Voices for Peace at National Peace Symposium 2024
His Holiness Mirza Masroor Ahmad delivered keynote speech at the National Peace Symposium 2024.
His Holiness said:
Yet, today, as wars rage here in Europe, the Middle East, and elsewhere, many of the same people are now raising the alarm, warning of global war in which nuclear weapons could be used to wreak unimaginable devastation on the world. Despite this realisation, many still seem unwilling to consider what must be done to end these conflicts and remain reluctant to hear the genuine voices for peace that exist in the world.
Given this, as I thought about today’s event, I wondered whether there was any point in us gathering here again. What benefit was there for us to speak about peace and justice if those with the power and ability to influence change were determined not to hear us? The stark reality is that even those institutions founded with the primary objective of maintaining the peace and security of the world are becoming increasingly irrelevant.
