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The following 59 actions in 14 Latin American and Caribbean countries include those listed in Google during the weeks of September 17-28 this year under the key words “International day of peace”, “Dia Internacional da Paz” and “Día Internacional de la Paz”
Honduras, San Pedro Sula
Here are excerpts from the articles, translated into English.
ARGENTINA
CHUBUT, PATAGONIA: The community of School No. 179 experienced a special day commemorating the International Day of Peace, a date of profound significance for the school as it marks a decade since its designation as Ambassadors of Peace. Throughout the month, the institution promoted intensive work involving students, teachers, administrators, support staff, and families in activities designed to encourage reflection on and the practical application of values such as empathy, solidarity, and inclusion in daily life.
ESQUEL: On Monday, September 21, the Esquel Rotary Club will hold an event at 10:00 a.m. in Paul Harris Square and, at noon, will inaugurate an exhibition at the Bus Terminal. This year, the initiative involved ten kindergartens and more than 700 families in activities related to peace.
GOYA: This Monday, September 21st, at the roundabout on the eastern access road to the city, along Mazzanti Avenue, the flag of Peace was raised. It will remain there for several more days, greeting those entering the city. Present at the ceremony were Mayor Mariano Hormaechea, Councilor Gabriela Refojos, and María Lilia Urquijo, Ambassador of Peace and the driving force behind Goya’s declaration as a City Committed to Peace. Also in attendance were other leaders of the Mil Milenios de Paz (One Thousand Millennia of Peace) movement, such as Alicia Gómez and Graciela Lowles, as well as members of the public.
JUJUY: Tomorrow, September 21st, is International Peace Day, and in Jujuy, the Aves Foundation invites the community to participate in the raising of the Peace Flag at the Government House, starting at 8:00 AM. It is a symbol of unity and a commitment to dialogue, respect, and peaceful coexistence. Later, the official ceremony will take place at the Culturarte Cultural Center (Sarmiento and San Martín). It will be a space for meeting and reflecting together, “because peace is built by everyone, and every encounter is an opportunity to make it flourish.”
MALARGÜE: Week of Peace: PEACE UNITES US. From 14-21 September. Friday, September 18, 09:00-19:00 Work of sculptors, Plaza San Martin and Health Stand. 20:00 Music by Daniel Donaire, Dance by Studio Isadors
MENDOZA: The VI Festival for World Peace and Non-Violence arrives in Maipú, Mendoza, within the framework of the International Day of Peace.
PUERTO MADRYN : This Monday, September 21, at 11:30 a.m., the Flag of Peace will be raised on the auxiliary flagpole at Plaza San Martín in an event open to the entire community. Activities will continue next week with an open talk on life, mental health, and peace at School No. 150, led by the Instituto Superior de Psicología Social Argentina as part of Suicide Prevention Month. The commemoration involves the participation of the Municipality of Puerto Madryn and Carisa Domínguez Bonazzi, Ambassador of Peace for Madryn.
SAN JOSÉ : Video of International Day of Peace event at the city of San José
SANTA FE : Santa Fe celebrated International Peace Day. Local institutions and social leaders met to renew their collective commitment to a culture of dialogue, the peaceful resolution of everyday conflicts, and civic empathy.
BOLIVIA
LA PAZ: On this International Day of Peace, the interfaith meeting entitled “Building a Culture of Peace” was held in the Interpellation Hall of the Plurinational Legislative Assembly of Bolivia. The initiative brought together various spiritual traditions of the country through the Bolivian Interreligious Dialogue, which gathered representatives from the Jewish Community, the Catholic Church through the Bolivian Episcopal Conference, the Islamic Community Association, the Sikh Dharma Community, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Bahá’í Community, Zen Buddhism, the German-Speaking Evangelical Lutheran Church, and the National Christian Council. During the event, the Interreligious Declaration for Peace was presented , a document that emphasized that peace is a garden to be cultivated and a bridge to be crossed.
