In a powerful display of global unity and humanitarian urgency, We Care for Humanity (WCH) successfully convened its Emergency Online Peace Forum today, drawing a distinguished assembly of international leaders, WCH members, and peace advocates from across the globe. The forum delivered a resounding, unified demand for an immediate ceasefire and peaceful resolution between Israel and Iran, echoing a collective resolve to prioritize human life over conflict.
The forum, initiated by Queen Mariam Leonor Torres Mastura, Founder of We Care for Humanity (WCH), with assistance from Joseph Rivera, WCH Country Director in Qatar, saw impassioned pleas and actionable insights from a diverse roster of speakers, all committed to ending the cycle of violence.
Opening the forum, Queen Mariam Leonor Torres Mastura, Founder of We Care for Humanity (WCH) and Convenor, delivered a compelling address that set the tone for the urgent dialogue. “We gather not just for a meeting, but for a critical intervention, to unite our powerful voices in an unwavering demand for an immediate ceasefire and peaceful resolution between Israel and Iran,” Queen Maria declared. She lamented the current state of the world, “as if our world has not been beaten enough by the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine, South Sudan, and the recent devastation in Gaza.” Emphasizing the dire threat of nuclear weapons, she challenged the global community: “Must we forever be divided in the name of our countries, or can we finally work together as one humanity, one world? If we, as citizens of the world, do not take action and collectively intervene, we risk finding ourselves facing irreversible consequences.”
Joseph Rivera, WCH Country Director for Qatar and Assistant Convener, spoke passionately on behalf of migrant workers, asserting that war “exacerbates economic instability, disrupts global livelihoods, and accelerates the climate crisis.” He appealed to world leaders to “prioritize diplomacy over devastation,” highlighting that “the stakes are very very high” and urging humanity to “save the world for future generations.”
The forum featured concise yet powerful “Peace Statements” from numerous notable figures:
- H.E. Rosalia Arteaga, Former President of Ecuador, urged citizens to be “more demanding with their governments regarding peace initiatives,” asserting that “big powers” must be “more confident in their ability to achieve peace.”
- HM Sultan Abdulaziz Zulkarnain Mastura Kudarat VI, Supreme Sultan of Magindanaw, called for an “immediate cessation of hostilities” and demanded a “permanent ceasefire agreement” between Israel and the Palestinian Authority, urging the UN Security Council to pass a resolution to prevent a Third World War.
- HRM King Akomanyi Essando V, Kingdom of Gomoa, Odumasse, Ghana, implored Israel and Iran to “choose diplomacy over destruction,” declaring, “Enough is enough. It’s time for peace. #peace. Now Israel Iran please cease fire.”
- HRM King George Akufo, King of Akyem Dorminase, Ghana, made an impassioned plea to nations in conflict to “end the war and stop the violence,” stressing that “the true measure of leadership is the ability to build, not destroy, and to seek peace over victory.”
- Hon. Ponnala Lakshmaiah, Former Minister for Information Technology and Communications for Andhra Pradesh, India, articulated India’s stance of neutrality and a demand for “immediate and unconditional ceasefire” and “diplomatic dialogue” under the philosophy of “Vasudeva Kutumbakam” (the world is one family).
- HH Dr. Wangchuk Rinzin Rinpoche, Executive Director, Pel Drukdraling Foundation, Bhutan, stated unequivocally that “every life lost is a tragedy” and “war can never be the answer,” stressing that true strength lies in the courage to choose peace.
- Hon. Consul Asif Chowdhury, Honorary Consul General of Chile in Bangladesh, called for an “immediate ceasefire,” not just to halt violence, but to “begin healing,” urging courage for “forgiveness, listening, and protecting the innocent.”
- Dr. Rahul Varma, President of SREI Foundation, and CEO of Acid Survivors & Women Welfare Foundation, India, asserted that “no political dispute justifies the loss of human lives” and emphasized the “supremacy of humanity over matter and ideology.”
- Ms. Lena Kyropoulos, Journalist, Greece, expressed profound concern over the potential for worldwide conflict, urging all to “raise up our voice” and “demand one peace,” emphasizing, “we belong to the same human race and we don’t have a planet B or Planet C, we have only one planet.”
- Dr. Katerina Glykou Fontinia, WCH Ambassador in Greece and Cyprus, Greece, urged “immediate action to prevent any military conflicts,” asserting that “Where there is peace. God is,” and envisioned humanity as a “garden of cultivating, fruitful and peaceful cooperation.”
- Dr. Datu Abdallah Sharief, President of United Nations Correspondents Association of Vienna (UNCAV), Austria, announced official support for the Peace Forum and called for “sustainable peace in nations experiencing conflict, including Sudan, South Sudan, and those involved in the wars in the Middle East.”
