PEACE

Peace Begins

with People.

To unfold our humanity is to recognise the dignity of every life – including our own. Peace begins with that recognition. It grows through dialogue, understanding and the courage to see beyond differences. From spaces for quiet reflection to global peace proposals and creative expression, SGI Gulf nurtures a culture where peace is not simply discussed—it is lived.

“Peace is not something you wish for. It’s something you make.”

Dr Daisaku Ikeda

At SGI Gulf, peace is more than the absence of conflict – it is the presence of empathy, dignity and dialogue. Inspired by Dr Daisaku Ikeda’s writings and peace proposals, we strive to weave peace into everyday life through learning, community engagement and creative expression.

The Peace Room

A quiet space dedicated to reflection, dialogue and discovery. Located in Dubai Knowledge Village, the Peace Room houses more than 176 books, films and journals exploring peace, ethics and human values. Open to the public by appointment, it invites visitors to read, reflect and contribute to an ongoing culture of peace.

176 books in 12 categories
25 books by Dr Daisaku Ikeda
Open to public by appointment

Want to visit or contribute?

Contact: Radhika | Avantika

Dr Daisaku Ikeda's

Legacy of Peace

Since 1983, Dr Daisaku Ikeda has presented annual Peace Proposals to the United Nations, offering practical pathways towards disarmament, sustainability, education and human security. These proposals continue to inspire dialogue, exhibitions and peace initiatives across the world.

Features:

Archive of all Peace Proposals
Dialogues with global thinkers
Influence on SGI exhibitions and events

‘Poets of Peace’

Award

In 2016, Dubai celebrated the power of poetry to inspire peace, dialogue and solidarity through the International Day for Poets of Peace.

Dr Daisaku Ikeda was among four distinguished poets honoured for their contributions to a culture of peace, alongside Farouq Gouida, Kholoud Al Mulla and K. Satchidanandan.

The award recognised poetry as a universal language—one that can transcend cultures, differences and borders to bring people closer together.

Peace is not a place you reach-it’s the way you walk."

– Anonymous Poets of Peace Submission

Betty Williams:

From Apathy to Action

Peace begins when people choose to act. In December 2015, Nobel Peace Laureate Betty Williams spoke at an SGI Gulf lecture in Dubai, drawing on her lifelong work for peace and children’s rights. She reminded her audience that peace cannot be left to governments alone. It must be built from below – by ordinary people choosing to care, to speak up and to act. She urged people to overcome apathy and build peace from the ground up—through courage, compassion and action. Apathy is the greatest withholder of peace. Her message continues to resonate: peace is not something we wait for. It is something we each have the power to begin.

Explore Peace

Visit the Peace Room

Read Peace Proposals

Peace Newsletters

Journey Through Time

2011

Peace Room Inauguration

A dedicated space for dialogue, learning and reflection on peace.

2014

Poets of Peace Day

A celebration of poetry and its power to promote peace and harmony.

2015

Betty Williams in Dubai

Nobel Peace Laureate Betty Williams shares her message of courage, action and peace at an SGI Gulf lecture.

2016

Poets of Peace Award

Dr Daisaku Ikeda is honoured in Dubai for his contribution to a culture of peace through poetry and dialogue.

Ongoing

Peace through People

Dialogues, activities, newsletters and initiatives continue to encourage individuals to make peace part of everyday life.

Peace

Begins Here.

Peace is not created by extraordinary moments alone, but through countless everyday choices—to listen, to understand, to respect and to act with compassion.

Every dialogue has the power to change a life.
Every life has the power to change the world.