297 Chief Justices & Judges from 83 Countries Attended the Conferences on Article 51

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d on Article 51 of the Constitution of India N We want a united and peaceful world — Appeal by 37,000 students ORGANIZED BY: CITY MONTESSORI SCHOOL, LUCKNOW, INDIA FROM 2001 TO 2008 Conference Theme: Enforceable World Law is The Idea Whose Time Has Come COUNTRIES REPRESENTED = 83 PARTICIPANTS = 297 Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Australia,Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Burkinafaso, Burundi, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Ethiopia, Fiji Islands, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Italy, Jamaica, Jordan, Kenya, Kyrgyz Republic, Lao PDR, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Lithuania, Malawi, Malta, Mauritius, Mongolia, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, Pakistan, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Philippines, Portugal, Cameroon, Republic of Macedonia, Rwanda, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Swaziland, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Tchad, Timor-Leste, Togo, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, USA, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Members of International Court of Justice/ International 19. Hon'ble Mr Justice Anthony Gates, Chief Justice, High Criminal Court and other International Organisations Court, FIJI ISLANDS (2008) 1. Hon'ble Mr Justice C.G. Weeramantry, Former Vice 20. Hon'ble Mr Justice Abdou Kareem Savage, Chief Justice, President, International Court of Justice (ICJ), Supreme Court, GAMBIA (2008) NETHERLANDS (Laureate of 2006 UNESCO Prize for 21. Hon'ble Mr Justice S A Brobbey, Chief Justice, Supreme Peace Education) (2008, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003) and Court, GAMBIA (2004) Former Judge, Supreme Court of Sri Lanka 2. Hon'ble Mr Justice Daniel David Ntanda Nsereko, Judge, 22. Hon'ble Mr Justice G K Acquah, Chief Justice, Supreme International Criminal Court, NETHERLANDS (2008) Court, GHANA (2005, 2003) 3. Hon'ble Mr Justice M. Raymond Sayeman Bula Bula, 23. Hon'ble Mr Justice Lic. Ruben Eliu Higueros, President, Former Judge, International Court of Justice, Netherlands Supreme Court, GUATEMALA (2006) and Member, Permanent Court of Arbitration, 24. Hon'ble Mr Justice Carl Ashok Singh, Chief Justice, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO (2007, 2006, Supreme Court, GUYANA (2006) 2005) 25. Hon'ble Mr Justice Georges J.F Stephen Moise, Chief Justice, 4. Hon'ble Madam Justice Anita Usacka, (Latvia) Judge, Supreme Court,HAITI(2008) International Criminal Court (ICC), NETHERLANDS 26. Hon'ble Mr Justice Mr Khammy Xayavong, President, (2004) People Supreme Court, LAO PDR (2004, 2003) 5. Hon'ble Madam Justice Navanethem Pillay, Judge, 27. Hon'ble Mr Justice Andris Gulans, Chief Justice, Supreme International Criminal Court (ICC), represented by Ms Court, LATVIA (2006) Natasha Naidoo, Assistant Legal Officer, International Criminal Court (ICC), NETHERLANDS (2006) 28. Hon'ble Mr Justice Tanios Al Khoury, Chief Justice, 6. Hon'ble Madam Justice Leslie M Alden, President, Supreme Court, LEBANON (2004) International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ), USA 29. Hon'ble Mr Justice M L Lehohla , Chief Justice, Supreme (2008) Court, LESOTHO (2007, 2005) 7. Hon'ble Madam Justice Graciela Dixon, the then Chief 30. Hon'ble Mr Justice K. Lapinskas, President of the Justice of PANAMA and Former President, International Constitutional Court, LITHUANIA (2008) Association of Women Judges (IAWJ), USA (2008, 31. Hon'ble Mr Justice Virgilijus Valancius, President, Supreme 2006) Administrative Court, LITHUANIA (2008) Hon'ble Chief Justices / Presidents / Chairpersons 32. Hon'ble Mr Justice Trendafil Ivanovski President, 8. Hon'ble Prof Abdul Salam Azimi, Chief Justice, Constitutional Court, Republic of MACEDONIA (2008) Supreme Court, AFGHANISTAN (2008, 2006) 33. Hon'ble Mr Justice Jovo Vangelovski, President, 9. Hon'ble Mr Justice Bahauddin Baha, Acting Chief Justice Supreme Court, Republic of MACEDONIA (2008) and Head of Criminal Division of Supreme Court, AFGHANISTAN (2007) 34. Hon'ble Mr Justice Bekir Iseni, President, Judicial Council, Republic of MACEDONIA(2008) 10. Hon'ble Mr Justice Fazal Hadi Shinwari, Chief Justice, Supreme Court, AFGHANISTAN (2005) 35. Hon'ble Mr Justice Simeon Geleveski, President, Supreme Court, Republic of MACEDONIA (2003, 2002, 2001) 11. Honble Madam Justice Shpresa Becaj, Chief Justice, Supreme Court, ALBANIA (2008) 36. Hon'ble Mr Justice Vincent A. DeGaetano, Chief Justice, Courts of Justice, MALTA(2008, 2007, 2006) 12. Hon'ble Ms Justice Joan A Sawyer- DBE President , Appeal Court, BAHAMAS (2007) 37. Hon'ble Mr. Justice J.B. Kalaile, SC, Acting Chief Justice of 13. Hon'ble Mr Justice C D. Ouedraogo, Premier Président MALAWI (2007) de la Cour de Cassation, BURKINAFASO (2008, 2007, 38. Hon'ble Mr Justice L E Unyolo, Chief Justice of MALAWI (2004) 2006) 39. Hon'ble Mr. Justice Y. K. J. Yeung Sik Yuen, Chief Justice, 14. Hon'ble Mr Justice Adrien Nyankiye, Chief Justice, Supreme Court, MAURITIUS (2007) Supreme Court, BURUNDI (2005, 2003, 2001) 40. Hon'ble Mr Justice A. G Pillay, Chief Justice, Supreme Court, 15. Hon'ble Mr Justice Luis Paulino Mora Mora, Chief MAURITIUS (2001) Justice, Supreme Court, COSTA RICA (2006) 41. Hon'ble Mr Justice Ch Ganbat, Chief Justice, Supreme Court, 16. Hon'ble Mr Justice J A. Subero Isa, Chief Justice, MONGOLIA (2003, 2002) Supreme Court, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (2006) 42. Hon'ble Mr Justice Mario Mangaze, Chief Justice, Supreme 17. Hon'ble Mr Justice Kemal Bedri, President, Federal Court,MOZAMBIQUE (2001) High Court, ETHIOPIA (2005, 2004) 43. Hon'ble Mr Justice P S Shivute, Chief Justice, Supreme Court, 18. Hon'ble Dr Justice A. B. Castillo, Chairman, First NAMIBIA (2007, 2005, 2004) Labour & Social Court, Supreme Court ECUADOR (2005) 44. Hon'ble Mr Justice Victor Nunez Rodriguez, Presidente de la CorteSupremadeJusticia of PARAGUAY (2008)

At a certain moment in human history, education must also act as a powerful instrument for profound social transformation and to help in establishment of united divine civilization on earth in place of rapidly creasing (i) disunited, (ii) inhuman, (iii) lawless, (iv) unjust & (v) satanic civilization 8 – CMS, Laureate of 2002 UNESCO Prize for Peace Education PEACE IS THE BY- THE WORLD WILL BE UNITED WORLD UNITY IS 'PRE-REQUISITE' for world peace. THE FRUIT OF WORLD PRODUCT OF UNITY. THROUGH THE THREAD An urgent meeting of all world leaders at New Delhi without the PEACE WILL GROW ON THE OF WORLD LAW. involvement of the United Nations or its system of Veto is the FIRST STEP. TREE OF WORLD UNITY. 297 Chief Justices & Judges from 83 countries attended the conferences on Article 51

