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“We want a united & peaceful world” Appeal by 35,000 CMS Students on behalf of World’s two billion children and generations yet-to-be born CHAPTER — VI Extracts from some of the speeches and letters from the World Leaders and Chief Justices 1. Contents...... 2-9 2. Message from Mr Jagdish Gandhi, Convenor of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World & Founder – Manager of CMS...... 10 3. Speeches of H.E. Smt Pratibha Devi Singh Patil, addressing the Judiciary members assembled to participate at the 9th & 8th International Conference of of the World at President House, New & group photograph of 8th 9th ICCJW...... 11-12 4. Hon'ble Dr. Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of India ...... 13 5. Hon'ble Ms Justice Graciela Dixon, Former President of International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ) the then Former Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Panama and Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World ...... 14 6. Hon'ble Mr Justice P. N. Bhagwati, Former Chief Justice of India, Chairman, United Nations Human Rights Committee (Geneva) & Patron-in-Chief of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World...... 15 7. Hon'ble Mr Justice K. G. Balakrishnan, Chief Justice of India...... 15 8. Hon'ble Mr Justice V. N. Khare, Former Chief Justice, ...... 16 9. Hon'ble Mr Justice R.S. Pathak, Former Chief Justice of India; Former Judge, International Court of Justice; Member Permanent Court of Arbitration (The Hague) & Hony. Member of the Bench, Gray's Inn, London...... 16 10. Hon'ble Mr Justice Ranganath Misra, Former Chief Justice Supreme Court of India & Former Chairman of National Human Rights Commission of India & Former Member Permanent Court of Arbitration, The Hague, Netherlands...... 17 11. Hon'ble Mr Justice A. M. Ahmadi, Former Chief Justice, Supreme Court of India...... 17 12. Hon'ble Mr Justice J. S. Verma, Former Chief Justice of Supreme Court of India...... 18 13. Hon'ble Mr Justice R. C. Lahoti, Former Chief Justice of Supreme Court of India...... 18 14. Hon'ble Mr Justice C. G. Weeramantry, Former Vice President, International Court of Justice, The Hague & Advisor of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World ...... 19 15. Hon'ble Mr Justice B. J. Odoki, Chief Justice, & Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World ...... 19 16. Hon'ble Madam Justice Shpresa Becaj, Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Albania & Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World ...... 20 17. Hon'ble Mr Justice Abdou Kareem Savage, Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Gambia & Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World...... 20 18. Hon'ble Mr Justice Georges J.F. Stephen Moise, Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Haiti & Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World ...... 21 19. Hon'ble Mr Justice K. Lapinskas, President of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Lithuania & Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World ...... 21 20. Hon'ble Mr Justice Virjilijus Valancius, President, Supreme Administrative Court of the Republic of Lithuania & Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World ...... 22 21. Hon'ble Mr Justice Hasan Gerceker, First President, Supreme Court of Republic of Turkey & Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World ...... 22 22. Hon'ble Mr Justice Victor Nunez Rodriguez, President de la Corte Supreme de Justicia of Paraguay & Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World ...... 23 23. Hon'ble Mr Justice Trendafil Ivanovski, President, Constitutional Court of the Republic of Macedonia & Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World ...... 23 24. Hon'ble Mr Justice Jovo Vangelovski, President, Supreme Court of the Republic of Macedonia & Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World ...... 24 25. Hon'ble Mr Justice Vincent A. De Gaetano, Chief Justice, Courts of Justice of Malta & Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World ...... 24 26. Hon'ble Mr Justice A. Ranjan Perera, Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Seychelles & Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World ...... 25 27. Hon'ble Mr Justice Anthony Gates, Acting Chief Justice, of Fiji Islands & Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World ...... 25 28. Hon'ble Mr Justice Carl Ashok Singh, Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Guyana & Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World ...... 26 29. Hon'ble Ms Justice Joan A Sawyer – DBE, President of the Appeal Court of Bahamas & Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World ...... 26 30. Hon'ble Mr Justice Augustino S. L. Ramdhani, Chief Justice, Court of Appeal of Tanzania & Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World ...... 27 31. Hon'ble Mr Justice Peter S. Shivute, Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Namibia & Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World ...... 27 32. Hon'ble Mr Justice Y. K. J. Yeung Sik Yuen, Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Mauritius & Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World ...... 28 33. Hon'ble Mr Justice Prof. Abdul Salam Azimi, Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan & Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World ...... 28 34. Hon'ble Mr Justice Tete Tekoe, President, Supreme Court of Togo & Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World ...... 29 35. Hon'ble Ms Justice Vida Petrovic-Skero, President, Supreme Court of Serbia & Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World ...... 29 36. Hon'ble Mr Justice Godfrey G. Chidyausiku, Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Zimbabwe & Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World ...... 30

2 37. Hon'ble Mr Justice Cheick Dimkinsedo Ouedraogo, Premier Président de la Cour de Cassation of Burkina Faso & Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World ...... 30 38. Hon'ble Mr Justice Abderahim Bireme Hamid, President de la Cour Supreme of Tchad & Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World ...... 31 39. Hon'ble Mr Justice Andris Gulans, Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Latvia & Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World ...... 31 40. Hon'ble Mr Justice Luis Paulino Mora Mora, Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Costa Rica & Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World ...... 32 41. Hon'ble Mr Justice Lic. Ruben Eliu Higueros, President, Supreme Court of Guatemala & Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World ...... 32 42. Hon'ble Mr Justice Kemal Bedri Kelo, President, Supreme Court of Ethiopia & Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World ...... 33 43. Hon'ble Mr Justice Khojaev Izbillo, Chairman, Supreme Court of Tajikistan & Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World ...... 33 44. Hon'ble Mr Justice Derek Schofield, Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Gibraltar & Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World ...... 34 45. Hon'ble Mr Justice Galal Eldin Mohammed Osman, Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Sudan & Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World ...... 34 46. Hon'ble Mr Justice Adrien Nyankiye, President, Supreme Court of Burundi & Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World ...... 35 47. Hon'ble Mr Justice M L Lehohla, Chief Justice of Lesotho & Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World ...... 35 48. Hon'ble Mr Justice Khammy Xayavong, President, Supreme Court of LAO PDR & Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World ...... 36 49. Hon'ble Dr Justice Mario Fumo Bartolomeu Mangaze, Chief Justice, People's Supreme Court of Mozambique & Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World ...... 36 50. Hon'ble Mr Justice L.G. Munlo, Chief Justice, High Court of Malawi & Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World...... 37 51. Hon'ble Ms Justice Graciela Dixon, President of International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ), Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Panama and Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World ...... 37 52. Hon'ble Madam Justice Leslie M Alden, President, International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ) USA ...... 38 53. Hon'ble Mr Justice Ade Renner-Thomas, Former Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Sierra Leone & Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World ...... 38 54. Hon'ble Mr Justice , Chief Justice, Supreme Court of the Republic of ...... 39 55. Hon'ble Mr Justice Dr Jorge A. Subero Isa, Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Dominican Republic ...... 39 56. Hon'ble Mr Justice L. E. Unyolo, Chief Justice of Malawi ...... 40 57. Hon'ble Prof. Justice Simeon Gelevski, Chief Justice, Supreme Court of the Republic of Macedonia...... 40 58. Hon'ble Mr Justice Vivekanand Alleear, Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Seychelles...... 41 59. Hon'ble Mr Justice Ch. Ganbat, Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Mongolia...... 41 60. Hon'ble Mr Justice Faisal Ahamd Shinwari, Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan...... 42 61. Hon'ble Mr Justice A. G. Pillay, Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Mauritius ...... 42 62. Hon'ble Mr Justice Fatkhullaev Salimboy, Chairman, Supreme Court of Tajikistan ...... 43 63. Hon'ble Mr Justice S.A. Brobbey, Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Gambia ...... 43 64. Hon'ble Mr Justice Anita Uscaka, Judge, International Criminal Court, The Hague, Netherlands & Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World ...... 44 65. Hon'ble Mr Justice J.B. Kalaile, SC, Acting Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Malawi...... 44 66. Hon'ble Mr Justice Jacobus P. Annandale, Judge & then Acting Chief Justice, High Court, Kingdom of Swaziland & Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World ...... 44 67. Hon'ble Mr Justice Hilario Davide, Jr., Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Philippines...... 45 68. Hon'ble Mr Justice Sonam Togbye, Chief Justice, Royal Court of Justice of Bhutan ...... 45 69. Hon'ble Mr Justice A.O. Conteh, Chief Justice of ...... 46 70. Hon'ble Mr Justice Sajjad Ali Shah, Former Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Pakistan...... 46 71. Hon'ble Mr Justice Pius Langa, Chief Justice, Constitutional Court of South Africa...... 47 72. Hon'ble Mr Justice Carsten Smith, Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Norway ...... 47 73. Hon'ble Mr Justice Bahauddin Baha, Acting Chief Justice & Head of Criminal Division of Supreme Court of Afghanistan ...... 47 74. Hon'ble Mr. Justice P.P. Miklashevich, Chairman of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Belarus...... 48 75. Hon'ble Madam Justice Vesna Medenica, President, Supreme Court of Montenegro...... 48 76. Hon'ble Madam Justice Zaila McCalla, O.J., Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Jamaica...... 49 77. Hon'ble Mr. Justice Ratko Vukotic, President, Supreme Court of Montenegro...... 49 78. Hon'ble Mr. Justice Brian George Keith Alleyne SC, Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Saint Lucia...... 49 79. Hon'ble Mr Justice Vytautas Greicius, President, Supreme Court of Lithuania...... 50 80. Hon'ble Mr Justice Ronan Keane, Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Ireland...... 50 81. Hon'ble Madam Justice Bosa Nenadic, President, Constitutional Court of Serbia...... 50 82. Hon'ble Ms Justice Sonja Brkic, President, Supreme Court of Serbia...... 50 83. Hon'ble Mr. Justice Vyacheslav M. Lebedev, Chairman, Supreme Court of Russian Federation...... 51 84. Hon'ble Prof. Justice J.S.D. Nicolae Popa, Chief Justice, Court of Cassation and Justice of Romania...... 51 85. Hon'ble Mr Justice Benoit I Wamba Bindu, First President, Supreme Court of Justice of Democratic Republic of Congo...... 51 86. Hon'ble Mr Justice Jean-Marie Ntoutoume, Premier President, CEMAC, Chad...... 51

3 87. Hon'ble Ms Justice Iva Brozova, Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Czech Republic...... 52 88. Hon'ble Mr Justice Dane Iliev, President,Supreme Court of Republic of Macedonia...... 52 89. Hon'ble Mr Justice Anthony Smellie, Chief Justice of Cayman Islands...... 52 90. Hon'ble Mr Justice Hovhannes Manukyan, Chairman, Court of Cassation of Armenia...... 52 91. Hon'ble Mr Justice Mitja Deisinger, ML, President, Supreme Court of Slovenia ...... 53 92. Hon'ble Mr Justice K. Osmonov, Chairman, Supreme Court of Kyrgyz Republic...... 53 93. Hon'ble Mr Justice V. T. Maliarenko, Chairman, Supreme Court of Ukraine ...... 53 94. Hon'ble Prof. Dr. Günter Hirsch, President, Federal Court of Justice of Germany...... 53 95. Hon'ble Prof. Dr. Lado Chanturia, Chairman, Supreme Court of Georgia...... 54 96. Hon'ble Dr Justice Armando Bermeo Castillo, Chairman, First Labour and Social Court of Supreme Court of Ecuador...... 54 97. Hon'ble Ms Justice Leposava Karamarkovic, President, Supreme Court of Serbia ...... 54 98. Hon'ble Mr Justice Syed J.R. Mudassir Hussain, Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Bangladesh ...... 54 99. Hon'ble Mr Justice Artemio V. Panganiban, Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Philippines...... 55 100. Hon'ble Mr Justice Valentin Sukalo, Chairman, Supreme Court of Belarus ...... 55 101. Hon'ble Mr Justice Farhad Abdullayev, Chairman, Constitutional Court of Azerbaijan Republic ...... 55 102. Hon'ble Madam Justice Eliska Wagnerova, Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Czech Republic...... 55 103. Hon'ble Mr Justice Jorge Alberto Aragao Seia, President, Supreme Court of Portugal...... 56 104. Hon'ble Mr Justice D.V. Fatiaki, Islands...... 56 105. Hon'ble Mr Justice Mainur Reza Chowdhury, Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Bangladesh ...... 56 106. Hon'ble Mr Justice Branko Hrvatin, President, Supreme Court of Republic of Croatia...... 56 107. Hon'ble Mr Justice Saliou Aboudou, President, Supreme Court of Benin ...... 57 108. Hon'ble Mr Justice Vitaliy Boiko, Chairman, Supreme Court of Ukraine ...... 57 109. Hon'ble Mr Justice K. M. Hasan, Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Bangladesh ...... 57 110. Hon'ble Mr Justice Data Seri Paduka Mohammed Saied, Chief Justice of Brunei Darussalam...... 57 111. Hon'ble Mr Justice Satnarine Sharma, Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Trinidad and Tobago...... 58 112. Hon'ble Ms Justice Mary Ann G. Mc Morrow, Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Illinois, USA ...... 58 113. Hon'ble Mr Justice Ronald T.Y. Moon, Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Hawai'i, USA...... 58 114. Hon'ble Mr Justice E K Wiredu, Chief Justice, ...... 58 115. Hon'ble Ms Justice Beverley McLachlin, Chief Justice, Supreme Court of ...... 59 116. Hon'ble Mr Justice Robin Millhouse, Chief Justice of Kiribati and Nauru ...... 59 117. Hon'ble Mr Justice Mart Rask, Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Estonia...... 59 118. Hon'ble Mr Justice Konstantin Kemularia, Chairman, Supreme Court of Georgia ...... 59 119. Hon'ble Ms Justice Dorit Beinisch, Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Israel...... 60 120. Hon'ble Mr Justice Batdelge Sondomdarjaa, Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Mongolia ...... 60 121. Hon'ble Ms Justice Dorothy W. Nelson, Judge, United State Court of Appeal, California, USA...... 60 122. Hon'ble Mr Justice L. M. Greig, Chief Justice of Cook Islands ...... 60 123. Hon'ble Mr Justice Reynato S. Puno, Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Philippines...... 61 124. Hon'ble Mr Justice Brian Alleye, Sc, Chief Justice (Ag.),Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, Saint Lucia, West Indies ...... 61 125. Hon'ble Mr Justice G.J.C. Strydom, Acting Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Namibia...... 61 126. Hon'ble Mr Justice Atthaniti Disatha-Amnarj, President, Supreme Court of Thailand ...... 61 127. Hon'ble Mr Justice Philippe Kirsch, President, International Criminal Court, The Hague, Netherlands...... 62 128. Hon'ble Ms Justice Rosalyn Higgins, Judge, International Court of Justice, The Hague, Netherlands...... 62 129. Hon'ble Ms Justice Daniel David Ntanda Nsereko, Judge, International Criminal Court, Netherlands ...... 62 130. Hon'ble Mr Justice M. Raymond Sayeman Bula Bula, Former Judge, ICJ, Netherlands & Member Permanent Court of Arbitration, Democratic Republic of the Congo ...... 62 131. Hon'ble Ms Justice Fatoumata Dembele Diarra, Judge, International Criminal Court, The Hague, Netherlands...... 63 132. Hon'ble Mr Justice Saiduzzaman Siddiqui, Former Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Pakistan ...... 63 133. Hon'ble Mr Justice Khalafall El-Rasheed Mohamed Ahmed, Former Chief Justice, Supreme Court of the Republic of Sudan...... 63 134. Hon'ble Mr Justice Hafiz EI Sheikh Elzaki, Former Chief Justice, Supreme Court of the Republic of Sudan ...... 63 135. Hon'ble Mr Justice S. W. W. Wambuzi, Former Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Uganda...... 64 136. Hon'ble Dr Justice Nasim Hasan Shah, Former Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Pakistan...... 64 137. Hon'ble Justice Dr. Adel Omer Sherif, Deputy Chief Justice, The Supreme Constitutional Court of Egypt ...... 64 138. Hon'ble Madam Justice Esmeralda Arosemena de Troitino, Vice-President, Supreme Court of Justice of Panama...... 64 139. Hon'ble Mr Justice Khampha Sengdara, Deputy Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Lao PDR...... 65 140. Hon'ble Justice Dr. Jaime Ampuero Garcia, Vice President, Supreme Court of Bolivia...... 65 141. Hon'ble Mr. Justice Alfonso Chaves Ramirez, Vice President, Supreme Court of Costa Rica...... 65 142. Hon'ble Mr. Justice Somboune Sonthikoummane, Vice President of People's Supreme Court of Lao PDR...... 65 143. Hon'ble Mr. Justice Giyoev Saifullo Nematovich, Deputy Chairman, Supreme Court of Tajikistan...... 66 144. Hon'ble Mr Justice Zaza Meishvili, Deputy Chairman, Supreme Court of Georgia...... 66 145. Hon'ble Dr Justice Parman Soeparman, S.H., M.H., Deputy Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Indonesia ...... 66 146. Hon'ble Mr Justice Mikheil Gogishvili, Deputy Chairman, Supreme Court of Georgia ...... 66 147. Hon'ble Mr Justice Adil Ahmed Abdullahi, Vice President, Federal High Court of Ethiopia...... 67 148. Hon'ble Mr Justice Nestor Niyongabo, Deputy Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Burundi...... 67 149. Hon'ble Mr Justice Sam Rugege, Deputy Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Rwanda ...... 67 150. H.E. Mr Justice Davone Vangvichith, Vice-President, People's Supreme Court of Lao PDR...... 67 151. Hon'ble Mr Justice D. M. Lewanika, Deputy Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Zambia ...... 68

4 152. Hon'ble Madam Justice Erna Hayriyan, Chairman of the Civil Court of Yerevan Armenia ...... 68 153. Hon'ble Mr Justice Hartman Longley, Judge, Court of Appeal of Bahamas...... 68 154. Hon'ble Mr Justice S.B. Domah, Judge, Supreme Court of Mauritius...... 68 155. Hon'ble Mr Justice Julius Ansah, Judge, Supreme Court of Ghana ...... 69 156. Hon'ble Madam Justice Gauri Dhakal, Judge, Supreme Court of Nepal...... 69 157. Hon'ble Madam Justice Sauda Mjaisri, Judge, Court of Appeal of Tanzania...... 69 158. Hon'ble Mr Justice B.S. Roy, Judge, Court of Appeal of Guyana ...... 69 159. Hon'ble Madam Justice Ingrid Mangatal, Judge, Supreme Court of Jamaica...... 70 160. Hon'ble Madam Justice Anabelle Leon Feoli, President of the First Law Court, Costa Rica...... 70 161. Hon'ble Mr Justice Dorjgotov Baasan, Judge, Criminal Court of the Supreme Court of Mongolia ...... 70 162. Hon'ble Mr Justice Evande Mwambo Paul R., President of the High Court, South West Province, Republic of Cameroon...... 71 163. Hon'ble Madam Justice Svetlana Krickay Mikhailovna, Judge, Supreme Court of Kyrgyz Republic ...... 71 164. Hon'ble Madam Justice Susan Chipswa Mavangira, Judge, High Court of Zimbabwe...... 71 165. Hon'ble Mr Justice Md Abdul Matin, Judge, Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh ...... 71 166. Hon'ble Mr Justice Kindji Tranquillin, Judge, Administrative Chamber, Supreme Court of Benin...... 72 167. Hon'ble Madam Justice Catherine Davani, Judge, National and Supreme Court of Justice, Papua New Guinea...... 72 168. Hon'ble Ms. Justice Qinisile M. Mabuza, Judge High Court of Swaziland...... 72 169. Hon'ble Mr. Justice Levan Tornike Murusidze, Judge, Supreme Court of Georgia...... 72 170. Hon'ble Mr. Justice Mohammed Zakeria Yacoob, Judge, Constitutional Court, South Africa ...... 73 171. Hon'ble Mrs. Justice Tungalag Chuluun, Judge of the Chamber for Administrative Cases of the Supreme Court of Mongolia...... 73 172. Hon'ble Mr. Justice Jose Raul Torres Kirmser, Minister and Former President of the Supreme Court of Paraguay...... 73 173. Hon'ble Mr Justice Pawan Kumar Ojha, Judge, Supreme Court of Nepal ...... 73 174. Hon'ble Mr. Justice M A Cheda, Judge of Appeal Supreme Court of Zimbabwe...... 74 175. Hon'ble Mr. Justice W.A. Atuguba, Judge, Supreme Court of Ghana...... 74 176. Hon'ble Ms Justice Tashi Chhozom, Judge, Thimphu District Court of Bhutan ...... 74 177. Hon'ble Ms Justice Joyce Aluoch, Head Family Division in Kenya Handling Family and Children's Issue, Kenya ...... 74 178. Hon'ble Ms Justice Maria Karaman of Councilor Of State (PhD UPL), Chambers for Environment and Sustainability of Greece...... 75 179. Hon'ble Ms Justice Romba Nee Yaneko Ruth, Judge, Supreme Court of Tchad...... 75 180. Hon'ble Ms Justice Ginette Hounsa-Afanwoubo, Conseiller a la Chambre Judiciaire de la Cour Supreme du Benin...... 75 181. Hon'ble Mr. Justice Abdusaidjon Gafurov, Judge, Supreme Court of Kyrgyz Republic ...... 75 182. Hon'ble Mr Justice Ivars Bickovics, Judge, Supreme Court of Latvia...... 76 183. Hon'ble Mr Justice R T Aninakwah, Judge, Supreme Court of Ghana ...... 76 184. Hon'ble Mr Justice C. V. Wigneswaran, Judge, Supreme Court of Sri Lanka ...... 76 185. Hon'ble Ms Justice Clotilde Medaegan Nougbode, President, Haute Cour de Justice, Benin ...... 76 186. Hon'ble Ms Justice Kulmatova Dilbar Sabirovna, Judge, Supreme Court of Kyrgyzstan ...... 77 187. Hon'ble Mr Justice Khojaev Salim, Judge, Supreme Court of Tajikistan...... 77 188. Hon'ble Mr Justice R R Mzikamanda, Judge, President of the High Court of Malawi...... 77 189. Hon'ble Mr Justice A. Caunhye, Judge, Supreme Court of Mauritius...... 77 190. Hon'ble Mr Justice Kenneth Mthiyane, Judge, Supreme Court of Appeals of South Africa...... 78 191. Hon'ble Ms Justice Feryal Daloul, Judge, Supreme Court of Lebanon...... 78 192. Hon'ble Mr Justice Top Bahadur Magar, Judge, Supreme Court of Nepal ...... 78 193. Hon'ble Mr Justice Doorjotov Altangerel, Judge, Supreme Court of Mongolia ...... 78 194. Hon'ble Mr Justice Kuenlay Tshering, Senior Judge, Royal Court of Justice of Bhutan...... 79 195. Hon'ble Ms Justice R. Makarau, Judge, Supreme Court of Zimbabwe...... 79 196. Hon'ble Mr Justice P. Lam Shang Leen, Judge, Supreme Court of Mauritius...... 79 197. Hon'ble Mr Justice A.M. Silungwe, Senior Judge, Supreme Court of Namibia...... 79 198. Hon'ble Mr Justice Samuel Lungole Awich, Judge, ...... 80 199. Hon'ble Dr Justice Xhezair Zaganjori, Judge, Constitutional Court of Albania ...... 80 200. Hon'ble Mr Justice Marc France Eddy Balancy, Judge, Supreme Court of Mauritius ...... 80 201. Hon'ble Ms Justice Alicia Martinez, Judge, Supreme Court of Philippines...... 80 202. Hon'ble Mr Justice Girish Chandra Lal, Judge, Appellate Court at Pokhara of Nepal ...... 81 203. Hon'ble Mr Justice E.E. Chulu, Acting Judge Incharge, Lusaka High Court of Zambia...... 81 204. Hon'ble Ms Justice Sophia Akuffo, Judge, Supreme Court of Ghana...... 81 205. Rt Hon'ble Mr Justice Marcus Einfeld, AO QC PhD, Judge, Federal Court of Australia...... 81 206. Hon'ble Ms Justice S. Peeroo, Judge, Supreme Court of Mauritius ...... 82 207. Hon'ble Ms Justice Hima Nalini Matadeen, Judge, Supreme Court of Mauritius...... 82 208. Hon'ble Ms Justice Ah Foon Chui Yew Cheong, Judge, Supreme Court of Mauritius...... 82 209. Hon'ble Mr Justice Devendra Pathik, Puisne Judge, High Court of Fiji Islands...... 82 210. Hon'ble Mr Justice Djalol Isroilov, Judge, Supreme Court of Tajikistan ...... 83 211. Hon'ble Mr Justice Kakov Mayaza Jean Eugene, Judge, Constitutional Court of Gabon ...... 83 212. Hon'ble Ms Justice Janina Stripeikiene, Judge, Supreme Court of Lithuania ...... 83 213. Hon'ble Mr Justice N. E. Dissanayake, Judge, Supreme Court of Sri Lanka...... 83 214. Hon'ble Mr Justice N. Juddoo, Judge, Supreme Court of Seychelles...... 84 215. Hon'ble Mr Justice Arsene K CAPO-CHICHI, Judge and Charge de Cabinet of President, Supreme Court of Benin...... 84 216. Hon'ble Mr Justice Mirza Hussain Haider, Judge, High Court Division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh...... 84 217. Hon'ble Ms Justice Consuelo Ynares-Santiago, Associate Justice, Supreme Court of Philippines...... 84

5 218. Hon'ble Mr Justice Laxman Prasad Aryal, Judge, Supreme Court of Nepal...... 85 219. Hon'ble Mr Justice Michael Kirby AC CMG, Justice of the High Court of Australia; One time President of the International Commission of Jurists; Laureate of the UNESCO Prize for Human Rights Education...... 85 220. Hon'ble Ms Justice Conchita Carpio Morales, Judge, Supreme Court of Philippines ...... 85 221. Hon'ble Mr Justice Bernardin Renaud, Judge, Supreme Court of Seychelles...... 85 222. Hon'ble Mr Justice Syed Muhammad Dastagir Husain, Judge, Supreme Court of Bangladesh ...... 86 223. Hon'ble Mr Justice Khesoe Prasad Matadeen, Judge, Supreme Court of Mauritius...... 86 224. Hon'ble Mr Justice Algis Norkunas, Judge, Supreme Court of Lithuania ...... 86 225. Hon'ble Mr Justice P. Edussuriya, Judge, Supreme Court of Sri Lanka ...... 86 226. Hon'ble Mr Justice Krishna Kumar Verma, Judge, Supreme Court of Nepal...... 87 227. Hon'ble Mr Justice S. K. Sinha, Judge, High Court division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh...... 87 228. Hon'ble Mr Justice Md. Awlad Ali, Judge, Supreme Court of Bangladesh...... 87 229. Hon'ble Mr Justice Sharada Prasad Pandit, Judge, Supreme Court of Nepal...... 87 230. Hon'ble Mr Justice Norbu Tshering, Judge, Royal Court of Justice, Bhutan...... 88 231. Hon'ble Prof. Justice Vytautas Piesliakas, Judge, Supreme Court of Lithuania ...... 88 232. Hon'ble Madam Justice Sharada Shrestha, Former Judge, Supreme Court of Nepal...... 88 233. Hon'ble Madam Justice Fatoumata Diakite, Vice President of IAJ and Judge, Supreme Court of Ivory Coast...... 88 234. Hon'ble Madam Justice Rosemary Weisgerber, PCJ, Provincial Court of Saskatchewan of Canada...... 89 235. Hon'ble Madam Justice Rolande Matte, Judge de la Cour du Quebec, Canada...... 89 236. Hon'ble Madam Justice Fernanda Cervetti, Judge, Tribunal Turin of Italy...... 89 237. Hon'ble Madam Justice Anelise Haasa de Miranda, Judge Labour Court of the State of the Para & Amapa Judge of Brazil ...... 89 238. Hon'ble Madam Justice Susana Medina de Rizzo, President, No3 del Trabajo Superior tribunal del Justicia de entre rios of Argentina ...... 90 239. Hon'ble Madam Justice Marianne de Rooij, Regional Director IAWJ of Europe and Middle East and Vice President, Amsterdam District Court, Netherlands...... 90 240. Hon'ble Ms Annabelle Desoiza, Registrar, Supreme Court of Gibraltar...... 90 241. Hon'ble Mr Justice Leonardo A. Quisumbing, Judge, Supreme Court of Philippines ...... 90 242. Hon'ble Mr Justice Richard Goldstone, Judge, Constitutional Court of South Africa...... 91 243. Hon'ble Mr Justice Krzysztof Skubiszewski, The President, Iran United Sates Claims Tribunal of Netherlands...... 91 244. Hon'ble Madam Justice Lucie Anne LaVigne, Judge, Court of Queen's Bench of New Burnswick, Canada ...... 91 245. Hon'ble Mr Justice Ministro Julio Ortiz Linares, President de la Corte Supreme Y Del Bolivia...... 91 246. Hon'ble Mr Justice Sylvester S. Mainga, Senior Judge, High Court, Namibia ...... 92 247. Hon'ble Madam Justice Norah Jean Francois-Amilcar, Judge, Haiti...... 92 248. Hon'ble Madam Joan Winship, Executive Director, International Association of Women Judges, USA...... 92 249. Hon'ble Mr Justice Charles D. Gonthier, Judge, Supreme Court of Canada...... 92 250. Hon'ble Mr Justice Terrence Higgins, Judge, Supreme Court of Canberra, Australia...... 93 251. Hon'ble Mr Justice Mohammad Shahabuddeen, Judge, International Criminal Tribunal for former Yugoslavia, The Netherlands...... 93 252. Hon'ble Madam Justice Paula Escarameia, Member of Permanent Court of Arbitration of Portugal...... 93 253. Hon'ble Mr Justice Sotos Demetriou, Member Permanent Court of Arbitration of Cyprus...... 93 254. Hon'ble Dr. Justice Luis Maria Ramiez-Boettner, Member Permanent Court of Arbitration of Paraguay...... 94 255. Hon'ble Mr Justice Fazal Karim, Former Judge, Supreme Court of Pakistan, Member Permanent Court of Arbitration, The Hague, Netherlands ...... 94 256. Hon'ble Mr Justice Suchinda Yongsunthon, Member Permanent Court of Arbitration of Thailand ...... 94 257. Hon'ble Mr Justice Karos Wolfke, Member Permanent Court of Arbitration of Poland...... 94 258. Hon'ble Professor Mohd. Olwan, Member Permanent Court of Arbitration, Jordan...... 95 259. Hon'ble Mr Justice V.S. Sirpurkar, Judge, Supreme Court of India...... 95 260. Hon'ble Mr Justice P.B. Sawant, Former Judge, Supreme Court of India...... 95 261. Hon'ble Mr Justice S.N. Phukan, Former Judge, Supreme Court of India...... 95 262. Hon'ble Madam Justice Fathima Beevi, Former Judge, Supreme Court of India ...... 96 263. Hon'ble Mr Justice PV Reddy, Former Judge, Supreme Court of India...... 96 264. Hon'ble Mr Justice Shivaraj V. Patil, Judge, Supreme Court of India...... 96 265. Hon'ble Mr Justice K. T. Thomas, Judge, Supreme Court of India...... 96 266. Hon'ble Mr Justice U. C. Banerjee, Judge, Supreme Court of India ...... 97 267. Hon'ble Mr Justice P. P. Naolekar, Judge, Supreme Court of India ...... 97 268. Hon'ble Mr Justice N. Santosh Hegde, Judge, Supreme Court of India ...... 97 269. Hon'ble Mr Justice N M Kasliwal, Judge, Supreme Court of India...... 97 270. Hon'ble Mr Justice S B Sinha, Judge, Supreme Court of India...... 98 271. Hon'ble Mr Justice B.N. Srikrishna, Judge, Supreme Court of India ...... 98 272. Hon'ble Mr Justice M. B. Shah, Judge, Supreme Court of India...... 98 273. Hon'ble Mr Justice A P Misra, Former Judge, Supreme Court of India...... 98 274. Hon´ble Mr Justice S.B. Majmudar, Former Judge, Supreme Court of India ...... 99 275. Hon'ble Mr Justice Syed Saghir Ahmad, Former Judge, Supreme Court of India ...... 99 276. Hon'ble Mr Justice V. R. Krishna Iyer, Former Judge, Supreme Court of India...... 99 277. Hon'ble Mr Justice K. Jayachandra Reddy, Former Judge, Supreme Court of India...... 99 278. Hon'ble Mr Justice Murari Mohan Dutt, Former Judge, Supreme Court of India ...... 100 279. Hon'ble Mr Justice A P Shah, Chief Justice of , India...... 100 280. Hon'ble Mr Justice M. Karpaga Vinayagam, Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court, India...... 100 281. Hon'ble Mr Justice Noor-e-Alam Chowdhary, Chairman A.A.I.F.R. and Former Acting Chief Justice, Calcutta, India ...... 100

6 282. Hon'ble Mr Justice Ashok A. Desai, Chief Justice of Uttaranchal High Court, India...... 101 283. Hon'ble Mr Justice I.M. Quddusi, Judge, High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, India...... 101 284. Hon'ble Mr Justice Devi Prasad Singh, Judge, Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench, India ...... 101 285. Hon'ble Mr Justice H. N. Tilahari, Judge, High Court of Karnataka, India...... 101 286. Hon'ble Mr Justice Kamleshwar Nath, Former Judge, Allahabad High Court, Lucknow, India ...... 102 287. Hon'ble Mr P.H. Parekh, President, Supreme Court Bar Association, India...... 102 288. Hon'ble Dr F. Sanger, Nobel Laureate...... 103 289. Hon'ble Mr Julius Axelord, Nobel Laureate...... 103 290. Hon'ble Prof. Charles H Townes, Nobel Laureate...... 103 291. His Holiness Dalai Lama, Nobel Laureate...... 104 292. Hon'ble Ms Marread Corrigan Magvire, Nobel Laureate...... 104 293. Hon'ble Prof. Dr. Richard R. Ernst, Nobel Laureate...... 104 294. H.E. Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, President of India...... 105 295. H.E. Bhairon Singh Shekhawat, Vice President of India...... 105 296. Hon'ble Mr Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Prime Minister of India ...... 106 297. Hon'ble Ms Sonia Gandhi, National Leader of India ...... 106 298. H.E. Boutrous Boutrous Ghali, Former Secretary General, United Nations Organisation & President of Egyptian National Commission for Human Rights...... 106 299. Secretary to His Holiness The Pope, Vatican City...... 107 300. H. E. Cassam Uteem, Former President of the Republic of Mauritius...... 107 301. H.E. Sir James R. Mancham, KBE, Founding President of Seychelles ...... 107 302. H. E. Milan Kucan, President of the Republic of Slovenia ...... 107 303. H. E. Ismail Gwar Gurealeh, President of Republic of Djibouti ...... 108 304. H. E. Mahinda Rajapaksa, President, Sri Lanka...... 108 305. H. E. Dr. Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda...... 108 306. H. E. Festus G. Mogae, President of the Republic of Botswana ...... 108 307. H. E. Sir Anerood Jugnauth, President of the Republic of Mauritius...... 109 308. H. E. Lucio Gutierrez-Borbua, President of the Republic of Ecuador ...... 109 309. H. E. General Emile Lahoud, President of the Republic of Lebanon...... 109 310. H. E. Sir Cuthbert Sebastian, Governor-General of Saint Kitts and Nevis ...... 109 311. H. E. Omar Hassan Ahmed Al Bashir, President of the Republic of Sudan ...... 110 312. H. E. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, President of the Republic of the Philippines...... 110 313. H. E. Ratu Josefa Iloilovatu Uluivuda, President of the Republic of Fiji Islands...... 110 314. H. E. Rafic Hariri, President of the Council of Ministers of Lebanon ...... 110 315. H. E. Mikulas Dzurinda, President of Republic of Slovakia...... 111 316. H. E. Alhaji Dr. Yahya A.J.J. Jammeh, President of the Republic of the Gambia...... 111 317. H. E. Emilio Mwai Kibaki, President of Kenya ...... 111 318. H. E. Dr. Janez Drnovsek, President of Slovenia...... 111 319. H. E. Janet Jagan, Former President of the Republic of Guyana...... 112 320. H. E. Hans-Adam II, Prince of Liechtenstein...... 112 321. H. E. Hon'ble Arthur D. Hanna, Governor- General, The Bahamas ...... 112 322. H. E. Sir Daniel Williams, Governor General of Grenada ...... 112 323. H. E. Ms Quentin Bryce AC, Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia...... 113 324. The Hon'ble Dame Silvia Cartwright PCNZM, DBE, Governor-General of New Zealand...... 113 325. H. E. Sir James B. Carlisle GCMG, KGN, GCQS, Governor General of Antigua and Barbuda...... 113 326. H. E. Michael Jeffery, Governor General of Australia ...... 113 327. Hon. Sir ColvilleYoung GCMG, Ph.D, Governor-General of Belize ...... 114 328. H. E. Jose Manuel Durao Barroso, Prime Minister of Portugal ...... 114 329. Hon'ble Portia Simpson Miller, MP, Prime Minister of Jamaica...... 114 330. Hon'ble Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam, Prime Minister of Mauritius ...... 114 331. H. E. Thaksin Shinawatra, Prime Minister of Thailand...... 115 332. H. E. Bernard Makuza, Prime Minister of Republic of Rwanda...... 115 333. Hon'ble Mr Khalid Bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Royal Court of Bahrain ...... 115 334. Hon'ble Mr P J Patterson, Prime Minister of Jamaica...... 115 335. H. E. Kjell Magne Bondevik, Prime Minister of Norway ...... 116 336. Hon'ble Mr W. Alexander Scott JP MP, Premier of the Bermuda...... 116 337. H. E. Patrick Manning, Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago...... 116 338. Hon'ble Mr Biance Matkovic, Head of the office of the Prime Minister of Republic of Croatia...... 116 339. H. E. Akil Akilov, Prime Minister of Tajikistan ...... 117 340. H. E. Samuel A. Hinds, Prime Minister of Guyana, South America...... 117 341. H. E. Surayud Chulanont, Prime Minister of Thailand...... 117 342. H. E. Baron Vaea, Former Prime Minister of Tonga ...... 117 343. H. E. Archibald Lesao Lehohla, Deputy Prime Minister of Lesotho...... 118 344. Hon'ble Dr. A. T. Ariyaratne, President, Sarvodaya International, Sri Lanka, Popularly known as Gandhi of Sri Lanka...... 118 345. Hon'ble Mr Tadatoshi Akiba, Mayor, Hiroshima, Japan ...... 118 346. The Rt. Hon The Lord Hameed of Hampstead, London...... 118

7 347. Hon'ble Mr Andrej Kalwas, Minister of Justice & Prosecutor General, Republic of Poland ...... 119 348. Hon'ble Madam Mukabagwiza Edda, Minister of Justice of Republic of Rwanda...... 119 349. Hon'ble Mr Abdullah Bin Mohamed AL-Yahya, Deputy Minister of Justice of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia...... 119 350. Hon'ble Dr Penuell Maduna, Minister for Justice and Constitutional Development, Republic of South Africa ...... 119 351. Hon'ble Madam Janat B. Mukwaya, Minister of Justice & Constitutional Affairs of Uganda ...... 120 352. Hon'ble Hassan Bin Abdulla Al-Ghanim, Minister of Justice of Qatar ...... 120 353. Hon'ble Mr Alberto Cecchetti, Minister of Justice of San Marino...... 120 354. Hon'ble Madam Mary Nagu, Minister of Justice of Tanzania...... 120 355. Hon'ble Mr O. Lavrynovych, Minister of Justice of Ukrain ...... 121 356. Hon'ble Madam Cathy Jamleson MSP, Minister for Justice of Scotland...... 121 357. Hon'ble Mr Bazuka M K Mhango M. P., Minister of Justice of Malawi...... 121 358. Hon'ble Mr Grzegorz Kurczuk, Minister of Justice of Republic of Poland ...... 121 359. Hon'ble Mr Agenes Vst Deveanadera, Minister of Justice of Philippines ...... 122 360. Hon'ble Madam Elizabeth Sussekind, National Secretary for Justice of Brazil...... 122 361. Hon'ble Mr Harka Haroye, Minister of Justice of Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia...... 122 362. Hon'ble Mr Hernando B. Perez, Secretary of Justice of Government of the Philippines...... 122 363. H.E. Nitya Pibulsonggram, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand ...... 123 364. H. E. Lyonpo Khandu Wangchuk, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bhutan ...... 123 365. Hon'ble Mr Dermot Ahern, T. D., Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ireland ...... 123 366. Hon'ble Madam Janet G. Bostwick, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bahamas...... 123 367. Hon'ble Mr Jérémie Bonnelame, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Seychelles...... 124 368. Hon'ble Mr General Marcel Ranjeva, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Madagascar...... 124 369. Hon'ble Mr Yusuf Bin Alawi Bin Abdulla, The Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs, Sultanate of Oman...... 124 370. Hon'ble Mr Eduard Kukan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Slovak Republic ...... 124 371. Hon'ble Mr Gerald M. Zackios, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Marshall Islands...... 125 372. Hon'ble Mr K. D. Knight, QC, MP, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Jamaica ...... 125 373. Hon'ble Mr Ali Said Abdella, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Eritrea...... 125 374. Hon'ble Mr Jaap de Hoop Scheffer, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands...... 125 375. Hon'ble Mr Wlodzimierz Cimoszewicz, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland...... 126 376. Hon'ble Mr Vilayat Guliyev, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan...... 126 377. Hon'ble Mr Thomas Y. Nimely, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Liberia...... 126 378. Hon'ble Mr Madan M. Dulloo, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mauritius ...... 126 379. Hon'ble Madam Dlamini Zuma, Minister of Foreign Affairsof the Republic of South Africa ...... 127 380. Hon'ble Mr Luis Ernesto Derbez Bautista, Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Mexico...... 127 381. Hon'ble Mr Branko Lukovac, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Montenegro ...... 127 382. Hon'ble Madam Leila Rachid, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Paraguay...... 127 383. Hon'ble Mr Blas F Ople, Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Philippines...... 128 384. Hon'ble Mr Bernard Bot, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Netherlands ...... 128 385. Hon'ble Mr Andrew Holness M.P., Minister of Education, Jamaica...... 128 386. Hon'ble Mr Danny Faure, Minister of Education and Youth of Seychelles...... 128 387. Hon'ble Mr Mario Katsang, Minister of Education of the Republic of Palau...... 129 388. Hon'ble Madam Constance T. Simelane, Minister of Education of Swaziland...... 129 389. Hon'ble Mr W. T. Sandriman, Minister of Education and Community Development of Suriname ...... 129 390. Hon'ble Mr Cristovam Buarque, Minister of Education of Brazil...... 129 391. Hon'ble Mr Micheal Browne, Minister of Education of St Vincent and Grenadies...... 130 392. Hon'ble Mr Michael Laimo, CBE, MP, Minister for Education of Papua New Guinea ...... 130 393. Hon'ble Madam Fadumo Sudi Hasan, Minister of Family Welfare and Social Development of Somaliland ...... 130 394. Hon'ble Madam Marian Hobbs, Minister of Disarmament and Arm Control of New Zealand ...... 130 395. Hon'ble Dr Rashid Hamad Moahmed Al-Hamad, Minister of Education and Higher Education of the State of Kuwait ...... 131 396. Hon'ble Professor Kader Asmal, MP, Minister of Education of South Africa ...... 131 397. Hon'ble Madam Francesca Michelotti, The Secretary of the State of the Republica di San Marino ...... 131 398. Hon'ble Mr Lic. Franciseo Dominguez Brito, Minister of Foreign Affairs & Attorney General of Dominican Republic...... 131 399. Hon'ble Dr Justice Jane Mayemu Ansah, Attorney General of Malawi...... 132 400. Hon'ble Mr. Tan Sri Abdul Gani Patail, Attorney General of Malaysia ...... 132 401. Hon'ble Madam Pendukeni livula-Ithana,MP, Attorney General of Republic of Namibia...... 132 402. Hon'ble Madam Judith Jones-Morgan, Attorney General of West Indies ...... 132 403. Hon'ble Mr Soli J. Sorabjee, Attorney General of India...... 133 404. Hon'ble Mr Vladimir Seks, Speaker of Parliament of Croatia...... 133 405. Hon'ble Mr W.J.M. Lokubandara, Speaker of Parliament of Sri Lanka...... 133 406. Hon'ble Mr Lawrence A. Joseph, Speaker of the House of Representative of Grenada, West Indies...... 133 407. Hon'ble Mr Aminu Bello Masari, Speaker of House of Representatives of Federal Republic of Nigeria ...... 134 408. Hon'ble Mr Ugen Dorje, Speaker of National Assembly of Bhutan ...... 134 409. H. E. Mr Abdelkrim Belarbi, Ambassador of Algeria ...... 134 410. H. E. Benjamin Ruiz, Ambassador of Peru ...... 134 411. H. E. Vera Barroulin Machado, Ambassador of Brazil ...... 135 412. H. E. Joaquim Ferrira Marques, Ambassador of Portugal...... 135

