Youth Program
“Leading by Example” is the official youth education program for university students and young professionals from around the world. By attracting students and young professionals from diverse academic and professional backgrounds, its goal is to inspire and educate future peacebuilders.
At the center of the program is the idea that peace can be achieved through education, culture and the exchange of experiences. Since its founding in 2012, the program has attracted bright students pursuing studies in the fields of politics, social business, ecology, arts and sciences, education, medicine and law, among other academic areas.
Throughout the year, all students participate in educational activities and workshops focused on human rights, non-violence, peacebuilding, sustainability, and social activism.
The workshops are led by Nobel Peace Laureates, academics, nonprofit leaders, and, in some cases, other young delegates. A central element of the workshop initiative’s mission is to provide opportunities for young people to engage in dialogue.
During the Summits, after the morning plenary sessions, students participate in educational activities, such as workshops and debates, which serve as an opportunity for young people to engage in dialogue with Nobel Peace Laureates, academics, business leaders, and fellow students.
This year, the “Leading by Example” program will place special emphasis on a culture of peace and the role of youth as a bridge. More than 1,200 students from Mexico and around the world are expected to participate.
Nobel Being Book
“Being Nobel – Nobel Peace Laureates and the Courageous Pursuit of Peace” is the educational book of the Global Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates.
The book serves as a “Nobelpedia” and is often used as an academic resource for students studying international affairs and human rights, both in secondary schools and universities.
First published in 2012 and written by Livia Malcangio, Director of Institutional Relations and Protocol, the book Being Nobel tells the challenging stories of recent Nobel Peace Laureates through inspiring biographies and high-profile interviews.
“Being Nobel” is distributed digitally to all participating students prior to their arrival at the Summit, and hard copies are delivered at the Summit. The primary intention is to help students prepare for high-level interactions with Nobel Peace Laureates in workshops and interviews included in the “Leading by Example” curriculum.