45. Hon'ble Madam Justice Vida Petrovic Skero, President, 75. Hon'ble Mr Justice Khampha Sengdara, Deputy Chief Justice, Supreme Court, SERBIA (2006, 2005) Supreme Court, LAO PDR (2008) 46. Hon'ble Madam Justice Leposava Karmarkovic, President, 76. Hon'ble Mr Justice S Sonthikoummane, Vice President, People SupremeCourt, SERBIA (2002) Supreme Court, LAO PDR (2007) 47. Honble Mr Justice A Ranjan Perera, Chief Justice, 77. H.E. Mr Davone Vangvichith, Vice President, People's Supreme Supreme Court,SEYCHELLES (2008) Court, LAO PDR (2005) 48. Hon'ble Mr Justice Vivekanand Allear, Chief Justice, 78. Hon'ble Madam Justice Esmeralda de Troitiño, Vice-President, Supreme Court, SEYCHELLES (2007, 2006, 2001) Supreme Court, PANAMA (2008) 49. Hon'ble Mr Justice Ade Renner Thomas, the then Chief 79. Hon'ble Mr Justice Giyoev Saifullo Nematovich, Deputy Justice, Supreme Court, SIERRA LEONE (2008, 2007, Chairman,SupremeCourt, TAJIKISTAN (2008, 2007) 2006) 80. Hon'ble Mr Justice D.M. Lewanika, Deputy Chief Justice, 50. Hon'ble Mr Justice Galal Eldin M Osman, Chief Justice, SupremeCourt, ZAMBIA (2001) SupremeCourt, SUDAN (2006, 2004) HON'BLE JUDGES 51. Hon'ble Mr Justice J P Annandale, Judge and Former Chief 81. Hon'ble Mr Justice M O Babrakzai, Member, Supreme Court Justice(Acting), High Court, SWAZILAND ( 2008, and Head, Civil Division, AFGHANISTAN (2007) 2006, 2004) 82. Hon'ble Ms Justice Evjeni Sinojmeri, Justice, Supreme 52. Hon'ble Mr Justice Izbillo Khojaev, Chairman, Supreme Court of ALBANIA (2008) Court, TAJIKISTAN(2005) 83. Hon'ble Mr Justice Xhezair Zaganzori, Judge, Constitutional 53. Hon'ble Mr Justice Fatkhullaev Salimboy, Chairman, Court of ALBANIA (2005) Supreme Court,TAJIKISTAN(2001) 84. Hon'ble Mr Justice Simao De Sousa Victor, Judge, Tribunal 54. Hon'ble Mr Justice A S.L. Ramadhani, Chief Justice, Court Supremo, ANGOLA (2006) of Appeal, TANZANIA (2007) 85. Hon'ble Mr Justice Andre Da Silva, Judge, Tribunal 55. Hon'ble Mr Justice Abderahim Bireme Hamid, President Supremo, ANGOLA (2006) de la Cour Supreme, TCHAD (2008, 2006) 86. Hon'ble Mr Justice Joao A E Augustin, Judge Municipal, 56. Hon'ble Mr Justice Tete Tekoe, President, Supreme Court, Tribunal Supremo, ANGOLA (2006) TOGO (2008, 2006) 87. Hon'ble Madam Justice Susana Medina de Rizzo, 57. Hon'ble Mr Justice Hasan Gerceker, First President, Presidente, Nº3 del Trabajo Supreior tribunal del Justicia de Supreme Court,TURKEY(2008) entre rios of ARGENTINA (2008) 58. Hon'ble Mr Justice B. J. Odoki, Chief Justice, Supreme 88. Hon'ble Madam Justice Erna Hayriyan, Chairman of the Civil Court, UGANDA (2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003) Court of Yerevan, ARMENIA (2008) 59. Hon'ble Mr Justice G G Chidyasiku, Chief Justice, Supreme 89. Hon'ble Mr. Justice Michael Kirby, Judge, High Court of Court,ZIMBABWE ( 2004, 2002 ) AUSTRALIA and "Laureate (1998) UNESCO Prize for Human Rights Education". (2003, 2001) 60. Hon'ble Mr Justice Sajjad Ali Shah, Former Chief Justice, Supreme Court, PAKISTAN (2003, 2001) 90. Hon'ble Mr Justice Marcus Einfeld, AO, QC, Judge, Federal Court of AUSTRALIA (2002, 2001) 61. Hon'ble Dr Justice Nasim Hasan Shah, Former Chief Justice, Supreme Court, PAKISTAN (2001) 91. Hon'ble Mr Justice Bahman Garibov, Judge, Constitutional Court, AZERBAIJAN (2004) 62. Hon'ble Mr Justice S. Siddiqui, Former Chief Justice, Supreme Court, PAKISTAN (2005, 2001) 92. Hon'ble Mr Justice Farhad Aliyev, Judge, Supreme Court, AZERBAIJAN (2004, 2002) 63. Hon'ble Mr Justice Prof. Khalafall El Rasheed, Former Chief Justice,SupremeCourt, SUDAN (2004) 93. Hon'ble Mr Justice Hartman Longley, Judge, Court of Appeal, BAHAMAS (2008) 64. Hon'ble Mr Justice Hafiz Elsheikh Elzaki, Former Chief Justice,SupremeCourt, SUDAN (2003) 94. Hon'ble Mr Justice Md Abdul Matin, Judge, Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, BANGLADESH (2008) 65. Hon'ble Mr Justice S.W.W. Wambuzi, Former Chief 95. Hon'ble Mr. Justice Md. Awlad Ali, Judge, High Court Justice, UGANDA(2001) Division, Supreme Court, BANGLADESH (2005) 66. Hon'ble Dr Justice Jaime A Garcia, Vice President, 96. Hon'ble Mr Justice S. M. D. Husain, Judge, High Court Supreme Court,BOLIVIA(2007) Division, Supreme Court, BANGLADESH (2004) 67. Hon'ble Mr Justice Nestor Niyangabo, Deputy Chief 97. Hon'ble Mr Justice Mirza Hussain Haider, Judge, Supreme Justice, SupremeCourt, BURUNDI (2004) Court, BANGLADESH (2003) 68. Hon'ble Mr Justice A Chaves Ramirez, Vice President, 98. Hon'ble Mr Justice S. K. Sinha, Judge, High Court, Supreme Court, COSTA RICA (2007) BANGLADESH (2002) 69. Hon'ble Dr Justice A O Sherif, Deputy Chief Justice, The 99. Hon'ble Mr Justice Samuel Lungole Awich, Judge, Supreme SupremeConstitutional Court, EGYPT (2008, 2007) Court, BELIZE (2006) 70. Hon'ble Mr Justice A A Abdullahi, Vice President, 100. Hon'ble Mr Justice Kindji Tranquillin, Judge, Administrative Federal High Court, ETHIOPIA (2007, 2006) Chamber, Supreme Court of BENIN (2008) 71. Hon'ble Mr Justice Zaza Meishvili, Deputy Chairman, 101. Hon'ble Madam Justice Ginette Hounsa-Afanwoubo Supreme Court,GEORGIA(2006) Conseiller a la Chambre Judiciaire de la Cour Supreme du 72. Hon'ble Mr Justice Mikheil Gogishvili, Deputy Chairman, BENIN (2007) SupremeCourt, GEORGIA (2005) 102. Hon'ble Madam Justice Clotilde Medaegan Nougbode, 73. Hon'ble Dr Justice Merab Turava, Vice President, Supreme President, Haute Cour de Justice, BENIN (2007, 2006) Court,GEORGIA(2004) 103. Hon'ble Mr Justice Arsene K. Capo-Chichi, Judge and 74. Hon'ble Dr Justice P Soeparman, Sh, Mh, Deputy Chief Charge de Mission in the Cabinet of Benin Court Supreme Justice, SupremeCourt, INDONESIA (2006) President, BENIN (2006, 2005, 2004)

The basic purpose of religion is to safeguard the interests and promote unity of human race, to foster the spirit of love and fellowship amongst men and to help in establishment of United Divine Civilization in place of Rapidly Increasing (1) disunited, (2) inhuman, (3) lawless, (4) unjust & (5) Satanic Civilization. – CMS, Laureate of 2002 UNESCO Prize for Peace Education 9 PEACE IS THE BY- THE WORLD WILL BE UNITED WORLD UNITY IS 'PRE-REQUISITE' for world peace. THE FRUIT OF WORLD PRODUCT OF UNITY. THROUGH THE THREAD An urgent meeting of all world leaders at New Delhi without the PEACE WILL GROW ON THE OF WORLD LAW. involvement of the United Nations or its system of Veto is the FIRST STEP. TREE OF WORLD UNITY. 297 Chief Justices & Judges from 83 countries attended the conferences on Article 51

104. Hon'ble Mr Justice Pancrace Jacques Brathier, Judge, 134. Hon'ble Ms Justice Joyce Aluoch, Head Family Divison in Haute Cour de Justice, BENIN (2006) KENYA, Handling Family & Children's Issue, KENYA (2007) 105. Hon'ble Mr Justice Aboubakar Baparape Judge, Haute 135. Hon'ble Madam Justice Svetlana Krickay Mikhailovna, Judge, Cour de Justice, BENIN (2006) Supreme Court, KYRGYZ REPUBLIC (2008) 106. Hon'ble Mr Justice Adamou Lafia-Monwoo, Judge, Haute 136. Hon'ble Mr Justice Kurmanbek Abdusaidjon Gafurov, Judge, Cour de Justice, BENIN (2006) Supreme Court, KYRGYZ REPUBLIC (2007) 107. Hon'ble Mr Justice Christophe Kougniazonde, Judge, 137. Hon'ble Ms Justice Kulmatova Dilbar Sabirovna, Judge, Haute Cour de Justice, BENIN (2007) Supreme Court, KYRGYZ REPUBLIC (2006) 108. Hon'ble Mr Justice Jacques Mayaba, Judge, Haute Cour 138. Hon'ble Madam Justice Ajibraimova M. Aijamal, Judge, De Justice, BENIN (2007) Supreme Court, KYRGYZ REPUBLIC (2005) 109. Hon'ble Mr Justice Gilbert Ahouandjinou, Judge, Haute 139. Hon'ble Mr Justice Bountieum Kommittaphab, Judge, Cour de Justice, BENIN (2007) People's Supreme Court, LAO PDR (2005) 110. Hon'ble Madam Justice Tashi Chhozom, Judge, 140. Hon'ble Mr Justice Kongchi Yangchue, Judge, People's Thimphu District Court, BHUTAN (2007) Supreme Court, LAO PDR (2004) 111. Hon'ble Mr Justice K Tshering, Senior Judge, Royal 141. Hon'ble Mr Justice Ivars Bickovics, Judge, Supreme Court, Court of Justice, BHUTAN (2006) LATVIA (2007) 112. Hon'ble Mr Justice Norbu Tshering, Judge, Royal Court 142. Hon'ble Madam Justice Feryal Daloul, Judge, Supreme of Justice, BHUTAN (2005) Court, LEBANON (2006) 113. Hon'ble Madam Justice Anelise Haase de Miranda, 143. Hon'ble Mr Justice Ghassan Abou Alwan, Judge, Supreme Judge, Labour Court of the States of the Para and Amapa, Court, LEBANON (2004) BRAZIL (2008) 144. Hon'ble Mr Justice Fawzi Dagher, Judge, Supreme Court, 114. Hon'ble Ms Justice Datin