Today we"re marking the International Day of Peace, first commemorated in 1981, when the United Nations dedicated the day to "strengthening the ideals of peace, through observing 24 hours of nonviolence and ceasefire." This year"s theme is "End racism, build peace." As the UN says, "Achieving true peace entails much more than laying down arms. It requires the building of societies where all members feel that they can flourish. It involves creating a world in which people are treated equally, regardless of their race."
International Day of Peace
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Fall for birding
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Best fronds forever
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An uncommon look at an American icon
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All Rhodes lead to the beach
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Whitehaven Beach, Whitsunday Island, Australia
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Jan van Eyckplein in Bruges, Belgium
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Nazar amulets, Goreme National Park, Cappadocia, Turkey
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A circular celebration
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Burrowing owls
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Mont-Saint-Michel
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All hail the king of shrubs
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Lionfish off the coast of Indonesia
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Instant romance
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Rapa Valley in Sarek National Park, Sweden
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Mada in Saleh, Saudi Arabia
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Flag Day
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Bluespotted ribbontail ray
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Wartburg Castle overlooking Thuringian Forest in Germany
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Lavender fields in Plateau de Valensole, France
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Can you see the family resemblance?
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Bohemian waxwings in Canada
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Upstate autumn
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A Festivus for the rest of us
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