Global Unity and Peace International Summit 2026 Launched, Stakeholders Advocate Peace and Religious Tolerance

Stakeholders have called for renewed efforts to promote peace, unity, and religious tolerance as the Global Unity and Peace International Summit 2026 was officially launched in Accra.

Speaking at the media launch, Founder and President of the Global Unity and Peace International Summit, Prophet Rabi, urged government, religious institutions, civil society organizations, and individuals to play active roles in fostering peace and harmony within society.

According to him, many communities are facing growing social challenges, including a decline in respect for authority, rising corruption, and increasing conflicts across the world.

“Respect among the youth for adults is declining, corruption is on the rise, and wars and conflicts continue to threaten societies across the globe. This organization was established to help address these challenges and promote peace, unity, and understanding,” Prophet Rabi stated.

He explained that the summit will serve as a platform for dialogue and collaboration among key stakeholders to address issues that threaten social cohesion and development.

“Peace is not the responsibility of government alone. Religious institutions, organizations, traditional leaders, and every citizen have a role to play in building a peaceful and tolerant society,” he added.

As part of the launch, a Peace Charter Book was unveiled by Dr. Nana Mprem, Chief of Ekumfi Esam. He emphasized that peace, unity, and cooperation are indispensable for the survival and progress of every society.

“Peace is built on four pillars: truth, justice, love, and freedom. When any of these pillars is missing, conflict becomes inevitable,” Dr. Nana Mprem noted.

He further cautioned against excessive partisan politics, stressing that it often undermines national development.

“Unnecessary party politics affects development and impedes progress. We must place national interest above political differences if we want to move forward as a people,” he said.

Representing the Dormaahene, Nana Akosua Kumi Yeboah, Dormaa Akyempemhemaa, described peace as the bedrock of national development and social transformation.

“Peace remains the solid foundation upon which progress is built. Without peace, no nation can achieve meaningful development,” she stated.

She also expressed concern about the misuse of freedom of speech, noting that some individuals use it to disrespect elders and undermine societal values.

“Freedom of speech is important, but it should be exercised responsibly. We must not use it as a tool to insult elders or create divisions within society,” she cautioned.

The queen mother further called on the media to contribute positively to nation-building.

“The media must be agents of peace and development. Their platforms should be used to educate, unite, and inspire citizens rather than promote conflict and hostility,” she added.

Media personality Akwesi Agyeman also urged media organizations and practitioners to exercise professionalism in content creation and dissemination.

“The media wields enormous influence. We must regulate our content and ensure that what we publish or broadcast does not fuel tensions or conflicts,” he advised.

The Global Unity and Peace International Summit 2026 is expected to bring together government officials, traditional and religious leaders, civil society organizations, media practitioners, and development partners to discuss practical solutions for strengthening peace, unity, and social cohesion.

Organizers believe the initiative will contribute significantly to promoting dialogue, mutual understanding, and sustainable development in Ghana and beyond.