Paduka Hajjah Hayati, Judge, LEBANON (2004) High Court, BRUNEI DARUSSALAM (2005) 145. Hon'ble Prof. Justice Vytautas Piesliakas, Judge, Supreme 115. Hon'ble Mr Justice Evande Mwambo Paul R., President Court, LITHUANIA (2006) of the High Court, South West province, REPUBLIC OF 146. Hon'ble Mr Justice Algis Norkunas, Judge, Supreme Court, CAMEROON (2008) LITHUANIA (2004) 116. Hon'ble Madam Justice Rosemary Weisgerber, PCJ, 147. Hon'ble Mr Justice V. Grabinskas, Judge, Supreme Court, Provincial Court of Saskatchewan, CANADA (2008) LITHUANIA (2003) 117. Hon'ble Madam Justice Rolande Matte, Judge de la Cour 148. Hon'ble Madam Justice Janina Stripeikiene, Judge, Supreme du Quebec, CANADA (2008) Court, LITHUANIA (2002) 118. Hon'ble Madam Justice Anabelle Leon Feoli, President 149. Hon'ble Madam Justice Natasha G. Damjanovska, Judge, of the First Law Court, COSTA RICA (2008) Constitutional Court, REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA (2008) 119. Hon'ble Mr Justice A. T. Ntoka, Judge, de le Cour 150. Hon'ble Mr Justice R R Mzikamanda, Judge President, High Supreme, THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIQUE OF CONGO Court, MALAWI (2006) (2005) 151. Hon'ble Mr Justice G. M. Chimasula Phiri, Judge President, 120. Hon'ble Mr Justice D. Pathik, Judge, Supreme Court, FIJI High Court, MALAWI (2005) ISLANDS (2007, 2002) 152. Hon'ble Mr Justice S. B. Domah, Judge, Supreme Court, 121. Hon'ble Mr Justice K.M.J. Eugene, Judge, Constitution MAURITIUS (2008) Court, GABON (2003) 153. Hon'ble Mr Justice A. Caunhye, Judge, Supreme Court, 122. Hon'ble Mr Justice Levan Tornike Murusidze, Judge, MAURITIUS (2006) Supreme Court, GEORGIA (2007) 154. Hon'ble Mr Justice Paul Lam Shang Leen, Judge, Supreme 123. Hon'ble Mr Justice Julius Ansah, Judge, Supreme Court, Court, MAURITIUS (2005) GHANA (2008) 155. Hon'ble Mr Justice Keshoe Parsad Matadeen Judge, Supreme 124. Hon'ble Mr Justice W.A. Atuguba, Judge, Supreme Court, MAURITIUS (2004) Court, GHANA (2007) 156. Hon'ble Madam Justice Hima N Matadeen, Judge, Supreme 125. Hon'ble Mr Justice R T Aninakwah, Judge, Supreme Court, MAURITIUS (2004) Court, GHANA (2006) 157. Hon'ble Madam Justice Ah Foon Chui Yew Cheong, Judge, 126. Hon'ble Madam Justice Sophia Akuffo, JSC, Judge, SupremeCourt,MAURITIUS(2003) Supreme Court, GHANA (2004) 158. Hon'ble Madam Justice S Peeroo, Judge, Supreme Court, 127. Hon'ble Ms Justice Annabelle Desoiza, Registrar, Supreme MAURITIUS (2002) Court, GIBRALTAR (2006) 159. Hon'ble Madam Justice E Balancy, Judge, Supreme Court, 128. Hon'ble Ms Justice Maria Karamanof, Councilor of State MAURITIUS (2002) (PhD UPL), Chambers for Environment and Sustainability, 160. Hon'ble Mr Justice Dorjgotov Baasan, Judge, Criminal Court, GREECE (2007) Supreme Court, MONGOLIA (2008) 129. Hon'ble Mr Justice B. S. Roy, Judge, Court of Appeal, 161. Hon'ble Mr Justice Luvsandash Gansukh, Chief Judge, GUYANA (2008) Nalaikh District Court, MONGOLIA (2008) 130. Hon'ble Mr Justice Edward Tumimbol Simarmata , 162. Hon'ble Madam Justice Alimaa Delegdorj, Judge, Khovd Aimag Judge, Purwakarta District Court, INDONESIA (2006) Court, MONGOLIA (2008) 131. Hon'ble Mr Justice Ridwan Mansyor, Vice Chief Judge, 163. Hon'ble Mrs Justice Tungalag Chuluun, Judge ,Chamber for Purwakarta District Court, INDONESIA (2006) Administrative Cases, Supreme Court, MONGOLIA (2007) 132. Hon'ble Madam Justice Fernanda Cervetti, Judge, 164. Hon'ble Mr Justice Doorjotov Altangerel, Judge, Supreme Tribunal Turin, ITALY (2008) Court, MONGOLIA (2006) 133. Hon'ble Madam Justice Ingrid Mangatal, Judge, 165. Hon'ble Mr Justice O. Zandraa, Senior Justice, Administrative Supreme Court, JAMAICA (2008) Chamber, Supreme Court, MONGOLIA (2005)

Basic principles of Law & Justice must be taught compulsorily from the early childhood all over the world and every child must be made law abid his/her formative age, to establish United Divine Civilization on earth in place of rapidly increasing (1) disunited, (2) inhuman, (3) lawless 10 (5) Satanic Civilization – CMS, Laureate of 2002 UNESCO Prize for Peace Education PEACE IS THE BY- THE WORLD WILL BE UNITED WORLD UNITY IS 'PRE-REQUISITE' for world peace. THE FRUIT OF WORLD PRODUCT OF UNITY. THROUGH THE THREAD An urgent meeting of all world leaders at New Delhi without the PEACE WILL GROW ON THE OF WORLD LAW. involvement of the United Nations or its system of Veto is the FIRST STEP. TREE OF WORLD UNITY. 297 Chief Justices & Judges from 83 countries attended the conferences on Article 51

166. Hon'ble Mr Justice Tsogt Tsend, Judge, Administrative 195. Hon'ble Mr Mohamed Adris Mohamed, Judge, Supreme Court of Capital, MONGOLIA (2004) Court, SUDAN (2006) 167. Hon'ble Mr Justice Luis A Mondlane, Judge, Supreme 196. Hon'ble Mr Justice Ahmad Omar, Judge, Court of Appeal, Court, MOZAMBIQUE (2003) SUDAN (2004) 168. Hon'ble Mr Justice Joao Luis Victorino, Judge, Supreme 197. Hon'ble Madam Justice Faiza Ali, Judge, Court of Appeal, Court, MOZAMBIQUE (2002) SUDAN (2004) 169. Hon'ble Mr Justice A.M. Silungwe, Senior Judge, 198. Hon'ble Madam Justice Qinisile M. Mabuza, Judge, High Supreme Court, NAMIBIA (2006) Court, SWAZILAND (2007) 170. Hon'ble Madam Justice Gauri Dhakal, Judge, Supreme 199. Hon'ble Mr. Justice Dzhon Muminov, Judge, TAJIKISTAN Court, NEPAL (2008) (2007) 171. Hon'ble Madam Justice Sharada Shrestha, Judge, 200. Hon'ble Mr Justice Khojaev Salim, Judge, Supreme Supreme Court, NEPAL (2008, 2004) Court,TAJIKISTAN (2006) 172. Hon'ble Mr Justice Pawan Kumar Ojha, Judge, 201. Hon'ble Mr Justice Fakerov Abos, Judge, Supreme Court, Supreme Court, NEPAL (2007) TAJIKISTAN (2004) 173. Hon'ble Mr Justice Top Bahadur Magar, Judge, 202. Hon'ble Mr Justice Djalol Isroilov, Judge, Supreme Court, Supreme Court, NEPAL (2006) TAJIKISTAN (2002) 174. Hon'ble Madam Justice Sharada Prasad Pandit, Judge, 203. Hon'ble Madam Justice Sauda Mjaisri, Judge, Court of Supreme Court, NEPAL (2005) Appeal, TANZANIA (2008) 175. Hon'ble Mr Justice Krishna Kumar Verma, Judge, 204. Hon'ble Mr Justice January Henry Msoffe, Judge, The Court of Supreme Court, NEPAL (2003) Appeal, TANZANIA (2005) 176. Hon'ble Mr Justice Girish Chandra Lal, Judge, 205. Hon'ble Madam Justice Romba Nee Yaneko Ruth, Judge, Appellate Court, NEPAL (2002) Supreme Court, TCHAD (2007) 177. Hon'ble Mr Justice Laxman Aryal, Judge, Supreme 206. Hon'ble Madam Justice J Correia da Costa, Judge, Court of Court, NEPAL (2001) Appeal, TIMOR-LESTE (2005) 178. Hon'ble Madam Justice Marianne de Rooij, Regional 207. Hon'ble Dr Justice J. M. C. Antunes, Judge, Court of Director IAWJ of Europe and Middle East and Vice Appeals, TIMOR-LESTE (2004) President, Amsterdam District Court, NETHERLANDS (2008) 208. Hon'ble Mr Justice Levent Yavuz, Judge, Supreme Court, TURKEY (2008) 179. Hon'ble Madam Justice Gisela Agurto, Megister of the Second Maritime Court and substitute of the Supreme 209. Hon'ble Mr Justice Mr V Gorodovenko, Head, Court of Court, PANAMA (2008) Appeal of Zaporizh Region, UKRAINE (2005) 180. Hon'ble Madam Justice Catherine Davani, Judge, 210. Hon'ble Madam Justice Susan Chipswa Mavangira, Judge High National and Supreme Court of Justice, PAPUA NEW Court, ZIMBABWE (2008) GUINEA (2008) 211. Hon'ble Mr. Justice M A Cheda, Judge, Appeal Supreme 181. Hon'ble Mr. Justice Jose Raul Torres Kirmser, Minister Court, ZIMBABWE (2007) and Former President, Supreme Court, PARAGUAY 212. Hon'ble Madam Justice R. Makarau, Judge, Supreme Court, (2007) ZIMBABWE (2006) 182. Hon'ble Mr. Justice Conchita C. Morales, Judge, 213. Hon'ble Madam Justice E Gwaunza, Supreme Court Judge of Supreme Court, PHILIPPINES (2003) Appeal,ZIMBABWE (2005) 183. Hon'ble Madam Justice M