The United Nations International Day of Peace falls on September 21, and organizations and individuals around the world celebrate this day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace. For the third consecutive year, Hostelling International USA’s (HI USA) collection of hostels nationwide is hosting Sleep For Peace to honor of this special day, including HI Chicago. Additionally, HI hostels on every continent (except the Antarctica) are hosting their own unique festivities – making it truly a global event.
In honor of this event, HI Chicago is organizing a Summit of Community Voices with events promoting peace throughout the week of September 21.
Monday, September 21: World Peace Day
6:00-8:30 p.m.
HI Chicago Dining Room
Welcome Event & Panel Discussion
FREE
Tuesday, September 22
11:30-12:3 p.m.
HI Chicago Nichols Room
Spend your lunch hour with us and enjoy a yoga & meditation class offered by the Chicago Peace School.
FREE
Wednesday, September 23
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Meet at HI Chicago
Group tour at the Jane Addams Hull House
Lunch nearby
FREE
Thursday, September 24
6:00-8:00 p.m.
HI Chicago Nichols Room
Film & Discussion – HUMAN
FREE
HUMAN is a collection of stories about and images of our world, offering an immersion to the core of what it means to be human. Through these stories full of love and happiness, as well as hatred and violence, HUMAN brings us face to face with the Other, making us reflect on our lives. From stories of everyday experiences to accounts of the most unbelievable lives, these poignant encounters share a rare sincerity and underline who we are – our darker side, but also what is most noble in us, and what is universal.
Friday, September 25
7:00 p.m.
HI Chicago 2nd Floor Common Area
Variety Show
FREE
Saturday, September 26
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Meet at HI Chicago
City Farm Tour & Community Service
FREE
If you have questions about any of these events, please contact Anna Henschel at [email protected]. Visit the Sleep For Peace page on hiusa.org for more information about Sleep For Peace.
HI USA is nonprofit organization that welcomes guests from more than 100 countries each year, and is committed to creating a more tolerant world.
