Launch of “A Call for Peace, the End of Wars and Respect for International Law”

The
United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)
and
Religions for Peace
are co-organizing the launch of
“A Call for Peace, the End of Wars and Respect for International Law”
, an initiative that aims to amplify a condemnation against war while fostering a message of peace and upholding respect for international law.

The launch will take place in the symbolic and historic town of Gernika in Basque Country, Spain, on the 88th anniversary of its bombing. The event will feature the participation of high-level officials, religious leaders, renowned figures from academia, civil society, and the media, as well as other key stakeholders committed to the cause of peace. The programme will also include cultural performances and a solemn tribute to the victims of the Gernika bombing.

Programme (English)

Programa (Español)

25 April 2025, Liceo Theatre, Gernika, Spain

09:30–10:30:
Roundtable discussion featuring religious leaders

10:30–11:30:
Roundtable discussion featuring civil society representatives

19:00–21:00:
Discussion and screening of “Why War”, a film by Amos Gitai

26 April 2025, Fronton Jai-Alai, Gernika, Spain

9:30–10:15:
Welcoming all guests and family photo

10:30–11:30:
Official Opening Ceremony Gernika Peace and Reconciliation Awards Ceremony

11:30–11:35:
Musical Interlude

11:35–13:00:
Official Launch of “A Call for Peace, the End of Wars and Respect for International Law”

14:00–16:00:
Lunch with the survivors of the Gernika Bombing and their families (courtesy of the Gernika-Lumo City Hall)

16:30–17:30:
A tribute to the victims and floral offering (Gernika Cemetery)

Programme (English)

25 abril 2025, Teatro Liceo, Gernika, Spain

09:30–10:30:
Mesa redonda con líderes religiosos

10:30–11:30:
Mesa redonda con representantes de la sociedad civil

19:00–21:00:
Debate y proyección de “Why War”, película de Amos Gitai

26 abril 2025, Fronton Jai-Alai, Gernika, Spain

9:30–10:15:
Recepción de invitados y foto de familia

10:30–11:30:
Ceremonia de Apertura Oficial Acto de Entrega de los Premios Gernika Paz y Reconciliación

10:30–11:30:
Interludio musical

11:35–13:00:
Presentación Oficial de “Un Grito por la Paz, el Fin de las Guerras y el Respeto a la Legalidad Internacional”

14:00–16:00:
Almuerzo con los supervivientes del Bombardeo de Gernika y sus familiares (cortesía del Ayuntamiento de Gernika-Lumo

16:30–17:30:
Homenaje a las víctimas y ofrenda floral (Cementerio de Gernika)

Programa (Español)

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