Peace Days
An initiative of the Peace Network for Social Harmony
Launched in 2015, the annual Peace Days initiative takes place over a 12-day period, from the September 21st International Day of Peace to the October 2nd International Day of Non-Violence.
Developed and implemented by the Peace Network for Social Harmony, Peace Days unites the efforts of a multitude of grassroots, cultural, educational, philanthropic and other stakeholders into a program that encourages every member of our society to take concrete action for peace.
This initiative, which originated and was developed mainly in the Montreal area over its first ten years, is now expanding to other cities in Quebec and in the rest of Canada, with a number of activities offered online as well.
PROGRAMMING
Each year, our partners offer a program for all audiences: roundtables, webinars, exhibitions, workshops, lectures, and interfaith, artistic and family activities. The majority of these activities take place across the city of Montreal and are free of charge. Organizations and businesses are also encouraged to host or organize an activity.
Peace Days create wonderful opportunities for community connections, exchanges, education and awareness raising.
Peace Days, 11th edition
Building a Better Future: Uniting for Peace
Theme 2025 - 2026
This theme encourages us to reflect on the years to come, with the conviction that a peaceful future can only be built collectively. The theme emphasizes the need for action, and it suggests both a crucial first step – to unite – and an objective and vision for the future – to build.
It is also a reminder of our power to act. Whether individually or jointly, we have the capacity to identify solutions and take action in order to implement the changes today that will lead to the type of world we want tomorrow and into the future.
At the Peace Network for Social Harmony, we define peace as the presence of healthy relationships based on trust, respect, understanding, equity and reciprocity. We are convinced that peace does not just happen randomly, nor does it happen by itself. It must be built and maintained.
Recognizing the timeliness of the message and the importance of a collaborative approach that is well structured and sustainable, the 2025-2026 theme has been enthusiastically embraced by our partners.
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