Speeches
- Written by: Hon. Ján Figel, European Commission special envoy for the promotion of freedom of religion or belief outside the European Union (2016-2019)
"Peace is the fruit of justice. Justice for all. The modern understanding of justice is based on respect for fundamental human rights."
- Written by: Dr. Massimo Introvigne, managing director, Center for Studies on New Religions (CESNUR)
"It is a slippery slope. Intolerance may seem less severe than persecution, but—as it happens with a small ball rolling down an inclined plane—either we stop the fall at its first stage or it will be too late."
- Written by: Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State (2018-2021), USA
"Nations that have totalitarianism, nations that want to be aggressors around the world, are the very same nations that are aggressive against their own people."
- Written by: Hon. Newt Gingrich, Speaker, House of Representatives (1995-1999), USA
"It is the nature of a totalitarian system that it can have no rivals and therefore must destroy any alternative center of power."
- Written by: Norishige Kondo, director of the FFWPU-Japan Legal Affairs Office
"Since than there were a lot of cases in which people were forced to convert while in detention, and the Church rescued them by submitting a habeas corpus claim to the court."
- Written by: Pastor Paula White-Cain, Senior Pastor, City of Destiny Church, USA
"I say all this because we recognize the importance of strong, solid leadership that is dedicated to protecting religious leaders and freedom and liberties."
- Written by: Thomas McDevitt, Chairman, The Washington Times
"I think it’s a transitional moment, without a doubt. It’s a critical moment for us to unite, face the truth, and move forward courageously."
- Written by: Toru Goto, chair, Japanese Victims’ Association against Religious Kidnapping and Forced Conversion
"Detention is a crime. In no case should detention be condoned."
- Written by: Kim Jae-hyeon, vice president, YSP International
"In fact, I feel like my dream already has come true as I gaze upon this historic scene, where people of different nationalities and skin colors have come together as one for the sole reason of being youth, in order to hold discussions and help one another to achieve our common vision."
- Written by: Masayoshi Kajikuri, chairman, UPF-Japan
“[Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s] achievements as a political leader are well-established, going back to the rebuilding period of postwar Japan. In the modern era, he has greatly enhanced Japan’s standing in the international community, and in doing so, he has left a legacy of goodness and greatness that will never be forgotten.”
- Written by: Hon. Ibrahim Natatou, Minister of National Education, Niger
"We are gathered today to sign the historical protocol between Dr. Yun Young-ho representing UPF and His Excellency Brigi Rafini of Niger"
- Written by: H.E. Boris Tadic, President (2004-2012), Serbia
“From my experience, the best way to achieve peace is to respect the interests of all conflicting parties and come to a mutual understanding.”