BRAZIL
FOZ DE IGUAÇU The event will begin this Saturday, the 19th, in Foz do Iguaçu, and continue until the 27th, to mark the International Day of Peace and Tree Day. On the 19th from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM, there will be a conversation on “Dialogue for Peace and Planetary Responsibility.” The event will continue next Saturday, the 26th, starting at 2:30 PM, with the activity “Human Library of Peace with Nature,” in which participants will engage in dialogue with a person in charge of connecting with individuals who have peaceful experiences with nature, as if they were reading a book.
SÃO FRANCISCO DE PAULA : “Welcoming means more than just providing shelter.” With this theme, the Walk for a Culture of Peace reaches its 25th edition this Monday (21st); however, this marks the first time it has been institutionalized by municipal law in observance of the World Day of Peace. The initiative involves both public and private schools and seeks to strengthen dialogue, social harmony, and cooperation among diverse groups in society.
SÃO PAULO : The Casa de Portugal, in São Paulo, was the setting for a noble celebration of the International Day of Peace, promoted by ABRASCI – the Brazilian Academy of Sciences, Arts, History and Literature. The ceremony, marked by great prestige and high cultural content, featured a keynote address by Ms. Ângela Gandra, Municipal Secretary of International Relations of São Paulo, who brilliantly addressed the importance of dialogue, diplomacy, and culture in building a more peaceful and just society.
COLUMBIA
BELLO: Cultural Walk for the International Day of Peace, leaving from the Choza Marco Fidel Suarez at 4:00 PM and going to the Central Park of Bello. Published with colorful poster.
BOGOTA : This September 25, Santander Park will be the stage of the Festival for Peace 2026, a day that, from the commemorative strip, recognizes artistic expressions as tools of memory, resilience and reconstruction of links with the territory. The day will feature presentations by Culture Embera Wera, Taky Suyo, Kinesis, Tepichikua, Vallenato Fredy Carrillo, Runa Taky and @desordensocialrap as well as a space to promote the emerging economy of the center of Bogota.
CAICEDO : Caicedo-Louisville Youth Exchange On Nonviolence. Friday, Sept 25, via Zoom (not open to the public) This extraordinary event begins an ongoing conversation on nonviolence between young people in Caicedo – the first nonviolent municipality in Colombia – and 8th Grade students at Newburg Middle School in Louisville, who are making a commitment to nonviolence.
CALI : Video of Peace Week at Unicatolica (Fundación Universitaria Católica Lumen Gentium)
GIRARDOT : The Government and Institutional Development Secretariat led an event in commemoration of International Human Rights Day, held within the framework of the 2026 Peace Week. The event brought together the general public, officials, schools, and the Municipal Victims’ Committee to strengthen social cohesion and harmony in the municipality. The program included very meaningful and reflective sessions, such as a talk led by Pastor Juan Carlos Moreno, a member of the Municipal Committee for Religious Freedom, and a presentation by the National Police’s territorial group on protecting citizens’ rights. In addition, the valuable participation of the Our Lady of Pilar Brotherhood and the Mahatma Gandhi collective was also present.
LA VICTORIA, VALLE DE CAUCA : Today, Septemberr 21, the Municipal Administration of La Victoria, Valle del Cauca, invites our entire community to continue building a territory where dialogue, solidarity, and harmonious coexistence take center stage.
MEDELLÍN: Medellín is preparing a large collective song for peace during Peace Month. Victims, signatories of peace agreements, and citizens will come together for a concert that aims to transform music into a space for reconciliation and remembrance. The main attraction of the day will be the Reconciliation Choir of the Medellín Philharmonic Orchestra, an initiative created in 2019 as a meeting place for victims of the conflict and people involved in peace processes . The event will take place on September 18th at Belén Library Park.
COSTA RICA
PUNTARENAS: This Monday, September 21, we were present at the celebration of the International Day of Peace, held at the Casa de la Cultura in Puntarenas. We thank the Ministry of Justice and Peace for organizing this valuable event. During the day, we shared with different companies, entrepreneurs, including our affiliates, who presented with their stands and products. The event was filled with cultural activities and socializing: music, cimarrona, a cheerful parade, stage performances, and meeting spaces with the entire community.
