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The Guardian
01-06-2025
- General
- The Guardian
PSG fans, wild horses and a march for Ukraine: photos of the weekend
Paris Saint-Germain fans let off flares as they celebrate their team's 5-0 victory over Inter Milan in the Uefa Champions League final Photograph: Lou Benoist/AFP/Getty Images People take part in a race on the Bistrica river during the Bunar festival Photograph: Armend Nimani/AFP/Getty Images Wild horses are corralled to be branded during the traditional Rapa das Bestas festival Photograph: Kiko Delgado/EPA A man stands at the peak of Jabal al-Nour mountain after visiting the Hira cave, one of the stages of the annual Hajj pilgrimage Photograph: Anadolu/Getty Images Migrants wait for a dinghy to cross the English Channel Photograph:People take part in the Senegambia cross-border friendship festival, showcasing the cultural similarities and differences between the neighbouring countries Photograph: Jérôme Favre/EPA Pope Leo XIV arrives to celebrate mass in St Peter's Square Photograph: Andrew Medichini/AP The artist Cedano works on a sand portrait of John Lennon Photograph: Juan Herrero/EPA People take part in a march to demand Russia return Ukrainian children to their home country Photograph: Jordan Pettitt/PA An Israeli missile explodes as it hits a building Photograph: Jehad Alshrafi/AP The former Polish president and Nobel peace prize laureate Lech Wałęsa casts his vote in the country's presidential election Photograph: Adam Warżawa/EPA A quad-bike rider performs at the Day of Moscow sports festival Photograph: Maxim Shipenkov/EPA People take part in the city's 2025 Pride parade Photograph: Narong Sangnak/EPA People observe the site of a huge landslide that destroyed the village of Blatten Photograph: Fabrice Coffrini/AFP/Getty Images
Khaleej Times
18-04-2025
- Politics
- Khaleej Times
World leaders, nobel laureates, and peace advocates unite in UAE for Global Justice, Love & Peace Summit
In a historic moment that brought together the world's most inspiring changemakers, the Global Justice, Love & Peace Summit took center stage at Expo City, UAE, on April 12 and 13, 2025. With the powerful theme 'One Planet, One Voice: Global Justice, Love and Peace,' the summit witnessed an extraordinary gathering of 12 Nobel Peace Prize laureates, international diplomats, human rights defenders, and peace advocates from across the globe. This year's summit was more than a series of speeches — it was a call to action, a platform for voices demanding justice, equality, and peace in a rapidly changing world. From war-torn regions to global classrooms, the summit's message resonated loud and clear: unity and justice are essential tools for building a better tomorrow. Among the distinguished Nobel Laureates in attendance were Lech Wałęsa (Poland), Kailash Satyarthi (India), Nadia Murad (Iraq), Shirin Ebadi (Iran), Leymah Gbowee (Liberia), Ouided Bouchamaoui, Prof. Mohan Munasinghe (Sri Lanka), Housine Abbasi, and Mohamed Fadhel Mahfoudh (Tunisia). Each brought powerful stories of courage, struggle, and transformation, united by a shared mission to foster a world grounded in peace, dialogue, and fairness. A key highlight of the summit was the launch of the Peace Charter: Love Letter to Humanity — a landmark document that encapsulates core values such as equality, education, freedom, and the power of togetherness. The Charter was passionately endorsed by all delegates, envisioned as a guiding light not just for governments, but for individuals and communities worldwide. The UAE, a nation recognised for its commitment to tolerance and unity, proudly hosted this global milestone. Dubai's Expo City transformed into a beacon of hope, where cultures and nations came together not as separate entities, but as one global family advocating for peace. The summit was honored by the presence of esteemed personalities including Dr Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, UAE Parliamentarian and Chair of the Federal National Council's Defense, Interior & Foreign Affairs Committee, who shared insights on the UAE's diplomatic vision for a peaceful world. Bringing deep intellect and heart to the event, Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, former president of Mauritius, moderated insightful sessions. From India, a strong delegation made a meaningful impact: Chandra Kumar Bose (Socio-political activist and Convenor), Dr Vishwanath Karad (Founder, MIT World Peace University), and Dr Ahmed Haque, a renowned peace activist and delegate, all lent powerful voices to the cause of global harmony and justice.
