1st International Peace Summit 2026 | Invest in Peace – For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day

1st INTERNATIONAL PEACE SUMMIT 2026 “Invest in Peace – For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day” 21 September 2026 | International Day of Peace Virtual Summit from Istanbul & Geneva The International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) and the International Human Rights Commission Relief Fund Trust (IHRC-RFT) convened the 1st International Peace Summit 2026 on the occasion of the International Day of Peace. Held under the theme “Invest in Peace – For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day,” the summit brought together world leaders, diplomats, former government officials, ambassadors, human rights representatives and civil society leaders to highlight the importance of peace, dialogue, diplomacy, cooperation and peaceful resolution of conflicts. At a time marked by conflicts, economic challenges, displacement and instability, the summit emphasized the importance of pursuing dialogue and diplomacy instead of war and hostilities, while promoting peace, human dignity, cooperation and coexistence. The summit featured distinguished speakers from Pakistan, Ecuador, Nepal, Liberia, Mongolia, Belgium, Turkey, Africa, Yemen, Sweden and other regions. KEY SPEAKERS & PARTICIPANTS • H.E. Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani – 18th Prime Minister of Pakistan & Chairman Senate of Pakistan • H.E. Dr. Rosalia Arteaga Serrano – 1st Female President of Ecuador • H.E. Jhala Nath Khanal – 35th Prime Minister of Nepal • H.E. Dee Maxwell Saah Kemayah Sr. – Former Foreign Minister of Liberia • H.E. Battsetseg Shagdar – Former Ambassador of Mongolia to Indonesia & Cuba • H.E. Ambassador M. Zein Abu – Senior Deputy Chairman/Ambassador at Large, IHRC • H.E. Ms. Shalimar Abbiusi – Founder, I Am Human Foundation & Goodwill Ambassador for Women Empowerment & Humanity, IHRC • H.E. Ambassador Malik Nadeem Abid – Secretary General/Ambassador at Large, IHRC • H.E. Ambassador Dr. Tivlumun Ahure Innocent – Vice Chairman for Africa Region, IHRC • H.E. Ambassador Malik Nasim Ahmed Khan – Vice Chairman for EU Region, IHRC • H.E. Ambassador Mr. Said Ahmed Al-Quati – Ambassador at Large to Yemen, IHRC • H.E. Ambassador Mr. Basar Onat – Ambassador to Turkey, IHRC • H.E. Ambassador Mr. Ali Ndao – Ambassador at Large for Africa Region, IHRC • H.E. Ambassador Ms. Derya Bagci – Director General for Events/Ambassador, IHRC • H.E. Ambassador Mr. Hmida Elkhachani – Ambassador at Large for Humanitarian Affairs, IHRC • Word of Thanks on behalf of the host organizations: Ambassador H.E Mrs. Asra Khan-Pakistan 19:38 Senior Vice Chairperson/Minister of Department of Foreign International Affairs International Human Rights Commission (IHRC), Vice Chairperson-IHRC-RFT The summit also included guest speakers and representatives from civil society and humanitarian organizations. MESSAGE OF THE SUMMIT Peace is more than the absence of war. It is built through dialogue, diplomacy, cooperation, dignity, understanding and respect for human rights. The summit called for continued efforts to prevent escalation, encourage peaceful dialogue and strengthen a culture of peace for all people and nations. “To Commit to Peace Above All Differences and Build a Culture of Peace.” 📅 Date: 21 September 2026 🌍 International Day of Peace 📍 Virtual Summit – Istanbul & Geneva 🌐 Organized and Hosted by: International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) International Human Rights Commission Relief Fund Trust (IHRC-RFT) 🔗 Official Website: www.ihrcrft.org May peace prevail everywhere, for everyone, every day. #InternationalPeaceSummit2026 #PeaceSummit #InvestInPeace #InternationalDayOfPeace #Peace #Diplomacy #Dialogue #HumanRights #WorldPeace #PeaceAndSecurity #IHRC #HumanDignity #PeaceForEveryone #CultureOfPeace #PeaceDay2026