World Peoples Assembly Announces Launch of the VI International Competition “Leader of Public Diplomacy”
The launch of the VI International Competition “Leader of Public Diplomacy” was officially announced on November 11, 2026 in Amman (Jordan) within the framework of the First World Public Summit: Arab World. This significant initiative of the World Peoples Assembly brings together people who, through their work, projects and active stance, strengthen trust and mutual understanding between peoples, develop humanitarian cooperation and create new opportunities for international dialogue.
Over the years of its existence, the competition has become an important international platform for identifying and supporting public opinion leaders, presenting best practices of public diplomacy and developing humanitarian ties between countries. Every year it discovers new names, unites like-minded people and clearly demonstrates that public diplomacy plays an important role in shaping a space of trust, mutual respect and fruitful cooperation.
The project is now reaching a qualitatively new level: the geography of participants is expanding, the number of national stages is increasing, and a growing international community of public leaders is consolidating around the initiative.
Applications will be accepted from November 11, 2026 to January 20, 2027.
The VI International Competition is held in 17 nominations covering key areas of humanitarian interaction. In 2026, the nominations received updated names that reflect not only their thematic focus, but also their deeper meaning, values and real contribution to strengthening international ties:
“Art Unites” - cultural diplomacy;
“Traditions Uniting Peoples” - ethno-diplomacy;
“Knowledge That Unites” - educational diplomacy;
“Trust Confirmed by Deeds” - business diplomacy;
“Discoveries for the Future” - science diplomacy;
“Discovering the World - Bringing People Closer” - tourism diplomacy;
“Sport Unites Peoples” - sports diplomacy;
“Children - Ambassadors of Peace” - children’s diplomacy;
“Generation of Unity” - youth diplomacy;
“Memory for the Future” - historical memory;
“Good Without Borders” - volunteering and charity;
“Creators of Peace” - peacemaking;
“Media Building Trust” - media diplomacy;
“Recipes of Friendship” - gastronomic diplomacy;
“We Have One Earth” - environmental diplomacy;
“Wisdom of Consent” - spiritual diplomacy;
“Harmony of Health and Cooperation” - health diplomacy.
Each nomination represents a separate area of creative activity that helps people find common ground, overcome barriers and build strong ties based on respect and shared values.
The VI International Competition “Leader of Public Diplomacy” is a unique opportunity to showcase one’s initiatives, present successful practices, find like-minded people and become part of a global community of people for whom public diplomacy is not just a concept, but real activity and personal responsibility for the future of humanity.
The World Peoples Assembly invites public figures, representatives of non-profit organizations, the expert and professional communities, volunteers and young leaders to join the competition:
- Together we are creating a space of trust, dialogue and cooperation without borders!
Additional information is available on the official website of the World Peoples Assembly, on its VKontakte and Telegram accounts, and at media@world-assembly.org.
Photographer - Mikhail Denisov.