Global Council for Tolerance and Peace Calls for Renewed Commitment to Culture of Peace
Sumaira FH
Published September 24, 2026 | 08:00 PM
ASUNCIÓN, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 24th Sep, 2026) Ahmed bin Mohamed Al Jarwan, President of the Global Council for Tolerance and Peace, has called on world leaders, parliaments and institutions to renew their international commitment to building a global culture of peace and promoting tolerance and dialogue.
Al Jarwan made the remarks during the regional session of the International Parliament for Tolerance and Peace for Latin America and the Caribbean, held in Asunción on 23rd and 24th September, and hosted by Paraguay’s Chamber of Deputies with broad international parliamentary participation.
He stated that the session offered a chance to strengthen cooperation between parliaments in Latin America and the Caribbean and other members of the International Parliament for Tolerance and Peace, while developing sustainable partnerships that translate tolerance and peace principles into practical initiatives.
Al Jarwan emphasized that peace must become a genuine global priority rather than just a slogan, requiring building trust, strengthening dialogue, respecting diversity, and creating common ground for cooperation. He highlighted the role of parliaments in promoting tolerance through legislation, dialogue, and parliamentary diplomacy, while countering hate speech and division, and supporting initiatives that advance security, stability, and peaceful coexistence.
Against the backdrop of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Al Jarwan appealed to the international community to renew its commitment to the principles of a global culture of peace. He recalled the UN General Assembly’s adoption on 13th September 1999 of Resolution 53/243, the “Declaration and Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace”, which emphasizes understanding, tolerance, and solidarity among civilizations, peoples, and cultures.
Al Jarwan advocated for translating these principles into practical policies and initiatives and for stronger cooperation with the International Parliament for Tolerance and Peace. He noted that peace is a shared responsibility necessitating coordinated efforts by governments, parliaments, institutions, and communities, with a culture of peace integrated into public policy, education, social discourse, and relations among nations.
The event followed the International Day of Peace, celebrated annually on 21st September in 2026 under the theme “Investing in Peace: For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day”.
During his visit, Pedro Alliana, Vice President of the Republic of Paraguay, met with Al Jarwan and his delegation. They discussed cooperation and international efforts to promote tolerance, peace, and dialogue. Raúl Latorre, President of Paraguay’s Chamber of Deputies, also received Al Jarwan and his delegation, in a meeting that covered similar topics.