8 413. H. E. Pedro Gonzalez- Rubio S., Ambassador of Mexico...... 135 414. H. E. Zakaria Soemintaatmadja, Ambassador of Republic of Indonesia...... 135 415. H.E. Yasukuni Enoki, Ambassador of Japan to India...... 136 416. H.E. Benedetto Amari, Ambassador of Italy ...... 136 417. Hon'ble Mr Abdulla Abdulaziz Al-Mana, Counsellor, Embassy of the State of Qatar...... 136 418. H. E. Archbishop Pedro Lopez Quintana, Apostolic Nuncio...... 137 419. H. E. Ladislav Volko, Ambassador of Slovak Republic ...... 137 420. H. E. Eid Humood Al Qahtani, Consul General for the Kingdom of Bahrain ...... 137 421. H. E. Julio Faesler Carlisle, Ambassador of Mexico...... 137 422. H.E. Mr T.V. Rajeswar, Governor of , India ...... 138 423. H. E. M M Rajendran, Governor of Orissa, India...... 138 424. H. E. Vishnu S. Kokje, Governor of Himachal Pradesh, India ...... 138 425. H. E. M. M. Jacob, Governor of Meghalaya, India ...... 138 426. H. E. Lt. Gen. (Retd) S. K. Sinha, PVSM, Governor of Assam, India ...... 139 427. H. E. Justice M Rama Jois, Governor of Bihar, India...... 139 428. H. E. Suraj Bhan, Governor of Himachal Pradesh, India...... 139 429. H. E. T. N. Chaturvedi, Governor of Karnataka, India...... 139 430. H. E. Amolak Ratan Kohli, Governor of Mizoram, India ...... 140 431. H. E. Lt. Gen. K M Seth, Retd., PVSM, AVSM., Governor of Tripura, India ...... 140 432. H. E. S.C. Jamir, Governor of Goa, India...... 140 433. H. E.Syed Sibtey Razi, Governor of Jharkhand, India ...... 140 434. H. E. Babu Parmanand, Governor of Haryana, India ...... 141 435. H. E. S S Sidhu, Governor of Manipur, India...... 141 436. H. E. D. N. Sahaya, Governor of Tripura, India ...... 141 437. H. E. Nawal Kishore Sharma, Governor of Gujarat, India ...... 141 438. H. E. Kidar Nath Sahani, Governor of Goa, India...... 142 439. H. E. M.M. Lakhera Lieutentenant, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, Governor of Pondicherry, India...... 142 440. H. E. Mohammed Fazal, Governor of Maharashtra, India ...... 142 441. H.E. Mukut Mithi, Governor of Puducherry, India...... 142 442. H. E. V. C. Pande, Governor of Bihar, India...... 143 443. H. E. A R Kidwai, Governor of Haryana, India ...... 143 444. H. E. Lt. Gen. K M Seth, Retd., PVSM, AVSM., Governor of Chhattisgarh, Indi ...... 143 445. Hon'ble Mr Prem Kumar Dhumal, Chief Minister of Himanchal Pradesh, India...... 143 446. Hon'ble Mr Pawan Chamling, Chief Minister of Sikkim, India...... 144 447. Hon'ble Mr Neiphiu Rio, Chief Minister of Nagaland, India...... 144 448. Hon'ble Mr Bhupinder Singh Hooda, Chief Minister of Haryana, India ...... 144 449. Hon'ble Madam Sheila Dikshit, Chief Minister of New Delhi, India ...... 144 450. Hon'ble Mr Virbhadra Singh, Chief Minister of Himanchal Pradesh, India ...... 145 451. Hon'ble Captain Amarinder Singh, Chief Minister of Punjab, India...... 145 452. Hon'ble Mr Pratap Singh Rane, Chief Minister of Goa, India...... 145 453. Hon'ble Mr. N. Rangasamy, Chief Minister of Pondicherry, India...... 145 454. Hon'ble Mr Arun Jaitley, Minister Law Justice & Company Affairs, Government of India...... 146 455. Hon'ble Mr. H.R. Bhardwaj, Union Minister for Law and Justice, Government of India...... 146 456. Hon'ble Mr K Venkatapathy, Minister of State in the Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India ...... 146 457. Hon'ble Mr. Shri Prakash Jaiswal, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Government of India...... 146 458. Hon'ble Mr Shanti Bhushan, Former Law Minister of India...... 147 459. Hon'ble Mr Ram Jethmalani, Former Law Minister of India ...... 147 460. Hon'ble Mr Yashwant Sinha, Minister of External Affairs, India...... 147 461. Hon'ble Mr T. R. Baalu, Member of Parliament, India...... 147 462. Hon'ble Dr Karan Singh, Member of Parliament, India ...... 148 463. Hon'ble Major General B C Khandoori AVSM, Minister of State, Road Transport and Highways, Govt. Of India ...... 148 464. Hon'ble Mr Naranbhai J. Rathwa, Minister of State for Railways, Government of India ...... 148 465. Hon'ble Mr Manorajan Bhakta, Member of Parliament, India ...... 148 466. Hon'ble Prof. M. M. Agarwal, Member of Parliament, India...... 149 467. Hon'ble Mr Amitabh Bachchan, Former Member of Parliament and India's No 1 Matinee Idol, India...... 149 468. Hon'ble Madam Jaya Bachchan, Member of Parliament, India ...... 149 469. Hon'ble Mr Shatrughan Sinha, Member of Parliament, India...... 149 470. Hon'ble Mr Ananth Kumar, Member of Parliament, India ...... 150 471. Hon'ble Mr Fali S. Nariman, President Bar Association of India, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) India...... 150 472. Hon'ble Mr P. R. Dasmunsi, Member of Parliament, India ...... 150 473. Hon'ble Mr Gireesh K. Sanghi, Member of Parliament, India ...... 150 474. Hon'ble Mr Suresh Chandel, Member of Parliament, India ...... 151 475. Hon'ble Mr Vijay Darda, Member of Parliament, India ...... 151 476. Hon'ble Prof. Saifuddin Soz, Member of Parliament, India...... 151 477. Hon'ble Mr Mani Chernamei, Member of Parliament, India...... 151 478. Hon'ble Mr N C Borkakty, Member of Parliament, India...... 152 479. Hon'ble Mr Pawan Kumar Bansal, Member of Parliament, India...... 152 480. Hon'ble Madam Suryakanta Patil, Member of Parliament, India...... 152 481. Hon'ble Mr S.S. Palanimanickam, Minister of State For Finance Revenue, Government of India...... 152 482. Hon'ble Mr Tarlochan Singh, M P, Chairman National Commission for Minorities, India...... 153 483. Hon'ble Dr Akhilesh Das, Minister of State For Steel, Government of India...... 153 484. Hon'ble Mr Vilas Muttemwari, Minister of State, Non- Conventional Energy Sources Government of India ...... 153 485. Hon'ble Mr. Pushpdan Shambhudan Gadhavi, Member of Parliament, India ...... 153 486. Hon'ble Mr. Sushil Kumar Shinde, Minister of Power, Government of India ...... 154 487. Hon'ble Mr. Vasantrao More, Member of Parliament, India ...... 154 488. Hon'ble Mrs. Yashodhara Raje Scindia, Member of Parliament, India ...... 154

9 LAWLESS WORLD 2 BILLION CHILDREN MESSAGE FROM CONVENER...

36,000 Children’s Right to Nuclear Bombs OR a Safe Future

We want a united and peaceful world Appeal by 35,000 CMS students The global society is in a state of unrest, struggling with the problems that disunite thehumanrace.WeatCMSbelievethatUnityofHumankindisneedofthehour. World's two billion children are the common concern for all the nations of the world for their safety, security and welfare. City Montessori School (CMS) believes that “School must act as the Lighthouse of Society” and provide meaningful education, spiritual direction, guidance and leadership not only to students but also to parents and society at large. CMS advocates that a 'modern school must concern itself with the affairs of the age' and must also act as a powerful instrument of profound social transformation. Therefore , CMS being the biggest school of the world has taken up the cause of safe future for over two billion children of the world, and the generationsyet-to-beborn,bycreatingclimateforworldunityandworldpeace. We also believe that World Unity is a pre-requisite for World Peace which requires a bindingthreadtobringallhumanityunderoneumbrella. VictorHugosaidthat"Thereisonethingstrongerthanallthearmiesoftheworldandthatisanideawhosetimehascome." Nobel laureate in Economics, Jan Tinbergen said "Mankind's problems can no longer be solved by national governments. What is needed is a World Government. This can best be achieved by strengthening the United Nations system.” This is the idea whose time has come. In the present scenario CMS believes that it is necessary also to empower the International Court of Justice by strengthening the United Nations Organization to turn it into a government to prevent wars, resolve international disputes peacefully and legally, counter terrorism, ensure nuclear disarmament, conserve and protecttheenvironmentandevolveEnforceableWorldLawforsafeguardingthefutureofworld'stwobillionchildrenandgenerationsyet-to-be-born. WiththisendinviewweholdInternationalConferencesofChiefJusticesoftheworld,everyyearandhaveheldninesuchconferencesinthepasteight yearstosafeguardthefutureoftwobillionchildrenoftheworld. This chapter contains extracts from speeches made at such conferences and from messages received from Hon'ble Chief Justices, Presidents, Prime Ministers, Nobel Laureates and eminent personalities of the world supporting efforts of City Montessori School (CMS) for a better world. It aims at making the readers aware about the value of the conferences and the message the conferences convey so that more dignitaries and people associatethemselveswithCityMontessoriSchoolinitscrusadeofUnitingtheworld. Letalltherightmindedpeopleoftheworld unitewiththemovementoftheCMSandact! —Jagdish Gandhi Convener International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World (The World Judiciary Summit ) Founder-Manager, City Montessori School (CMS), Lucknow, India

All men should follow the policy of universal love and brotherhood and act according to the traditions and principles enshrined in their religion then no one shall bearanyanimositytowardstheother,Rama’sglorywillhelpobliteratealldifferencesinthisworld. —Tulsidas’s Ramcharitmanas (Bal Kand) The world is going up in flames - shower it with your mercy and save it, and deliver it, by whatever method it takes. The true guru has shown the way to peace, contemplatingthetruewordoftheshabad.NanakknowsnootherthantheLord,theforgivingLord. —Guru Granth Sahib “Peace is light whereas war is darkness. Peace is life; war is death. Peace is guidance; war is error. Peace is the foundation of God; war is a satanic institution. Peaceistheilluminationoftheworldofhumanity;waristhedestroyerofhumanfoundations.’’ —From the Baha’i Sacred Writings He shall judge between the nations, And shall rebuke many people; They shall beat their swords into ploughshares, And their spears into pruning hooks; Nation shallnotliftupswordagainstnation,Neithershalltheylearnwaranymore. —Holy Bible (Old Testament, Book of Isaiah) May in this world obedience smite disobedience, peace smite discord, charity smite miserliness, devotion smite pride, truth smite falsehood, righteousness smitewickedness. —Yasna 60.5, Afrinagann-I, Dahman LetnoonespreadanyhatredordisturbpeaceonEarththroughanyactofmalice. —Surah ‘Araf’ (Holy Qoran)

10 H. E. Smt. Pratibha Devi Singh Patil I am glad to meet you. Last year too, I had an occasion to interact with the President of India delegates of the International Conference of Chief Justices of the World. Conferences such as these, I am confident, provide an opportunity to the global judicial community to exchange ideas about recent developments in international law and practices.They are platforms for sharing of experiences in the implementation of international conventions in their respective countries through domestic legal structures. The drawing up of the Indian Constitution was an elaborate exercise. We had also looked at constitutions of other countries for this purpose. The Indian Constitution embodies the concepts of equality, liberty, justice and fraternity. It guarantees fundamental rights to our citizens and has, since its adoption in 1950, provided the basic framework for governance and dispensation of justice. In India, judiciary plays an important role in not only upholding the constitution and dispensing justice but also in bringing in principles of international law in their judicial pronouncements. The Judiciary has and will continue to be an important pillar of India's democratic framework. India has always believed that a peaceful world can be possible if it is based on the principles of equity, justice and fair-play. It has sought more democratic and representative multilateral institutions whether it is the UN Security Council or the World Bank and the IMF for dealing effectively with global challenges of peace, development and, in fact, for coordinated action for dealing with the current financial crises. Global issues require global consensus and concerted action by all countries of the world. One of the major challenges that confront the world is international terrorism and the Judges always think in a judicious manner and, therefore, your faculties danger it poses to human lives, with innocent people falling prey to terrorist when you come together will make the world think what is the greatness in attacks in many parts of the world. It is incumbent on the international community to ensure that there is an effective legal framework for the your message, what is the strength in your message and I think every prevention and elimination of terrorism. India has faced terrorism for over two country will have to ponder over this. decades. The recent terrorist attacks in India have escalated it to new levels The milk of human kindness flows in the heart of India, therefore, wherever and have profiled the cross-border linkages of the support that the terrorists there is any question of humanity, peace, brotherhood, India is always on the receive. Terrorism has ramifications for world stability and growth and hence, forefront. I hope if every country tries to bring in these principles in the an issue I believe which the Chief Justices of the World should look at as a education system of their country, because a child is the father of the man. If priority area so that the perpetrators, as also those who extend support to a child is taught right in the beginning when he is very small and young, what them, are brought to justice. is the importance of peace, what are the ill effects of violence and what role a The International Court of Justice in the Hague, which was established in child can play in future to bring about peace, I think the whole thought will 1945 as the principal judicial organ of the United Nations enjoys universal change and every country, the new generation, will think in a very support and respect. India is proud to have contributed to the working of ICJ constructive manner and they will come together to give our children a safe and three of our Judges have been its members. However, the recent period has witnessed the creation of a number of specialized regional and environment and safe future alongwith what efforts you are making . international courts and bodies. Along with it have arisen some concerns I think if we can also change and put in the education curricula itself, what is about the fragmentation of international law. Similar legal issues or disputes the importance of peace and non-violence, if the child learns from its could be subjected to interpretations by two different bodies, with potentially childhood, this will pay us large dividends. differing views. The challenge is to find a balance between, on the one hand, This is what is needed. You have all contributed in a great manner. I'm sure the need for diversity and specialized regimes and, on the other hand, the whatever resolutions you might have passed or whatever is the outcome, importance of maintaining an overall framework of international law that that is going to be very fruitful and is going to provide guidance for the whole offers a sufficient degree of coherence. world. I am confident that there would have been an occasion to exchange ideas on many such issues. I wish you all the very best in your endeavours. — Speech dated 6th December 2007 at Rastrapati Bhawan, New Delhi — Speech dated 11th December 2008 at Rastrapati Bhawan, Welcoming Chief Justices, Judges and other dignitaries who came to New Delhi, Welcoming Chief Justices, Judges and other dignitaries who participate in the 8th International Conference of Chief Justices of the came to participate in the 9th International World on Article 51 of the Constitution of India, Conference of Chief Justices of the World on Article 51 of the Constitution organized by CMS at Lucknow of India, organized by CMS at Lucknow.

11 H. E. Smt. Pratibha Devi Singh Patil President of India

H.E. Smt Pratibha Devi Singh Patil, President of India with the Judiciary members assembled to participate at the 9th International Conference of Chief Justice of the World at President House, New Delhi

H.E. Smt Pratibha Devi Singh Patil, President of India addressing the Judiciary members assembled to participate at the 8th International Conference of Chief Justice of the World at President House, New Delhi

12 Prime Minister

Shri Jagdish Gandhi Founder-Manager CMS & Convener of the Conference World Unity and Peace Education Department City Montessori School 12, Station Road Lucknow - 226001 MESSAGE

I am happy to note that City Montessori School (CMS), Lucknow, after successfully organizing seven International Conferences, is now organizing the 8th International Conference of Chief Justices of the World on Article 51 of the Indian Constitution. Article 51 of the Constitution of India is designed to promote international peace and security. India has always strived for promoting international peace and understanding and is committed to foster respect for International Laws. Conferences like these play a significant role in helping us understand each other better and motivate us in discharging our obligation to the people at large. I appreciate the School’s noble endeavour in bringing together eminent jurists for promoting international peace and in securing the future of our children. I wish the conference all success.

(Manmohan Singh)

New Delhi October 26, 2007

13 Hon'ble Ms Justice Graciela Dixon President of International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ) the then Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Panama and Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World (Organised by CMS, India)

An appeal “to jurists of the world” on behalf “of the children of the world” gave Dixon reason to hope, however. The City Montessori School of Lucknow, India, first called on the United Nations to establish a “New World Order” with enforceable international laws. Disappointed by the secretary general’s response, school founder Jagdish Gandhi reached out to the Millenium Summit of world leaders — and was again disappointed. Finally, he appealed to the “world judiciary.” The 7th International Conference of Chief Justices of the World, the largest ever held, convened in New Delhi in December 2006, to address the interests of “the world’s two billion children and generations yet-to-be-born.” “I asked myself — how could judges affect things?” Dixon said. “How could these children believe that simple human beings, ... who only have a simple responsibility ... could have an impact?” “I was not the only one to have such doubts. But despite our doubts, we were there.And we exchanged ideas, and it was said that we can change the realities.” Dixon also presented a keynote address last year at the invitation-only judicial conference marking the centennial of the American Society of International Law, held at Harvard University. ’There is an Expectation of Judges’ This week, the Panamanian chief justice said violence is not the only threat against people’s lives: Global warming is also a very real threat to humanity. “I think it has everything to do with what we do as judges,” she said. Judges address “not just how we relate to one another as human beings,” she argued, but also how we relate to the environment and “the possibility of continuing as part of this earth.” Violations of environmental law are “one of the main reasons for the global warming,” she later explained. “There is an expectation of judges ... we will be able to see farther, and we will be able to lead the way for a fair, just and peaceful world. ...Abetter world for our children, our children’s children, our great-grandchildren and children yet to be born.” Views expressed in Brooklyn Daily Eagle at , USA dated 19th May 2007

14 Hon'ble Mr Justice P. N. Bhagwati Former Chief Justice of India Chairman, United Nations Human Rights Committee (Geneva) Patron-in-Chief of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World Organised by CMS at Lucknow, India “We are all human beings born on this earth and we have to live together in peace and harmony. I feel very glad that Mr Jagdish Gandhi has taken up the challenge and has striven all these years to bring world peace, world order and world harmony through an international order which today seems to be a distant dream, but Mr Gandhi is a visionary, he is a dreamer and I am sure that with the support of all the right thinking men of the world, his dream will come true. One day, I am sure that all mankind will come together. If people have begun to think that there is something wanting, something lacking and that it does not produce any happiness in them but they do not know what is the solution and that solution can be found when we all stand together as one common humanity as we all belong to same one world ...” Message dated 28th November 2005 “Let me tell my brother Judges, the hands of a great judge are not tied. Throughout my career, I have never felt once that my hands were tied. You can always find ways and means, if you are creative, if you are imaginative and if you have the public interest at heart. Therefore, resolve to yourself that you are working for justice for not only for those who come before you, or can come before you, but justice for everyone, for the common man. I am very grateful to Mr Gandhi for giving me an opportunity to come here and speak to you. Environment is a part of human rights, it is a part of International Law and so also the Rights of the Child. Again, remember that all these things are interlinked. Not one right alone is sufficient; you have to enforce the entire arena of human rights, if you want to build a great society, a really human society, a society where there is no strife, no violence, a society where everyone cares for others and that is the vision of Mr Gandhi and I am sure that we should all strive our utmost to see that this vision is fulfilled. It is a duty of every one of us not only Mr Gandhi. Yes, he has taken the lead and shown us the way. He has dedicated his whole life to this cause and we must support him wherever and whenever we can. I am sure that one day, if we all dedicate ourselves to this cause, one day we shall be able to build not only a strong India but also a happy, united world where common humanity will be able to lead a happy contented life and enjoy his full human rights.” Speech delivered at the 6th International Conference of Chief Justices of the World (December-2005)

Hon'ble Mr JusticeK. G. Balakrishnan Chief Justice of India Chief Guest of the Conference at the Civic Reception organized by International Bench and Bar Association at Delhi in the honour of Chief Justices of the world who came to attend 7th International Conferences of Chief Justices of the world

I on my behalf and behalf of all Indians who are present here extend very-very hearty welcome to all of you. India is a peace loving country, believes in international relationship of all kinds. We welcome our guests. India has got a very good judicial system. We have got our finest written constitution.

Some of you all have been coming to India quite often, we would like to welcome you all again and again for attending this conference. I once again extend my hearty welcome to you and I wish you very nice stay in our country.

Speech dated 7th December 2006

15 Hon’ble Mr Justice V. N. Khare Former Chief Justice, Supreme Court of India

I would prefer to begin by referring toArticle 51 of the Constitution of India. This article articulates the essential link between the national politics and international obligations of the State. It directs the State to take all efforts to promote international peace and security, to encourage settlement to disputes by arbitration, and importantly, to faster respect for international law and treaty obligations. There is a direct link between “future” of a nation and the “present” of a child. A very young child has a constitutional right to develop his personality to the utmost and achieve his ideals/ and State has a constitutional imperative to ensure that appropriate and conducive atmosphere is being created for the said purpose. It is a wonderful opportunity and thrilling experience to be with you for sharing your vision of future and giving out my thought. I understand that the school, being the world’s largest school, is already on the Guinness World Record. I, however, feel that it would be more befitting if it finds its rightful place in the Guinness Book for its outstanding and constant efforts, year after year, to assemble as the largest gathering to awaken the conscience of the mankind to its obligations towards its own future generation. Speech dated 9th December 2006 delivered at the 7th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world

Hon'ble Mr Justice R.S. Pathak Former Chief Justice of India; Former Judge, International Court of Justice; Member Permanent Court of Arbitration (The Hague) & Hony. Member of the Bench, Gray's Inn, London The fundamental ethic expressed inArticle 51 describes a world order based on the principles of international peace and security. From the earliest times, the concept of a world order governed by law and assuring the welfare and happiness of its citizens has, in one form or the other, engaged world leaders and statesmen, jurists and philosophers. It was the reason given by history's great conquerors for subjugating vast regions and distant lands. Alexander sought to impress upon his ancient empire, the institutional values and social ethos of Greek society. Imperial Rome left more permanent imprint fromAsia Minor to Saxon Briton, and Roman law became a legacy to the civilized world. In the centuries that followed empires rose and fell, each aspiring to mould the world in its own image. Finally, it may be observed that in following the Directive Principles enshrined in Article 51 of the Constitution, India plays a vital role in promoting and strengthening a global order, guided and governed by international law. It is a global order where international peace and security provide the conditions for resolving international problems of an economic, social, cultural, or humanitarian character and for encouraging respect for human rights and for fundamental freedoms for all without distinction as to race, sex, language or religion. International law ceased long ago to be confined to the regulation of relations between states. It must now deal also, and in increasing measure, with matters concerning the welfare and advancement of the global community. The global dimension represents a major shift in the development and operation of international law, and it can be expected to become a predominant concern of the law. Message dated 23rd December 2001 at the 1st International Conference of Chief Justices of the world

16 Hon'ble Mr Justice Ranganath Misra Former Chief Justice Supreme Court of India & Former Chairman of National Human Rights Commission of India & Former Member Permanent Court of Arbitration, The Hague, Netherlands

What was being doubted five or ten years back has really come true in the sense that we have really become one world, one world by compulsion, one world by clamping of some thing over which you have no control, one world on account of the fact that if you don't do certain things together, humanity is about to perish, the homo sapien race might not be able to live on this planet. Violation of the ecology, the environment is not done within and if it is done in any part of the world it affects the entire globe. Therefore, time has come when we have become global without doing anything ourselves, and time has come when we cannot resist globalisation. Even if entire population of India (1/6 of humanity) jumps up to resist globalisation we will not be able to stop it. It is like a flood which you cannot stop. We have all lost our feet and we are all being carried away, a move of that type is operating. If that is operating we can end up as one and we can have one parliament. But as has been rightly pointed out by our speakers the time seems not to have come and it may take some more time to think of World Parliament. Speech dated 25th February 2001 On the occasion of the symposium organised by C.M.S.

Hon'ble Mr Justice A. M. Ahmadi Former Chief Justice, Supreme Court of India I owe it to the organizers of this function and to the 27,000 students of the City Montessori School (CMS) and in particular to Mr. Gandhi for giving me this opportunity to participate in this Conference. The scintillating performance through which the young students gave the call for peace and exhorted the judicial fraternity to endeavour to bring about peace through their pronouncement, has left a deep and lasting impression on my mind and so it must be with others. I congratulate them for their initiative. An environment has to be developed for multi-culturalism to survive and it becomes necessary for each individual country and its government to adhere to its obligations under international law. Speech dated 13th December 2003 at the 4th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world

Please remember that the First World War ended within four years, and the Second World War took a little longer time from 1939 to 1945. It ended then, but this one, which has perhaps taken a little longer, the international community is still struggling to deal with it, and does not see light at the other end of the tunnel, and it is therefore necessary that a very serious effort should be made to understand how to deal with this menace and that poses the question: is terrorism a disease? Or a symptom? If it is a disease, we must identify the disease, and like a cancerous growth remove it from the system. If it is a symptom, then also the symptom will not disappear merely by addressing the symptom. A boil may appear on any part of the body. You may dress it, you may remove the pus, and feel that it is gone, but so long as the disease remains within the system, that boil will again erupt somewhere on some other part of the body until you have been able to remove the disease altogether. Speech dated 14th December 2008 at the 9th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world

17 Hon’ble Mr Justice J. S. Verma Former Chief Justice Supreme Court of India

Future generations comprise of the children, present and those yet to be born. The present population itself is largely young. Globalisation is shrinking physical distances but tends to increase the distance between hearts, in spite of the above commitment. The concept of citizenship of the world in a global village can be realized only by treating all the children as members of one family. The concern for the children everywhere should be universal in the international community. It must not be left to the national governments alone. The voice of the international community is the assurance to prevent failure of the national institutions to discharge their duty of protecting human rights.

Speech dated 8th December 2007 delivered at the 8th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world

Hon’ble Mr Justice R. C. Lahoti Former Chief Justice Supreme Court of India

There could not have been a better place than India to discuss these issues, culturally and constitutionally. We believe in Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (the whole universe is a family). Our Constitution gives the same message. The preamble to the Constitution declares that India has been constituted into a republic for the purpose of achieving the goals of justice, liberty, equality and fraternity to all. Article 51 reads (the relevant clause which is the theme of this World Judiciary Meet): "51. Promotion of international peace and security -The State shall endeavour to - (c) foster respect for international law and treaty obligations in the dealings of organized people with one another; and encourage settlement of international disputes by arbitrations Our Constitution has a special feature. It contemplates not only fundamental rights of people and citizens but also contemplates 10 fundamental duties of its citizens. I may mention only three of them:- "(e) to promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of India transcending religions, linguistic and regional or sectional diversities; to renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of women; (f) to value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture; (g) to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wild life, and to have compassion for living creatures". Speech dated 9th December 2007 delivered at the 8th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world

18 Hon’ble Mr Justice C. G. Weeramantry Former Vice President, International Court of Justice, The Hague Advisor of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World (Organised by CMS, India) & Laureate of 2006 UNESCO Prize for Peace Education

Children are the greatest treasure entrusted to any generation and the care of future generations is our sacred trust. International law is concerned with the welfare of humanity as a whole and not merely with one generation. International law would be greatly lacking in its duties and perspectives if it confined its attention to the interests of those who are alive here and now. It needs to take into view the human family as a whole and the generations yet to come as part of the human family. Against this background it will be seen that the International Court which is the principal judicial organ of the world community is entrusted with a very heavy responsibility, for it needs to administer international law in a manner that is protective of the rights of future generations. I stress again that empowering the International Court does not mean empowering in the sense of giving it armed force but empowering in the sense of giving greater universal moral authority to its decrees – a moral authority which would extend so far that no nation or individual would want to incur the displeasure and contempt of the world community by acting in a contrary fashion. The City Montessori School is dedicated to this concept and what I have outlined is one of the most effective and practical ways in which the authority of the court in this regard can be enormously strengthened and rendered universally binding.

Message dated 13th December 2008 delivered at the 9th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world

Hon’ble Mr Justice B. J. Odoki Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Uganda Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World (Organised by CMS, India)

I salute and commend Mr Gandhi for his historic vision and mission to safeguard the future of our children born and yet to be born. I congratulate him and the CMS for excellent organization of the Conference which I have no doubt will achieve tremendous success. I cannot conclude my remarks without addressing the appeal of 32,000 children of City Montessori School, presented to the World Judiciary, on behalf of the two billion children of the world and generations yet to be born in order to protect their right to a safe ecology and safe future. Having perused the appeal and given it serious consideration, we members of the World Judiciary find merit in it and we accordingly grant it. We declare our strong support for the children’s call for enforcement of the United Nations systems and empowering the International Court of Justice. We accept the children’s submission that this is the only way to ensure a safe ecology and a safe future for them and also to protect their various rights. It is these conditions which will enable the children to grow into proper adulthood so that they can contribute their share in making mother earth a peaceful and prosperous global village. We the World Judiciary call upon all peace loving peoples of the world. Governments and Organizations to respect this solemn declaration for the purpose of promoting a safe ad secure future for our children and generations to come. The World Judiciary pledges to enforce this declaration whenever the occasion arises. Let us remember that the children are our future and our future is our children. Speech dated 13th December 2008 delivered at the 9th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world

19 Hon’ble Madam Justice Shpresa Becaj Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Albania Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World (Organised by CMS, India)

By being careful and conscious about the future of the children of our nation and those around the world, we raise our voice not only for assuring their protection, but also for reporting and condemning cases when these innocent human beings are made the subject of violence and abuses or are even subject to crimes against humanity. We strongly support each national and international court, including the International Court of Justice, to process any conflict which may violate the rights of children, provided that the procedures and decisions do not conflict with our Constitution and Laws. “The child is God's gift to the family. Each child is created in the special image and likeness of God for greater things; to love and to be loved” Speech dated 14th December 2008 delivered at the 9th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world

Hon’ble Mr Justice Abdou Kareem Savage Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Gambia Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World (Organised by CMS, India)

I tend to believe that in every generation God sends somebody who is gifted as it were, with a messianic vision, a messiah, a vision and a mission of some sort. Dr Jagdish Gandhi and family clearly have come to the world stage to tell us how we should live. How we should live in a spirit of camaraderie, oneness, togetherness, promote world peace, one government, one people. I have said that the plea of CMS students is so touching that I even suggested to Dr Jagdish Gandhi and the honourable master of ceremony here that the major cable networks at least should dedicate half an hour to beam highlights of this occasion to the rest of the world. People are sitting, getting and spending, 'laying waste their powers' - like Wordsworth said, not realizing that in this part of India, things are happening, and happening very powerfully. People are talking about peace, coming together and trying to see how the judiciary can salvage their own plights. Now, I agree entirely that you have placed tremendous premium on the judiciary. The judiciary, you see as the last hope for mankind, hope for children, 23 or 25,000 children, and millions yet unborn. Speech dated 15th December 2008 delivered at the 9th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world

20 Hon’ble Mr Justice Georges J.F. Stephen Moise Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Haiti Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World (Organised by CMS, India)

It would be ideal that the World live in perfect harmony and peace, without wars, without disputes nor conflicts of any kind. Rich countries should use the hundreds of billion dollars devoted to purchasing or making more and more sophisticated weapons and costly maintenance of troops abroad, they should use those skyrocketing amounts to alleviate poor people, help them get out of the state of poverty in which they are sunk. That help should not comprise of ridiculous alms which have no other goal but hurting the dignity of those who receive them, it should rather carry important and lasting investments that can generate as many jobs as possible; that will allow parents to provide food, clothing and medical care to their children, send them to school, for, they are their countries' future, the World's future. This is a dream that I would like to see realized within as short a time as possible; it is also a dream that I hope will be shared by the thirty two thousand children of City Montessori School.Thank you all.

Speech dated 15th December 2008 delivered at the 9th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world

Hon’ble Mr Justice K. Lapinskas President of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Lithuania Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World (Organised by CMS, India)

The future of mankind lies in children, thus, they are the most precious riches and, as it is stated in the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of the Child, mankind owes to the child the best it has to give. Children are our future and comprehensive and the best conditions should be created to them so that they grow up intelligent, educated, courageous and free people. Children are like a sponge which is ready to suck in our vices, but it is also ready to suck in the fundamental values of humanity—everything that we, the adults, can propose to the children.

Thus, the duty of every individual who feels responsible for the common future of humanity, is to contribute as much as he can to implementation of certain universal values, to educate a free and independent personality, who is able to choose meaningful objectives of his activity, who is prepared to learn constantly, who is prepared to improve himself and build his abilities, and who is therefore capable of integrating into society and who is genuinely ready to meet new challenges in life.

Speech dated 14th December 2008 delivered at the 9th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world

21 Hon’ble Mr Justice Virjilijus Valancius President, Supreme Administrative Court of the Republic of Lithuania Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World (Organised by CMS, India) I agree that the mission of the judiciary is to ensure and provide justice to one and all. What can judiciary do is to work to protect, to guarantee and to promote the human rights and freedom around the world and to ensure that the global human values are put into full use for the good of the entire community. I would like to add - the enforceability of law. To cope effectively with the legal problems in the whole world we need an effective law enforcement structure and mechanisms. There are and certainly will be new challenges, new unsolved problems in the global field of law, waiting for us, but I am confident that by joint efforts we will master them. The legislature, executive, judiciary and each one of us need to join hands and minds to provide the world not only with actual analysis, testimonies for all human values, bus also strategies how to safeguard basic values, the future of world's two billion children and generations yet to be born for the common good of humanity. “We do this not only for the present generation, but for all generations to come. There can be no task nobler than giving every child a better future”. Speech dated 14th December 2008 delivered at the 9th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world

Hon’ble Mr Justice Hasan Gerceker First President, Supreme Court of Republic of Turkey Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World (Organised by CMS, India)

I present my thanks especially to Jagdish Gandhi, who contributed his great efforts in organization of these conferences, and the organization team. While we are speaking of the necessity to adopt these children, this school here looks after a number of children that approximately equals to a city population (35 Thousand). In a way, they preferred working, over talking. I thank them, especially, for this holly mission. Children are all of our future. It is a big negligence for humanity to ignore the children and not to protect their rights. Because, children of today are adults of the future. Protecting and improving children's rights and to conserve them within the context of the international law should be one of our major goals. The aim of this action should be taking concrete steps for the children that are our future. Therefore, a committee which should be established as soon as possible should start working on this field. The ultimate goal of this action should be forming an International Court of children rights. Speech dated 14th December 2008 delivered at the 9th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world

22 Hon’ble Mr Justice Victor Nunez Rodriguez President de la Corte Supreme de Justicia of Paraguay Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World (Organised by CMS, India)

The Human Rights are now considered as the essential content, the substance of the democratic system; for it constitutes an impassable limit to any form of arbitrary use of power, based on the promotion and assurance of every person development without any discrimination, no matter the age group; girls and boys have the same human rights in general as the adults. But as children are especially vulnerable, it's necessary to award them concrete rights that recognize their need to receive a special protection. Speech dated 14th December 2008 delivered at the 9th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world

Hon’ble Mr Justice Trendafil Ivanovski President, Constitutional Court of the Republic of Macedonia Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World (Organised by CMS, India)

The noble effort of empowering justice systems worldwide and especially the International Court of Justice, is deriving from a distinguished educational institution, which offers the light of knowledge for numerous children. Investing in the education of future generations means that countries are putting solid, firm foundations for further growth of their societies. Progressive ideas and knowledge which are spread among young generations, have the embedded past generations' human civilization values, but also in them are reflected common contemporary problems, dilemmas and dangers that tackle the whole humanity. It is in the best interest of societies to use all available instruments, including the judiciary system to protect, defend and guarantee a world that will be heading a safer path, through enforcing respect of international conventions and their principles and values, promoting justice and human rights. On behalf of the Constitutional court of the Republic of Macedonia I would like to offer our wholehearted and full support for offering a legal application of the principles this Conference is promoting.

Speech dated 14th December 2008 delivered at the 9th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world

23 Hon’ble Mr Justice Jovo Vangelovski President, Supreme Court of the Republic of Macedonia Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World (Organised by CMS, India) I am impressed and excited from the enthusiasm, successes and acknowledgment of the noble work of City Montessori school. The topic of the conference has significant and vital importance in the face of current problems in the global world. It seems that picture for today's world is not a perfect one. The present days world is in a great turbulence. Terrorism is threatening the world peace all around. A series of bitter civil wars have torn apart countries struggling for social and economic independence. Many countries have had to make through transitions, sometimes painful in an increasingly globalism world developing. What is most important to note is that in this melting pot of changes, children are those who are most vulnerable and who have been the worst casualties. Therefore never it has been most important to ensure the children future and that the children right are protected and their interest promoted. It is felt need of today to be strongly determinate for peaceful world so all the individuals and children can live with less fear. Therefore as a representatives from the judiciary, with our dedication to justice, impartiality and obedience to important values of human rights and justice, we have the opportunity to contribute in respect of national and also international law.(the international treaties, Conventions in force, and general principles of law). For positive movement toward global justice, the International Court of justice should be an efficient instrument to stand for those goals and with it's own judicial practice and with the final word on international legal issues will contribute for international order and can positively and progressively influence the future of humanity. From the point of these highly moral and human incitements, the 9th International Conference of Chief Justices of the World may represent a great contribution and encouragement for affirming the safe future for the children in spirit of international respect and understanding between all nations. Speech dated 12th December 2008 delivered at the 9th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world

Hon'ble Mr Justice Vincent A. De Gaetano Chief Justice, Courts of Justice of Malta Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World (Organised by CMS, India) One cannot help notice in all this recurrent theme of “justice”, as if to underline that there can be no peace without justice. If we, as judges, manage not only always to administer justice by respecting the dignity of human person, but also manage to transmit to young people the idea that justice can, indeed, be administered by every person in his daily dealings with other persons, we will be investing in “ideals” and “principals”. It is important that these “ideals” and “principals” oftruth, justice, love and freedom - the cornerstones for peace - be implanted in every child and young person who will be the man, and possibly the politician, of tomorrow. We owe this to our children and to our children’s children. Speech dated 14th December 2008 delivered at the 9th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world “This 8th International Conference of Chief Justices of the World brings together judges and educators, the latter represented by the dedicated staff of the City Montessori School of Lucknow. It presents us with a unique opportunity to see how, through the process of education, educators and judges can work their way up to the highest international institutions to ensure constant and better respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms in the interest of the world's children and of future generations. In the words of a sixteenth century Spanish Jesuit and educator, Juan de Bonifacio: puerilis institutio est mundi renovatio – the education of youth is the renewal of the world. Speech dated 9th December 2007 delivered at the 8th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world

24 Hon’ble Mr Justice A. Ranjan Perera Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Seychelles Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World (Organised by CMS, India)

The Appeal by over 35,000 students of the city Montessori School, Lucknow, is heart rending. We ourselves were children in our lives. We would not have become what we are today, had we been, even partially, subjected to some of the injustices and abuses that most of the children of the world face in present times. The children of today are the citizens and leaders of tomorrow. They, and generations yet to be born, cannot be permitted to face a gloomy future. Amidst the threat of international terrorism, international drug trafficking, environmental degradation, global warming and armed conflict, children seek the assistance of the world judiciary to intervene on their behalf to agitate for empowering the International Court of Justice to safeguard their future. The mandate and jurisdiction of the ICJ have to be reviewed to make enforceable International Law, a reality. On behalf of the Judiciary of Seychelles I pledge my wholehearted support to the appeal of the students of the City Montessori School of Lucknow to empower the ICJ to safeguard the future of the two billion children and generations yet to be born.

Speech dated 13th December 2008 delivered at the 9th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world

Hon’ble Mr Justice Anthony Gates Acting Chief Justice, High Court of Fiji Islands Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World (Organised by CMS, India)

It has generally been acknowledged that there has been a decline in educational standards. The acquisition of real and deep knowledge of a subject is avoided in favour of superficiality. Education is skimmed, and what little is passed on comes not from libraries but from sitting close to a computer. The world's diplomats no longer seem to know much about the countries to which they are accredited. There are of course impressive exceptions. Knowing languages, though useful, can sometimes amount to mere presentation without substance. Representatives serving overseas in a foreign state need to know the history and the spirit of its people, its geography, and its economics, its customs, and indeed what makes its people tick. What is imperative for the task of preventing deterioration in relations leading to further conflict or worse, is a deep understanding of the country one is in. This depth is not easily reached.

Speech dated 13th December 2008 delivered at the 9th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world

25 Hon'ble Mr Justice Carl Ashok Singh Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Guyana Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World (Organised by CMS, India) I think anything that touches and concerns children must be important to every person who displays a sense of responsibility, who is a decision maker. Simply because the children are the world's assets and they are the leaders of tomorrow and we need to take care of them and in this context Mr. Jagdish Gandhi's pioneering efforts are praiseworthy. Because really this gentleman is a man of vision. Mr Gandhi has demonstrated a lot of foresight, a lot of thought and a lot of consideration for children of today's world and children yet to be born. Mr. Gandhi's goal is ideally a noble one. We may not see, or no one should think that it could be easily achieved, we may not see it in our life time but when ever it comes and it will come, Mr. Jagdish Gandhi would have vindicated his efforts. Views at the 7th International Conference of Chief Justices of the World These conference are undoubtedly intended to heighten and awareness in the global village about the need for universal peace and unity. The theme of the conference “Enforceable International Law is the idea whose time has come” assumes significance and vital importance in the face of recurring problems in the world, which on so many occasions created tensions and anxiety where many feared for their safety. These conference help to demonstrate the need for a new international order based upon clear, acceptable and enforceable international law. The hope of the students of City Montessori School, expressed for themselves, the children of the world and those yet unborn, is to live in a world of peace, secure from the threats of war, poverty, hunger and disease. Speech dated 10th December 2006 delivered at the 7th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world

Hon'ble Ms Justice Joan A Sawyer - DBE President of the Appeal Court of Bahamas Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World (Organised by CMS, India)

As a school (the largest of its kind), you are, of course concerned with the education of the next generation of citizens and you have day to day contact with future leaders so you have the advantage of seeing them develop as they grow up. It is logical then that you would be concerned about not only the pupils of this school (past, present and future) but also about the societies into which their various callings may take them and so you are concerned about the present and future well- being of children everywhere. Speech dated 10th December 2007 at the 8th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world It has been said by someone that’s children are our future’. Ifwe accept that statement as true, then each of us, especially judicial officers and peacekeepers - by whatever name called - must do our utmost to ensure that the rights of children are protected; that each child is given the best opportunity his or her society can afford, to reach their greatest potential as contributing adult citizens. Like a pebble thrown in to the sea, the ripples end, we know not where, let each of our individual efforts to bring peace through justice according to law, be those pebbles that eventually erode away the darkness of oppression of every kind Message dated 5th November 2003

26 Hon'ble Mr Justice Augustino S. L. Ramdhani Chief Justice, Court of Appeal of Tanzania Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World (Organised by CMS, India)

I have taken the U. N. Convention on the Rights of the Child (the Convention) as the premise of considering the empowering of the International Court empowering of the International Court of Justice (the Court) so as to safeguard the future of the two billion children and generations yet to be born. I submit that Article 34 of the Statue of the International Court of Justice, which allows only State to be parties before it, should be amended to accommodate natural and legal persons to be parties in matters of enforcing the Convention. By so doing the Court will be empowered to safeguard the future of the two billion children and generations yet to be born. The Convention on the Rights of the Child safeguard the rights of the child who must first know of its existence. Then the child has to be assured that its own state will respect and implement the Convention and that there is an international authority which can compel the State to do so. In that way it will be inculcated in the mind of the child the duty to respect international law and that will ensure world peace.

Speech dated 8th December 2007 at the 8th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world

Hon’ble Mr Justice Peter S. Shivute Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Namibia Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World (Organised by CMS, India)

We are delighted to be able to make a small contribution towards the realisation of a healthy and safe future for our children and generations to come. I know we have some of the world's legal giants in our midst, and so the experiences we share in this Conference must perforce have an enduring impact on the world legal scene and on our quest for a world fit for children. It has been said that children are the best things in life, and childhood is a special and unequalled experience that never returns. Every child is therefore entitled to a blissful childhood, surrounded by love and affection and, above all, protection. I do not think there is any faith or custom or tradition which does not call on parents and adults to protect, love and cherish children.The first statement in the preamble of the Charter of the United Nations is : We the people of the United Nations, determined to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war.. With this powerful preambular statement, the United Nations promised our children and generations yet to be born life, not war and suffering; love, not abuse. Speech dated 8th December 2007 delivered at the 8th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world

27 Hon'ble Mr Justice Y. K. J. Yeung Sik Yuen Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Mauritius Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World (Organised by CMS, India)

The City Montessori School (CMS) is hosting the 8th International Conference of Chief Justices this year. It is no mean feat to hold a Conference eight years running and Mr. Jagdish Gandhi, the Founder - Manager and convener of this gathering ought to be congratulated for this “idea” and for his perspicacity. Time is ticking away indeed and efforts must be made to patch up differences in conflict areas across the world and to negotiate some modus vivendi which will be beneficial to one and all. One way to defuse the bomb is through education in civics and human values to the children of today along the curriculum adopted by CMS.Someone started with 11 apostles and built up a revered world religion. Mr Gandhi has 32,000 missionaries together with a few Chief Justices to preach the good words that mankind is synonimous with love, respect, tolerance, understanding, generosity, compassion and caring. But Christianity is 2000 years old and I can only wish ourselves better success within a shorter time frame!