A Austria, Associate 214. Hon'ble Mr Justice E. E. Chulu, Judge, Supreme Court, Justice, Supreme Court, PHILIPPINES (2003) ZAMBIA (2002) 184. Hon'ble Madam Justice Consuelo Y Santiago, Judge, OTHERS JUDICIARY MEMBERS Supreme Court, PHILIPPINES (2001) 215.Hon'ble Mr Arif Zeynalov, Secretary General, Constitutional 185. Hon'ble Mr Justice Durai Karunakaran, Judge, Court, Azerbaijan represented Hon'ble Mr Justice Sahib Oglu Supreme Court, SEYCHELLES (2005) Abdullaev, Chairman, Constitutional Court, AZERBAIZAN 186. Hon'ble Mr Justice B Renaud, Judge, Supreme Court, (2008) SEYCHELLES (2004) 216. Hon'ble Mr Miguel Carlos Sanchez, Director, Supreme Court 187. Hon'ble Mr Justice N. Juddoo, Senior Judge, Supreme of Chile represented Hon'ble Mr Justice Urbano Marin Vallego, Court, SEYCHELLES (2002, 2001) President, Supreme Court, CHILE (2008) 188. Hon'ble Mr. Justice M Z Yacoob, Judge, Constitutional 217. Hon'ble Professor Mohamed Y Olwan, Member Permanent Court, SOUTH AFRICA (2007) Court of Arbitration, JORDAN (2008) 189. Hon'ble Mr Justice K Mthiyane, Judge, Supreme Court of 218. Hon'ble Madam Justice Paula Escarameia, Professor of Appeals,SOUTHAFRICA(2006) International Law, Member of the International Law Commission, Member of the Permanent Court of Arbitration, 190. Hon'ble Mr Justice A R N Fernando, Judge, Supreme PORTUGAL (2008) Court, SRI LANKA (2005) HEADS OF STATE 191. Hon'ble Mr Justice N. E. Dissanayake, Judge, Supreme Court, SRI LANKA (2007, 2004) 219. H. E. Dr. Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda(2002) 192. Hon'ble Mr Justice C. V. Wigneswaran, Judge, Supreme Court, SRI LANKA (2002) 220. H. E. Cassam Uteem, President of the Rep. of Mauritius (2006, 2007) 193. Hon'ble Mr Justice Punyadasa Edussuriya, Judge, Supreme Court, SRI LANKA (2001) 221. H.E. Sir James R. Mancham, KBE, Founding President of Seychelles (2003, 2007) 194. Hon'ble Madam Justice Gamila Hamid Ali, Appeal Court Judge, SUDAN (2006) 222. H. E. Sir Daniel Williams, Governor General of Grenada (2002)

Aim of Education: Education is a continuous and creative process. Its aim is to develop the capacities latent in human nature & to co expression for the enrichment & progress of society, by equipping children with (i) Material, (ii) Human & (iii) Divine knowledge – CMS, Laureate of 2002 UNESCO Prize for Peace Education 11 PEACE IS THE BY- THE WORLD WILL BE UNITED WORLD UNITY IS 'PRE-REQUISITE' for world peace. THE FRUIT OF WORLD PRODUCT OF UNITY. THROUGH THE THREAD An urgent meeting of all world leaders at New Delhi without the PEACE WILL GROW ON THE OF WORLD LAW. involvement of the United Nations or its system of Veto is the FIRST STEP. TREE OF WORLD UNITY. 297 Chief Justices & Judges from 83 countries attended the conferences on Article 51

SUPPORT OF INDIAN JUDICIARY FOR ARTICLE 51 223. Hon'ble Mr Justice P. N. Bhagwati, Former Chief Justice of 259. Hon'ble Mr. JusticeAlok Kumar Singh, Judge,Allahabad High Court, India, Chairman,United Nations Human Rights Committee India (2008) (Geneva) & Patron-in-Chief of theInternational Conferences of 260. Hon'ble Mr. Justice S. C. Sharma, Judge, Allahabad High Court, Chief Justices of the World (2007, 2005) India (2008) 224. Hon'ble Mr Justice V. N. Khare, Former Chief Justice, Supreme 261. Hon'ble Mr. Justice B. K. Singh, Formar Judge, Allahabad High Court of India (2006) Court, India (2008) 225. Hon'ble Mr Justice R.S. Pathak, Former Chief Justice of India; 262. Hon'ble Mr. Justice O. P. Mehrotra, Former Judge, Allahabad High Former Judge, International Court of Justice; Member Court, India (2008) Permanent Court of Arbitration (The Hague) 263. Hon'ble Mr. Justice Kamal Kishore, Former Judge, Allahabad High & Hony. Member of the Bench, Gray's Inn, London (2001) Court, India (2008) 226. Hon'ble Mr Justice Ranganath Misra, Former Chief Justice 264. Hon'ble Mr. Justice Ghanshyam Das, Former Judge, Allahabad Supreme Court of India & Former Chairman of National Human High Court, India (2008) Rights Commission of India & Former Member Permanent 265. Hon'ble Mr. Justice R. P. Yadav, Former Judge, Allahabad High Court ofArbitration, The Hague, Netherlands (2001) Court, India (2008) 227. Hon'ble Mr Justice A. M. Ahmadi, Former Chief Justice, 266. Hon'ble Mr. Justice J. S. Trivedi, Former Judge, Allahabad High Supreme Court of India (2008, 2003) Court, India (2008) 228. Hon'ble Mr Justice J. S. Verma, Former Chief Justice of 267. Hon'ble Mr. Justice G. K. Gupta, Former Judge, Allahabad High Supreme Court of India (2007) Court, India (2008) 229. Hon'ble Mr Justice R. C. Lahoti, Former Chief Justice of 268. Hon'ble Mr. Justice V. K. Sarkar, Former Judge, Allahabad High Supreme Court of India (2007) Court, India (2008) 230. Hon'ble Mr Justice Shivaraj V. Patil, Judge, Sup. Court of India 269. Hon'ble Mr. Justice R. K. Agarwal, Former Judge, Allahabad High (2002) Court, India (2008) 231. Hon'ble Mr Justice K. T. Thomas, Judge, Sup. Court of India 270. Hon'ble Mr. Justice M. L. Singhal, Former Judge, Allahabad High (2001) Court, India (2008) 232. Hon'ble Mr Justice U. C. Banerjee, Judge, Sup. Court of India 271. Hon'ble Mr. Justice N. B. Asthana, Former Judge, Allahabad High (2001) Court, India (2008) 233. Hon'ble Mr Justice P. P. Naolekar, Judge, Supreme Court of 272. Hon'ble Mr. Justice Shailendra Saxena, Former Judge, Allahabad India (2006, 2003, 2002) High Court, India (2008) 234. Hon'ble Mr. Justice B.N. Srikrishna, Judge, Supreme Court of 273. Hon'ble Mr. Justice K. L. Sharma, Former Judge, Allahabad High India (2002) Court, India (2008) 235. Hon'ble Mr. Justice A.R. Lakshmanan, Judge, Sup.Court of 274. Hon'ble Mr. Justice S. K. Verma, Former Judge, Allahabad High India (2003) Court, India (2008) 236. Hon'ble Mr. Justice A.K. Mathur, Judge, Sup.Court of India 275. Hon'ble Mr. Justice K. S. Rakhra, Judge, Allahabad High Court, (2004) India (2007) 237. Hon'ble Mr Justice P B Sawant, Former Judge, Sup. Court of 276. Hon'ble Mr Justice Kamleshwar Nath, Former Judge, Allahabad India (2008) High Court,India (2007, 2006, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001) 238. Hon'ble Mr Justice S N Phukan, Former Judge, Sup. Court of 277. Hon'ble Mr Justice H. N. Tilahari, Judge, High Court of Karnataka, India (2008) India (2001) 239. Hon'ble Madam Justice Fathima Beevi, Former Judge, 278. Hon’ble Mr Justice Khem Karan, Judge, Allahabad High Court, India Supreme Court of India (2008) (2004, 2001) 240. Hon'ble Mr Justice P V Reddy, Former Judge, Sup. Court of 279. Hon’ble Mr Justice Bhanwar Singh, Judge, Allahabad High Court, India (2008) India (2006, 2004) 241. Hon'ble Mr Justice A P Misra, Former Judge, Supreme Court of 280. Hon'ble Mr Justice U. C. Srivastava, Former Judge, Allahabad High India (2008, 2007, 2006) Court, India (2001) 242. Hon´ble Mr Justice S B Majmudar, Former Judge, Sup.Court of 281. Hon'ble Mr. Justice S. H. A. Raza, Former Judge, Allahabad High India (2001) Court, India (2001) 243. Hon'ble Mr Justice Syed Saghir Ahmad, Former Judge, 282. Hon'ble Mr. Justice M. R. Kalla, Judge, Gujarat High Court, India Supreme Court of India (2006, 2001) (2001) 244. Hon'ble Mr Justice V R Krishna Iyer, Former Judge, Supreme 283. Hon'ble Mr. Justice I. Venkatnarayana, Judge,Andhra Pradesh High Court of India (2001) Court, India (2001) 245. Hon'ble Mr Justice A P Shah, Chief Justice of Madras High 284. Hon’ble Mr Justice B. L. Loomba, former Judge, Allahabad High Court, India (2006) Court, India (2001) 246. Hon'ble Mr Justice M. Karpaga Vinayagam, Chief Justice, 285. Hon’ble Mr Justice K. C. Bhargava, former Judge, Allahabad High Jharkhand High Court, India (2008, 2006) Court, India (2001) 247. Hon'ble Mr Justice