London Gathering Marks International Day of Peace with Focus on Human Rights
A group of community leaders, humanitarian workers and peace advocates met at the Church of Scientology London for an event marking the UN International Day of Peace.
Participants explored how respect for human rights, education and cooperation at community level can help strengthen peaceful coexistence.
This year's discussion reflected the United Nations emphasis on investing in peace through action by individuals, organisations and communities.
Lorna Marah, Peace Ambassador, UN Women Advocate and member of the UK Civil Service Women Alliance, told participants that peace requires conscious choices and sustained effort.
Her contribution emphasised that peace does not happen automatically but is developed through responsible choices, compassion and cooperation.
Eleanor Daibowon Moore, founder of Eleanor’s Children Foundation, spoke about the relationship between peace, responsibility and support for vulnerable communities.
Suraiya Kassamally of Rotary Club London outlined Rotary’s international peace fellowship programme and the work carried out through its Peace Centers.
A significant part of the meeting focused on the connection between peace and human rights.
Tracey Coleman, Community Affairs Director of the Church of Scientology London, said that human rights education can provide young people with practical foundations for respect and tolerance.
She highlighted the educational work of Youth for Human Rights International, which presents the 30 articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in accessible materials for young people and educators.
The Church of eu news politics Scientology, founded by L. Ron Hubbard, supports programmes in human rights education alongside other community and humanitarian activities.
Ivan Arjona, representative of the Church of Scientology to the European Union, OSCE, Council of Europe and United Nations, linked the initiative to European principles of human dignity and respect for fundamental rights..
Further details are available in the full London Peace Day report.