Peace
Throughout history, certain individuals have risen to prominence with their unwavering dedication to peace and harmony. Their lives and actions serve as a testament to the power of non-violence and diplomacy.
Mahatma Gandhi, a beacon of peace, championed the philosophy of non-violent resistance. His leadership in the Indian independence movement demonstrated that profound change could be achieved without bloodshed. His principles have inspired countless others to pursue peaceful resolutions.
Martin Luther King Jr., a pivotal figure in the American civil rights movement, echoed Gandhi's teachings. His eloquent speeches and peaceful protests were instrumental in challenging racial segregation and promoting equality. His dream of a just society continues to resonate globally.
Nelson Mandela, after enduring decades of imprisonment, emerged as a symbol of reconciliation. As South Africa's first black president, he prioritised unity and forgiveness, steering the nation away from the brink of civil unrest.
Malala Yousafzai, a young advocate for girls' education, survived a brutal attack by the Taliban. Her courage and advocacy have brought global attention to the importance of education as a tool for peace.
These individuals, among many others, exemplify the transformative power of peace. Their legacies remind us that even in the face of adversity, the pursuit of peace is a noble and achievable endeavour.
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- Dalai Lama (Tibet)
- Mahatma Gandhi (India)[219]
- Nelson Mandela (South Africa)
- Thich Nhat Hanh (Vietnam, France)[69]
- Petra Kelly (Germany)[26]
- Leo Tolstoy (Russia)[53]
- Vinoba Bhave (India)[31]
- Uri Avnery (Israel)[47]
- Johan Galtung (Norway)[72]
- Oscar Arias (Costa Rica)[14]
- Gene Sharp (USA)[84]
- Megan Rice (USA)[57]
- Miriam Coronel-Ferrer (Philippines)[8]
- David Swanson (USA)[47]
- Joseph Gerson (USA)[13]
- Vasili Arkhipov (USSR)[8]
- Stanislav Petrov (USSR)[17]
- N. Radhakrishnan (India)[16]
- Abdul Ghaffar Khan (Afghanistan)[41]
- A.T. Ariyaratne (Sri Lanka)[12]
- The Berrigans (USA)[11]
- Daniel Berrigan[35]
- Philip Berrigan[25]
- Cora Weiss (USA)[7]
- Mikhail Gorbachev (Soviet Union)
- F.W. de Klerk (South Africa)[25]
- Helen Caldicott (Australia)[31]
- Alyn Ware (New Zealand)[47]
- Norman Solomon (USA)[18]
- Colin Archer (UK)[10]
- Vijay Mehta (UK)[59]
- Medea Benjamin (USA)[13]
- Jodie Evans (USA)[11]
- Angie Zelter (UK)[19]
- Ben Griffin (UK)[11]
- Tomas Young (USA)[28]
- Ciaron O'Reilly (Australia, UK)[16]
- Albert Schweitzer (Germany / France)[30]
- Albert Einstein (Germany, Switzerland, USA)[34]
- Michael Randle (UK)[15]
- Miko Peled (Israel)[9]
- Peter van den Dungen (Netherlands / UK)[20]
- Robert J Burrowes (Australia)[32]
- Graeme Dunstan (Australia)[55]
- Bryan Law (Australia)[15]
- Mairead Maguire (Northern Ireland)[47]
- Rebecca Johnson (UK)[6]
- Scilla Elworthy (UK)[37]
- Kathy Kelly (USA)[83]
- George Lakey (USA)[16]
- Leymah Gbowee (Liberia)[35]
- Daisaku Ikeda (Japan)[52]
- William Morris (UK)[13]
- Hans Blix (Sweden)
- Jody Williams (USA)[33]
- Reiner Braun (Germany)[9]
- Hildegard Goss-Mayr (Austria)[9]
- Betty Williams (Northern Ireland)[24]
- Kate Hudson (UK)[24]
- Robert Alan Silverstein & Emily (USA)[23]
- Jan Oberg (Denmark, Sweden)[48]
- Fredrik Heffermehl (Norway)[17]
