Jane Addams was the second woman ever and the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. Awarded the prize in 1931, Addams worked tirelessly during World War I to forward the cause for peace, advocating for peace talks, organizing women in the Women’s Peace Party, and remaining steadfast despite pushback against her efforts.
In recognition of her commitment to peace, the Jane Addams Center organizes programming each year on International Day of Peace on September 21 and sponsors a Writing and Creative Arts Competition on Peace and Conflict. In past years, the Center has also been involved with initiatives of the Nobel Peace Center’s Nobel Ignitor program and activities sponsored at the Peace Plaza in Rockford, IL.
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INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE
Each year on September 21, International Day of Peace is observed around the world. Established in 1981 by unanimous United Nations resolution, International Day of Peace was declared by the UN General Assembly as “a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, through observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire.”
But the day isn’t just a day to lay down arms. The day is also about recognizing the importance we all play in working toward world peace. The UN suggests ways we can take action:
*We can work to dismantle the structures that entrench prejudices and inequalities.
*We can support movements for human rights everywhere.
*We can speak out against hate speech – both offline and online.
*We can promote peace through education and reparatory justice.
*We can work together to build a world where compassion and empathy overcome suspicion and hatred. A world that we can truly be proud of.
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International Day of Peace 2022: Peacebuilding with Roland Poska
Presented by Bob Schlehuber
2022 Art and Writing Contest Winners
Carlos Martinez
Carlos’s Work: Free Markets for the Arrangement of Peace
About Me
As an economics major, I have encountered numerous circumstances where economic theory is used to explain the forces at work in society. I thought peace utterly needed to be presented keenly from economic viewpoints and recount how much we need things like private property, the rule of law, or even sound money. In the future, I aspire to earn a Ph.D. in economics and be recognized as a renowned researcher and professor.
McKiah Bashay
TJ Lacey
TJ’s Work: Cultural Autobiography
About Me
My name is TJ Lacey. I am a Graduate Student at Rockford University, studying to earn my MAT. I am also an assistant coach for the Men’s Basketball team. After college, I want to teach and continue coaching. My inspiration for my piece comes from my brother being harassed by the police recently. That situation left me thinking back about all I have endured over my life and wanting to be open about my upbringing. It also allowed me to understand that I will have to prepare my 2 baby boys for the harsh realities of the world.
Jonathon Schubert
About Me
My intended major is Economic Finance. This drawing is a representation of internal strife. I plan on pursuing a CFA charter in the Finance field to become an analyst in order to fund the opening of a music label for rock bands.
