Conference on peace education at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris
Co-organized by the Association d’Éducation pour la Paix (France) and the Club de Málaga para la UNESCO “Educación, Cultura y Paz” (Spain), Federación Española de Asociaciones y Clubes para la UNESCO, in partnership with the Spanish Permanent Delegation to UNESCO (Spain), the Fundación Cultura de Paz (Spain), and the United Nations University for Peace (Costa Rica). The event will serve as a global platform to share ideas, inspire action, and foster lasting commitment to a culture of peace.
Key objetives
Raise Public Awareness Inspire greater understanding and appreciation of peace education across civil society, emphasizing its role as a cornerstone for building a more just and harmonious world.
Engage Esteemed Voices Invite distinguished and widely respected speakers to share their experience, insights, and vision—bringing credibility, inspiration, and diverse perspectives to the dialogue.
Create a Space for Connection Establish an open and welcoming environment for informal yet meaningful conversations, enabling participants to forge an international network of peace education actors committed to collaboration and mutual support.
Advance a Global Call Put forward and consolidate the proposal for a United Nations International Day of Peace Education, positioning it as a shared aspiration and a rallying point for future action.
Rationale and contexts
In a world where conflict too often overshadows cooperation, the need for concrete peace building solutions in civil society has never been more pressing. Yet, awareness and understanding of peace—and of peace education—remain limited. This reality calls for a united front among educators, advocates, and organizations to position peace not as a distant ideal, but as a practical, actionable path forward.
Guided by UNESCO’s 2023 recommendations, this proposal champions the conviction that peace begins within each individual. By cultivating empathy, dialogue, and mutual respect at the personal level, we lay the first stones of a lasting culture of peace. The vision extends beyond the event itself: to establish the foundation for a future United Nations International Day of Peace Education, giving this mission a global voice and permanence.
Peace is a culture, an education in a different way of seeing and reacting to the world.
– Federico Mayor Zaragoza
Peace starts with us, with each and every one of us. Forget world peace, opt for individual peace, and things will change.
– Prem Rawat
Enhance the Visibility of Peace Education Initiatives Showcase the efforts of social projects, student and youth leaders, universities, and UNESCO Chairs, highlighting their achievements and inspiring broader engagement.
Support Participatory and Collaborative Events Facilitate inclusive gatherings where members of diverse communities can exchange experiences, share best practices, and learn from one another.
Promote the Integration of Peace Education into National Education Systems Encourage the development and implementation of comprehensive peace education programs within formal education frameworks to ensure lasting and widespread impact.
Audience
This conference will gather, by invitation, a select group of voices whose perspectives and expertise are vital to advancing peace education worldwide.
1· Practitioners of Peace Education Your work already proves that peace education is possible. At this event, you will have the opportunity to showcase what works, inspire others with your achievements, and help chart the next steps toward broader impact.
2· Decision-Makers and Policy-Makers Your influence can shape the future of education for peace. By engaging with diverse approaches and real-world challenges, you will be part of building practical, scalable solutions that can inform policies and transform communities.
3· Marginalized Voices Your stories matter—and they must be heard. You bring firsthand insight into the realities of exclusion and injustice, reminding us that respect and dignity are not optional, but the very foundation of a culture of peace.
4· The Media You have the power to amplify this message far beyond the conference walls. Whether through traditional outlets or digital platforms, your role is key to ensuring that the ideas and solutions shared here reach and inspire a global audience.
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