--- title: "Peace, Human Security and Dignity Week: The Joy of Being" description: Peace Week at Expo 2025 celebrated diversity, inclusion, and human dignity with talks, performances, and panels by Belgian and international experts. image: https://belexpo.be/hubfs/IMG_0107.jpeg --- English [Skip to content](https://belexpo.be/en/news/peace-human-security-and-dignity-week#main-content) # Peace, Human Security and Dignity Week: The Joy of Being [ Justine Theunissen ](https://belexpo.be/en/news/author/justine-theunissen) ** October 23 2025 From 3 **to 8 August 2025**, the Belgian Pavilion hosted one of its most meaningful and moving programs: **Peace, Human Security and Dignity Week**. Thematic and immersive, the week invited reflection on living with equality, respect, and authenticity, exploring how societies can nurture these values amid global challenges. Under the banner **“The Joy of Being,”** the Pavilion celebrated diversity, inclusion, and self-expression through a vibrant cultural program. Daily performances by **Red Sebastian, le talu, and Alice on the Roof** captivated audiences, combining artistry, resilience, and pride to embody freedom and human dignity. **Conference Program & Thought Leadership** In parallel, a rich series of panels and talks brought together voices from Belgium, Japan, and beyond: thinkers, scientists, artists, and activists who explored topics from gender equality and AI ethics to women in STEM and queer representation. **Highlights included:** - **Gender Neutral Fashion Show:** Expo 2025 uniforms reimagined through the lens of identity and self-expression, celebrating creativity and inclusion. - **Panels:** Covering **Breaking the Glass Ceiling**, **Gender, Dignity & Social Inclusion**, and **Women in Astronomy**, fostering dialogue on equity and empowerment. - **Talks by key speakers:** ** Hideko Nishioka, Geertrui Mieke De Ketelaere, ****Dalilla Hermans, Ish Ait-Hamou and Yaël Nazé**. - **Performance of *Walking Home*** by **Jaouad Alloul**, sharing a deeply personal queer narrative that resonated with visitors and emphasized authenticity and pride. **Impact & Significance** Peace, Human Security and Dignity Week successfully combined art, dialogue, and lived experiences to deliver a powerful message: every human being deserves the freedom to exist fully, boldly, and proudly. 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