Speech dated 8th December 2007 delivered at the 8th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world

Hon'ble Mr Justice Prof. Abdul Salam Azimi Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World (Organised by CMS, India)

I am glad because I have been invited to attend this congress which is not held for political, military or economic purpose, but the aim of this conference, since its initiation up to now being the ninth round, has been humane and for the welfare and wellbeing of the world and humanity. In fact the the objective was not to address the issues related to the aspirations and ideals of the world's politicians and military but a discussion on the message and aspirations of the pure and innocent stratum of human society meaning two billion children and generation yet -to-be born. Once again I thank CMS that as a representative of two billion children it has invited all judicial leaders of the world in order to get their commitment for establishment of excellent growing environment and a bright future for them.As a representative ofAfghanistan justice system. I offer my appreciation and thanks and on behalf of judicial systems of Afghanistan for achievement of this holy goal, I promise that we put the contents of international conventions in the constitution of Afghanistan considering the spirit of two billion children and for generations -yet -to -be-born at the top of our priorities as a lofty goal. Message dated 14th December 2008 I believe that if every country in the world adopted a provision similar to Article 51 of India's Constitution, fostering respect for international law, the need for a centralized system may not be as prevalent. This school, on behalf of the world's two billion children, has petitioned the leaders of the judiciary throughout the world to unify to support actions that will provide a better future for them all, and for generations yet-to-be-born. If we are true to our roles as protectors of the rule of law and as protectors of our Constitutions, we will help your petition to become a reality. Message dated 28th October 2006

28 Hon'ble Mr Justice Tete Tekoe President, Supreme Court of Togo Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World (Organised by CMS, India) The topic of the conference is very current and deserves to hold our attention because of our loads. Can our exchanges reinforce this idea and convince controlling them of this reality that today more than ever time had just made respect the international standards without care of the resources and the means. I wish every success with the Conference. Speech dated 11th December 2006 delivered at the 7th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world

For instance within the framework of the possible UN reforms, we need to improve and empower further the International Court of Justice. WE need to apply our minds to allow, along with the Nations which refer to the ICJ,

— The specialized institutions such as UNICEF, the Geneva Committee on Children's Rights , Civil Society Organisations such as the NGOs to complain or refer to the ICJ.

— And also in most urgent cases, such as the malnutrition, child soldiers and need to protect the children during the armed conflicts, the ICJ may on its own file legal suits. Speech dated 14th December 2008 delivered at the 9th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world

Hon'ble Ms Justice Vida Petrovic-Skero President, Supreme Court of Serbia Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World (Organised by CMS, India)

This noble Conference by CMS is focused on the well-being of the child in the world. Having in mind the highest ranking, position I hold in the judicial branch in my country, I will use all my personal and professional influence to help realization of the protection for the child rights in the most efficient and comprehensive way, through the instruments of the national and international law, which could be directly applied in my country. I would like to use this opportunity to express my sincere respect and gratitude to Mr Gandhi and all those who have devoted themselves to this goal and all those that came here today to improve the lives of our children. I am indeed proud to be the part of this gathering today. Speech dated 10th December 2005 delivered at the 6th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world I would like to use this opportunity to congratulate to Justice Weeramantri on the UNESCO award for his efforts put in strengthening the culture of peace and tolerance in the world. At the same time, this award is great achievement for the City Montessori School, India and for all of us who have participated in various conferences of Presidents of Supreme Courts, from the first to this one. At the end, I would like to congratulate Mr. Gandhi and his associates for the very successful organization of the conference. Message dated 10th December 2006 delivered at the 7th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world

29 Hon’ble Mr Justice Godfrey G. Chidyausiku Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Zimbabwe Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World (Organised by CMS, India)

Among those to be commended are the students of City Montessori School, whose brave quest for peace for the present and future generations of the children has earned them many accolades, among them the UNESCO Prize of Peace Education 2002. These young people have done much to prove that children are indeed agents for peace. Representing as they say , 2 billion children of the world, the students have been passionate and fearless in their noble campaign. They have appealed to the UN Secretary General to facilitate the formation of a New World order. They have appealed to the world leaders participating in the millennium summit to support the formation of a new economic and political order and they have now appealed to the world judiciary to support the constitution of the world to enact globally enforceable laws to found to combat terrorism. Allow me to commend Mr Jagdish Gandhi and all those who stand as the inspiration and force behind the series of conferences held to date for the Chief Justices of the world, to further the very noble goal of fostering respect for international law. The call for the establishment of a World Government and World Parliament deserves the support of all peace loving and right-thinking citizens of the world. The Voice of the united world judiciary is indeed forceful and revered by other sections of the society, wheresoever situated and howsoever powerful. Speech dated 7th December 2002 delivered at the 3rd International Conference of Chief Justices of the world

Hon'ble Mr Justice Cheick Dimkinsedo Ouedraogo Premier Président de la Cour de Cassation of Burkina Faso Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World (Organised by CMS, India)

Violence is a form of expression that we condemn because it goes against the principle of human dignity; it is all the more shocking and unacceptable when children are targeted because children are vulnerable and weak. Unfortunately we are forced to note that violence is perpetrated daily against children all over the world. I would like to thank, once again, Mr. and Mrs. Gandhi and the entire team of City Montessori School for their struggle to strengthen International Law and to promote and protect globally children's rights. This international protection is at once a priority and urgent necessity at a time when children are falling prey to serious and unacceptable scourges which dangerously compromise their future. Speech dated 14th December 2008 Views at the 9th International Conference of Chief Justices of the World

30 Hon'ble Mr Justice Abderahim Bireme Hamid President de la Cour Supreme of Tchad Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World (Organised by CMS, India)

It may be recalled that a child occupies a unique and privileged position in theAfrican society. It is therefore an imperative to ensure peace, development and progress i.e. right to health care, education and peace, especially when the welfare and the progress of children are closely associated to the very progress of the nation. If the child is the future of every nation, he is also the builder of tomorrow and harbinger of hope for the future. Sacrificing the child tantamounts to sacrificing the future of mankind. Therefore there is an urgent need to mobilize all our resources for the promotion of a sustainable environment and the development of a country to ensure the welfare of children. Speech dated 15th December 2008 delivered at the 9th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world The fields which will particularly hold our attention at our meeting of this morning relate to the definition of the child, with the right to education, the right to the health and the special protection measures which concern the children requiring special protection and where figure the thorny question of the children in conflict with the law, of the taken refugee children and the children soldiers. Speech dated 10th December 2006 delivered at the 7th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world

Hon'ble Mr Justice Andris Gulans Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Latvia Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World (Organised by CMS, India)

I am very pleased, that people start to discuss and worry about such important thing as our future – children. But actually the problem is not only children's one, but of the whole humanity living on this earth. I agree that working together is one of the most important and clever ways to achieve better results. As it was mentioned in the petition huge amount of money is spent every year for the defense by various countries and of course it could be much easier to manage if all the countries of the world be united. Speech dated 11th December 2006

When I set out for my journey to India to attend this conference I did not have any idea that it would be so momentous. Therefore, I am very happy that I am a part of this great event. I compliment Mr. Jagdish Gandhi for organizing this conference that will have a lasting echo in the world. Mr. Jagdish Gandhi is doing a great service to humanity.

Views at the 7th International Conference of Chief Justices of the World-2006

31 Hon'ble Mr Justice Luis Paulino Mora Mora Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Costa Rica Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World (Organised by CMS, India)

The inter-connectivity that exists at all levels has resulted in the fact that our frontiers are disappearing and the threat against one becomes threat against all. The globalization implies, for example, that a major terrorist strike in any part of the industrial world can have devastating consequences for the welfare of millions of persons in the developing world.

International law to be fully enforced will need not only the support of International organizations but also requires that every state, through its internal law, functions as force multiplier in order to serve the principles and values pursued at international level.

Speech dated 9th December 2006 delivered at the 7th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world

Hon’ble Mr Justice Lic. Ruben Eliu Higueros President, Supreme Court of Guatemala Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World (Organised by CMS, India)

The efforts that City Montessori School has undertaken, with the purpose to cause only consciousness to the global community in the necessity to make positive the international law, to safeguard the boys and girls rights towards a safe helpful future, in a peace frame work internationally.

We support all the efforts that lead towards regulation and conduct control and international acts that attempt against humanity, because it will allow inheriting a better world for our children.

Speech dated 9th December 2006 delivered at the 7th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world

32 Hon'ble Mr Justice Kemal Bedri Kelo President, Supreme Court of Ethiopia Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World (Organised by CMS, India)

“The Charter of the United Nations expresses the noblest aspirations of man ... but these are ... only words; their value depends wholly on our will to observe and honour them and give them content and meaning.” It is with this spirit that I support the idea of enforceable international law. It is only fitting that CMS, which is a pioneer in the field of education and a recipient of the 2002 UNESCO prize for Peace Education, has taken it upon itself to advance the cause of peace through enforceable international law in the name of the children of the world. CMS is challenging us through its choice of the theme for this conference- "Enforceable International Law is the IDEA Whose Time Has Come." It, therefore, behooves us all to heed to this call and work towards its realization now. I wish the conference and the students of CMS every success in achieving the lofty goals of world peace and a safe future for children all over the world. Speech dated 11th December 2004 delivered at the 5th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world

Hon’ble Mr Justice Khojaev Izbillo Chairman, Supreme Court of Tajikistan Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World (Organised by CMS, India)

It should be pointed out that courts of all the states fulfil the only noble task, important for the society.They ensure the social justice in the society. Rights and freedoms of citizens are the highest value in the society, and their protection is an honourable task of courts of all the states. Therefore, courts should not be separated from each other by an impassable wall. They should be free and independent when carrying out their sacred and noble goal, and the international community should promote its achievement. speech dated 11th December 2005 delivered at the 6th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world

33 Hon'ble Mr Justice Derek Schofield Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Gibraltar Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World (Organised by CMS, India)

There has been a growing acceptance since World War II that there are certain fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual which cannot be subordinated to the power of the State. This acceptance has led to the creation of various international conventions and the setting up of international courts and Commissions. The challenges facing us to provide our children and our children's children with a world which is safe and secure are enormous. But it may be that the first steps have been taken, albeit hesitant and tentative steps, towards global peace. We must look at the progress which has been made in Europe and we must hope that the concept of unity can transcend continental and cultural barriers. There is an inexorable movement towards the universal acceptance of enforceable fundamental rights and freedoms. Much has been achieved in the past 50 years, but there is far more still to be done.And it is for judges and lawyers to play their proper part in working towards a safer world. Speech dated 10th December 2005 delivered at the 6th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world

Hon’ble Mr Justice Galal Eldin Mohammed Osman Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Sudan Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World (Organised by CMS, India)

I would like to express my appreciation, admiration, gratitude and thanks to the students of the City Montessori School who have been for us all a source of inspiration and optimism. Their dedication to the cause of world peace assures us that future generations are capable of addressing the imminent problems that endanger the very existence of humanity. The United Nations Organisation has played a relatively positive role in maintenance of international peace and security since 1945. Yet, the UN did not prevent loss of human lives in international conflicts and civil war. Worst, the UN failed to stop the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. The body of international law and particularly the Charter of the United Nations was not effective in halting and arresting violations and breaches. The Charter prohibited in clear terms recourse to war in settlement of conflicts. Regrettably that prohibition in so many instances echoed empty. The World Parliament envisioned by the organizers of this conference will positively contribute to this objective of adherence to the rule of international law. Being a world representative body, the World Parliament will ensure abidance and will do away with impunity. It will enhance the principles of equality and justice. The World Parliament will be both a result of and a cause for diffusion of the culture of peace. Speech dated 11th December 2004 delivered at the 5th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world

34 Hon'ble Mr Justice Adrien Nyankiye President, Supreme Court of Burundi Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World (Organised by CMS, India)

The UN Convention has prohibited war, it also prohibits any solution by using forces in its article 2. There are no conventional wars today but armed conflicts all over the world. The violence in today's society, whatever its forms may be, is illegal and illegitimate. The article 51 of the Indian Constitution should be one of the basis in favour of the creation of world legislative order in order to make an effort to respect an International law and work for its development. The members of judicial world must take note of this incontestable reality, in order to make universal justice a salutory issue of planetary population taken hostage by several calamities such as hunger, poverty, violation of human rights, terrorism, corruption and diseases such asAIDS etc.The present conference is a good departure that should be firm and determined in the objective. It would not be unfair to express my thanks to all people who have made the present conference possible. Particular thanks to Mr Jagdish Gandhi for his tireless efforts to make this conference a success. Let me tell him that his dynamism and high organisational quality has been felt even in the heart ofAfrica, I name, my country Burundi. Speech dated 13th December 2003 delivered at the 4th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world

Hon'ble Mr Justice M. L. Lehohla Chief Justice of Lesotho Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World (Organised by CMS, India) The issue of state responsibility should also be taken into consideration. A state is responsible if it fails to honour a treaty. The issues around the interests of children embodied in treaties should be treated with outmost responsibility by states. These issues of protection of children are becoming so deeply rooted in the conscience of mankind that they are becoming particularly essential rules of general international law. With these ideas in mind, Chairperson, and under guidance from Article 51 (c) of the Constitution of India, the State is charged with the responsibility to safeguard the interests of our children. Modalities like the World Parliament for Children could be looked into to achieve this noble goal. Speech dated 11th December 2004 delivered at the 5th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world

The time has surely arrived when the World Legislature should keep the law abreast of new needs in the international community, and it is necessary to have children representation in that forum. Equally important is to have the World Executive that should ensure enforceability of the international laws and rules and see to it that the laws are backed by necessary, practical sanctions and or punishments. The rule of law is currently at stake in international legal order especially with regard to protection of children. The moment has come for the renaissance ('re-birth') of the international legal order. We really need to re-trace our steps. The world Judiciary can undoubtedly be pioneer for the redemption of the international legal order in ensuring that children are given maximum protection and safeguards. The transformation of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is definitely one of the issues to be on top of the agenda. Speech dated 10th December 2007 delivered at the 8th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world

35 Hon’ble Mr Justice Khammy Xayavong President, People’s Supreme Court of LAO PDR Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World (Organised by CMS, India)

The Conference of Chief Justices of the World organized by CMS will pave the way to promote International Laws Enforcement and everyone, every country, must respect for each other's independence, sovereignty, so that in times to come a justice and peace to all of people can be ensured especially for safety to children and women all over the World. I believe that the work of CMS for peace and safety for people is not easy to do, so I would like to require for everyone to actively cooperate fighting for peace and justice for children and all of people. Mr Gandhi, I believe that the experiences from this conference will create a better climate from which we all will be benefitted. Furthermore, I also consider that this conference is a symbol for improving the cooperation between us for fighting against all kind of crimes and for Enforceable International laws in the future. Message dated 29th September 2003 delivered at the 4th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world

Hon'ble Dr Justice Mario Fumo Bartolomeu Mangaze Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Mozambique Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World (Organised by CMS, India) I would like, on behalf of the Mozambique Supreme Court and indeed on my own behalf, to thank Mr Jagdish Gandhi, founder and manager of CMS and convener of the Conference on Article 51 of the Constitution of India. My gratitude also goes to the authorities and people of this country for their excellent hospitality. Protecting our children against hunger, disease, violence, natural disasters and destruction of their environment, which this conference wishes to assume and promote, is provided for in international legal instruments like the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Universal Declaration of Children's Rights. Because the overwhelming majority of the states are signatories to these instruments and in favour of the law provided for in their constitution, it is obvious that the Rule of Law imposes upon all its rigorous enforcement. Judges are, in general, an important moral reserve in societies. The principles that characterize them, like independence, impartiality and exclusive obedience to law, make them a political and moral force capable of contributing, in a more and more integrated world, for the establishment of a new world order based on equality, solidarity and respect for universal values that improve relations among men. The idea of a World Parliament and Court for materializing the objective set here is, by no means, an utopia. Through international organizations, including the United Nations, it is possible to establish, as a first step, an International Parliament and Court, composed of entities with international repute, based on the simulation of actions that are peculiar to those bodies. By legislating and judging issues like hunger, violence, endemic diseases, destruction of the environment and other gross violations that affect humanity, women and children in particular, these would become decisions that, through the nature of their authors, could positively and progressively influence the future of humanity. We think that this could be an effective means to persuade nations to adopt, in the future, a true supra state Parliament and Court be able to contribute to better effectiveness of International Law. Speech dated 23rd December 2001 delivered at the 2nd International Conference of Chief Justices of the world

36 Hon’ble Mr Justice L.G. Munlo Chief Justice, High Court of Malawi Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World (Organised by CMS, India)

Mr. Convener, I wish to emphasize that I share the vision of your School that a 'school must act as a lighthouse of society and provide meaningful education, spiritual direction, guidance and leadership not only to students but also [to] parents and the society at large'. Ideally, that is what education ought to achieve: to create awareness and responsiveness to issues surrounding mankind. Through that approach, concerns of the World, where not eradicated, can be carried on from one generation to another for resolution. I hope we all know that there are various organizations worldwide including governments that deal with issues that your school is concerned with time and again. It is thus heartening and encouraging to note that members of the young generation are themselves taking an active role in such matters. Your school is calling on us, the Chiefs of Judiciaries individually and the judiciaries in their wholeness, to deal with matters of concern to the present generation and the ones to come at an international plane.

Proposed Speech dated 10th October 2008 for 9th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world

Hon'ble Ms Justice Graciela Dixon President of International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ) Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Panama and Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World (Organised by CMS, India)

I am very glad to see that the students of City Montessori School are a thinking lot. Their concern for their future is legitimate and the leaders of the world must take note of what they say. The leaders and the influential people of the world must take urgent steps to allay their apprehensions. After listening to them I am convinced that peace must be the priority of issues of the world. I am also impressed with the dynamic spirit of Mr. Jagdish Gandhi who has a lofty vision of a united world. He is genuinely concerned about the prevailing turmoil in the world due to conflicts arising out of very petty issues. I would say Mr. Jagdish Gandhi belongs to the whole world by his word and deed. Views at the 7th International Conference of Chief Justices of the World-2006 I am impressed with the work and contributions of Mr Jagdish Gandhi, an extraordinary personality. Though born in India he belongs to the whole world. He has the capacity to move the world. Another notable thing I have had the pleasure to observe is that CMS students have presented an emotional appeal to Chief Justices to draw their attention to their sense of insecurity. I feel that the students' appeal is sincere and justified and needs to be addressed with a sense of urgency. Message dated 9th December 2007

37 Hon’ble Madam Justice Leslie M Alden President, International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ) USA

Children don't have a voice of their own. Therefore, it is up to us to ensure that their concerns are addressed. We will succeed because we can teach our children that violence is not a solution to any problem. We will succeed because we can teach our children how to live in peace, and we must make this peace education a priority for our children. This is an important role for judges to play. As judges, we can help to save these children, one case at a time. As a child's right is vindicated in the court room, that message spreads out through the community, so that the cultural norm can change; change to a norm of eradicating violence — to a norm of no tolerance for violence. As judges we can recognize the various forms of abuse and ensure that they are redressed in court. It is up to us as judges to bring the special power of the law to bear on these cases. Judges can also play a role in the education of judges, lawyers and others who play a role in the judicial system, such as police officers and counselors. Education is especially needed in the areas of international law, fundamental human rights, and the recognition of human dignity, and its interplay with economic and social rights. Let's not give up, or give in to these problems, because we think that finding a solution is too difficult and complex. Rather, through meetings such as this, and through the dedication and commitment of leaders like Mr. Gandhi and those of you who have traveled here, we must keep moving forward. We will help our children and empower them to help themselves. We can begin by breaking the cycle of violence that hits them closest to home, and by wrapping the wide arms of the law around those who need it most. Speech dated 13th December 2008 delivered at the 9th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world

Hon'ble Mr Justice Ade Renner-Thomas Former Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Sierra Leone Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World (Organised by CMS, India) I must congratulate the conveners of this World Judiciary Summit for their foresight in bringing together the leaders of the Judiciaries from all over the world to deliberate on the theme for this year's Conference which is “Empowering the International Court of Justice to Safeguard the Future of the World's Two Billion Children and Generations Yet-to-be-born.”The cardinal role of the ICJ in enforcing International Law with a view to bringing about an era of peace and security must be recognized and given the preeminence it deserves if we are to ensure a safe future for these children. The children of my country Sierra Leone join the children of City of Montessori School, Lucknow, and indeed all the children of the world in appealing to all of us members of the World Judiciary, whether or not present here today to do everything we can to make their call for Enforceable International Law a reality. It is not enough to limit our efforts to our individual countries. The threat of international terrorism, environmental degradation, global warming and other climatic change leading to an eco-catastrophe transcends all boundaries. As so aptly put in one of our Conference documents, the common denominator is our children and future generations whose welfare should be our common concern. As in previous years, I wholeheartedly endorse the view that only Enforceable International Law duly enacted by a World Parliament can, inter alia, control such acts of inhumanity like those currently being perpetrated against the innocent children Speech dated 14th December 2008 delivered at the 9th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world

38 Hon'ble Mr Justice George Kingsley Acquah Chief Justice, Supreme Court of the Republic of Ghana

Mr Jagdish Gandhi is a fantastic person, his ideas are wonderful. I admire his courage, his determination and his commitment to the cause of World Peace. I think that this is not surprising that all of us who came here have really been congratulated by him and we hope that Mr Jagdish Gandhi would live for hundred and hundreds of years so that the idea that he has, will continue to survive. Views at the 6th International Conference of Chief Justices of the World The foresight of the organizers in bringing together a large array of international jurists, chief justices, distinguished world leaders, academicians and others, to deliberate on the need to pursue a legitimate and lawful means of achieving world peace, deserves praise and commendation. For in the face of the present violent and lawless world, international terrorism, armed conflicts, stockpile of nuclear arms, human trafficking, and other serious international crimes, there can be no pressing international issue than the need to find ways of bringing peace to mankind. The concern of the students of CMS, on behalf of the children of the world to safeguard their future in this violent world, is thus a genuine concern for all peace loving people of the world. I therefore fully endorse their concern and wish the conference all success. Speech dated 10th December 2005 delivered at the 6th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world

Hon'ble Mr Justice Dr Jorge A. Subero Isa Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Dominican Republic

To me this International Conference of Chief Justices of the World is an extraordinary event, convened to discuss the world unity and world peace. The City Montessori School has also suggested ways how peace and unity could be achieved. I feel happy that this school has taken the initiative of uniting the world as a prelude to lasting peace on this planet earth. It is praiseworthy that the school is educating its students about the great ideals of world unity and world peace.

I convinced that the impartial goal of Mr. Jagdish Gandhi will certainly bear fruit one day and that lasting world peace will be achieved as per his vision.

Views at the 7th International Conference of Chief Justices of the World - 2006

39 Hon’ble Mr Justice L. E. Unyolo Chief Justice of Malawi

I would like to express my profound gratitude to Mr Jagdish Ghandhi, Founder Manager of the City Montessori School (CMS) and his team at the City Montessori School for graciously inviting me to this conference. I feel greatly honoured indeed. I would also like to thank you for all the work you have done and you are doing to promote World Peace and to advance our understanding that a school must act as a lighthouse of society and provide meaningful education, spiritual direction and leadership. It also gives us an opportunity to reflect on the success and failure of the UN to maintain and strengthen universal peace. Indeed, new challenges have arisen that demand innovative strategies of enforcing international law. We live in an era where threats of conflicts continue to arise. We live in an unsettled age, beset by threats of terrorism, unilateral action by super powers, massive ecological destruction, unsustainable lifestyles, endemic poverty, disease, squabbles, wars, genocide, selective application of international law, and weapons of mass destruction (despite the end of the cold war). The risks our children and future generations face are, therefore, unprecedented. This scenario is attributed to the fact that the framers of the United Nations Charter failed to devise a 'common thread' for binding member countries into one global family. In the absence of a common thread the UNO has become an organization of disunited nations. The actions of the countries with veto power causes fear and suspicion among other countries that seek similar powers by resorting to unconventional and heinous means of conflict resolution. It is in this context that there has been a growing demand for more enforceable international law. I consider it a privilege to participate in the determined efforts that City Montessori School and other eminent personalities are selflessly making to safeguard the future of the world’s children, born and yet to be born.

Message dated 1st November 2004 delivered at the 5th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world

Hon’ble Prof. Justice Simeon Gelevski Chief Justice, Supreme Court of the Republic of Macedonia

With all my heart I wish this noble mission of City Montessori School to attract the support of world leaders, and that the dream of a World Parliament, responsible for creating the enforceable International law to safeguard the future of world's children, would soon become reality. We have arrived here from remote places, driven by a unique desire and common idea- to embrace the call of the wonderful children of the City Montessori School and its sponsors Mrs. and Mrs. Gandhi and, in the spirit of Article 51 of the Constitution of India, exert influence for creation of enforceable International law. We make a pledge to fight for a new world without hunger and poverty. We stand for a world without wars, divisions, terrorism and devastation. We want new schools and libraries instead and opportunity to develop culture and education for the beautiful children of our world. Allow me to end my speech by the main idea of my message to this Conference: With culture of peace we seize the future of our children. Message dated 9th October 2003 delivered at the 4th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world

40 Hon’ble Mr Justice Vivekanand Alleear Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Seychelles

In Lucknow, India, there is a man, a sage, who sees more than his contemporaries. In his sagacity he has a long time since appreciated the risks, the plight, the threats mankind faces. Unlike many of us he does not rest content with only bewailing his lot and that of others. Instead he has spared no cost, no effort and at great personal sacrifice has spearheaded and set in motion in all humility a sensitization campaign in order that we in turn become more alive to the problems confronting mankind and do something about them.

In his noble mission to bequeath a better world to future generations Jagdish Gandhi found a soul mate, a stalwart, in Bharati Gandhi, his wife who shares his vision with unreserved, unqualified dedication. Today it has become their vision which is shared by many of us. Speech dated 10th December 2007 delivered at the 8th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world

Hon’ble Mr Justice Ch. Ganbat Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Mongolia On behalf of the Judiciary of Mongolia and my own behalf I thank Mr. Jagdish Gandhi, the Founder Manager of CMS and Convenor of all these Conferences and the City Montessori School for inviting me to attend this important conference. I fully share the remarks of previous speakers about Mr. Jagdish Gandhi that he is an extraordinary, remarkable personality who is relentlessly working for sacred mission to promote international peace, to create a safe future for children of the world. I applaud Mr. Jagdish Gandhi for his determination, dedication to children, for organizing such conferences of this magnitude, which will be crowned with success. I fully support the appeal of City Montessori School to take steps at international level to ensure peace, protection of environment on a global scale, for better and safe future of children of the world. The efforts of these young people are highly commendable. It is heartening to note that these efforts gain more and more support, the evidence of which we can see in increased participation of delegates from abroad, in particular participation of many peace activists. The quest for peace, for safer future of children will require combining of various forces working for these aims and in this context the participation of many peace activists in this conference should be applauded. Only by combined efforts the objectives of the conferences can be realized.

Speech dated 13th December 2003 delivered at the 4th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world

41 Hon’ble Mr Justice Faisal Ahamd Shinwari Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan

My heartfelt felicitation to the Chief Justice of the World and to Mr. Jagdish Gandhi Convener,6th International Conference of Chief Justices of the World & Founder Manager, City Montessori School, Lucknow. I would like to draw your attention shortly about the tragedy of War in our country: Considering the fact that children are the vulnerable sector of society, bear the burden of greater suffering as a result of man-made disasters led to tragic consequences in our society. Statistic shows that there are thousands of children such as orphanage, homelessness, exploitation of children in military, harsh, hazardous, illegitimate labor, hand -sellers, displaced armed conflicts, famine, and increasing the number of physically and socially disabled children as a result of three decades of war in our country. International law in which family of the world enjoying pride on the bases of love, mercy and security. Message dated 7th October 2005 delivered at the 6th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world

Hon'ble Mr Justice A. G. Pillay Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Mauritius

It is fitting in this regard that the philosophy of City Montessori School, under the

able and enlightened leadership of Shri Jagdish Gandhi, embraces a global

outlook so that its students are perfectly aware that they are admittedly the citizens of a global world but one that needs to be changed for the better and safer, to safeguard their future while meeting the challenges facing mankind and ensuring that the principles enshrined in Article 51(c) of the Indian Constitution are implemented worldwide.

Speech dated 23rd December 2001 delivered at the 2nd International Conference of Chief Justices of the world

42 Hon'ble Mr Justice Fatkhullaev Salimboy Chairman, Supreme Court of Tajikistan

I wish the children of CMS and want to bless them. I am very much concerned about future of the children of not only this school but the whole world. I think the conference on Article 51 of the Indian constitution is very meaningful and I hope its deliberations would be followed seriously by each and every one present.

Speech dated 23rd December 2001 delivered at the 2nd International Conference of Chief Justices of the world

Hon'ble Mr Justice S.A. Brobbey Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Gambia

It is the desire of every one of us in this world to survive any nuclear holocaust. If we accept that our only survival lies in enforceable international law then we all have the bounden duty to maintain, respect and protect enforceable international law. It is only by maintaining, respecting and protecting enforceable international law that we can expect that enforceable international law to respect and protect us. Those who fail to heed this message and do not respect and protect enforceable international law are doomed to perish by their own inaction. We already have in existence a plethora of laws and international laws. What we need is international law that can be enforced, i.e. the law that is enforceable by the international community themselves and at the same time capable of being enforced against non-conformist members of that international community. That is why it should be said and said again and again that enforceable international law is the idea whose time has come. Speech dated 11th December 2004 delivered at the 5th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world

43 Hon'ble Mr Justice Anita Uscaka Judge, International Criminal Court, The Hague, Netherlands Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World (Organised by CMS, India)

International law faces the obstacle that it has no effective mechanism of enforcement. The lack of enforceability of international law is particularly detrimental in the area of international humanitarian law which determines the conduct and responsibilities of belligerent nations. The International Criminal Court, a newly established treaty based institution, is the first ever permanent international court with jurisdiction to prosecute individuals responsible for the crimes of genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity. The establishment of the ICC is a milestone in the global fight against impunity, the protection of human rights and the enforcement of international humanitarian law. The ICC is supported by 100 States worldwide. Yet many States oppose the ICC because they believe that it encroaches upon their sovereignty or fear being the target of politically motivated prosecutions.

Message dated 8th November 2005 delivered at the 6th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world

Hon'ble Mr Justice J.B. Kalaile, SC Acting Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Malawi

The theme for this 8th International Conference of the Chief Justices of the World: Empower the International Court of Justice to Safeguard the Future of the World'sTwo Billion Children and GenerationsYet to be Born, is a timely subject. Empowering the International Court of Justice is a demonstration by the World Judges towards attaining a special recognition of humanity even in its earliest stages of life. The Malawi Judiciary is full of support of empowering the International Court of Justice in safeguarding the future of the children of the world as it will go a long way in upholding children's rights. This paper highlighted some of the problems that our children face in order to give some guidance to the World Judiciary on the need to focus on protecting children from undesirable practices like child labour, child abduction, child trafficking, child sexual abuse and undesirable cultural practices which are prevalent in Malawi and possibly someThird World countries.

Speech dated 8th December 2007 delivered at the 8th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world

Hon'ble Mr Justice Jacobus P. Annandale Judge & then Acting Chief Justice, High Court, Kingdom of Swaziland Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World (Organised by CMS, India) We as judges from around the world are perhaps more often known for our task of deciding the guilt or innocence of people brought before us, rather than for our other judicial functions. This time, gathered as an international conference of chief Justices and Judges from all over the world, we are called upon to fulfill a different function. The call does no come from the prosecutor or learned senior counsel. The call comes from the innocent children of the world. They beseech us to protect them and one day, their own children. They seek our joint help and assistance to make the world a better and safer place so that they can look forward to their future. If we do not heed the call to safeguard the world for the future generations, it will be too late. Terrorism and disease, poverty, over population and global warming will take its toll. Lawless pirates will leave the high seas and hold our children to ransom. We cannot afford to say no. Yes, we can change the world. Yes, we will change the world. Yes, we can have peace. Message dated 13th December, 2008 delivered at the 9th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world

44 Hon’ble Mr Justice Hilario Davide, Jr. Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Philippines

For the past many conferences, the Chief Justices of different nations, eminent jurists and peace advocates have gathered at CMS, Lucknow to discuss the petition of the children of CMS on behalf of all the children of the world, those already born and those yet-to-be born, concerning their right to a safe world ecology. I am awed and humbled at such bold concern and vision shared principally by mere school children. When Shri Jagdish requested me to speak on the matter, I remembered my own children and grand children who are my real treasures in life. I felt then in my heart a sudden stab of pain and terror, an inexplicable dread for the future, for the unknown, not for my own but theirs. I was contemplating with tears on this world when I got hold of a CMS Prospectus. I looked at the cover where a child held aloft the world in his small hands. I then realized that the future is painted not only in the murky shadows of despair and dejection but also in the bold and solid strokes of hope and optimism. My eyes focused on the words “One day I will change the World” and “Every Child is Potentially A Light of the World”. Hope surged in my heart. It is for this reason and for the sake of my grandchildren that I understand the concern of the children of CMS. Not too long ago and in my own country, I and the Supreme Court of the Philippines matched wits wisdom with forty-five minors, who had a clear understanding of their rights, similar to what the CMS children clamor for now a safe future and ecology. Congratulations once again to Shri Jagdish for convening this august body, to the children of the City Montessori School and all the children of the world. I offer my full support to the Children'sAppeal to the World Judiciary in its call for enforceable international law on children's rights. I also congratulate the students of the CMS. Indeed, every one of you is potentially the light of the world, as your school logo says. Yourefforts have given the spark that can ignite the flames of hope for all of humanity. May God bless us all. Message dated 7th November 2005

Hon'ble Mr Justice Sonam Togbye Chief Justice, Royal Court of Justice of Bhutan

The theme of the Conference' Enforceable International Law is the idea whose time has come', another version of the Article 51 ( C ) of the Constitution of India . The Article 51 of the Indian Constitution moves far head of many Constitutions of the world in its flexibility by making a provision for the possible acceptance of International laws in its realm. We are all here in Lucknow to appreciate and look for a possible way to have a similar provision in our Constitution as what Indian Constitution has for the International law i.. e law that has been made for the good of the world population,, however had it not been the effort of City Montessori School we would have never met as we are scattered over the globe. I would once more like to thank the members of City Montessori School for making it possible for us to meet in your country the birth placeofMahatmaMohanDasKaramchandraGandhi. Allow me to say that we will be very unkind if we do not pay heed to the glorious voice of the Children of City Montessori School who represent other billions of children of the world privileged as well as unprivileged. The harmonization of the domestic laws with the international law should be the homework for those of us who are here today. We will have to invent a world legal system that can guarantee peace and security to a child whether born in a city with skyscraper almosttouchingtheskyorinaforest,. wherethereisnomarkofmodernity

45 Hon'ble Mr Justice A.O. Conteh Chief Justice of Belize

I would like to take this opportunity to offer heartiest congratulations to the management, staff and students of the City Montessori School for the meritorious award of the prestigious UNESCO Prize for Peace Education 2002. This is a deserving and fitting recognition of your efforts to promote the universal values of education for peace and tolerance in a world that stands so much in need of these values. Please allow me therefore to commend the vision that gave birth to this very conference itself. It is an attestation of faith in the rationality of human kind that through the law we can achieve a secure and prosperous world. The theme for this year's conference could not have been more inspiring. This theme “The Enforceable International law is the Need of the Hour”, is without doubt, filled with both foresight and inspiration. Without a shadow of doubt, since the beginning of organized human societies all over the world our one inter-dependent global village has never stood so much in need of the law. Indeed as we stand on the cusp of a new millennium, human activities in all their facets have never stood so much in need of the law as now. I wish the Conference well and through this medium, congratulate the organizers Mr Gandhi and CMS for their vision and energy in institutionalizing the Rule of Law in our troubled world, in particular for the sake of the children of the world.This is a laudable venture that should receive the support of all well meaning people everywhere. Good luck and best wishes. Message dated 27th October 2005

Hon'ble Mr Justice Sajjad Ali Shah Former Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Pakistan I am deeply touched and overwhelmed by the appeal of 25,000 students of City Montessori School at Lucknow made on behalf of 2 billion children of the world to safeguard their future. There is no dispute about the fact that in the present era science and technology have made tremendous progress and that too by leaps and bounds, resulting into marvels of computers and other accomplishments in the field of Information Technology. I fully support and endorse the appeal of City Montessori School and children of the world to take steps at international level for elimination of danger of nuclear holocaust and ensure peace and conservation of ecology and environment on a global scale. I hope and pray that the voice of innocent children of the world is heard and heeded and appeal made on their behalf by the students of City Montessori School at Lucknow stirs the conscience of world leaders and the Chief Justices of the world and all the delegates, who have attended this Conference, to take practical steps to unite the countries of the world to save it from dangers and hazards pointed out and make it a world of peace, love, affection and economic prosperity, which could be shared by all. Ideas of world Parliament, binding international laws and world judiciary are worthy of consideration and deep appraisal and should be supported by all as Humanity's last hope. Judges can play an important role as they are respected as conscience keepers of the mankind and custodians of the welfare of humanity's silent masses. It is correct that voice of a united world judiciary cannot be ignored and shall have to be heard and obeyed by all. CMS, Lucknow, who represent over two billion children of the world and have made fervent and passionate appeal to stir the conscience of Chief Justices, judges, lawyers, teachers, educationists, scientists and politicians to make joint efforts to kindle the torch of peace in the world and I am positive that their appeal would bear fruit and the object would be accomplished. May God be with you in this noble task. Speech dated 23rd December 2001 delivered at the 2nd International Conference of Chief Justices of the world

46 Hon'ble Mr Justice Pius Langa Chief Justice, Constitutional Court of South Africa

The children of today are the adults of tomorrow; the leaders, doctors, teachers, actors, business people, scientists and lawyers. They will be responsible for the continuing health and prosperity of our people and our planet. We as adults therefore have a duty to ensure that we give all the world's children the opportunity to grow and to realise their potential. I on behalf of my country, South Africa, join Mr Jagdish Gandhi, the CMS, the judiciary world wide, and all peace loving people in making a definitive commitment to make this world a better place for our children, the world’s children. Message dated10th December 2006 delivered at the 7th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world

Hon'ble Mr Justice Carsten Smith Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Norway

Let me convey my best wishes for every success with the conference and acknowledgment of its aim for promoting international peace and security through respect for international law. Message dated 27th March 2001 delivered at the 2nd International Conference of Chief Justices of the world

Hon'ble Mr Justice Bahauddin Baha Acting Chief Justice & Head of Criminal Division of Supreme Court of Afghanistan

The Islamic State of Afghanistan and its judiciary have always expressed its support for international law and have never violated any of its principles. We support for international law and have never violated any of its principles. We support moves to further strengthening international institutions and international Court of Justice. As a participant of the World Judicary Summit, I express my unreserved support and vote favorable for the petition presented to the World Judiciary by CMS students to safeguard the future of the World’s two billion children and the generation yet- to-be-born.

Speech dated 8th December 2007 delivered at the 8th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world

47 Hon'ble Mr. Justice P.P. Miklashevich Chairman of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Belarus

Contemporary and next generations shall live in the world without threats connected with the violence and wars in the conditions of absolute observance by the states of their obligations in the sphere of protection of human rights and freedoms. I am persuaded that it will be achieved as the result of the joint efforts of the whole world community. I want to wish the participants of the Conference fruitful work and I am sure that the ideas and recommendations developed on this forum by the heads of the supreme judicial bodies shall serve one more step to the establishing of the peace on the globe. Message dated 16th October 2008 for the 9th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world

Hon'ble Madam Justice Vesna Medenica President, Supreme Court of Montenegro

I wish to salute the organizers, hosts and every one of you who gave your full professional contribution, in order that these Conferences exists. The topic of this Conference is very close to me, because through judiciary and the functions I have exercised there, I tightly engaged with the problems of juvenile delinquency, and outside the profession, through British “Save the Children” The aim of the reform - is to reformate the system of juvenile judiciary, as the segment of overall initiative of the reform of montenegrin judiciary, through establishment of legal presumptions for enhancing of protection of the rights of children who are in the risk, and children who are in the conflict with the law, by adopting special Law on juvenile judiciary and by-laws, in accordance with relevant international standards. I may have been detailed, but the juvenile delinquency is very extensive topic, on which we could speak for long and in details. I think that we are all here, to give our full contribution from the aspect of our function, to make the children conflicts with the law as less as possible, and specialy to do our best that children-victims do not exist at all.

Proposed Speech dated 21st October, 2008 for the 9th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world

48 Hon'ble Madam Justice Zaila McCalla, O.J. Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Jamaica

Having had the opportunity of reading about the City Montessori School, the largest school of its kind in the World, it is easy to see that the Founder Mr. Gandhi is concerned with the total development of the child. He plainly approaches the duty of nurturing, protecting and educating children from multiple dimensions. Mr. Gandhi is the recipient of many awards for his pioneering and lasting contributions in the field of education as well as for his role in the promotion of World peace. It is clear that he has identified the prescription for the vital conditions under which children's rights can thrive; receiving education in its broadest sense, as well as living in a peaceful environment. I assure those of you gathered here in pursuit of this noble objective, that we are committed to supporting all initiatives geared towards achieving empowerment of the International Court of Justice with regard to children. There is a saying that “A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step”. We in Jamaica say “one one coco full basket!” It is our hope that the vision of the empowerment of the Court will become a reality in the not too distant future and we look forward to playing our part in the attainment of this vision. Speech dated 14th December 2008 for the 9th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world

Hon'ble Mr. Justice Ratko Vukotic President, Supreme Court of Montenegro Children are future of the world and mirror acts of us adults with which we obviously cannot be proud. Because of our conscience and future of our children and generations to come I appeal to all people of this world to wake up because this world is going to catastrophe. I appeal — * For war to stop * For peace to rule the world * For money to be invested in children and their future * To save planet for children and generations to come * To secure children's right for school, health protection, family and happy childhood * For all the world united and not divided move to better and more beautiful future, by creating peace, love, tolerance and happiness instead of previous wars, race for arms, conflicts and destruction of planet that is to create healthy environment * To leave our children something they will be proud of so they can remember us for good and not for bad. I promise I will always stand for well-being of the children, application of highest possible international standards that protect children's rights, and that I will support union and not divisions, for peace and not for war, for love and not for hate, that i will try that the country I come from as a member of international community be a factor of peace and stability and an example of applied children's rights standards.As a president of supreme court I will support fast and efficient court protection when necessary, as well as application of internationally accepted standards connected with children's rights in court procedures.Children your time is coming and we will protect you!!!!!!!!! Massage dated 23rd Nov.2006 for the 7th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world

Hon'ble Mr. Justice Brian George Keith Alleyne SC Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Saint Lucia

We in the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court are of course very concerned about the welfare of the children of the world, as well as the International enforcement of criminal justice, and we fully support your cause, which we consider most laudable. We continue to wish the conference success and commend your work on behalf of the children. Message dated 26th October 2007 for the 8th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world

49 The majority of adults in the world invariably think about their children and take constant care of them. Nevertheless, the duty of a contemporary judge is to protect not only their own children but also those of others. Though we are constantly doing this by way of performing our duties each in our respective States, uniting our effort for the sake of guaranteeing the welfare of children is of fundamental importance. Therefore, I view it as a great honour to address this high level Conference convened by a group of outstanding personalities on behalf of the 2 billion children of the World. I would like to believe that already in the nearest future we will be able to make a reality what today seems like an almost unattainable dream - a World governed by the rule of law. Children are our letter to the future. It is a letter that we are all writing together, thus being all responsible for its content. But children are not only our future - they are also our present. I would like to finish my address to this Forum with the words of the prominent Lithuanian poet Justinas Marcinkevicius : “What a meaningless world it would be, empty and gloomy, if not for the light of a child’s smile. I have great confidence in the significance of this Conference and wish utmost success to its conveners and participants. —Hon’ble Mr Justice Vytautas Greicius President, Supreme Court of Lithuania Message dated 8th December 2007

The theme of this conference is very apt. In this turbulent time, when international institutions are beset with new and difficult challenges, it is important that all peace-loving nations of the world should support the development of norms and standards of behaviour amongst nations that promote peace. It is also particularly apt that this conference should be organized by a school as children are the future and in order to protect that future, we must underline our support for the rule of law, democratic society and the fundamental values of human rights.

—Hon’ble Mr Justice Ronan Keane Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Ireland Message dated 23rd October 2003

Children are among the most vulnerable and endangered groups in the countries in war conflicts, as well as in the countries in transition. In order for international law to function, each nation-state must assume responsibility for its enforcement. Supporting and participating in international bodies should be built-into the national legislation, namely in each country's constitution. We, Heads of Judiciaries of the world, should advocate for respect to ICJ opinions by all countries in the world. We have to strive toward the peace in the world and must have a unique responsibility to our children and future generations to do our best to make this world a better place to live. We are the ones to speak out and act for a world without wars, free of nuclear weapons, missile defense. —Hon'ble Madam Justice Bosa Nenadic President, Constitutional Court of Serbia Proposed Speech dated 28th November 2008

I wish that this Conference of CMS be very successful, fruitful and that it helps in the efforts of the global human society to safe and protect our precious gifts of the God - children, their future and happiness. —Hon'ble Ms Justice Sonja Brkic President, Supreme Court of Serbia Message dated 12th December 2003

50 For a number of years already I’ve been observing the activity of your school and conferences on the 51 constitutional article based on principles of peace, friendly relations between nations and respect of the norms of international law. The results achieved and the value of this activity reflects importance and necessity of your noble mission. The agenda of the conference includes issues on children’s rights, proper ecology and safe future which are in fact the most vital issues in the modern world. Many outstanding politicians, judges, citizens in the world undertake efforts to assist humanitarian ideas. I am sure that the 8th conference will help unite efforts of people to create the new world of justice without wars and ecological catastrophes. I sincerely support you, Mr. Director, in your desire to promote peaceful and adequate life for all children on our planet. Traditionally friendly relations between Russia and India are the best basis for achieving our goals. —Hon’ble Mr. Justice Vyacheslav M. Lebedev Chairman, Supreme Court of Russian Federation Message dated 22th November 2007

The children of the third millennium have the right to know that their lives will not be shadowed by the clouds of war and terrorism, threatened by hate and intolerance. All you undertake for this goal is, may I say, an extraordinary thing.

— Hon’ble Prof. Justice J.S.D. Nicolae Popa Chief Justice, Court of Cassation and Justice of Romania Message dated 23rd November 2004

The destruction of nature, in particular of certain alive species, causes a disequilibrium in nature It is finally necessary to avoid conflicts weapons because the children are the prime victims. The weakness of the international law lies in the fact that some of its provision cannot come into force immediately because of the imprecision in their drafting and the varied interpretation it leads to thereby maximum force cannot be obtained in the effective integration of the international laws in the national law.

—Hon'ble Mr Justice Benoit I Wamba Bindu First President, Supreme Court of Justice Democratic Republic of Congo Message dated 28th October 2005

This Chief Justices Conference devoted to "the application of the International law " goes well beyond what this title could let suppose: to guarantee the right of the children and to allow them to inherit an ecology without danger.We observe that it is here a more question of the future of humanity, the more so as no subject is more unifying, urgent and universal than that of the wellbeing of the children. —Hon'ble Mr Justice Jean-Marie Ntoutoume Premier President, CEMAC, Chad Message dated 26th October 2005

51 The task of all countries is to enforce and abide by the international law in three areas. The first area is fundamental human rights, as set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The second area is humanitarian law, which empowers the UN to provide necessary humanitarian aid and assistance in the territory of affected countries and within countries, including flexible national mechanisms for medication, decision and settlement of disputes and achievement of social reconciliation.

—Hon’ble Ms Justice Iva Brozova Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Czech Republic Message dated 7th September 2007

As much as I become familiar in what you and your school CMS are doing, it is evident that your noble goal for which step by step with the people like you and those who support this idea, we should strongly fight in building peace and better life for people all over the world. Personally, I support this intention of your Conference - establishing the Enforceable International Law, which is idea whose time has come, because it could contribute for the peace and less suffering and improve the lives of all people in this world. Nevertheless, I hope that in the future we will have opportunity to meet with you and to participate in one of your Conferences. Until then please be assured of my highest consideration and support.

—Hon'ble Mr Justice Dane Iliev President,Supreme Court of Republic of Macedonia Message dated 27th September 2004

The idea of a legally constituted World Parliament is a lofty ideal, which the children of the world are deserving of having realized. For the sake of ensuring their future and the ultimate realization of their Human Right to life and a safe World in which to live, the voices of the Chief Justices of the World should doubtless be heeded.

—Hon’ble Mr Justice Anthony Smellie Chief Justice of Cayman Islands Message dated 16th August 2001

It's a great pleasure for me to be a part of such a unique event, when justices and legal professionals of the whole Planet are gathered in the same place to discuss the issue which covers the most vital problems of the world both at the moment and in the future. And it is this very characteristic that the organizer-CMS is internationally acclaimed prominent organization, who indeed has the right to speak and act on behalf of two billion children of the world.

—Hon'ble Mr Justice Hovhannes Manukyan Chairman, Court of Cassation of Armenia Message dated 27th August 2005

52 I personally strongly support your noble goal to set up a World Parliament and I believe that such deliberations as you intend to have at your Conference could contribute considerably to the improvement of lives of all people in the world, so that they could enjoy peace and prosperity and suffer less deprivation and humiliation.”

—Hon'ble Mr Justice Mitja Deisinger, ML President, Supreme Court of Slovenia Message dated 12th October 2001

On behalf of Supreme Court of Kyrgyz Republic and from me personally I would like to express our gratefulness to Mr Jagdish Gandhi, for the invitation to participate in such a pretty important conference and with the best regards to you, personally and especially to the students and the staff of the famous City Montessori School. The International law guarantees children's rights on the bright future, because future is the key solution of the problem of human being as a whole. Nowadays, mankind has existing problems for a very long time such as a global terrorism, starvation, a lack of the existence resources, availability in education, security etc. I would like to express our gratefulness to Mr Jagdish Gandhi and would like to notice that organizing such an important Conference certainly will be successful, which will be useful for our future generation. —Hon'ble Mr Justice K. Osmonov Chairman, Supreme Court of Kyrgyz Republic Message dated 25th October 2005

I sincerely uphold the highlight of the conference-appeal to the World Judiciary by CMS students-requesting to ensure peaceful and safe future for the world’s children. In spite of their skin colour, religious beliefs, they wish to live in peace to have right to education and, of course right to be loved. I share and appreciate sincere inspirations of the CMS students on behalf of world’s two billion children to create world where law could take the most honourable place. I am convinced that all judges should unite their efforts to help our children.

—Hon’ble Mr Justice V. T. Maliarenko Chairman, Supreme Court of Ukraine Message dated 25th December 2002

I am deeply convinced, that the topics of your conference are of greatest importance for the future of mankind. Considering how slowly conditions improve in problematic areas like pollution, international terrorism or protection of human rights, it is surely one of the most promising ways to achieve positive changes by bringing up our children in a non-violent, peaceful, free and safe atmosphere. In order to create and maintain such an atmosphere, the most important requirements are the rule of law principle and enforceable international law.

—Hon’ble Prof. Dr. Günter Hirsch President, Federal Court of Justice of Germany Message dated 23rd September 2003

53 This conference reminds us of the global role that you play in shaping a more secure and stable world for our children, now and in future. Children are the community’s hope for the future. They are indeed the trustees of the human future and it is on them that we must rely for the preservation of all those values which have taken generations of efforts and sacrifices to build. All religions and all cultures and traditions emphasize the importance of every community’s duty to safeguard its children and give them all possible protection. Aggression and separatism have brought great harm to people in the Caucasus, specially to children. The recent unprecedented tragedy, that claimed life and health of the hundreds of children, should serve as a reason for all the people of the world to come together in efforts to prevent such tragedies from happening again. —Hon'ble Prof. Dr. Lado Chanturia Chairman, Supreme Court of Georgia Message dated 23rd October 2003

Truly, nothing exists, as you wisely have extracted from a passage of Victor Hugo, more powerful than an idea whose time has come; and so it has been with great religions, democracies, human rights, ideals of liberty, equality, the resounding words of leaders that guided men towards better days, like Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Mandela and thousands or millions more of human being that, in different moments in history, cultures and civilizations, kindle a light of hope to illuminate humanity’s tortuous road leading to a better and more just of development. My wish is for the Fifth conference of International Chief Justices of the World, to be a further step in such a long and rugged journey the human being should walk in search of his well-being, even above the achievements and failures of his past and present history.

—Hon’ble Dr Justice Armando Bermeo Castillo Chairman, First Labour and Social Court of Supreme Court of Ecuador Speech dated 11th December 2004

By taking part on the third conference, I learned from you that achieving the enforceable international law is truly one of the greatest global challenges of our time. The noble goal which are crystallized in the Article 51(c) of the constitution of India and these gathering of global leaders at the world’s largest city school in Lucknow represent by far the most human and constructive way to embark upon this difficult task. Please remain assured that the future you are trying to create has no alternative, and it is the only way to achieve the global peace, democracy, preservation of our fragile environment. —Hon’ble Ms Justice Leposava Karamarkovic President, Supreme Court of Serbia Message dated 30th October 2004

I am indeed happy to know that the City Montessori School of Lucknow, India is going to organize the International Conference of Chief Justices of the world in order to create an atmosphere of global unity, peace and safety. The outcome of the conference will help to realize the dream of a Global Law Making body necessary to regulate international relations and conduct of the mankind.

—Hon’ble Mr Justice Syed J.R. Mudassir Hussain Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Bangladesh Message dated 10th December 2004

54 I wish you success on this occasion and the future endeavor of the CMS in its quest to provide a safe environment for our children and a world that is united and peaceful.

—Hon’ble Mr Justice Artemio V. Panganiban Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Philippines Message dated 5th July 2006

The topic you have selected is of vital importance to all countries of the world, contemporary world needs guaranty of peace and stability to provide safe future for children present and future generations. International law provides this guaranty but as international laws are created by agreements among different countries and governments, the problem of enforcement appears.Actually this problem can no longer be solved by national governments. The conference of Chief Justices is a great change for the lawyers of different countries to unify their efforts and work out the instruments of international law enforcement.

—Hon'ble Mr Justice Valentin Sukalo Chairman, Supreme Court of Belarus Message dated 20th November 2003

I strongly believe that they will represent the Constitutional Court of Azerbaijan and contribute to successful work of the Conference and have the fruitful exchange of views and experience on specific legal issues. Materials and publications of the Conference will be definitely considered by members and staff of our Court and find a worthy place among other publications and the Library of the Constitutional Court ofAzerbaijan. I would like to emphasize that holding of such kind of events promotes and strengthening and development of the state governed by the rule of law, respect of the principals of democratic state and protection of human rights and freedoms, focusing and great attention on the issues of protection of children’s rights which are the main object of the forthcoming Conference. —Hon’ble Mr Justice Farhad Abdullayev Chairman, Constitutional Court of Azerbaijan Republic Message dated 4th December 2008

I strongly believe that the focus of your conference - “Enforceable International Law as a means against international terrorism presents very interesting and highly topical issues.”

—Hon'ble Madam Justice Eliska Wagnerova Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Czech Republic Message dated 10th October 2001

55 It will certainly not suffice that countries constitutionaly express their will to adopt international law, but to lead them to consecrate such intention in the respective fundamental laws will be a step of the utmost importance in that direction. For the children, born and yet unborn, It is our duty to ensure the future conditions that they need for the time when they take our place on Earth. And those conditions first and foremost comprise environment and ecologic issues, which entail series of worries to be faced globally, as well as of mechanisms to be urgently created.

—Hon’ble Mr Justice Jorge Alberto Aragao Seia President, Supreme Court of Portugal Message dated 7th December 2002

I am deeply touched and impressed by the pleas of young people the world over for a safer and more secure future. Article 51 of the Constitution of India is a forward-looking provision of immense significance both nationally and internationally and it is timely and appropriate that the Chief Justices of the world should meet and lend their individual and collective support in furthering its laudable aims. On behalf of Fiji Judiciary and on my own behalf I would like to extend to you the children of City Montessori School and the Conference participants, our best wishes for the successful conference. —Hon’ble Mr Justice D.V. Fatiaki Chief Justice of Fiji Islands Message dated 1st October 2002

I congratulate the City Montessori School for organizing the 3rd International Conference of Chief Justices of the World to ensure a safe future for children all over the world seeking support of world leaders for introducing and enacting a set of international laws.

—Hon’ble Mr Justice Mainur Reza Chowdhury Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Bangladesh Message dated 2nd December 2002

I have considered your invitation with great interest and been deeply impressed by the vision of the City Montessori School's students which chief Justices from all over the world gathered at the Lucknow Conferences to support.

—Hon'ble Mr Justice Branko Hrvatin President, Supreme Court of Republic of Croatia Message dated 9th September 2005

56 Actually, since a little less than ten years, CMS has set itself as a spearhead in promoting the effective implementation ofArticle 51 c of Constitution of India, which describe the “ Promotion of international peace and security through the observance of international law” with a special emphasis on children’s right.

—Hon’ble Mr Justice Saliou Aboudou President, Supreme Court of Benin Message dated 30th October 2006

Herein I share your concern for the future of our generations and want to convince you that, our country always welcomes every step that brings protection of human rights, peace and prosperity, equality and justice world wide. Let me take this opportunity to express you my highest respect and to wish success in your noble effort for fostering world peace.

—Hon'ble Mr Justice Vitaliy Boiko Chairman, Supreme Court of Ukraine Message dated 20th November 2005

I understand that eminent legal experts from various countries will attend the conference and deliver on the need for Enforceable International law to safeguard the future of World's children. I have read with interest the papers that accompanied your invitation. I strongly believe that the mission of the City Montessori School to ensure a safe future for children all over the world will attract the support of world leaders.

—Hon'ble Mr Justice K. M. Hasan Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Bangladesh Message dated 2nd December 2003

I sincerely laud the untiring efforts of the organizers in promoting international co-operation and unity, particularly towards the protection of the children of the world. The matters to be discussed at the conference are of great relevance at such a crucial time when recent/current international events, must inevitably raise international concerns on safety and future of the children of the world, particularly in places where homes are destroyed and people killed leaving behind countless orphans with nowhere to go. The presence of such eminent participants will no doubt contribute to a useful deliberation on what suitable measures need urgently to be taken to achieve global unity and peace to safeguard the future of our children.

—Hon'ble Mr Justice Data Seri Paduka Mohammed Saied Chief Justice of Brunei Darussalam Message dated 20th November 2005

57 Breaches of law commence with negativity in the mind and heart of a person and are due to lack of knowledge and understanding and negative formative influences. These negative thoughts materialise into harmful action, which have a ripple effect on the immediate family, society and the global village. This is why the work that you are doing in positively developing the minds of students in the City Montessori School is so impressive and in the long run necessary toward the creation of world peace. Now is the time to revive the idea of enforcing international law. Otherwise, as you assert it will be too late for children of the world, both present and unborn. I wish to commend you again in the great strides your organisation has made in fostering a climate of peace and please accept my best wishes in your endeavours. —Hon'ble Mr Justice Satnarine Sharma Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Trinidad and Tobago Message dated 7th November 2005

I wish you much success with your conference and commend you on the significant, inspiring work of the City Montessori School.

—Hon'ble Ms Justice Mary Ann G. Mc Morrow Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Illinois, USA Message dated 4th September 2003

I commend City Montessori School- Lucknow for its leadership in gathering the Chief Justices of the World to gain support for Article 51 c of the Constitution of India that recognizes the importance of fostering respect for international law indeed respect for the rule of law is the cornerstone to the preservation of a civilized society and the assurance of a future for the children of the world.

—Hon’ble Mr Justice Ronald T.Y. Moon Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Hawai’i, USA Message dated 12th December 2003

I find the theme for the conference, not only interesting but also quite appropriate and relevant at this stage of a development in this world. “There is a lawlessness in the world today in the absence of Enforceable International Law, and various countries of the world are stockpiling nuclear, biological and chemical weapons of mass destruction out of fear for their security. Therefore, there is a global need for enforceable international law as visualized in clause of Article 51 of Indian Constitution for settlement on international disputes by arbitration.

—Hon’ble Mr Justice E K Wiredu Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Ghana Message dated 23rd December 2001

58 When we think of development in the terms of freedom, we cannot ignore the importance of law and legal systems to the enterprise of human development. In the modern age it is through law that we assert our freedom and through law that we reconcile our own freedom with those of others.This holds true as much between nations as it does between individual citizens. Progress in our increasingly interconnected world will be effected in large part through the development of international law. One measures of progress, therefore might be the degree of respect accorded by various nations to international law. Article 51 of the Constitution of India embodies this idea. —Hon’ble Ms Justice Beverley McLachlin Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Canada Message dated 11th April 2001

We revere the idea of International Law - that countries and nations as well as individuals must observe Law - but we are yet a long way from being able to enforce International Law. No doubt it is an idea whose time has come. The task before us now is to turn that idea into reality, into actuality: make it enforceable. This 6th International Conference of Chief Justices of the World is a step forward, Thinking about, talking about enforcing International Law is a step towards attaining the aim which we all desire - making International Law enforceable. —Hon'ble Mr Justice Robin Millhouse Chief Justice of Kiribati and Nauru Message dated 26th October 2005

The World, aimed to ensure a safe future for the Children and future generations of the World. We have received your earlier letters and brochures on this vital subject and assure you that we share your concerns and stand by you in your efforts in fighting for a more sustainable and ecologically balanced world. But I do hope that the gathering proves a great success and with all my heart, I wish you strength in your future undertakings.

—Hon'ble Mr Justice Mart Rask Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Estonia Message dated 31st August 2005

Children are the community's hope for the future. They are indeed the trustees of human future and it is on them that we must rely for the preservation of all those values which have taken generations of effort and sacrifice to build. All religions and all cultural traditions, emphasized the importance of every community duty to safeguard its children and give them all possible protection. Aggression and separatism have great harm to people in the caucasus, especially to children. I am convinced that all judges should unite their efforts to help our children. We see it our highest duty. —Hon'ble Mr Justice Konstantin Kemularia Chairman, Supreme Court of Georgia Message dated 23rd September 2004

59 I would like to assure you that the subject to children’s welfare and children’s rights in particular, is very dear to me personally and I consider it a very important issue. I would also like to point out that the State of Israel has declared the very same topic of Children’s Rights and Children’s Welfare as the main theme for its 60th anniversary festivities to be held through 2008. In recent years the State of Israel introduced progressive legislation to protect the rights of children; Israeli courts developed a coherent jurisprudence regarding rights and welfare of children. We believe that international cooperation and comparative law are essential for preventing abuse and exploitation of children and are a significant tool in improving their rights and their well being. Please accept my sincere wishes for a successful conference. I am confident that it will greatly contribute to making the world a better and safer place for children around the world. — Hon’ble Ms Justice Dorit Beinisch Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Israel Message dated 3rd December 2007

The Government of Mongolia since its ratification the UN Convention on the Rights of Child in 1990 has been more strengthening its attention to the activities on respecting the rights and freedom of children and future generation and their protection and development by enacting and successfully implementing number of laws and regulations and National Programs. Mongolia as a country traditionally gives a priority importance to the issues related to the development and protection of children join its voice and support the priority goal of the Conference to inherit a safe and healthy world to children and future generation. We wholeheartedly join our voice to children’s right to a safe and healthy world and once again commend the students appeal of CMS on behalf of World’s two billion children and generations.

— Hon’ble Mr Justice Batdelge Sondomdarjaa Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Mongolia Message dated 18th October 2006

The subject of world, security and prosperity is one that is close to my heart. It is my firm belief as a judge and a Baha'I that the law must worldwide, support the notion of the organic interdependence and unity of the human race. The effort will be required to overcome the barriers to peace by a vision of the spiritual and material well being of all the planet's inhabitants The earth's peoples are now challenged to draw on their collective inheritance to take up, consciously and systematically, the responsibility to design their future. Fostering a respect for international law is certainly an essential prelude to the establishment of any legally constituted WorldAgency for the implementation of international Standards.

—Hon’ble Ms Justice Dorothy W. Nelson Judge, United State Court of Appeal, California Message dated 21st April 2001

“The aim of the Conference is undoubtedly of the first importance in a worldwide aspect. The formation of an international law with sanctions to enforce it would be a great achievement in this new century. I applaud your efforts and wish you every success.”

—Hon'ble Mr Justice L. M. Greig Chief Justice of Cook Islands Message dated 23rd July 2001

60 Every generation makes a promise to build a world better than the one it inherited. Sadly, the last generations-ours included-have been remiss on the fulfillment of their promise of a better place for our children. The Phillippines Judiciary, in particular, has designed programs specifically to address the problems on the situation of children thrust in the hands of the justice system, either as victims of abuse or as youth offenders. I thus wish the 8th International Conference of the Chief Justices of the World success in making the world sustainable for our children’s future. United by a common cause, may our joint responsibility give hope to the succeeding generators that, unlike their predecessors, they will be better equipped in healing the world. —Hon'ble Mr Justice Reynato S. Puno Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Philippines Message dated 9th December 2007

We in the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court are of Course very concerned about the welfare of children of the world, as well as the International Enforcement of Criminal Justice, and we fully support your cause, which we consider most laudable, but the timing is just not right for our attendance at the conference. We continue to wish the conference success and commend your work on behalf of children.

—Hon'ble Mr Justice Brian Alleye, Sc Chief Justice (Ag.),Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, Saint Lucia, West Indies Message dated 26th October 2007

There can be no doubt that the work that you and your associates are doing is of great importance and concern, not only to India, but also to the World at large. It therefore did not come as a surprise when I learned that your school was awarded the Unesco Prize for Peace Education 2002. This award is well deserved and is an acknowledgment of untiring attempts to ensure a better and safer future for the children of the World. One can hardly think of a more deserving quest. I have no doubt that the coming conference will again succeed, as did the previous conferences, to contribute to a better understanding of the role that we must fulfill in this regard. —Hon'ble Mr Justice G.J.C. Strydom Acting Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Namibia Message dated 11th November 2003

We do believe that children are very valuable assets for the development of this world. Yet they are facing many unsolved problems such as poor education, drugs, broken families, poverty, war and HIV-AIDS.Tohelp children is to protect the world. We appreciate and strongly support your attempt to ensure a safe future of children all over the world by attracting all jurists to foster and enforce international law for peaceful living. We would like to take this opportunity to extend our best wishes for the upcoming conference and its accomplishment. —Hon'ble Mr Justice Atthaniti Disatha-Amnarj President, Supreme Court of Thailand Message dated October 2002

61 The Conference’s theme Enforceable International Law is The Idea whose time has come is of special significance to the International Criminal Court( ICC). India plays an important role in fostering respect for international law. I am particularly touched that this conference is being organized by the City Montessori School. One of the most important measures of the ICC’s success in creating a world wide culture of accountability for genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes is the extent to which school children around the world know and understand the role of the court.

—Hon’ble Mr Justice Philippe Kirsch President, International Criminal Court, The Hague, Netherlands Message dated 21st September 2004

I am deeply flattered by this invitation and I think it a very fine thing that the Chief Justices meet periodically under your auspices and guidance to discuss the very important issues that you itemise. And, of course, I very much value the seriousness with which the reference to international law inArticle 51 of the Indian Constitution is taken.

—Hon’ble Ms Justice Rosalyn Higgins Judge, International Court of Justice, The Hague, Netherlands Message dated 10th September 2004

The plight of our children and generations yet to be born is a concern that we as parents and judges cannot afford to ignore. This Conference is therefore an important opportunity for dialogue and for creating the much needed awareness concerning the problems affecting the children of the world.At a global level, the UN GeneralAssembly also recognized that: “The child by reason of his physical and mental immaturity, needs special safeguards and care, including appropriate legal protection, before as well as after birth”

—Hon’ble Ms Justice Daniel David Ntanda Nsereko Judge, International Criminal Court, Netherlands Message dated 14th December 2008

The present world situation is very bad and therefore it is necessary to bring a new political and economic world order that will bring peace and harmony. I fully support the agenda of the conference which calls for framing enforceable international law. However, this needs consensus among all countries of the world and therefore there is need for all of us to work together for achievement of the goal. Mr. Jagdish Gandhi is a great and exceptional man. It is very surprising for me to learn that he started his story with CMS in 1959. Mr. Gandhi is an example for many people around the world especially in Europe and inAmerica, he is setting examples for others, a man like him is difficult to find.

—Hon'ble Mr Justice M. Raymond Sayeman Bula Bula, Former Judge, ICJ, Netherlands & Member Permanent Court of Arbitration, Democratic Republic of the Congo Speech dated 10th December 2006

62 I congratulate the City Montessori School for its very important contribution to justice and the rights of children in the Indian region and beyond.

—Hon'ble Ms Justice Fatoumata Dembele Diarra Judge, International Criminal Court, The Hague, Netherlands Message dated 6th June 2005

Article 51 of Indian Constitution embodies the salutary principles of international law enshrined inArticle I of the Charter of United Nations, to promote international peace and security, maintain just and honorable relation between nations, foster respect for international law and encourage settlement of international dispute by arbitration.The objects underlying article 51 of the Indian Constitution are not only laudable but if followed in letter and spirit will contribute positively to the world peace.The recent developments around the world have thrown open a challenge to the leaders of the world to search for a more effective measure to seek compliance of rules of international law by the defiant groups and States which hitherto defied it with impunity. In the prevailing scenario the theme of this conference, “ Need for enforceable international law enacted by a legally constituted World Parliament as intended inArticle 51 of the Indian Constitution” perhaps offers the best alternative to save the world from future destruction and disasters at the hands of countries, which have stockpiled weapons of mass destruction posing constant threat to the humanity at large. Given the will of the majority of the members of the United Nations it is not an undaunted task. —Hon'ble Mr Justice Saiduzzaman Siddiqui Former Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Pakistan Views dated 23rd December 2001

The theme of the conference as envisaged in the letter of invitation is the need for Enforceable International Law. It has been said that international law is not law because it is not promulgated by a recognized law-making body and it is not enforceable by a central power. Yet this is not a truism that cannot be circumvented. Art. 51 of the Indian constitution paves the way by shedding light on the substantial endeavour of the state especially fostering respect of international law. —Hon'ble Mr Justice Khalafall El-Rasheed Mohamed Ahmed Former Chief Justice, Supreme Court of the Republic of Sudan Speech dated 12th December 2004

CMS has deservedly occupied this high position of representing more than two billion children worldwide and reflecting their legitimate aspirations and concerns for a world free of fear of extinction resulting from the stockpiling of weapons of mass destruction and the environmental and ecological degradation. No wonder, then, that UNESCO has awarded its prize for Peace Education for 2002 to this renowned institution in recognition of its efforts and contributions to maintain a world of peace and sustained and balanced development. —Hon'ble Mr Justice Hafiz EI Sheikh Elzaki Former Chief Justice, Supreme Court of the Republic of Sudan Speech dated 14th December 2003

63 The children of India at the City Montessori School, Lucknow, are sending a message to the world of non-violence through another Gandhi, this time Jagdish Gandhi. This is why I referred to India as a great nation which seeks to resolve by non-violent means not only national but also international problems. I note the endeavours of the children of the City Montessori School, Lucknow, and I must again pause here for a moment and congratulate them for becoming the holders of the Guinness world record for being the world's largest school with over 25,000 students on roll. My wife teaches at a school back home populated approximatley by 1/20th the size of City Montessori School, Lucknow. —Hon'ble Mr Justice S. W. W. Wambuzi Former Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Uganda Speech dated 23rd December 2001

My fervent hope and wish is that all countries in the world incorporate in their constitutions provisions similar to those contained in clause (c) of Article 51 of the Indian Constitution. If they can do this, the establishment of a World Parliament would become possible. It is such a Parliament which can enact international laws that can be applied not only to all countries but also to the individuals of those countries and also possess powers to banish stockpiling of nuclear, biological and chemical weapons of mass destruction. It is only the taking of such measures, which will make this world a more habitable and peaceful place, a planet where the future of our children will be safe, peaceful and more secure. —Hon'ble Dr Justice Nasim Hasan Shah Former Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Pakistan Speech dated 23rd December 2001

Consequently, I have personally been taken with great admiration by the arrangements of your conference; particularly the theoretical, expressive concept of filing a public interest petition on behalf of the world's two billion children and generations yet-to-be-born. The students' conscious of the need for an enforceable international law so as to protect their future and basic fundamental rights against the ongoing threats facing the world, is indeed both timely and of great importance to human beings in all different parts of the globe. In our efforts towards establishing a better peaceful world, we must generously build the capacity of our judges and other legal stake holders to be more comfortable with international law and internationally recognized standards of human rights. This would effectively guarantee better observance and implementation of the international norms. We must move forward and not go backwards; we must not turn the clock back to the past. Our steps then should lead us towards guaranteeing more respect for the rule of law and fundamental human rights. —Hon'ble Justice Dr. Adel Omer Sherif Deputy Chief Justice, The Supreme Constitutional Court of Egypt Speech dated 10th December 2008

Children not only have the right to health, nutrition and education, but they also have the right to an overall protection, not to be the subjects of violence and exploitation and to have a “safe and protected environment”. It is essential that the international community protects children, surveys compliance with their rights as its subject, finds competent ways of restoring their rights when infringed, and have the power to legally sanction the responsible person or persons committing unlawful acts against minors, sanctioning them with just punishments, applied to the concrete case, satisfying the needs of children, and thus, that States comply with their binding protection responsibilities having as the maximum guarantee the superior interest of childhood and adolescence.

—Hon'ble Madam Justice Esmeralda Arosemena de Troitino Vice-President, Supreme Court of Justice of Panama Speech dated 14th December 2008

64 I totally support the viewpoints of all delegations of this conference and the initiative of the City Montessori School (CMS) to hold a high level plenary discussion under the agenda item “empower the International Court of Justice to safeguard the future of the World's two billion children and generations yet to be born" in order to offer a safe world to our children and future generations. Personally, I urge every nation and lawmakers must recognize its primary responsibility to maintain the international peace and security. To prevent, reduce or resolve all forms of violation against children, we should provide the best protection to children.

— Hon'ble Mr Justice Khampha Sengdara Deputy Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Lao PDR Speech dated 14th December 2008

We want the enthusiasm and conviction of justice towards boys and girls in the world is the tone of this initiative bright and humanitarian CMS, which has universal dimensions and because of its particular characteristics strongly support the protection of international law demands that and the Court of International Justice. — Hon'ble Justice Dr. Jaime Ampuero Garcia Vice President Supreme Court of Bolivia Speech dated 8th December 2007

We must commit ourselves to find, from our own positions and capacity, the possible and capacity, the possible solutions to safeguard the future of the world, especially that of the millions of children who live in this planet. Therefore, the declarations in pro of children and the care for nature which we may issue in this forum would permit the International Court of Justice to count on other points of view to so as to make respective resolutions, opinions relating to the promotion of measures for the protection of children at the world level in the permanent search for a more just and egalitarian society. Promote a declaration for obligatory compliance of all judicial powers to ensure that in their resolutions and actions there is always a respect for the inalienable rights of the children to live in harmony, peace and development. —Hon'ble Mr. Justice Alfonso Chaves Ramirez Vice President, Supreme Court of Costa Rica Speech dated 9th December 2007

I totally support the ideas of this conference and the initiatives of the CMS in bringing Chief Justices and judges of the world to Lucknow in order to call for protection of our planet and children. In making our globe to be a place to live, the important thing is to give our voice, raise public opinion and express our concern to all people and governments to acknowledge the danger and disaster. We also have to allow the International Court of Justice to have the right to decide the existing problem. Therefore I agree with the participants' comments and we should give our children more opportunity to get education, health care and enough places to live.

— Hon'ble Mr. Justice Somboune Sonthikoummane Vice President of People’s Supreme Court of Lao PDR Speech dated 9th December 2007

65 It is great pleasure that our meeting called by City Montessori School, which has proved its importance in strengthening International Law and empowering the International Court of Justice for regulation of the international behavior, creation of atmospheres of unity in the world, peace and security for the future of children, conducting in the prospering city of Lucknow. From our point of view, our meeting is not only logic continuation, but also promotion of existing large spectra of relations between our countries & nations. From my point of view, the time has came for the establishment of the common legal space for protection of interests of children within the International Court on protection of the rights and interests of the child. We hope that conducting of such meeting & conferences will play significant role for the achievement and development of general approaches of the International Court on protection of the rights and interests of children and its implementation by our countries. I think that our meeting more & further can develop close cooperation of our judicial bodies. We should facilitate for the improvement of Courts activities in order to protect better children’s rights & interests which guaranteed by laws, international agreements and other document recognised by our countries. —Hon'ble Mr. Justice Giyoev Saifullo Nematovich Deputy Chairman, Supreme Court of Tajikistan Speech dated 13th December 2008

Let me emphasize that such meetings are quite important for solving the issues that are considered problems on one hand for each country represented here and on the other hand for the whole international community. For realizing the idea of the executable international law in this direction, it is necessary that the states fulfill their obligations during the process of fighting against terrorism, which are related to avoidance and eradication of terrorist acts, prevention of their funding, criminalization of the intended funding for terrorist acts, also to ensure freezing the financial assets of terrorists and those of their supporters, and implement activities for tolerating neither the transfer of finances to the terrorists from the territories of the countries, nor providing any kind, among them political and diplomatic support to terrorists. —Hon'ble Mr Justice Zaza Meishvili Deputy Chairman, Supreme Court of Georgia Message dated 31st October 2006

This Conference is a valuable chance for us to share the minds and experiences as a member of the international community in preventing and combating terrorism activities as well as other important subjects such as the environment The above incidents have made us realize that terrorism is a criminal activity/crime which has an impact not only to our people and nation but also has an impact to all nations as a whole, and it is very clear that terrorism is a transnational crime, crime against mankind and an enemy for all nations. Therefore it needs our attention and awareness as this a valuable conference could become a media for us to share our experiences, establish cooperation, and to find a solution in combating the terrorism globally and comprehensively. —Hon’ble Dr Justice Parman Soeparman, S.H., M.H. Deputy Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Indonesia Message dated 25th November 2006

The children's initiative of enforcing the law “On cancellation of nuclear weapons” and our priority aim like that of other peace-loving countries is to ensure peace and to protect the rights of our future generation, the children's initiative should be paid particular attention to and functional decisions should be taken.

—Hon'ble Mr Justice Mikheil Gogishvili Deputy Chairman, Supreme Court of Georgia Message dated 20th October 2005

66 I express my admiration to Mr Jagdish Gandhi the staff and students of CMS for being the torch bearers for the cause of the world's children and convening this conference for the seventh time and I would like to assure them that they have the full support of the Ethiopian Judiciary. We have to understand the necessity of peace, what makes this Conference different because it is an appeal of children of CMS on behalf of two billion children. I have never attended such a gathering in my life in which 80 or more countries represented by Chief Justices and Judges, its make this conference unique. —Hon’ble Mr Justice Adil Ahmed Abdullahi Vice President, Federal High Court of Ethiopia Speech dated 10th December 2006

We are grateful to CMS and hope our contribution will be fruitful regard to the theme "enforceable international law is the idea whose time has come" The time has come and the big challenge is to end up the war, to rehabilitate social welfare infrastructures, to rise the rate of children education, to increase poverty alleviation, to guarantee the juvenile justice and ban the recruitment of childsoldiers so as to build a country fit for the children.

—Hon'ble Mr Justice Nestor Niyongabo Deputy Chief Justice,Supreme Court of Burundi Speech dated 11th December 2004

We are living in a world that is characterised by violent conflict, that does not properly look after its children and that is damaging the environment through excessive exploitation of our natural resources. Over the years much effort has been spent on putting in place international conventions and practices, institutions and measures to protect the weak and vulnerable, to cultivate a culture of peace and to protect our environment. However, not sufficient attention has been given to enforcement of resulting international law and standards, partly because some of the powerful nations lack the political will and care to participate in the enforcement. It is incumbent on us as custodians of human rights to continue a campaign for the enforcement of international law. International law should be enforced to protect and maintain peaceful coexistence.

—Hon'ble Mr Justice Sam Rugege Deputy Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Rwanda Message dated 19th November 2005

Generally the world is under the threat of aggressive regime, war, poverty and terrorism. Many children are still waiting for peace, freedom and safety. So that this important Conference is the way to promote International Justice, peace, security and to enforce international law in order to gain advantage for the next generation; therefore could I say that only enforcement of international law our children can be secured.

—H.E. Mr Justice Davone Vangvichith Vice-President, People's Supreme Court of Lao PDR Message dated 10th October 2005

67 We would have greatly benefited from the existence of such a provision and more importantly from the existence of a legally constituted world-parliament which would have been capable of enacting international laws which are binding and enforceable on all the countries and peoples of the world. I for my part believe, and firmly so, that in order to foster respect for international law and rule of law, it is necessary to have in existence a world parliament.

—Hon'ble Mr Justice D. M. Lewanika Deputy Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Zambia Speech dated 23rd December 2001

Let me thank to our Indian friends for organization and carrying out of such useful meeting. When we think about protection of children future and future generation we are to note key role of the law, especially taking into consideration article 4 of the Convention, requiring acceptance of all corresponding measures of legislative, administrative character aimed at rights' carrying out from states-members. That's why it is necessary that judges of more than thirty countries gathered to discuss the present theme and raise cooperation in this field up to new level.

—Hon'ble Madam Justice Erna Hayriyan Chairman of the Civil Court of Yerevan Armenia Speech dated 14th December, 2008

As a school (the largest of its kind), you are, of course concerned with the education of the next generation of citizens and you have day to day contact with future leaders so you have the advantage of seeing them develop as they grow up. It is logical then that you would be concerned about not only the pupils of this school (past, present and future) but also about the societies into which their various callings may take them and so you are concerned about the present and future well-being of children everywhere.

—Hon'ble Mr Justice Hartman Longley Judge, Court of Appeal of Bahamas Speech dated 14th December, 2008

I had rather this Assembly or some other Assembly of this Conference of Chief Justices of the World come up with a Declaration of Principles, called (say) the Montessori Declaration for the Creation of the World Court of Justice for the Child. Nothing prevents the Montessori School from advocating it, and work for it seriously. But there is more: the jewel on the crown is that we would be able also advocate is that Montessori Lucknow becomes the very venue for this high profile United Nations institution. This place, this institution and the people behind them have all the claims, the virtues and the merits for giving us the headquarters for the World Court of Justice for the Child.

—Hon'ble Mr Justice S.B. Domah Judge, Supreme Court of Mauritius Speech dated 14th December, 2008

68 The situation is precarious but not so hopeless as to compel us to throw our hands up in despair. There is hope and while it remains so, we must allow the law to offer the needed protection for the sake of children alive today or to be born in the future. I venture to say it is their undoubted right just like every adult. We owe them the duty to observe and protect the obligations and rights due them, for the fact that they are children does not derogate from their status or mean they are less men. The global phenomena deserve global responses. It is only international law that has the capacity to develop and effect a system of international governance for the common good of humanity especially the good of the children of the world, the leaders of tomorrow. I advocate for the international community to consider expanding the jurisdiction of the ICJ to cover receiving complaints from international NGOs for the benefit of the children of the world.

—Hon'ble Mr Justice Julius Ansah Judge, Supreme Court of Ghana Speech dated 14th December, 2008

It is very important that a Montessori School is taking the issue of billions of children and yet to be born children and requesting the jurists to be conscious about their future so that a better world awaits future mankind. It is important that the children have faith in judiciary and they are sure that judiciary can play a significant role in safeguarding the future of children and the future of mankind. Every soul has the right to be born, every child has the right for proper care. Children also have the right for opportunities to enhance their potential for better enhancement of mankind. They are the mankind themselves and the future of mankind is doomed if their rights are not safeguarded. We need to safeguard their rights if we want to safeguard mankind. They are the seeds, the torchbearers and the future of mankind and it is very important to note that we jurists are looked upon by them for safeguarding their rights.

—Hon'ble Madam Justice Gauri Dhakal Judge, Supreme Court of Nepal Speech dated 15th December 2008

There is a need to look at each country's perspective and to review the laws, policies and procedures in order to ensure that children's rights can be safeguarded. It is also very important to incorporate international human rights laws, international treaties and conventions in force, international custom and international criminal laws into the laws of each country to protect the rights of children. The concerns and appeals raised by the City of Montessori School are legitimate and well founded. These should be the concerns of all nations and all societies.

—Hon'ble Madam Justice Sauda Mjaisri Judge, Court of Appeal of Tanzania Speech dated 14th December 2008

When the students of the City Montessori School here in Lucknow call for the empowering of the International Court of Justice to safeguard the future of the world's two billion children and the generations yet to be born, it ought not be felt that such a call is baseless and would be ignored. Jagdish Gandhi, together with the students of the City Montessori School will be recorded by posterity, as those who took the significant first steps, aimed at the empowerment of the International Court of Justice, to safeguard the future of the world's children.The City Montessori School has over the years, sent powerful messages to leaders of the world, of the need to protect and preserve the welfare, rights and well being of the children of the world. The cause they champion is getting deserved attention around the world.

—Hon'ble Mr Justice B.S. Roy Judge, Court of Appeal of Guyana Speech dated 14th December 2008

69 The subject of children is a topic with which I, and indeed, all the Judges present here I am sure, have a real and instinctive connection. The welcome we received from the children and others throughout, starting from our arrival at the airport, was literally breath-taking, and the performances at the Concert and Model World Parliament were truly awe-inspiring, or as young people in some parts of the world like to say, “it was awesome!”. I would also like to add a comment having witnessed the Children's World Parliament, the children having from a tender age, been steeped in the subject of “ World Peace” offered in the School's curriculum. As an eminent Educational institution, the City Montessori School seems well-placed to liaise with Ministries of Education or their equivalent, and other bodies responsible for educating children, and to encourage these bodies to implement compulsory courses in World Peace, Mediation, and perhaps, while at it, add to that list, a course in anger management.

—Hon'ble Madam Justice Ingrid Mangatal Judge, Supreme Court of Jamaica Massage dated 14th December 2008

The International Court of Justice is the natural forum established for the accountability of a State the disregards childhood, or that allows a behaviour in which is a violation to the rights of children, but sadly, it is not accessible to children, or the organizations that represent them. A fairly view through its rulings evidence it. More than a half of its cases are relate to dispute on maritime and terrestrial borders, and just some few decisions on human rights. That is why, I think it is very important to discuss in forums as this, the necessity of the International Court to empower itself, effectively, on the protection of human rights.

—Hon'ble Madam Justice Anabelle Leon Feoli President of the First Law Court, Costa Rica Speech dated 15th December 2008

It is a great pleasure that this important event called by City Montessori School, which has proved its importance in strengthening International Law and empowering the International Court of Justice for regulation of the International behavior, creation of atmospheres of unity in the world, peace, and security for the future of children has been conducting continually for the 9th year. All nations of the universe shall be guided by the joint international world order based on the high principles of humanity and equity.

—Hon'ble Mr Justice Dorjgotov Baasan Judge, Criminal Court of the Supreme Court of Mongolia Speech dated 13th December 2008

70 This theme is of tremendous importance and relevance today. It must therefore be accorded the attention which its magnitude deserves. The question therefore is in, the face of the impotence of the ICJ, what should be done to empower it? My suggestion is that art.34(1) of the statue and art. 94( 2) of the charter should be amended first to give access to the court of NGOs, victims of violation and specialized organs of the UN to bring action. Secondly, to make enforcement by the security council mandatory. Furthermore, art 36(2) of the statute should be construed in such a way that violation of children's rights shall be considered a breach of an international obligation thereby giving jurisdiction to entertain and adjudicate decisively on any complaint founded of any alleged violation If my recommendations are effective then we would have succeeded to empower the court to safeguard the interest of the world's two billion children and the unborn generation. —Hon'ble Mr Justice Evande Mwambo Paul R. President of the High Court, South West Province, Republic of Cameroon Speech dated 15th December 2008

The protection of children's rights is a global problem of today's world and that is why we can not underestimate the importance of this kind of conferences. We have to admit the fact that there is no country in the whole world that could be described as a perfect example of providing their children with all the rights they need so far. Even in the most democratic and developed countries we see the growing number of teenage crimes, families with very low income, high children's death - rates because of poor medical care, and homeless children. All this facts are proving that we can not solve children's problem without uniting on international level. This problem had brought us together for creating an international institution for children's rights protection.

—Hon'ble Madam Justice Svetlana Krickay Mikhailovna Judge, Supreme Court of Kyrgyz Republic Speech dated 14th December 2008

The future of generations to come cannot be guaranteed unless the importance of maintaining and strengthening international peace and security and the development of friendly relations among states is actively promoted. In their appeal to this conference the world’s two billion children as represented by the 35,000 students of City Montessori School, Lucknow, have highlighted, and correctly in my view, the various aspects of the world as it stands today that threaten their future. These include the stockpile of more than 36,000 nuclear, chemical and biological weapons, international terrorism, drug trafficking, conflicts between nations, global warming and ecological imbalance, alarming growth of deserts and desertification world over, melting of the polar ice caps and the Siberian peat bogs. These very aspects of the present world situation have the effect of negating the various rights of children provide for the espoused in International and Regional instruments. The Court’s empowerment is necessary in the endeavour to achieve a world fit for children. —Hon'ble Madam Justice Susan Chipswa Mavangira Judge, High Court of Zimbabwe Speech dated 15th December 2008

As educator and organizer of a great educational system based on firm belief in the child's creative potential, his drive to learn and his right to be treated as an individual, City Montessori School (CMS) has earned the right to represent two billion children and generations yet to be born in the just fight for the protection of the rights of the children. In this age of globalization violation of human rights including rights of children should be considered and treated as violation of International Law. We in Bangladesh stand committed for the protection of the rights of children and for the redress of their violation and if ICJ or International Criminal Court is empowered to deal with such matters our children may have a bright tomorrow. Let us act and pray for the welfare of the children in all fields both national and international. I wish our collective wisdom in this summit may find out ways and means to achieve this goal. —Hon'ble Mr Justice Md Abdul Matin Judge, Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh Speech dated 15th December 2008

71 The international introduction to the level of a new procedure is never easy matter to achieve. In the research of the best way of success of the philosopher's stone undertaken by its Excellency Jagdish GANDHI and City Montessori School, it would be advisable to take account of the actual position of the international law and the specific characters of the United Nations (UNO) whose International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the emanation. Taking into account this reality, the President of the Supreme Court of Benin has the conviction that the implication of the respective States of which is original the participants in the present judicial summit, will constitute a certain luck and powerful asset for the happy outcome of the imposing enterprise to empower the International Court of Justice to safeguard the future of world two billions children and generations yet to be born. Of now and already, the President of the Supreme Court of Benin is ready to intervene is this sense with the Government of Republic of Benin. —Hon'ble Mr Justice Kindji Tranquillin Judge, Administrative Chamber, Supreme Court of Benin Speech dated 15th December 2008

This worlds legal systems faces numerous and varied challenges by the ever growing and rapidly moving society. Whether these legal systems can facilitate and accommodate these changes is also challenging, i.e the Courts must determine which laws to apply in the moving from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, more particularly the kidnapping and trafficking of children for profit.Although initial consultation has begun, there is still need for further consultation to clarify the issues highlighted as well as formulating the mechanism to deal with international Child Abductions and the enforcement of overseas court orders.

