Privacy Policy
This privacy notice is intended to inform you about the processing of your personal data carried out by Leaders for Peace, in accordance with the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the amended French Data Protection Act.It also aims to provide you with all the necessary transparency, as you wish to have a positive and confident experience of our services. The purpose of this notice is to inform you about how we collect and protect your personal data, the reasons why we process this data, and the means available to you for exercising your rights. We take care of your personal data and are committed to ensuring its confidentiality and security. Why do we collect your personal data? Our top priority is the security of our customers’ data and, as such, we only process user data to the extent that is strictly necessary to maintain the website. 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Edgar Morin, thinking his life and living his thought
Edgar Morin, thinking his life and living his thought On May 29, 2026, Edgar Morin passed away at the age of 104. The Leaders for Peace Foundation wished to pay tribute to this man whose thought and intellectual struggle it shares. Resistant, philosopher, sociologist, he was one of the rare voices of the 20th century reflecting on war and peace through his own experience. His work, shaped by the rise of totalitarianism in the 20th century, is deeply committed to democracy and human rights. It remains an essential tool for understanding the complexity of modern-day conflicts with a view to building a sustainable and lasting peace. From arms to intellectual struggle : the Resistance as foundation What distinguishes him from most Peace advocates is how his fight goes beyond the academic and philosophic spheres. As early as 1936, he rallied in support of the Spanish Republic, and joined the Resistance in 1942. His name “Morin” came from that period of his life, a pseudonym he used while hiding that he then continued using, as a symbol of a lifetime marked by World War II’s atrocities. It is this intimate experience of barbarism that makes his commitment so unique. He does not argue against war on principle, but because he knows how destructive it is. “I wrote this text so that the lessons of eighty years of history could help us face the present as clearly as possible, understand the urgency of working for peace and avoid the tragedy of a new world war”, he wrote in From war to war : from 1940 to Ukraine. His intellectual struggle followed his resistant struggle in order to relentlessly denounce the ravages of war, ideological manipulations and the forgetting of history lessons. Refusing simplification : the “complex thought” as moral demand Where many succumb to the temptation of Manichaeism, reducing a conflict to an aggressor, a victim and a solution through a dualist lens, Morin held complexity up as a moral and intellectual imperative and fought against simple visions. A conflict is never caused by a single factor but always rooted in political, economic, cultural, identity-based and historical dynamics. This is why he spent his career interweaving disciplines, moving from history to philosophy, through sociology, ecology and anthropology. His aim was to analyse reality in its entirety and complexity. He rejected what he termed “mutilating thought”. On the war in Ukraine for example, he embodied an uncomfortable stance, refusing the comfort of certainties, holding together whilst maintaining “a certain degree of firmness” and a “strong will of peace”. It is not a matter of choosing the side of good or the side of evil, but of keeping a clear-headed view of what underlies contemporary conflicts. That is perhaps his most precious legacy : “Our role is to bring a clear thought to understanding the issues of today and tomorrow”. Education, the first condition of peace For Morin, understanding is not enough; knowledge must also be transmitted. Peace is not a temporary state between two wars, it is a long-term process that we must build through education and the transmission of knowledge . He wanted knowledge to begin as soon as possible, not to provide some prefabricated answers, but in order to « acknowledge the misjudgments to which war-like spirit leads and prevent teenagers from being drawn into processes that lead to fanaticism”. He himself experienced this fanaticism, namely Nazi and Stalinist (a former communist, he harshly criticised Stalinism). The vision of education as bulwark against war is in line with the mission Leaders for Peace has set itself : to provide future generations with the tools for building a less violent world. An awareness of war is essential for the spirit of peace in order to prevent the spirit of war from overwhelming people’s minds. “I have faith in love and fraternity”. These words, among his last, sound like a plea from a man who lived through the Second World War, decolonisations, the Cold War and the conflicts of the 21st century, and never gave up. It is this faith that Leaders for Peace wishes to uphold in his memory. Leaders for Peace Foundation
Official statement – Peace must be at the heart of politics
