Speeches
- Written by: Ambassador Makarim Wibisono, Presisdent, Geneva Interfaith Intercultural Alliance
During my many years of involvement in political and diplomatic affairs, I was constantly reminded that the economic, social, political problems that we are addressing are the results of much deeper and more internal needs. If those aspects are not understood or dealt with, the solutions that we propose will not reach their desired goal. Conflicts do not end when peace treaties are signed. It is only when each individuals and communities feels safe, appreciated and “at inner peace.”
- Written by: Peter Zoehrer, Secretary General, Forum for Religious Freedom - Europe
As H.E. Ambassador Makarim Wibisono has correctly stated: "The Universal Declaration of Human Rights has largely been drafted by experts of religion." Religion has always played a central role in the protection of human rights and especially in the promotion of human dignity.
- Written by: Dorcas Pimzi
In the Christian churches, when the theme of peace in the world is addressed, the tendency is to deal only with the question of how to apply the work of Christ to the people’s present lives. Although the Bible shows that God’s work extends to the whole of humanity, peace tends to be limited to a few privileged countries on a few continents.
- Written by: Joban Singh
- Written by: Emmanuel Nachef
- Written by: Niraj Pabari
We are gathered here today to promote interreligious dialogue, in order to avoid the scourge of war due to religious conflicts in the years to come, which has in the past brought sorrow to mankind.
- Written by: Omar Mohammed Noury, Sheima Shaban, and Aimen Mokdad
We young Muslim people stand with you today, in order to improve and strengthen the interreligious cooperation in the world and thus walk together toward peace.
- Written by: Johana Ohayon
It is easy to love oneself, to be proud of one’s nation, to support one’s people, sometimes blindly. On the other hand, it is much more challenging to respect an individual with another culture and another story. We should start right now knowing each other, listening to each other.
- Written by: Emmanuel Nachef
- Written by: Willy Fautré, Director, Human Rights Without Frontiers
- Written by: Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCON, Vice President, Federal Republic of Nigeria
Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, Vice President, Federal Republic of Nigeria: Message of Goodwill to the Global Peace Festival-Kenya was delivered by H.E. Dr. Chijoke Wilcox Wigwe, fwe, High Commissioner of Nigeria to Kenya.
- Written by: Dr. Hyun Jin Moon, Co-Chairman, Universal Peace Federation
Dr. Hyun Jin Moon, Co-Chairman, Universal Peace Federation Keynote Address at the Global Peace Festival Nairobi, Kenya, August 31, 2008