International Day of Living Together in Peace observed on May 16 with theme Building Trust through Dialogue, Inclusion, and Solidarity

Exam-focused facts from the 18 May 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The International Day of Living Together in Peace is observed every year on May 16.
The theme for the 2026 observance is Building Trust through Dialogue, Inclusion, and Solidarity.
The Global Peace Foundation (GPF) Nigeria partnered with Bethel Candle of Hope for the Vulnerable (BCHV) to form the Hayin Banki Peace and Reconciliation Committee in 2024.
The Hayin Banki Peace and Reconciliation Committee is located in Kaduna, Nigeria.
The GPF operates the Baltimore Cross-Community Reconciliation Project (BCCRP) in Baltimore, USA, to bridge divisions shaped by race, history, and economic inequality.