Institute of International Peace Leaders

Institute of International Peace Leaders

Empowering Peace Leaders, Building Sustainable Change.

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Global Peace & Social Development Forum

GLOBAL PEACE AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT FORUM

Where Peace and SDGs Meet Progress

1. Introduction

The Global Peace and Social Development Forum (GPSDF) is the premier annual convening of the Institute of International Peace Leaders (IIPL)—a global think tank dedicated to institutionalizing leadership for peace and sustainable development across nations.

This flagship forum bridges a long-standing global gap: the separation between peacebuilding and development. Recognizing that sustainable peace cannot be achieved without strong social foundations, economic equity, and human dignity, the GPSDF creates a unified global platform where peace and development intersect to drive measurable transformation.

Every year, the Forum brings together:

  • Peace architects and practitioners
  • Sustainable development innovators
  • Government representatives and diplomats
  • Human rights defenders
  • Youth and women leaders
  • Community influencers
  • Scholars and policy-makers
  • Civil society and humanitarian partners

Together, they co-design integrated solutions that advance peace, justice, and resilient societies, aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, especially SDG 16 and related social development goals.

2. Purpose & Vision

Purpose

To accelerate global understanding, cooperation, and action on the indivisible relationship between peace and development—ensuring no community is left behind.

Vision

A world where peace is built on strong social foundations—justice, dignity, opportunity, equality, and inclusion—supported by institutions and leadership models that are resilient, responsive, and human-centered.

3. Core Objectives

1 — Integrate Peace and Development Frameworks

Break the silos between peacebuilding, human rights, governance reform, and development programming.

2 — Spark High-Level Dialogue

Provide a neutral, credible global platform for heads of state, ministers, and international organizations to explore shared priorities.

3 — Elevate Grassroots Voices

Ensure that youth, women, and community leaders are included in shaping global peace and development strategies.

4 — Promote Policy Innovation

Generate actionable, evidence-based recommendations to strengthen peace systems, justice mechanisms, equitable development, and local resilience.

5 — Launch Collaborative Missions

Support multi-country accelerators, research partnerships, and capacity-building initiatives under IIPL programs.

4. Key Forum Themes

  • Peace and Social Justice: Equitable institutions, legal reforms, and rights-based development.
  • Economic Inclusion and Peace: How poverty, inequality, and exclusion fuel conflict—and pathways to transform economies.
  • Governance, Accountability & Transparent Leadership: Institutional reforms for durable peace and sustainable development.
  • Human Dignity and Social Protection: Strengthening safety nets, access to services, and community well-being.
  • Youth, Women & Marginalized Groups in Peace Processes: Empowering the most affected populations as peacebuilders.
  • Climate Resilience, Human Security & Peace: Environmental fragility as a multiplier of conflict.
  • Digital Peace, AI Governance & Human Rights: Ensuring technology contributes to inclusive development and peaceful societies.

5. Structure of the Forum

  • High-Level Opening Session: Keynotes from heads of state, UN officials, diplomats, and global changemakers.
  • Thematic Plenaries: Expert panels addressing core challenges linking peace and development.
  • Ministerial & Diplomatic Roundtables: Closed-door discussions for government delegations and international partners.
  • Community Leadership Dialogues: Youth, women, and community leaders highlight grassroots experiences and innovations.
  • Technical Workshops: Hands-on sessions for building capacity in peace governance, SDGs, climate-security, justice systems, and inclusive development.
  • Innovation & Solutions Expo: Showcasing peace technologies, policy tools, AI innovations for governance, and community solutions.
  • Launch of Joint Declarations & Initiatives: Memoranda, mission announcements, regional accelerators, and collaborative research releases.
  • The Global Peace Awards Ceremony: Recognizing exceptional contributions in peace leadership, human rights, climate justice, and community development.

6. Expected Outcomes

  • Policy briefings and white papers
  • Intergovernmental commitments and multi-country missions
  • Training pipelines for GPAs, NYLs, and institutional partners
  • Accelerated SDG16 implementation models
  • Community development prototypes
  • Global network expansion
  • Peace and social development action plans for fragile regions

7. Who Attends?

  • Diplomatic missions
  • UN agencies and global institutions
  • Ministries of foreign affairs, human rights, development, climate
  • Civil society organizations and community networks
  • Academia, researchers, and think tanks
  • Youth and women peace leaders
  • Private sector representatives supporting social impact

8. Long-Term Impact

  • Institutional capacity of countries in crisis
  • Peace leadership pipelines for sustainable change
  • Global solidarity through cross-border cooperation
  • Evidence-based solutions for SDG 16 and social development goals

Over time, it contributes toward:

  • Stronger governance
  • Greater social cohesion
  • Reduced inequality
  • Community resilience
  • More peaceful, inclusive, and prosperous societies