CUBA
PINAR DEL RIO : The themes of the International Day of Peace inspired primary school children to express their ideas and aspirations in the “Children Write and Paint for Peace” contest, organized by the Pinar del Río provincial branch of the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP) in western Cuba. This act of love for humanity was supported by the Provincial History Museum, which hosted the event and honored the winning schoolchildren—known as “pioneers”—as well as the “Salvador González Delgado” Primary School and the “With Love and Hope” (Con amor y esperanza) sociocultural project.
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
SANTO DOMINGO : In a joint effort to inspire society to become an active agent of social transformation, the Association for Social, Ecological and Cultural Aid (Adasec) and the International Federation of Associations for Social, Ecological and Cultural Aid (Fiadasec) announced the concert on the theme “United for Peace: Be the peace you wish to see in the world”. The activity commemorates the International Day of Peace. The event will feature artists José Antonio Rodríguez, Frank Ceara, Adalgisa Pantaleón, Roger Zayas, Mariela Mercado, Carolina Hernández, Dichens Salcedo, Herodys Ureña and Omar Morillo, who will create a live mural during the event.
ECUADOR
LATACUNGA : Video of Walk for Peace
GUATEMALA
COBÁN, ALTA VERAPAZ : As part of the commemoration of International Peace Day, a civic act was held at the Plaza del Parque Central La Paz, with the participation of educational institutions and authorities. The event was accompanied by poems, presentations, and dedications to peace, creating a space for expression and reflection on the importance of respect, dialogue, and coexistence.
HONDURAS
SAN PEDRO SULA : As part of the commemoration of the International Day of Peace, the New Millennium Evangelical Christian University (UCENM) became the venue for the 4th World March for Peace and Non-Violence in San Pedro Sula this Monday, September 21. The event brought together students, university authorities, and special guests committed to this cause. The keynote address was delivered by MSc. Elvia Matute , Academic Vice-Rector of UCENM. She shared a message focused on institutional reflection and the university’s ongoing commitment to ethical values and the development of peace. The UCENM Folklore Dance Group from the Santa Cruz de Yojoa campus graced the day with their artistic participation. As a symbolic act of unity and civic commitment, the attendees organized themselves to form the human figure of the peace symbol, highlighting the fundamental role of each individual in creating harmonious environments and mutual respect. The commemoration concluded in front of the UCENM San Pedro Sula Campus facilities with the release of balloons into the sky, a symbolic gesture of hope and of the institutional premise that peace is a collective construction based on daily actions.
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Mexico, Jiutepec
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HONDURAS, COSTA RICA, AND GUATEMALA
WEAVING PEACE, An open virtual event : What began two years ago as an initiative led by young people from Central America now connects voices from around the world. This September 21st, International Day of Peace, we are coming together to share experiences, hear about different realities, and discuss something that unites us: how are we building peace within our own communities? Because peace isn’t built from the outside in. It is woven from our voices, our experiences, and our actions.
MEXICO
BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR : On the occasion of International Peace Day, participate in the free community event for women “Peace Begins with Us: Building Free Communities from a Place of Violence.” Monday, September 21, at 10 AM, at the LIBRE Center for Women in Ciudad Constitución.
CIUDAD JUÁREZ : This Sunday, September 20, the Binational Summit for Peace and Justice 2026 concluded , an unprecedented event that for three days brought together more than 250 activists and representatives of organizations from Mexico, the United States and Canada, and in which Greenpeace Mexico accompanied the ¡Aquí no! Collective
Convened by the People’s Movement for Peace and Justice and Global Exchange , representatives of communities affected by megaprojects, groups of searchers, human rights defenders, indigenous and Afro-descendant leaders, migrant organizations, survivors of armed violence, unions and social movements. Together with the International Tribunal of Conscience of the Peoples in Movement, the activists presented and denounced the serious situation that the region faces from each of its spheres with the aim of agreeing on joint actions.
CIUDAD MIGUEL ALEMÁN : Video of International Peace Day celebration at the Eagle College.
CULIACÁN : Through poems, songs, and traditional games, students from the María Díaz Olivas Elementary School in the Prados del Sur neighborhood commemorated the International Day of Peace, marking an occasion that highlighted the importance of harmonious coexistence, respect, and dialogue within the classroom. During the event, the children took part in various artistic activities before an audience of teachers, parents, and municipal and state officials.
