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A video message by Shigemitsu Tanaka, Co-Chairperson of Nihon Hidankyo, recipient of the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize, was also shared.
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President Metsola emphasized the vital role of young people in building peace, while Vice-President Picierno referred to the importance of a policy of “no-first-use” of nuclear weapons.

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On Nov. 25, an opening ceremony was attended by President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola and Vice-President Pina Picierno.

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The event was part of the Voices for Peace webinar series, a flagship initiative of Club of Rome’s global youth network, The 50 Percent. Emi Hashimoto of the Soka Gakkai International Office of Public Information served as moderator.
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Speakers included gender equality activist Soufiane Hennani, Aizat Ruslanova of IDEA Central Asia, and Irfaan Mangera of WeThePeopleSA, who each shared initiatives on human rights education aimed at empowering youth.

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(3/3) This year, Dr. Hans Schattle, Professor of Political Science at Yonsei University in South Korea, delivered a lecture titled, “What can Global Citizenship Education Bring to the Table in these Times of Rising Autocratic Nationalism?” Watch the recording here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=102p...

(2/3) The annual lecture provides an opportunity to learn from scholars and practitioners in the fields of Soka Education and Global Citizenship.

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(4/4) She emphasized how youth exchanges can foster friendship and build bridges among young people divided by economic and social policies, and highlighted the positive impact that messages of hope that encourage action can have in supporting youth today.

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On Nov. 12, Lucy Plummer of the SGI Office for UN Affairs spoke on a panel discussion on the hidden costs of inequality.
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Over 3 days, more than 100 participants from diverse secular and religious backgrounds exchanged perspectives on promoting social cohesion and climate justice in Europe.

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(2/2) On Oct. 19, exams took place in Gabon, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa and Togo, and on Nov. 30, the same exam was held in Rwanda. The exams covered the basics of Nichiren Buddhism and selected writings of Nichiren Daishonin.

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The conference was held as part of the International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development (2024–2033).

On Nov. 7, Joan Anderson, Senior Coordinator for Peace and Global Issues of the SGI, served as moderator for the session titled “Water – Food – Environment Nexus.”
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Hosted by the Shanghai University of Engineering Science, the event brought together leading thinkers, scientists, policymakers and practitioners to explore how humanity can thrive within the ecological limits of the planet.

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(2/2) The exam covered topics such as the basics of Nichiren Buddhism and Nichiren’s writings “The Three Kinds of Treasure” and “Great Evil and Great Good.”

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(3/3) The event featured dance and song performances by youth members, along with an exhibition of artworks by future division members.

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Some 500 members from across the country including the Azores and Madeira, as well as from Cabo Verde, off the west coast of Africa, participated in the festival.

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