EU Community of Practice on Peace Mediation 2026: Call for Session Proposals

EU Community of Practice on Peace Mediation 2026: Call for Session Proposals is sponsored by European External Action Service (EEAS). Seeks proposals for sessions that address peace mediation, including topics related to migration and integration.

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EU Community of Practice on Peace Mediation 2026: Call for voluntary session proposals # EU Community of Practice on Peace Mediation 2026: Call for voluntary session proposals Organised annually since 2019, the EU Community of Practice on Peace Mediation (CoP) is the EU’s flagship event, bringing together government representatives, policymakers, mediation practitioners, experts and civil society representatives from around the globe.

It enables knowledge exchange and constructive reflections on opportunities, challenges and best practices, feeding into EU peace mediation policies and practices. CoP stimulates peer learning, expands the global peace-building community and inspires creative thinking. The next CoP is to take place in Brussels on 20 – 21 October 2026.

Building on previous practice, we open this call for session proposals to offer our mediation partners a platform to highlight their work, share lessons learnt and best practices for peace mediation practitioners. This is a unique opportunity to influence conversations on key issues impacting the EU’s and the community’s peace mediation practice. We welcome contributions that encourage action and collaboration.

Click here for more information: Call for voluntary session proposals Template for session proposals Whether it's a panel, workshop, or interactive dialogue, we look forward to receiving your proposals. Session conveners are instrumental for the success of CoP! COP-PEACEMEDIATION@eeas.

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