Youth-led Peace
Since its earliest days, Scouting has made peacebuilding a cornerstone of daily life — inspiring generations of young people to serve as messengers of harmony and mutual understanding, building bridges across cultures and communities.
Through initiatives such as Messengers of Peace and by celebrating international days that highlight the importance of living together in peace, Scouts strengthen their skills in dialogue, empathy, and community engagement, equipping them to play a meaningful role in creating a more peaceful world.
Living Together in Peace
At the 43rd World Scout Conference in Cairo, Egypt, National Scout Organizations (NSOs) adopted a resolution to commemorate International Day of Living Together in Peace. Observed on 16 May, this day aligns with World Scouting’s commitment to promote peace, tolerance, inclusion, and solidarity. This years theme is “Building Trust through Dialogue, Inclusion and Reconciliation.”
We continue the mandate of the resolution and encourage NSOs to take meaningful action by raising awareness, educating young people, and engaging communities in peacebuilding. On this page, you’ll find inspiring resources, practical tools, and key information to support your journey -- helping Scouts everywhere deepen their understanding of peace, foster inclusivity, and create transformative experiences rooted in empathy and service.
International Day of Peace
International Day of Peace is celebrated on 21 September and promotes peace, non-violence, and the cessation of hostilities among all nations and peoples. Established by the United Nations, it serves as a reminder of our shared responsibility to promote a culture of peace and understanding.
How NSOs can take part! 🤝
Raise awareness and make a greater impact at the grassroots level by:
- Celebrating with community-based activities that promote peace and inclusion.
- Forging partnerships and strengthening collaborations with civil society, academia, and other like-minded organisations.
- Creating spaces where young people can lead peace efforts.
- Promoting unity in diversity and the building of a just and sustainable world through dialogue and service.
Upcoming events
Activities for Scouts
Get involved with these fun activities:
🧩 Lets build a team mosaic.
🗺️ Make a peacebuilding map.
🎧 Journey to understand compassionate listening.
🤝 Your Conflict Resolution Style.
🗣 Discover your dialogue-zone
Key resources
Check out the resources below and get inspired to take action 🎯
📚 Learn how we can create Living Spaces for Dialogue.
💡 Discover what it means to be a Dialogical Scout through dialogue.
📘 Explore Peace Education in Scouting: Training Design
🤝 Discover the World Scouting : UNESCO World Heritage Recognition Programme.
📝 Access Gender-based Violence: Concepts, Methods, and Findings.
☂️ Find out how to join Safe From Harm Week 2026.
Strategy for Scouting
Our new Strategy for Scouting further strengthens this commitment to creating a more peaceful and inclusive world shaped by youth, emphasising peace as a core value of our Movement.
Messengers of Peace
Since 2010, Messengers of Peace has empowered millions of Scouts to take action in their local communities and beyond, fostering a global culture of peace and positive change.