CULIACÁN : Inmates at the Aguaruto Penitentiary Center commemorated International Peace Day with a series of activities focused on coexistence, respect, and the promotion of values, in addition to concluding a week of sports and cultural events. The activities were organized by the Sinaloa Public Security Secretariat as part of the actions aimed at strengthening culture, sports and social reintegration processes within the penitentiary center. The day began with a peace march , led by an escort and a marching band made up of people deprived of their liberty, who paid honors and raised the flag alluding to peace.
DOLORES HIDALGO INTERNATIONAL PEACE DAY COMMEMORATED IN DOLORES HIDALGO. At the “Álvaro Obregón” park, better known as the Alameda, authorities, teaching staff, and students from educational institutions participated in the crime prevention program “Exchange of war toys for educational toys,” which aims to promote good behavior and healthy recreation among the residents of Dolores Hidalgo.
GUANAJUATO : Video: The University of Guanajuato invites you to the International Congress for the International Day of Peace as part of its commemorative events September 21 and 22.
JIUTEPEC : On the occasion of International Peace Day, we participated in the University Forum held at the Polytechnic University of Morelos (UPEMOR), in Jiutepec. These gatherings provide spaces for dialogue and participation for the youth of Morelos.
MEXICO CITY : In observance of the International Day of Peace, come visit the Community Culture Pavilion from September 22 to 27, starting at 11:00 AM. It features cultural and artistic activities that promote dialogue, social harmony, and the strengthening of bonds that build community.
MEXICO CITY : Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Penales. Be part of the Peace Culture Week! We invite you to experience something unique, open to the general public and free admission. Join us to enjoy conferences, preventive talks, and cinema-reflection to inspire and build peace together. Don’t miss this great day of learning and dialogue!
MEXICO CITY : We celebrate International University and Peace Day! The UNRC (Universidad Nacional Rosario Castellanos), through #DeporteUNRC and the Peace and Healthy Life Department, held a day full of energy, participation, and camaraderie. During the event, various activities were enjoyed, creating a space for meeting, fun, and participation among our #ComunidadChayito.
MEXICO CITY : We invite you to the next #NochedeMuseos at the Archivo General de la Nación de México. To commemorate the end of World War II and International Day of Peace, we present “Scorbix”, a butoh dance piece that embodies memory, ash, and reconstruction. A ritual of movement to never forget why we chose peace.
MEXICO CITY IZTAPALAPA :
Video: To mark the International Day of Peace, I visited the “Manuel Alcalá Martín” elementary school to share with the children the importance of building a community based on respect, dialogue, and solidarity. This school is part of “De la A a la Z Trazaremos la Meta”, a program through which we continue to transform educational spaces in Iztapalapa.
MEXICO CITY SAN RAPHAEL : Universidad del Valle de México (UVM), In commemoration of the International Day of Peace, we invite our entire Lince Community to attend dressed in white this Monday, September 21. With this symbolic action, we reaffirm our commitment to respect, empathy, inclusion, and the construction of a culture of peace. Join us and let’s make our desire to live in a more united and supportive community visible! White unites us, peace inspires us.
NACAJUCA : Video of International Day of Peace celebration by city hall of Nacajuca
NUEVA LEÓN : Secretaría de Igualdad e Inclusión Nuevo León and Subsecretaría de Prevención y Seguridad Humana. From September 14 to 21, we will observe the Week for a Culture of Peace—seven days of community activities, artistic expressions, and actions to promote respect and better coexistence.
NUEVA LEÓN : Today, we celebrated the International Day of Peace at the Ignacio J. Allende Elementary School (afternoon session). The Río Bravo Pan American Round Table (MRP), led by Dr. Diana García Salinas, thanks the school’s principal, Martín Leija Rodríguez, for all the assistance provided in making this celebration possible—an occasion where we reaffirmed that peace is built every day through respect, empathy, and dialogue.
NUEVA LEÓN : Fundación Marcelíno Muñoz. Let’s celebrate the International Day of Peace together! Join us for this special conference with Dr. Marcelino Muñoz.