The culture of war permeates our societies, and nation-states have historically derived their legitimacy from their ability to wage war. Even today, brutal leaders hold a fascination, and the aura of war intimidates the voices of peace, which are portrayed as utopian or even naive. Yet, over the past few decades, this supposed omnipotence has proven to be woefully inadequate. For years we have witnessed the failures of major powers; we see that military interventions fuel existing violence and that none of them has brought about either stability or democracy. Since the end of World War II, conflicts no longer yield political victories, and Clausewitzian peace has become a mirage. Transactional peace, as embodied in agreements and treaties, also often proves powerless. The year 2023 was the most violent since the end of the Cold War (Uppsala Conflict Data Program), and every region of the world is experiencing conflicts that cost humanity $14 trillion annually (Institute for Economics and Peace)—or $5 per day per person on the planet. There will be no more victors, and the great powers can no longer resolve crises or impose a shared and functional world order through military might. Democracies, which are supposed to champion a global vision, limit themselves to reiterating their values and have become incapable of enforcing international law. They are no longer the bearers of global peace. The Pax Americana, the most recent example, has demonstrated that the weakening of states through military excesses and the total destruction of their institutions is undoubtedly what most fuels terrorism and the proliferation of armed groups. A bilateral defeat that weakens both sides, condemning them “to die together, with rage in their hearts,” as Albert Camus so aptly put it. What has happened to make humanity—which has never before had so many tools for progress at its disposal—become so violent? Why are the voices of peace so faint? What can we do to ensure that peace and security once again become attainable realities? To answer these questions, we must understand the essential point: peace must be a political project. The world is at war because, for many, politics has taken peace hostage. This global peace project, which we wish to establish and implement through the actions of our organization Leaders for Peace, requires a profound paradigm shift. First, let us consider peace as a field of action that goes beyond the absence of war. Peace is a positive, universal, and global project. This broadening of the scope of peace allows us to identify and address the roots of violence and to include the multiple sources of conflict, such as poverty, climate change, institutional and normative weakness, corruption and the informal economy, economic inequalities, cyberattacks, and the use of disinformation as a tool to destabilize societies. Next, we must include non-state actors who are driving a form of “social resistance” that is growing ever stronger and increasingly detached from the political decisions made by their leaders. Finally, let us help to embed the choice of peace in the minds of those who shape the world today and who will shape the world of tomorrow. To achieve this, education for peace and new forms of governance is necessary. Peace, as Tolstoy reminded us, begins with social behavior. It requires a slow maturation process and a creativity that is sometimes less appealing than the rapid and brutal nature of “the good, saving war.” Through the Traveling Universities of Peace, our organization has set out to train young leaders—living primarily in countries in conflict or at risk of conflict—to implement new methods for addressing the numerous climate, economic, digital, and health challenges contributing to the rise of violence, for violence and war are twin sisters. To expand this initiative, Leaders for Peace plans to establish a Global University for Peace and New Forms of Governance based in Africa. Through this initiative, we aim to offer a third path of engagement that is neither the status quo nor radicalization. The goal is to raise awareness of peace, by reminding people that dignity—a fundamental value of our shared humanity—must not be “exported” but shared, and to encourage people to envision peace and resist the destructive call of war. The Itinerant Universities of Peace have taken a stand that investing in the largest generation of young people in human history (1.8 billion) is, as Kofi Annan reminded us, “the most effective form of defense spending.” Jean-Pierre Raffarin, honorary president of Leaders for Peace, and Donia Kaouach, president of the organization
Leaders for Peace statement
As the conflict with Iran enters its eleventh week, the war in Ukraine continues, a ceasefire in Lebanon remains fragile, and violence in Sudan persists, the Palestinian people continue to suffer the effects of an illegal occupation. The accumulation of these crises is fueling a worrying escalation of tensions among the world’s most heavily armed powers, with potentially dramatic consequences for the entire international community. In this context, both the United Nations Charter and the Geneva Conventions are being openly flouted. The Security Council appears paralyzed, while diplomatic efforts are struggling to produce results. The conflicts in Iran and Ukraine are already causing major economic repercussions on a global scale, exacerbating energy and food security challenges. The resulting inflation hits the most vulnerable populations hardest. Furthermore, military operations in the Gulf region and the Strait of Hormuz serve as a stark reminder of the excesses and dangers of unilateralism. In the face of these challenges, Leaders for Peace (LPP) reaffirm their unwavering commitment to diplomacy and respect for international law. Convinced that disputes must be resolved through peaceful and legal means, they stand ready to cooperate with governments and organizations committed to multilateralism and the rule of law. The international community cannot afford to see the mechanisms of intergovernmental cooperation established under the auspices of the United Nations eroded. A coalition of responsible actors can still generate the political momentum needed to defend and revitalize multilateralism. This requires a surge of intergenerational responsibility, bringing together all forces ready to work for peace, sustainable development, and more effective global governance. As the United Nations prepares to appoint a new Secretary-General, the LPP calls for support for experienced candidates who have a clear vision and are capable of addressing the complexities of the current moment. The future Secretary-General must demonstrate an