Happy International Day of Peace! 
This year, with international conflicts raging and economies being hard hit, the optimism of an International Day of Peace may be challenging to embrace. However, there is room for hope. The United Nations states that international observances (days, weeks, months, etc.) are some of the most visited pages on their website and that the page for International Day of Peace is one of their most visited observance pages.
The International Day of Peace was established in 1981 by a unanimous United Nations resolution and is observed annually on September 21st. In September 2001, a second resolution reaffirmed the international commitment to peace through a second unanimous resolution.
This year, the theme for the International Day of Peace is “End racism. Build peace.” The Secretary-General António Guterres stated:
“Racism continues to poison institutions, social structures, and everyday life in every society. It continues to be a driver of persistent inequality. And it continues to deny people their fundamental human rights. It destabilizes societies, undermines democracies, erodes the legitimacy of governments, and… the linkages between racism and gender inequality are unmistakable.”
“We all have a role to play in fostering peace. And tackling racism is a crucial way to contribute.”
In support of the International Day of Peace as well as the antiracist educational mission of Dickinson Law, the law library has undertaken several projects:
- Race and Diversity in America research guide aims to provide a robust entry point for learning more about race in America and guiding the researcher to additional sources. The guide includes links to books, databases, articles, podcasts, social media and more.
- The Antiracist Collection is a collection of cross-disciplinary materials, of which, one purpose is to help individuals build a deeper understanding of antiracism. Resources include books on history, law, economics, agriculture, education, and much more. The physical items that make up this ever growing collection are located on the first floor of the library where individuals may easily browse the collection.