- Steinar Bryn (Norway)[7]
- Tony Kempster (UK)[6]
- Rita Marie Johnson (USA, Costa Rica)[13]
- Ghassan Shahrour (Syria)[5]
- Abdallah Abu Rahmah (Palestine)[29]
- Izzeldin Abuelaish (Palestine)[19]
- David Latimer (Northern Ireland)[15]
- Maya Evans (UK)[16]
- Acharya Mahapragya (India)[28]
- Adolfo Pérez Esquivel (Argentina)[20]
- Rae Street (UK)[10]
- John Hilary (UK)[22]
- Brian Haw (UK)[39]
- Muhammad Ali (USA)[42]
- Barbara Tucker (UK)[10]
- Marla Ruzicka (USA)[20]
- Adin Ballou (USA)[8]
- David Dellinger (USA)[9]
- Lindsey German (UK)[9]
- Bertrand Russell (UK)[10]
- Philip Noel-Baker (UK)[8]
- Father Louis Vitale (USA)[27]
- Holger Terp (Denmark)[8]
- Mahamed ElBaradei (Egypt)
- Vera Brittain (UK)[11]
- Robert Aldridge (UK)[5]
- Jeremy Gilley (UK)[27]
- John Rees (UK)[13]
- Peace Tax 7 (UK)[1]
- Helen John (UK)[11]
- Muriel Lester (UK)[9]
- Harry Patch (UK)[20]
- Laurence Housman (UK)[2]
- Rose, Hetty & Alison (UK)[24]
- John Howard Yoder (USA)[6]
- Bertha von Suttner (Austria)[37]
- Franz Jägerstätter (Austria)[4]
- John Lennon (Britain, USA)
- Mordechai Vanunu (Israel)
- Graf Hans von Sponeck (Germany)
- Cindy Sheehan (USA)[17]
- Peace Pilgrim (USA)[4]
- Claude AnShin Thomas (USA, France)
- Willy Brandt (Germany)[13]
- Peter Weiss (Germany)[8]
- Lech Walesa (Poland)[9]
- Vaclav Havel (Czech Republic)
- Andrei Sakharov & Elena Bonner (Soviet Union)
- Dr. Reuven Moskovitz (Israel)[13]
- Yitzhak Rabin (Israel)
- Maha Ghosananda (Cambodia)[13]
- David Krieger (USA)[18]
- Elise Boulding (USA)[15]
- General George Lee Butler (USA)[18]
- Robert Green (Nuclear Strike Jet & Royal Navy Commander, UK)[38]
- Kate Dewes (New Zealand)[9]
- Josef Rotblat (Poland, GB, USA)[35]
- Bruce Kent (Britain)[56]
- Carl Kabat (USA)[11]
- Father John Dear (USA)[29]
- Concepcion Picciotto (USA)[34]
- William Thomas (USA)[12]
- Randall Forsberg (USA)[8]
- Bob Dylan (USA)
- Alan Cranston (USA)[8]
- Sally Ferrell (USA)[9]
- Ken O'Keefe (USA)[29]
- Ralph Schoenman (USA)[8]
- Chris Cole (UK)[7]
- Pat Arrowsmith (UK)[17]
- Walter Wolfgang (UK)[10]
- Prof. Sumaya Farhat-Naser (Palestine)[3]
- Selim Beslagic (Tuzla)[13]
- Veterans for Peace[36]
- Franz Jägerstätter (Austria)[5]
- Prof. Horst-Eberhard Richter (Germany)[5]
- Andreas Buro (Germany)[6]
- Kristian Golla & Mani Stenner (Germany)[2]
- Jürgen Grässlin (Germany)[5]
- Erich Kästner (Germany)
- Carl von Ossietzky (Germany)[8]
- Kurt Tucholsky (Germany)[3]
- Romain Rolland (France)[2]
- Stefan Zweig (Austria)
- Erich Maria Remarque (Germany)[6]
- Ernst Friedrich (Germany)[19]
- Ludwig Quidde (Germany)[3]
- Leonhard Frank (Germany)[2]
- Karl May (Germany)[14]
- Maya Evans (UK)[12]
- Erasmus of Rotterdam (Holland)
- James Carroll (USA)[5]
- S. Brian Willson (USA)[8]
- Robert F. Kennedy (USA)[5]
- Franklin D. Roosevelt (USA)
- Elisabeth Rehn (Finland)[7]
- Jimmy Carter (USA)
- Rivera Sun (USA)[11]
- Tilman Ruff (Australia)[31]
- Yelena Osipova (Russia)[15]
- Dot Maver (USA)[8]
- Nick Mottern (USA)[15]
- Brad Wolf (USA)[17]
- Melissa Parke (Australia)[8]
- Scott Horton (USA)[20]
- Bart de Ligt (Netherlands)
- David Adams (USA)[20]
- Ann Wright (USA)[12]
- Taylor O'Connor (country)[9]
- Metta Spencer (Canada)[41]
- Jill Carr-Harris (India & Canada)[39]
- Rudi Friedrich (Germany)[34]
- Klaus Moegling (Germany)[7]
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