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21.09.2026 Forty delegates of Justice & Peace Europe gathered in Glasgow to reflect on pathways to nuclear disarmament and a just peace
The Conference of European Justice and Peace Commissions (Justice & Peace Europe) concluded its International Workshop and General Assembly, which took place from 18 to 21 September 2026 in Glasgow. Hosted by Justice & Peace Scotland, the gathering centred on the theme “Nuclear disarmament and pathways towards an unarmed and disarming peace.” Read the Press release here.
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21.09.2026 Security is founded not on the threat of destruction, but on justice, human dignity and the common good
Final Declaration of the International Workshop and General Assembly 2026 of Justice & Peace Europe held in Glasgow from 18 to 21 September 2026. Read the Final Declaration here.
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23.07.2026 Justice & Peace Europe contributes to Global Nobel Laureates Assembly
Justice & Peace Europe, represented through General Secretary, Marek Mišák, participated in the Global Nobel Laureates Assembly on AI and Nuclear Weapons held from 14 to 16 July 2026 in Castel Gandolfo (Vatican). The meeting resulted in the Rome Declaration for an Unarmed and Disarming Peace. Read it here.
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20.05.2026 Justice & Peace Europe co-signs the "Europe be faithful for our Common Home" appeal
Alongside over 100 Christian organisations, Justice & Peace Europe co-signed a call on Europe to lead with courage on climate and energy transition. Read the appeal here.
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07.04.2026 La lutte contre la criminalité organisée au coeur de la rencontre entre le représentant de Justice et Paix Europe dans la Conférence des OING, et le directeur général des droits humains et de l’Etat de droit
La contribution des commissions Justice et Paix d’Europe à la lutte contre la criminalité organisée a été au coeur de la rencontre entre Alfonso Zardi, représentant de Justice et Paix dans la Conférence des organisations internationales non gouvernementales de l’Organisation de Strasbourg, et le directeur général des droits humains et de l’Etat de droit, M. Gianluca Esposito. Lire plus
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02.03.2026 Statement of the Co-Presidency of Justice & Peace Europe on the ongoing spiral of violence in Iran and the Middle East
As Co-Presidents of Justice & Peace Europe, we wish to express our profound concern over the ongoing spiral of violence currently afflicting Iran and the broader Middle East region. Read the full Statement here.
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18.02.2026 Europe and organised crime - Tackling the challenge together
On Ash Wednesday, the Conference of European Justice and Peace Commissions traditionally launches its annual Concerted Action. This year, the joint initiative of the 32 European Justice and Peace Commissions is entitled ‘Europe and organised crime - tackling the challenge together’. Read the full text here.
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15.02.2026 ‘For a Europe Free of Organised Crime’
From 13 to 15 February 2026, the Secretaries General of the European Justice and Peace Commissions gathered in Turin (Italy) for their annual encounter, hosted at Sermig – Arsenal of Peace. The meeting was held under the theme “For a Europe Free of Organised Crime”, and it included exchanges with experts on addressing this multi- and transnational challenge.
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30.01.2026 Justice & Peace Europe holds Prayer and Breakfast on Pope Leo’s Peace Message in Brussels
On Tuesday, 27 January 2026, Justice & Peace Europe held its annual Prayer and Breakfast in Brussels. A key moment of the event was the presentation of Pope Leo XIV’s Message for the 59th World Day of Peace, offered by H.E. Mgr. Bernardito Auza, Apostolic Nuncio to the European Union. Maria Hammershoy, Co-President of Justice & Peace Europe, shared a reflection on the role of faith communities and civil society in promoting peace amid ongoing conflicts. The event was hosted by the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE).
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20.01.2026 Justice, Peace and Human Dignity for Greenland and its People
Statement of the Co-Presidency of Justice & Peace Europe in the context of recent developments concerning Greenland. Read the full Statement here.
