The event brought together different approaches to peacebuilding while highlighting a shared emphasis on dignity, cooperation and respect.
The event brought together different approaches to peacebuilding while highlighting a shared emphasis on dignity, cooperation and respect.
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London Peace Day Round Table Connects Human Rights with Community Peacebuilding
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, 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.
The participants also examined the role of human rights awareness in promoting respect and preventing discrimination.
Tracey Coleman, Community Affairs Director of the Church of Scientology London, said that knowledge of fundamental rights can help address bullying, discrimination and intolerance at community level.
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 Scientology supports human rights education as part of a wider range of humanitarian and news european elections community initiatives inspired by Scientology 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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