WOMEN FOR PEACE – DONNE PER LA PACE

On the occasion of the United Nations International Day of Peace 2025, Opera for Peace created a breathtaking tribute to exceptional women around the world entitled: Donne per la Pace ~ Women for Peace.
 
We were proud to bring together voices of resilience, creativity, and hope at the beautiful and unique Palazzo Farnese in Rome — celebrating incredible women who transformed suffering into beauty and resistance into art.
 
This unique evening would not have been possible without the generous support of our sponsor BNL BNP Paribas, by our side for the past 5 years, and whose commitment to culture and peace reflects their deep belief in the transformative power of the arts and for a better world.
 
WHY IT MATTERS
 
This is more than an opera, it is a living act of cultural diplomacy.
A tribute to the strength of women, a bridge between history and hope, and a call to action through art.
 
THE FUTURE, SUNG BY WOMEN, BEGINS NOW.
 
Together, we affirmed that culture is not only expression — it is also a path to peace and understanding.
 
A heartfelt thank you to our extraordinary artists, partners, press, all the members of the team, and audience:
 
Serena Malfi – Mezzosoprano – mezzo-soprano
Pumeza Matshikiza – soprano
Forooz Razavi – soprano
Elisa Metus – oboist
Kamal Khan – Artistic & Musical Director & Pianist
Michel El Ghoul – Stage, Art & Production Design Director
Carlos Cippelletti – Project Director
Federico Maselli- Multimedia Content Director
Lina Abdel Wadoud – Event & International Conference Assistant
 
BNL BNP Paribas
Fondazione BNL
Fondation BNP Paribas
Ambassade de France en Italie
Institut français Italia
Eddie Corps Paris
 
A special thanks to Teatro dell’Opera di Roma.
 
 
Photo Credit: Pablo Esparza