—Hon'ble Madam Justice Catherine Davani Judge, National and Supreme Court of Justice, Papua New Guinea Speech dated 15th December, 2008

I wish to also extend my heartfelt thanks to Mrs. Gandhi who must be a pillar of strength to this visionary man who is her husband. May they continue to be ray of hope in the world. To the teachers and support staff I wish you continuous success in helping to teach and nurture the children of CMS. To the Students themselves may you continue to be a beacon of peace and hope not to your peers but also to the world. Children ought to be able to get assurance from their countries of origin that initiatives for their protection in all areas of concern shall be taken care of including the time frames when these would be implemented. Our obligations as judges is to uphold the rule of law and to enforce fundamental rights and freedoms. I can assure the children of CMS that this is a mandate I intend to carry out as long as I am a judge.

—Hon'ble Ms. Justice Qinisile M. Mabuza Judge High Court of Swaziland Speech dated 10th December 2007

Thus, I think our meeting at this conference is of much importance, which creates the opportunity for us to find the ways for solving the problems we are facing. It is clear that protection of the rights of a child represent the sphere of our common interests. I do hope that very soon the time will come when all of us would admit with satisfaction that "Empower the International Court of Justice to Safeguard the Future of World's Two Billion Children and GenerationsYet to Be Born” It is the idea, whose time has come.

—Hon'ble Mr. Justice Levan Tornike Murusidze Judge, Supreme Court of Georgia Speech dated 9th December 2007

72 This 8th Conference of Chief Justices of the World aims at ensuring the improvement of the quality of life of the billions of children on Earth and unborn generations takes place at a crucial time. It is a time when children are abused beyond measure, when poverty strangles children often to death, when education to many children is paltry, when children are used as soldiers and when the well-being of children has become an issue for wonderful words rather than effective action. This address will therefore focus on the action that is required to ensure that the lives of children are regarded as worthy, to impress upon all in the world the importance of the dignity of our children and to improve the quality of childrens' lives. We thank the organisers for making possible this very important event and trust that the next year will show that the condition of the children of the world will improve beyond our expectations. We must not rest until the objective is achieved. — Hon'ble Mr. Justice Mohammed Zakeria Yacoob Judge, Constitutional Court, South Africa Speech dated 9th December 2007

This conference gives a great opportunity to us to share the minds and experiences as a member of the international community towards preventing and combating transnational crimes, crime against humankind. Today, transnational crimes demand enforceable International law that is universally applicable to all the countries and peoples of the world. Present time, International law is becoming the main tools of achieving peace between nations and the legal basis for peace and international security in the world. It would be wonderful, indeed, if there could be a new world order that allows a world parliament ensure world peace, implement global steps to conserve the environment and outlaw and eliminate all weapons of mass destruction, thus safeguarding the future of world's children, born and yet-to-be-born. I would commend the Students' Appeal of CMS on behalf of World's two-billion children and generations and let me extend my cordial thanks to Mr. Jagdish Gandi, and the all teachers and students of CMS — Hon'ble Mrs. Justice Tungalag Chuluun Judge of the Chamber for Administrative Cases of the Supreme Court of Mongolia Speech dated 9th December 2007

The calling of the CMS students, standing in the name of the children of the World, compels us to take into consideration their requests of attention, regarding to the existence of more than 36000 nuclear weapons, chemical and biological weapons of massive destruction power, international terrorism, drugs traffic, armed international conflicts, earth warming, ecologic disaster, brutal scenes of inhumane poverty and disease, the more than 40000 deaths a day caused by mal nutrition and diseases that might have been prevented by vaccination, plus the incommensurable expenses wasted in weapons and "defence" budgets. In order to give an effective response to the demands presented by these children, is required the unanimous support on behalf of the authorities from all over the globe, support that needs to be translated into effective commitment towards positive action and policies and not mere declarations of good will. — Hon'ble Mr. Justice Jose Raul Torres Kirmser Minister and Former President of the Supreme Court of Paraguay Speech dated 8th December 2007

Children's are the most precious trust that God has endowed upon us. They are to be properly looked after, cared and given due attention in order to constantly move ahead in this world. They are the seed that give continuity to mankind. Jagdish Gandhi rightly observed: "They are the most powerful common denominator for all the nations. They are the future of man. They are the linking bond between generations of man."Aeschylus said in 458 BC: "Children are voices of immortality to a man, though he be dead.” We are juristic persons. We can bring suitable suggestions to empower International Court of Justice (ICJ) as an apex court of world judicial order. Looking into the present international relations among the international community and the direction it is taking, the day will come; we can see a world government. To make this planet safe for the mankind, we should guarantee children's rights for protection, development, participation and promotion. — Hon'ble Mr Justice Pawan Kumar Ojha Judge, Supreme Court of Nepal Speech dated 9th December 2007

73 Our children have a right to grow up in a peaceful environment. They should be taught the advantages of peace. They cannot love peace if they do not know peace.As leaders of tomorrow those still to be born should be born into a peaceful world and maintain it as such. In this organization, it is pleasing to note that the children of the world have been afforded an opportunity to have a say regarding their desire for peace and security.

— Hon'ble Mr. Justice M A Cheda Judge of Appeal Supreme Court of Zimbabwe Speech dated 9th December 2007

That children have the right to safe, clean and supportive environments that ensure their survival, growth, development, healthy life and well-being is not disputed. This is especially because children are uniquely vulnerable to the effects of the threats in the world and must therefore be protected from injury, poisoning and hazards in the different environments where they arc born, live, learn, play, develop and grow. There is arguably no better placed law to protect the rights of children than international law. — Hon'ble Mr. Justice W.A. Atuguba Judge, Supreme Court of Ghana Speech dated 9th December 2007

Unity of actions and commonalty of objective will strengthen the International Court of Justice to fulfill the sacred duty to the future generations of the humanity. Had it not been the effort of City Montessori School we would have never met here today to work towards it and I would once again like to thank the members of City Montessori School for making it possible for us to meet and in that way CMS is truly a "light house of Society". — Hon'ble Ms Justice Tashi Chhozom Judge, Thimphu District Court of Bhutan Speech dated 9th December 2007

In order to "empower the ICJ to safe-guard the future of the World's two Billion Children and generations yet to be born", Member States of the UN should be encouraged to use the Court's advisory jurisdiction. Though ordinarily the Court's advisory opinions have no binding effect, they nevertheless carry great legal weight and moral authority. States should also stipulate before hand, that the Court's advisory opinions will have a binding effect on them. In this way, the protection for children will be guaranteed, now and in generations yet to come. — Hon'ble Ms Justice Joyce Aluoch Head Family Division in Kenya Handling Family and Children's Issue, Kenya Speech dated 9th December 2007

74 The Greek experience shows that the application of the principles of sustainability and human rights through judicial review can bring about a great change in positive legal culture and law. What is required is the systematic and consistent application of these principles by the judiciary worldwide, which will eventually convince international organizations and courts, as well as the national legislatures to implement the same principles by their respective decisions. Such a perspective is perfectly feasible in the visible future: the only thing that judges need is better communication, exchange of views and experiences and mutual support. In this context, the World Judiciary Summit 2007 should be recognised as a real breakthrough in law development. — Hon'ble Ms Justice Maria Karaman of Councilor Of State (PhD UPL), Chambers for Environment and Sustainability of Greece Speech dated 8th December 2007

The Chad by my voice fully agrees with the call made by the children of the City Montessori School, Lucknow and supports the proposal for the autonomy of the ICJ to better protect children around the world. We will do everything in our power to make our contribution. We can say that the 21 st century is not much different from the last century as progress in this area is slow. Tremendous resources are wasted in all areas and particularly in the production of weapons of mass destruction and preparation for war or defense of the territory. We want to congratulate the 32000 students from the City Montessori School in Lucknow that took the initiative for alarming situation faced by children of the world. We hope that this conference will come to resolutions that will transform the current World Order blind issues concerning children and the children of today and those born will have a better world to live in peace. — Hon'ble Ms Justice Romba Nee Yaneko Ruth Judge, Supreme Court of Tchad Speech dated 10th December 2007

The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Benin has asked me especially to express his deep gratitude to Honorable Mr. Gandhi who is always willing to work for a better world for children through the services of the Justices of the world. In fact the action of CMS under the benevolent impetus of its founder director aims at creating a world of peace and justice not only for the present generation but also for future generation of children as the international legal instruments made available by the international Community are found inadequate. — Hon'ble Ms Justice Ginette Hounsa-Afanwoubo Conseiller a la Chambre Judiciaire de la Cour Supreme du Benin Speech dated 10th December 2007

Children of all over the world are innocent, vulnerable and dependent. They are curious, energetic and full of hope. Their time should be a time of joy, peace, games study and development. But for numerous children their real childhood is absolutely another thing. Every day numerous children face danger, which prevents their growth and development. They face suffering being a victim of wars and violations, race discrimination. Every day millions of children suffer from poverty caused by economical crisis hunger and lack of home, epidemic and illiteracy. World summit for children interests have put a task to take concrete measures. — Hon'ble Mr. Justice Abdusaidjon Gafurov Judge, Supreme Court of Kyrgyz Republic Speech dated 9th December 2007

75 The last drop is left to fall and it may happen any moment now. Therefore I want to stress out that the world is unsafe now and resolving ecological and nuclear problems is vital not only for children and future generations but for all the mankind. That is why it is our solemn responsibility to act now. I truly believe that there is no place for political dispute, no place for countries to sort out one's relationship. We are all in the equal position for the question of existence of the future is beyond any politics. When we think of ensuring the safe future for children and future generations we can not ignore the importance of law, therefore I am very pleased that justices from all over the world gather to contribute to optimum salvation and bringing up the subject to a qualitatively new level. — Hon'ble Mr Justice Ivars Bickovics Judge, Supreme Court of Latvia Speech dated 9th December 2007

CMS has a great vision of peace in the world. Mr. Jagdish Gandhi has done so much to realize this vision. Mr. Jagdish Gandhi is a visionary, hard worker and very busy man. He has founded a unique school which is doing so much work for peace. I have been to many schools in the world, but CMS is a school which has given a rare example of high ideals. I admire both Mr. Jagdish Gandhi and the school founded by him. Indeed CMS of Lucknow is uniquely qualified to host conference of this nature. Its concept of a school as a light of society, with the four building blocks of the school consisting of universal values, global understanding, service to the world, and excellence in all things, places CMS at the forefront of leadership and in the throes of the struggle of world peace and respect for international law.

—Hon'ble Mr Justice R T Aninakwah Judge, Supreme Court of Ghana Speech dated 11th December 2006

Hence the time is ripe for the ordinary people of the world who are in the majority, to sit up and think, take stock of the situation and formulate adequate steps dynamic enough to reverse the deteriorating and degenerating process. The appeal by 26000 students from the City Montessori School in Lucknow, India demanding the Right to a Safe Future comes at the appropriate time. Let us therefore work towards World Unity and World Peace by contributing our mite with dedication and concern for the world’s children born and yet to be born.

—Hon’ble Mr Justice C. V. Wigneswaran Judge, Supreme Court of Sri Lanka Speech dated 8th December 2002

The delegation of the High Court of Justice of Benin would like also to express its thanks to the City Montessori School, for the job it has been relentlessly doing is so great: You have been providing the children of this famous School with tools and human aptitudes they need to overcome difficulties they are confronted with in life and also to defend with some success their own rights as well as the rights of all the children worldwide. It is my suggestion that through its unremitting and enlightening educational work, the City Montessori School has empowered numberless children to become capable to defend and protect the rights of all the children of the world: those who were already born and those yet to be born.

—Hon'ble Ms Justice Clotilde Medaegan Nougbode President, Haute Cour de Justice, Benin Speech dated 10th December 2006

76 Today, international law is becoming one of the main means of achieving peace between countries and the legal basis for maintaining peace and international security in the world. That's why sometimes it is called world law that regulates collaboration of different countries in all the spheres. I wish all the best to all of you, especially to the students and teachers of the famous City Montessori School Organization of such an important conference will certainly bear fruits which will be relished by the future generations. —Hon'ble Ms Justice Kulmatova Dilbar Sabirovna Judge, Supreme Court of Kyrgyzstan Speech dated 11th December 2006

I am very glad that I got an opportunity to take part in this conference and to meet with great people and many Chief Justices and Judges of the world. City Montessori School under the dynamic leadership of Mr Jagdish Gandhi is working and doing a very good service to the mankind. Every country should have a school like City Montessori School and its students, dedicated to the cause of world unity and world peace.

—Hon'ble Mr Justice Khojaev Salim Judge, Supreme Court of Tajikistan Views at the 7th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world dated 11th December 2006

The City Montessori School has taken a very important step by floating the idea of enforceable international law through the international conference of the chief justices of the world. I am pleased to see that the City Montessori School students are educating the masses for uniting the world under one international law to ensure lasting peace in the world. The students are doing all this under the guidance of Mr. Jagdish Gandhi who is an excellent and energetic person and up and about therefore the credit for this good work goes to him. It is a pleasant surprise for me that the City Montessori School students are educating the elders on the high ideals of world unity and world peace. No doubt, this planet can be safe only when there is unity and peace. Therefore world unity and world peace is absolutely necessary for saving the planet from destruction. I have attended numerous conferences around the world, but this conference is unique in that it has set lofty goals for a united world.This is beyond my expectation and anticipation. —Hon'ble Mr Justice R R Mzikamanda Judge, President of the High Court of Malawi Views at the 7th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world dated 11th December 2006

Mr. Jagdish Gandhi belongs to a special breed of personalities that we need now to save this world. He has taken upon himself the responsibility of saving this world from war. Mr. Jagdish Gandhi is right when he says that there should be an enforceable international law to bring order and discipline in the world. The enforceable international law will ensure equality among all world citizens. It will make all independent nations equal, irrespective of its size, population or strength We, the members of the world judiciary, are bound to respond to the awakening call of the students of the City Montessori School on behalf of the two billion children of the world by lending our support and commitment to the enforcement of international law. —Hon'ble Mr Justice A. Caunhye Judge, Supreme Court of Mauritius Speech dated 10th December 2006

77 It is really fascinating to see that Mr. Jagdish Gandhi has been doing amazing things. The driving power of Jagdish Gandhi staff and students is just amazing, its enough to inspire all of us to do quite a lot towards peace unity and harmony in the world. He has managed to force us to realize our obligations to children and the world. I agree with him that we elders must think of the interests of the new generation. We must take steps to improve the lot of children and leave behind a legacy of peace. We should not do anything that would cause inconvenience to the future generations. The City Montessori School is undoubtedly a school with a difference. We feel that we must play a role in building bonds of friendship with the rest of humanity. It is our duty to consolidate the efforts of peace and unity. We must confess that we have not done enough for peace and therefore we must make haste to contribute to the on going efforts for peace. We shall carry back home memorable impressions of this conference. —Hon'ble Mr Justice Kenneth Mthiyane Judge, Supreme Court of Appeals of South Africa Views at the 7th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world dated 9th December 2006

The Judges of the world today have to work for the formation of a whole of specific international legislations aiming at the child welfare. Because if we are initially the guards and the defenders of the laws and the constitutions it is impossible for us to found peace, to safeguard justice and to judge equitably without having such an international law. We dream all, undoubtedly, of a better world for our children, wire of the life and men of the future. This is why we must as of now unifying our efforts to carry out this world where reigns peace, justice and prosperity. —Hon'ble Ms Justice Feryal Daloul Judge, Supreme Court of Lebanon Speech dated 11th December 2006

I would like to thank Mr Jagdish Gandhi, convener of the 7th International Conference of Chief Justice of the World, from the bottom of my heart for affording me this opportunity to participate in this conference. The uphill task which he has undertaken for the welfare of the two billion children of the world, is praiseworthy and wish him in this endeavor. I would like to say that the power to wound and divide and the power to heal and save are both in man’s hand. It is the thought that makes him do the one or the other. Therefore let us all, in close association, intensify our joint efforts with honesty and determination in the implementation of international law. —Hon'ble Mr Justice Top Bahadur Magar Judge, Supreme Court of Nepal Speech dated 10th December 2006

I really appreciate that the City Montessori School is organizing this important conference world judiciary summit and successfully organizing it for the seventh time. I really appreciate the idea and initiative of Jagdish Gandhi, who has bravely initiated this idea, which no one did it before even once. I commend an appeal of the over 31,000 students of CMS to the World Judiciary to protect children's right to a safe ecology and safe future. Like other attendents, we wholeheartedly join our voice to children' rights to a safe and healthy world and once again commend the Students' Appeal of CMS on behalf of World's two-billion children and generations. —Hon'ble Mr Justice Doorjotov Altangerel Judge, Supreme Court of Mongolia Speech dated 10th December 2006

78 The theme for this conference “Enforceable International Law is the idea whose time has come” is so relevant and I am sure it will have a profound bearing on the future of human race. As the leaders of the judiciary of the world and arbiters of the constitutions of the respective countries, the Hon'ble Chief Justices gathered here today is an appropriate body to deliberate on the matter. The Bhutanese judiciary commends and dedicates its fullest support to the noble initiative of the City Montessori School and its organizers in this sacred mission.

—Hon'ble Mr Justice Kuenlay Tshering Senior Judge, Royal Court of Justice of Bhutan Speech dated 9th December 2006

The idea put forward by Mr. Jagdish Gandhi is commendable that time has come when the whole humanity should live like one family. This state of estrangement should come to an end and a new beginning made for amity and brotherhood. I also believe that humanity is one and should exist as such without being divided into nation states and communities. As long as people like Mr. Jagdish Gandhi are there we should not lose hope of such unity. I am sure that one day or the other this world will have a central governing body whose rulings will apply to each and every part of the earth in equal measure, establishing equality in the world dreamt of by the sages and saints of the past. It is heart warming to see so many chief justices and judges of the world assembling together to talk unity and peace. —Hon'ble Ms Justice R. Makarau Judge, Supreme Court of Zimbabwe Views and Speech dated 10th December 2006

One day, all the leaders of the world would join forces to fulfill the wishes of the children of the world as represented by the students of the City Montessori School, Lucknow, under the able leadership and vision of Mr Jagdish Gandhi, that it is not a utopia to set up a World Parliament to implement enforceable International Law for a better, peaceful world with a healthy environment, a world heritage for the children of the future.I think that Mr. Jagdish Gandhi has very bright idea because his aim is for the protection of the rights of Children. It is a very wide move that children of City Montessori School have taken because they realize that the judges by their judgment can influence the legislators to adopt an enforceable international Law which is applicable and move especially to protect the rights of the children. The idea of Mr Jagdish Gandhi is going to happen one day because today's children of CMS will be leaders in the future. Mr Jagdish Gandhi is a visionary, pioneer and a man of the world. —Hon'ble Mr Justice P. Lam Shang Leen Judge, Supreme Court of Mauritius Message dated 7th November 2005

CMS is different because of its attention towards welfare of children. Mr. Jagdish Gandhi is an exceptional man. I think that we had Mahatma Gandhi and after modern generation we have now another Gandhi. I think it is good sign and Mr. Gandhi is gift from God. There are very few people in the world like him. He is very visionary man. I have never come across the school like CMS where there are 31,000 students never before in my life. We are here gathered to deliberate honour worthy appeal by the over 31,000 students of the CMS. The appeal is launched on behalf of the world’s two billion children and of generations of children yet to be born, and also on their own behalf, concerning the protection of their right, now only to a save environment but also to a safe future, that is, their right to inherit a safe and healthy world. It remains for me to congratulate Mr Jagdish Gandhi, the convener of the conference for his leadership and relentless advocacy in championing the safety, security and future of the children of the world as well as of those yet to be born. I also thank the organisers of the conference and the students of the CMS for their splendid contribution towards what is destined to become a very successful event. —Hon'ble Mr Justice A.M. Silungwe Senior Judge, Supreme Court of Namibia Speech dated 9th December 2006

79 II am impressed with the work of devoted CMS staff and students in managing the multifarious arrangements necessary for such an International Conference of Chief Justices of the World for promoting the concept of a united world. This important international event of Mr. Jagdish Gandhi is going to make a great impact on masses across the globe. It is really marvelous that Mr. Jagdish Gandhi has been able to seek the cooperation of so many learned Chief Justices and Judges of Supreme Courts of the countries they represent. It is heartening to see that these learned legal luminaries have realized the importance of world unity in the given situation when the world is torn in the conflicts and mutual recriminations. Mr Jagdish Gandhi is very warm individual, very energetic at this stage and is probably more energetic than many of us. I salute Mr. and Mrs. Gandhi and City Montessori School for their endeavour. —Hon'ble Mr Justice Samuel Lungole Awich Judge, Supreme Court of Belize Speech dated 11th December 2006

This Conference is very excellent idea in the framework of raising the public opinion to put pressure and to improve the situation in the field of environment. Personally I appreciate too much Mr. Jagdish Gandhi for his engagement, for the safety of children and for the improvement & protection of environment. His efforts are being appreciated by every participant of this Conference. An important incentive for considering the children's right to inherit a safe and healthy ecology as a binding norm of the international law, is also the application of the sustainable development principle, which “should meet the actual needs of the mankind, without compromising the needs of the future generations”.

—Hon'ble Dr Justice Xhezair Zaganjori Judge, Constitutional Court of Albania Message dated 4th November 2005

I take the solemn pledge to-day, in my personal name, to carry the message to my country, to do my best to foster the introduction, in the Constitution of my country, of a provision alike toArticle 51 of the Constitution of India and to promote the idea and project of a World Parliament.

—Hon'ble Mr Justice Marc France Eddy Balancy Judge, Supreme Court of Mauritius Speech dated 6th May 2001

Justices and judges have that opportunity open to them. If we are to foster respect for international law, we must first do so in our respective judicial systems. In our own respective countries. We must translate the idea of fostering respect for international law into action, into something concrete, something that would inspire others like lawyers and litigants as well as the public in general: to make a firm stand to comply with our respecting and preserving human rights, of women and children.

—Hon'ble Ms Justice Alicia Martinez Judge, Supreme Court of Philippines Speech dated 14th December 2003

80 If we read Aritcle 51 of the Constitution of India in full we also find there that the state shall endeavour to promote international peace and security, maintain just and honourable relations between nations and encourage settlement of international disputes by arbitration. To promote these noble thoughts as well enforceability of International law has become the need of the hour.

—Hon'ble Mr Justice Girish Chandra Lal Judge, Appellate Court at Pokhara of Nepal Speech dated 8th December 2002

The Children of City Montessori School on behalf of the two billion children of the world, born and yet to be born, have thrown a big challenge to us all, to put in place, a new world legal order which will not only safeguard their 'Right to a Safe Future', but will more so guarantee them a right to a safe and healthy ecology.

—Hon'ble Mr Justice E.E. Chulu Acting Judge Incharge, Lusaka High Court of Zambia Speech dated 8th December 2002

I commend the City Montessori School and all other, who have made this meeting possible, for their untiring efforts to keep before the public eye the pressing need to evolve a legal regime that would assure the children of the world, and generations yet unborn, of a safer world built on peace and sustainable management of the Earth’s resources, ecology and environment.

—Hon'ble Ms Justice Sophia Akuffo Judge , Supreme Court of Ghana Speech dated 11th December 2004

As we balance perilously upon the threshold of either destructive catastrophe or enforceable international law, we Judges, as pre-eminent representatives of the civilized world, must collectively declare our uncompromising commitment to ensuring a safe and sustainable future for our children. And as the last bulwark against injustice and discrimination, lawyers and Judges are duty bound to lead the way. —Rt Hon'ble Mr Justice Marcus Einfeld, AO QC PhD Judge, Federal Court of Australia Speech dated 7th December 2002

81 It is imperative that the ‘Rights to a Safe Future’be enshrined in the UN’s Declaration of Rights of the child. It is after all in the best interest of members of the international community to observe the principles of international law. The suggestions that there should be a clear provision enshrined in each and every constitution making it an obligation on the state to promote international law deserves considerations. Finally it is incumbent upon leaders of the world to have, help ensure a secure future for the generation to come, see that humanity at large enjoys peace and tranquility and create a world where solidarity reigns supreme.

—Hon’ble Ms Justice S. Peeroo Judge, Supreme Court of Mauritius Speech dated 8th December 2002

As responsible citizens of the world, it is our duty to see to it that measures are taken to safeguard the future of all children, born and yet unborn. Children the world over should aspire to the same rights, and it is our duty to stand up and speak for those who are deprived of those rights and who are least able to speak for themselves. Silence is not an option when we are confronted with such global issues.

—Hon'ble Ms Justice Hima Nalini Matadeen Judge, Supreme Court of Mauritius Speech dated 11th December 2004

There is no more worthwhile subject than that of enforce ability of international law and its impact on securing world peace for the benefit of the coming generations. The initiative of Mr and Mrs Gandhi to make the voices of the children of the world heard, is therefore more than commendable. If encouraged in the proper manner, it can show the way to positive actions and bear fruit. The philosophy of the City Montessori School which is that of providing education, spiritual direction and guidance to students, parents and society can play a meaningful role in society and if spread globally, can effect a change of hearts and minds contributing to world peace. —Hon'ble Ms Justice Ah Foon Chui Yew Cheong Judge, Supreme Court of Mauritius Speech dated 14th December 2003

The children of City Montessori School, Lucknow who represent two billion children of the world have spoken and have appealed to the Judiciary of the world. Their voices cannot be ignored for too long, they are a very strong force for after all they are our valuable assets and our future leaders. The theme of the conference 'Enforceable International Law is the Need of the Hour', is laudable indeed.

—Hon'ble Mr Justice Devendra Pathik Puisne Judge, High Court of Fiji Islands Speech dated 8th December 2002

82 I strongly believe that we need new world structure in the form of World Parliament- like body that may control the fulfillment of international instructions that should be obligatory for all countries and people of the world.

—Hon'ble Mr Justice Djalol Isroilov Judge, Supreme Court of Tajikistan Speech dated 8th December 2002

We are convinced that the present conference permits not only to enlarge the field for protection and survival of children but also to put in common reflection in front of an international law community.The protection of its children rights is a major concern.

—Hon’ble Mr Justice Kakov Mayaza Jean Eugene Judge, Constitutional Court of Gabon Speech dated 14th December 2003

The world community, taking in regard the most pressing of today and implementing the aims enshrined in the UN Declaration of the Rights of the Child mentioned above, must make all the necessary steps – first of all legal ones – to realize these aims. Thus, it is necessary to support the attitude of the Supreme Court of the Philippines, which states the right of the children yet to be born to safe and healthy environment, as well the initiative of the organizers of this Conference to include this provision in the UN Declaration on the Rights of the Child.

—Hon’ble Ms Justice Janina Stripeikiene Judge, Supreme Court of Lithuania Speech dated 8th December 2002

Today, international terrorism and international environmental pollution demands enforceable international law, because such acts can only be curbed through enforceable international law and not by war whether between two or more countries or even a world war. The crying need of the new age is for unity of human kind and peace in the world, there is thus an urgent need for a legally constituted law making body i.e. World Parliament, for enacting enforceable International laws that are applicable to all the countries and the peoples of the world.

—Hon’ble Mr Justice N. E. Dissanayake Judge, Supreme Court of Sri Lanka Speech dated 11th December 2004

83 The commitment and dedication shown by the students of CMS to focus attention on the necessity to promote international peace and security in order to avail the children of tomorrow a safer environment is a noble mission. I am grateful to be allowed the opportunity to participate and contribute in this endeavor.

—Hon’ble Mr Justice N. Juddoo Judge, Supreme Court of Seychelles Speech dated 8th December 2002

There is the relevance of the initiative of the organizers of this meeting the opportunity of which, the students of City Montessori School seize to request the wisdom of the world judiciary. On behalf of two billion children of the world, they identify us there last resort. In this respect, they express the eager wish that our deliberations end up in the proposal of concrete actions aiming at putting an end to all kinds of discrimination, ill treatments, sufferance and exclusions imposed on them by the adults’madness. CMS may rest assured of my full support for the events being items on the agenda of this conference. But beyond every thing, we could also decide to dispatch a mission led by Hon’ble Jagdish Gandhi to deliver to UN Secretary General a collection of reports and resolution of the 6th Conference of our forum.

—Hon'ble Mr Justice Arsene K CAPO-CHICHI Judge and Charge de Cabinet of President, Supreme Court of Benin Speech dated 11th December 2004

When the world is facing global and supra national problems that threaten the very survival of our planet, "Mother Earth", and turmoil seems to loom around every corner of the world, no theme can be more aptly suited than that the students of CMS has selected i.e. "Enforceable International Law is the Need of the Hour.”

—Hon'ble Mr Justice Mirza Hussain Haider Judge, High Court Division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh Speech dated 14th December 2003

Needless to say, every generation has a responsibility to the next to preserve that rhythm and harmony for the full enjoyment of a balanced and healthful ecology. This is especially relevant and may prove as a useful guide and example to the students of the City Montessori School who are ever so vigilant in harnessing international attention to its adopted causes, ecological and environmental conservation, included. Evidently, their generation responsibly meets the challenge to preserve and ensure the full enjoyment of a balanced and healthful ecology.

—Hon'ble Ms Justice Consuelo Ynares-Santiago Associate Justice, Supreme Court of Philippines Speech dated 6th May 2001

84 I wondered that a school (City Montessori School) was talking of international laws. I felt somewhat awkward and thought how can it be co related. But when I went through the publications of the school and saw the cultural events presented by the students then all my doubts were put to rest.Then I understood why this school organizes it.

—Hon'ble Mr Justice Laxman Prasad Aryal Judge, Supreme Court of Nepal Speech dated 6th May 2001

Conferences like this stimulate new thoughts and help share important experiences. By bringing together Chief Justices and judges from many countries, to share experiences and knowledge, the CMS Lucknow contributes greatly to the fostering of respect for international law. When we return to our home countries and courts we carry in our minds the lessons we have learned. We take in hearts the love and encouragement of the CMS staff and children of the City Montessori school.

—Hon'ble Mr Justice Michael Kirby AC CMG Justice of the High Court of Australia; One time President of the International Commission of Jurists; Laureate of the UNESCO Prize for Human Rights Education Speech dated 14th December 2003

The 27000 children here of the City Montessori School of Lucknow and on behalf of other children of the world have also appealed to all of us representative of their respective judicial system of the participating countries in the ongoing conference. The appeal is for the attainment of world peace and security and objective that has of course eluded mankind since the dawn of history. The children of Lucknow’s City Montessori School are undaunted by the seemingly colossal task of seeking international peace in the here and now for it is their future that is truly at stake in the success or failure of their objective.

—Hon'ble Ms Justice Conchita Carpio Morales Judge, Supreme Court of Philippines Speech dated 14th December 2003

The theme adopted for this Conference -"Enforceable International Law is "The Idea" whose time has come" is indeed apposite at this juncture in world history. It is always my firm conviction that the world has no other option to ensure its healthy survival, except through the establishment of peace and unity among the peoples and nations of the earth.

—Hon'ble Mr Justice Bernardin Renaud Judge, Supreme Court of Seychelles Speech dated 11th December 2004

85 The marked awareness of the students of City Montessori School (CMS) of Lucknow, India, imbued by their mentors in regard to the prevailing threat of a potentialThird Word War is, though not unshared by all, but the concern is not shared by many. If the present world is left to the whims and caprice of the terrorists, regional dictators or aggressor and aggrandisers, the dooms- day clock sure to beat faster and faster every minute. The theme of deliberation at this conference ( viz Enforceable International Law is THE IDEA whose Time Has come') is, therefore, the best possible choice to work on today. —Hon'ble Mr Justice Syed Muhammad Dastagir Husain Judge, Supreme Court of Bangladesh Speech dated 11th December 2004

Whatever be the area, or the new challenges being faced, an enforceable international law is the way forward. From the seed sown by the natural law theorists to the wide developments of the twentieth century has evolved a system which is universal and aims to address the numerous problems of our era. The developments at the beginning of the twenty first century are the harbinger of enforceable global standards. Only then will we be able to safeguard the future of our children and our children's children and bequeath to them a better and safer world to live in.

—Hon'ble Mr Justice Khesoe Prasad Matadeen Judge, Supreme Court of Mauritius Speech dated 11th December 2004

Care of children and the survival of mankind are issues of essentially equal importance. Law in general is a good idea as long as it is enforceable, otherwise it ceases to be so good. Then it is neither justice , nor virtue, then it is only a product for the sake of show-off, or, to put it bluntly- a toy. In order to turn in to a real virtue, it must be supported by strength- its effectiveness.

—Hon’ble Mr Justice Algis Norkunas Judge, Supreme Court of Lithuania Speech dated 11th December 2004

Mr Gandhi undoubtedly would have been moved initially in to convening this conference by thought that those large number of students who pass through his hands in to the world should have a safe world to live in. There is no doubt that Mr Jagdish Gandhi has done all within his powers to ensure that those students who receive their education at his institution will become the citizen of the world and not think of themselves as citizens of a particular country. Think of themselves as belonging to the human race. Though Mr Gandhi has set for himself a gigantic task, I think he has made a start and therefore we should commend him and wish him success because, if he and others he think alike succeed, then it is our children who will reap the benefits. —Hon'ble Mr Justice P. Edussuriya Judge, Supreme Court of Sri Lanka Speech dated 6th May 2001

86 To achieve the noble cause for the future of mankind, a united and peaceful world, the efforts of City Montessori School and its students are really praise worthy. I as a representative of my Rt. Hon'ble Chief Justice Sri Kedarnath Upadhayaya and other brother judges of Nepal and on my own wish grand success for the Fourth Chief Justices Conference of the World and assure you for the best support as far as possible.

—Hon'ble Mr Justice Krishna Kumar Verma Judge, Supreme Court of Nepal Speech dated 11th December 2004

There is a global need for an enforceable international constitution for settlement of international disputes by arbitration, with an effective machinery for its enforcement. I must congratulate the students of the CMS for becoming the holders of the Guinness World Record as being the world’s largest school with about 26000 students on its roll. I would like to extend my heartiest appreciation to the meaningful endeavour of the organizers to bring to the motives of the world leaders and the judges the problem of the children and their life and their possible solution by coordinated and well-orchestrated endeavours of all concerned.

—Hon'ble Mr Justice S. K. Sinha Judge, High Court division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh Speech dated 8th December 2002

Convention on the Rights of the Child 1989 providing for extending particular care to the child as stated in the Geneva Declaration of 1924 and in the Declaration of the Rights of the Child adopted by the General Assembly on 20th November 1959 must be strictly adhered to and be made enforceable for safe guarding children's right to inherit a safe and healthy ecology Air pollution, environmental degradation Green house effect should be controlled and regulated by enforcing uniforms International norms formulated by the integrated efforts of the member states in order to make the Earth a safe abode or habitat for the children and future generation. Before I conclude. I must say that this conference of the justiciaries of the world would be a colossal stride in building world opinion for Enforceable International Laws. —Hon'ble Mr Justice Md. Awlad Ali Judge, Supreme Court of Bangladesh Message dated 12th October 2005

Due to deterioration in peace and security in the world caused by terrorism and other unfortunate catastrophic events, enforcement of International Law is in crisis. The theme is, therefore, pertinent for this conference. I wish the deliberations of the conference all success and its conclusions would be very helpful particularly in enforcing The Convention on the Right of the Child (CRC), 1989, International Convention on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), 1966, International convention on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR), 1966 and provisions of the related Conventions. It will be equally helpful in meeting the global challenges of the millennium goals. —Hon'ble Mr Justice Sharada Prasad Pandit Judge, Supreme Court of Nepal Message dated 7th November 2005

87 Allow me to say that we will be very unkind if we do not pay heed to the glorious voice of the Children of City Montessori School who represent other billions of children of the world privileged as well as unprivileged. The harmonization of the domestic laws with the international law should be the homework for those of us who are here today. We will have to invent a world legal system that can guarantee peace and security to a child whether born in a city with skyscraper almost touching the sky or in a forest, where there is no mark of modernity.

—Hon'ble Mr Justice Norbu Tshering Judge, Royal Court of Justice, Bhutan Message dated 1st November 2005

I congratulate the City Montessori School for having chosen the Enforceable International Law is the idea whose time has come as the main topic for present Conference.. Let me thank Mr Jagdish Gandhi for affording me the opportunity to participate in this conference. The organizers of this conference deserve great appreciation for their efforts aimed at fostering international peace and security and to enforce International Law and to safeguard the future of the world'. s children of today and tomorrow I wish the conference the great success for the sake of all children of the world to make their future safer and happier.

—Hon'ble Prof. Justice Vytautas Piesliakas Judge, Supreme Court of Lithuania Speech dated 10th December 2006

Let tell you, the hands of a great judge are not tied. Throughout my carrier, I have never felt once that my hands are tied. You can find the ways and means, if you are creative, if you imaginative and if you have public interest heart” Therefore, when we talk about strengthening international law to safeguard the children's right over their ecological patrimony. We need to awaken our interest towards this issue and to make strong commitment. If we do not take action as representatives of law, within the international as well as national context, there would be no peace for us or for our children.Thus, it is our duty and responsibility to ensure that this would not happen.To takes care of the children and helps them develop in a favorable atmosphere, must be the duty of all. Therefore, this meeting of judges is very important for they can make laws to ensure the safety of the children and their smooth development. I am from the land of Buddha whose teachings are intended to promote peace and progress of mankind. I hope this conference will address to children's appeal to world judiciary in order to protect their right to safe ecology and safe future. —Hon'ble Madam Justice Sharada Shrestha Former Judge, Supreme Court of Nepal Speech dated 15th December 2008

The fact is that governments today have lost their ability to permanently safeguard the interests of children and the future of nations. What did the governments when the sexual mutilation were presented as a cultural traits of their populations? What they could do when child labor was introduced as the learning of the future business of the child when he grows up? What could make a rebellion against a government that uses children as soldiers abducted soldiers? What do governments when mafias international tourism attract tourists by the lure young girls barely puberty? What do governments when state authorities organize the dumping of toxic waste in the national territory? What can a government against the financial powers for the operation of their industries pollute the atmosphere? What does a government that receives dividends to allow exploitation of forests? That is why we agree with the City Montessori School to be given more powers to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), this imposes a vital necessity for children. —Hon'ble Madam Justice Fatoumata Diakite Vice President of IAJ and Judge, Supreme Court of Ivory Coast Proposed speech dated 2nd December 2008

88 I need look no further for inspiration than the shining example set for us by the children of the City Montessori School. I have asked myself the question “How is it that these children have had the wisdom to undertake this remarkable endeavor”? The answer is very clear. It is a result of the opportunity they have at the City Montessori School for an education, an education of quality which raises the consciousness, develops the capacity for critical thought and fosters the thirst for knowledge and the quest for solutions. I want to appeal to all of you and to those of you who are Chief Judges in particular, to consider and reflect upon the importance of education. As Chief Judges you are in a position to foster opportunities for continuing education for the members of your judiciary. For our purposes here it is vitally important that you promote & support education of your Judges in International Law and Conventions. When individual Judges are armed with that knowledge I am confident that they will be inspired by the potential and will be creative in finding ways to apply international laws and conventions domestically…..and as each country incorporates international norms and adopts international covenants we will move ever closer to the larger goal. — Hon'ble Madam Justice Rosemary Weisgerber PCJ, Provincial Court of Saskatchewan of Canada Speech dated 15th December 2008

This invitation allowed me to discover through the reports of the previous conferences, a man dedicated to the cause of the children. Your perseverance to this cause, Mr. Gandhi, is admirable and you deserve our greatest consideration. This program fits in the appeal made by over 35,000 students of City Montessori School, Lucknow, on behalf of World's two-billion children and generations yet unborn. But, the success of such an ambitious program rests not only on an International Court of Justice but also on the participation and the involvement of everyone: Governments, private sectors and especially all citizens of the world. There is no single action that can eradicate the exploitation and abuses, it requires multiple coordinated approaches and an active leadership. —Hon'ble Madam Justice Rolande Matte Judge de la Cour du Quebec, Canada Speech dated 13th December 2008

The fundamental rights principles of the of people must be diffused and must be object of study and education, if we want to obtain a best future for our children. It's first of all necessary to organise in which place we must educate, who subjects are to educate and who must educate. It's necessary that family helps to accept the difference of cultures that our children are daily found in the relationships with the others and in first place in the school. for a real justice in the education, it must be guaranteed the women access. Without the guarantee of the women education it cannot be a true justice and social peace. —Hon'ble Madam Justice Fernanda Cervetti Judge, Tribunal Turin of Italy Speech dated 14th December 2008

The fact that we have Judges here from all over the world experiencing this inter-cultural way of thinking about the Judiciary is already a great example of how to empower ourselves, our Courts and the International Court of Justice. The empowerment of the International Court should be based on the engangement of judges in order to achieve a universal, cosmopolitan and plural justice, based on human rights, cultural diversity and peaciful forms of coexistence. To conclude, the motto of CMS says “do good to the whole world” (“Jai Jagat”). The question is how? According to a saying, “Where we come from is not as nearly as important as we we are going to”. We sure come from different countries, nonetheless we have common goals for the entire world. I hope that we can learn from CMS students, engaging ourselves to reach their ideals such as unity of humankind, universal brotherhood, world unity and world peace. Thus we could have a powerful international Justice able to safeguard all humankind, especially our children, who everyday teach us the importance of having a loving and peaceful world. —Hon'ble Madam Justice Anelise Haasa de Miranda Judge Labour Court of the State of the Para & Amapa Judge of Brazil Speech dated 14th December 2008

89 We, the judges, cannot fail to note the undeniable and urgent need to do something or rather everything, to prevent the profound social inequalities that already exist, and which certainly violate, the most basic human rights; otherwise, indifference will make us its accomplices. According to this background we note with some concern and caution, I feel that mere declarations of good intentions are not enough, what we need is real and effective commitment. We must have the attitude of Gandhi, a non-violent activism and to act in a direct and inexcusable way to enforce the law. We, judges of the world, we exercise a large share of power, we must commit ourselves to be the architects of the new justice: justice of peace and sustainable development with equity for all.The right of others is our duty. —Hon'ble Madam Justice Susana Medina de Rizzo President, No3 del Trabajo Superior tribunal del Justicia de entre rios of Argentina Speech dated 14th December 2008

Exchanging experiences across borders and continuing to work with good examples are crucial if we are to achieve our goal of the realisation of a healthy and safe future for our children and generations to come. As a member of the board of the International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ) I would like to draw your attention in this Conference to the fact that 50% of our children, are girls. I truly believe that we all have the obligation to fight gender-based discrimination and violence. In all our actions, we must not forget that equality of the sexes and non-discrimination is a fundamental aspect of our international community. We as Europeans hope to learn a lot from you, Chief judges from all parts of the world. All good resources must be mobilised if we are to tackle one of our most challenging democratic problems to protect our children and the generations to come. It is our individual and collective responsibility to take action. Let us together make a difference. —Hon'ble Madam Justice Marianne de Rooij Regional Director IAWJ of Europe and Middle East and Vice President, Amsterdam Distict Court, Netherlands Speech dated 14th December 2008

The call for enforceable international law is timely. The fact that so many distinguished chief Justices and Judges have participated in this Conference demonstrates that Judiciaries are prepared to face the challenges presented by the modern world and to take a front seat in this movement towards global justice. I have confidence that, slowly perhaps, but inexorably the World will move towards the ideals which are behind this conference, that men of vision will come forward to take international law to the next level. I have observed the increasing success of these conferences and I join with other participants in congratulating Mr Gandhi and the members of City Montessori School on their vision in promoting them. I see the City Montessori School is making its students good human beings and not simply good bread earners. Mr. Gandhi has a wonderful vision of the world. May his vision come true! —Hon'ble Ms Annabelle Desoiza Registrar, Supreme Court of Gibraltar Speech dated 11th December 2006

Nothing could be more timely and pertinent than the proposed theme for discussion, “Enforceable International Law -The Idea Whose Time Has Come”. It certainly reflects the vigorous purposiveness embodied inArticle 51 (c) of the Constitution of India which we consider a great bulwark of liberty, equality and democracy. During these critical times, marked by violent conflicts in several continents, the need to foster respect for international law remains urgent. Without that respect by all countries whether rich or poor and large or small, our task of promoting international peace and security would be impossible, but with faith in the rule of law among nations, a just and honourable relationship among them becomes truly feasible. —Hon’ble Mr Justice Leonardo A. Quisumbing Judge, Supreme Court of Philippines Message dated 30th November 2004

90 “Article 51 of the Constitution of India articulates the principles which are essential to a future of international peace and security. In our globalized world, an international rule of law is essential if we are to avoid the massive violation of fundamental human rights which has been the hallmark of the 20th Century. The alternative to a rule of law for the international community, as also in the case of any national state, is anarchy. The challenge is to find an accommodation for the respect for international law consistent with national sovereignty. Article 51 appropriately recognises the role of international law in the modern world, the respect which all people should have for each other and the need for the settlement of disputes before they lead to war.” —Hon'ble Mr Justice Richard Goldstone Judge, Constitutional Court of South Africa Message dated 30th April 2001

The subject of the conference is highly topical indeed. To make international law enforceable in both state and international legal orders remains an unfulfilled task and I believe that as the organizer of the conference, you should be commended for taking it up.

