Dr. Jane Goodall was first appointed as a UN Messenger of Peace in a ceremony at the United Nations in September 2002 by then Secretary General Kofi Annan. Reappointed by Secretary General Ban ki Moon, she remains in this important role today. The designated UN Day of Peace is 2lst September, and celebrations are held thought the month of September globally by Roots & Shoots groups.

Join us in creating your own giant peace dove with your group. For more information about activity ideas, visit our Resources page.