International Week of Science and Peace 2022: Every year, the week of November 9 to November 14 is celebrated as International Week of Science and Peace. This week is an initiative taken by the United Nations (UN), hoping to make people contribute towards the encouragement and promotion of peace across the globe. During this week, people inspire and promote peace in their countries and also develop advanced technologies for better living. Events and activities are organized around the world, and people participate internationally.
November 2022 Current Affairs Quiz
International Week of Science and Peace 2022: Significance
The main goal behind this week’s celebration is to contribute towards technology development and promote peace. It’s to raise awareness among the general public. Events during this week promote peace throughout the year. The annual observance of International Science and Peace Week has made an important contribution to the promotion of peace.
The Week encourages greater academic exchanges on a subject of universal importance while also generating greater awareness of the relationship of science and peace among the general public. Based on observances of Science and Peace Week to date, it may be expected that participation each year will increase, contributing to greater international understanding and opportunities for co-operation in the applications of science for the promotion of peace throughout the year.
International Week of Science and Peace: History
International Science and Peace Week was observed for the first time during 1986 as part of the observance of the International Year of Peace. The organization of events and activities for the week was undertaken as a non-governmental initiative; the secretariat for the International Year of Peace was informed of the preparatory activities and the final summary of events that occurred during the week. The organizers wanted to encourage the widest possible international participation in the celebration.
