World Social Forum 2026

PEACE 2026 AT THE WORLD SOCIAL FORUM

PAIX 2026 (Fabrique De Paix) Workshops

5–7 August 2026

Five organizations have come together to create PEACE 2026 at this year's World Social Forum. Together they will host five collaborative workshops exploring peacebuilding, nonviolence, inclusive development, social justice and community-led transformation.

About PEACE 2026

PEACE 2026 is a collaborative initiative that brings together organizations committed to strengthening peace through dialogue, nonviolence, education and grassroots action.

The initiative cuts across all World Social Forum thematic areas, especially solidarity economy, education, social justice, gender equality, peace, disarmament, self-determination, citizen mobilisation and social movements.


Five Collaborative Workshops
5 August

Peacebuilding & Traditional Values

Strengthening local cultures, indigenous wisdom and community leadership for sustainable peace.

Lead: RRAS & Home for Humanity

5 August

Youth & Peace

Building youth leadership through nonviolent action and grassroots campaigns.

Lead: RRAS & Ekta Parishad

6 August

Women & Peacebuilding

Recognising women as leaders of peace, justice and social transformation.

Lead: RRAS & Home for Humanity

6 August

Nonviolent Economy

Inclusive enterprises, fair wages, regenerative practices and cooperative economies.

Lead: Ekta Parishad, Home for Humanity & Jai Jagat

7 August

Education for Peace

Peace education in schools, universities and communities through innovative learning.

Lead: MGCF & Peacebuilders Forum India

Supporting Organisations
1

Rethinking Security (RRAS)
Human security network working across 15 West and Central African countries.

2

Peacebuilders Forum India
National network supporting peace initiatives and the PEACE‑7 programme.

3

Ekta Parishad / Jai Jagat
Gandhian movement promoting nonviolent social transformation.

4

Home for Humanity
Global network working toward One Home, One Earth and One Family.

5

Mahatma Gandhi Canadian Foundation
Promotes Gandhian values, peace and nonviolence through education.

World Social Forum Themes

Solidarity Economy & Alternative Economics

Education & Access to Knowledge

Social Justice, Human Rights & Gender Equality

Peace, Disarmament & Self‑Determination

Citizen Mobilisation & Social Movements

Join PEACE 2026 online or in person and collaborate with global peacebuilders, educators, activists and community leaders working towards a more peaceful world.


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