Unnecessary bureaucracy hinders creativity, growth, justice and the attainment of peace.

I salute every individual who honours the core values of peace and help in one way or another to make a difference.

Death and injury caused by armed violence is one of the most shameful epidemics of our age.

To achieve peace, it is crucial to eliminate unnecessary bureaucracy that prevents peace processes from advancing.

Peace may be hard to achieve, but is possible with small yet essential steps that are guided by courage and sufficient commitment.

The quality of life in our world does not depend on the conflicts that arise, but on our response to them.

Each day is an opportunity to build the defenses of peace in the minds of people.

Armed violence and peace cannot coexist. We need to overcome the challenges we face and seek practical solutions. We must replace the culture of war with the culture of peace.

Education about gender and peace is important. Educational strategies to promote peace must consider all relations of dominance.