Global Justice, Love and Peace Summit concludes with Peace Charter

Dubai, April 13: The Global Justice, Love and Peace Summit, the world's largest peace conference, concluded today with the declaration of a Peace Charter - `A Love Letter to Humanity' - by12 Nobel Laureates, emphasizing that that true peace can only thrive when guided by fairness, open dialogue, and unwavering dedication to justice, love, and freedom.

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."

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 Summit.

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 2003.

The Pace Charter reinforced that 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 emphasized the need to foster the seven human values of Gratitude, Forgiveness, Love, Humility, Giving, Patience and Truth are the Foundation of Inner Peace." (ANI/WAM)

Reader Comments

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Sarah K.

This summit gives me so much hope for our future! The Peace Charter is exactly what the world needs right now. The emphasis on justice and love as foundations for peace is beautiful ❤️

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Michael T.

While I appreciate the sentiment, I wonder how practical these declarations are. We've seen many peace charters before - what makes this one different? I hope there's a concrete action plan to follow.

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Aisha R.

The inclusion of 12 Nobel laureates from different countries gives this charter real credibility. Sheikh Nahayan's words about wisdom bringing peace really resonated with me. Dubai continues to be a bridge between cultures!

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James L.

"Peace is not merely the absence of conflict but the presence of justice" - powerful words! This should be taught in schools everywhere. The seven human values listed are timeless principles we all need to practice daily.

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Priya M.

So proud to see Kailash Satyarthi representing India among these global peacemakers! His work with children's rights shows how peace begins with protecting the most vulnerable. 👏

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Thomas W.

The UAE's leadership in hosting this summit is commendable. Their model of tolerance and coexistence is exactly what the world needs more of. Hope other nations take note!

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