—Hon'ble Mr Justice Krzysztof Skubiszewski The President, Iran United Sates Claims Tribunal of Netherlands Message dated 5th October 2004

Tothe children of the City Montessori School, I say without any hesitation that I wholeheartedly endorse and support their call for enforceable international law through strengthening of the United Nations system, and for empowering the International Court of Justice for ensuring a safe ecology and a safe future for them, and also to protect their various rights as children, such as the right to proper food, nutrition, shelter, clothing, safe drinking water, health services, education and above all, an atmosphere of love, unity, goodwill and peace to enable them to grow into fine adulthood and contribute their mite in making the planet Earth a perfectly peaceful and prosperous global village. —Hon'ble Madam Justice Lucie Anne LaVigne Judge, Court of Queen’s Bench of New Burnswick, Canada Proposed speech dated 24th August 2008

The legitimate aspiration to safeguard the future of children of the world and generations yet to be born, becomes an inexcusable obligation for States and international organizations which are morally bound to achieve this objective. The United Nations as an organization created for resolving conflicts in a peaceful manner, has in its structure various bodies meant to fulfill its objectives among them the International Court of Justice, which has a two fold mission of "settling disputes that may be submitted before it by States as per International Law and to issue judgments on legal questions that the authorized organs or organizations of United Nations may present before it." It is because of this that the mission of such an important world body is specified, it becomes incumbent upon Member States to actively intervene in giving greater powers to the International Court of Justice, so that it becomes the most important international mechanism for protecting and active safeguarding of children's rights in the world with urgent actions, on the basis of renewal of proceedings expeditiously for fulfilling this objective. —Hon'ble Mr Justice Ministro Julio Ortiz Linares Sr Ministro, de la Corte Supreme Y Del Bolivia Proposed speech dated 2nd December 2008

91 The voices of the students and staff of CMS, that of the world as a whole, including the judiciaries in their mediatory and reconciliatory voices, together, can bring about the idea as initiated by the CMS. Whether the appeal will be attainable in our times or that of the generations yet to be born, I am inspired by the appeal. Mr. Jagdish Gandhi and the entire student body of the City Montessori School must be most fondly congratulated for their wisdom and alertness to the dangers inimical to human kind. I commend everyone involved in the success of this Conference.

—Hon'ble Mr Justice Sylvester S. Mainga Senior Judge, High Court, Namibia Proposed speech dated 20th September, 2008

Justice for minors is always of constant interest because of children. For the past several years and particularly since the adoption of the International Convention on children's rights, it stands firmly committed in several ways. Today it puts forth to the decision makers of the world solutions to the problems of the children of the world, particularly vulnerable children. Taking inspiration from the simple idea that men are equal in right and dignity, and from the democratic principle that each individual, whether he is a fool, delinquent or sick, is bound by law, we should open up, for all, a space for integration into a common world. On this occasion when many Chief Justices are assembled in India, it is important to remember that training in law for minors is an indispensable tool for reflex ion and further development of law. I am sure that the debates on these suggestions will lead to fertile avenues for preparing new educational and judicial strategies and techniques. It is our duty to build for future generations.

—Hon'ble Madam Justice Norah Jean Francois-Amilcar Judge, Haiti Speech dated 2nd October 2008

We share a common belief that judges, particularly women judges, have a unique role to play in addressing issues of human rights, and discrimination and violence against women and girls. Every time women judges get together, they recognize and acknowledge that that violence against women and girls is a problem prevalent all over the world. We are committed to not only fostering international law, but helping judges apply it directly in their courts at all levers. The IAWJ would welcome the opportunity to work directly with any of the judiciaries with members here today.All of us here want to see a peace-full world - one where human rights and equal justice are truly available to all. Together we will continue to work, each in our own way, towards achieving that goal. May we go forward from this conference in that spirit and in that commitment so that the children of this world may find the world a better place because of our efforts.

—Hon'ble Madam Joan Winship Executive Director, International Association of Women Judges, USA Message dated 15th December 2008

I commend you for your endeavor and dedication to advancement of international law. I had occasion recently to underline the commitment in the preamble and article 51-A of the constitution of India to the advancement of fraternity. This of course, is fundamental to the advancement of peace, domestic and between nations.

—Hon'ble Mr Justice Charles D. Gonthier Judge, Supreme Court of Canada Message dated 2nd April 2001

92 I hartley endorse your goal of the creation of a World Parliament.The formation of a such a noble institution would elevate international law to a plane it richly deserves that of an incadescent beacon of justice, bringing light and hope to those of our fellow human beings caused by poverty, disease, slavery and totalitarianism.

—Hon’ble Mr Justice Terrence Higgins Judge, Supreme Court of Canberra, Australia Message dated 12th April 2001

‘Enforceable International Law’is indeed an important one for the future of mankind. The theme of this year’s Conference is relevant to the work that has to be done to resuscitate societies shattered by conflict;the rule of law does need to be strengthened. I applaud Mr Gandhi’s efforts to promote respect for international institutions.

—Hon'ble Mr Justice Mohammad Shahabuddeen Judge, International Criminal Tribunal for former Yugoslavia The Netherlands Message dated 12th October 2004

There is a strong parallel between the goals set up in art. 51 of the Indian Constitution (promote peace, just relations between nations, foster International Law and settlement through arbitration), that the CMS is promoting and attempting to implement through the meetings of Chief Justices of the World,to which I am honored to have been invited, and the role that the International Law Commission has been performing for the past 60 years. That the work of the International Law Commission will continue to find echo in the applicants of the law, such as international courts, and namely the International Court of Justice. It is also to be hoped that the life of the generations that will follow us will be ruled by principles such as those that are enshrined in art. 51 of the Constitution of India and that both CMS and the ILC, in their own ways, have been trying to turn into reality.

—Hon’ble Madam Justice Paula Escarameia Member of Permanent Court of Arbitration of Portugal Message dated 14th December 2008

I take the opportunity to express my support for all efforts exerted towards enforcing international law thus securing world peace and human rights.

—Hon’ble Mr Justice Sotos Demetriou Member Permanent Court of Arbitration of Cyprus Message dated 4th November 2004

93 I thank Mr Gandhi and the City Montessori School for such honour and I deeply appreciate this invitation, especially for the outstanding work that Mr Gandhi and the school are doing for the children of the world to have peace and unity preserving nature and eliminating terrorism, war, discrimination and with great respect of human rights and supporting the efforts of the united nations to attain its objectives of the charter.

—Hon’ble Dr. Justice Luis Maria Ramiez-Boettner Member Permanent Court of Arbitration of Paraguay Message dated 20th October 2006

In a world preoccupied with the embryology of legal ideas, the idea that there is immediate need for “Enforceable International Law capable for safeguarding children’s right to inhabit a safe and healthy ecology”, concerned as it is with the future of humankind seems to be powerful enough to receive recognition internationally. —Hon’ble Mr Justice Fazal Karim Former Judge, Supreme Court of Pakistan Member Permanent Court of Arbitration, The Hague, Netherlands Message dated 8th November 2004

I am sure that your Conference will be blessed with the presence of experienced jurists and experts in related disciplines, and that its proceedings will definitely contribute to a better understanding of your ideals and vision and, consequently to a greater likelihood of their beings translated in to concrete reality in the nod to the distant future.

—Hon’ble Mr Justice Suchinda Yongsunthon Member Permanent Court of Arbitration of Thailand Message dated 8th November 2004

I hope however to be soon be able to again possibly be in contact with you and your famous school, to join with the efforts to propagation and realization of the difficult but very important and urgent task of creating a true Enforceable International Law in United World. Assistance in this important task will be rightly expected also in the already mentioned famous Article 51(c). This article will inspire many other state to accept and further propagate the great idea of the true International Law, in particular in their national legislation and schools.

—Hon’ble Mr Justice Karos Wolfke Member Permanent Court of Arbitration of Poland Message dated 18th November 2004

94 This conference reflects the personal deep commitment of Mr. Gandhi to justice, freedom and mutual understanding among nations. Today, the ICJ facing the largest world load in its history. More and more states are turning to the ICJ for the peaceful settlement of their disputes. In 2007-2008, the Court has had the most intense judicial activity in its history, with four substantive judgments and one order on a request for the indication of provisional measures. That in my region of the world many genuine efforts are being made towards democratic reform and democratization is taking place. Although regional conflicts must not be an obstacle for reforms, there is no doubt that the resolution of the Israeli Palestinian conflicts and the end of the occupation for Iraq and important factors for the success of any process of democratization and human rights in general and the protection of the rights and interest of children in particular

—Hon’ble Professor Mohd. Olwan Member Permanent Court of Arbitration, Jordan Speech dated 15th December 2008

Once you catch one common aspect, then only you can continue. So here are now two common points. One point was the children …. Everybody would care for the child, his or her own child. The second common point was law.And then how to bring that law together was the idea of calling of the conference of the chief justices. This was probably what was in his mind and while Mr Jagdish Gandhi was speaking. I was thinking as to why should this man who is living in Lucknow, running a school, is a teacher, should call for an International Conference of Chief Justices and the judges of the World. This was probably the ideas: the children linked with law, the law linked with judges, the judges linked with society, the society linked to the whole world. This is how he has created this chain. And truly who could have thought of all this? I had laughed at Justice Desai when Justice Desai called me, I said, “What is going to happen? People will come, eat, drink and be merry'. Justice Desai told me: 'No brother, it will not be just eat, drink and be merry'. There will be deliberations. Each judge who represents a country, be itAfrican country, European country orAsian country is concerned about his child and therefore, he will be concerned for the world, because today's children are going to be tomorrow's world. — Hon'ble Mr Justice V.S. Sirpurkar Judge, Supreme Court of India, Speech dated 28th September 2007 International Law Institute, Krishna Menon Bhawan, Opposite Supreme Court, New Delhi

The welfare, peace, and security of mankind are threatened today by several factors, namely poverty, ignorance and disease, the inequality of exploitation of few by many, the destruction and pollution of the environment, the regional wars, the manufacturing and stockpiling of weapons of mass destruction, whether nuclear, chemical, or biological, the militancy and terrorism, the production of dangerous drugs and chemicals, the consumerism, the scarcity of food and water, the global warming, and other man- made disasters. The present social order including its economic system, of course, is the single most cause of all these ills affecting humanity. The terrorism prompted by territorial chauvinism and religious, racial, and linguistic fanatism no doubt does not emanate from the economic order, and has to be dealt with differently in the respective countries. The effective way to tackle the problem is to educate the masses, and particularly the younger generation, not to hate, but to respect and to learn to live with the other social groups as they would desire others to live with them. —Hon'ble Mr Justice P.B. Sawant Former Judge, Supreme Court of India Speech dated 13th December 2008

The CMS initiative for organizing this International Conference of Chief Justice of the World is one of the keys of creating just a peaceful world order for the generational of today and tomorrow. It is remarkable what CMS has achieved during the last several decades in the sphere of education and more specifically in the areas of peace, tolerance and global understanding and spreading mutual respect among people from all walks of life. The untiring efforts of CMS are a pure attempt at creating a peaceful world order for the children of the world and those whoa re yet to be born. Efforts made by Mr Jagdish Gandhi and his team of CMS are laudable. We should all support and give a helping hand to Mr Gandhi and his team for this purpose. We should all fight for building peace and batter life for people all over the world and the idea for a world Government and for empowering international Court of Justice.Tosafeguard two billion children and generation yet to be born should be acceptable to all of us. —Hon'ble Mr Justice S.N. Phukan Former Judge, Supreme Court of India Speech dated 13th December 2008

95 This initiative on the part of CMS assuming the role of the self appointed guardian of the world's children is indeed commendable. A model school must be concerned with the affairs of the age. CMS upholds that a school must act as the Light House of Society to provide a meaningful education, spiritual direction and leadership to students, parents and society. The ideas of World Unity and World Peace implanted in the tender hearts of children tend to instill in their minds the lofty ideals of the oneness of God, unity of mankind, universal brotherhood and world unity and world peace. Now 35,000 school children have exhorted the parents and guardians of the world to arise, awake and unite to safeguard children from international terrorism, eco-disaster and Nuclear War. CMS has approached the World Judiciary for supporting the children's appeal for peace and security believing that the World Judiciary is the last hope of humanity's survival. It is believed that the support of the World Judiciary can create a favorable climate for the formation of a duly constituted World Parliament empowered to enact enforceable International Laws, a World Government to implement these Laws and World Judiciary to ensure that the laws are followed. —Hon'ble Madam Justice Fathima Beevi Former Judge, Supreme Court of India Speech dated 14th December 2008

The members of the Judicial and legal fraternity and the academics participate side by side with the young and the youth that is the uniqueness of this occasion. I have observed that the whole pricings of this institution has been revaporatig with the slogans of International peace coexistence, Universal brotherhood coming out from the heart and soul of everybody not from the lips. These cherished ideas underlying article 51 are thus firmly implanted in the young minds. The architect of this institution the faculty, the parents, the students are all speaking in one voice and along with other participants singing a chorus for universal peace and integration of all the people of the world. We have all in one voice sworn to foster the respect for International Law or for that matter loss of the nation and to do what little we could and the world free of tensions. Friends the single force behind this movement I might say is Mr. Jagdish Gandhi and Mrs, Bharti Gandhi. I am reminded of what Swami Vivekanand said in his lecture on 'Powers of the mind', he said, “Take up one idea, make that one idea your life, think of it dream of it live on that one idea….Let the brain, muscles, nerves every part of your body be full of that idea and just leave every other idea alone. —Hon'ble Mr Justice PV Reddy Former Judge, Supreme Court of India Speech dated 13th December 2008

There is need for change of hearts by change of attitude and outlook. Safeguarding future of the children of the world is of great importance. Since the minds of the judges are conditioned towards justice and also because they are capable of facilitating the establishment of a new world order as their views and pronouncements would act as a mandate from the people to advise world leaders on the vital issue of saving humanity and ensuring a safe future to world's children and also those yet unborn. Only the judiciary is capable of paving ways to bringing about 'enforceable International Law' binding on all countries and peoples of the world and constituting World Parliament to enact such laws. —Hon'ble Mr Justice Shivaraj V. Patil Judge, Supreme Court of India Speech dated 8th December 2002

Children of this country have a greater power to issue a mandamus. They issued a writ to the older section of the population “enough is enough, you are making a world for our living. We have now realized what is the world you made for us -stop. We have a suggestion for you, make a parliament, the decision of which will be binding on you all. That would be a better solution than what you have been doing hitherto”.The message was clear and had the sharpness of a razor.

—Hon'ble Mr Justice K. T. Thomas Judge, Supreme Court of India Speech dated 6th May 2001

96 We are all sons of God, there is no difference between a man and a man, one person and another person simply by reason of his birth in particular place on the globe, simply by reason of a particular caste or in a particular state in this country. We will have to foster a spirit of total human development be it the darker part of Africa or more sophisticated areas of United States or U. K., Russia, China or Japan. We shall have to work as a man to achieve this, otherwise day is not far off, when some sections will perish and other will cherish.

—Hon'ble Mr Justice U. C. Banerjee Judge, Supreme Court of India Speech dated 6th May 2001

We should never forget the fact that the children are our future and hope, as all the superb virtues the humanity will survive only through them. Hence, their protection is necessary and for their protection, the protection of our common resources is essential because our common future depend upon it. The protection and preservation of the childhood has a direct nexus with the protection of human rights and protection of environment. —Hon’ble Mr Justice P. P. Naolekar Judge, Supreme Court of India Speech dated 9th December 2006

"I am extremely happy that the City Montessori School, Lucknow, has been very active in propagating the well-cherished Indian Constitutional objective of International Peace and Security." Apart from inculcating this worth objective in the minds of the younger generation by holding this conference, you would also be doing a great service to the society.

—Hon'ble Mr Justice N. Santosh Hegde Judge, Supreme Court of India Message dated 28th March 2001

I am extremely glad to know that CMS student have taken up a noble cause of right to a safe future for the children of the world were there is a real danger of nuclear holocaust. The children are justified in looking forward and making an appeal to the world judiciary for propagating the spirit ofArticle 51 of the Constitution of India in order to safeguard their future.

—Hon'ble Mr Justice N M Kasliwal Judge, Supreme Court of India Message dated 17th October 2001

97 Needless to mention here that having regard to the significance of the theme of the conference ‘Enforceable International Law Is THE IDEA Whose Time has Come’. The CMS is making its effective contribution in this direction. I am sure, the conference will be proved to be a milestone in achieving the ultimate goal as enshrined inArticle 51c of the constitution of India.

—Hon’ble Mr Justice S B Sinha Judge, Supreme Court of India Message dated 7th December 2004

The whole world must become a nest where birds of different plumes, different feathers can come together and rest at peace. May this conference generate the right kind of thinking among the right kind of thinking people to mobilize public opinion to make sure that our political representatives do act in consonance with this concept of having one international rule of law.

—Hon'ble Mr Justice B.N. Srikrishna Judge, Supreme Court of India Speech dated 8th December 2002

I am extremely happy to learn that City Montessori School, Lucknow is organizing 2nd International Conference of Chief Justice of the World on Article 51 of the Constitution of India, on the theme “Enforceable International law is the need of the hour” on 23rd December 2001. In the present day changing system, it has become the dire need of global community to abstain from putting life of the human beings on earth in uncertainty by creating danger for environment and piling up weapons, which may cause mass destruction on the earth.

—Hon’ble Mr Justice M. B. Shah Judge, Supreme Court of India Message dated 23rd December 2001

Global world judicial fraternity is meeting here. People say we don't have power. International law, no doubt, at present doesn't have power. When there is purity, the power is by force, the very voice is a force. Judiciary is one branch of the sovereign law which has the greater respect. When the voice comes from the global judiciary speaking for this, and this voice should be communicated to the United Nations Secretary General for communicating it to each member of the UNO that this is the feeling and voice of the judicial fraternity of the world. United Nations should resolve to destroy all nuclear lethal weapons in a phased manner and second, promise not to manufacture them in the name of defence. Our humanity has lost its destination, I only pray do not lose your destination. Destination is love, unity and that's what the end is.Awake, arise and rest not till you achieve your aim. —Hon’ble Mr Justice A P Misra Former Judge, Supreme Court of India Former Chief Justice of Delhi High Court Former Chairman, U.P. Human Rights Commission Message dated 8th December 2007

98 The present day world is in great turmoil as terrorism is threatening world peace all around. It is therefore a felt need of today to have a much peaceful and orderly world behaviour so that all the inhabitants of the world can live more peacefully and with less fear. Under these circumstances the idea of having World Parliament with effective machinery for enactment and enforcement of laws concerning international problems, projects a very laudable idea. I hope and trust that the concept of world parliament, as projected by the organizers in this historical city, will fully get fructified with the cooperation of all concerned states who may have to lose a little of their sovereignty but will have immense to claim for the prosperity and peaceful existence of their own citizens and all the regions of the world will become more safe for their inhabitants.

—Hon´ble Mr Justice S.B. Majmudar Former Judge, Supreme Court of India Speech dated 23rd December 2001

CMS under the untiring efforts of its founders have educated their students, year after year, in to the ideas and practices of fraternity, respect for humanity and character of high order which make them and the generations to come to be worthy citizens of the world. No individual, no institution has ever endeavored with such devotion and tenacious intensity as the CMS is bringing the World community on to a common plateform to fullfill the aspirations for a “UNITED AND PEACEFULWORLD”.

—Hon'ble Mr Justice Syed Saghir Ahmad Former Judge, Supreme Court of India Speech dated 9th December 2006

I thank Mr Gandhi for the kind concern shown to me on my visit to Lucknow. I regard it not as a journey but as a pilgrimage because the entire operation was divinely designed by sublime power. You inspired the young generation in the global cause of peace and in turn the juveniles in great numbers inspired by your ideas and imbibing your enthusiasm have dramatically the message to a large part of the earth. But we are therefore seeking to do collectively to launch a phenomenal compaign whose impact will save generations to come. The world belongs to children, the world belongs to generations yet to come and we realize that is our obligation to preserve this world at least for the purpose of the children yet to come. Children are the best agents for world peace. —Hon'ble Mr Justice V. R. Krishna Iyer Former Judge, Supreme Court of India Speech dated 25th February 2001

I agree with you that people all over the world feel that they are totally let down by the world politicians and that intellectuals have failed to give the necessary lead in attaining a new world order. It is time that we should firmly resolve and take decisions which can lead to a better life for one and all.”

—Hon'ble Mr Justice K. Jayachandra Reddy Former Judge, Supreme Court of India Message dated 9th May 2001

99 In my opinion, it is high time to find out ways and means to achieve the object ofArticle 51 of the constitution in letter and in spirit. Your suggestion for the constitution of a world Parliament for the promotion of international peace and security is really laudable. In this connection, it may be stated that in the implementation of promoting world peace and security, the theory of non- violence as propounded by Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation, should be highlighted.

—Hon’ble Mr Justice Murari Mohan Dutt Former Judge, Supreme Court of India Message dated 15th February 2001

The global problem we are facing today cannot be solved solely within any one jurisdiction, however, great it may be. The issues such as environmental degradation, trafficking in women and children and HIV/AIDS require atleast common approach to the broad principles that guide nations and states to meet this challenges. Terrorism is another development that cannot be fought with merely by using conventional means. It requires sharing of intelligence to use global technology and global response that addresses the causes and not just the manifestation of terrorist acts. It is with this hope that we are seeking to explore, share ideas of common solution to mutual problems. —Hon'ble Mr Justice A P Shah Chief Justice of Madras High Court, India Speech dated 9th December 2006

Catch the people in their youth, catch them young, infuse the good qualities, infuse the human values in their minds, the seeds have been sown in the minds of the youth. The beauty of the flower is in its fragrance, the beauty of the sky are the stars, the beauty of the family is the mother, and the beauty of the world is the youth. You must teach creativity, you must teach morality, you must teach spirituality. That is called CMS. C stands for creativity, M stands for morality, and S stands for spirituality. If all these things, these qualities are imbibed in the minds of the young, we are bound to succeed. The mindset should be moulded in such a way that you have an international outlook. If you have got an international outlook, you don't see it in the name of a caste, community, religion, and other things. There is only one community, namely humanity. There is only one religion, namely the religion of love. There is only one language that is the language of the heart. There is only one God; He is called the Omnipotent, Omnipresent. —Hon'ble Mr Justice M. Karpaga Vinayagam Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court, India Message dated 13th December, 2008

Time has come that we have to find the method to stop terrorism and crimes against the world peace. We the judges of 85 countries assembled here and after discussion we will make a resolution regarding World Peace - But who is going to bell the cat. We have to pursued the Government to implement our resolutions. Let us echo with the children of the City Montessori School. Let the peace prevail on earth

—Hon'ble Mr Justice Noor-e-Alam Chowdhary Chairman A.A.I.F.R. and Former Acting Chief Justice, Calcutta, India Speech dated 13th December 2008

100 We have one earth but different worlds, parliaments and governments. Oneness is not only need of time but, as maintained byAurobindo, Unification is the necessity of the nature. Article 51 has become a source of inspiration. The urge for the enforceable international law is for the reason that international peace is in peril. —Hon'ble Mr Justice Ashok A. Desai Chief Justice of Uttaranchal High Court, India Speech dated 7th December 2002

If we have to live together peacefully then we must know each other better, to live peacefully we have to maintain certain norms and discipline and to achieve this goal, the idea of formation of World Constitution and World Parliament is the right thinking. —Hon'ble Mr Justice I.M. Quddusi Judge, High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, India Speech dated 8th December 2002

The law is not created by any human conqueror for a particular concerned, people, but by global humanity form its realization of truth. It belongs to universal truth. Thus, judges are instruments revealing of the truth. It is the law of supreme God. Judges have to place the instrument of truth to uphold not only the Constitution of respective countries but also interpret and judicially legislate law securing the interest of the coming generation.

—Hon'ble Mr Justice Devi Prasad Singh Judge, Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench, India Speech dated 13th December 2008

"A just international order is an inescapable necessity for men's survival. Such an order must rest on equal respect for all nations as well as equal opportunity for each people to develop to its fullest potential.” The steps taken by Mr Jagdish Gandhi and Mrs Bharti Gandhi and their students is laudable and may it awaken the nations of world towards their responsibility towards the children, the world at large and generations to come. —Hon'ble Mr Justice H. N. Tilahari Judge, High Court of Karnataka,India Speech dated 6th May 2001

101 Hon’ble Mr Justice Kamleshwar Nath Former Judge, Allahabad High Court, Lucknow, India

The CMS chain of schools, under the untiring efforts of Jagdish Gandhi, his illustrious wife Bharti Gandhi and the devoted staff of the School have educated and trained their students, year after year in to the ideals and practices of fraternity, respect for humanity, and character of high order which will make them and the generations to come to be worthy of our great Motherland- Bharat Mata. No individual, no institutions have ever endeavoured with such devotion and tenacious intensity as the CMS in bringing the World Community on to a common platform to fulfill the aspiration for a ‘UNITED AND PEACEFUL WORLD’. Speech dated 11thDecember 2004

Hon’ble Mr P.H. Parekh President, Supreme Court Bar Association, India

The provisions enshrined in Article 51 of the Indian Constitution is a beacon and provide a ray of hope for saving the world from the impending nuclear and environmental catastrophe. Only a legally constituted “World Parliament” with the power to enact international laws that apply to all countries of the world as well as to all individuals, can provide the much-desired peace and security to the people of the world. I thank the organizers of this Conference for their initiative in bringing about this Conference and for their thoughtful initiative in bringing to the fore the need to preserve the world for ourselves and the future generations through the strengthening of international law.

Speech dated 10th December 2004

102 Hon’ble Dr F. Sanger Nobel Laureate

I wish you every success with your meeting and especially with your work and efforts to establish a strong and effective World Government. This seems the absolutely essential way forward to make the world safe for future generations and every step in this direction is a great achievement. I wish Mr Jagdish Gandhi and students of City Montessori School every success. Message dated 7th October 2003

Hon’ble Mr Julius Axelord Nobel Laureate

I sympathize and support your goal to provide an Enforceable International Law to safeguard the future of the world’s children. The children of the world are our precious future and many are vulnerable to hunger, abuse and the ravages of war.An Enforceable Law is urgently needed. Message dated 27th October 2003

Hon’ble Prof. Charles H Townes Nobel Laureate

I send my best wishes to the International Conference of Chief Justices of the World for their efforts towards safe and healthy ecology and life for our children and for future generation. This is one of the most important goals for humanity, and I appreciate very much your efforts and devotion to such issues. Message dated 10th October 2003

103 His Holiness Dalai Lama Nobel Laureate

If various rights such as these are to be upheld they need to be supported by international law. And if international law is to be effective it must be respected and enforceable. Therefore, it is clear to me that article 51 (c) of the constitution of India is a farsighted provision that deserve widespread support. Message dated 13th November 2002

Hon’ble Ms Marread Corrigan Magvire Nobel Laureate

I wish you all a very successful conference.Todaywe are the interconnected and interdependent human family.As such we need to reach out to each other in respect and love. Upholding human rights and international laws which upholds each person’s human dignity, equality and rights is urgent and important.Thank you all for your work in this regard. Meassage dated 25th October 2006

Hon’ble Prof. Dr. Richard R. Ernst Nobel Laureate

International laws and their strict enforcement are likely our most precious treasures, paving the future pathway of society through a swamp of human deficiencies. Obviously, our children are directly affected by such irresponsibility. All too often, justification seems to be more important than justice. Let us work against injustice on all levels and on a global scale. Message dated 13th November 2002

104 H.E. Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam President of India

The President of India, Dr A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, is happy to know that the World Unity and Peace Education Department of the City Montessori School is organizing the 7th International Conference of the Chief Justices of the World from 7th to 12th December, 2006 at Lucknow. The President extends his warm wishes and greetings and felicitations to the organizers and the participants from India and abroad and wishes the Conference all success. Message dated 20th November 2006

H.E. Bhairon Singh Shekhawat Vice President of India

In this era of globalisation, the need for a strong and enforceable International Law assumes great importance to address the concern of global peace and security as also to safeguard the interests of the developing countries. This Conference, I trust, will guide the direction and content of International Law to articulate the varied concern of the deprived and dispossessed segments of the society. Message dated 29th November 2004

105 Hon’ble Mr Atal Bihari Vajpayee Prime Minister of India

I wholeheartedly applaud this initiative. If any section of society has a greater claim on a safe and conflict-free future of mankind, it is our children. Hence Article 51c of our Constitution, which enjoys upon the State shall endeavour to promote peace and security, maintain just and honourable relations between nations and foster respect for international law, is especially relevant for safeguarding the interests of our children. Message dated 26th November 2002

Hon’ble Ms Sonia Gandhi National Leader of India

Emerging challenges int he realm of preservation of human rights, secularism and out democratic institutio0ns have highlighted the need to being about adaptive changes in the legal field. There is greater need today to reinforce our struggle against poverty , inequality and obscurantism, against terrorism trafficking in drugs and humans and against voilance and discrimination. The new millennium has brought with it new questions relating to environment technology and economic freedom. it is significant that this Conference has a special focus on children, for all systems of justice have an impact on the well-being of the future generation. I send my good wishes for the success of the Conference Message dated 13th November 2002

H.E. Boutrous Boutrous Ghali Former Secretary General, United Nations Organisation & President of Egyptian National Commission for Human Rights

Enforceable international law is a very important theme which needs to be implemented in order to prevent the multiplicity of internal and international disputes, as well as ensure that Human Rights are respected. Message dated 13th October 2004

106 It is his hope that your deliberations, which draw much-needed attention to the safety of the world’s children, will contribute to the promotion of an enforceable international law which aims to create an atmosphere for the proper development of the world’s youth.

Secretary to —His Holiness The Pope Vatican City Message dated 4th December 2003

I thank CMS for organizing such an exceptional event at Lucknow. I have never seen or ever participated in such a large scale conference of Chief Justices presented by a school. I applaud the CMS efforts for giving such Quality education to children. I am happy that I have fulfilled the promise I gave to Mr Gandhi six year ago when I met him at the Presidential Palace in Mauritius and told him that I would visit CMS one day. May I conclude by saying that the culture of Peace has become the hallmark of this Institution and the couple behind its success deserves world recognition. For having striven to inculcate peace in the minds of so many upcoming generations during 45 long years, for the innovative approach to education for peace in children and young people, for mustering world support for global peace. I propose that this Assembly submits the names of Mr and Mrs Jagdish Gandhi to the appropriate authority for the next Noble Peace Prize. —H. E. Cassam Uteem Former President of the Republic of Mauritius Message dated 9th December 2006

The role which you are personally playing to bring this about at this troublesome time is a remarkable work of character and reflects your unselfish devotion and great dedication to the cause of mankind. The children of today have no option but to wholeheartedly support your efforts and that of City Montessori School because it is them who will finally benefit from the better world you are trying to create. —H.E. Sir James R. Mancham, KBE Founding President of Seychelles Message dated 27th October 2003

I would like to express my appreciation and support to your conference devoted to the world’s two billion children, requesting the support of World Judiciary to ensure a safe future for all the children of the world, born and yet-to-be-born. I would like to express my acknowledgment and support to what your School has been doing in trying to ensure a safe future for the world’s children.

—H. E. Milan Kucan President of the Republic of Slovenia Message dated 3rd December 2002

107 Children definitely have a right to a safe future and this conference offers a unique opportunity for leaders of the world and the international Judiciary to proclaim our binding obligation towards generating the necessary impetus to create a better future for children of the world. By pooling the experience and expertise of distinguished chief justices from around the world, this international conference will make an important contribution to world peace stability and respect for human dignity. It is my fervant wish along with the citizens of Republic of Djibouti that the noble mission, on which the City Montessori School has embarked, would attract the support of world leaders which shall in turn set a path for a better peaceful world and a prosperous future. —H. E. Ismail Gwar Gurealeh President of Republic of Djibouti Message dated 1st December 2003

It is of paramount importance that we awaken the global consciousness on the need to promote international cooperation, respect for human rights - especially those of children, and ensure for them a secure world to live, study and develop in an atmosphare of respect for the Rule of Law both nationally and internationally. The eminent Chief Justice who gather for this Summit of the World Judiciary will endorse the appeal of the children of the City Montessori School (CMS) Lucknow India to safeguard the future of the world’s children and deliberate on policies and measures to secure the enforcement of international law and promote world peace. I would like to congratulate the CMS for organizing this important international conference and wish it success in all endeavours at achieving the goal of enforceable International Law. —H. E. Mahinda Rajapaksa President, Srilanka Message dated 26th November 2007

Let me also seize the opportunity to thank City Montessori School for organizing this and previous conferences, and congratulate them on their efforts to promote peace and security in our world. It is heartening to see young people like you take the lead in fostering this timely dialogue. This is a shining sign that the world should be hopeful about a brighter and more peaceful and prosperous future. I would also like to pay tribute to the people and Government of India for enshrining Article 51 in their Constitution, an article that seeks to promote international peace and security….let me state at the out set that the theme of this conference – the need to enforce international law- is one that touches the hearts of all of us in Rawanda. I am honoured indeed to be able to address this august audience composed for eminent personalities. I know that over the year many of you have made significant contributions to international justice in general and the rule of law in particular.. Let me finish on a positive note by saying that the perils of past centuries should not obscure the tremendous progress that has been made by humanity. The hope and the opportunity of this and subsequent centuries belong to you children, the future of our world this may sound like a dream, but I am reminded that the biggest achievements started as a dream….. —H. E. Dr. Paul Kagame President of the Republic of Rwanda Speech dated 7th December 2002

I commend you for your commitment to promoting greater international understanding and co- operation by bringing together a large number of legal minds across the globe to exchange ideas and knowledge on issues regarding peace and respect for international law.

—H. E. Festus G. Mogae President of the Republic of Botswana Message dated 9th August 2004

108 City Montessori School deserves all our congratulations for organizing this Conference with a view to disseminating around the globe appeals from various world leaders for safeguarding of the future of world’s children and that of the generations yet unborn. There is no doubt that we should abide by international law safeguarding the rights of the child and show a level of commitment to improve the status of our children. —H. E. Sir Anerood Jugnauth President of the Republic of Mauritius Message dated 20th November 2003

I strongly share your views with regard to the role of school as the lighthouse of the society and I agree with you on the need of safeguarding the future of all children around the world. Keeping these ideas in mind, allow me to congratulate City Montessori School for organizing such an interesting International Conference. —H. E. Lucio Gutierrez-Borbua President of the Republic of Ecuador Message dated 24th August 2004

Your Conference which addresses the essential rights of children and to provide them with best possible future is an indication about how much can be accomplished to improve on and to provide for the lives of the coming generations. I must reiterate our conviction to work towards our objectives and that Lebanon looks forward to the recommendation of your conference, which shall set a path for a better world and a prosperous future.

—H. E. General Emile Lahoud President of the Republic of Lebanon Message dated 15th November 2002

The world is in chaos politically, socially, morally, spiritually, and economically and if our generation fails to do something to avert this trend then there will be tremendous suffering to all the people of the world. The more advanced and richer nations have been indulging in a race to see who can make the worst missiles of mass destruction. They know that those missiles are to be used only to kill human beings and yet they aggressive of persist in spending billions of dollars in research and billions more in acquiring these missiles. And so therefore, if we do not strive to world unity and peace by having World Government capable of an Enforceable International Law, this world would be doomed.

—H. E. Sir Cuthbert Sebastian Governor-General of Saint Kitts and Nevis Message dated 19th October 2004

109 This conference offers a unique opportunity for me, other leaders of the world and the international judiciary to proclaim our binding obligation towards generating the necessary impetus to create a better future for children in the world. I am confident that international cooperation and initiatives by people of good will to rally efforts will certainly secure a bright and safe future for children of the world. —H. E. Omar Hassan Ahmed Al Bashir President of the Republic of Sudan Message dated 10th November 2002

International terrorism, Lawlessness, environmental degradation, and armed conflicts are now so prevalent worldwide that individual countries find it difficult to contain them. Hence, the need to tackle the issues that spawn these problems collectively as one global community becomes more urgent than ever. I, therefore, welcome your initiative of reforming and strengthening the role of the United Nations to resolve the problems that face the world today. As you hold the 8th International Conference of Chief Justices of the World, may this gathering become a reservoir of ideas and actions that would make nations collaborate in working to achieve peace and prosperity for all. —H. E. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo President of the Republic of the Philippines Message dated 29th November 2007

“I wish to express my appreciation in support to your Conference which over the years has focused solely on the need to create an environment conducive to the livelihood and welfare of the world’s two billions children. I hope that your deliberations will contribute to the implementation of an enforceable international law which aims to create an atmosphere of global unity and peace and a safe future for our children and generations yet to be born”.

—H. E. Ratu Josefa Iloilovatu Uluivuda President of the Republic of Fiji Islands Message dated 15th August 2006

I would like to pay tribute to all the efforts you have been exerting in order to build a "United and Peaceful World". Your commitment to international law and justice is indeed essential for the future of our nations, especially that of our children and generations to come. —H. E. Rafic Hariri President of the Council of Ministers of Lebanon Message dated 23rd September 2003

110 I am convinced that the formation of such institution as a world governing body would play an important role in the maintenance of world peace, in order to meet chances of the twenty-first century. The support of human rights, the preservation of international security and armament control are some of the issues we contributes to. I can assure you, that Slovakia will consider your future activities with it's best disposition not only at the Millennium Summit, but in other fields of UN activities as well. I wish you success in your future activities and I hope all your wishes will come true. —H. E. Mikulas Dzurinda President of Republic of Slovakia Message dated 23rd August 2000

Given the essence of your mission, I am very much delighted and honoured to be associated with the City Montessori School in celebrating the 9th International Conference of Chief Justices of the World. As a strong advocate of Human Rights especially rights affecting children, the foundation of our societies, it is my burning desire and my Government’s hope and aspiration to see to it that not only Gambian children but women and children all over the world are protected from all forms of abuse, violence, exploitation and the global phenomenon of trafficking in human beings.I will therefore seize the opportunity to urge my fellow Heads of State to work towards ensuring that our world becomes a better and safer place to live regardless of the countries we belong to. I also call on all citizens of the world to join hands and support this noble initiative of the City Montessori School not only for a better world for ourselves but most importantly for generations to come.

—H. E. Alhaji Dr. Yahya A.J.J. Jammeh President of the Republic of the Gambia Message dated 24th November 2008

His Excellency the President has expressed great interest in your concern on the future of the world's children especially regarding the wealth gap of the developing nations. He strongly supports the above-mentioned conference and hopes that it will bring with it the hope for a brighter future for all, in that each group of people with affordable lives. From the office of —H. E. Emilio Mwai Kibaki President of Kenya Message dated 23rd November 2004

First I would like to warmly greet all participants, students, young people from all over the world, the new generation who can make our common world better. I strongly believe that a peaceful, just and united world can be based only on tolerance, understanding the respect of all the people regardless of our cultural, racial, national or ethnic, social linguistic origin and difference. We must show special understanding and care for deprived groups in our societies and guaranty equality, justice, dignity and safety to them. The children are the treasure and the future of our world. We must never stand by as they suffer or their rights are breached, when all they want is to live in peace in this world, just as we do.

—H. E. Dr. Janez Drnovsek President of Slovenia Message dated 30th October 2003

111 I have read the Article 51 of the Indian Constitution and agree that its elements constitute the basis for world peace. I support the aims of the seminar and wish success to its aims.

—H. E. Janet Jagan Former President of the Republic of Guyana Message dated 13th March 2001

In my opinion the message is already enclosed in article 51 of India and that is the respect for International Law. Enforceable international law is necessary if want to deal effectively with international terrorism and many other problems which we are facing here on this planet.

—H. E. Hans-Adam II Prince of Liechtenstein Message dated 8th October 2001

It is indeed a privilege and a pleasure for me to extend congratulations and best wishes to the world Judiciary Summit, 2007 as this organization seeks to provide meaningful education, spiritual direction, guidance and leadership through the City Montessori School, Lucknow, India. I applaud the World Judiciary Summit for its commitment and for initiating important issues such as, the importance of educational curricula throughout the world, steady and consistent effort to increase the level of awareness and information about international law in the legal training of lawyers and judges, it also stands out in protecting the best interests of children, giving full effect to all applicable principles of domestic and international law. These areas are of grave concern throughout the world and it is my hope that they are all fulfilled. I know that holding an event of this magnitude requires hard work and commitment and I wish to commend the Committee members and wish them success in their deliberation. I trust that the Summit of the World Judiciary achieves its obhective for the International Conference of Chief Justice of the World.

— H. E. Hon’ble Arthur D. Hanna Governor- General, The Bahamas Message dated 27th November 2007

I contemplate the just demands by CMS for the safety of the world children whether born or unborn. CMS has placed great emphasis on world order and the security of the children of the world; no commendation can be exaggerated for the part the school has played and is playing for the future of mankind by addressing the very important matter of the future safety of the children in whom lies the future of the world. The feeling of insecurity to the children in our world will continue unless world leaders seriously accept the responsibility and challenge to channel the world in a safe future. The need for a world parliament to enact certain common enforceable laws is argument. It is my hope that the third Conference of chief justice of the world scheduled for Lucknow, India will make some progress in persuading the leaders of the world that there is an interdependency among all the countries of the world, and those leaders must accept that there is the need for enforceable International Laws for the protection of the global village and it’s inhabitants. —H. E. Sir Daniel Williams Governor General of Grenada Message dated 20th November 2003

112 I commend you for the earnest and compassionate attention you bestow on these grave matters, and I am grateful for the depth and wisdom which your delegates from around the world will bring to their deliberations. In the wake of the devastating attacks at Mumbai and just days after the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights your conference provides an opportunity to revisit the ideals enshrined in that declaration and reaffirm our strongest commitments to all that they promise to the human family of peace freedom and justice. —H. E. Ms Quentin Bryce AC Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia Message dated 20th December 2008

I congratulate you on your efforts to keep the protection of the world's children high on the global agenda. Every day, in every corner of the world, children's rights are abused. War, violence, lack of attention and love, racial discrimination, the list of violations against the rights of the children of the world is long, much too long. So initiatives such as the UN Decade for Peace and Non-violence for the children of the world are important as a means of highlighting issues of such critical importance to children. It is also heartening to see that these problems are addressed by highly influential groups such as those gathering for the International Conference of Chief Justices of the World. I wish you well for your conference. I am sure it will make a major contribution towards creating a safer future for our children.

—The Hon'ble Dame Silvia Cartwright PCNZM, DBE Governor-General of New Zealand Message dated 16th September 2004

Children are the future of our world. It is therefore of the utmost importance that we should do all that is humanly possible to see that they grow up in the healthy environment. Today, the future of our children is threatened by pollution of the sea, land and air. The resultant pollutants have the potential to negatively affect the health of the present generation of the children and generation yet unborn. It is the duty of the Chief Justices of the world to ensure the relevant laws are enacted to control and reduce the level of pollutants which have shown to have a deleterious effect on the health of the population in general and that of children in particular. —H. E. Sir James B. Carlisle GCMG, KGN, GCQS Governor General of Antigua and Barbuda Message dated 9th December 2006

The younger generation hold the key to our future. In these modern times when terrorism and a complete lack of respect for human life are reported with chilling regularity, the significance of the education of children which includes a good moral grounding, has never been so important. The City Montessori School in Lucknow, India, is to be congratulated for organizing this years’s conference. It holds a unique place in the world in its relentless work to strive for world unity and peace, and its international recognition through the receipt of the UNESCO Prize for Peace Education in 2002 is well deserved.

—H. E. Michael Jeffery Governor General of Australia Message dated 10th December 2004

113 I write to give my whole-hearted support as well as the support of my people to your noble efforts to promote peace and the rule of law in international affairs and relationship. I am particularly concerned about the rights of the world’s children to a secure future in which their needs will be adequately addressed, whether those needs be material, cultural and spiritual. —Hon. Sir ColvilleYoung GCMG, Ph.D Governor-General of Belize Message dated 31st October 2002

The theme “Enforceable International Law is our need” seems to be an interesting one, particularly from the view point of guaranteeing safe future for the world’s children, born and yet to be born. And I will be most interested to hear from your practical experience, from the experience of the World’s largest City-School, with over 26,000 students, like CMS- City Montessori School, on how to best protect and promote the basic rights of those less protected and fragile like the children. In their hands lay our future, the future of mankind. The way they get treated, will probably be the way they will, in future, treat the most fragile, like the young and older ones, I mean, ourselves.

