Peace One Day Education Day 2026 : A powerful afternoon featuring Dave Stewart’s Peace One Day Anthem

Peace One Day marked the UN International Day of Education with a fast paced broadcast hosted by founder Jeremy Gilley. The programme brought together educators, campaigners, youth voices, and global leaders, all speaking about the challenges young people face and the role education will play in shaping a more peaceful world.

The event closed with the Peace One Day Anthem by Dave Stewart and Daryl Hall, first premiered last September. The song continues to gather attention for its message of hope, and for the way fans can own a small part of the track through Dave’s SongBits platform.

Here is a short look at the key moments.

Education as a route to peace

The Director General of the International Baccalaureate set the tone at the start, focusing on the importance of understanding other cultures, building empathy, and learning how to take meaningful action. His point was clear. Quality education is one of the strongest tools we have to strengthen peace.

Gabriela Ramos on values and young people

One of the most striking conversations came from Gabriela Ramos. She spoke very directly about the pressure young people face from conflict, misinformation, and technology. She made a strong case for putting values back at the centre of education. Respect, compassion, critical thinking, and emotional resilience came up again and again. Her belief that most people in the world want to do good brought a welcome sense of hope.

Voices from the classroom and the community

Several guests explored education from different angles.
A few highlights include:

• Bikeability CEO Emily Cherry spoke about safety, confidence, and sustainability, explaining how teaching children to travel independently can help create calmer and more respectful streets.
• Maya from Trinidad and Tobago described her work supporting autistic children and their siblings. Her honesty about the gaps in mainstream education made a deep impression.
• Shannon from Exciting Teacher focused on emotional literacy and the need to teach children how to understand what they feel before they can face wider challenges.

These interviews showed how varied and complex education has become, touching everything from inclusion and mental health to climate and community safety.

Technology, opportunity, and lifelong learning

Prometric leaders spoke about the changing nature of work and the skills that matter most. Resilience, collaboration, curiosity, and a willingness to keep learning were at the centre of their message. They also discussed how AI can support both teachers and learners when used well. The feeling across the panel was that technology is becoming a partner rather than something to fear.

Ending the day with the Peace One Day Anthem

The broadcast finished with the Peace One Day Anthem by Dave Stewart and Daryl Hall. The song carries a simple plea that feels more urgent this year than ever. Can we have peace, even for one day. Dave’s work continues to support Peace One Day’s mission, and fans can now get involved through SongBits by owning a tiny share of the track with a donation starting at one dollar.

It was a powerful way to close the programme and a reminder of how closely Dave’s music has always been tied to campaigns for peace and humanity.
Watch the full broadcast below