United World Week

Every year, from May 1st to 7th, we organize events and activities worldwide to promote dialogue, unity, and peace. Committed people, organizations and institutions gather to live experiences of a united world.

If you believe that a united world is possible, don’t just watch—step in and be part of it.

Embrace Humanity,
Spark Change

Join us in living this motto in 2025! Through global actions, we’re building a more inclusive society where diversity shines in social, environmental, and peace initiatives.

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The world united through sport. Run4Unity is a global relay that carries peace and unity forward. At noon, each zone “passes the baton” to the next, creating a worldwide wave of solidarity.

This event is promoted by Teens for Unity of the Focolare Movement.

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For me, experiencing Run4Unity in the Milan community was much more than just participating in an event: it was a sense of unity among different generations sharing the same dream: building peace in the world. In a time when so many ideas seem lost, seeing with my own eyes that peace can truly take shape — from the organization to the mutual support during and after the event — made me realize that together we can go far. It's an experience that renews hope and makes you feel, deep down, that we truly are one.

United World Week is an opportunity to offer the whole world a true witness of unity! As coordinator of the UWW, I will never forget the joy of connecting with so many local communities that, through their diverse actions, created a beautiful mosaic of fraternity. From New Caledonia to the Philippines, from Japan to India, from Pakistan to Italy, France, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, Burundi, all the way to Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico – this network of fraternity we build together is simply amazing! Each encounter, each action, helped me realize that unity is truly possible – and that it begins when we choose to live for one another, wherever we are.

United World Week is really close to my heart. It’s a powerful, beautiful performance that proves a united world isn't just a dream; it's a reality we all compose, rehearse, and live out, within different countries in the form of events like Run4unity, activities and our experiences every year.

I had the privilege and honour to be a global ambassador for the United World Week 2025. Through my experience this year, I feel that for me, being part of a United World means believing that every person, no matter where they come from, has a story worth hearing and a heart worth understanding. It’s about choosing compassion over judgment, and believing in the power of connection, seeing beyond borders, cultures, and differences to recognize our shared humanity. As an ambassador for the United World Week 2025, I embarked on a journey to build bridges where walls once stood, to listen with empathy, and act with purpose. I carried the hope that small acts of openness and kindness can ripple into something far greater.

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United World Week

Every year, from May 1st to 7th, we organize events and activities worldwide to promote dialogue, unity, and peace. Committed people, organizations and institutions gather to live experiences of a united world.

Embrace Humanity,
Spark Change

Are you ready?

What people are saying about United World Week

Join thousands of others in this global movement!

Bring United World Week to your community!

Have an idea?

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68 Run4Unity
50 countries involved
152 UWW events
During UWW 2025
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United World Week

Every year, from May 1st to 7th, we organize events and activities worldwide to promote dialogue, unity, and peace. Committed people, organizations and institutions gather to live experiences of a united world.

Embrace Humanity, Spark Change

Are you ready?

What people are saying about United World Week

Join thousands of others in this global movement!

Bring United World Week to your community!

Have an idea?

Need inspiration?

Step-by-step

Join an event near you

Explore the map to find a local event happening in your area and get involved.

68 Run4Unity 50 countries involved 152 UWW events During UWW 2025 See you next year!

Embrace Humanity,
Spark Change

68 Run4Unity
50 countries involved
152 UWW events
During UWW 2025
See you next year!