#NoWar2023 Conference: Nonviolent Resistance to Militarism

Webinar / Virtual Event

World BEYOND War's #NoWar2023 (Sept 22-24, 2023) will make the case for the efficacy of nonviolent resistance as a tool for conflict resolution, highlighting case studies from around the world of unarmed civilian based defense against invasions, occupations, and dictatorships.

$15

Week of Global Mobilization for Peace in Ukraine

Global

The International Peace Bureau (IPB) calls civil society organizations in all countries to join a Week of Global Mobilization for Peace in Ukraine (WGMPU) from Saturday 30th September to Sunday – 8th October 2023. The common goal is to call for an immediate ceasefire and peace negotiations to end the war in Ukraine.

International Day of Non-Violence

Global

The International Day of Non-Violence is observed on 2 October, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, leader of the Indian independence movement and pioneer of the philosophy and strategy of non-violence.

World Teachers’ Day

Global

Held annually on 5 October since 1994, World Teachers’ Day commemorates the anniversary of the adoption of the 1966 ILO/UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers. This Recommendation sets benchmarks regarding the rights and responsibilities of teachers and standards for their initial preparation and further education, recruitment, employment, and teaching and learning conditions.

International Day of the Girl Child

Global

Since 2012, 11 October has been marked as the International Day of the Girl. The day aims to highlight and address the needs and challenges girls face, while promoting girls' empowerment and the fulfillment of their human rights.

MPI 2023 Virtual Peacebuilding Training: Digital Peacebuilding

Webinar / Virtual Event

MPI is offering two courses for its Virtual Peacebuilding Training from October to December 2023. This course explores the theme of Digital Peacebuilding: Integrating Technology with Peacebuilding Practices.

$475

Mediators Beyond Borders 10th International Peace Congress 

Nairobi Serena Hotel Kenyatta Avenue, Nairobi, Kenya

Mediators Beyond Borders is thrilled to be hosting their 10th International Peace Congress in Nairobi, Kenya, November 13-17, 2023. The theme is Identity, Belonging, and Migration.

International Day of Education

Global

Education is a human right, a public good and a public responsibility. The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 24 January as International Day of Education, in celebration of the role of education for peace and development.

World Day of Social Justice

Global

On 26 November 2007, the General Assembly declared that, starting from the sixty-third session of the General Assembly, 20 February will be celebrated annually as the World Day of Social Justice.

Earth Day

Global

Every year on April 22, Earth Day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970.

International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict

Global

The UN proclaims June 19 of each year the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, in order to raise awareness of the need to put an end to conflict-related sexual violence, to honour the victims and survivors of sexual violence around the world, and to pay tribute to all those who have courageously devoted their lives to and lost their lives in standing up for the eradication of these crimes.

Hiroshima Day

Global

Hiroshima Day is observed annually on the 6th of August on the anniversary of the atomic bombing on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945. 

Nagasaki Day

Global

Nagasaki Day is observed annually on the 9th of August on the anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki in 1945.

International Youth Day

Global

International Youth Day is commemorated every year on 12 August, bringing youth issues to the attention of the international community and celebrating the potential of youth as partners in today’s global society.

International Day of Non-Violence

Global

The International Day of Non-Violence is observed on 2 October, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, leader of the Indian independence movement and pioneer of the philosophy and strategy of non-violence.

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