Peace Symbol - History, Meaning, and Modern Use #2009917 (License: Personal Use)

This minimalist black-and-white design features a circle enclosing a vertical line intersected by two downward-sloping lines, representing the semaphore signals for "N" and "D" (Nuclear Disarmament). Created by Gerald Holtom, it quickly transcended its activist roots to become a universal icon of peace, adopted by counterculture movements, humanitarian campaigns, and international diplomacy. Its clean geometry ensures high recognizability across languages and media.

Used on protest signs, educational materials, NGO websites, and merchandise promoting peace, human rights, or conflict resolution; ideal for landing pages about activism, history, or symbolic communication where users seek authoritative visual representation of pacifism.