The link between poetry and peace is hard to ignore. And it is with this spirit that the World Poetry Movement was launched in 2011 by 37 directors of international poetry festivals. In solidarity with the movement, 523 poetry readings have been ratified in 115 nations including India, to stand against all discrimination.

The Mumbai chapter, curated by Bina Sarkar Ellias, will take place this Friday and will feature city-based poets including Rochelle Potkar, Mustansir Dalvi, Ashwani Kumar and Jane Bhandari.