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International Yoga Federation · International Peace Project
International Peace Project (IPP)
Promoting a culture of peace through interactive dialogues, education and community engagement. The IPP is delivered by a consortium led by IYF in partnership with International Change Federation and Partners in countries where the project is implemented.
The IPP aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through community-driven dialogue, education, inclusion, and peace-focused action.
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Objectives
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Advance Peace Psychology as a foundation for lasting peace.
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Establish interactive peace dialogues in universities, bookstores and communities.
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Empower Peace Ambassadors (women & youth) as local leaders.
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Advocate Peace Education in curricula (SDG 4.7).
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Build cross-border partnerships aligned with the SDGs.
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Core Activities
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University & Community Dialogues (campus talks, bookstore circles, civic forums).
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TEDx-format programs curated by IPA (e.g., TEDx Aydın University – peace program).
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Peace Ambassadors lead inclusive sessions across countries.
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The Peace Psychology Book used as a learning resource.
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Global campaigns on UN International Days (Peace, Education, etc.).
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Expected Results
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Operational Peace Ambassadors Network.
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Thousands engaged annually through dialogues & events.
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Women & youth leadership in peacebuilding.
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Peace Education modules piloted with schools/universities.
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Stronger intercultural cohesion and inclusion.
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Consortium & Governance |
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International Yoga Federation (IYF)
Lead organization: Strategy, global advocacy and quality assurance.
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Partners in countries where the project is implemented
Program partners: Designs & delivers peace dialogues, TEDx and university formats.
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Peace Ambassadors
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Ambassadors are selected from active members of International Yoga Federation and International Change Federation, operating under federations’ ethics and vision.
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Federations’ international connections (universities, peace associations, cultural institutions) enable country-level organizing.
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Active geographies: France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, UAE, Japan, Türkiye.
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Names appear in Activity Reports; main page lists roles/countries.
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Sponsorship & Participation |
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Ambassadors’ Contribution: Ambassadors self-finance travel and participation as a sign of responsibility.
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Community Sponsorship: Individuals and civil society partners support translations, publications, venues and logistics.
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Shared Responsibility: The hybrid model ensures independence, community ownership and sustainability.
Book Use and Distribution
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The IPP uses the Peace Psychology book as a primary reference in sessions.
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The book is a key tool, yet the project does not rely on book sales revenue.
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Distribution occurs through donations, sponsorships or at-cost, coordinated by local partners.
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Any commercial sales are managed by the publisher/distributor and kept separate from IPP budgets.
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Alignment with UN SDGs (Goals & Targets) |
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SDG 16 – Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions |
16.1 (reduce violence), 16.7 (inclusive decision-making) |
Community dialogues and inclusive participation via Ambassadors. |
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SDG 4 – Quality Education |
4.7 (peace & global citizenship education) |
Advocacy and learning resources for Peace Education in curricula. |
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SDG 5 – Gender Equality |
5.5 (women’s leadership) |
Women Peace Ambassadors lead and host dialogues. |
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SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities |
10.2 (social, economic, political inclusion) |
Intercultural, intergenerational engagement across countries. |
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SDG 17 – Partnerships |
17.16, 17.17 (multi-stakeholder partnerships) |
Consortium model (IYF-ULUDEF-IPA) + peace associations & universities. |
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Timeline · Achieved & Planned |
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2021
Launch of The Peace Psychology book in Turkish.
2022
Launch of the english edition of the Peace Psychology book.
Dialogues begin in Türkiye & Europe.
2023
2024
Dutch, German and French edition of the Peace Psychology book.
September - Dialoges in Netherlands Book Fair (Netherlands).
November - Dialoges in Sharjah Int’l Book Fair (UAE).
2025
January - Dialoges in Sharjah Literature Festival (UAE) & Dubai
February - Dialoges in bookstores in Athene (Greece) & The American College of Greece
March - Dialoges in Patna Book Festival (India)
April - Dialoges in Paris Book Festival (France, with International Peace Association in France) & Expo Fair in Netherlands
May - TEDx Aydın University (TR) Talk; (Türkiye, with International Peace Association in Türkiye).
May&June - Madrid Book Fair (Spain)
June - Dialoges in everal bookstores in Milano, Florance, Rome Napoli (Italy)
June - Dialoges in Lizbone (Portugal)
August - Dialoges in Expo Fair in Japan
2026 (planned)
Global rollout of Peace Ambassadors Program; Peace Education modules.
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Activity Reports (Country Highlights) |
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France: Organized by the International Peace Association in France; French edition of the Peace Psychology book financed/sponsored by Peace Ambassador Oytun Aygün. Women Ambassadors active.
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Germany: Organized by the International Peace Association in Germany led by Peace Ambassador (university student) Idil Dizman.
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Italy: Events coordinated by local Peace Ambassadors in Milan, Florence, Rome, Napoli.
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Netherlands: Turkish Peace Ambassadors traveled to Madrid to host dialogues.
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Spain: Turkish Peace Ambassadors traveled to Breda to host dialogues.
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UAE: Sharjah & Dubai engagements with Turkish Peace Ambassadors.
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Japan: Book-fair participation and peace circles led by Japanese and Turkish Peace Ambassadors.
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Türkiye: Organized by the International Peace Association in Türkiye; TEDx Talk; Radio programs
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Greece: Peace dialoges in Bookstores and in The American College.
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Portugal: Peace dialoges in Lizbone with Turkish Peace Ambassadors.
For detailed activity reports please click on the country.
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