As one way of observing the Day, many peace based NGOs and individuals representing a wide variety of religious and spiritual traditions, are advocating an "International Day of Peace Vigil" with the following objective:

"To encourage the observation of a worldwide, 24-hour vigil for peace and nonviolence on the International Day of Peace, 21 September 2002 in every house of worship and place of spiritual practice, by all religious and spiritually based groups and individuals and by all men, women and children who seek peace in the world."

This global 24-hour Vigil is meant to demonstrate the power of prayer and other spiritual observations in promoting peace and preventing violent conflict. These worldwide spiritual vigils will also help raise public awareness of the International Day of Peace and can directly support the establishment of a global ceasefire.

Your personal support of this idea by participating and promulgating the Vigil among religious and peace-based groups in your community would be a positive step in helping to build a strong foundation for peace.

This initiative is a worldwide effort and you may wish to register your commitment to participate in the Vigil on the International Day of Peace Vigil website at: www.idpvigil.com, or mail it to: International Day of Peace Vigil, 866 UN Plaza, Suite 575, New York, NY 10017. Indicate the name of the individual or group participating, a contact person and the number of people participating in the Vigil. Commitments will be posted on the website.