International Peace Festival
Festival International de la Paix
The International Peace Festival | Festival International de la Paix (IPF | FIP) celebrates UN – International Day of Peace, every September 21st and is committed to innovative perspectives on peace as promoted through the arts. IPF-FIP’s year round screening, panels and events help to cultivate a burgeoning peace-building international community committed to the role and value of art and culture in peace and reconciliation processes. The IPF-FIP profiles a variety of events including film premieres and screenings, musical performances, art exhibitions, educational panels, high-level networking, social gatherings, and culminates with the Global Peace Ambassadors Gala and the International Peace Festival Awards Show.
PEACE AMBASSADORS GALA 2024
MANDELA - Pilot of the Winds
An Artistic Plea For Peace
The flying objects are dancer performers who, in a dance of rising winds, reflect the vulnerability of souls destroyed by war. The movements perfectly complement the musical piece "Sarajevo" by Max Richter. Through the music and thoughts of war, the flying objects become souls. The music is profoundly sad and quiet, the thunder distant but unsettlingly present. The special aesthetics of the constantly rising and then gently falling flying objects require depth to truly touch the audience. Due to the current political situation, the theme of war is once again omnipresent. Regardless of which side one stands on in a war, the outcome is always the same: people are wounded, people are killed. But what happens to the people who survive? Can they return to a "normal life"? Are they traumatized, physically ill, internally dead? Do these people still have a soul, or are they merely existing? How are the souls of those not directly affected also wounded? How deeply does it hurt all of us, this unspeakable horror of war? It is said that when the soul takes flight, the person dances.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of celebration and inspiration at the 2024 Peace Ambassadors Gala hosted by the International Peace Alliance.
The Peace Ambassadors Gala is a luxury black-tie event and the highlight of the International Peace Festival held in Toronto, Canada, every September.
This extraordinary annual event is dedicated to honoring our Global Peace Ambassadors and our Global Peace Ambassador and Cultural Exchange Program (GPACEP), shining a light on the impactful work we are doing around the world as part of the burgeoning peace-building international community committed to the role and value of art and culture in peace and reconciliation processes.
An Evening of Triumph
At the heart of this event is celebrating our Global Peace Ambassadors, remarkable women who have shown exceptional courage and determination in the face of adversity. Their stories are a testament to their resilience and commitment to maximizing peacebuilding and reconciliation through the Global Peace Ambassadors and Cultural Exchange Program (GPACEP), and we invite you to share in their success as we honor their achievements.
Keynote Speaker Miss Face of Humanity
We welcome Miss Face of Humanity 2023-24, Chair of our Global Peace Ambassadors Program as our keynote speaker. MFOH’s story of triumph over adversity and her advocacy for youth and women's empowerment resonates deeply with our mission. She represents an opportunity to lead passion projects designed to make positive economic and community focused changes in the cities she travels to. Her inspiring words will surely leave a lasting impact on all in attendance.
An Elegant Evening
Our Gala event promises an evening of elegance and celebration. A delicious dinner, artistic performances and musical entertainment will set the stage for a night of inspiration. You'll have the chance to network with like-minded individuals who are passionate about empowering women and supporting the peace
Make a difference, even if you can't attend
Make a Difference, Even if You Can't Attend. If you are unable to attend the Gala event but wish to make a meaningful contribution, we welcome your donations to support our ongoing efforts. Your generosity will help us continue our work in overcoming obstacles to development with innovative and scalable approaches in the following areas:
(1) economy and education (2) peace, governance and equality (3) climate, disaster risk reduction and environment (4) migration and forced displacement (5) health (6) food systems (7) water.
Don't miss this exciting event that promises inspiration, empowerment, and the opportunity to be part of a positive change in our community and around the world. Your presence and support are invaluable, and together, we can make a difference.
Let's come together to celebrate our Global Peace Ambassadors and the incredible work they’re doing. Join us at the 2024 Gala Event and be part of something truly special.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The International Peace Festival | Festival International de la Paix acknowledges that we are on the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. IPF | FIP also acknowledges that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaties signed with multiple Mississaugas and Chippewa bands.
