In a world facing armed conflicts, climate crises, and rapid technological change, meditation offers a powerful way to foster peace, unity, and compassion. Observed annually on 21 December, UN World Meditation Day reminds us of the importance of nurturing inner calm to build resilient, inclusive communities.

This year, the UN Office for Partnerships, in collaboration with the Chaka Khan Foundation, will host a special event on Friday, 19 December from 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm at the Goals Lounge, celebrating global well-being and mental health. The program will feature music, guided meditation, and reflections from cultural and spiritual leaders in honor of the transformative power of stillness.

This is an invite-only event; however, it will be live-streamed via UN Web TV. 

Moderator: 
Gayle King, Author and Broadcast Journalist, CBS News 

Speakers: 
Chaka Khan, Award-winning artist, Co-Founder Chaka Khan Foundation
Michael Beckwith, Founder and Spiritual Director of the Agape International Spiritual Center

Sara Auster, Sound Therapist, Meditation Teacher. Author
Annemarie Hou, Executive Director, UN Office for Partnerships
Melissa Flemming, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications