In affirmation of the Global Nonkilling Spirit, I began with a humble and sacred invocation:
In remembrance of all who have been killed,
of all the killers, and of all who have not killed,
and of all who have worked to end killing;
guided by the Global Nonkilling Spirit—ta
ught by faiths and found within—
we pledge ourselves and call upon all to work toward the measurable goal of a killing-free world,
with infinite creativity in reverence for life.
We call upon leaders and people everywhere to affirm this spirit
and to become centers of Global Nonkilling,
advancing a world free from killing.
This year’s theme, “Rejuvenating the Nonkilling Spirit,” calls upon us to transcend boundaries of belief, race, creed, and identity, and to elevate our collective consciousness in sacred reverence for all life.
In Remembrance
We paid our heartfelt tribute to cherished members of our nonkilling fraternity who are no longer with us:
- Prof. Francisco Gomes de Matos (1933–2025) — our beloved Nonkilling Poet Laureate, whose seminal work Nurturing Nonkilling: A Poetic Plantation continues to inspire humanity toward peace through language.
- Lou Ann Ha’aheo Guanson,
- Dr. Chaiwat Satha-Anand,
- Thomas Fee,
and other stalwarts including:
- Dr. A. T. Ariyaratne
- Prof. Johan Galtung
- Dr. David Krieger
Their enduring legacies remind us of a world envisioned in Prof. Gomes de Matos’s words:
“Peace. Nonviolence. Nonkilling — they preserve, protect, and prioritize life on Earth.”
In a world increasingly challenged by violence and killings —whether through war, terror, genocide, or ecocide—I made a call for more insights and engagement as these are invaluable for mass campaign towards the goal of a Nonkilling world.
CGNK Initiatives for 2026–2027
- Nonkilling Calendar of Events released on 28th June 2028
- New CGNK Centres now functional to be registered in Manila, Thailand and Australia
- No Guns No Ownerships for a Nonkilling World Campaign attached
- Appeal to UN Secretary General to end Middle East Conflict as attached
- Nonkilling Peace Academy Courses launched in Philippines
- Peace Nonviolent Mentor Mentee Project as attached
- Youth Nonkilling Poster Competition in select cities
- CGNK Thinkers’ Forum – fostering dialogue among young minds
- Book Distribution & Author Engagement Program in Bhopal
- Global Ambassadors for Nonkilling Peace (GANP) call for nominations
- Collaborations with international organizations and UN programs
- Creative and cultural outreach including competitions, workshops, and media engagement
- Nonkilling Enrichment Program for families and communities
- Proposed International Conference with the AUAP on Dec 4th and 5th at Bangkok Thailand.
These initiatives aim to nurture values of nonkilling compassion, leadership, empathy, and human dignity.
A Reflection for the Day Penned by me,
Let Us Uphold the Nonkilling Flame
Let us reaffirm the Nonkilling way,
A path of virtue where no lives are lost.
With steadfast hearts and minds aligned,
We rise above all fear and cost.Through wisdom shared and compassion deep,
We shape a world both just and fair.
Guided by light and conscious thought,
We nurture hope with tender care.Planting kindness in every mind,
A gentler, wiser world we bring—
Where every life is held as sacred,
And love transcends all suffering.
The highly distinguished Panelists & Speakers Included:
Dr. N. Radhakrishnan – Officially launched and released the new global Nonkilling Calendar for 2026.
Prof. P.B. Sharma – Addressed pressing climate challenges, ethical living, and leading the way with university-led nonkilling initiatives.
Dr. John Bellavance – Spoke on the intersection of physical wellness and the political "Headwind" philosophy to unify global governance.
Dr. Bill (Balwant) Bhaneja – Discussed advancing the nonkilling paradigm and expanding the vital reach of the Caribbean Center.
Dr. Joám Evans Pim – Highlighted driving forward CGNK’s core institutional pillars: Research, Education, and Action.
Christoph Barbey – Shared insights on UN representation, human rights text inclusion, and critical suicide decriminalization campaigns.
Dr. Evelin Lindner – Expounded on "Dignism"—the crucial framework of preventing humiliation to build life-affirming governance systems.
Dr. Roland Joseph– Demonstrated how French philosopher Edgar Morin’s concept of complex thinking mirrors Glenn Paige’s paradigm. He emphasized that because killing is a complex issue spanning politics, psychology, and public health, we must reject fragmented thinking and act collectively across CGNK’s global multi-disciplinary network to protect human life.
Dr. Vidya Jain – Advocated for utilizing core Gandhian principles to redesign individual consciousness and empower the youth.
Dr. Leslie Sponsel (via video presentation) – Explored the innate, deep-rooted universality of nonkilling already existing within human culture.
In her closing address Dr Katyayani Singh mentioned that the path to global peace requires a profound paradigm shift—moving from theory to a lived, global reality as she thanked everyone of the eminent speakers and participants from across the globe who were present.
