A conversation with Aegis Trust Founder James Smith & Dir of Programmes Sandra SHENGE, discussing their efforts to prevent genocide worldwide. #PeaceTalksGPW #GPW23

"I was 13 years old when I survived the Genocide Against the Tutsi, and I have always wanted to understand how and why. How can one put aside their humanity and kill. I I joined Aegis Trust to try to understand these questions & work towards reconciliation" Sandra SHENGE #GPW23

"We should be mindful that it's easier to hate than to build peace. Hate doesn't involve compromise. Fear builds war & its the currency of media. We need to encourage leaders in communities who build peace locally." James Smith Aegis Trust #PeaceTalksGPW

Tunisian artist Boukhobza Abbés created a live painting during the #PeaceTalksGPW. Abbes uses art with children as a way to discuss issues related to peace. #GPW23

President of Interpeace Itonde Kakoma closing remarks: "To be a leader in the advancement of peace requires strong, respectful partnerships & a fundamental role in nurturing trust, particularly within your team. It's not about being neutral, it's about being an honest broker."

Thank you for joining us at the special edition of #PeaceTalksGPW! We were thrilled to participate in GenevaPeaceWeek and would like to thank our wonderful speakers, partners, attendees & viewers online! See full album ➡️ bit.ly/3FIt9tL Photo credit - Olivier Chamard

"I have a dream that the echoes of conflict will be replaced by the harmonious voices of dialogue & understanding." Nilofar Ayoubi 🇦🇫 is a women & human rights defender from #Afghanistan. Watch her story of resilience & survival at the #GVAPeaceTalks ▶️ bit.ly/4a3IfIq

"I always wake up in the morning and imagine how the services we provide as humanitarians could help a child somewhere." Humanitarian from #SouthSudan, Maiwen Ngalueth, shares his journey as a displaced person, at the #GVAPeaceTalks ▶️ bit.ly/3RhnIHU Geneva Call

“Ordinary people built these weapons. Ordinary people made them illegal under international law & ordinary people can get rid of them.” Alicia Sanders-Zakre Policy & Research Coordinator ICAN shares her journey working for nuclear disarmament at #GVAPeaceTalks. bit.ly/47OUAOZ

"We are still struggling to achieve racial justice, peace, gender equality and now more than ever, climate justice." Kasha Sequoia Slavner, an award-winning filmmaker, shares a preview of her new documentary 1.5Degrees_of_Peace at the #GVAPeaceTalks. ▶️ bit.ly/3uUTpiu

Peacebuilder at Interpeace, TRAORE Cheick, shares his work to support young people in #BurkinaFaso and the lessons he has learned about personal commitment and about not leaving anyone behind. #GVAPeaceTalks ▶️ bit.ly/3No6XJD

“Violence, war, oppression, exploitation, they strip not only the oppressed, but the oppressor of their humanity." Conrad Hughes DG at the International School of Geneva shares his childhood growing up during apartheid in #SouthAfrica. #GPWPeaceTalks ▶️ bit.ly/3TmCjEi

The Social Impact Installation by Poet Carmen Campo Real Sarah Personette explores the transformative journey from the darkness of war to hope, dignity & peace. She paints a picture of our ability to create beauty even in the face of profound suffering. bit.ly/3RlZFY3 #GPWPeaceTalks

“I was 13 years old when I survived the Genocide Against the Tutsi. I've always wanted to understand how & why. How can one put aside their humanity & kill. In my work at Aegis Trust, I try to understand these questions." Sandra SHENGE at #GPWPeaceTalks bit.ly/3RFrjAF

“Ppl who are creating spaces for peace are committing radical acts of politics & imagination that have the seeds within them for deep transformation of our world." Melanie Greenberg Humanity United describes her efforts to support peacebuilding #GPWPeaceTalks bit.ly/3uYSCgJ

“Social cohesion can never be taken for granted, they require daily efforts & persistence at all levels.” Nina Verdiane, host & producer Radio Ndeke Luka Fondation Hirondelle, shares the magic of radio to cut across distances & help build peace. #GVAPeaceTalks bit.ly/3v4gkYA

“Having a common cause allows negotiators from all sides to perceive their common humanity & realize there's a common interest to join forces to preserve the planet for ourselves & future generations.”Maria Paloma Noriega UN Climate Change at the #GPWPeaceTalks ▶️ bit.ly/3t7L2zL

“Everything that humans do is for love or lack of love... We must stop patriarchy. Everything we can do to educate children w/ a different sensitivity contributes to building peace.” CÉSAR LÓPEZ Colombian musician shares his journey at #GVAPeaceTalks bit.ly/487sKOp

“Be the change you want to see in the world, Gandhi said. Today, I answer him with: Be the love you want to see in the world." Sofia Stril-Rever, spiritual activist and teacher shares the Be the Love protocol of medit-action at the #GVAPeaceTalks ▶️ bit.ly/3GEaeAT

Join us for the 12th edition of the #GVAPeaceTalks to celebrate #PeaceDay & Interpeace's 30th Anniversary on 19 September. Speakers from around the world will share their actions for peace through a series of inspirational talks United Nations Geneva Register- peacetalks.net/pt/geneva-peac…