Arkansas Peace Week is a program of activities with a mission to educate and promote peacemaking in our society and raise awareness of organizations working to build a lasting peace in Arkansas.

Arkansas Peace Week is conducted by a coalition of local, national and international organizations, faith groups and individuals, with a mission to promote peace and justice. Arkansas Peace Week is planned in coordination with the nationwide Campaign Non-Violence Week of Actions.

Arkansas Peace Week celebrates non-violence as a means to instill justice, build stronger communities, alleviate poverty, promote ecological stewardship, end war, and eliminate the scourge of violence in our society; while seeking respect, inclusion and fair treatment of all people. The lessons learned and relationships formed during Arkansas Peace Week create a foundation for sustainable peace in our society throughout the year.

During the third week of September, in observance of the United Nations International Day of Peace, Arkansas Peace Week includes numerous events hosted by dozens of organizations throughout the state. These events feature education, service, dialogue and outreach activities promoting our mission. We invite all like-minded groups and organizations to plan an event during Arkansas Peace Week.

The 2023 theme for the International Day of Peace is "Actions for peace:Our Ambition for the #GlobalGoals" It is a call to action that recognizes our individual and collective responsibility to foster peace. We invite you to join the efforts of the United Nations as we work towards an Arkansas with peaceful, just, and inclusive societies, free from fear and violence. We call for Arkansans to take action for peace: fight inequality, drive action on climate change, and promote and protect human rights.

This year's plans include Peace Across Faith Interfaith Meal, School and Youth Group Lesson Plans, Peace Week Essay Contest and Peace Week Art Contest. Other events are hosted by dozens of organizations throughout our state. These events feature education, service and outreach activities promoting peacemaking, non-violence, social justice, ecological stewardship, and community building. Consider hosting an event or include peace related curriculum in your programs during Arkansas Peace Week


Schedule of Events

September 18, 2023
1:00pm Peace Week Youth Art Contest Display at Arkansas State Capitol
6:00pm Peace Across Faiths Interfaith Meal at Madina Institute Arkansas USA
6:00pm Socrates Cafe at Terry Library at Central Arkansas Library System CALS - Terry Library

September 19, 2023
Peace Week Youth Art Contest Display at Arkansas State Capitol
10:00am Sensory Hour at CALS Children's Library and Learning Center

September 20, 2023
Peace Week Youth Art Contest Display at Arkansas State Capitol
6:00pm Yoga at the Plaza at Argenta Plaza

September 21, 2023
Peace Week Youth Art Contest Display at Arkansas State Capitol

September 22, 2023
Peace Week Youth Art Contest Display at Arkansas State Capitol

September 23, 2023
3:00pm Peace Week Youth Art Contest Display at Arkansas State Capitol
8.30am Women's RE:Discover Conference at Arkansas Repertory Theatre
10:00am Goat Yoga at St. Joseph Center of Arkansas
11:00am Peace Week Youth Essay Contest Award Ceremony at Arkansas State Capitol
1:00pm Peace Week Youth Art Contest Awards Ceremony at Arkansas State Capitol

Date: September 17-24,2023

Time: 8am-10pm

Location: Various Venues in Little Rock, AR 72201

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