Dear Peace Advocate,
Yesterday, as Australia celebrated Australia Day, our Prime Minister delivered a strong and timely message calling for unity. As reported by 9News, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reminded us that Australia Day should be a moment to reflect on why Australia is the “best country on earth.”
You may view the post here: https://www.instagram.com/p/
For me reflecting on this message of unity on Australia Day 2026,
I would also like to emphasise that in this country we now call home, there is far more that unites us than what divides us. We must continue to celebrate our rich multicultural diversity, unite for good despite our differences, and work together to build lasting peace within our families, groups, communities, and across Australia.
In this spirit, you are warmly invited as a Special Guest to the upcoming 2026 Peace Begins at Home – International Mega Meeting (Australia).
Date: Tuesday, 24 February 2026
Time: 9:30 PM (AEST)
Registration: https://forms.gle/
Recent incidents of public violence in Australia and around the world—including the tragic attack in Bondi in December 2025—alongside growing concerns about youth gang-related violence and serious youth offending globally, highlight the urgent need for collective and coordinated action.
These realities call on all of us to complement government efforts by promoting grassroots peacebuilding, strengthening social cohesion, fostering youth belonging, and advancing family-level prevention through Rotary-led, community-driven programs, hybrid peace events, and collaborative networks.
While policing and security responses remain essential, long-term peace and safety depend on preventive, community-led approaches that build positive identity, inclusion, resilience, and belonging—particularly among young people and families most vulnerable to alienation and peer-driven violence.
Moments like these remind us that peace cannot be taken for granted. They call on us to renew our commitment to peacebuilding, beginning in our homes, families, groups, and communities—where values are shaped and a strong sense of belonging is nurtured.
It is for this reason that I am initiating, launching, hosting, and convening the Peace Begins at Home – International Mega Meeting in Australia , to complement the efforts of government, peace advocates, and peace organisations, and to contribute meaningfully to building a strong culture of peace in Australia.
The International Mega Meeting will feature distinguished global peace, community, and Rotary leaders, including:
• Mark Maloney – Past President, Rotary International
• Steve Killelea – Founder & Executive Chairman, Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP), and Founder of the Rotary–IEP Ambassador Program (Australia)
• Melanie Morrison – Executive Director, Sydney Peace Foundation; human rights and peace advocate, and award-winning journalist (Australia)
With Australia as the first international host country, this meeting is designed to mobilise peace advocates, families, community and faith leaders, multicultural associations, Rotary leaders and members, civil society organisations, and global changemakers from Australia and around the world.
The purpose of this gathering is to reinforce the understanding that sustainable peace is built through daily actions, shared values, and strong relationships—starting at home and within our communities.
Register Now ! Invite One and many others ! Peace leave no one behind because i strongly believe that together and collectively, peace is possible.
Warm regards,
PP. Ozuem Esiri (AmbP)
Host & Convener
The Rotary Mega Meeting
Peace Begins at Home – International Mega Meeting Australia
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