Under the theme Peace in Action, this year’s event brings together an extraordinary group of individuals from around the world—peacebuilders, community leaders, and artists—united in the belief that peace is both possible and actionable. At the heart of their message is the recognition that dignity is essential to peace. By honoring the inherent worth of every person, we open the path to deeper understanding, mutual respect, and genuine solidarity in our daily lives. Upholding dignity not only strengthens the bonds between us but also reinforces global respect, creating the foundation upon which lasting peace and our shared humanity can be preserved.

About the PeaceTalks 

The Peace Talks initiative started in Switzerland at the Geneva PeaceTalks in 2013. Over the past ten years, it has since expanded globally, and more than 25 editions have been held in more than 8 countries featuring 200+ speakers from over 60 countries. Since the 10th anniversary of Geneva Peace Week (2023), Interpeace and the Geneva Peacebuilding Platform have co-organised a special edition of the PeaceTalks. 

The core objectives of the PeaceTalks are: 

• DEMONSTRATE that peaceful solutions to conflict exist all over the world. 

• SHOWCASE and AMPLIFY inspiring stories and what is working to build peace. 

• INSPIRE ACTION and EDUCATE on the role that we each play in promoting peace. 

Storytelling for Peace 

Stories and their telling can create change. The best ones influence our beliefs, inspire us to make an impact, and illuminate what it means to be human. Everyone has a story to tell through which we can learn. 

 Storytelling is a powerful educational and peacebuilding tool. Through the telling of personal stories, topics usually addressed from a general angle in the news, come to life, taking human form. Through stories we see the individual instead of the abstract mass. This fosters empathy, understanding and dialogue 

 IF…we expand the space for dialogue about peace beyond technical peacebuilding through storytelling, focusing on personal stories and what is working; 

THEN…a greater audience of people will become more aware of their potential individual roles and contributions in building peace, and that their actions can have a meaningful and positive impact in sustaining peace; 

BECAUSE…they will feel inspired, empowered, and encouraged to support relevant initiatives where they work or to take personal action of their own 

The event will be live streamed, recorded and will be made available on www.peacetalks.net 

 

Speakers

Moderators