　Video of the day

　Purpose of this event

Through the experience of learning and thinking about peace with children of many nationalities during their critical teenage years

when they are developing both mentally and physically,

we will raise their interest in international cooperation and nurture their ability

to play an active role in the international community for the realization of world peace.

Children around the world were invited to submit their ideas for creating peace.

Children from 8 countries participated and submitted their ideas via video, and 11 representatives were selected from among 201 ideas and gave speeches at the International Conference Hall of the House of Representatives.

　Outline of the event

【Date and Time】Wednesday, August 3, 2022, 14:00-17:00
【Venue】 International Conference Hall, First House of Representatives2-2-1 Nagata-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

【Hosting】Peace Piece Project
【Support】Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan/ Hiroshima Prefectural Board of Education

【Sponsorship】Vision Inc. / TSP Co., Ltd. / ENTRY, Inc. / Otafuku Sauce / CREEK & RIVER Co., Ltd.

【Cooperation】BIKOSHAEN Co., Ltd / Runway for Hope

　参加状況

【Number of applications】201 ideas

【Number of countries】 8 countries (Japan, Lithuania, New Zealand, Kenya, France, the United States, Pakistan, Cote d’Ivoire)

【Application period】Monday, April 18, 2022 – Tuesday, May 31, 2022

【Application Requirements】Open to teenagers as of August 3, 2022.

The theme of the application is “What does peace mean to you? And Please tell us your ideas to realize that peace”. Speech videos will be created based on this theme and submitted through the website individually or as a group by schools and organizations.

　Contestants and Results

The Children’s World Peace Summit contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),

an action plan for people, planet and prosperity promoted by the United Nations.

The ideas of the children participating in the Children’s World Peace Summit will contribute to the achievement of all the SDGs.

　Most Peaceful賞：３名

■ Yuka Takenaka (15 years old / Japan)
Protecting the World Heritage, a common treasure of humanity.

Since I was a child, I have been involved in a volunteer activity called “Nagomi Visit”. In this volunteer program,

we welcome guests from all over the world to our home and entertain them with traditional Japanese dishes.

I introduce Japanese culture to them by performing sword fighting, dancing, and handmade picture-story shows.

In order to deepen our understanding of our own and other countries, we have started activities to learn about and preserve World Heritage sites, and have been certified by the World Heritage Academy to do so.

I hope to be a bridge between Japan and the rest of the world and to be a role model for teenagers.

Goal 11 of the SDGs “SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES“

【11.3】By 2030, enhance inclusive and sustainable urbanization and capacity for participatory, integrated and sustainable human settlement planning and management in all countries

【11.4】Strengthen efforts to protect and safeguard the world’s cultural and natural heritage

■ Yuna Nonaka (16 years old / Japan)
Create a system for children to say NO to wars started by adults.

I was living in Myanmar on February 1, 2021, the day of the coup in Myanmar. Now, I am working to convey the daily life of the people of Myanmar using karuta, a traditional Japanese culture.
For the sake of world peace, I propose the introduction of a system that allows children to cast mock votes at polling stations in Japan. I would also like all politicians to prepare a “Manifesto for Children” that a 10-year-old child can understand.
There are many countries in the world where democracy is not yet the norm. We, Japanese people, protecting democracy is a step toward world peace.

Goal 16 of the SDGs “PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS“

【16.3】Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all

【16.6】Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels

【16.7】Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels

■ Mirei Kadonaga (17 years old / Japan)
Creation of a “Global Medical Call” system to eliminate disparities in healthcare

I propose the creation of a “Global Medical Call” system that anyone around the world can use when they have a physical or mental health problem: a 24-hour window to consult with a medical professional from anywhere in the world, via phone or chat.

By having medical professionals from all over the world working together, the system will have built-in translation tools so that even if the consultant’s time is in the middle of the night, a medical professional in another country who is in the middle of the day can respond.

With this system, medical professionals can respond remotely.

Goal 3 of the SDGs “GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING“

【3.2】By 2030, end preventable deaths of newborns and children under 5 years of age, with all countries aiming to reduce neonatal mortality to at least as low as 12 per 1,000 live births and under-5 mortality to at least as low as 25 per 1,000 live births

Goal 10 of the SDGs “REDUCED INEQUALITIES“

【 10.2 】By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status