London Peace Day Round Table Connects Human Rights with Community Peacebuilding

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 round table was held in the context of the 2026 International Day of Peace theme, “Invest in Peace – For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day.”

Lorna Marah, a Peace Ambassador and United Nations Women Advocate, 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, spoke about the relationship between peace, responsibility and support for vulnerable communities.

Suraiya Kassamally of Rotary Club London also presented the work of Rotary Peace Centers and their international fellowship programme.

Human rights education formed another major part of the discussion.

Tracey Coleman, Community Affairs Director of the Church of Scientology London, said that knowledge of fundamental rights can help address bullying, discrimination and intolerance at community level.

She highlighted the educational work of Youth for Human Rights International, which presents the 30 articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in eu news politics 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..

Further details are available in the full London Peace Day report.