PeaceTalks

From a childhood marked by loss to founding an organisation dedicated to reconciliation, @AlineNdenzako reminds us that peace begins within each one of us. She shares how understanding the roots of violence can break cycles of hatred. #PeaceTalksGPW 📹 bit.ly/3Moh2ss

Sofia Stril-Rever has dedicated her life to guiding peace activists & global changemakers to open their hearts & embody peace in action. She reminds us that peace is not an ideal, it’s a daily choice, a practice & our collective evolution #PeaceTalksGPW bit.ly/3LLCd7z

From rebuilding trust between Yazidi & Sunni Arab communities to fostering dialogue with armed groups, Pishkafti Shokri @genevacalliraq reminds us that peace cannot be built in echo chambers, it begins when we invite everyone to the table. #PeaceTalksGPW bit.ly/49TXgig

Founder & Dir. @MARCHLEBANON, @leabaroudi, has spent over a decade turning division into dialogue through art, trust & shared humanity. In her PeaceTalk, she reveals how former fighters became actors & how theatre became a bridge to peace. #PeaceTalksGPW bit.ly/44fiOCa

“There's nothing ‘soft’ about the courage to truly listen, to put your judgments aside & to find common ground.” Martin Albani reminds us that peace is not an abstract goal, it’s built every day by ppl who dare to listen & act w/ humility. #PeaceTalksGPW youtu.be/LjYUvLiAYtA

Students from the Ashoka School return to the stage with a vibrant performance of the traditional Indian folk dance, the Ghoomar Song—a celebration of harmony & social cohesion. Thank you for being part of the 3rd edition of @PeaceTalks___ meets #GenevaPeaceWeek #PeaceTalksGPW

"Peace mediation is both an art and a science...But in the end, if we want to build peace that truly lasts, there is no other way than to look deep inside and recognise the shared humanity and dignity of 'The Other'." Martin Albani #PeaceTalksGPW

"There is nothing 'soft' about the courage to truly listen, the audacity to put your judgements aside & the daring it takes to find common ground. It is incredibly challenging. All the more so, when you or your loved ones have suffered immense pain." Martin Albani #PeaceTalksGPW

"Understanding before condemning can open up unexpected paths. Thinking before acting allows us to write more peaceful stories. And resisting fear means remembering that our scars are there to connect us, in the hope of a shared future." @AlineNdenzako #PeaceTalksGPW

"We can choose to stand tall, reject hatred, and work together to find solutions that protect everyone. Because ultimately, it is about trying to understand before condemning, thinking before reacting, and resisting fear before it overwhelms us." @AlineNdenzako #PeaceTalksGPW

Sofia Stril-Rever, spiritual activist, teacher & award-winning author, shares an original poem, honouring inner peace: "I’d like to invite you not only to speak of peace, but also to listen to the voice of peace itself, calling us to the courage of new beginnings." #PeaceTalksGPW

"Peace cannot be achieved through silence. True peace is collective. Peace for one community is peace for all." Pishkafti Shokri @genevacalliraq, shares his work with Yazidi populations, including facilitating dialogue between local governments & armed groups. #PeaceTalksGPW

"I want to stress the power individuals hold to prevent violence and achieve peace even at a small scale." Pishkafti Shokri @genevacalliraq speaks about recognizing the urgent need for dialogue, empathy & leadership. #PeaceTalksGPW

"Peace is human and if we want real change, we must stop treating people as problems to hear, but as wounds to heal." Founder & Director @MARCHLEBANON, @leabaroudi, spotlights lessons learned during her time as mediator in #Lebanon. #PeaceTalksGPW

“We needed a space were former enemies could meet without fear.” @MARCHLEBANON @leabaroudi shares her journey using art & culture to promote development & dialogue in Tripoli & Beirut. She highlights programs focused on de-radicalisation & reintegration of youth. #PeaceTalksGPW

"To work towards this shared vision of peace, we need a way to connect across perceived differences... This can happen through storytelling & understanding our lived experience. This is the magic of the @PeaceTalks___ ." @DanyDiogo1989, #GenevaPeaceWeek Lead #PeaceTalksGPW

"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." @noble_sarah, Curator & Co-Founder of @PeaceTalks___ at @Interpeace_Org. #PeaceTalksGPW

The 3rd edition of the @PeaceTalks___ meets Geneva Peace Week, start with a traditional Indian Folk Dance Performance by students from the Ashoka Group of Schools in Nashik, India. #PeaceTalksGPW

The Ashoka Group of Schools in India empowers students to grow as responsible global citizens through a practical, holistic approach to education. Join us today for two Traditional Indian Folk Dances performed by their students. #PeaceTalksGPW - bit.ly/4gUaQUi

Sofia Stril-Rever is a spiritual activist, writer & passionate advocate for peace through conscience & love. At the #PeaceTalksGPW, she will share an original poem and offer a message of hope to uplift our shared humanity. Learn more - bit.ly/4gUaQUi