Peacebuilders Meet in London to Highlight Human Rights and Community Action

Community leaders, humanitarian advocates and peacebuilders from across London gathered at the Church of Scientology London to mark the United Nations International Day of Peace.

The meeting focused on the role that education, human rights and practical community involvement can play in building more peaceful societies.

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, brought a humanitarian perspective to the discussion, drawing on news eu parliament her organisation’s work supporting orphans and widows in Liberia.

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 human rights education can provide young people with practical foundations for respect and tolerance.

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, founded by L. Ron Hubbard, supports programmes in human rights education alongside other community and humanitarian activities.

Ivan Arjona, representative of the Church of Scientology to the European Union, OSCE, Council of Europe and United Nations, linked the initiative to European principles of human dignity and respect for fundamental rights..

Read the full report on the London International Day of Peace round table.