B. A. Khan, Chief Justice, Jammu and Kashmir High Court, India (2006) 286. Hon’ble Mr Justice S. N. Sahai, former Judge,Allahabad High Court, 248. Hon'ble Mr JusticeAshokA. Desai, Chief Justice of Uttaranchal India (2001) High Court, India (2004, 2003, 2002, 2001) 287. Hon’ble Mr Justice Dev Kant Trivedi, former Judge, Allahabad High 249. Hon'ble Mr. Justice T.S. Mishra, Former Chief Justice, Gauhati Court, India (2001) High Court, India (2003, 2002, 2001) 288. Hon’ble Mr Justice O. P. Pradhan, former Judge, Allahabad High 250. Hon'ble Mr Justice Noor-e-Alam Chowdhary, Chairman Court, India (2001) A.A.I.F.R. and Former Acting Chief Justice, Calcutta High 289. Hon’ble Mr Justice Giridhar Malviya, Judge, Allahabad High Court, Court, India (2008) India (2001) 251. Hon'ble Mr Justice Vishnu Sahai, Former Acting Chief Justice, 290. Hon’ble Mr Justice K.N. Goyal, former Judge, Allahabad High Court Allahabad High Court, India (2007, 2006, 2005) & Chairman,UP Law Commission, India (2001) 252. Hon'ble Mr Justice A.S. Qureshi, Former Judge, Gujarat High 291. Hon’ble Mr Justice R. C. Deo Sharma, Former Judge, Allahabad Court, India (2008, 2007,2006, 2004, 2002) High Court, India (2001) 253. Hon'ble Mr Justice I.M. Quddusi, Judge, Allahabad High Court, 292. Hon’ble Mr Justice D. K. Trivedi, Former Judge, Allahabad High Lucknow Bench, India (2002, 2001) Court, India (2008) 254. Hon'ble Mr Justice Devi Prasad Singh, Judge, Allahabad High 293. Hon’ble Mr Justice S. N. Srivastava, Former Judge, Allahabad High Court, Lucknow (2008, 2007, Bench, India 2006, 2005, 2003) Court, India (2008) 255. Hon'ble Mr. Justice Ashok Kumar Srivastava, Former Judge, 294. Hon’ble Mr Justice Rakesh Sharma, Acting Judge, Allahabad High Allahabad High Court, India (2008) Court, India (2008) 256. Hon'ble Mr. Justice R. K. Rastogi, JudgeAllahabad High Court, 295. Hon’ble Mr Justice N. K. Mehrotra, Former Judge, Allahabad High India (2008) Court, India (2008) 257. Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sabibul Hasnain, Judge, Allahabad High 296. Hon’ble Mr Justice D. R. Choudhary, Former Judge, Allahabad High Court, India (2008) Court, India (2008) 258. Hon'ble Mr. Justice A. N. Verma, Judge, Allahabad High Court, 297. Hon’ble Mr Justice O. P. Srivastava, Former Judge, Allahabad High India (2008) Court, India (2008) ducation releases capacities, develops analytical abilities, confidence in oneself, will power and goal setting compete and instills the vision that will enable him to become a self motivated agent of social transformation 12 – CMS, Laureate of 2002 UNESCO Prize for Peace Education WORLD WIDE SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES OF CHIEF JUSTICES OF THE WORLD On Article 51 of the Constitution of India - organised by City Montessori School, Lucknow, India FOR A SAFE AND SECURE FUTURE OF 2 BILLION CHILDREN OF THE WORLD & THE GENERATIONS YET-TO-BE-BORN Extract from speech of H.E. Smt Pratibha Devisingh Patil, President of India, delivered on 6th Dec. 2007 Shri Jagdish Gandhi while welcoming the delegates of 8th International Conference of Chief Justices of the World Founder-Manager CMS & at Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi Convener of the Conference World Unity and Peace The milk of human kindness flows in the heart of India, iz/kku ea=h Education Deptt. Prime Minister therefore, wherever there is any question of humanity, peace, City Montessori School brotherhood, India is always on the forefront. I hope every 12, Station Road country tries to bring in these principles in the education Lucknow - 226001 system of their country, because a child is the father of the man. If a child is taught right in the beginning when he is MESSAGE very small and young, what is the importance of peace, what are the ill effects of violence and what role a child can play in I am happy to note that City Montessori future to bring about peace, I think the whole thought will School (CMS), Lucknow, after successfully H.E. Smt Pratibha Devisingh Patil, President of India welcoming thedelegates of 8th International change and every country, the new generation, will think in a organizing seven International Conferences, is Conference of Chief Justices of theWorld(Organised very constructive manner and they will come together to now organizing the 8th International by City Montessori School, Lucknow) at Rashtrapati give our children a safe environment and safe future Conference of Chief Justices of the World on Bhawan,New Delhi on 6th December 2007 alongwith what efforts you are making. Article 51 of the Indian Constitution. Extracts from the Speech of H.E. Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil, President of India delivered on 11th December 2008 at Article 51 of the Constitution of India is Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi, welcoming Chief Justices and Judges who came to participate in the 9th International designed to promote international peace and Conference of Chief Justices of the World on Article 51 of the Constitution of India, organized by CMS at Lucknow. 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 India has always believed that a peaceful world stability and growth and hence, an issue I securing the future of our children. I wish the can be possible if it is based on the principles of believe which the Chief Justices of the World conference all success. equality, justice and fair-play. It has sought should look at as a priority area so that the more democratic and representative perpetrators, as also those who extend support multilateral institutions whether it is the UN to them, are brought to justice. New Delhi October 26, 2007 Security Council or the World Bank and the IMF The International Court of Justice in the Hague, (Manmohan Singh) for dealing effectively with global challenges of which was established in 1945 as the principal peace, development and, in fact, for judicial organ of the United Nations, enjoys Message of coordinated action for dealing with the current universal support and respect. India is proud to Hon’ble Mrs Sonia Gandhi financial crises. Global issues require global have contributed to the working of ICJ and Leader of Opposition (Lok Sabha), India consensus and concerted action by all three of our Judges have been its members. SONIA GANDHI countries of the world. One of the major However, the recent period has witnessed the LEADER OF OPPOSITION 44, PARLIAMENT HOUSE (LOK SABHA) NEW DELHI - 110 001 challenges that confront the world is creation of a number of specialized regional and PHONE : 301607, 3034285 international terrorism and the danger it poses international courts and bodies. Along with it FAX : 3017470 to human lives, with innocent people falling have arisen some concerns about the MESSAGE prey to terrorist attacks in many parts of the fragmentation of international law. Similar legal I am happy that the City Montessori School world. It is incumbent on the international issues or disputes could be subjected to Lucknow is organizing the 3rd International community to ensure that there is an effective interpretations by two different bodies, with Conference of Chief Justices of the world on Article legal framework for the prevention and potentially differing views. The challenge is to 51 of the Constitution of India in December this year elimination of terrorism. India has faced find a balance between, on the one hand, the Emerging challenges in the realm of preservation of terrorism for over two decades. The recent need for diversity and specialized regimes and, human rights, secularism and our democratic terrorist attacks in India have escalated it to on the other hand, the importance of institutions have highlighted the need to bring about new levels and have profiled the cross-border maintaining an overall framework of adaptive changes in the legal field. There is greater linkages of the support that the terrorists international law that offers a sufficient degree need today to reinforce our struggle against poverty, receive. Terrorism has ramifications for world inequality and obscurantism against terrorism, of coherence. trafficking in drugs and humans, and against violence and discrimination the new millennium has One day, I am sure that all mankind will come together.... 