Mahdi Yahya represented Peace of Art International at the SPD Summer Gathering in Dresden, Germany, where he met with Minister Petra Köpping and other stakeholders to discuss peacebuilding, violence prevention, cultural diplomacy, migration, and opportunities for international cooperation between Europe and the Middle East.

During the official opening of MEP Matthias Ecke’s office in Dresden, Germany, Mahdi Yahya represented Peace of Art International and presented a Lebanese olive tree as a symbol of peace and friendship. The meeting highlighted the importance of cultural diplomacy, intercultural dialogue, and strengthening relations between Europe and the Middle East.

Mahdi Yahya represented Peace of Art International at the Anna Lindh Foundation Forum 2025 in Tirana, Albania. During the session “Practices of Dialogue: Nurturing Bottom-Up International Cultural Relations,” he shared the organization’s experience in using arts, culture, and youth engagement to strengthen intercultural dialogue, peacebuilding, and social cohesion across the Euro-Mediterranean region.

On 27 October 2020, Mahdi Yahya facilitated a workshop in Dresden, Germany, focusing on peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and political engagement among young migrants. Organized in partnership with ARBEIT UND LEBEN Sachsen, the event explored how art, culture, and civic participation can contribute to social inclusion, community resilience, and peaceful coexistence.