2025 United Nations Youth Commemoration for International Day of Peace

Event description:

The United Nation’s annual youth commemoration of the International Day of Peace will be held at United Nations Headquarters on Friday, 12 September 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

The theme for the 2025 International Day of Peace is: “Act Now for a More Peaceful World.” This theme is a call to action that recognizes young people as agents of change who play a vital role in fostering a culture of peace for all.

The United Nations traditionally commemorates this day with the Peace Bell Ceremony, followed by a youth event. This year, in lieu of a formal, large youth event, students will have the opportunity to engage in intimate roundtable discussions on themes related to Peace and Security, moderated by influential leaders. Students will also be included in the Peace Bell Ceremony.

Each student will be asked to propose concrete, practicable ideas about how they can build and support peace initiatives in their own lives – and be ready to share them at the roundtables. Prompts and general guidance for the presentations will be shared in the coming weeks. We recommend that students begin working on their presentations over the summer, as the International Day of Peace falls at the very beginning of the 2025–2026 school year. Students’ written proposals, anonymously or credited, which may serve as youth inputs for the Secretary-General’s Youth, Peace, and Security report in the coming year.

Students will all participate in a United Nations tour, a United Nations briefing and Peacekeeping virtual reality experience.

Schedule:

8:30am – Arrival

8:45am – Proceed through UN Security checkpoint

9:00am – 12:00pm – Youth Commemoration and Peace Bell Ceremony

12:00pm – Lunch at Vienna Cafe

12:45pm to 4:45pm – United Nations tour, UN Briefing and Peacekeeping virtual reality experience

5pm – Dismissal

For additional information contact us at +1 866-277-2123 extension 1, via email at info@girlsinpolitics.com or visit our website at www.girlsinpolitics.com. Ticketing options for girls AND boys, ages 10-17. Please no solicitation emails or calls. We do not book speakers, book vendors or recruit volunteers for events.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this event a drop-off? All camps are drop-off unless parent participation is indicated. Parents may wait at the venue for the duration of the camp in any of the lounge or seating area throughout the hotel. The meeting room space capacity can only accommodate students and staff.

Is the registration fee refundable? The registration fee is non-refundable unless the organizer cancels the session. If a participant is unable to attend a session a credit will be placed on file that may be used at any time for a future program. The credit does not expire.

Is this a partisan program or supported by a political party? No, the Girls in Politics Initiative is an independent organization that is self-funded through the fees generated from hosting sessions. The curriculum is civic education.

Is financial assistance available? Due to rising costs associated with hosting events, there is no financial assistance available for this event and there is no promo code for this event.

Who are the instructors? Our Lead Instructors are women that currently or have previously worked in government or electoral politics. Our support staff are current or former licensed teachers. All instructors and support staff undergo background screening. All instructors and support staff are also in compliance with any local ordinances or state/provincial regulations applicable to those working with children.