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 brought with it new questions relating to world where common humanity will be able to lead a happy contented life and enjoy his full human environment, technology and economic freedom. It is rights. I feel very glad that Mr Jagdish Gandhi has taken up the challenge and has striven all these significant that this Conference has a special focus years to bring world peace, world order and world harmony through an international order which today on children for all systems of justice have an impact seems to be an distant dream, but Mr Gandhi is a visionary, he is a dreamer and I am sure that with the on the well- being of the future generation. I send my support of all the right thinking men of the world, his dream will come true. good wishes for the success of the Conference. — Hon’ble Mr Justice P. N. Bhagwati, Former Chief Justice of India & Chairman, United Nations Human Rights Committee (Geneva) Message dated 28th September 2005 New Delhi , November 13, 2002 10, JANPATH, NEW DELHI - 110 011 The fundamental ethic expressed in Article 51 Time has come when we have become TEL.: 3012686, 3014481 FAX : 3018651 describes a world order based on the principles of global without doing anything international peace and security. From the ourselves. and time has come when we MESSAGE OF SHRI ATAL BIHARI VAJPAYEE earliest times, the concept of a world order cannot resist globalisation. I am sure I am pleased to know governed by law and assuring the welfare and that every sane person, a decent person, happiness of its citizens has, in one form or the that the City Montessori other, engaged world leaders and statesmen, would really join a move for a world iz/kkuea=h parliament. School, Lucknow is organizing Prime Minister jurists and philosophers. the 3rd International India plays a vital role in promoting and —Hon'ble Mr Justice Ranganath Misra strengthening a global order, guided and governed by Former Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Conference of Chief Justices of the World international law. India & Former Chairman, National Human Rights on Article 51c of the Constitution of India. I The promotion of international peace and security as a Commission of India & wholeheartedly applaud this initiative. consititutional directive to the states is a declaration made by Former Member, Permanent Court of Arbitration If any section of society has greater claim on a the people of India not only to Indian society but indeed to the (The Hague) Netherlands peoples of the world safe and conflict-free future of mankind, it is our children. Hence, Article 51c of our Constitution, —Hon'ble Mr Justice R. S. Pathak We believe in Vasudhaiv Kutumbakam Former Chief Justice of India, former Judge, Judges of which enjoins upon the State to endeavour to International Court of Justice, Member, Permanent Court of (the whole universe is a family). Our promote peace and security, maintain just and Arbitration (The Hague) & Hony. Member of the Bench Gray's Constitution gives the same message. honourable relationship between nations, and Inn. London The preamble to the Constitution foster respect for international law, is especially declares that India has been constituted relevant for safeguarding the interests of our An environment has to be developed for into a republic for the purpose of multi-culturalism to survive and it becomes children. achieving the goals of justice, liberty, necessary for each individual country and its I send my best wishes to your conference, government to adhere to its obligations under equality and fraternity to all. Article 51 which seeks to create greater awareness about international law. reads (the relevant clause which is the these important issues. —Hon'ble Mr Justice A. M. Ahmadi theme of this World Judiciary Meet). Former Chief Justice, Supreme Court of India, —Hon'ble Mr Justice R. C. Lahoti New Delhi Speech dated 13th December 2003 Former Chief Justice, Supreme Court of India November 26, 2002 Purpose of today's education must be the redemption of mankind from (i) its Godlessness, (ii) its Ignorance, (iii) its Confusion & (iv) its Conflict. – CMS, Laureate of 2002 UNESCO Prize for Peace Education 13 WORLD WIDE SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES OF CHIEF JUSTICES OF THE WORLD On Article 51 of the Constitution of India - organised by City Montessori School, Lucknow, India FOR A SAFE AND SECURE FUTURE OF 2 BILLION CHILDREN OF THE WORLD & THE GENERATIONS-YET-TO-BE-BORN

Concept of a world order governed by law and assuring the welfare and We have arrived here from remote places, driven by a unique desire and happiness of its citizens has, in one form or the other, engaged world common idea- to embrace the call of the wonderful children of the City leaders and statesmen, jurists and philosophers. Montessori School and its sponsors Mr and Mr. Gandhi and, in the spirit India plays a vital role in promoting and strengthening a global order, of Article 51 of the Constitution of India, exert influence for creation of guided and governed by international law. enforceable International law. —Hon'ble Mr Justice R.S. Pathak —Hon'ble Prof. Justice Simeon Gelevski Former Chief Justice of India; Former Judge, Chief Justice, Supreme Court of the Republic of Macedonia International Court of Justice; Member, Permanent Court of Arbitration (The Speech dated 9th October 2003 Hague) & Hony. Member of the Bench, Gray's Inn, London Member Permanent Court of Arbitration (The Hague) & Speech dated 23rd December 2001 Hony. Member of the Bench, Gray's Inn, London Speech dated 23rd December 2001 This article articulates the essential link between the national politics and international obligations of the State. It directs the State to take all It is fitting in this regard that the philosophy of City Montessori School, efforts to promote international peace and security, to encourage settlement to disputes by arbitration, and importantly, to foster respect under the able and enlightened leadership of Shri Jagdish Gandhi, for international law and treaty obligations embraces a global outlook so that its students are perfectly aware that —Hon'ble Mr Justice V. N. Khare they are admittedly the citizens of a global world but one that needs to Former Chief Justice, Supreme Court of India be changed for the better and safer, to safeguard their future while meeting the challenges facing mankind and ensuring that the principles Speech dated 9th December 2006 enshrined in Article 51(c) of the Indian Constitution are implemented Future generations comprise of the children, present and those yet to worldwide. be born…The concern for the children everywhere should be universal —Hon'ble Mr Justice A. G. Pillay in the international community. It must not be left to the national Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Mauritius governments alone. Speech dated 23rd December 2001 —Hon'ble Mr Justice J. S. Verma Former Chief Justice, Supreme