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Stay Tuned for International Day of Peace 2022!

International Day of Peace 2021

As we look into the future and consider our role in creating a better world, we are excited to announce the Vermont Council on World Affairs International Day of Peace all-day event on

 Tuesday, September 21. 

 
 

Established in 1981 by unanimous United Nations resolution, the International Day of Peace represents a globally shared day for all humanity to commit to building a culture of peace in communities around the world.

This year, the VCWA is excited to mark the 2021 International Day of Peace with a full day of programming focused on this vital topic. This all-day event will feature sessions around international peace, including a panel discussion, book talk, and interactive workshop. The day will culminate with an evening reception featuring a keynote address and an award ceremony recognizing vital work in the field of peace-building.

 
“Maintaining the peace is the business of all peoples. ”
— Ambassador Warren Austin, VCWA Founder
 

Agenda Overview

September 21, 2021 | 9:00am-8:00pm

Sponsor

Support the Vermont Council of World Affairs 2021 International Day of Peace by becoming a sponsor.

Register

Purchase an all-access virtual pass today to attend all five virtual events. This ticket only gives you access to the reception virtually.

Reception

To attend the in-person evening reception please purchase an additional ticket here. This ticket will allow you access to all of the virtual events.

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Meet the Speakers

Meet the Honoree

 
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Lida Nadery Hedayat

The 2021 Person of the Year award is given annually to someone who, in VCWA's view, embodies the qualities inherent in promoting international understanding and building ties between the US and the world.

This year we honor Lida Nadery Hedayat as the Vermont Council on World Affairs 2021 Person of the Year for her work supporting peace-building in Afghanistan.

 

Meet the Moderators

  • Patricia Preston

    Executive Director, VCWA

  • Peter Clavelle

    Board Chair, VCWA

  • Katherine Brown

    President & CEO of Global Ties U.S.