Speeches
- Written by: José Manuel Barroso, Prime Minister (2002-2004), Portugal
“Values like peace, freedom, and above all the dignity of every human being.”
- Written by: Jose De Venecia, Speaker of the House of Representatives (1992-1998, 2001-2008), Philippines
“We, however, refuse to believe that we have lost the will, lost the spirit, lost the ability, to forge ahead, to move forward with a renewed sense of community that will enable all of us together to deal authoritatively with our collective problems.”
- Written by: Dan Burton, Congressman (1983-2013), United States
“Parliamentarians are elected by the people and they represent the hearts of the people of their nations.”
- Written by: Dr. Thomas G. Walsh, Chairman, Universal Peace Federation
“In the era of Covid-19, the entire world is confronted with challenge, disruption, and uncertainty.”
- Written by: Munib A. Younan, Bishop Emeritus, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land
“Dear friends, God does not want us to stay idle and only hope for the end times and create unrealistic eschatological scenarios.”
- Written by: His Eminence Cardinal Kelvin Felix, Roman Catholic Archbishop Emeritus of Castries in the Caribbean
“It reminds us that we are all God’s children, his family, and we have a sacred duty to work together to bring about peace in this world.”
- Written by: Goodluck Jonathan, President (2010-2015), Nigeria
“The lesson therefore that we have learned is to interdepend on one another.”
- Written by: Jimmy Morales, President (2016-2020), Guatemala
“The economy collapsed and people realized the fragility of humanity.”
- Written by: Alfred Moisiu, President (2002-2007), Albania
“We need also to strengthen human solidarity, because the disease does not ask if you are rich or poor, and the consequences suffered are the same for all.”
- Written by: Brigi Rafini, Prime Minister, Republic of Niger
“When it comes to interfaith dialogue and cooperation, I can confirm that there are universal values that all people affirm beyond race, ethnicity, religion or ideology.”
- Written by: Macky Sall, President, Republic of Senegal
“The Covid-19 pandemic ignores borders as well as social, ideological and geopolitical considerations. It brings to light the limits of the most sophisticated health care systems and shows us our common vulnerabilities—men and women, young and old, rich and poor.”
- Written by: Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon, Co-Founder, Universal Peace Federation
“A community of one human family unified through interdependence, mutual prosperity and universally shared values...”