace congress
B. Must have received international recognition or awards from at least 3 different countries
C. Must demonstrate substantial financial contributions to peace initiatives or humanitarian efforts
D. Must be an individual who holds no political stance and has provided aid to those in need, while also discouraging conflicts in local regions
A, Must contribute heavily to fraternity between nations, for the abolition or reduction of standing armies and for the holding and promotion of peace congress
What is the name of the Ancient Greek goddess of peace, who shares a name with a patron saint of peace in Christianity?
Eirene/Irene
What role do grassroots movements play in promoting peace?
They mobilize communities to advocate for change