unwavering commitment to the United Nations Charter, while maintaining the independence necessary to carry out their duties. In a world subject to significant systemic tensions, the next Secretary-General must be a true architect of dialogue, with solid diplomatic experience. The appointment of a woman would send a strong signal in this regard, given that the Organization has, in its nearly 80 years of existence, been led exclusively by men. While no candidate can succeed without the determined support of a majority of Member States, a poor choice could permanently undermine multilateralism. A humanism suited to the 21st century involves bringing spiritual and cultural heritages together around a shared vision of cooperation, in step with the emergence of a multipolar world. From this perspective, all countries—regardless of their size or level of development—have a role to play. Building on their exchanges with the Holy See, the Leaders for Peace also intend to engage in dialogue with other religious traditions to foster more enlightened and peaceful forms of interaction on a global scale. True to their commitment to education, Leaders for Peace will continue their work with young people, in a spirit of intergenerational dialogue, to foster responsible leadership in the service of a more peaceful world. List of signatories: Enrique BARON CRESPO, Chancellor of the United Nations University for Peace, Former President of the European Parliament, Former Chair of the Socialist Group in the European Parliament, Spain Assia BEN SALAH, Special Envoy of King Mohammed VI of Morocco, Member of the Royal Academy of Morocco Irina BOKOVA, Member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Member of the High Committee for Human Fraternity, Former Director-General of UNESCO, Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria, Bulgaria Elisabeth DECREY-WARNER, Founder of Geneva Call, Research Fellow at the Geneva Centre for Security Policy, Former President of the Parliament of the Swiss Confederation, Switzerland Vuslat DOĞAN SABANCI, Member of the Board of Directors of the Dogan Group, Vice President of the Aydin Dogan Foundation, Honorary Member of the International Press Institute, Turkey Jose Augusto DUARTE, Ambassador of Portugal to Spain, Former Ambassador of Portugal to France, Portugal Donia KAOUACH, Chair of the Board of Leaders for Peace, President of Tunisiennes FièresKhalil KARAM, President of the Maronite League, former Ambassador of Lebanon to UNESCO, former Representative of Lebanon to the OIF, former Chargé d’Affaires to the Holy See, Lebanon Kabiné KOMARA, President of the Global Fairness Initiative, Former Prime Minister of the Republic of Guinea, Former High Commissioner of the Organization for the Development of the Senegal River, Republic of Guinea Eduardo MALONE, Vice President of Pathé, Member of the Diocesan Council of Paris, Argentina Peter MEDGYESSY, Former Prime Minister of Hungary, Former Minister of Finance, Former Vice-President of the Council of Ministers, Hungary Amre Mahmoud MOUSSA, Former President of Interpeace, Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Egypt, Former Secretary-General of the Arab League, Egypt Antonio PATRIOTA, Brazilian Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Former Brazilian Ambassador to Egypt, Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Brazil Jean-Pierre RAFFARIN, Former Prime Minister of France, Honorary President and Founder of Leaders for Peace Surakiart SATHIRATHAI, President of the Asian Peace and Reconciliation Council, Former Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand, Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, President of the Asian Peace and Reconciliation Council, Thailand Kanwal SIBAL, Former Minister of External Affairs of the Republic of India, Former Indian Ambassador to France, India Maria VAN DER HOEVEN, Former Board Member of Total Énergies, Former Minister of Economic Affairs of the Netherlands, Former Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, Senior Fellow at the CIEP (Center for International Energy Policies), Netherlands Pierre VIMONT, Former French Ambassador to the United States and the European Union, Former Secretary-General of the European External Action Service (EEAS), Associate Research Fellow at the Carnegie Europe Foundation, France Veronika WAND-DANIELSSON, Swedish Ambassador to Germany, Former Swedish Ambassador to France, Former Director General of the Department for Europe and North America at the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Sweden Lin XIANG XIONG, President of the Global Chinese Arts & Culture Society, Malaysia Yin MYO SU, CEO of Inle Princess and President of the Inle Heritage Foundation, Myanmar Motohide YOSHIKAWA, Distinguished Professor at Tokyo International Christian University, Former Ambassador and
Japan and the Future of the United Nations: H.E. Motohide Yoshikawa’s Final Lecture at the International Christian University of Tokyo
In March 2026, His Excellency Motohide Yoshikawa, a board member of Leaders for Peace, retired from his position at the International Christian University (ICU) in Tokyo, Japan. The occasion provided him with an opportunity to reflect on the seven years he spent at ICU and to deliver a final lecture entitled “The Future of the United Nations: A Japanese Perspective.” During his address, H.E. Yoshikawa notably emphasized that the current functioning of the United Nations Security Council and particularly the veto power held by its permanent members, severely limits the international community’s ability to respond effectively to crises such as those in Ukraine and Gaza. He therefore called for a reform of the Security Council. H.E. Yoshikawa also highlighted the important role Japan has played within the United Nations. A member since 1956, Japan has distinguished itself through its active and consistent contributions across various UN bodies. Finally, H.E. Yoshikawa stressed the importance of dialogue, respect for diversity, and international cooperation in an increasingly divided world, values that Leaders for Peace also promotes through its various initiatives. https://youtu.be/NdWtAlczhLA?si=QkyW5c8eQ2gqMkYc
