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Good news about Peace
Positive stories about Peace, gathered from the newsrooms Rally reads. Every headline links back to the publisher who reported it.
18 stories.
Message of peace: On the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
The Nobel Committee has redeemed itself by awarding Navi Pillay
The Hindu
South African lawyer Navi Pillay awarded 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
The Nobel Peace Prize honors Navi Pillay’s work to advance international law and support victims of violence. Her efforts bring hope to those affected by conflict, reinforcing the power of justice and peacebuilding. This recognition highlights the impact of her dedication to human rights and global stability.
El País (English)
PALESTINIAN REFORM ADVOCATE SAMER SINIJLAWI TELLS THE NEWS FORUM: ‘88% of eligible Palestinian voters have already preregistered for the November 28th election — the first election since 2005’
A surge in Palestinian voter preregistration signals strong public engagement ahead of the first election in 18 years. Reform advocate Samer Sinijlawi calls for democratic leadership and peaceful coexistence, offering hope for political renewal. This momentum could pave the way for a more inclusive and representative Palestinian state.
Financial Post
Assisi marks 800 years since St Francis's death and remains a symbol of peace and dialogue
Assisi is celebrating the 800th anniversary of St. Francis’s death with festivities and a new national holiday. The event honors his legacy of peace and dialogue, including his historic meeting with the sultan of Egypt. His teachings continue to inspire, making this a meaningful moment of reflection and unity.
Euronews
Pope Leo leans into statesman role, urging peace in an era of renewed war
Pope Leo highlighted the European Union’s efforts to foster unity by dismantling divisions, calling for peace in a time of conflict. His message of cooperation offers hope for reconciliation and stability. This leadership could inspire broader efforts toward global harmony.
The Washington Post
Thousands march for climate across France: 'I wish there were more of us, after the summer we've just had'
Across France, 120,000 people joined 260 demonstrations calling for climate action, peace, and social justice. The marches show growing public demand for change, despite recent challenges. Organizers hope the movement will keep building momentum.
Le Monde
Azerbaijan marks its Remembrance Day looking forward to a future of peace
Azerbaijan honors its fallen soldiers on Remembrance Day while embracing a future of peace after decades of conflict. The historic peace with Armenia brings hope for recovery and new opportunities, marking a positive shift for the region. This progress offers a chance to move forward together.
Euronews
MOSOP hails Ribadu’s Ogoni peace model, seeks replication nationwide
The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has praised the conflict-resolution strategy utilized by National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu in addressing the Ogoni oil conflict. This commendation highlights a constructive approach to dialogue that aims to foster peace, potentially benefiting the Ogoni community and beyond if adopted nationwide.
Premium Times
Autonomous Muslim Region in Philippines Holds First Election to Cement Peace
Voters in a predominantly Muslim autonomous region of the Philippines began casting ballots in the area’s first-ever parliamentary election, more than a decade after a peace deal with separatists ended four decades of conflict.
Bloomberg
Doris Salcedo, the artist who melted the FARC’s weapons: ‘Goya strips war of its heroic character’
Colombian artist Doris Salcedo’s exhibit, *The Disasters of War*, transforms weapons from the peace deal into art, turning violence into reflection. The show at Fragmentos, a space built from surrendered arms, helps communities heal by stripping war of its glorification. This creative act of reconciliation offers hope for lasting peace.
El País (English)
Central African Republic: Muslims return as Sibut rebuilds
After years of displacement, Muslims are returning to Sibut as the town’s central mosque is rebuilt. Christian neighbors are working alongside them to restore trust and revive a community known for its peaceful coexistence. The return of the call to prayer signals hope for a brighter future.
Africanews
Rushdi Abualouf: If Hamas disarmament plan holds, it could mark first credible step to ending Gaza war
Hamas has agreed to a plan for complete disarmament in Gaza, a historic shift that could remove a major hurdle to peace. If successful, this step could advance the Trump-backed peace initiative, offering hope for an end to the conflict. The move marks a rare moment of progress in the long-standing struggle.
BBC News
DR Congo says militia linked to Rwanda's genocide agree to surrender
A militia group in eastern Congo, tied to Rwanda’s 1994 genocide, has agreed to disarm and demobilize. This step supports a U.S.-brokered peace deal between Congo and Rwanda, easing tensions and bringing hope for stability in the region.
Africanews
Japanese monk asks Buddhists to visit Taxila for peace prayers
A Japanese Buddhist monk has called on fellow monks and followers to gather at Pakistan’s Dharmarajika Stupa for peace prayers, drawing on the teachings that once spread from this historic site. The appeal highlights the potential for shared spiritual practice to foster global harmony, offering a hopeful vision of unity across borders.
Dawn
Clerics from different sects offer joint prayers
Clerics from Pakistan’s four main Islamic sects prayed together at a historically hardline seminary, a step toward reducing sectarian tensions. The joint gathering shows a commitment to unity and could help ease long-standing divisions. It’s a hopeful sign of progress in fostering religious harmony.
Dawn
Rubio hails Lebanon for peace efforts after meeting president
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised Lebanon’s efforts to restore sovereignty and disarm Hezbollah, calling it a step toward peace. This progress could bring stability to the region and its people. It’s a hopeful sign of cooperation and conflict resolution.
Le Monde
Bilawal urges all sides to engage in talks for Balochistan peace
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has called for dialogue to address Balochistan’s political challenges, emphasizing engagement with all parties. This push for meaningful talks could help build trust and pave the way for lasting peace in the region. It’s a hopeful step toward resolving long-standing tensions through cooperation.
Dawn
Rome declaration for an ‘unarmed and disarming peace’ signed by Nobel laureates, experts
The Global Nobel Laureates Assembly on Artificial Intelligence and Nuclear War culminates in the drafting and signing of the Rome Declaration for an Unarmed and Disarming Peace
Rappler
