Global: Indigenous Leaders from 80 Countries to Convene in New York for Historic Global Peace Summit

Apr 24, 2026 | Manipur Women Gun Survivors Network
Manipur Women Gun Survivors Network
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At a time of escalating global conflicts, more than 150 Indigenous peacebuilders, elders, spiritual leaders, mediators, women leaders and youth from 80 countries will gather in New York City for the Second Global Summit on Indigenous Peacebuilding, to be held April 25–26, 2026.

The summit marks a landmark international effort to elevate Indigenous-led approaches to peacebuilding, conflict resolution and environmental stewardship at a critical moment for global stability.

Nearly 80 percent of the world’s conflicts today take place in biodiversity-rich regions where Indigenous Peoples live. As global demand intensifies for land, energy and natural resources, Indigenous territories are increasingly becoming frontlines of conflict, resulting in displacement, loss of life and environmental degradation.