A New Meaning of "Peace"
In the late twentieth century, peace is increasingly understood not just in military terms, and not just as the absence of conflict, but as a phenomenon encompassing economic development, social justice, environmental protection, democratization, disarmament and respect for human rights. These pillars of peace are inter-related and mutually reinforcing. Building peace and combating threats to peace in an interdependent world requires the full participation of every citizen, every nation, every continent. Governments, non-governmental organizations, private sector business and industries, academic institutions, trade unions and other members of civil society, are all players on the international stage. At the United Nations, all can come together in common cause to address today's complex global problems and to work towards shared goals.
Kofi Annan, UN Secretary General
International Day of Peace, 16 September 1997
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