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Meral Celik - USA - World Children Day Youth Voices 2025
Journalists and Writers Foundation JWF#WorldChildrensDay2025 “If I had one minute to speak to the world, I would speak about the power of the new generation. We can lead humanity toward peace, equality, and justice. Young people today have the ability to build bridges, not only through dialogue, but through interfaith and intercultural collaboration that brings communities together. I have seen this firsthand at Peace Islands Institute NY where young people do more than talk; they share, learn, and build. They advocate for quiet voices, strengthen community bonds, and show that peace is something we create together. I believe thatRead moreShow less
#WorldChildrensDay2025
“If I had one minute to speak to the world, I would speak about the power of the new generation. We can lead humanity toward peace, equality, and justice. Young people today have the ability to build bridges, not only through dialogue, but through interfaith and intercultural collaboration that brings communities together.
I have seen this firsthand at Peace Islands Institute NY where young people do more than talk; they share, learn, and build. They advocate for quiet voices, strengthen community bonds, and show that peace is something we create together.
I believe that when we lead with integrity, when we listen to one another, and when we rise as one voice, we can build a united community and a better world. Together, we can create something extraordinary.”
- Meral, USA
“If I had one minute to speak to the world, I would speak about the power of the new generation. We can lead humanity toward peace, equality, and justice. Young people today have the ability to build bridges, not only through dialogue, but through interfaith and intercultural collaboration that brings communities together.
I have seen this firsthand at Peace Islands Institute NY where young people do more than talk; they share, learn, and build. They advocate for quiet voices, strengthen community bonds, and show that peace is something we create together.
I believe that when we lead with integrity, when we listen to one another, and when we rise as one voice, we can build a united community and a better world. Together, we can create something extraordinary.”
- Meral, USA
