Celebration of International Day of Peace
18-21 September 2024, Mostar
United World College (UWC) Mostar, the Network for Building Peace, forumZFD in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Forum Civil Peace Service), and the Local Democracy Agency Mostar (LDA Mostar), with the support of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, are organizing the celebration of the International Day of Peace on September 21, and UWC Day on September 21.
During the event, the 'Goran Bubalo Peace Award' will be presented, and the 'Global Campaign for Peace Education' will be marked on September 20. Additionally, there will be educational activities, conferences, theatrical performances, and workshops attended by students from 72 different countries, including those from regions currently experiencing conflicts. We will conclude the event with a rock concert aimed at young people and anyone who feels young at heart.
The first 'Peace Conference,' organized by UWC Mostar, was held last year in Mostar. The Days of Peace will provide an additional opportunity to promote peace and reconciliation in the country and the region, and to call upon decision-makers to resolve conflicts peacefully.
On this occasion, we are gathering peace activists, teachers, experts, educators, and young activists. We invite all representatives from the formal and informal education sectors, civil society organizations, and interested individuals to join us for the Days of Peace in Mostar.
Note: The Network for Building Peace, UWC Mostar, forumZFD in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Forum Civil Peace Service), and LDA Mostar, as the organizers of this event, are unable to cover travel expenses for participants. Please register using this link.
UWC Mostar Peace Conference 2024
International Day of Peace in Mostar
UWC Mostar Peace Conference 2024 themed "Building Peace: Global Challenges Today," will span for four days from 18.09.2024. to 21.09.2024. , and feature a diverse range of workshops, performances, and discussions aimed at complex challenges faced by the local and international community.
Theme Building Peace: Global Challenges Today
“Raise awareness on the most complex challenges faced by the international community and understand how we can further contribute to building resilient communities of peace.”
Topic number 1 "Building Peace: Perspectives on Today's Most Complex Global Challenges":
In a world where conflicts persist, marked by violence, suffering, and injustice, individuals and communities bear the weight of these challenges. We aim to delve deeper into the dynamics of global conflicts and enhance our collective ability to address them effectively and equitably. We welcome stories and workshops from all corners of the globe, recognizing that personal experiences and insights from various regions enrich our understanding of conflict resolution. Workshops in this module should present multiple
perspectives, highlighting the complexity of global challenges.
Topic number 2: "Conflict and Divided Communities"
This module explores the role of communities in overcoming conflict and division. Conflict can be viewed from various lenses, and not only as violent confrontation. Participants are encouraged to engage with stories and case studies from around the world that would guide us on how to coexist and grow in communities of difference. Workshops in this module will present multiple perspectives, highlighting the complex nature of conflict and global challenges.