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 held in connection with the United Nations International Day of Peace.
Participants explored how respect for human rights, education and cooperation at community level can help strengthen peaceful coexistence.
The gathering reflected the 2026 UN theme, “Invest in Peace eu news today uk – 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, 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.
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 peace and human rights are closely connected.
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 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, noted that peaceful societies depend on turning human rights principles into everyday practice..
Read the full report on the London International Day of Peace round table.