World Change Day for Sustainable Peace

An international day dedicated to inner change as the foundation of sustainable peace. 

Observed annually on 7 July worldwide

World Change Day for Sustainable Peace is observed annually on 7 July to highlight the power of inner change as a foundation for sustainable peace. It invites individuals, institutions, and communities to take conscious actions that strengthen dialogue, empathy, wellbeing, and social responsibility—because peace begins within each person and expands outward.

This page presents an overview, annual highlights since 2018, and ways to participate.

Inner Peace, Shared Peace

Sustainable peace grows when individuals reduce inner conflict and build emotional resilience.

Communities that Heal

World Change Day strengthens social connection and shared responsibility across cultures.

From Awareness to Action

Small daily actions—listening, helping, restoring, volunteering—create collective transformation.

Why 7 July?

7 July symbolizes the idea that one person’s change can influence another—creating a chain of transformation. World Change Day is observed annually on 7 July as a reminder that sustainable peace begins within each individual and becomes visible through community action.

How the Day is Observed

  • Local community gatherings and public awareness activities
  • Peace and wellbeing workshops, talks, and cultural events
  • Youth-led initiatives and education-based actions
  • Environmental and social responsibility activities
  • Digital campaigns and storytelling for positive change

National Observance in Turkiye

Since 2018, World Change Day for Sustainable Peace has been widely observed across Türkiye, with activities organized in more than 20 cities and districts.
The day is marked through collaborations with municipalities, civil society organizations, and local community groups, focusing on dialogue, wellbeing, and social cohesion.
Türkiye represents one of the most active national platforms for World Change Day, reflecting strong local ownership and sustained public participation.

View Turkiye Activities

International and National Observances

In addition to Türkiye, World Change Day for Sustainable Peace has been observed in various countries through locally organized activities, community initiatives, and partner-led events.
These national observances reflect the adaptability of the initiative across different cultural and social contexts.

  • Bosnia and Herzegovina

  • France

  • United States

  • Azerbaijan

Additional national observances are documented as activities expand.

Toward United Nations Recognition

World Change Day for Sustainable Peace is being advanced with the long-term vision of inclusion within the United Nations system of International Days.
Ongoing efforts focus on aligning the day’s purpose, activities, and reporting practices with United Nations values, frameworks, and principles related to peace, sustainability, and social transformation.

Through consistent annual observance, international participation, and documented impact since 2018, stakeholders are working to demonstrate the day’s relevance as a global platform that promotes dialogue, individual responsibility, and collective action for sustainable peace.

How World Change Day Is Observed

World Change Day for Sustainable Peace has been observed annually on 7 July since 2018.
Each year, the day is marked by activities and initiatives organized across multiple cities in Türkiye as well as internationally, bringing together individuals, organizations, and communities committed to fostering sustainable peace.