Global youth campaign for a nuclear weapon-free world. Speaking on Monday, October 4 at a meeting in New York, USA of the interfaith group Religions for Peace, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon lauded the efforts of their youths in seeking a more peaceful world. The Arms Down! Global Youth Campaign for Shared Security has brought together 20 million young people of all faiths who recently signed a petition to abolish all nuclear weapons and reduce the amounts spent on defense in favor of building a more harmonious and trusting future. Noting that military expenditures have increased by 50% since year 2000, Secretary-General Ban said, “This money could surely have been much better spent on poverty reduction, climate change mitigation and adaptation, food and nutrition security, women’s and children’s health, and other global development challenges.” He went on to say that the young persons’ goals were in line with the vision of the UN Charter in furthering confidence among nations for international stability.
We join in applause for the millions of youth participants in the Arms Down! Religions for Peace campaign as we also thank Secretary-General Ban for his commitment to global peace. Blessed be all such endeavors in more swiftly ushering in an era of harmonious relations among societies worldwide.
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