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Gulf News
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Gulf News
From Dubai to world: Peace summit declares vision for harmony, equality
Dubai: As many as 12 Nobel Laureates promoted unity and compassion through a Peace Charter at the Global Justice, Love, and Peace Summit – one of the the world's largest peace conferences. Titled 'A Love Letter to Humanity', the charter highlighted that true peace can only thrive when guided by fairness, open dialogue, and an unwavering dedication to justice, love, and freedom. Peaceful means 'It will be our wisdom that will bring about and strengthen peace among nations and will promote and ensure respect and human rights for everyone. It will be our wisdom that will allow us to resolve conflicts through peaceful means,' Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Tolerance and Co-existence, in his keynote address. Citing examples of the UAE leadership's wisdom, Sheikh Nahayan noted that it has made the UAE a country of progress, prosperity, and stability. Economic prosperity 'It will be our wisdom that will ensure an economic prosperity that will reach everyone in the future and lead to better living conditions for all regions of the world,' he said, noting: 'Our wisdom that will make our cultural, economic and religious diversity a basis for mutual respect and for enhancing our capacity to bring great change as we act together.' The charter by the Nobel Laureates will be presented to the United Nations, according to Dr Huzaifa Khorakiwala, Chairman of the 'I am Peacekeeper' Movement. Joint Charter The joint charter stated in its preamble: 'Peace is not merely the absence of conflict but the presence of justice, love, and peace, commit to upholding the principles that foster harmony, progress, and human equality for all. We believe that true peace can only thrive when guided by fairness, open dialogue, and unwavering dedication to justice, love, and freedom.' The Nobel Laureates who took the historic peace pledge included human rights activist Abdessattar Ben Moussa, educationist Houcine Abbasi (both from Tunisia), Jose Ramos-Horta, President of East Timor, Indian social activist Kailash Satyarthi, Lech Wałęsa, former President of Poland, Leymah Gbowee from Liberia, and Mohamed Fadhel Mahfoudh, President of the Tunisian Order of Lawyers, among others.
Khaleej Times
14-04-2025
- Politics
- Khaleej Times
'Change the world': Nobel Laureates gather in Dubai, call for peace and climate action
'We did not have weapons nor did we have power. But we had unity, and that was enough,' said Lech Wałęsa, a Nobel Peace Prize winner in 1983 and former president of Poland. He addressed the audience during the Global Justice, Love, and Peace Summit, which concluded on Sunday with the release of A Love Letter to Humanity. Wałęsa, once an electrician at the Gdańsk Shipyard, played a pivotal role in leading a peaceful revolution that reshaped the course of European history. Addressing a global audience, he emphasised that meaningful change doesn't stem from dominance or force—it comes from ordinary people standing together with a shared purpose. He was one of 12 Nobel Peace Prize winners who gathered for the two-day summit at the Dubai Exhibition Centre in Expo City. The event brought together voices from across the globe: freedom fighters, climate scientists, human rights advocates, and youth leaders—all united in their vision for a better future. 'I wasn't a politician. I was just a worker,' Wałęsa recalled. 'In the 1950s, we tried to fight injustice, but we failed. We tried again in the '60s and '70s, still to no avail. We were up against something massive. But eventually, we figured it out. The answer was solidarity. We became one, and we kept quiet about what we were building — until it was too powerful to be torn down.' With a firm voice, he directed his message to the younger generation: 'If you believe in justice and work together with love in your heart, you can change your country. Maybe even change the world.' Wałęsa's message of courage and unity echoed in the words of fellow laureate Kailash Satyarthi, a lifelong advocate against child labour and trafficking. 'When I received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014, I called it a love letter to humanity,' he said. 'To me, compassion is not just a feeling—it's kindness in action.' Satyarthi recounted the harrowing stories of children he rescued from factories, stone quarries, and trafficking networks. 'Some of my colleagues were killed. I was attacked and left with injuries; I still bear the scars. But I'm alive, and I keep going — because these children are our children, and they deserve better.' He reflected on a powerful moment in 1998, when the world united for a cause. 'We led a global march across 103 countries. It lasted six months, and over a million people joined. We walked until the world listened. Today, international laws exist to protect children—but the fight is far from over. There are still millions of kids who are invisible to the world.' The summit also turned its focus to another urgent issue — our planet. Dr Mohan Munasinghe, a Nobel laureate and former vice-chairman of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), addressed the climate crisis with a clear message. 'Human beings are the cause of climate change,' he said. 'And we will also be the ones who suffer the most because of it." 'I want to apologise to the next generation. We are leaving you a world that is damaged, divided, and dangerous. I am sorry we let it come to this.' Still, he offered hope. Dr Munasinghe expressed faith in the youth to lead the way forward—if they learn from the past. 'Don't repeat our mistakes. Don't ignore science,' he urged. He pointed to a practical path ahead: supporting the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, which he called humanity's final opportunity to right its course. 'There is so much inequality. The richest people on Earth consume a hundred times more than the poorest. It's not fair. The more we destroy the planet's resources, the more we will fight over what is left. If we want peace, we must first find peace within ourselves.'
