Canada Programme

Conference Theme

“Protecting Women and Children in War: From Humanitarian Response to Lasting Peace”

Format: High-Level International Peace Conference, Ministerial Dialogue, Humanitarian Forum, Women's Peace Forum, Children's Protection Forum, Peace & Security Assembly, Investment Forum and International Peace Awards

DAY 1 —20-10-2026: ARRIVAL, WELCOME & GLOBAL SOLIDARITY

Theme: One World, One Commitment to Protect Women and Children

08:00–17:00 — Arrival & Registration

  • International delegate reception

  • Accreditation

  • Media registration

  • Exhibition registration

  • Bilateral meeting scheduling

14:00–17:00 — Diplomatic & Humanitarian Networking Lounge

  • Government delegations

  • Humanitarian organizations

  • Peacebuilding organizations

  • Women's organizations

  • Child-protection organizations

18:00–20:00 — Official Opening Reception

  • Cultural presentation

  • Welcome address

  • International solidarity statement

  • Introduction of participating countries and organizations

20:00–21:30 — Welcome Dinner

DAY 2 — 21-10-2026: HIGH-LEVEL GLOBAL PEACE & SECURITY SUMMIT

Theme: Protecting Civilians Must Be at the Heart of Peace and Security

08:00–09:00 — Leaders' Breakfast

09:00–10:30 — Official Opening Ceremony

  • Welcome by Conference Chair

  • Host-country address

  • International peace message

  • Keynote address

  • Recognition of survivors and peace advocates

10:30–11:00 — Break

11:00–13:00 — Presidential & Prime Ministerial Peace Dialogue

“Protecting Women and Children in Armed Conflict: A Global Responsibility”

Discussion on:

  • Prevention of armed conflict

  • Protection of civilians

  • Humanitarian access

  • International cooperation

  • Accountability

  • Peace negotiations

13:00–14:30 — Leaders' Luncheon

14:30–16:00 — Foreign Ministers & Defence Ministers Dialogue

“From Military Response to Civilian Protection”

16:00–16:30 — Break

16:30–18:00 — UN, Regional Organizations & International Institutions Dialogue

18:30–20:30 — Global Peace Leaders Reception

DAY 3 — 22-10-2026: WOMEN, PEACE & SECURITY

Theme: Women Are Not Only Victims of War — They Are Builders of Peace

08:00–09:00 — Women Peace Leaders Breakfast

09:00–10:30 — Global Women, Peace & Security Plenary

“Putting Women at the Centre of Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding”

10:30–11:00 — Break

11:00–12:30 — Women in Peace Negotiations Forum

  • Women's participation in peace talks

  • Mediation

  • Conflict prevention

  • Political representation

  • Peace agreements

  • Women's civil society organizations

12:30–14:00 — Lunch

14:00–15:30 — Women Human Rights Defenders Forum

  • Protection of activists

  • Civic space

  • Humanitarian leadership

  • Documentation and advocacy

15:30–16:00 — Break

16:00–17:30 — Regional Women's Peace Tables

Africa • Middle East • Europe • Asia • Americas

18:30–21:00 — International Women Peace Leaders Dinner

DAY 4 — 23-10-2026: GLOBAL PEACE ASSEMBLY, DECLARATION & CLOSING

Theme: From Commitments to Action

08:00–09:00 — Final Leaders' Breakfast

09:00–10:30 — Regional & Thematic Reports

Presentations from:

  • Women, Peace & Security Forum

  • Child Protection Assembly

  • Humanitarian Forum

  • Justice & Accountability Forum

  • Refugee Protection Forum

  • Peacebuilding Forum

  • Youth Peace Forum

  • Peace Investment Forum

10:30–11:00 — Break

11:00–13:00 — GLOBAL PEACE ASSEMBLY

Adoption of the International Declaration for the Protection of Women and Children in Armed Conflict

The Declaration should establish commitments on:

  • Prevention of armed conflict

  • Protection of civilians

  • Women's participation in peace processes

  • Child protection

  • Humanitarian access

  • Prevention of conflict-related sexual violence

  • Refugee and IDP protection

  • Education during conflict

  • Healthcare

  • Justice and accountability

  • Psychosocial support

  • Post-conflict reconstruction

  • Peace financing

13:00–14:30 — Closing Leaders' Luncheon

14:30–16:00 — Intergenerational Peace Dialogue

“From Today's Conflicts to Tomorrow's Peace”

Women leaders, young people, diplomats, peacebuilders and humanitarian leaders develop a shared vision for the next decade.

