In response to escalating global conflicts, the #JanelaBrancaPelaPaz movement has been launched by the United Nations Information Centre for Western Europe and UNICEF Portugal.

Scheduled for September 21, the initiative aims to urge world leaders to prioritize diplomacy in conflict resolution ahead of the UN Assembly in New York.

Participants are encouraged to display a white cloth in their windows, symbolizing peace and a collective call for an end to hostilities.

This act serves as a public declaration of support for peace, fostering community awareness and encouraging collective action.

Currently, over two billion people are affected by conflicts, with nearly 120 million displaced globally due to violence and persecution.

This alarming statistic reveals that one-quarter of the global population is living under war conditions, underscoring the urgency of addressing displacement issues.

The Global Peace Index 2024 highlights the highest number of conflicts since World War II, with 92 out of 195 recognized countries involved in external conflicts.

Public figures, including actress Rita Blanco and writer José Luís Peixoto, are actively participating in the movement to raise awareness and demonstrate solidarity against war.

Peixoto emphasizes the need to break the normalization of conflict in daily life and recognize the profound human impact of war.

António Ferrari, a UN communications advisor, stresses the importance of acknowledging the privilege of living in peace while remembering those affected by war.

Mário Cotrim (ProfJam) reflects on society's desensitization to conflict and advocates for a deeper understanding of the true nature of war versus peace.

Blanco believes that showing unity through this initiative can signal to world leaders that the public is attentive and demands meaningful change regarding ongoing conflicts.