Peace Boat is a Japan-based NGO that travels the world on educational voyages to promote peace, human rights, and sustainability. On 7 October 2026, the ship and its 1600 passengers stopped in Belfast, where Belfast-based MPhil in Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation students were invited on board for a tour. This included an exhibition on the Hibakusha, the survivors of the atomic bomb attacks who campaign against nuclear weapons and won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2024.
Pictured are students and staff with Meri Joyce (front, centre), Peace Boat International Coordinator.