The Children’s World Peace Summit invites ideas from teenagers to achieve world peace.
During the submission period from April 1 to April 30, 2024, ten outstanding entrants who have submitted ideas for creating peace will be chosen to represent the children at the 5th Children’s World Peace Summit. This event will be held on August 20, 2024, at the First Members’ Office Building of the House of Representatives, where they will present their ideas from the minister’s seat.
Since its inception in 2020, this summit, now in its fifth year, continues to collect ideas from children around the world on how to make the world a more peaceful place. Participation in the past included 72 individuals from 3 countries in 2020, 202 individuals from 11 countries in 2021, 200 from 8 countries in 2022, and 200 from 20 countries in 2023. (Note: Group submissions are also counted as one individual.)
The summit aims to cultivate children’s interest in international cooperation and develop their ability to play an active role in the international community by providing them with experiences to learn and think about peace in a multicultural setting.
5th Children’s World Peace Summit – Call for Submissions
We are seeking speech videos on the theme of “Creating World Peace” from individuals aged 10 to 19. Anyone in this age group can apply, including group submissions (videos featuring multiple individuals).
Submission Theme: “What is Peace? My Ideas for Making the World a Peaceful Place”
Eligibility: Individuals aged 10 to 19 as of August 20, 2024 Submission
Period: April 1 (Monday) to April 30 (Tuesday), 2024 Announcement: Selection of children’s representatives will be announced by mid-May, and guardians of the applicants will be contacted. How to Apply: Submit a 1-3 minute speech video in line with the theme and a transcript of the speech via the official website.
Selection of children’s representatives will be considered as the final announcement of the results.
5th Children’s World Peace Summit – Event Details
Date: August 20, 2024 (Tuesday), 14:00 – 17:00
Venue: International Conference Room, First Members’ Office Building of the House of Representatives
Support: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Hiroshima Prefectural Board of Education
Judges: Former diplomat Ichiro Fujisaki, Norio Sasaki, Director and Chair of the Women’s Committee of the Japan Football Association, and three others planned.