Court of India My fervent hope and wish is that all countries in the world incorporate Speech dated 8th December 2007 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 We should never forget the fact that the children are our future and a Parliament which can enact international laws that can be applied not hope, as all the superb virtues the humanity will survive only through only to all countries but also to the individuals of those countries and them. Hence, their protection is necessary and for their protection, also possess powers to banish stockpiling of nuclear, biological and the protection of our common resources is essential because our chemical weapons of mass destruction. It is only the taking of such common future depend upon it. The protection and preservation of the childhood has a direct nexus with the protection of human rights measures, which will make this world a more habitable and peaceful place, a planet and protection of environment. where the future of our children will be safe, peaceful and more secure. —Hon'ble Mr Justice P. P. Naolekar —Hon'ble Dr Justice Nasim Hasan Shah Former Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Pakistan Judge, Supreme Court of India Speech dated 23rd December 2001 Speech dated 9th December 2006Foreign The objects underlying article 51 of the Indian Constitution are not only I would also like to pay tribute to the people and Government of India laudable but if followed in letter and spirit will contribute positively to for enshrining Article 51 in their Constitution, an article that seeks to the world peace. In the prevailing scenario the theme of this conference, promote international peace and security. “Need for enforceable international law enacted by a legally constituted —H. E. Dr. Paul Kagame World Parliament as intended in Article 51 of the Indian Constitution” President of the Republic of Rwanda perhaps offers the best alternative to save the world from future destruction and disasters at the hands of countries, which have Speech dated 7th December 2002 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 I agree that the mission of the judiciary is to ensure and provide justice to Nations it is not an undaunted task. one and all. I would like to add - the enforceability of law. To cope —Hon'ble Mr Justice Saiduzzaman Siddiqui effectively with the legal problems in the whole world we need an Former Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Pakistan effective law enforcement structure and mechanisms. Speech dated 23rd December 2001 “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”. Article 51 of the Indian Constitution paves the way by shedding light on —Hon'ble Mr Justice Virjilijus Valancius the substantial endeavour of the state especially fostering respect for President, Supreme Administrative Court of the Republic of Lithuania international law. Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World —Hon'ble Mr Justice Khalafall El-Rasheed Mohamed Ahmed Speech dated 14th December 2008 Former Chief Justice, Supreme Court of the Republic of Sudan Speech dated 12th December 2004 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 We would have greatly benefited from the existence of such a provision international conventions and their principles and values, promoting and more importantly from the existence of a legally constituted world- justice and human rights. parliament which would have been capable of enacting international On behalf of the Constitutional court of the Republic of Macedonia I laws which are binding and enforceable on all the countries and peoples would like to offer our wholehearted and full support for offering a legal of the world. application of the principles this Conference is promoting. I for my part believe, and firmly so, that in order to foster respect for —Hon'ble Mr Justice Trendafil Ivanovski international law and rule of law, it is necessary to have in existence a President, Constitutional Court of the Republic of Macedonia world parliament. Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World —Hon'ble Mr Justice D. M. Lewanika Speech dated 14th December 2008 Deputy Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Zambia Speech dated 23rd December 2001 The World Parliament envisioned by the organizers of this conference will positively contribute to this objective of adherence to the rule of If we read Article 51 of the Constitution of India in full we also find international law. Being a world representative body, the World there that the state shall endeavour to promote international peace Parliament will ensure abidance and will do away with impunity. and security, maintain just and honourable relations between nations and encourage settlement of international disputes by —Hon'ble Mr Justice Galal Eldin Mohammed Osman arbitration. To promote these noble thoughts as well enforceability of Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Sudan International law has become the need of the hour. Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World —Hon'ble Mr Justice Girish Chandra Lal Speech dated 11th December 2004 Judge, Appellate Court at Pokhara of Nepal Speech dated 8th December 2002 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. I strongly believe that we need new world structure in the form of World Parliament-like body that may control the fulfillment of —Hon'ble Mr Justice Adrien Nyankiye international instructions that should be obligatory for all countries President, Supreme Court of Burundi and people of the world. Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World —Hon'ble Mr Justice Djalol Isroilov Speech dated 13th December 2003 Judge, Supreme Court of Tajikistan The call for the establishment of a World Government and World Speech dated 8th December 2002 Parliament deserves the support of all peace loving and right-thinking I believe that the state in particular and all of us in general, ought to citizens of the world. The Voice of the united world judiciary is indeed do more than is expected under Article 51 of the Constitution of India forceful and revered by other sections of the society, wheresoever if we are to engender a condition in which the masses are to resort to situated and howsoever powerful. law rather than war to resolve problems facing the world today. —Hon'ble Mr Justice Godfrey G. Chidyausiku —Hon'ble Dr Penuell Maduna Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Zimbabwe Minister for Justice and Constitutional Development Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World Republic of South Africa Speech dated 7th December 2002 Speech dated 8th December 2002 School is a building with four walls with tomorrow inside and destiny of a man and mankind is shaped in classroom. – CMS, Laureate of 2002 UNESCO Prize for Peace Education 14 WORLD WIDE SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES OF CHIEF JUSTICES OF THE WORLD On Article 51 of the Constitution of India - organised by City Montessori School, Lucknow, India FOR A SAFE AND SECURE FUTURE OF 2 BILLION CHILDREN OF THE WORLD & THE GENERATIONS-YET-TO-BE-BORN In my opinion the message is already enclosed in Article 51 of India and The objective of international peace and security, as stipulated in Article that is the respect for International Law. Enforceable international law 51 of the Constitution of India, will have far reaching effects only if we is necessary if we want to deal effectively with international terrorism learn to foster respect for international law. and many other problems which we are facing here on this