Smart Peace Prize 2024
On May 20, Leaders for Peace presented the Smart Peace Prize, an award for peace education in early childhood, to the Congolese organization Action Kivu. The ceremony took place at the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, in the presence of Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, Jean-Pierre Raffarin, honorary president of Leaders for Peace, and Donia Kaouach, president of Leaders for Peace. The winner: Action Kivu The 2024–2025 award was presented to the founding president of Action Kivu, Mr. Tom Amani Matabaro, under the exceptional patronage of Prince Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, president of the International Peace Institute, and Mr. Jean Todt, Special Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Road Safety. Action Kivu was founded in 2006 by Mr. Amani Matabaro in North Kivu, a province in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The original project focused on women’s empowerment and female entrepreneurship by helping survivors of sexual violence start their own businesses. With a view to expanding the association’s activities, peace education has emerged as an indispensable factor in the socio-economic development and pacification of the DRC. Following a partnership with the Dillon Henry Foundation, construction of the Congo Peace Schools was completed in 2018. These Peace Schools, established from preschool through middle school, teach the Congolese national curriculum for primary education (reading, mathematics, science, etc.) as well as a joint program on nonviolence tailored to each age group. The Congo Peace Schools educate 560 children annually—including war orphans and vulnerable children—on nonviolence, peace, and peaceful leadership. The award presented to Mr. Matabaro in recognition of his commitment to peace education and conflict prevention was designed and created by Iranian-born sculptor Myriam Agout. Art, like education, is a means of raising awareness and learning about peace. Watch the highlights of the ceremony here:
Annual Conference of Leaders for Peace – 2025
The Board of Leaders for Peace met on June 12, 2025, for its annual conference. The event provided an opportunity to discuss and debate the content of the 2025 annual report against a backdrop of growing tensions: 2024 saw the highest level of global military spending since the end of the Cold War. The annual conference also served as an opportunity to welcome three new members to the Leaders for Peace Board: Prime Minister Michel Barnier His Excellency José Augusto Duarte, Ambassador of Portugal to Spain Her Excellency Veronika Wand-Danielsson, former Ambassador of Sweden to France A process of global multipolarization During the plenary session, the Leaders acknowledged the world’s growing multipolarity, which significantly undermines diplomatic efforts to end conflicts. However, potential differences must not stand in the way of working toward peace and its concrete implementation at the political, diplomatic, and social levels. Leaders for Peace, through the words of its Honorary President, Mr. Jean-Pierre Raffarin, once again reaffirmed its commitment to peace education and emphasized the need to build a new form of governance. Areas for consideration for the 2025 report During the meeting, five key issues were highlighted and will be the subject of operational recommendations in the 2025 report. Reform of the UN Security Council Peace and security in the Middle East Gender equality Pandemics Climate change
Annual Conference of Leaders for Peace – May 2024
This year, the Leaders met online to discuss and adopt the 2024 Annual Report, drafted by His Excellency Mr. Antonio Patriota. A packed schedule of events Ms. Donia KAOUACH, Executive Director, and Mr. Jean-Pierre RAFFARIN, President, opened the discussion by presenting the Leaders’ agenda for the 2024–2025 year. As demands for the Leaders’ involvement increase, they will be traveling to France for the Francophonie Summit, to be held in October 2024, during which they will share their experiences using the French language for peace and diplomacy, and for strengthening women’s leadership. In the fall, the Leaders will also be called upon to participate in a Traveling School of Peace in Beirut. Finally, in November 2024, a delegation of Leaders will travel to Brazil to present the report—which was debated and adopted online—to President Lula and to discuss with him and other Brazilian government officials the role of the Global South in the global balance of power. A report highlighting the new parameters of global governance This year’s 2024 report focuses on the new parameters of global governance. The Global South, the linchpin of the new global architecture, is leading the call for an overhaul of the international system, as its growing political, economic, and demographic weight demands a reevaluation of the balance of power in favor of more inclusive governance. The climate emergency and the energy transition, in turn, reveal the weaknesses of a fractured governance system and the divergent interests of leaders that are delaying the resolution of the greatest challenge facing future generations. Finally, artificial intelligence is reshaping our relationship with reliable, high-quality information, and its uses, if not controlled and ethically regulated, can seriously compromise the security of states and political structures. Leaders for Peace continues to mobilize public opinion and policymakers on these issues and will soon present its 2024 report to the United Nations Secretary-General to help restore constructive dialogue for an inclusive, connected, and effective multilateralism.