Sharjah 24
13-04-2025
- Politics
- Sharjah 24
Global Peace Summit ends with ‘Love Letter to Humanity' Charter
Sheikh Nahayan highlights wisdom as the foundation of peace Opening the second day of the summit with a keynote address, then Chief Guest, Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Tolerance and Co-existence, said: 'It will be our wisdom that will bring about and strengthen peace among nations and will promote and ensure respect and human rights for everyone. It will be our wisdom that will allow us to resolve conflicts through peaceful means.' Citing examples of the wisdom of the UAE leaders, Sheikh Nahayan said their wisdom has made the UAE a country of progress, prosperity, and stability. 'It will be our wisdom that will ensure an economic prosperity that will reach everyone in the future and lead to better living conditions for all regions of the world,' adding that 'our wisdom that will make our cultural, economic and religious diversity a basis for mutual respect and for enhancing our capacity to bring great change as we act together.' Peace Charter to be presented to the United Nations Later in the day, Nobel laureates reinforced the call for a peaceful and just world through a Peace Charter – 'A Love Letter to Humanity' – which will be presented to the United Nations, said Dr. Huzaifa Khorakiwala, Chairman of the I am Peacekeeper Movement, the organisers of the Summit. Charter calls for justice, equality, and human dignity The joint Peace Charter said in its preamble: 'Peace is not merely the absence of conflict but the presence of justice, love, and peace, commit to upholding the principles that foster harmony, progress, and human equality for all. We believe that true peace can only thrive when guided by fairness, open dialogue, and unwavering dedication to justice, love, and freedom.' Twelve Nobel laureates sign historic peace pledge The 12 Nobel laureates who took the historic peace pledge included: Abdesattar Ben Moussa (Tunisia, 2015) Houcine Abbasi (Tunisia, 2015) Jose Manuel Ramos Horta (East Timor, 1996) Kailash Satyarthi (India, 2014) Lech Walesa (Poland, 1983) Leymah Gbowee (Liberia, 2011) Mohamed Fadhel Mahfoudh (Tunisia, 2015) Prof. Mohan Munasinghe (Sri Lanka, 2007) Nadia Murad (Iraq, 2018) Oscar Arias Sanchez (Costa Rica, 1987) Ouided Bouchamaoui (Tunisia, 2015) Dr. Shirin Ebadi (Iran, 2003) Upholding fundamental human values The Peace Charter reinforced the importance of justice, equality, fairness, open dialogue, knowledge, the right to education and dignity, leadership, compassion, and action. Foundations of inner peace The charter also emphasised the need to foster the seven human values of: Gratitude, Forgiveness, Love, Humility, Giving, Patience, and Truth, describing them as the foundation of inner peace .
Al Etihad
13-04-2025
- Politics
- Al Etihad
Global Justice, Love & Peace Summit concludes with Peace Charter
13 Apr 2025 21:00 DUBAI (WAM) The Global Justice, Love & Peace Summit, the world's largest peace conference, concluded on Sunday with the declaration of a Peace Charter – `A Love Letter to Humanity' – by12 Nobel Laureates, emphasising that that true peace can only thrive when guided by fairness, open dialogue, and unwavering dedication to justice, love, and the second day of the summit with a key note address, then Chief Guest, Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Co-existence, said, 'It will be our wisdom that will bring about and strengthen peace among nations and will promote and ensure respect and human rights for everyone. It will be our wisdom that will allow us to resolve conflicts through peaceful means.'Citing examples of the wisdom of the UAE leaders, Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak said their wisdom has made the UAE a country of progress, prosperity and stability.'It will be our wisdom that will ensure an economic prosperity that will reach everyone in the future and lead to better living conditions for all regions of the world,' adding that 'our wisdom that will make our cultural, economic and religious diversity a basis for mutual respect and for enhancing our capacity to bring great change as we act together.'Later in the day, Nobel laureates reinforced the call for a peaceful and a just world through a Peace Charter – `A Love Letter to Humanity' – which will be presented which will be presented to the United Nations, (UN),' said Dr Huzaifa Khorakiwala, Chairman of the I am Peacekeeper Movement, the organisers of the joint Peace Charter said in its preamble, 'Peace is not merely the absence of conflict but the presence of justice, love, and peace, commit to upholding the principles that foster harmony, progress, and human equality for all. We believe that true peace can only thrive when guided by fairness, open dialogue, and unwavering dedication to justice, love, and freedom.'The 12 Nobel laureates who took the historic peace pledge included, Abdesattar Ben Moussa Lawyer, Tunisia Human Rights Activist Nobel Peace Laureate 2015, Houcine Abbasi Educationist, Tunisia Nobel Peace Laureate 2015, Jose Manuel Ramos Horta, President, East Timor, and Nobel Peace Laureate, 1996, Kailash Satyarthi Social Activist, India Nobel Peace Laureate 2014, Lech Walesa Ex-President and Politician, Trade Union Activist, Poland, and Nobel Peace Laureate 1983, Leymah Gbowee, Liberia, Nobel Peace Laureate 2011, Mohamed Fadhel Mahfoudh, President, Tunisian Order of Lawyers, Tunisia Nobel Peace Laureate 2015, Prof Mohan Munasinghe, Deshmanya, Sri Lanka, Nobel Peace Laureate 2007, Nadia Murad, Social Activist, Iraq, Nobel Peace Laureate 2018, Oscar Arias Sanchez, Ex President of Costa Rica, Nobel Peace Laureate 1987, Ouided Bouchamaoui, Tunisia, Nobel Peace Laureate 2015, and Dr. Shirin Ebadi, Social Activist, Judge, Lawyer, Iran, Nobel Peace Laureate Pace Charter reinforced the importance of holding up the fundamental values of justice and equality, fairness and open dialogue, knowledge, power, right to education and dignity, leadership, compassion, and action. The charter also emphasised the need to foster the seven human values of Gratitude, Forgiveness, Love, Humility, Giving, Patience & Truth as the Foundation of Inner Peace.