- Dr. Jakob Staubmann, Ambassador for Peace/CEO, Afro-Asia Media Correspondents Association, Austria, reinforced that “no political dispute justifies the loss of human life” and powerfully reminded all that “there is no winner in a war.”
- Shri Gopal Krishan Bansal, Secretary General of the International Human Rights Organization (IHRO), India/Canada, emphasized that “humanity is bleeding” and that stopping suffering is a “humanitarian imperative,” asserting that “Peace is not weakness. It is the highest form of strength.”
- Datu Attorney Jordan Nirankari-Bowen, Royal Legal Advisor and Spokesperson of Royal Maharlika, Poland, lamented the recurring need for such conferences, warning of nuclear threats and stating that “lasting security can only come through diplomacy, not through destruction.”
- Bai Attorney Carol Moura, Royal Maharlika Cabinet Member, Brazil, called for an “immediate ceasefire and peaceful resolution,” articulating that true peace lies in “protecting life” and that leaders should be inspired to engage in dialogue.
- Datu Architect Rey Lorca, Royal Maharlika Cabinet Member, Philippines, emphasized the urgent need for “peace, love, and compassion,” advocating for an “immediate ceasefire to end the devastation” and reiterating that the call for a ceasefire is also about “starting healing.”
- Bai Captain Tarana Saleem, Royal Maharlika Cabinet Member, Pakistan, made a direct appeal to Iran and Israel to “please stop the war,” highlighting the critical situation for “small children and women” in both countries.
- Mr. Kikumbi Earnest Benjamin, President and Founder of Heal the Planet Global Organization, Uganda, expressed profound disappointment that “two nuclear powers are fighting” and urged the United Nations to “act fast to prevent another bad world.”
- Mr. Loloy Reyes, Chairman, Fil-Am Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston, USA, expressed fear of escalation to a Third World War due to “lack of dialogue” and “big egos of leaders,” expressing pride in the forum’s potential to stop global conflict.
- Dr. Noemi Frias, President, Fil-Am Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston, USA, highlighted the world’s deep need for prayer as a “powerful force,” defining peace as an “active pursuit of reconciliation and justice” and praying for leaders to choose “dialogue over division.”
- Dr. Marilou Oro, Founder of Visiting Doctors Management of Texas, USA, issued a “global call for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire,” urging a collective choice for “peace over provocation, diplomacy over destruction and humanity over hatred,” concluding with a forceful demand: “Ceasefire now. Peace. Now humanity. Now.”
- Ms. Maureen Brindle, WCH Literary Arts Ambassador and Official Poet, United Kingdom, delivered a poem advocating for peace and against the dangers of nuclear warfare, stating that “peacekeeping is its only role” and that “nuclear enrichment makes no sense.”
- Ms. Mary Parton, WCH Ambassador for Native Americans Community in USA, drew parallels between the conflict and historical patterns of “colonization dressed as security,” asserting that “true peace cannot grow from domination” but only from justice and dignity.
- Ms. Cristi Santos Pangilinan, WCH Regional Director, Rizal, Philippines, emphasized that “Peace is not a weakness; in fact, it is a courage” to recognize humanity in others and to build bridges, calling for a collective shift towards forgiveness, acceptance, and love.
- Ms. Devani Pascual, WCH Country Director in Dubai, UAE, expressed fear due to the ongoing conflict and called for a collective appeal for ceasefire and peaceful talks, believing that “amplifying individual sentiments on social media platforms can have a ‘great impact’.”
- Dr. Solomon Desalegn, Medical Director and Owner at Semah, Ethiopia, emphasized that a “peaceful resolution is mandatory,” stating that “peace is essential for societal growth and prosperity” and highlighting the devastating consequences of war on innocent civilians.
- Daylinda Ramirez, Mrs. Tourism Fil-Com Dubai, UAE/ WCH member, UAE, passionately appealed to global leaders to “please stop the war,” stating that “the world is dying,” and urged for peace and unity, believing humanity’s mission is to find purpose in loving and caring for one another.
- Architect Rashmi Kamble Chandekar, WCH Member, UAE, advocated for an “immediate ceasefire and peace resolution,” emphasizing the belief that the “world is like one family” and urged world leaders to prioritize “humanity, kindness and compassion” for a better world that lives in perpetual peace.
The forum’s unified message was amplified by extensive distribution to UN Agencies, peace organizations, and powerful media outlets, ensuring its call for peace resonated globally. The success of this forum underscores the growing global demand for immediate action and diplomatic solutions to prevent further human suffering and ensure a peaceful future.
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About We Care for Humanity (WCH): We Care for Humanity (WCH) is an international non-profit organization dedicated to upholding human dignity and promoting peace through various humanitarian endeavors and global initiatives. WCH focuses on addressing critical global issues and fostering a compassionate world through acts of kindness.