—H. E. Jose Manuel Durao Barroso Prime Minister of Portugal Message dated 25th September 2002

I offer my deepest support and appreciation for the 7th International Conference of Chief Justices of the World, organized by the City Montessori School of Lucknow, India, the forum represents a voice for the world's two billion children to safeguard their future. They have expressed confidence in the World Judiciary and your dedication to justice, impartiality and regard for universal values, which are highly esteemed and trusted by today's society. In the words of the children of CMS, “the voice of the united world judiciary cannot be ignored by other sections of the world, howsoever powerful. Children expect that the judges of the world shall unite for the sake of humanity's survival and for the safety of generations to come”

—Hon’ble Portia Simpson Miller, MP Prime Minister of Jamaica Message dated 13th September 2006

Since 2001, the City Montessori School has been bringing together on a common platform Chief justices, judges and legal luminaries from different parts of the world. The conferences have enabled the participants to reflect on ways and means to address the plight of children and to come up with proposals for ensuring a better, safer and brighter future for generations to come. The objective of international peace and security, as stipulated inArticle 51 of the Constitution of India, will have far reaching effects only if we learn to foster respect for international law. Mauritius has ratified this State and is in the process of enacting domestic legislation accordingly. I wish the World Judiciary Summit 2008 fruitful deliberations and success in its endeavour to promote international peace and security. I wish the Management of the City Montessori School , its staff and students, a very bright future. —Hon’ble Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam Prime Minister of Mauritius Message dated 27th November 2008

114 I sincerely appreciate the School's role in striving to achieve international peace and security among all nations by attracting the support of world leaders to uphold international law with a view to securing a safe future for all children. The Conference's own effort to call upon distinguished lawyers from all over the world to exchange their views on international law will contribute to the promotion of global unity and peace, as well as to the laying of a solid foundation for posterity. I wish the conference every success in accomplishing its highly commendable objectives.

—H. E. Thaksin Shinawatra Prime Minister of Thailand Message dated 10th December 2004

I take this opportunity to express my sincere thanks to you personally and the children of City Montessori School. I recognize the importance and relevance of that meeting as a forum to awaken the world to the dangerous precipice it is fast approaching. Wars and conflicts impact most on our children and therefore brilliant initiatives like yours, which can alleviate such, should be applauded and welcomed by all peace loving nations.

—H. E. Bernard Makuza Prime Minister of Republic of Rwanda Message dated 10th September 2004

His Majesty Shaikh Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa, King of Bahrain sends his best wishes for a successful and productive gathering which will help to give a voice to the demands of children around the world for a safe and secure future under International Law.

—Hon'ble Mr Khalid Bin Ahmed Al Khalifa Minister of Royal Court of Bahrain Message dated 26th October 2002

You have set yourselves the important task of considering the role of international law in world affairs, under the rubric “Enforceable International Law is the idea whose time has come”. With reference to the period since World War II for example, international law has been prominent in many of the developments that now characterize the world in which we live.As you contemplate the concept of international law, therefore, may I take this opportunity to wish you great success in disseminating information about International Law and in broadening understanding of this important field of social and political organization.

— Hon’ble Mr P J Patterson Prime Minister of Jamaica Message dated 2nd December 2004

115 Children are the most vulnerable amongst us. Poverty and conflicts affects children in particularly harsh ways, as children seldom are in a position to claim there own rights. Therefore. it must be the common responsibility of states to protect and promote the human rights of the world’s two billion children. Norway fully shares your commitment to safeguard the future of the world’s children and your initiatives are highly valued. It is an honour. In order to secure the human rights of children, the state of the world must be obligated through international law. I believe your conference will make an important contribution to the existing international frame work, and I hope it will give further impetus to your significant work to safeguard the future of the world children — H. E. Kjell Magne Bondevik Prime Minister of Norway Message dated 2nd October 2003

I am speaking specifically about the world’s children. Some of whom live in desperate poverty and cannot lobby for improvement in the conditions that shape their lives. Therefore, Iam pleased to support the work of the City Montessori School, Lucknow, India-an organization that has been a tireless advocate for the world’s children. I am pleased to lend an emphatic voice of support on behalf of the Government and the people of Bermuda to this important conference. In this the season of glad tidings and Joy, it is important that we do more than just give lip service or consternation when we learn of the conditions that too many of our children live under. The time for action is now. —Hon’ble Mr W. Alexander Scott JP MP Premier of the Bermuda Message dated 1st January 2003

The theme of the Conference is particularly significant at a time when issues concerning instability, disorder, conflict and violence besiege the world. It is very evident that this forum has set in motion awareness for world peace. Therefore, I would like to endorse your goal for the creation of a World Parliament to elevate international law to a higher plane.

—H. E. Patrick Manning Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago Message dated18th November 2003

The Prime Minister highly appreciates peace activities of the City Montessori School. Granting peace and stability in the world is in the interest of all nations, and the Republic of Croatia actively contributes to the realization of those aims.

—Hon'ble Mr Biance Matkovic Head of the office of the Prime Minister Republic of Croatia Message dated 5th October 2004

116 Availing of this opportunity let me express you my gratitude for the valuable contribution, which you made and will always make into carrying out of reform’s in different spheres of the social and political life, formation of the democratic institutions. The present life shows that the peoples of all the countries are concerned in strengthening and development of peaceful and friendly relations between all the states. In this respect, the conference, being held by you, could make considerable contribution into development of the mutually beneficial relations between the countries of the world and strengthening of law and order. —H. E. Akil Akilov Prime Minister of Tajikistan Message dated 22nd November 2004

I am gratified to know that City Montessori School, Lucknow is organizing the International Conference of Chief Justices of the world on Article 51(c) of the constitution of India, which I whole-heartedly applaud. Enforceable International Law is the need of the hour. I am sure that the deliberations of the Conference will focus on measures to safe guard the future of the Worlds Children born and yet to be born to ensure World Peace inevitably. Such measures will impose tasks and responsibilities on each of us now living to which we must conform.

—H. E. Samuel A. Hinds Prime Minister of Guyana, South America Message dated 25th September 2003

On behalf of the Royal Thai Government, I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the City Montessori School (CMS) Lucknow for again underlining its role as “a Lighthouse of Society” by organising the 8th International Conference of Chief Justices of the World. Enhancing the contribution of education and promoting harmonisation and enforcement of international law for a safe and protected environment and a peaceful world for the next generation are indeed goals that are worthy of support. I do hope that the resolutions which emanate from this forum will generate collective awarness and agreement among Chief Justices, Justices and prominent legal practitioners on the importance of implementation of international law. Indeed, it is undeniable that ideals cannot work without a practical framework for implementation. As a member of society, I am therefore truly pleased to see a creative instead of reactive judiciary. And the Global Symposium on “Awakening Planetary Consciousness” is a meaningful step towards this end. —H. E. Surayud Chulanont Prime Minister of Thailand Message dated 21st November 2007

The Conference theme which shall deliberate Article 51 of the Indian Constitution “fostering respect for international law” is certainly a very contemporary theme which bears implementing by the strongest means in order to prevent the unhappy international incidence which we have witnessed recently and which continue to occur. The Chief Justices of the world, are pre- eminently the most experienced and relevant body of persons to consider the principle of enforcement of international law, especially in relation to international terrorism and I am confident that together they will be able to provide sound proposals and recommendations for the international community to follow in this area. —H. E. Baron Vaea Former Prime Minister of Tonga Message dated 16th October 2001

117 It is indeed a gathering of this magnitude of eminent peace promoter from every corner of the globe, which demonstrates the growing global support for the efforts of the City Montessori School to provide a platform to world judiciary to come together and discuss issues of safeguarding the future of world's children and generations yet unborn, by supporting children's call for a legally - constituted World Parliament, duly empowered to enact enforceable International Law.

—H. E. Archibald Lesao Lehohla Deputy Prime Minister of Lesotho Speech dated 11th December 2004

The Conference of the Chief Justices of the World to be held in Lucknow is a unique and epoch making event because it is sponsored by an organization devoted to the well-being of children. The City Montessori School striving for world unity and world peace since 1959 was recognized in 2002 by UNESCO by presenting them with the UNESCO prize for peace education. Coming together of the highest in the judiciary of the world for a conference of this nature in the historic city of Luncknow is clear recognition on their part on the rights of the children to live in peace and harmony. I wish the conference all success and its outcome be a guiding light to the world. —Hon'ble Dr. A. T. Ariyaratne President, Sarvodaya International, Sri Lanka Popularly known as Gandhi of Srilanka Speech dated 25th November 2003

Given this, to create a future of peace for the world’s children, the 4th International Conference of Chief Justices of the World is highly significant. Your investigation of the significance of international law will surely contribute replacing the “rule of power” based on war, with the “rule of law,” which is based on international law. I hope that we will pray, speak and act together on a regular basis to create a world released from hatred and fear, a peaceful world free of nuclear weapons.

—Hon’ble Mr Tadatoshi Akiba Mayor, Hiroshima, Japan Message dated 12th December 2003

It is imperative for our generation to ensure that our children and young people of today who are the guardians of our civilised way of life for the future are fully protected for the challenges of modern life into the world of tomorrow. International bodies and organisations like International Courts of Justice are in a pivotal position to ensure that this protection for our children is available. In this regard communities and nations have also to play an important role in terms of focussing the attention of public opinion to create the awareness of and interest in this most serious and important facets of life facing us. The noble laureate, Rabindra Nath Tagore, said : “Every child brings a message that God is not yet discouraged of man. To take that forward we need not only to invest our aspirations and ambitions in our children, but to also makesure that we provide them with ample protection from every kind of negative and adverse experience that presently sadly impacts the fate of millions of children around the world. Under the leadership of Mr. Jagdish Gandhi, who is a great champion of the young people of the world, I have no hesitation in offering my best wishes for a most successful conference in Lucknow. —The Rt. Hon The Lord Hameed of Hampstead London Message dated 16th October 2007

118 I am fully aware of the importance of the topics that will be discussed during the conference. The issues of international terrorism, degradation of natural environment and lack of effective global legal system have become the main constraint to the human development in the beginning of XXI century. I am deeply convinced that this variety will greatly contribute to the idea of world peace, unity and, in consequence, safeguarding the future for the children of all nations, colours and religions. —Hon’ble Mr Andrej Kalwas Minister of Justice & Prosecutor General, Republic of Poland Message dated 22nd September 2004

Such Conferences of Chief Justices organized by CMS are truly and must surely be of global interest considering the acknowledged fact that the world of tomorrow is today’s children and the brilliant idea of an enforceable International law that has children as the ultimate concern.

—Hon'ble Madam Mukabagwiza Edda Minister of Justice of Republic of Rwanda Message dated December 2003

I praise the concern of the Conference Convener, Founder Manager, City Montessori School, Mr Jagdish Gandhi with the education of children aiming to create an unique educational environment for the future generations. I appreciate Mr Jagdish Gandhi the Convener 5th International Conference and his respected colleagues for the warm reception and hospitality extended to us, wishing all the best for your good efforts in serving humanity to live in the shadow of security and peace and to be enabled to care and educate its generations in the right secure environment. I wish continuous success for the Conference to achieve its noble goal. —Hon'ble Mr Abdullah Bin Mohamed AL-Yahya Deputy Minister of Justice of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Speech dated 11th December 2004

I believe that the state in particular and all of us in general, ought to do more than is expected under Article 51 of the Constitution of India if we are to engender a condition in which the masses are to resort to law rather than war to resolve problems facing the world today.

—Hon'ble Dr Penuell Maduna Minister for Justice and Constitutional Development Republic of South Africa Speech dated 8th December 2002

119 The theme of this year's Conference remains vital to the attainment of peace and development for all the Countries of the World, rich and poor, big and small and weak and powerful. It is indeed true and correct to stage again and again that the enforceability of International Law is the need of the hour whose time has come. As a third arm of government that enjoys independence in their work, and managed by highly qualified professionals with similar principles, the judiciary is in a very good position to enforce international law and norms in all countries in the normal course of their work. I therefore appeal to the Chief justice and spread the message to all their colleagues. Judges do have a lot of power that can make a positive difference to the development of enforceability of international law in all Countries.

—Hon'ble Madam Janat B. Mukwaya Minister of Justice & Constitutional Affairs of Uganda Speech dated 12th December 2004

Your great endeavors for achieving world peace and safeguarding the future of our children are highly appreciated and should be strongly supported by all nations because the only means for peace to prevail is by enforcing the international law.

—Hon’ble Hassan Bin Abdulla Al-Ghanim Minister of Justice of Qatar Message dated 24th September 2003

I firmly believe that today the international community must take part in the debate proposed by your Conference. In the light of the recent painful events, it is of paramount importance to establish and promote a real and cogent international law which prevails over the constitutional order of the single states and which can govern the relations and settle the disputes among them.

—Hon’ble Mr Alberto Cecchetti Minister of Justice of San Marino Message dated 6th November 2003

I am convinced that acting together at any level and agreeing to rally around important obligations, will save human kind and make the earth a safe place for us to live in tranquility. One way of bringing the necessary changes is the introduction of the human rights and peace education in educational and training curricula throughout the world.There is also a great need in each jurisdiction to increase awareness and information regarding international law in legal training and in continuing judicial education. Governments of the world are called upon to demonstrate their commitment to child rights beyond the international instruments and mechanisms in the creation of a better world for tomorrow.To do that we have to move to the cause, from the world of pleasure to the world of duty. We are duty bound by the children and for that purpose they are our inspiration. Let us struggle to make the world a better place for all because a world fit for children is a world fit for everyone. —Hon'ble Madam Mary Nagu Minister of Justice of Tanzania Speech dated 10th December 2007

120 I strongly believe that the mission of the City Montessori School to ensure a safe future for children all over the world will attract the support of world leaders responsible for introducing a set of international laws to ensure peace in all countries.

—Hon'ble Mr O. Lavrynovych Minister of Justice of Ukrain Message dated 28th November 2002

In Scotland we consider it extremely important to create a safe future for our children and applaud your efforts to arrange such a conference every year. With over 27,000 students attending the City Montessori School I can only imagine that your task is not an easy one. The enforceability of international law is indeed an interesting and relevant topic and I wish you well for your conference in December 2004.

—Hon’ble Madam Cathy Jamleson MSP Minister for Justice of Scotland Message dated 25th February 2004

I am very much impressed and full of admiration for the efforts of all the people who are involved in this organization. I believe this school like CMS, if emulated in other parts of the world, It would be a quicker way of drawing to restore some of the problem that we have because begins with the school where the morals are taught, where the people given proper behaviour and they can understand what peace is all about. I think that City Montessori School need to be emulated in other parts of the worlds. When I got here to realize that here more that 31,000 students, its very impressive kind of thing and it can not be done in ordinary way of life but if it is conducted in the way done here I am sure the world would be on a quick route to advocating peace that is so much wanted in this world —Hon'ble Mr Bazuka M K Mhango M. P. Minister of Justice of Malawi Views at 7th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world dated 10th December 2006

A safe future for the world’s children and the respect for international law obviously deserve the support of World Judiciary and Poland appreciate very much the initiative of CITY MONTESSORI SCHOOL.

—Hon’ble Mr Grzegorz Kurczuk Minister of Justice of Republic of Poland Message dated 5th November 2002

121 The pleas of the children are hard to ignore, considering that they and the generations yet to be born are the ones who would stand to inherit nothing but parched earth, unable to sustain life, unless our respective governments do something to ensure the Rights to a Safe Ecology and Safe Future of our children. I hereby convey my support to the untiring efforts of Mr Jagdish Gandhi for convening these conferences since the year 2001.For sure, the judiciary of the different participating nations around the world can make a significant contribution to the cause of CMS to have an enforceable international Right to a Safe Future. The strength of any international conference depends on the strength of its participating members, when they agree to act together for the common good. So let us all act together for the common good. —Hon'ble Ms Agenes Vst Deveanadera Minister of Justice of Philippines Message dated 13th December 2007

I feel very astonished to see the City Montessori School for the young people and the quality of education imparted to them, the values infused in them and also their ideals of world unity, peace etc. I hope that the generation of young people not only here but all over the world shall work hard for these objectives.

—Hon'ble Madam Elizabeth Sussekind National Secretary for Justice of Brazil Speech dated 23rd December 2001

While this conference is an ideal focal point to promote causes of children by men versed in the law and those in government, it should further move unto a higher level of commitment and try to work to a maximum multiplying effect of the outcomes of the conference. Finally, I wish to join the chorus of voices in including a right to a safe future in the convention in the interest of our children and generations yet to come and work for an even more increased application and enforcement of international law in every country with a spirit of membership of a larger human family.

—Hon’ble Mr Harka Haroye Minister of Justice of Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Message dated 6th December 2002

With the global community facing enormous challenges against its security and progress, it is just fitting and relevant that this year’s conference adopted the theme, ”Enforceable International Law is the Need of the Hour”. Indeed, not a single nation today can live in isolation. The threat to humankind, whether natural or man-made, is not only directed at a particular race or nation, but transcends racial, national, religious and cultural boundaries. Hence, it is only necessary that we, again, renew our commitment to world peace and development through international law that is truly enforceable. —Hon’ble Mr Hernando B. Perez Secretary of Justice of Government of the Philippines Message dated 12th December 2003

122 This international Conference is both important and timely. The debate on the empowerment of the International Court of Justice to strengthen its ability to enforce international law is more relevant than ever, as we face challenges that are ever more difficult and often transcend national boundaries. This gathering of chief justices, judges and distinguished lawyers from all over the world is an ideal opportunity for the international community to take a closer look at this role of the International Court of Justice, and to hopefully come up with some practical suggestions for a possible way forward. - H.E. Nitya Pibulsonggram Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand Message dated 20th December 2007

This high level gathering is yet another demonstration of the deep desire and commitment of the organizers and many eminent personalities who have agreed to participate in the meeting to address a major issue confronting mankind-namely to built an environment that will allow the free spirit and boundless energy of the children to grow and flourish. Given the increasingly competitive world that we live in where the more rich and powerful forces, whether at the individual or national level often ignore the rights of children for personal gains or so called national interest, the forthcoming conference has indeed many challenges ahead. I am nevertheless confident that it will come up with useful and concrete results.

—H. E. Lyonpo Khandu Wangchuk Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bhutan Message dated 1st December 2003

I would like to congratulate the International Conference of the Chief Justices of the World on its seventh World Judiciary Summit. This year’s theme of Enforceable International Law is one which the Government of Ireland welcomes. Article 29 of the constitution of Ireland mirrors closely Article 51 of the constitution of India in its affirmation of the idea of peace and friendly co-operation amongst nations founded on international justice and morality. Ireland adheres the principal of pacific settlement of international disputes by international arbitration and judicial determination and accepts the generally recognized principles of international law and its rule of conduct in international relations. —Hon’ble Mr Dermot Ahern, T. D. Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ireland Message dated 4th August 2006

I have noted, with interest, that the Conference will discuss Article 51 of the Constitution of India, which addresses the important issues of promoting international peace and security, just and honourable relations between nations, respect for international law and the settlement of international disputes by arbitration.The exchange of views on this aspect of the Constitution of the Commonwealth's largest member state, and a democracy of longstanding should prove to be informative to all participants —Hon’ble Madam Janet G. Bostwick Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bahamas Message dated 23rd October 2001

123 You make an eloquent plea for the cause of children throughout the world, which my Government and I, personally, support unreservedly. I, for one, strongly believe that the promotion of international peace and security and good relations between nations can best be achieved through the education of our children. These noble goals are enshrined both in the constitution of India and of Seychelles and are actively promoted by the school you head.

—Hon’ble Mr Jérémie Bonnelame Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Seychelles Message dated 25th November 2003

It is overwhelming to witness your effort in achieving significant progress in the field of Children Right protection. The Conference of the Chief Justices of the World becomes an important forum to forge international co-operation related to man’s critical issues.

—Hon’ble Mr General Marcel Ranjeva Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Madagascar Message dated 8th December 2004

The theme of the Conference is not only timely, but also relevant to expanding world community that now faced with real threats of war, terrorism, organized crime and environmental degradation.

—Hon'ble Mr Yusuf Bin Alawi Bin Abdulla The Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs, Sultanate of Oman Message dated 13th November 2003

“5th International Conference of Chief Justices of the World onArticle 51 (c) of the Constitution of India” to be held under the auspices of the World Unity and Peace Education Department and the City Montessori School in Lucknow on December 10-12, 2004. I hope that the 5th Conference will again be a success and the discussion both inspiring and stimulating. I will be more than glad to hear about its outcome as well as your future plans and activities in this field.

—Hon’ble Mr Eduard Kukan Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Slovak Republic Message dated 9th September 2004

124 I commend the City Montessori School coordinating conference such as this which bring the international community together.This conference is a wonderful opportunity to learn from each other and to work together on an issue that is of utmost importance and urgency towards offering a safe world to our children. Article 51 of the constitution of India calls for the creation of a world parliament one that will have the power to frame, and enforce international law. This “Word Parliament” would bring real hope to the world's efforts to save our children from nuclear or environmental catastrophe.

—Hon'ble Mr Gerald M. Zackios Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Marshall Islands Message dated 2nd December 2003

I know we share convictions about the importance of respect for international law towards the preservation of international peace and security. A major challenge of the 21st century is for all nations, particularly the developing world to foster respect for international law by ensuring the integration of international law in to their domestic legal system. As you deliberate in this acclaimed venue, the City Montessori School it is my hope that the Conference will yield concrete results which will guide future discussions on this important subject. —Hon’ble Mr K. D. Knight, QC, MP Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Jamaica Message dated 27th November 2003

The aim of Article 51 of the Constitution of India and the aim of the Conference as such being promotion of International Peace and Security, directly coincides with the vision and concern of my country, Eritrea, and that of all well intentioned and peace loving peoples of our planet. Peace and Security are prerequisites for the survival of mankind and our own world. Appreciating your initiative and wishing you success in this timely and very important endeavor.

—Hon’ble Mr Ali Said Abdella Minister of Foreign Affairs of Eritrea Message dated 11th October 2001

I would like to take this opportunity to warmly endorse the initiative to focus the forthcoming session of the International conference of Chief Justices on subparagraph(c) of the constitution of India, i.e. fostering respect for international law in particular from the perspective of the children of this world. I can assure you that the Netherlands attaches paramount importance to the protection of the human rights international obligations under the convention on the Rights of the child and is at present preparing to ratify the two important protocols to the convention, namely on children in armed conflict and combating trafficking in children.

—Hon'ble Mr Jaap de Hoop Scheffer Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands Message dated 26th November, 2003

125 Allow me to use this opportunity to congratulate you the UNESCO Prize for the Peace Education, which was awarded to the City Montessori School (CMS) in 2002. We are impressed by your achievements in the work with children and for children.

—Hon’ble Mr Wlodzimierz Cimoszewicz Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland Message dated 26th November 2003

Focusing of the theme of the conference on the children, who are our future is of, crucial importance especially from the aspect of guaranteeing secure and safe world for the new generation. I hope that the 4th International Conference of Chief Justices of the World will make its own contribution to ensuring the safety for the whole world children.

—Hon'ble Mr Vilayat Guliyev Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan Message dated 9th December 2003

No doubt, there could have been no better time than now to convene such an international conference which focuses on “Global Table for unity and Peace “ intended to find that missing “common thread” which would ensure a safe future for children worldwide.

—Hon'ble Mr Thomas Y. Nimely Minister of Foreign Affairs of Liberia Message dated 21st October 2004

I am heartened and delighted that the World Unity and Peace Education Department of the City Montessori School, Lucknow has on behalf of the world’s children, taken a laudable initiative to organize successfully over the last so many years an International Conference on the major universal issues of global governance including peace, security, justice, poverty, environmental, and, in particular, the promotion and protection of the rights of the planet’s children. In heightening awareness and support of universal values including peace, compassion, respect, justice, equality, social responsibility, human rights and preservation and protection of the environment, the City Montessori School is undertaking a pioneer mission to cultivate a culture of global understanding of humanity as co-creaters of a more unified and peaceful global community. —Hon’ble Mr Madan M. Dulloo Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mauritius Message dated 4th October 2006

126 I like this opportunity to congratulate the International Conference of Chief Justices of the World (ICCJW) for the work it has done and is doing to promote global peace to secure the future for our children. SouthAfrica commends all efforts to discuss and find solutions for our children's future.The new millennium has brought with it many challenges in respect to poverty, inequality, violence, conflict and discrimination, and it is our younger generation that is most affected by these problems. It is significant that this conference has a special focus on our children and their right to a safe future —Hon'ble Madam Dlamini Zuma Minister of Foreign Affairsof the Republic of South Africa Message dated 5th April 2004

I am certain that the global table for unity and peace that you are organizing will enormously contribute to promote, through a better understanding of international law the enforceability of the international legal order.

—Hon'ble Mr Luis Ernesto Derbez Bautista Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Mexico Message dated 27th September 2004

I find your initiative, for establishing the "World Parliament", very reasonable and far-sighted. I am convinced that such international body which will involve all international factors, may be an efficient instrument to stand for those high goals and would implement a new, more valuable, international order.

—Hon'ble Mr Branko Lukovac Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Montenegro Message dated 18th October 2001

Let me congratulate for the work done in safeguarding the future of world's born and yet-to-be- born. I am personally confident that we can make differences with unified efforts.

—Hon'ble Madam Leila Rachid Minister of Foreign Affairs of Paraguay Message dated 3rd December 2003

127 I would like to commend you for conveying this conference which is timely as it seeks to discuss a host of very important current issues that include international terrorism, lawlessness, the danger of another world war, and the environment, among other. I believe that only through our consolidated efforts can we maintain world peace and security and preserve the environment, thereby safeguarding the future of the world’s children and the generation to come.

—Hon’ble Mr Blas F Ople Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Philippines Message dated 17th November 2003

I would however like to express my appreciation for the attempts you are making to foster international law and order which are also enshrined in the Constitution of the Netherlands. I hope that your conference is a great success.

—Hon’ble Mr Bernard Bot Minister of Foreign Affairs of Netherlands Message dated 1st September 2004

The City Montessori School has over the past four decades made World Unity a major agenda item, in addition to your stated objective of safeguarding the future of the world's children.These themes resonate with me because I too share the belief that we have a responsibility to protect our children's future by creating a world united, as far as possible, against the challenges that confront us. It is commendable that a school can spearhead such a major global initiative and so I take this opportunity to salute you on this 9th International Conference of Chief Justices of the World. Let me encourage you to continue to be a beacon of world peace and to assure of my Government's own commitment to promoting this ideal. We recognize the importance of ensuring, as Professor A.V. Dicey said, that the rule of law is applied equally to all men.

—Hon’ble Mr Andrew Holness M.P. Minister of Education, Jamaica Message dated 10th December 2008

Congratulations to the students of CMS, representing the world’s two billion children, for the initiative of this conference. I too, embrace the belief that “any enforceable international law can regulate international behavior and put a check on acts against humanity, enabling the creation of an atmosphere of unity, peace and a safe future for the children of the world, born and yet- to- be- born. In the policy statement of my Ministry, “Education for a learning society” one of the fundamental principles is , Education for global participation. This principle encapsulate several key concept, among which is, “ building a culture of peace and harmony”. Once this has been achieved everywhere in the world everyone will be safe. —Hon’ble Mr Danny Faure Minister of Education and Youth of Seychelles Message dated 28th November 2003

128 I applaud your initiative and would like to get a chance and observe some of the innovative work that you and your school are doing to advance, World Peace through our children. If we want peace and harmony in our lives, our families and our global communities, believing in God, must be part of educating our children. I would like to have an opportunity to come and spend a week observing and learning from you, especially, learning more about your spiritual teaching and curriculum materials in this area. —Hon’ble Mr Mario Katsang Minister of Education of the Republic of Palau Message dated 25th November 2003

Sadly, some nations, fuelled by despicable arrogance and complete disregard for human rights, equity and self determination, are assiduously working to derail peace and promote war. They have dedicated their time, efforts and resources to the perpetration of this tragedy and travesty of justice. This barbarism, unfortunately, impacts negatively on our children. The world's two billion children and generations, yet unborn, are crying out for help. Their, wailing voices, are pleading to those who have the power and authority to intervene and put an end to this madness. —Hon'ble Madam Constance T. Simelane Minister of Education of Swaziland Message dated 16th November 2005

The initiatives, proposals and efforts by Mr. Gandhi to achieve a new International Economic and Political World Order and to establish New Hope in United World Judiciary are indeed admirable. This may result in governments being completed to relinquish part of their sovereignty especially in respect of waging war, and in a stronger emphasis on the protection and safeguarding of the rights of children all over the World. —Hon'ble Mr W. T. Sandriman Minister of Education and Community Development of Suriname Message dated 8th November 2003

Education shows us the core of every problem and offers us a part of every solution. More then ever, education is the path to the personal development and to the progress of each country. This is the high time to build the kind of education that our future requires and it is feasible.

—Hon’ble Mr Cristovam Buarque Minister of Education of Brazil Message dated 30th December 2003

129 Permit me to express my commendation of your outstanding contribution to education and world peace. Your admirable work is a inspiration to many. I urge you to continue to be a beacon for the rest of the world. — Hon’ble Mr Micheal Browne Minister of Education of St Vincent and Grenadies Message dated 18th October 2003

I give my whole-hearted support and congratulation to your noble efforts to promote world peace and unity. I am sure the deliberations of the conference will bear the fruits of hope, and renew our commitment and obligations to each other and to the children of the world.

—Hon'ble Mr Michael Laimo, CBE, MP Minister for Education of Papua New Guinea Message dated 4th September 2004

I should emphasize that there is urgent demand for immediate action by the international community on the creation of adequate mechanism for enforceable international law. We also support the voices of the 27,000 students of CMS who are expressing the wishes of two billion other children. Their blessed and innocent voices are expressing the holy and ideal message of creating better and peaceful world for future generations. —Hon'bleMadam Fadumo Sudi Hasan Minister of Family Welfare and Social Development of Somaliland Message dated 7th December 2003

For a generation that has grown up largely without the threat of nuclear war, it is vital to remind the students that there is still much work to do to ensure peace for future generations. Students need to be taught about way to promote peace, and ways in which it can be threatened. Conflict resolutions education, both locally and internationally is an important part of this process. One of our best hopes for a peaceful future is to encourage young people to develop peaceful ways of dealing with conflict, starting in the immediate surroundings of the classroom and extending out to the wider community. —Hon’ble Madam Marian Hobbs Minister of Disarmament and Arm Control of New Zealand Message dated 14th November 2003

130 This conference takes its importance to ensure a safe future for the hapless children of the world. I really appreciate your efforts and wish you all the success in achieving your goals and accomplishing your mission.

—Hon’ble Dr Rashid Hamad Moahmed Al-Hamad Minister of Education and Higher Education of the State of Kuwait Message dated 10th December 2004

The International conference of Chief Justices of the World is a very significant event on the calendar of Global Justice and the Law. It is an occasion that witnesses the gathering of hundreds of leading men and women from the legal fraternity across the World, as well as a number of justice, ministers and other top government officials Justice, like so many things today is something that needs to be continually re- examined and re-appraised, not just in individual countries but also on an international, global platform. Hence the enormous importance of this international gathering of Chief Justices. —Hon'ble Professor Kader Asmal, MP Minister of Education of South Africa Message dated 15th December 2003

I really believe that organizing such an important Conference represents a great contribution to build a new era where peace, freedom and respect of human's rights will be the key words and no more only an utopia. I hope that as in the past editions, a significant number of countries will respond to your call to join forces for such a praiseworthy aim.

—Hon'bleMadam Francesca Michelotti The Secretary of the State of the Republica di San Marino Message dated 19th September 2006

The Conference, which has become a very important matter in regard of the human rights, and most of all protection for our children, justifies its name this year as a “Global Table for Unity and Peace.” I send my best wishes for the success of this years Conference and will look forward to be with you on another time. —Hon'ble Mr Lic. Franciseo Dominguez Brito Minister of Foreign Affairs & Attorney General of Dominican Republic Message dated 5th October 2004

131 The legal regime for protection of children is strong at both international and domestic level. What is key, however, is how courts have or will go about in ensuring that such rights and the best interests of the child are fully enforced and respected.The fight to ensure use of international law in national laws is one that can be won - it needs a major change of attitude by the Judiciary and it is advocated that this can only happen if the judiciary recognizes the need for such change. If judiciaries of countries around the world used international law in their national courts to promote and protect children's rights especially in relation to the environment, then the dream of fostering respect for international law and the empowerment of the ICJ would be easier to achieve and this task cannot wait for the establishment of the progressive, creative and liberal world court. —Hon’ble Dr Justice Jane Mayemu Ansah Attorney General of Malawi Message dated 13th December 2008

Allow me to apply this understanding of “enforceable international law” specifically to the context of safeguarding children's right to inherit a safe and healthy ecology. In international law the basic treaty with regard to the rights of the child is the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) and CRC is premised on four core principles that is non- discrimination best interest of the child right to life survival and development and respect for the views of the child and obliges States parties to uphold and implement these basic rights of the child. —Hon’ble Mr. Tan Sri Abdul Gani Patail Attorney General of Malaysia Message dated 10th December 2006

The 5th International Conference of Chief Justices of the World on the Article 51(c) of the Constitution of India on the theme “Enforceable International Law is the idea whose time has come” is appropriate and timely, taking into account the prevailing mistrust and violence taking place in the world today.

—Hon’bleMadam Pendukeni livula-Ithana,MP Attorney General of Republic of Namibia Message dated 27th October 2004

We reaffirm our commitment to safeguard the rights of all our Children. In this respect I would like to endorse your goal for the creation of a World Parliament to support the rule of international law.

—Hon'bleMadam Judith Jones-Morgan Attorney General of West Indies Message dated 3rd November 2004

132 Every state is under a duty to respect its international human rights obligations. The ideal of every Judge in a democratic country based on the Rule of law would be to ensure the due discharge of human rights obligations which devolve upon states and for that purpose to devise effective and practical mechanisms. —Hon'ble Mr Soli J. Sorabjee Attorney General of India Message dated 5th December 2003

I congratulate you on what you have done for children- the sunshine of our world and highly appreciate all your efforts to safeguard their Rights. As an India saying says “Earth is but one country and mankind its citizens' It is obvious that in today's world full of challenges and dangers, let me just emphasize diseases, hunger and poverty, globally threatened by international terrorism, nothing can be done by one person alone. Highly appreciating responsibility, honesty and conscientious towards my post as well as readiness and will to respect the moral norms and rule of law, I believe that our only strength is unity, therefore I personally support the idea of enforceable international law accepted as value based on humanity and general idea of goodness- the one that should be respected by mankind. —Hon'ble Mr Vladimir Seks Speaker of Parliament of Croatia Message dated 25th October 2005

I appreciate your noble efforts to promote world peace and unity. I commend your endeavor and wish you all the best. I am certain that this prestigious gathering would contribute towards creating a better world based on mutual understanding, harmony and compassion. Today our planet faces serious problems with regards to economy, environment human rights etc. Safeguarding the future of the children is a major challenge. At the global level, terrorism and lawlessness endanger the lives of the innocent people. Therefore, enforcing the international law is very important. In this era of globalization, no state can face the challenges individually. —Hon’ble Mr W.J.M. Lokubandara Speaker of Parliament of Sri Lanka Message dated 2nd October 2006

I take the opportunity to express full support to you and City Montessori School in your endeavour to bringing about an era of lasting peace and security for ensuring a safe future for the world's children.

—Hon’ble Mr Lawrence A. Joseph Speaker of the House of Representative of Grenada, West Indies Message dated 8th November 2005

133 The request by the two billion children to have a united and peaceful world makes the theme of the 6th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world as one of the most well thought theme of international conference in recent times. I am exceedingly happy to associate myself with the efforts of City Montessori School Lucknow in its determined efforts to serve global humanity by encouraging the establishment of a world parliament, a platform for the enactment of international laws that will promote world peace, I am fully convinced that these efforts will achieve positive results. —Hon'ble Mr Aminu Bello Masari Speaker of House of Representatives of Federal Republic of Nigeria Message dated 15th November 2005

In this context of the globalized world, the theme of the Conference is indeed very relevant and assumes tremendous importance. I agree that only enforceable international law duly enacted by a World parliament can regulate and control acts against humanity and create global peace and unity. And it is indeed the voice of a united world judiciary which can pave the ways to bringing about enforceable international law binding on all countries. The case of over two billion children taken up by you is very laudable and deserves highest commendation. Such initiatives are a great beacon of light and hope to millions of children. I see the Conference as the best hope in an age where instruments of war terrorism and crime have far outpaced the instruments of peace. —Hon’ble Mr Ugen Dorje Speaker of National Assembly of Bhutan Message dated 5th October 2006

I would like to extend my personal support, encouragement and solidarity for the success of the works of this important conference. I wish the conference every success. Please accept on my behalf, my encouragement, solidarity and support for all the recommendations that would be the object of the works of this 5th Conference.

—H. E. Mr Abdelkrim Belarbi Ambassador of Algeria Message dated 9th December 2004

I wish you a great success for the 5th conference of Chief Justices as I believe that the respect for international law is the full Guarantee for the validity of Human Rights peace and security in whole world and can offer a better world for Future Generations. —H. E. Benjamin Ruiz Ambassador of Peru Message dated 5th October 2004

134 Ensuring a safe future for our children is thus an objective that is inextricably linked to the fight of poverty in the world. As the United Nations General Secretary Koffi Anan has correctly put it “Roughly one fifth of the world's population currently lives-or tries to live on less than one dollar a day. That is a crude measure, but it translates into a daily grind of hunger, misery and disease, which no human being should have to endure”. We should remember that a substantial part of the people living in those conditions if not the majority of them are children. —H. E. Vera Barroulin Machado Ambassador of Brazil Message dated 29th October 2002

Enforceable International law is the idea whose time has come calls the attention of us all for the importance of the rule of law in a world where, more and more, we can witness disrespect for the basic principles of democracy and more, for the fundamental rights and freedom of citizens, equality between states and peaceful settlement of international disputes.

—H. E. Joaquim Ferrira Marques Ambassador of Portugal Message dated 21st October 2004

I commend the efforts that you have undertaken to promote international peace and security by organizing conferences and building public opinion to foster respect for international law and settle disputes by arbitration.

—H. E. Pedro Gonzalez- Rubio S. Ambassador of Mexico Message dated 25th June 2001

The present issue taken by the institute shows its in-depth concern for the international peace, friendship, and security, which is of high concern in today's life. The present stock-pile of nuclear weapons, is much more sufficient to annihilate the entire population on this planet, this has to be checked. It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness. The idea behind this international conference is to create world full of peace and happiness, progress and prosperity, equality and justice, freedom, and joy. Let us say ‘no’ to wars, and work together for a peaceful world. Let us give a new vision, a new direction to others to bring peace and security to the world, in this way we can fulfill the main objective ofArticle 51 of Indian constitution.

—H. E. Zakaria Soemintaatmadja Ambassador of Republic of Indonesia Message dated 3rd May 2001

135 H.E. Yasukuni Enoki Ambassador of Japan to India

I believe that the subject of this Conference is most timely and relevant to the context of the present-day world, which is faced with a plethora of challenges, including international terrorism and environmental protection. These problems need to be tackled jointly by the whole international community, so that we can make this world a better and safer place to live in. Maintaining just and honorable relations between nations and fostering respect for international law is not only desirable but also imperative in order to ensure the survival and prosperity of our planet, and the active involvement of children in this endeavour cannot be over-emphasized. The values of universal peace and unity thus need to be nurtured and encouraged among our children, who are the global citizens of the future.

Message dated 8th November 2006

H.E. Benedetto Amari Ambassador of Italy

The forthcoming event on World Peace and Article 51 of the Constitution of India is indeed the call of the hour. In view of the general unrest, I think a statute enforceable internationally is a must and through this event, some concrete way of implementing better international collaboration in the field of general lawful security and safety could be forthcoming. I am sure, with the expertise of the legal exponents from all over the world, CMS will be able to contribute substantially in initiating a march towards a Safe Future, which is a right of all humans, I wish CMS all the best in keeping up the good work.

Message dated 10th December 2004

Hon’ble Mr Abdulla Abdulaziz Al-Mana Counsellor, Embassy of the State of Qatar

I sincerely appreciate your efforts and the significant contribution made towards world unity and promotion of international peace and security by bringing together the chief justices of the world on a common global platform to listen to the appeal of the CMS students made on behalf of all the children of the world for a better future. I have spent some very memorable moments in the company of the Chief Justices, Judicial experts, educationist and peace promoters, all this has been possible through the efforts of Mr Jagdish Gandhi.

Message dated 17th December 2004

136 As mankind learned in the aftermath of the World Wars that extreme nationalism precipitates nations into conflicts, ways and means were sought to foster international understanding and co-operation. This resulted in the formation of The United Nations Organization, and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It stands to reason that for these Rights to be safeguarded mankind needs enforceable international laws, based on the universal moral law written on the human heart. I am pleased to send the organizers of this conference, my congratulations and best wishes, and pray that the deliberations of the conference help advance our world a step closer to universal peace and harmony. —H. E. Archbishop Pedro Lopez Quintana Apostolic Nuncio Message dated 22nd Novemberr 2005

I congratulate you on your endeavour to create a society based on equality for all, peace and fostering of human values. Laying down a foundation of Enforceable International Law is fundamental in protecting the children of the world, who are essential to future worldwide peace and prosperity. They will be the future generations of each country. The initiative for sharing views and bringing together such eminent minds under one umbrella is commendable. This is a valuable mission and I wish you all success. —H. E. Ladislav Volko Ambassador of Slovak Republic Message dated 18th November 2003

The kingdom of Bahrain’s call for the maintenance of peace and safety in every part of the world will naturally include the children through out the world, whether born or to be born, as called by your respective conference. I thank and appreciate the efforts taken to conduct such a conference and hope the recommendations and decisions taken here shall be appreciated and executed in each and every country in the world. —H. E. Eid Humood Al Qahtani Consul General for the Kingdom of Bahrain Speech dated 8th December 2002

I take this opportunity to wish your conference a great success and hope the deliberations will open a new vistas and enable millions of children throughout the globe to acquire education and knowledge and make each one a responsible member of our society and usher them into a prosperous and peaceful world. —H. E. Julio Faesler Carlisle Ambassador of Mexico Message dated 17th November 2003

137 Article 51 (c) of the Constitution of India and also discussed the desirability of an Enforceable International Law by a World Parliament, mixed emotions were rising in my mind.Article 51 (c) of the Constitution of India lays down that the state should endeavour to foster respect for International Law and treaty obligations in the dealing of organized people with one another. This sub-section of Article 51 should in my view be held in the whole context of Article 51 which speaks of promoting International Peace and Security, maintaining just and hounarable relations between nations and encouraging the settlement of international disputes by arbitration. all the 4 sub-sections of Article 51 of the Constitution of India may be taken up for deliberations in the context of the proposal to evolve an Enforceable International Law by a World Parliament. Idealism is a desirable thing, dreams and hopes may also be understandable human feelings but how far this can be evolved as a practical measure in pragmatic world —H.E. Mr T.V. Rajeswar Governor of Uttar Pradesh, India Speech dated 10th December 2004

When today’s world is engulfed with grave problems like terrorism, violence, hatred, environmental degradation and economic slowdown affecting the weaker section and the children in particular, International Law has to protect their interests. Our country is committed to enforcing the provisions ofArticle 51 of the constitution of India since its inception. I am sure, the deliberations at the conference will help the World Judiciary to come together to enforce International law for survival and progress of the generations to come. —H. E. M M Rajendran Governor of Orissa, India Message dated 4th November 2003

I am happy to note that City Montessori School has taken keen interest in mobilizing public opinion at international level to safeguard the future of World’s children born and yet unborn. This year the theme of International Conference is to discuss Article51 c of the Indian Constitution, which is very relevant to promote international peace and security and to foster respect for International Law and treaty obligations in the dealing of organized people with one another.

—H. E. Vishnu S. Kokje Governor of Himachal Pradesh, India Speech dated 10th December 2004

I understand the theme of the conference is Enforceable International law- the idea whose time has come, which is appropriate in today's global world to regulate international conduct, control acts against humanity and create an atmosphere of global peace. The most powerful common denominator for all nations is their children and it is imperative that their future be safeguarded through a regulating mechanism of international law by the community of nations. Nations should voluntarily and willingly give up part of their sovereignty and support the world organization to safeguard world peace and the parity of the human race.

—H. E. M. M. Jacob Governor of Meghalaya, India Message dated 4th October 2005

138 It is very encouraging that this conference will also consider the demand for the children's Right to safe Future. This is in conformity with the UN's Declaration of the Right of the child. I wish this conference all success in promoting awareness of this important issue and ensuring a good future for children who are the citizens of tomorrow and on whom will depend the future of the next generation of mankind.

—H. E. Lt. Gen. (Retd) S. K. Sinha, PVSM Governor of Assam, India Message dated 19th November 2002

To safeguard the future of our children, and future generations, it is imperative to get rid of present scenario of international terrorism, lawlessness, danger of another world war and environmental and other global problems. Article 51 of the constitution provides inter alia for fostering respect for international law which enables creations of an atmosphere of unity, peace and a safe future of the children. This should be implemented in letter and spirit. —H. E. Justice M Rama Jois Governor of Bihar, India Message dated 9th December 2003.

