Shimon Peres monument erected in Belarus to mark 100th birthday The ceremony was the first of a series of events planned in conjunction with the Peres Center over the next year. Aug. 3, 2023
Always the optimist: Netflix film on Shimon Peres spotlights political, emotional resilience “People said that I’m a dreamer,” said the Israeli statesman, who lived to 93. “It’s true. But ask me this: What’s wrong? Who said people who don’t dream are right?” Carin M. Smilk July 12, 2022
Where innovation and peace-building meet Through innovation and creativity, we can heal the wounds and divisions of Israeli society. Yarden Leal May 19, 2022
EU roundtable focuses on desertification, food security across Middle East Efrat Duvdevani, director-general of the Peres Center for Peace and Innovation, said “our role is threefold: to raise awareness, especially among youth; to join hands with regional and international partners; and to encourage innovation and startups to tackle these challenges.” Nov. 18, 2021
Chelsea FC to expand sports leadership program for Arab, Jewish children in Israel The Playing Fair, Leading Peace program engages university students in a soccer-based, anti-discrimination and leadership training program. July 13, 2021
Toy Movement and Peres Center distribute gifts to Arab and Jewish kids in Jaffa The children, whose neighborhoods were recently the scene of intercommunal tension and violence, each received a toy from Spin Master’s “Paw Patrol” range. June 8, 2021
Keter, Peres Center unveil co-existence-themed exhibition of artists worldwide It includes works by well-known artists, including Noa Fein and Keren Farago, who collaborated with Iranian artist Ashkan Roayaee. March 24, 2021
In preparation for embassy opening, UAE delegation visits Peres center “I believe that [Shimon Peres] would have viewed it as the practical realization of his vision for a new Middle East,” said Efrat Duvdevani. Feb. 18, 2021
Bloomberg foundation starts program to accelerate civic innovation in Israel The aim is to increase the number of cities using a tested approach to civic innovation while providing city leaders with reliable ways to adapt and implement solutions that improve the lives of residents. Sept. 4, 2019