Khaleej Times
14-04-2025
- Politics
- Khaleej Times
'Change the world': Nobel Laureates gather in Dubai, call for peace and climate action
'We did not have weapons nor did we have power. But we had unity, and that was enough,' said Lech Wałęsa, a Nobel Peace Prize winner in 1983 and former president of Poland. He addressed the audience during the Global Justice, Love, and Peace Summit, which concluded on Sunday with the release of A Love Letter to Humanity. Wałęsa, once an electrician at the Gdańsk Shipyard, played a pivotal role in leading a peaceful revolution that reshaped the course of European history. Addressing a global audience, he emphasised that meaningful change doesn't stem from dominance or force—it comes from ordinary people standing together with a shared purpose. He was one of 12 Nobel Peace Prize winners who gathered for the two-day summit at the Dubai Exhibition Centre in Expo City. The event brought together voices from across the globe: freedom fighters, climate scientists, human rights advocates, and youth leaders—all united in their vision for a better future. 'I wasn't a politician. I was just a worker,' Wałęsa recalled. 'In the 1950s, we tried to fight injustice, but we failed. We tried again in the '60s and '70s, still to no avail. We were up against something massive. But eventually, we figured it out. The answer was solidarity. We became one, and we kept quiet about what we were building — until it was too powerful to be torn down.' With a firm voice, he directed his message to the younger generation: 'If you believe in justice and work together with love in your heart, you can change your country. Maybe even change the world.' Wałęsa's message of courage and unity echoed in the words of fellow laureate Kailash Satyarthi, a lifelong advocate against child labour and trafficking. 'When I received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014, I called it a love letter to humanity,' he said. 'To me, compassion is not just a feeling—it's kindness in action.' Satyarthi recounted the harrowing stories of children he rescued from factories, stone quarries, and trafficking networks. 'Some of my colleagues were killed. I was attacked and left with injuries; I still bear the scars. But I'm alive, and I keep going — because these children are our children, and they deserve better.' He reflected on a powerful moment in 1998, when the world united for a cause. 'We led a global march across 103 countries. It lasted six months, and over a million people joined. We walked until the world listened. Today, international laws exist to protect children—but the fight is far from over. There are still millions of kids who are invisible to the world.' The summit also turned its focus to another urgent issue — our planet. Dr Mohan Munasinghe, a Nobel laureate and former vice-chairman of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), addressed the climate crisis with a clear message. 'Human beings are the cause of climate change,' he said. 'And we will also be the ones who suffer the most because of it." 'I want to apologise to the next generation. We are leaving you a world that is damaged, divided, and dangerous. I am sorry we let it come to this.' Still, he offered hope. Dr Munasinghe expressed faith in the youth to lead the way forward—if they learn from the past. 'Don't repeat our mistakes. Don't ignore science,' he urged. He pointed to a practical path ahead: supporting the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, which he called humanity's final opportunity to right its course. 'There is so much inequality. The richest people on Earth consume a hundred times more than the poorest. It's not fair. The more we destroy the planet's resources, the more we will fight over what is left. If we want peace, we must first find peace within ourselves.'
Hi Dubai
14-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hi Dubai
Dubai Gears Up for Historic Event Featuring 12 Nobel Peace Prize Laureates
The Global Justice, Love & Peace Summit—the world's largest peace summit—officially opened today at Expo City Dubai, bringing together an extraordinary coalition of 12 Nobel Peace Prize laureates, world leaders, royals, business icons, and spiritual thinkers. The two-day event aims to reshape global discourse on peace, justice, and human dignity. Under the theme 'One Planet, One Voice,' the summit will culminate in an unprecedented session featuring all 12 Nobel laureates on a single stage. Together, they will explore a potential new world order rooted in non-violence, universal justice, and shared human values. 'There is a need for a new world order founded on peace, justice, and universally accepted values,' said Lech Wałęsa, former President of Poland and Nobel Peace Prize recipient. He called for reforming global governance, potentially evolving the current UN framework. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE's Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, will deliver the keynote address on the second day. The summit opened with remarks by Dr Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, a key UAE parliamentarian, who stressed the urgency of transitioning from global conflict to collaboration and fairness. Dr Huzaifa Khorakiwala, Chairman of the I Am Peacekeeper Movement, described the event as a 'paradigm shift' toward a more just and peaceful world. Nobel laureate Abdessattar Ben Moussa emphasized investing in education and dialogue to promote sustainable peace, while former Mauritius President Ameenah Gurib-Fakim urged a return to values that place the planet and people over profit. The summit will conclude with the signing of a 'Peace Charter: Love Letter to Humanity' —a visionary manifesto promoting justice, cooperation, freedom, and shared responsibility as cornerstones of a sustainable, peaceful future. News Source: Emirates News Agency
ARN News Center
12-04-2025
- Entertainment
- ARN News Center
Dubai hosts world's largest peace summit featuring 12 Nobel laureates
The world's largest peace summit has opened at Expo City Dubai, bringing together leaders from across sectors for two days of powerful discussions aimed at building a more just and peaceful world. The Global Justice, Love & Peace Summit features a rare and historic gathering of 12 Nobel Peace Prize laureates, along with royalty, heads of state, chief justices, business leaders, faith leaders, sports icons, and celebrities—all uniting under the theme: "One Planet, One Voice." On Sunday, April 13, Dubai will make history as it hosts a special Nobel Laureates session, where the global peace icons will propose a bold vision for a new world order—one rooted in non-violence, truth and universal justice. Ahead of the summit, former Polish President and Nobel Peace Prize winner Lech Wałęsa emphasized the urgent need for a global framework that promotes shared human values and peace, suggesting reforms to international governance to better reflect unity and justice. The event is being held under the patronage of Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, who will deliver the keynote address on the summit's second day. The summit was opened on Saturday by Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, a leading parliamentarian and educator in the UAE, a member of the UAE Federal National Council and Chairman of the Defence Affairs, Interior & Foreign Affairs Committee at the Council. The event will conclude with the proclamation of a 'Peace Charter: Love Letter to Humanity' as guiding principles of justice, love and peace, covering justice and equality, dialogue and cooperation, education and empowerment, freedom, leadership and responsibility.
