Putting Diverse Knowledge Systems into Practice: An Ongoing Exploration into the Art of Peacebuilding at the UN and Beyond

Exploring how diverse and underrepresented knowledge systems can strengthen peacebuilding institutions, partnerships, and practices at the United Nations and beyond.

October 8, 2026

Promotional graphic for “Putting Diverse Knowledge Systems into Practice,” a UPEACE, UPEACE NY, and Amplifier Art peacebuilding event in New York on October 8, 2026.

Putting Diverse Knowledge Systems into Practice: An Ongoing Exploration into the Art of Peacebuilding at the UN and Beyond

Exploring how diverse and underrepresented knowledge systems can strengthen peacebuilding institutions, partnerships, and practices at the United Nations and beyond.

October 8, 2026

Venue: Baha'i International Community United Nations Representative Offices
New York, NY 10017, USA

UPEACE NY at the UN High-Level Forum on a Culture of Peace

Melissa Wild represents the University for Peace at the United Nations, reflecting on women’s leadership, inclusion, dialogue, and the daily practice of peace.

September 2, 2026

United Nations Headquarters, New York City

Attendees and speakers listening inside conference room of the UN.

Intersectionality Across Generations: An Emphasis on SDG 17 (HLPF 2026)

UPEACE NY and Amplifier Art convened an official side event to explore what meaningful partnership looks like in practice.

July 14, 2026

United Nations Headquarters

Students in a Young Leaders for Peace workshop collaborating on a group activity in a classroom.

Centering Youth Voices as Leaders for Peace

The Importance of Youth Advocacy and Empowerment for Peacebuilding

April 14, 2026

Baha’i International Community United Nations Representative Offices

A wide view of the United Nations General Assembly hall during a UPEACE 44th-anniversary commemorative event.

United Nations General Assembly 2025 (UNGA 80)

Shaping a peaceful world through cooperative leadership and the transformation of global conflict

September 22, 2025

United Nations, New York, NY

UPEACE Alumni having conversation at a restaurant table.

UPEACE Alumni Mixer

Reconnecting our global community to share stories of peace in practice

September 25, 2025

New York, NY

A man on a stage giving a speech in front of a UPEACE NY backdrop.

UPEACE NY Summer Launch 2025

Bridging local support with global peace building to empower the next generation of peace makers

July 31, 2025

Hamptons, NY

A diverse group of peacebuilding professionals and students posing for a group photo in a high-tech conference room with a large digital display.

Can Peace Be Taught? A UPEACE Roundtable

A high-level dialogue on the evolution of peace education with esteemed leaders from the UN and academia

December 5, 2024

Bahá'í International Community United Nations Office

A diverse group of UPEACE NY students and faculty posing in front of a display of international flags at the United Nations.

High-Level Political Forum 2025

Advancing the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals through inclusive dialogue and global partnerships

July 14, 2025

United Nations, New York, NY

Putting Diverse Knowledge Systems into Practice: An Ongoing Exploration into the Art of Peacebuilding at the UN and Beyond

Exploring how diverse and underrepresented knowledge systems can strengthen peacebuilding institutions, partnerships, and practices at the United Nations and beyond.

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