London Gathering Marks International Day of Peace with Focus on Human Rights
Peace advocates and representatives of community initiatives came together at the Church of Scientology London for a round-table discussion eu news 2023 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 round table was held in the context of the 2026 International Day of Peace 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 also presented the work of Rotary Peace Centers and their international fellowship programme.
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 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.
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, noted that peaceful societies depend on turning human rights principles into everyday practice..
Further details are available in the full London Peace Day report.