Key Highlights
- Dubai Exhibition Centre in Expo City will accommodate the inaugural summit on 12‑13 April 2025.
- 2,800 volunteers identified as "peacekeepers" and 72 eminent speakers, among them ten Nobel laureates, heads of state and religious leaders, will participate.
- The event is sponsored by Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, UAE Minister of Tolerance and Co‑existence, and dovetails with the UAE’s 2025 "Year of Community" initiative.
- Twenty‑eight awards covering justice, love and peace will be conferred by an international jury of 28 members.
- The accompanying "I am Peacekeeper" campaign seeks to rally one million peace advocates worldwide by September 2025.
Detailed Insights
The I am Peacekeeper Movement orchestrates a two‑day forum under the banner "One Planet, One Voice: Global Justice, Love & Peace." Its purpose is to forge a continuous, Dubai‑based platform where thought leaders can exchange strategies for cultivating worldwide harmony. The summit’s agenda emphasizes seven core human values—gratitude, forgiveness, love, peace, tolerance, unity and hope—translating abstract ideals into actionable programmes, public outreach and cross‑border collaborations.
Among the recognitions, the "Champion Judge of Judges" award will honour legal figures who exemplify impartiality, while the "World Woman‑in‑Law" and "Global Non‑Violence" awards celebrate pioneering contributions by women and advocates of non‑violent conflict resolution. Nominees (84 in total) have been shortlisted by a diverse committee representing continents and sectors, ensuring a balanced selection process.
Dubai’s selection as host reflects the emirate’s long‑standing dedication to tolerance, underpinned by dedicated ministries for tolerance and happiness. By situating the summit within the futuristic Expo City, the UAE signals its intention to embed peace‑building within its broader socioeconomic development agenda.
Key Concepts
- Peacekeeper (volunteer): An individual committed to promoting non‑violent conflict resolution and community cohesion, distinct from armed personnel.
- Year of Community (2025): A nationwide UAE campaign focusing on social solidarity, inclusive dialogue and collective well‑being.
- Global Non‑Violence Award: An accolade recognizing outstanding initiatives that have demonstrably reduced violence at local, national or international levels.