16:00–16:30 — Break

16:30–17:30 — Official Closing Ceremony

  • Presentation of the Final Declaration

  • Signing of commitments

  • Partnership announcements

  • Recognition of participating countries

  • Announcement of follow-up mechanism

  • Announcement of next conference host

17:30–18:00 — Official Conference Photograph

18:30–21:30 — GRAND INTERNATIONAL PEACE GALA

“Celebrating Peace, Resilience and Human Dignity”

Cultural performances, music, film, art and recognition of individuals and communities that have contributed to peace.

Senegal Programme

DAY 1 — 26-10-2026: ARRIVAL, REGISTRATION & GLOBAL WELCOME

Theme: A Global Commitment to Peace and Human Dignity

08:00–17:00 — International Delegate Arrival & Registration

  • Airport and hotel welcome desks

  • Delegate accreditation

  • Conference materials

  • Media registration

  • Exhibition registration

  • Bilateral meeting scheduling

14:00–17:00 — International Peace Networking Lounge

Delegates connect with:

  • Governments

  • Diplomats

  • Humanitarian organizations

  • UN and international organizations

  • NGOs

  • Women's organizations

  • Child-protection organizations

  • Researchers

  • Peacebuilding institutions

18:00–20:00 — Official Welcome Reception

  • Host-country welcome

  • Cultural performance

  • International solidarity message

  • Introduction of participating countries

  • Conference preview

20:00–21:30 — Welcome Dinner

DAY 2 — 27-10-2026: CHILDREN IN ARMED CONFLICT

Theme: No Child Should Grow Up in War

08:00–09:00 — Child Protection Breakfast

09:00–10:30 — Global Child Protection Plenary

“Protecting Children Before, During and After Armed Conflict”

10:30–11:00 — Break

11:00–12:30 — Children and Armed Conflict Forum

  • Recruitment and use of children

  • Abduction

  • Separation from families

  • Education disruption

  • Displacement

  • Child protection systems

12:30–14:00 — Lunch

14:00–15:30 — Education in Emergencies Forum

  • Keeping schools open and safe

  • Learning during displacement

  • Digital education

  • Rebuilding education systems

15:30–16:00 — Break

16:00–17:30 — Children's Voices Assembly

Children and young people present their priorities for peace and protection.

18:30–20:30 — Children for Peace Cultural Evening

Art, music, theatre and youth-led peace initiatives.

DAY 3 — 28-10-2026: SEXUAL VIOLENCE, TRAFFICKING & SURVIVOR PROTECTION

Theme: Dignity, Justice and Protection for Survivors

08:00–09:00 — Survivor Support & Protection Breakfast

09:00–10:30 — High-Level Plenary

“Preventing Conflict-Related Sexual Violence and Protecting Survivors”

10:30–11:00 — Break

11:00–12:30 — Survivor-Centred Protection Forum

  • Survivor services

  • Medical care

  • Psychosocial support

  • Legal assistance

  • Community reintegration

12:30–14:00 — Lunch

14:00–15:30 — Human Trafficking & Exploitation Forum

  • Trafficking in conflict zones

  • Exploitation of displaced populations

  • Cross-border cooperation

  • Prevention and survivor protection

15:30–16:00 — Break

16:00–17:30 — Justice & Accountability Dialogue

  • Documentation of violations

  • National justice systems

  • International justice

  • Reparations

  • Transitional justice

18:30–20:30 — Dignity & Justice Evening

A confidential, survivor-centred gathering for advocates, professionals and organizations working on protection and recovery.

