Activists of 3rd World March for Peace in Karachi to promote harmony

The office-bearers and activists of the 3rd World March for Peace and Non-Violence on Sunday visited the Karachi Press Club to interact with media persons and inform them about their global efforts across many continents to restore peace in many regions by ending conflicts, aggression and violent incidents.

The global peace activists told journalists that the 3rd World March for Peace and Non-Violence-2024 began in Costa Rica on October 2 and it would continue till January 5, 2025.

Its activists will visit countries in five continents. The peace activists will remain on visit to Pakistan till October 31 and stay in Karachi and Lahore in pursuance of their mission.

Various activities will be held in the two cities to promote the message of global peace and non-violence featuring local activists who strive to end regional conflicts and wars.

The march will highlight the universal principles of peace and non-violence at the global-level. The international peace activists informed the media persons that there was a need to take special steps to promote the dialogue for disseminating the message of non-violence for the global audience.

The global peace forum came into existence in 2009 and since then, it has emerged as a renowned global body striving for peace and solidarity at the international level. Earlier, it held peace marches in many cities in the world.

The latest global peace rally commenced in Costa Rica while it will end at the same place early next year. As of June 26, 2024, 93 countries signed up for the March and 70 nations endorsed the global peace rally.

The first global peace march in 2009 covered 400 cities around the world. The second global movement against non-violence involved 122 cities of 51 countries. The global peace activists are optimistic to achieve much in the ongoing 3rd edition of the march for ending violence and conflicts in many regions.

The office-bearers of the KPC informed the visiting delegation about the fundamental role played by the press club in the movement for establishing free and independent press in Pakistan, ensuring freedom of speech for the oppressed sections of society, and continuity of democratic dispensation in the country.

The KPC office-bearers told the global peace activists that the press club had always been at the forefront of the struggle to protect rights of the journalists and constitutional guarantee of free speech in the country.

“In a world where conflicts often overshadow harmony, the spirit of this march shines as a beacon of hope. Peace and non-violence are not just words; they are a universal language that transcends borders, cultures, and beliefs. This march reminds us that, regardless of our differences, we are united by a shared desire for a more compassionate, understanding and just world,” said KPC President Saeed Sarbazi in his remarks on the occasion.

“I am especially pleased to see this message resonate so strongly here in Karachi, a city that, despite its challenges, remains resilient and vibrant. The Karachi Press Club has always been a supporter of such initiatives, standing for freedom, unity and dialogue. We believe that every small step towards peace has a ripple effect, and we hope that this march continues to inspire change across continents,” he said.

He thanked the global peace activists for including Karachi in their international journey. “

The visiting delegation members included Rafael De La Rubia, Antonio Carvallo, Decler Hague, Federica De Luca and Tulsi Maya Sigdelis.