The gathering demonstrated how humanitarian action, human rights education and community engagement can complement one another in strengthening peaceful coexistence.
The gathering demonstrated how humanitarian action, human rights education and community engagement can complement one another in strengthening peaceful coexistence.
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London Round Table Brings Community Leaders Together for International Day of Peace
Peace advocates and representatives of community initiatives came together at the Church of Scientology London for a round-table discussion held in connection with the United Nations International Day of Peace.
Discussions centred on practical peacebuilding, particularly the contribution of human rights education, community responsibility and cooperation across different backgrounds.
The gathering reflected the 2026 UN theme, “Invest in Peace – For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day.”
Lorna Marah, a Peace Ambassador and United Nations Women Advocate, told participants that peace requires conscious choices and sustained effort.
Marah stressed that peace is built deliberately through choices, leadership and compassion, describing every person as having a role in designing more peaceful communities.
Eleanor Daibowon Moore, founder of Eleanor’s Children Foundation, highlighted how community support and sustainable opportunities for vulnerable people can contribute to stability and dignity.
Suraiya Kassamally of Rotary news eu commission Club London also presented the work of Rotary Peace Centers and their international fellowship programme.
Human rights education formed another major part of the discussion.
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.
Human rights education is among the social initiatives supported by the Church of Scientology and inspired by the humanitarian objectives expressed by its founder, L. Ron Hubbard.
Ivan Arjona, representative of the Church of Scientology to the European Union, OSCE, Council of Europe and United Nations, highlighted the importance of applying respect, dialogue and human rights in schools, neighbourhoods and institutions across Europe.
The complete story can be read in this report on human rights education and peacebuilding in London.
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