PARAÍSO, TABASCO : Video of International Day of Peace celebration.
PUEBLA : Universidad Tecnológica de Puebla. Within the framework of the International Day of Peace, the university community participated in the activity “Mural for Peace,” a space for expression and reflection to express the value of respect, empathy, and coexistence. Because peace is also built with our hands, our words, and our actions.
QUERÉTARO : Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro. On the occasion of International Peace Day, the Faculty of Law hosted the 7th International Forum on Culture and Education for Peace, which this year took the theme “Youth and Education for Peace: actions for the transformation of conflicts”.
SAN LUIS POTOSI : Within the framework of the International Day of Peace , which is commemorated every September 21 , the College of San Luis, COLSAN , hosted the presentation “The construction of peace in the Mexico of the Fourth Transformation” , a space in which the importance of addressing the causes that generate violence , strengthening the community fabric and promoting the participation of society in the search for solutions was highlighted. During the meeting, the Mexican government presented its vision for peacebuilding, based on addressing the root causes of violence, the presence of institutions in the field, and the active participation of communities.
SAN LUIS POTOSI : To mark the International Day of Peace on September 21, the Faculty of Medicine opened a space for reflection with the university community through the event “Beyond the Scalpel: Peace as a Diagnosis and Medicine as a Social Tool.”
SAN MIGUEL DE COZUMEL : As part of the International Day of Peace, which is celebrated every September 21, the children of CENDI 3 participated in various commemorative playful activities, while the teachers shared with them the message and the importance of this date.
SINALOA : In the context of the International Day of Peace, the Universidad Autónoma de Occidente opened a space to reflect on “Tools to build peace from the university: inner peace and community peace”, a reflection meeting aimed at the Lince Community. The Rector, Dr. Pedro Fores Leal, pointed out that the University is committed to strengthening the culture of peace through the exercise of rights, freedom, and coexistence based on respect.
TLAXCALA : Lecture Series on Peacebuilding. Held as part of the International Day of Peace. Casa de loa Saberes Juridicos, Tlaxcala.
TOLUCA : To mark the International Day of Peace, the 50+1 State of Mexico collective, in collaboration with Ágora: International Consultancy for Education, Development, and Peace, held a forum and presentation titled “Commitment to a Culture of Peace and the Rights of Women and Girls,” featuring the participation of women from various municipalities and sectors. The event was led by Mónica Álvarez Nemer, President of 50+1 State of Mexico.
XOCHIACA : At Jaime Torres Bodet Middle School on the occasion of International Peace Day, the school community experienced a very special ceremony where students performed the National Anthem in Mexican Sign Language, accompanied by the National Guard and the Municipal Police Band, demonstrating that inclusion strengthens our national identity. Because civic duty and patriotism are lived and built every day!
XOCHITEPEC : As part of the commemoration of the International Day of Peace, dozens of families and visitors enjoyed a colorful cultural show by the Symphony Orchestra and the Folkloric Ballet of the Secretariat of National Defense (Sedena) , presented in the esplanade of the zócalo of Xochitepec .
PANAMA
PANAMA CITY Centro de Orientación Infantil Tu Guía. Video of children with balloons celebrating the International Day of Peace.
PARAGUAY
ASUNCIÓN : September 24, The Minister of the Minestry of the Economy and Finance, Andrea Picaso, participated in the opening of the Regional Meeting of the International Parliament for Tolerance and Peace (IPTP) of LatinAmerica and the Caribbean, organized by the Global Council for Tolerance and Peace, held at the National Congress. The event was attended by numerous delegations and international representatives.
URUGUAY
CIUDAD DEL PLATA : The Uruguay Climate Reality Project offered the first of two unique gatherings called “Town Hall COP”. Instead of traditional powerholders discussing climate action, they brought together community members to present and discuss nonviolent solutions for environmental justice. Organizer Leonina Arismendi chose to hold the Town Hall COP on Wetlands, Biodiversity, and Resilient Communities on September 21, the International Day of Peace, for a specific reason. She says that: the solutions we need to confront the climate crisis are also solutions for peace.