DAY 4 —29-10-2026: HUMANITARIAN ACTION, REFUGEES & DISPLACED WOMEN AND CHILDREN

Theme: Protection in Crisis: Leaving No One Behind

08:00–09:00 — Humanitarian Leaders Breakfast

09:00–10:30 — Global Humanitarian Plenary

“Delivering Protection and Assistance Where War Has Destroyed Lives”

10:30–11:00 — Break

11:00–12:30 — Refugee & Internally Displaced Women and Children Forum

  • Safe shelter

  • Food security

  • Healthcare

  • Protection

  • Family reunification

  • Livelihoods

12:30–14:00 — Humanitarian Lunch

14:00–15:30 — Humanitarian Access & Civilian Protection Dialogue

  • Safe humanitarian corridors

  • Protection of humanitarian workers

  • Access to essential services

  • International cooperation

15:30–16:00 — Break

16:00–17:30 — Humanitarian Innovation Forum

  • Digital identification

  • Cash assistance

  • Telemedicine

  • Early-warning systems

  • Technology for protection

18:30–20:30 — Humanitarian Solidarity Dinner

DAY 5 — 30-10-2026: PEACEBUILDING, RECONSTRUCTION & INVESTMENT

Theme: From War to Recovery: Investing in Peace

This is the conference's major peacebuilding and investment day.

08:00–09:30 — Peace & Development Leaders Breakfast

09:30–11:00 — Global Peacebuilding Forum

“Building Peace That Protects Women and Children”

11:00–11:30 — Break

11:30–13:00 — Post-Conflict Recovery Forum

  • Rebuilding communities

  • Justice and reconciliation

  • Reintegration

  • Education

  • Healthcare

  • Housing

  • Economic recovery

13:00–14:00 — Peace Investment Luncheon

14:00–15:30 — Women & Children Peace Investment Forum

  • Women's entrepreneurship

  • Youth employment

  • Education investment

  • Healthcare

  • Community infrastructure

  • Social protection

15:30–16:00 — Break

16:00–17:30 — Government, Donor & Private Sector Roundtable

“Financing the Protection and Recovery of Women and Children”

18:30–21:30 — INTERNATIONAL PEACE & HUMANITARIAN AWARDS

Suggested categories:

  • International Peace Leader Award

  • Women Peacebuilder Award

  • Child Protection Champion Award

  • Humanitarian Excellence Award

  • Peace Innovation Award

  • Youth Peace Leader Award

  • Survivor Advocacy Award

  • Community Peacebuilding Award

  • Lifetime Peace Achievement Award

DAY 6 — 31-10-2026: GLOBAL PEACE ASSEMBLY & FINAL DECLARATION

Theme: From Commitments to Action

08:00–09:00 — Final Leaders' Breakfast

09:00–10:30 — Regional Peace Reports

Representatives present recommendations from:

  • Women, Peace & Security Forum

  • Child Protection Forum

  • Humanitarian Forum

  • Justice & Accountability Forum

  • Refugee Protection Forum

  • Peacebuilding Forum

  • Youth Peace Forum

10:30–11:00 — Break

11:00–12:30 — GLOBAL PEACE ASSEMBLY

“The International Declaration for the Protection of Women and Children in Armed Conflict”

Adoption of commitments covering:

  • Prevention of conflict

  • Protection of civilians

  • Women's participation in peace processes

  • Child protection

  • Humanitarian access

  • Prevention of sexual violence

  • Refugee and IDP protection

  • Accountability

  • Education in emergencies

  • Health and psychosocial support

  • Post-conflict reconstruction

  • Peace financing

12:30–14:00 — Closing Luncheon

14:00–15:30 — Youth Peace Futures Dialogue

“The World We Want to Inherit”

Young leaders discuss:

  • Prevention of future conflicts

  • Digital peacebuilding

  • Education

  • Climate and conflict

  • Employment

  • Technology

  • Intergenerational leadership

15:30–16:00 — Break

16:00–17:30 — Official Closing Ceremony

  • Presentation of the Final Declaration

  • Commitment ceremony

  • Signing of partnership agreements

  • Announcement of follow-up mechanisms

  • Announcement of future conference location

17:30–18:00 — Official Conference Photograph

18:30–21:00 — Grand Peace & Cultural Gala

“A Celebration of Peace, Resilience and Human Dignity”

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