Global Diplomatic Envoy to AU and UN rings Peace Bell at 2023 World Summit of Peace and Love
Professor Dr. Samuel N Jacobs-Abbey, a prominent scholar and global diplomatic envoy to the African Union and the United Nations, recently had the privilege of ringing the Peace Bell at the 2023 World Summit of Peace and Love held in Washington DC.
As a lifelong advocate for peace and social justice, Dr. Jacobs-Abbey’s work has been dedicated to promoting intercultural understanding and building bridges across communities to create a better world where all people can live in harmony and peace.
In his role as a scholar, educator, and social entrepreneur, Dr. Jacobs-Abbey has been a fervent advocate for sustainable development and peace-building initiatives.
He believes that education is a powerful tool for social change and that it is essential to creating a more peaceful and equitable world. Dr. Jacobs-Abbey has worked with a diverse range of organizations, including the United Nations, African Girl Hope Foundation, Girls Excellence Movement, The Jacobs-Abbey Global Institute for Leadership Studies, Children of the Earth Inc.
One Humanity Institute, and the African Union, on initiatives aimed at advancing sustainable development and promoting peace and stability in Africa and beyond.
“As a lifelong advocate for peace and social justice, I have dedicated my life’s work to promoting intercultural understanding, fostering respect for human dignity, and building bridges across communities.
Through my academic research, public speaking engagements, and community outreach initiatives, I have striven to create a better world where all people can live in harmony and peace.
Over the years, I have seen firsthand the devastating effects of war, conflict, and violence on communities around the world. From the ravages of poverty and disease to the trauma of displacement and exile, the human toll of these crises is immeasurable. And yet, despite these challenges, I have always remained hopeful that a more peaceful and just world is possible.
For me, ringing the Bell of Peace at FOWAL’s 2023 World Summit of Peace and Love in Washington DC was a powerful symbol of that hope.
It was a moment to pause and reflect on the power of collective action, and to remember that even in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges, change is possible.
As I rang the bell, I felt a sense of solidarity with the other influential leaders who had come before me, and a renewed commitment to the cause of peace.”
Dr. Jacobs-Abbey’s ringing of the Peace Bell was a powerful symbol of hope and unity.
The Peace Bell is a reminder that peace is not just the absence of conflict but the presence of harmony, understanding, and compassion.
The bell ringing was a call to action for everyone to work together towards a future of peace, love, and conscience for all. Dr. Jacobs-Abbey believes that each and every one of us has a responsibility to work towards creating a more peaceful and just world and that the ringing of the Peace Bell is a powerful reminder of this responsibility.
Dr. Jacobs-Abbey expressed his gratitude to Dr. Hong Tao-Tze, the founder of the Federation of World Peace and Love, and Mayor Cashenna Cross, the Mayor of City of Glenarden, for their leadership in creating this initiative. He also emphasized the importance of coming together and raising our voices for peace, as it can build a brighter future for all people.
“Moving forward, I believe that it is incumbent upon all of us to continue to work towards a culture of peace and love. Whether through grassroots activism, policy advocacy, or cultural exchange initiatives, there are many ways that we can make a positive impact in our communities and beyond.
By coming together and raising our voices for peace, we can build a brighter future for all people.
As I stood before the peace bell, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of awe and humility.
Being the 492nd influential leader in the world to ring the bell and make a global wish for peace, love, and conscience was a profound moment that I will never forget.”
Dr. Jacobs-Abbey’s ringing of the Peace Bell at the 2023 World Summit of Peace and Love was a profound moment that highlighted the importance of working together towards a common goal.
He believes that initiatives like this are powerful reminders of the responsibility we all have to create a more peaceful and harmonious world.
Dr. Jacobs-Abbey is committed to continuing his work towards this goal and hopes that others will join him in the effort to create a more peaceful and just world.
He is also an adjunct professor of Corporate Governance at Morris Brown College, a historically Black College base in Atlanta.
In addition, Dr Jacob Abbey is the Executive Director of Jacobs-Abbey Global Institute for Leadership Studies and Global Diplomatic Council envoy to the United Nations and African Union.
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