Introducing VCWA’s 2025 International Day of Peace Theme
As the world faces deepening polarization and shifting power dynamics, our ability to engage across differences has never been more crucial. In this climate of division and uncertainty, the Vermont Council on World Affairs invites you to join us on September 24th for a full-day summit, titled Building Bridges in a Fractured World, to explore how civil discourse can serve as a powerful force for peace and a counter to the forces driving us apart.
This event will examine:
This summit is designed as a platform to get informed about today’s most pressing global challenges and discover concrete ways to stay engaged in the democratic process. Through distinguished voices in peacebuilding, diplomacy, and human rights, attendees will explore how informed participation and respectful dialogue can foster understanding, build trust, and strengthen communities.
This is how democracies grow resilient, through citizens who understand the stakes and know how to engage constructively across differences. Attendees will leave the summit equipped with tools to bridge divides, both locally and globally.
International Day of Peace
Established in 1981 by unanimous United Nations resolution, International Day of Peace represents a globally shared day for all humanity to commit to building a culture of peace in communities around the world. The Vermont Council on World Affairs is excited to once again celebrate International Day of Peace with programming focused on this important topic.
What to expect at this summit
Each year at our International Day of Peace event, we honor an individual who, in VCWA's view, embodies the qualities inherent in promoting international understanding and building ties between the US and the world with our Person of the Year Award.
Schedule and Pricing
Speakers
More information coming soon…
Thank you to our sponsors
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