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CALL FOR PAPERS

The Global Press Peace Summit 2026 invites researchers, journalists, media professionals, academics, humanitarian practitioners, policymakers, legal experts, peacebuilders, civil society organizations, and technology innovators from around the world to submit original papers, case studies, policy briefs, and research presentations.

The Summit will serve as a global platform for evidence-based dialogue on journalist protection, humanitarian response, press freedom, digital safety, and peaceful conflict resolution. Accepted papers will contribute to high-level discussions and inform the development of the Nairobi Declaration on Peaceful Resolution of Conflicts, a landmark international policy and advocacy document.

We welcome interdisciplinary contributions that provide practical recommendations, innovative solutions, research findings, and lessons learned from local, regional, and global contexts.

Conference Tracks

Authors are invited to submit papers under one or more of the following thematic areas:

1. Protecting Journalists in Conflict and Crisis Environments
  • Safety and security of journalists 
  • Attacks on media professionals
  • Risk assessment and hostile environment preparedness
  • Protection of freelance journalists
  • Safety of women journalists
2. Press Freedom, Democracy and Human Rights
  • Media independence
  • Legal protections for journalists
  • Ending impunity for crimes against journalists
  • Media regulation and accountability
  • Freedom of expression
3. Humanitarian Protection and Emergency Response
  • Protection of humanitarian workers
  • Humanitarian access and safe corridors
  • Emergency response systems
  • Civilian protection during armed conflict
  • Coordination between media and humanitarian organizations
  • 4. Peace Journalism and Conflict-Sensitive Reporting
  • Journalism for peacebuilding
  • Ethical reporting in conflict situations
  • Countering hate speech
  • Building social cohesion through media
  • Community-based peace communication
  • 5. Digital Security, Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies
  • Cybersecurity for journalists
  • Artificial Intelligence and media safety
  • Digital surveillance
  • Misinformation and disinformation
  • Secure communications technologies
  • 6. Mental Health, Trauma and Resilience
  • Trauma-informed journalism
  • Psychological well-being
  • Peer support systems
  • Occupational resilience
  • Recovery after conflict reporting
  • 7. International Humanitarian Law and Accountability
  • Protection under international law
  • Accountability mechanisms
  • Documentation of attacks
  • Evidence preservation
  • International justice
  • 8. Innovation, Partnerships and Sustainable Solutions
  • Safety technologies
  • Public-private partnerships
  • Capacity building
  • Media development
  • Sustainable financing for journalist protection initiatives
  • Submission Guidelines

    Submitted abstracts will be evaluated by the Scientific Committee. 

    All submissions should report original and previously unpublished research results no matter the type of research paper you are presenting. Manuscripts should meet the format set by the Conference committee and are subject to review.

    Authors may submit:

  • Research Papers
  • Policy Papers
  • Case Studies
  • Field Experience Reports
  • Best Practice Papers
  • Technical Papers
  • Innovative Solution Papers
  • Abstract Requirements

  • Maximum 300 words
  • Clearly state the objective, methodology, key findings, and recommendations.
  • Include 3–5 keywords.
  • Full Paper Requirements

  • 3,000–6,000 words
  • Original and unpublished work
  • Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx)
  • APA (7th Edition) referencing style
  • English language

  • Important Dates 

    Call for Papers Opens: 1 June 2026

    Abstract Submission Deadline: 31 July 2026

    Notification of Acceptance: 14 August 2026

    Full Paper Submission Deadline: 31 July 2026

    Registration Deadline: 25 September 2026

    Conference Dates: (26–28 October 2026)


    Revew process

  • All submissions will undergo a peer review by the Summit Scientific and Programme Committee. Papers will be evaluated based on:

    • Relevance to the Summit theme
    • Originality and innovation
    • Research quality
    • Practical impact
    • Policy relevance
    • Contribution to journalist safety, humanitarian protection, and peacebuilding

  • Presentation Formats

  • Accepted authors may be invited to present through:

    • Oral Presentations
    • Parallel Technical Sessions
    • Policy Forums
    • Case Study Sessions
    • Research Poster Presentations
    • Roundtable Discussions

  • Publication Opportunities

  • Selected papers may be:

    • Published in the Global Press Peace Summit Conference Proceedings
    • Featured in the Global Baseline Survey Report
    • Referenced in the Nairobi Declaration on Peaceful Resolution of Conflicts
    • Recommended for publication in partner journals and edited volumes, subject to editorial review

  • Awards and Recognition

  • Outstanding submissions will be recognized through awards including:

    • Best Research Paper
    • Best Policy Paper
    • Best Young Researcher
    • Best Journalism Case Study
    • Innovation in Media Safety Award
    • Humanitarian Impact Research Award

    Certificates of Presentation and Certificates of Excellence will be presented during the Summit Closing Ceremony.


  • Submission Process

    Please submit your abstract or paper together with a short biography (maximum 150 words) through:

    Submit your Paper Online
  • CONTACT US:

  • Email: mediaaction@infonile.africa

    Alternative Email: projects@infonile.africa

    Subject Line: Global Press Peace Summit 2026 – Paper Submission

    For enquiries:

    Global Press Peace Summit Secretariat

    Telephone: +254 715 666 601

    Website: https://presssummit.infonile.africa