So yes, the instruments of war do have a role to play in preserving the peace.

CNN: Obama: 'Peace requires responsibility'

The celebrations for World Arabic Language Day continued with a ceremony to nominate Mr Metin Arditi as UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador in recognition of his work with young Israeli and Palestinian musicians through his Instruments for Peace Foundation.

UNESCO: Irina Bokova pays tribute to the contribution of the Arabic language to universal culture | United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

The monks wear ritual clothing and use hand gestures and various musical instruments while praying for the spiritual and moral well-being of the people, for purification and peace of mind, to appease the wrath of evil spirits or to invoke the blessing of various Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, deities and rinpoches.

UNESCO: MEDIA SERVICES

The key instruments of UNESCO that determine this strategy include the Recommendation concerning Education for International Understanding, Co-operation and Peace and Education relating to Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (1974) and the Declaration and Integrated Framework of Action on Education for Peace, Human Rights and Democracy (1995).

UNESCO: Education