Dehradun, India | June 18, 2026
The International Summit Council for Peace (ISCP), in collaboration with the Universal Peace Federation (UPF), organized a prestigious international webinar on 18 June 2026 under the theme “The Future of the Rules-Based World Order: Where Do We Go From Here?”. The webinar brought together nearly 300 distinguished participants, including former Presidents, global leaders, researchers, scholars, scientists, diplomats, educators, and peace advocates from different regions of the world.
The event featured eminent speakers including H.E. Dr. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, former President of the Philippines, H.E. Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, former President of Nigeria, H.E. Dr. Anthony Carmona, former President of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. Tageldin Ibrahim Hamad, International President of the Universal Peace Federation, and Dr. Franco Famularo, Global Coordinator of the International Summit Council for Peace. The discussions focused on strengthening global cooperation, addressing emerging international challenges, and promoting peace through dialogue and shared leadership.
Representing India, Ramesh Prasad Badoni, IT Faculty at SCERT Uttarakhand, researcher, National ICT Awardee, and Fulbright Scholar, actively participated in the webinar. During the interactive session, he raised an important question on the role of education in building a peaceful future:
"How can education systems be redesigned to cultivate values of peace, empathy, intercultural understanding, and responsible global citizenship among young people?"
Responding to the question raised by Ramesh Prasad Badoni on redesigning education systems for peace, empathy, and global citizenship, Dr. Tageldin Ibrahim Hamad emphasized that education should not focus solely on technology and academic achievement. He stated that while technology is important, the foundation of education must remain rooted in values, compassion, character, and humanity. According to him, peace begins when learners develop empathy, respect for diversity, and concern for others. He stressed that schools and universities should nurture these human values alongside modern knowledge and digital skills.
"Technology can support education, but values, compassion, and character must remain at its heart. A peaceful future also requires greater participation of women, whose wisdom and leadership are essential for building harmonious societies." — Dr. Tageldin Ibrahim Hamad, International President, Universal Peace Federation.
Dr. Hamad also highlighted the vital role of women in building peaceful societies. He noted that women often demonstrate greater compassion, wisdom, patience, and commitment to community welfare. Therefore, he advocated for stronger representation of women in leadership, governance, education, peace-building initiatives, and decision-making processes at all levels. He remarked that many of the world's challenges could be addressed more effectively when women are empowered to participate fully in shaping policies and social development. His message reinforced the belief that a peaceful and sustainable future depends on both value-based education and the meaningful inclusion of women as leaders and change-makers.
The International Summit Council for Peace (ISCP) was established in 2019 to bring together current and former heads of state and government to explore solutions to critical global challenges such as climate change, conflicts, poverty, corruption, and family breakdown. ISCP promotes the principles of interdependence, mutual prosperity, and universal values in its efforts to build a peaceful and prosperous world.
The webinar concluded with a collective call for stronger international cooperation, ethical leadership, and education-driven peacebuilding initiatives to create a more harmonious future for humanity.
