DUBLIN – The White Rose of Peace Walk, an international event dedicated to unity and reconciliation, will return for its fourth edition on Sunday, September 7, 2025. Organizers are inviting people from across the globe to join the initiative by walking in their own communities, carrying a white rose as a symbol of peace.
Event in Dublin’s Phoenix Park
The centrepiece of this year’s event will take place at the Papal Cross in Dublin’s Phoenix Park, beginning at 2 p.m. Attendees will gather for an afternoon of reflection and cultural exchange. The programme includes the release of doves of peace, moments of contemplation and relaxation, as well as conversation, poetry recitals, and music.
Event organizers stress that participation is not limited to Dublin. “Wherever you happen to be on the day, your participation is both valued and welcome,” the announcement states. Supporters are encouraged to choose a safe and convenient walking route, carrying a white rose to highlight the theme: Ireland Will Lead Peace for a Better Humanity.
A Collective Distance for Peace
One of the defining aspects of the White Rose of Peace Walk is its emphasis on global connection. Participants are asked to document their walk—sharing photographs, details of their journey, and the distance travelled with organizers via a designated Facebook group. These individual contributions will be combined into a cumulative total.
The goal is ambitious: walkers worldwide are expected to collectively cover 3,171 kilometres, a distance chosen to reflect the approximate length of Ireland’s coastline. Organizers say the target underscores both Ireland’s symbolic role in the peace initiative and the shared effort required to achieve global harmony.
The Vision Behind the Initiative
The White Rose of Peace Walk was founded and continues to be led by Verona Pentony, an Irish poet, songwriter, and self-described Missionary of Peace. Pentony is the author of the Reflections poetry series and has released her debut single A Song for Forgiveness through her label, Music for World Peace Records.
Her work, both artistic and philanthropic, centres on the themes of healing and reconciliation. As outlined on her GoFundMe page, Pentony’s mission is guided by her personal motto: “Heal your heart through forgiveness. Join hands in Unity. Let’s make World Peace Together.”
She views the walk as both a symbolic gesture and a practical movement, designed to engage communities worldwide in a shared act of solidarity. “As a Missionary for Peace, Verona’s aims, objectives, agenda are outlined through her GoFundMe page,” the announcement notes, pointing to her broader efforts to fund and sustain peace initiatives.
A Global Call to Action
Organizers say the walk is designed to transcend borders, faiths, and political affiliations, instead offering a simple, inclusive gesture: walking together while carrying a white rose. The rose serves as a unifying emblem of purity, reconciliation, and peace.
While the Dublin event will serve as the focal point, Pentony and her team emphasize that the heart of the initiative lies in global participation. Whether through a short walk in a local park, a trek along a coastline, or a group effort in a community space, every kilometre counts toward the shared goal.
Building Momentum for Peace
The White Rose of Peace Walk has steadily grown since its inception, drawing participants from Ireland and abroad. Organizers hope this year’s fourth edition will mark a milestone, demonstrating that collective acts, however modest individually, can achieve significant symbolic impact when taken together.
Supporters are encouraged to not only walk but also to use the event as an opportunity for reflection and dialogue—whether through poetry, conversation, or music—as a way of nurturing connections across cultures and communities.
Looking Ahead
As September approaches, anticipation is building for what organizers hope will be the most impactful walk yet. By aligning a symbolic distance with Ireland’s coastline, the initiative is designed to foster a sense of national pride while engaging participants worldwide in a shared journey.
For Pentony, the event is the culmination of her artistic and humanitarian mission. Through poetry, song, and collective action, she seeks to translate personal healing into global peace. The White Rose of Peace Walk, she believes, represents a chance to show that “world peace” is not an abstract ideal but a series of small, united steps taken together.
