Moscow will play host to a historic gathering this September, as more than 4,000 leaders, diplomats, and representatives from civil society across 150 countries converge on the Russian capital for the inaugural World Public Assembly (WPA).
Scheduled for 20–21 September 2025, the forum is being held in conjunction with the International Day of Peace and aims to foster global dialogue and cooperation across borders, cultures, and faiths.
Themed “New World of Conscious Unity,” the assembly seeks to underscore values of solidarity and shared responsibility in an era marked by rapid global change. Participants will include an extraordinary mix of individuals, from government officials and scientists to cosmonauts, spiritual leaders, and descendants of historical figures.
Andrey Belyaninov, Secretary General of the World Peoples Assembly, emphasized the forum’s vision, saying, “We believe the New World begins where unity is affirmed, where values are above differences, and cooperation is stronger than rivalry.”
Echoing this sentiment, UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador and WPA Co-Chair Aleksandra Ochirova noted, “Conscious unity cannot be achieved through governmental decrees. Our key task is to support humanitarian modernization and multipolar unity through concrete proposals from participants around the world.”
The two-day program promises a packed agenda, featuring seven panel sessions and more than 40 thematic platforms covering topics such as public diplomacy, humanitarian modernization, shared values, and spiritual unity.
Highlights include the International Media Forum on “Media in the Service of Humanity,” a Youth Forum titled “Generation of Unity,” a Business Forum focusing on corporate social responsibility, and a dedicated forum exploring the lessons of World War II and the responsibility for peace.
Cultural elements will also be featured, including the Congress of the World Organization of Writers and the Eurasian Forum of National Cultures and Equestrian Traditions, themed “Constellation of the First.” Additionally, university presidents from over 40 countries will convene on the sidelines to discuss the critical role of education in global peace-building.
Distinguished guests expected at the assembly include Piao Yangfan, Deputy Secretary General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization; Ilkhom Nematov, Deputy Secretary General of the Commonwealth of Independent States; Sergey Glazyev, State Secretary of the Union State of Russia and Belarus; Rohey Malick Lowe, Mayor of Banjul, The Gambia; Sabena Johannes, President and CEO of Afritrack Angola; Himadrish Suwan, Chair of the Confederation of Young Leaders of India; and Adnan Badran of Jordan. Over 200 journalists from Eurasia, Africa, and Latin America are accredited to cover the event.
The assembly will also present the Public Recognition Award “For Service to Humanity,” highlighting the contributions of individuals dedicated to advancing humanitarian causes.
Organized by the International Union of Non-Governmental Organizations “World Peoples Assembly,” the forum aims to be more than just a conference.
It aspires to serve as a platform where ideas translate into tangible action, and where dialogue, inclusivity, and multipolar cooperation set the tone for a new era of international relations grounded in shared humanitarian values.
