The choice of the slogan “Together for Peace” for the International Day of Peace this year embodies the importance of solidarity and international cooperation in confronting the challenges that hinder security and stability, and confirms that peace is a continuous path based on dialogue, justice, and mutual respect.

Peace is the cornerstone of sustainable development. This international day integrates with the sixteenth goal of the Sustainable Development Goals: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, which emphasizes that building a more just and secure world requires strengthening strong and effective institutions. Civil society organizations embody one of the most prominent pillars of these institutions, as they are a driving force for spreading a culture of peace, supporting social justice, and building bridges of trust between the state and society.

NGOs contribute to consolidating the foundations of peace through their community initiatives and development activities, as they are an effective link between the state and society, and open spaces for dialogue and participation that enhance the stability of societies.