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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Peacebuilders Meet in London to Highlight Human Rights and Community Action
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.
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.
“Peace is not accidental. It is intentional,” she said, describing peace as something shaped through leadership, compassion and a willingness to overcome division.
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 Club London outlined Rotary’s international peace fellowship programme and the work carried out through its Peace Centers.
Human rights education formed another major part of the discussion.
Tracey Coleman, Community Affairs Director of the Church of Scientology London, said that peace and human rights are closely connected.
She highlighted the educational work of Youth for Human Rights International, which Charity 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, linked the initiative to European principles of human dignity and respect for fundamental rights..
The complete story can be read in this report on human rights education and peacebuilding in London.
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