We should all learn from Leymah R. Gbowee's reflection: We shall understand that everything that happens around the world affect us and therefore we should not turn the other way whenever we feel like we don't want to be involved. Understading this lesson would make...
A PLEA FROM PRESIDENT OSCAR ARIAS, NOBEL PEACE LAUREATE
I do believe in the power of reason and the strength of dialogue. In an ideal world, any conflict or difference between countries should be resolved through dialogue and negotiation. The use of military force should always be a last resort. The invasion of...
Militarism in never the answer
Although we all condemn President Putin`s action in entering Ukraine we must now consider what steps can be taken to de-escalate the situation. Although some low level talks have been held we must consider the best options to not stroke or escalate a war in Europe....
Mikhail Gorbachev warned us about the current war
The forecast of the current war by Mikhail Gorbachev in a 2015 interview In an interview with the German weekly newsmagazine Der Spiegel in 2015, the former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev said the crisis in Ukraine could lead to large-scale war in Europe or even a...
The open letter to Presidents Biden and Putin by Mairead Maguire
Dear Mr. Presidents, The world does not need war or threats of war – it needs peace. People of the world are traumatised by a tsunami of pain and suffering. As world leaders you know this to be true. People of the world are afraid and many depressed. They need hope....
Memorandum of Understanding Signed between the CRUI and the Permanent Secretariat
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the The Conference of Italian University Rectors(CRUI) and the Permanent Secretariat of the World Summit of Peace Laureates. This is an important agreement through which Italian universities - already part of...
“I believe more in evolutions than in revolutions”
“I believe more in evolutions than in revolutions”. This is how Ekaterina Zagaldina, President of the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates, sums up the mission of her work in the second edition of Cuore Anáhuac Mayab Internacional: genderINg IR. The magazine was...
Congratulations Malala!
Congratulations Malala! The youngest Nobel Peace Prize Laureate brings her struggle for the right to education and against Islamophobia to the cover of July’s issue of British Vogue Magazine. It is an opportunity to reaffirm female empowerment – Malala has become an...
Leymah R. Gbowee
Leymah R. Gbowee is a strong Liberian woman whose struggles for the safety of women and for women’s rights was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2011. Besides being an activist and a mother of six children, Leymah enjoys writing about topics regarding human rights....
CELEBRATING NOBEL PEACE LAUREATE MIKHAIL GORBACHEV AT 90
2021 marks a momentous milestone for Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev, born on 2 March, 1931, as he turns 90. Former President Gorbachev has lived a life of significance, and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1990, in recognition of “his leading role in the peace...
LAUNCH OF MISIÓN RESISTENCIA PEACE EDUCATION PROJECT
We are delighted to announce the official launch of the Misión Resistencia project - a joint initiative between the Permanent Secretariat of the World Summit of Nobel Peace Prize Laureates, and the Mexican human rights NGO, Jornada de Derechos Humanos. The project...
YOUTH LEADERSHIP DAY
The Permanent Secretariat of the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates, in partnership with the World Academy of Art and Science(WAAS), is delighted to announce an online Youth Leadership Day.
WEBINAR 3: FOOD AND PEACE
Transforming our food systems for a healthier, more sustainable, inclusive, and peaceful future…
SPEECH BY EKATERINA ZAGLADINA ON THE OCCASION OF THE UNIVERSIDAD INTERNACIONAL UNINTER PEACE CONGRESS
In order to build collective peace, one first needs individual peace. This is why we draw from, and are inspired by, the many life-changing stories of the Nobel Peace Laureates, who forged the roads to peace, often in the darkest hours of their path
DEVELOPING SKILLS IN HUMAN RIGHTS AND PEACEBUILDING
The purpose of this partnership is to implement training processes from a multidisciplinary approach that seek to develop skills in students around Human Rights and Peacebuilding.
WEBINAR 2: CAMPAIGNING FOR PEACE & DISARMAMENT
The webinar will highlight key issues for peace and disarmament …
LEADING BY EXAMPLE: ONLINE PEACE EDUCATION
Permanent Secretariat to launch a series of exclusive webinars on peacemaking, in partnership with the Gandhi King Foundation
INSPIRING YOUNG VOICES FOR TRANSFORMATION FOR JUSTICE AND PEACE
RSHM Student Leadership Retreat 2020, in partnership with the Permanent Secretariat of the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates.