Children are the future of the world and without assuring them a conducive, congenial and healthy environment a dream of a bright and prosperous human life can not be realized. Therefore, it is of utmost importance that children are taken proper care of and provided with all the requisite facilities necessary for their development into healthy, enlightened and responsible human beings. It is equally important that we leave for them a universe, which is rich and harmonious in every aspect of natural resources and human traits. Children definitely have a right to safe future, and all efforts need to be made by one and all to ensure it. I extend my good wishes for the success of the endeavors in this regard. —H. E. Suraj Bhan Governor of Himachal Pradesh, India Message dated 6th December 2002

I commend the efforts of the organizers. The theme of the conference is relevant and of value for the world unity and world peace. I hope that the learned participants will have a good opportunity to deliberate on the ways and means to foster respect for international law. Respect for the rule of law needs to be imbued in the every citizen of the country to ensure order and peace in the society. Rule of law has many components in it and respect for international law is the most important necessity in today’s world which is facing many grim challenges impinging on the security of life, home and health of people. —H. E. T. N. Chaturvedi Governor of Karnataka, India Message dated 30th October 2006

139 The task of preserving and conserving this earth should not be let to environmentalists and ecologist alone. It is the responsibility of each resident of this earth to ensure that successive inhabitants inherit a safe and healthy future. I am happy to note that the City Montessori School, Lucknow is addressing itself to this issue by organizing the conference of World Judiciary to examine the power and the role of the Article 51c of the Constitution of India in binding Government constitutionally to uphold the International Law. I have no doubt that the discussion at the Conference would be both thought provoking and enlightening.

—H. E. Amolak Ratan Kohli Governor of Mizoram, India Message dated 16th November 2002

I understand that eminent legal experts from various countries attended the Conference and deliberated on the need for International Law to promote international peace and security, maintain just and honourable relations between the nations; foster respect for international law; and to encourage settlement of international disputes and arbitration. With the changing security environmental National Boundaries are fast loosing their relevance and in this context i feel, need of the hour is to evolve enforceable international laws through consensus and legal framework or mechanism to ensure their compliance by all. —H. E. Lt. Gen. K M Seth, Retd., PVSM, AVSM. Governor of Tripura, India Message dated 18th December 2002

We need regulations and law that apply to the whole world instead of being nation specific. Enforceable international law is indeed the idea whose time has come. Nations need to promote common ideals, common laws and common objectives which transcend national boundaries and serve the cause of humanity as a whole.

—H. E. S.C. Jamir Governor of Goa, India Message dated 3rd October 2005

Children are the future of any nation and it is our bounded duty and obligation to preserve this world for the sake of our children and for future generations. All our actions should therefore be directed towards their upliftment and welfare. Today, we are faced with the problem of global terrorism, lawlessness, global environmental degradation, child abuse and crime against humanity. In this situation judiciary can play a pivotal role by paving ways to bring about a new world order and enforcing international law, to regulate and safeguard the interest of children of the world. I am also happy to know that City Montessori School, Lucknow has taken the lead in creating world wide awareness of such an important topic hosting this great conference.

—H. E.Syed Sibtey Razi Governor of Jharkhand, India Message dated 2nd December 2006

140 The theme of the conference “Enforceable International law is our Need” will certainly afford an opportunity to the participating learned Chief Justices of the world to deliberate conscientiously on global problems like international terrorism, lawlessness, danger of another world war, pollution, violence and poverty besides an unsafe future of the children who hold the future of a nation. I am sure the deliberations and discussion based on the wide and intellectual experience of the delegates will help a lot in putting a check through the Enforceable International law on the acts against humanity, enabling an atmosphere of unity peace security and safe future for the children of the world born and yet to be born. I extend my good wishes for the success of the conference. —H. E. Babu Parmanand Governor of Haryana, India Message dated 4th November 2006

Today the very survival of mankind is being threatened and the future of children. The most powerful common denominator for all the nations of the planet earth is at stake due to increasing acts of terrorism lawlessness and global environmental degradation. It is our bounden duty to safeguard the future of our children. The call of the CMS students for universally applicable enforceable international law to safeguard their future deserves special consideration. I wish the management and the students of City Montessori School every success in their endeavours in bringing peace and ensuring unity among all living in the planet. —H. E. S S Sidhu Governor of Manipur, India Message dated 27th November 2006

I appreciate the efforts made by the City Montessori School in a noble cause. I am confident that the Conference would contribute to the process of global awakening and formulation of appropriate laws, policies and programmes for promoting world peace and environmental protection.

—H. E. D. N. Sahaya Governor of Tripura, India Message dated 20th October 2006

Violence, terror, miseries, calamities are the brutal outcome of uncontrolled greediness, materialism and fatal attraction for power and position. The conference held to deliberate on the worthwhile theme “Enforceable International law is “the Idea whose time has come “would help Honourable Chief Justices of the world to pave a better way of justice leading the world to peace unity and brotherhood I hope. —H. E. Nawal Kishore Sharma Governor of Gujarat, India Message dated 26th October 2005

141 Children are the wealth of tomorrow and creation of an environment of unity and peace will put an end to the unethical acts against humanity, and thus pave way for a safe future for the children.

—H. E. Kidar Nath Sahani Governor of Goa, India Message dated 18th November 2003

It gives me immense pleasure to learn that the 8th International Conference of Chief Justices of the World is being held from 5th to 11th December 2007 at Lucknow. The 21st century is witnessing the emeragence of a culture of inter- dependence where Nations are sharing information and poling knowledge for the benefit of humanity. In order to achieve world peace and preserve our planet for future generation, active world peace and preserve our planet for future generation, active participation of all Nations is required. I congratulate the students of City Montessori school for their insight and for appealing on behalf of the world's children for a safe and secure future. I have no doubt that the deliberations at the 8th International Conference will be both enlightening and productive and will be beneficial for mankind. I convey my best wishes for the success of the Conference. —H. E. M.M. Lakhera Lieutentenant, PVSM, AVSM, VSM Governor of Pondicherry, India Message dated 10th October 2005

The theme of the conference namely “Enforceable International law is our need” is indeed most appropriate and relevant in today's world. Children are the most unfortunate victims of war, conflict and other forms of violence between nations and organizations espousing violence. The idea of appeal to the world judiciary on behalf of the world's children, born and yet to- be born, to ensure a safe future for the world's children is highly commendable.

—H. E. Mohammed Fazal Governor of Maharashtra, India Message dated 22nd October 2002

We should concentrate our resources, energy and attention away from war and destruction, towards eliminating other major concerns afflicting the world like poverty, hunger, disease, lack of education and environmental protection. This, apart from providing basic necessities to all deprived, would provide an ideal environment for the younger generation to grow up. I am sure the deliberations at this conference will provide some conclusive decisions towards achieving the Unity and Peace. While extending my unstinted support towards achieving the vision of Peaceful World, I extend my best wishes for the success of the conference. —H.E. Mukut Mithi Governor of Puducherry, India Message dated 24th November 2006

142 I hope the participating learned Chief Justices will hold fruitful discussions about preservation of right of the minors born and yet to be born and ensure enforcement of “children's Right to safe Future” and its inclusion in UN's Declaration of Rights of the child.

—H. E. V. C. Pande Governor of Bihar, India Message dated 21st November 2002

In the present era of widespread international terrorism and lawlessness, danger of third world war and global environmental degradation there is a need for World Government by strengthening the United Nations system. The Conference which will be attended by a galaxy of leaders from all over the world could aptly be described as global table for unity and peace for safeguarding and bequeathing the bright and safe future of the children of the World. The presentation of an appeal by CMS students on behalf of the world's two billion children will be an eye opener for the World Judiciary to deliberate extensively for their future. —H. E. A R Kidwai Governor of Haryana, India Message dated 3rd November 2006.

International environment is currently adversely affected by the menace of “Global Terrorism”.To counter this new challenge, cooperation at political level, coordination of responses between the law enforcement agencies,: intelligence gathering resources would require effective and universally accepted international provisions and laws including special extradition laws is the crying need of the hour. Article 51c of the Indian Constitution enjoins upon the Indian state to foster respect for international law and treaty obligation, and I hope your conference makes a valuable contribution to this end. —H. E. Lt. Gen. K M Seth, Retd., PVSM, AVSM. Governor of Chhattisgarh, India Message dated 24th October 2004

Judiciary happens to be one of the four pillars of democracy and has been bestowed with the responsibility to protect the interests of the aggrieved by delivering them justice and upholding the sanctity of the provisions of the Constitution of India. The endeavour of the City Montessori School in hosting such an important International Conference, deserve all appreciation .The theme of the Summit is quite relevant in the present day context to protect the children and help them grow up as responsible and awakened citizen of the country. I hope the galaxy of the world renowned judges would be an unique opportunity to debate and deliberate upon various issues of global importance and make this planet a safe and secure place to here in. There is also need to find out appropriate modes to deliver aggrieved quick and cheap justice.

—Hon'ble Mr Prem Kumar Dhumal Chief Minister of Himanchal Pradesh, India Message dated 22th November 2008

143 Millions of children across the world are living under unfavourable conditions both in terms of access to quality health and education and are suffering from malnutrition, exploitation and overall human rights issues. We are aware that the future of the nation and the world squarely depends on the physical and mental health and overall grooming of our children. In view thereof the world must contemplate together to protect their interest through various means including adoption of enforceable international law which will be made possible through this comprehensive discussion being held and organized by this institution. I am also greatly privileged to know that this institution has taken lead in evolving humanitarian concern for the plight of the millions of disadvantaged and less fortunate children worldwide. —Hon’ble Mr Pawan Chamling Chief Minister of Sikkim, India Message dated 23rd November 2006

The world is fast becoming a smaller place to live in. Consciousness of personal rights have also spurred movement and campaigns which have resulted in demolishing prejudices and discriminations. It is heartening to note that there is a dream where we can envision a future when there will be a universal international law enacted solely for the welfare and protection of children wherever they are without regard to colour, class or creed.An enforceable International law for the protection of the rights of a child would be a lifeline for children specially for the developing world as what we offer them today and how we treat, educate and nurture them will decide which direction they will take in the future.

—Hon’ble Mr Neiphiu Rio Chief Minister of Nagaland, India Message dated 22nd November 2006

The theme selected for this Conference is quite appropriate and need of the hour .In these days the entire global unrestness is causing a serious threat to the peace and tranquillity of mankind. Social and economic inequality global environmental pollution and terrorism are the burning problems and an appropriate action to solve these problems is urgently required. India is also facing these problems and the Centre as well as the State Governments have taken effective steps to curb these problems. I hope, the conference will prove a milestone in tackling these problems.

—Hon’ble Mr Bhupinder Singh Hooda Chief Minister of Haryana, India Message dated 7th December 2006

It is encouraging to learn that large gathering of eminent justices will deliberate on the relevant theme regarding International law and would also have meaningful discussions on realizing the dream of a Global law-making body. Apart from this number of suggestions on legal reforms will emerge and hence making the task easy to deliver less costly justice at the earliest possible . —Hon'bleMadam Sheila Dikshit Chief Minister of New Delhi, India Message dated 19th September 2005

144 To-day, global environmental degradation lawlessness, international terrorism and a danger of Third World war are showing its ugly head, threatening the entire civilization on this globe itself. Therefore, the time has come to promote the idea of a 'World Government' and to make a global law for peace for which no country is yet ready. I must congratulate the students of City Montessori School and the organizers for taking up this pious task for the welfare of the humanity for which I wish every success.

—Hon'ble Mr Virbhadra Singh Chief Minister of Himanchal Pradesh, India Message dated 30th September 2005

The theme of the conference “ Enforceable International law” is need of the hour for creating an atmosphere of global peace, harmony and amity. The respect of international law and promotion of peace and security are of immense important for creating harmonious international order that can take care of the interests of the people globally besides contributing to their well being and development. It is also significant that this conference of Chief Justices would have a special attention on the most powerful common denominator for all nations and their children and it is imperative that their future must be safeguarded.

—Hon’ble Captain Amarinder Singh Chief Minister of Punjab, India Message dated 9th December 2005

It is quite significant that this crucial issue, which has been addressed in Article 51 of our Constitution is to be debated threadbare at the forthcoming 7th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world organized by the City Montessori School, Lucknow.After all, the conscience of the global communities on this issue must be translated into an international law, which the chief justices would have to administer and enforce. But, the question is whether such a consensus could fructify in the near future. The world is virtually torn as under by utterly conflicting interests the worst among them being the rise of terrorism which been responsible for rendering thousands of children orphans across the globe. —Hon’ble Mr Pratap Singh Rane Chief Minister of Goa, India Message dated 30th October 2006

On behalf of the Union Territoryof Pondicherry, I herby express my gratitude for your kind invitation for my participation in the 8th International Conference of Chief Justices of the World. I applaud the City Montessori School, Lucknow for their step by step endeavours to provide for a better world to the children and the generations to come. The global community is aware of your quest in this noble cause and it is heartening to know that children of today and tomorrow are going to reap a grat harvest of your labour. In a world where the future is so fragile, only an enforceable international law and empowerment of the International Court of Justice could gurantee the rights of the children tolive free from fear, deprivation and humiliation and above all gurantee their right to life irrespective of colour caste or creed. Be assured that the people of the union territory of Puducherry would always support the CMS towards the goal of making the world a better place for the children,to live in. — Hon’ble Mr. N. Rangasamy Chief Minister of Pondicherry, India Message dated 6th December 2007

145 I am glad to know that the City Montessori School, Lucknow is organizing 2nd International Conference on Article 51 of the Constitution of India on 23rd December 2001. I appreciate the School's role in their attempt to ensure a safe future for children allover the world by attracting the support of world leaders and in building support for the Constitution of a World Parliament for introducing and enacting a set of International laws. These laws, I am sure, would help ensure world peace. I send my good wishes for the success of the Conference. —Hon’ble Mr Arun Jaitley Minister Law Justice & Company Affairs,Government of India Message dated 23rd December 2001

Article 51 is contained in the ‘directive principle of state policy’in our Constitution. We have argued in India between the fundamental rights and the directive principles, there is a history behind it. The God is one which prevails the whole universe and therefore you have to look only to the God in true lights. It does not separate. Therefore, you should be contended what is given in destiny to you by God. This is our ethos that is why our founding fathers added Article 51. We do not want to fight, we want to assimilate, we want to cooperate, we want to unite, that is the philosophy of the Indian civilization.

—Hon’ble Mr. H.R. Bhardwaj Union Minister for Law and Justice, Government of India Speech dated 11th December 2004

I think we have succeeded in generating enough interest on the concept of world parliament and the need for enforceable international laws. It is time to move forward. My suggestion in this regard is to invite the heads of states and political parties to participate in this conference in the coming years, so that the idea is given a concrete shape. Respect for international law it is not only an important principle in its own right, but also essential for the peaceful co-existence of individuals and states. Many branches of international law have been recognized by the national jurisdictions. I can mention the examples of international criminal law, international human rights law, law of the sea, diplomatic law, counsellor law, international space law and international aviation law. I hope with the establishment of a truly representative world parliament, international laws will get the same force and respect as national laws. —Hon'ble Mr K Venkatapathy Minister of State in the Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India Speech dated 13th December 2008

The idea of a world law-making body for enacting enforceable international law is worth deep consideration of Judges and Jurists of the World. For civilization to flourish, we indeed need rule of law at all levels, local, national and international. For this, national interests will have to blend with international interest and therein lies the function of the judges. Fairness, Justice, Human Dignity and Equality must be made to prevail not merely among individuals but also among nations. The City Montessori School, under the untiring effort of its founders have educated and trained their students, year after year, into the ideals and practices of fraternity, respect for humanity, and character of high order which will make them and the generations to come to be worthy citizens of the world. They are taught to be law abiding and disciplined. —Hon’ble Mr. Shri Prakash Jaiswal Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Government of India Speech dated 9th December 2007

146 I would first like to congratulate the City Montessori School, its children and the Founder- Manager Shri Jagdish Gandhiji, who has not only created a new awareness to this important topic but has succeeded in creating a new world wide movement so that a new world order can emerge and the threats to the mankind can be obviated. His brilliant idea of making appeal by the students of the City Montessori School on behalf of the World’s children to the world community at large to bring to their conscious and to remind them as to on what road of destruction the world has been marching of late, has given rise to this movement all over the world. I have no doubt that CMS students are instrumental in creating the positive side of public opinion in their own country so that this movement, the nucleus of which has been created in the city of Lucknow, may spread world wide. —Hon’ble Mr Shanti Bhushan Former Law Minister of India Speech dated 9th December 2005

It is not possible to create a stable peaceful society without reforming the educational process. The City Montessori School the Pater Familias, Mr Gandhi and all the teachers deserve our admiration and gratitude for fulfilling this great need of Indian Society and the Nations of the world. We are here to support and reinforce and appeal of 30000 children of the City Montessori School, Lucknow to the distinguished members of the world judiciary assembled here. They want to be safeguarded against the arbitrary and cruel actions of an inscrutable providence and the disasters that threaten our life, health and meagre possessions acquired with body breaking labour and enervating perspiration. —Hon’ble Mr Ram Jethmalani Former Law Minister of India Speech dated 9th December 2005

It gives me immense pleasure to learn that City Montessori School, Lucknow is organising the 4th International Conference of Chief Justices of the World on Article 51 (c) of the Constitution of India. I commend the efforts put in by the City Montessori School, Lucknow in orgainizing a conference of this magnitude.The theme is very relevant in today’s world.

—Hon’ble Mr Yashwant Sinha Minister of External Affairs, India Message dated 18th November 2003

I am sure that the international jurists, legal experts and other participants in the Conference will deliberate on the important aspects of the agenda and make useful suggestions and recommendations for adoption by international organization in the sphere of safeguarding the future of world’s children born and yet-to-be born. —Hon’ble Mr T. R. Baalu Member of Parliament, India Message dated 27th November 2003

147 In this modern age, the world has virtually become a family as described by the term Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam in the Vedas. Therefore the United Nations has to play an important role in this shrinking world. A great responsibility rests with it in enforcing the rule of law in international matters. One of the ways to do this is through empowering the International Court of Justice. I congratulate the City Montessori School, Lucknow and its founder secretary Shri Jagdish Gandhi for highlighting the need for empowerment of the International Court of Justice by organizing the World Judiciary Summit in December 2007 in Lucknow. I am sure the Luminaries attending the Summit will show some way in this direction. —Hon’ble Dr Karan Singh Member of Parliament, India Message dated 26th October 2007

From ancient times, India has been known for its mature thinking on International Brotherhood and Peace. From times immemorial, this country has propagated the concept of “Sarva Dharma Sambhaav” and World as a family “Vasudaiva Kutumbakam”. In a country where our basic ethos is to practice kindness and where we treat not only human beings but even trees and plants with respect and dignity, it ought to be easy this message in our country. I wish your organization good-luck and success in your endeavor and hope that it would succeed in reviving our ancient cultural value-systems and ethos with regards to international brotherhood and peace. —Hon’ble Major General B C Khandoori AVSM Minister of State, Road Transport and Highways, Govt. Of India Message dated 23rd Feburary 2001

I am happy to learn that City Montessori School (CMS) Lucknow is organizing the 7th International Conference of Chief Justices of the World from 7th to 12th December 2006 for safeguarding the Future of World's two billion children and Generations yet to-be-born. The world today is passing through probably the most difficult phase in human history when the very survival of humanity is gravely endangered. World Judiciary are our only hope because the judges with their dedication to justice, impartiality and regard to universal values and law are highly esteemed and trusted by all sections of society. I hope that the voice of united World Judiciary should not be ignored and shall have to be heard and obeyed by all.

—Hon’ble Mr Naranbhai J. Rathwa Minister of State for Railways,Government of India Message dated14th December 2006

The City Montessori School deserves all our congratulations for organizing such an event with a view for bringing together each eminent mind under one umbrella is commendable. I am certain that this would bolster our collective efforts to ensure that all countries respect, observe and enforce international laws, renounce war as a means of settling disagreement and instead, resort to negotiations and diplomacy as a mechanism for peace.

—Hon’ble Mr Manorajan Bhakta Member of Parliament, India Message dated 2006

148 It is my hope that enforceable international law duly enacted by a World Parliament can regulate international conduct, control acts against humanity and create an atmosphere of global unity and peace and safe future for the helpless children of the world. I commend the efforts made by the school for safeguarding the future of the children of the world by facilitating the enactment of Enforceable International Law which is the need of the hour. —Hon’ble Prof. M. M. Agarwal Member of Parliament, India Message dated 23rd October 2004

CMS, I believe is already firmly on the map of world achievers’for its recognition by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s largest city school and for being awarded the UNESCO Prize for Peace Education 2002. Therefore having CMS at the helm as our “torch-bearers”, with their over 29,000 students representing the world’s two billion children and generations yet-to- be born, at this 5th International Conference of Chief Justices of the World, consolidates our hope for a more secure and ecologically-friendly tomorrow. Our prayers and support are with CMS for taking the initiative on behalf of the world’s two billion children, to convince the Chief Justices of the need for an “Enforceable International Law” to safeguard the future of the world’s children.

—Hon’ble Mr Amitabh Bachchan Former Member of Parliament and India’s No 1 Matinee Idol,India Message dated 24th November 2004

Let me first and foremost take this opportunity to congratulate CMS on being recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s largest city school and also being awarded the UNESCO Prize for Peace Education 2002. This is a tremendous feat indeed and certainly confirms the capability and high standards of CMS! —Hon’bleMadam Jaya Bachchan Member of Parliament, India Message dated 28th October 2004

The World is too small for us to live in compartments, we must be much more united to achieve our objectives. We believe in democracy, in the sense of our parliamentary system of government. We have to renew our enthusiasm and that will generate the courage, endurance and the determination which is necessary for achieving all the many things which we must achieve. I am sure the deliberation at the conference will focus on measures to safeguard the future of the world’s children, born and yet-to-be-born. —Hon’ble Mr Shatrughan Sinha Member of Parliament, India Message dated 22nd October 2002

149 The concern of the young students expressed in their appeal made on behalf of the entire children of the world, has paved way for an international conference, the deliberation of which will go a long way in finding out various ways and means to safeguard the rights of the human beings for the future.

—Hon’ble Mr Ananth Kumar Member of Parliament, India Message dated 31st October 2002

As for an enforceable international law enacted by a World Parliament this was Wendell-Wilkie’s dream of “One World”-but it is always good “to dream the impossible dream”; who knows, it may be fulfilled and realized one day! My good wishes for the Conference organized by the World Unity and Peace Education Department. —Hon'ble Mr Fali S. Nariman President Bar Association of India, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) India Message dated 18th October 2004

It is our bounded duty to create a safe and conflict-free future for the mankind.Article 51c of our Constitution, which enjoins upon the State to endeavour to foster respect for international law is relevant for safeguarding the interest of our children, the future generation. I extend my best wishes for the success of the Conference, which seeks to generate awareness towards world peace.

—Hon’ble Mr P. R. Dasmunsi Member of Parliament, India Message dated 22nd November 2004

I am sure that the conference would improve relationships between the nations, apart from strengthening the objectives of International Peace and Security and fostering respect for International Law. I am of the firm opinion that this would go along way in focussing the importance of internatioanl peace and security on one hand besides creating interaction and networking among Chief Justices of the World on the other. —Hon’ble Mr Gireesh K. Sanghi Member of Parliament, India Message dated 28th October 2004

150 I congratulate the City Montessori School of Lucknow, for organizing this year’s conference.You have highlighted a very important part of the Indian Constitution and, in the Chief Justices, you have invited a group of highly skilled and involved people who have a critical and influential role to play in advancing the cause of children. I am sure that conference will build on the good work of the previous four, and that it will enhance the School’s already strong reputation for supporting peace education. —Hon’ble Mr Suresh Chandel Member of Parliament, India Message dated 9th November 2004

In the global situation as it exists today, it is necessary that a serious thought is given to the future of chiIdren all over the world. Their future can not be viewed in isolation and unless there is concerted global move to ensure a better future of the children, they would continue to languish in their present state. It is imperative, therefore, that all the reasonable minds pool their thoughts and work out a system that would bring about a better universe to live. I am glad that the efforts of the CMS in the direction have been pioneering and the ensuing conference would accelerate the process of global awakening in this direction. —Hon’ble Mr Vijay Darda Member of Parliament, India Message dated 22nd November 2004

It is heartening to know that you have thought of focusing your attention on international terrorism, global lawlessness, danger of third world war and global environmental degradation as these situations are dangerous to peace. —Hon’ble Prof. Saifuddin Soz Member of Parliament, India Message dated 25th October 2004

It is indeed imperative to have enforceable International Law in every country of the world for safeguarding children’s right to inherit a safe and healthy ecology. The side effects of the fast developing world and the third world’s over dependence on earth’s natural resources are a matter of serious concern.

—Hon’ble Mr Mani Chernamei Member of Parliament, India Message dated 27th October 2004

151 Children have a right to a bright and safe future but we have seen over the years that apart from national and domestic conflict, several international conflicts have also resulted in depriving these innocent children of their future. I am therefore sure that the legal experts in the conference will debate on a set of international legal principles to safeguard the future of the children in such circumstances.

—Hon’ble Mr N C Borkakty Member of Parliament, India Message dated 1st November 2004

With the world turning in to a global village and the man made borders losing significance in numerous way there is certainly a need for an international law on crime and other vital subjects that can be enforced uniformly without technical hitches. It is heartening to learn that with objectives in mind City Montessori School, Lucknow is organizing 5th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world.

—Hon’ble Mr Pawan Kumar Bansal Member of Parliament, India Message dated 3rd November 2004

I am happy to know that City Montessori School (CMS) World Unity and Peace Education Department is organizing 5th International Conference of Chief Justice of the World on 10th , 11 th and 12th December, 2004 with the objective of building global public opinion in favour of a duly constituted world parliament empowered to enact ‘Enforceable International Law’ capable of safeguarding children’s right to inherit a safe and healthy ecology. Your organization is doing a noble cause in the interest of children and, thus, obviously, of society. My best wishes and support are with your trust. —Hon’bleMadam Suryakanta Patil Member of Parliament, India Message dated 23rd November 2004

I am glad to know that the City Montessori School, Lucknow is organizing its 5th International Conference of Chief Justices of the World from 10th to 12th December 2004. Children are a precious resource and also constitute the most vulnerable segment. It therefore, imperative to safeguard their future. I wholeheartedly support your effort in promoting children's rights and welfare. I wish the Conference all success.

—Hon’ble Mr S.S. Palanimanickam Minister of State For Finance Revenue,Government of India Message dated 6th December 2004

152 I appreciate the working of City Montessori School for organizing the meaningful events. This is the first at on this part of humanity and welfare of the beloved sons and daughters representing the world’s two billion children.The theme is in consonance withArticle 51 c of the Constitution of India which states that the State shall endeavour to foster respect for international law. I am sure that this conference would bolster collective efforts to ensure that all nations observe and enforce our international laws, renounce war as a means of settling disagreement, and instead, resort to negotiation and diplomacy as a mechanism for peace. There can be no task nobler than giving a child the necessary care, protection and attention, love and affection in order to enable him to grow and develop in to a mature citizen when he reaches adulthood. —Hon’ble Mr Tarlochan Singh, M P Chairman National Commission for Minorities, India Message dated 2nd November 2004

I take this opportunity to Congratulate the City Montessori School authorities for taking special interest in organizing constructive programme like this one. The theme “ Global Table for Unity and Peace “ is indeed befitting at this juncture as the world is going through serious threats of nuclear mismanagement and conflicts among various groups and communities. The need for world unity is much greater felt today. The most important and everlasting message given by these programmes is that it is the duty of each individual to work for the Unity and Peace of the world so as to make way for harmonious co-existence of future generation.

—Hon’ble Dr Akhilesh Das Minister of State For Steel, Government of India Message dated 23rd November 2006

I am confident that this conference will be instrumental in creating positive public opinion for spreading the message of evolving acceptable international laws. I would like to congratulate the children of City Montessori School who have not only created a new awareness on this important topic but has succeeded in creating a new worldwide movement. I am glad to note that this initiative in which children are involved will go a long way in achieving peace, harmony and security in the world through international laws. — Hon’ble Mr Vilas Muttemwari Minister of State, Non- Conventional Energy Sources Govt of India Message dated 2006

My heart felt felicitation to the Chief Justices of the world and to Shri Jagdish Gandhi, Convener, 8th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world& Founder Manger, City Montessori School, Lucknow. From time immemorial, this great nation i.e. India has propagated the concept of "Sarva Dharma Sambhav" and world as family" Vasudhaiva Kutumbakm " in a country where our basic ethos is to practice kindness and where we treat not only human beings, but enven trees and plants with respect and dignity. I am, therefore happy to note that you have done commendable job by organizing such world conference of chief justices in our this beloved country. I wish your organization good luck and success in your endeavour, and hope that it would succeed in reviving our ancient cultural value system, and ethos with regards to international brotherhood and peace. — Hon’ble Mr. Pushpdan Shambhudan Gadhavi Member of Parliament, India Message dated 17th October 2007

153 I am happy to know that City Montessori School (CMS)is organizing the 8th International Conference of Chief Justices of the World (the World Judiciary Summit 2007) from 5th December, 2007. It would be a rare occasion to see legal luminaries of the world who have attained the highest positions in the field, in their respective countries, and having expertise in diverse legal systems, at one platform. The world today is passing through a critical phase, when trans-border and trans-national issues like terrorism, cyber crime, environmental and human rights have to be dealt with through the mechanism of international law. I am confident that with the collective wisdom and vision of the best brains in jurisprudence who have congregated at this platform, a way forward would emerge to address issues concerning international law either by strengthening the existing mechanism under the United nations, and more importantly making the laws acceptable to the world community and ensuring their enforceability, or by other means. To organize a Conference of this level and magnitude is a daunting task. I, there fore, congratulate the organizers and extend my best wishes to the distinguished participants. — Hon’ble Mr. Sushil Kumar Shinde Minister of Power, Government of India Message dated 15th November 2007

I am confident that the Conference will show new rays of hope to our society for meaningful new life of our nation. Your efforts will go long way increating awareness for facing new challenges of the modern life & new setup of the ensuing society it is highly appreciated that your slogan” School must act as a lighhouse of the Society “ as it has immense pottentiality in creating healthy living environment because toda's student is tomorrow's responsible citizen of our new India. I sincerely hope tha tyour innovatioive initiative will get grand success

— Hon’ble Mr. Vasantrao More Member of Parliament, India Message dated 15th November 2007

Article 51 of the Constitution of India, propagates the basis for world peace. At a time when terrorim and anarchy is rising, I think it is the need of the hour to hold a conference of Chief Justices of the World on Article 51 of the Constitution of India. I am sure that this Conference would not only promote world peace but also ensure that all counties respect and enforce international laws effectively. I extend my best wishes for success of the conference and hope that it would become a gateway for the world peace.

— Hon’ble Mrs. Yashodhara Raje Scindia Member of Parliament, India Message dated 08 November 2007

154 World Judiciary Summit 2008 Participants of the 9th international Conference of Chief Justices of the World & Global Symposium: ‘Awakening Planetary Consciousness’

1. Hon'ble Madam Justice Leslie M Alden, President, International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ), USA 2. Hon'ble Madam Justice Graciela Dixon, Former President, International Association of Women Judges(IAWJ) and Former Chief Justice of Panama 3. Hon'ble Mr Justice C.G. Weeramantry, Former Vice President, International Court of Justice and Former Judge, Supreme Court of Sri Lanka 4. Hon'ble Mr Justice A. M. Ahmadi , Former Chief Justice, Supreme Court of India 5. Hon'ble Mr Justice P V Reddy, Former Judge Supreme Court of India 6. Hon'ble Mr Justice S. N. Phukan, Former Judge, Supreme Court of India 7. Hon'ble Madam Justice Fathima Beevi, Former Judge, Supreme Court of India 8. Hon'ble Mr Justice P. B. Sawant, Former Judge, Supreme Court of India 9. Hon'ble Mr Justice A.P Misra, Former Judge Supreme Court and Chairman Preparatory Committee of the 9th International Conference of Chief Justices of the World, India 10. Hon'ble Mr Justice Noor-e-Alam Chowdhary, Chairman A.A.I.F.R. and Former Acting Chief Justice, High Court, Calcutta, India 11. Hon'ble Mr Justice M. Karpaga Vinayagam, Former Chief Justice, Jharkhand High Court, India & Chairperson of the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity, India 12. Hon'ble Mr Justice B. J. Odoki, Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Uganda 13. Hon'ble Mr Justice Vincent A.DeGaetano, Chief Justice, Courts of Justice, Malta 14. Hon'ble Mr Justice Cheick Dimkinsedo Ouedraogo, Premier Président de la Cour de Cassation of Burkinafaso 15. Hon'ble Mr Justice Georges J.F Stephen Moise, Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Haiti 16. Hon'ble Mr Justice K. Lapinskas, President of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Lithuania 17. Hon'ble Mr Justice Virgilijus Valancius, President, Supreme Administrative Court of Lithuania 18. Hon'ble Mr Justice Abderahim Bireme Hamid, President, Supreme Court of Tchad 19. Hon'ble Mr Justice Hasan Gerceker, First President, Supreme Court of Republic of Turkey 20. Hon'ble Mr Justice Prof Abdul Salam Azimi, Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Afghanistan 21. Hon'ble Mr Justice Abdou Kareem Savage, Chief Justice, Supreme Court, Gambia 22. Hon'ble Mr Justice Victor Nunez Rodriguez, Presidente de la Corte Suprema de Justicia of Paraguay 23. Hon'ble Mr Justice Trendafil Ivanovski President, Constitutional Court of the Republic of Macedonia 24. Hon'ble Mr Justice Jovo Vangelovski, President, Supreme Court of the Republic of Macedonia 25. Hon'ble Mr Justice Bekir Iseni President of the Judicial Council of the Republic of Macedonia 26. Hon'ble Mr Justice A Ranjan Perara, Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Seychelles 27. Hon'ble Mr Justice Theodosius Tété TEKO, Pre sident of the Supreme Court of Togo 28. Hon'ble Madam Justice Shpresa Becaj, Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Albania 29. Hon'ble Mr Justice Anthony Gates, Acting Chief Justice, High Court of Fiji Islands 30. Hon'ble Mr Justice Ade Renner-Thomas, Former Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Sierra Leone 31. Hon'ble Mr Justice Adel Omar Sherif, Deputy Chief Justice, Supreme Constitutional Court of Egypt 32. Hon'ble Mr Justice Khampha Sengdara, Vice President, People's Supreme Court of Lao PDR 33. Hon'ble Mr Justice Saifullo Giyoev, Deputy Chairman of Supreme Court of the Republic of Tajikistan 34. Hon'ble Madam Justice Esmeralda Arosemena de Troitiño, Vice-President, Supreme Court of Justice of Panama

155 35. Hon'ble Madam Justice Erna Hayriyan, Chairman of the Civil Court of Yerevan, Armenia 36. Hon'ble Mr Justice Jacobus P Annandale, Judge, High Court of Swaziland 37. Hon'ble Mr Justice Daniel David Ntanda Nsereko, Judge, International Criminal Court, Netherlands 38. Hon'ble Mr Justice Hartman Longley, Judge, Court of Appeal of Bahamas 39. Hon'ble Mr Justice S. B. Domah, Judge, Supreme Court of Mauritius 40. Hon'ble Mr Justice Julius Ansah, Judge, Supreme Court of Ghana 41. Hon'ble Madam Justice Gauri Dhakal, Judge, Supreme Court of Nepal 42. Hon'ble Madam Justice Sauda Mjaisri, Judge, Court of Appeal of Tanzania 43. Hon'ble Mr Justice B. S. Roy, Judge, Court of Appeal of Guyana 44. Hon'ble Madam JusticeIngrid Mangatal, Judge, Supreme Court of Jamaica 45. Hon'ble Madam Justice Anabelle Leon Feoli, President of the First Law Court, Costa Rica 46. Hon'ble Mr Justice Dorjgotov Baasan, Judge, Criminal Court of the Supreme Court of Mongolia 47. Hon'ble Mr Justice Luvsandash Gansukh, Chief Judge,Nalaikh District Court of Mongolia 48. Hon'ble Madam Justice Alimaa Delegdorj, Judge, Khovd Aimag Court of Mongolia 49. Hon'ble Mr Justice Levent Yavuz, Judge, Supreme Court of Turkey 50. Hon'ble Madam Justice Natasha Gaber - Damjanovska, Judge, Constitutional Court of the Republic of Macedonia 51. Hon'ble Ms Justice Evjeni Sinojmeri, Justice, Supreme Court of Albania 52. Hon'ble Mr Justice Evande Mwambo Paul R., President of the High Court, South West province, Republic of Cameroon 53. Hon'ble Madam Justice Svetlana Krickay Mikhailovna, Judge, Supreme Court of Kyrgyz Republic 54. Hon'ble Madam Justice Susan Chipswa Mavangira, Judge High Court of Zimbabwe 55. Hon'ble Mr Justice Md Abdul Matin, Judge, Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, Bangladesh 56. Hon'ble Mr Justice Kindji Tranquillin, Judge, Administrative Chamber, Supreme Court of Benin 57. Hon'ble Madam Justice Sharadha Shrestha, Former Judge, Supreme Court of Nepal 58. Hon'ble Madam Justice Rosemary Weisgerber, PCJ, Provincial Court of Saskatchewan of Canada 59. Hon'ble Madam Justice Rolande Matte, Judge de la Cour du Quebec, Canada 60. Hon'ble Madam Justice Fernanda Cervetti , Judge, Tribunal Turin of Italy 61. Hon'ble Madam Justice Anelise Haase de Miranda , Judge, Labour Court of the States of the Para and Amapa, Brazil 62. Hon'ble Madam Justice Susana Medina de Rizzo, Presidente, Nº3 del Trabajo Supreior tribunal del Justicia de entre rios of Argentina 63. Hon'ble Madam Justice Gisela Agurto, Megister of the Second Maritime Court and substitute of the Supreme Court of Panama 64. Hon'ble Madam Justice Marianne de Rooij, Regional Director IAWJ of Europe and Middle East and Vice President, Amsterdam District Court, Netherlands 65. Hon'ble Madam Justice Catherine Davani, Judge , National and Supreme Court of Justice, Papua New Guinea 66. Hon'ble Dr Justice Jane Mayemu Ansah, Attorney General of Malawi 67. Hon'ble Madam Justice Paula Escarameia, Professor of International Law, Member of the International Law Commission, Member of the Permanent Court of Arbitration, Portugal 68. Hon'ble Mr Justice D. P. Singh, Judge, Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench, India 69. Hon'ble Mr Justice Ved Pal , Judge, Allahabad High Court, Allahabad, India 70. Hon'ble Mr Justice Shabihul Hasnain, Judge, Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench, India 71. Hon'ble Mr Justice R K Rastogi, Judge, Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench, India 72. Hon'ble Mr Justice A. S. Qureshi, Former Judge, Gujarat High Court, India

156 73. Hon'ble Professor Mohamed Y Olwan, Member Permanent Court of Arbitration of Jordan 74. Mr Miguel Carlos Sanchez, Director, Supreme Court of Chile 75. Hon'ble Mr Arif Zeynalov, Secretary General, Constitutional Court of Azerbaijan 76. Hon'ble Madam Joan Winship, Executive Director, International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ) of USA 77. Hon'ble Mr Kamran Yusifov, Senior Adviser, Constitutional Court of Azerbaijan 78. Hon'ble Mr Ruslan Hajiyev, Senior Specialist, Constitutional Court of Azerbaijan 79. Hon'ble Mr Shanti Bhushan, Former Law Minister of India 80. Hon'ble Mr Nasimuddin Siddiqui, P.W.D. Minister, U P Government, India 81. Hon'ble Mr Justice Vishnu Sahai, Former Acting Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court, India 82. Hon'ble Mr Jyotindra Misra, Advocate General of U. P. and Chairman Planning Committee of the 9th International Conference of Chief Justices of the World, India 83. Hon'ble Mr A C Dogra , LR-Cum-Secretary Law, Government of Himachal Pradesh, India 84. Hon'ble Sri K.K. Singhania, Chairman, Cygnus Group of Companies, Kolkata, India 85. Hon'ble Mr Ashok Nigam, Additional Solicitor General of India 86. Hon'ble Dr Dinesh Sharma, Mayor, Lucknow, India 87. Hon'ble Mr R.K. Mittal, IAS, Principal Secretary & Commissioner Social Welfare Government of Uttar Pradesh, India 88. Mr Ravi Prakash Gupta, Advocate, Supreme Court of India 89. Mr R. C. Gupta, General Secretary, CMS and the Conference, Lucknow, India 90. Mrs Hiyam Mustafa Hasan Abudhais, Lawyer, Jordan 91. Mrs Dolgosuren Namjil, Senior Officer-Advisor, Supreme Court of Mongolia 92. Mrs. Daniela Kristo Nesho, Adviser to Chief Justice - Supreme Court of Albania 93. Mr John Kaggwa, Personal Assistant to the Chief Justice Supreme Court of Uganda 94. Mr Muhammad Yaqoub, Staff member of Chief Justice Office, Afghanistan 95. Mr Luis Caballero, Chief of Ceremonial, Supreme court of Justice, Paraguay 96. Dr. C. J. Steyn (Cornelius), Peace Promoter, South Africa 97. Mr Humberto Cerrud , Peace Promoter of Panama 98. Mr James William Silver, Peace Promoter, USA 99. Mrs Padmini Vinayagam, Peace Promoter, New Delhi, India 100. Dr Mumtaz Shanghomita Choudhary HOD, Eaden Hospital, Medical College, Kolkata, India 101. Mrs N.D. Singhania Director, Cygnus Group Companies W/O Hon'ble Sri K.K. Singhania, Chairman, Cygnus Group of Companies, India 102. Dr Chandra Rita, Peace Promoter, Mauritius 103. Mrs Yolanda Mendoza , Peace Promoter, Chile 104. Mrs Makoladeguruge Shirance Anita Perera, Peace Promoter, Seychelles 105. Mrs Sima Azimi, Peace Promoter, Afghanistan 106. Mrs Shamimul Jannat Khanma, Bangladesh 107. Mr Ronald Alvarado Brenes Peace Promoter, Costa Rica 108. Ms Trivina Kumari Domah, Peace Promoter, Mauritius 109. Ms Kamlesh Kumari Domah, Peace Promoter, Mauritius 110. Mr Phetdala Phoummalavong, Technical Officer, People's Supreme Court, Lao PDR 111. Mr Chinthaka Rankothge, Assistant to Judge Weeramantry, Sri Lanka 112. Mr Amahl Weeramantry, Peace Promoter, Sri Lanka 113.Mr Serkan Acar, Guard of First President, Turkey

157 REGISTRATION FORM and Effective G Law lob ld children al th or llion and Go W bi ge ve e o ne r 10 International Conference of Chief Justices of the World l n b tw ra a a s t n e ’ io c c ld n e r r s o t o y o f W e n f t s E - a o t on Article 51 of the Constitution of India r o f e o e r - f b g u e u d t a e u b f r e

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We want a united & peaceful world — Appeal by 35,000 CMS Students on behalf of Theme- Need for Enforceable World Law and Effective Global Governance to safeguard the World’s two billion children and generations yet-to-be born future of World’s two billion children and generations yet-to-be-born

1. Name (in Capital letters as entered in the Passport ) : ______Paste 2. Designation/Profession : ______latest 3. Date of Birth: ______4. Passport Number*: ______colour 5. Date and place of Issue of Passport*: ______photograph 6. Date upto which Passport is valid*:______7. Authority and Place of issue of Passport*:______8. Are you holder of diplomatic passport :______9. International Airport from where departing for India *: ______10. Proposed date of departure from nearest International Airport* ______11. Proposed date of Arrival in India*: ______(Kindly give name of airport also) 12. Proposed Flight, Airline, Flight No.* : ______13. Proposed date of arrival at Lucknow : ______14. Full Residential Address: ______15. Office Address: ______16. Telephone No. (Office) : (Including Country & City codes)______(Residence): ______17. Mobile phone including country & city codes ______18. Fax No. (Office) : (Including Country & City codes)______(Residence): ______19. E-mail ______20. Any other information : ______21. Brief description of activities you are engaged in: ______

Date:______Place:______Signature Note: 1. There is no Registration or Delegate Fee. 2. PleasesenddulycompletedFormbyFax/Emailto:- CONSTITUTION OF INDIA WORLDUNITY&PEACEEDUCATIONDEPARTMENT ARTICLE 51 CityMontessoriSchool The State shall endeavour to: 12,StationRoad,Lucknow-226001INDIA (a) promote international peace and security; TEL:0091-522-2636244,2638738,2637655,2637656,2638483 (b) maintain just and honourable relations between FAX:0091-522-2638008,2635497 EMAIL: [email protected] nations; WEBSITE:www.cmseducation.org/article51 (c) foster respect for international law; and Note: Fields marked * are not required for Indian nationals (d) encourage settlement of international disputes by arbitration.

Organised by: CITY MONTESSORI SCHOOL (CMS) World Unity Education Department (WUED), LUCKNOW, INDIA

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