Launched in 1999 by British filmmaker Jeremy Gilley, the international film project Peace One Day inspired and documented the unanimous adoption by UN member states of the first ever day of global ceasefire and non-violence fixed as 21 September annually Peace Day.
On Peace Day 2006 there were events in 200 countries, including all 192 UN member states, directly involving 27.6 million people. On Peace Day 2007 it was also acknowledged for the first time by an unprecedented live event at the Royal Albert Hall, bringing together likeminded supporters of peace.
Multi award winning singer/songwriter Annie Lennox invited a number of A list international music artists and speakers to take part whilst Peace One Day founder Jeremy Gilley gathered supporters from Government and UN representatives, Nobel Peace Laureates and religious leaders. This extraordinary global event was hosted by Jude Law, featured performances from Kate Nash, Yusuf Islam and James Morrison plus contributions from David Beckham, Angelina Jolie and Spice Girls.