Speeches
- 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...”
- 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: 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: Stephen Harper, Prime Minister (2006-2015), Canada
“International institutions cannot function effectively without the cooperation and leadership of the world’s strongest powers.”
- Written by: H.E. Nataša Mićić, president of Serbia (2002-2004)
"Only as a region can the Balkan states be relevant in international relations. That is why regional cooperation is imperative! But it must be honest and equal."
- Written by: H.E. Alfred Moisiu, former president of Albania
"Do not hesitate to accept us among you, as we are. In this way we will get used to the rules of European democracy faster and better."
- Written by: H.E. Dr. Fatmir Sejdiu, president of the Republic of Kosovo (2006-2010)
"Our countries are in need of developing policies to strengthen the peace, and not policies that may put peace and stability in danger."
- Written by: H.E. Filip Vujanović, president of Montenegro (2003-2018)
"It must be pointed out that the Western Balkans won't have full prosperity without EU membership, nor is the EU complete without the Western Balkans!"
- Written by: Yoshihiro Yamazaki, secretary general, UPF-Turkey
Since the 1960s, UPF's founders have advocated a future vision of the human community based on interdependence, mutual prosperity and universal values.
- Written by: Dr. Hajiba Ayoubi, Moroccan Ministry of Health
The contributions of women to the Culture of Peace are important not only because women represent the majority of the global population but also because women are key drivers of the radical change of mindsets and cultures.