Itinerant School of Peace – Pontifical Lateran University
In parts of the world where there are no embassies, religious leaders play an important role. It is with this in mind that the Leaders for Peace Foundation, at the instigation of Pope Francis, decided to collaborate on a joint program with the Pontifical Lateran University through its Itinerant School of Peace (EIP) project. This year, Leaders for Peace has strengthened important educational partnerships with the Pontifical Lateran University. In addition to offering training in Peace Studies, it trains seminarians who are actively engaged in countries plagued by violence and conflict. Given the crucial role of seminarians in peace processes, it is essential to raise their awareness of mediation and negotiation with armed groups. In this context, the Itinerant School of Peace project was launched in December 2022 at the Lateran, with the collaboration of the Dicastery for Culture and Education, the University of Geneva, Sciences Po Paris, the Community of Sant’Egidio, and with the support of the French Embassy to the Holy See. During these two days of training, faculty and researchers from Sciences Po and the Department of Peace Studies at the Pontifical Lateran University (PUL), as well as members of the board of the Leaders for Peace Foundation, spoke to share their experiences and knowledge. The Itinerant School of Peace concluded with a roundtable discussion on interfaith dialogue and the role of religion in conflict resolution. The various modules offered as part of the School addressed the following topics: Leadership. Jean-Pierre RAFFARIN, former Prime Minister and President of the Leaders for Peace Foundation; Major Contemporary Issues. Mr. Pierre VIMONT, Former French Ambassador to the United States and to the European Union, former Secretary-General of the European External Action Service (EEAS), and Research Fellow at the Carnegie Europe Foundation; The Energy Transition: A Source of New Conflicts? Mr. Giuseppe CASALE, Professor in the Peace Studies Program at the Pontifical Lateran University; Negotiation in Peace Processes. Mr. Salvatore FARINA, Former Chief of Staff of the Italian Armed Forces; Benevolence in international relations. Mr. Frédéric RAMEL, Professor and Director of the Department of Political Science, and Ms. Elisabeth Decrey-Warner, Founder of Geneva Call, Research Fellow at the Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP), and former President of the Parliament of the Republic and Canton of Geneva; Cultural diplomacy. Ms. Irina BOKOVA, International Honorary Member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Member of the High Committee for Human Fraternity, Former Director-General of UNESCO, Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria, Former Ambassador of Bulgaria to France.
Meeting with the Secretary-General of the United Nations – 2025
Leaders for Peace had the honor of being received by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres at UN Headquarters in New York. This meeting took place at a symbolic and significant moment, as the United Nations celebrates its 80th anniversary and the world faces growing tensions, protracted conflicts, and new global vulnerabilities. A shared conviction: international law as the foundation of peace At the heart of this discussion was our shared commitment to upholding international law and international humanitarian law, which we consider to be the only true guarantors of lasting peace in a changing world. This meeting provided an opportunity to present the 2024 Report for Peace to the Secretary-General, in the presence of the Leaders for Peace delegation composed of Donia Kaouach, Pierre Vimont, and Khalil Karam. This report brings together the reflections, warnings, and concrete proposals of prominent figures committed to more humane, inclusive, and sustainable governance. Support for educational initiatives We were honored by the support expressed by Mr. Guterres for our educational initiatives, and in particular for the Traveling Universities of Peace, a program based on the conviction that education is an essential tool for conflict prevention and peacebuilding. The Secretary-General also expressed openness to exploring new formats for the General Assembly to make it more inclusive, more effective, and more attuned to current challenges. Reinvesting in peace As the UN marks a historic milestone on its 80th anniversary, this moment reaffirms a fundamental truth: peace cannot be relegated to the status of a distant ideal. It must remain at the heart of international cooperation—a shared responsibility that requires courage, imagination, and a willingness to take action.