planet. —Hon'ble Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam —H. E. Hans-Adam II Prime Minister of Mauritius Prince of Liechtenstein Message dated 27th November 2008 Message dated 8th October 2001 It must be the common responsibility of states to protect and promote the Article 51 of the Indian Constitution and its elements constitute the human rights of the world's two billion children. Norway fully shares your basis for world peace. commitment to safeguard the future of the world's children and your —H. E. Janet Jagan initiatives are highly valued. It is an honour. Former President of the Republic of Guyana Message dated 13th March 2001 In order to secure the human rights of children, the state of the world must be obligated through international law. I believe your conference Achieving enforceable international law is truly one of the greatest will make an important contribution to the existing international frame work, and I global challenges of our time. The noble goal which are crystallized in hope it will give further impetus to your significant work to safeguard the future of the Article 51(c) of the Constitution of India and these gathering of the world children global leaders at the world's largest city school in Lucknow represent by — H. E. Kjell Magne Bondevik, Prime Minister of Norway 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 Message dated 2nd October 2003 no alternative, and it is the only way to achieve the global peace, democracy, preservation of our fragile environment. I would like to endorse your goal for the creation of a World —Hon'ble Madam Justice Leposava Karamarkovic Parliament to elevate international law to a higher plane. President, Supreme Court of Serbia —H. E. Patrick Manning Message dated 30th October 2004 Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago Message dated18th November 2003 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 The Article 51 of the Indian Constitution moves far ahead of many various nations to international law. Article 51 of the Constitution of Constitutions of the world in its flexibility by making a provision for the India embodies this idea. possible acceptance of International laws in its realm. Allow me to say —Hon'ble Madam Justice Beverley McLachlin that we will be very unkind if we do not pay heed to the glorious voice of Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Canada the Children of City Montessori School who represent other billions of Message dated 11th April 2001 children of the world privileged as well as unprivileged. We will have to invent a world legal system that can guarantee peace and security to a International law faces the obstacle that it has no effective mechanism of child whether born in a city with skyscraper almost touching the sky or enforcement. The lack of enforceability of international law is particularly in a forest, where there is no mark of modernity. detrimental in the area of international humanitarian law which —Hon'ble Mr Justice Sonam Togbye determines the conduct and responsibilities of belligerent nations. The Chief Justice, Royal Court of Justice of Bhutan International Criminal Court, a newly established treaty based institution, is the first ever permanent international court with jurisdiction Message dated 7th September 2005 to prosecute individuals responsible for the crimes of genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity. Article 51 of the Constitution of India is a forward-looking provision of —Hon'ble Madam Justice Anita Usaka immense significance both nationally and internationally. Judge, International Criminal Court, The Hague, Netherlands —Hon'ble Mr Justice D.V. Fatiaki Patron of the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World Chief Justice of Fiji Islands Speech dated 8th November 2005 Message dated 1st October 2002 I wholeheartedly endorse and support their call for enforceable Article 51 c of the Constitution of India recognizes the importance of international law through strengthening of the United Nations system, fostering respect for international law; indeed respect for the rule of law and for empowering the International Court of Justice for ensuring a is the cornerstone to the preservation of a civilized society and the safe ecology and a safe future for them, and also to protect their various assurance of a future for the children of the world. rights as children, such as the right to proper food, nutrition, shelter, clothing, safe drinking water, health services, education and above all, —Hon'ble Mr Justice Ronald T.Y. Moon an atmosphere of love, unity, goodwill and peace to enable them to Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Hawai'i, USA grow into fine adulthood and contribute their mite in making the Message dated 12th December 2003 planet Earth a perfectly peaceful and prosperous global village. —Hon'ble Madam Justice Lucie Anne LaVigne There is a global need for enforceable international law as visualized in Judge, Court of Queen's Bench of New Burnswick, Canada clause of Article 51 of Indian Constitution for settlement on international Message in draft speech dated 24th August 2008 disputes by arbitration. —Hon'ble Mr Justice E K Wiredu Fostering a respect for international law is certainly an essential prelude Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Ghana to the establishment of any legally constituted World Agency for the Message dated 23rd December 2001 implementation of international Standards. —Hon'ble Madam Justice Dorothy W. Nelson It is his hope that your deliberations, which draw much-needed Judge, United State Court of Appeal, California attention to the safety of the world's children, will contribute to the Message dated 21st April 2001 promotion of an enforceable international law which aims to create an atmosphere for the proper development of the world's youth. Today, international law is becoming one of the main means of achieving Secretary to peace between countries and the legal basis for maintaining peace and —His Holiness The Pope , Vatican City international security in the world. That's why sometimes it is called Message dated 4th December 2003 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 Article 51 of the Constitution of India articulates the principles which are teachers of the famous City Montessori School Organization of such an essential to a future of international peace and security. important conference will certainly bear fruits which will be relished by —Hon'ble Mr Justice Richard Goldstone the future generations. Judge, Constitutional Court of South Africa —Hon'ble Madam Justice Kulmatova Dilbar Sabirovna Message dated 30th April 2001 Judge, Supreme Court of Kyrgyzstan Speech dated 11th December 2006 If various rights such as these are to be upheld they need to be It would be wonderful, indeed, if there could be a new world order that supported by international law. And if international law is to be effective allows a world parliament ensure world peace, implement global steps it must be respected and enforceable. Therefore, it is clear to me that to conserve the environment and outlaw and eliminate all weapons of article 51 (c) of the constitution of India is a farsighted provision that mass destruction, thus safeguarding the future of world's children, born deserve widespread support. and yet-to-be-born. —His Holiness The Dalai Lama — Hon'ble Madam Justice Tungalag Chuluun Nobel Laureate Judge of the Chamber for Administrative Cases of the Message dated 13th November 2002 Supreme Court of Mongolia, Speech dated 9th December 2007 Article 51 of the Constitution of India calls for the creation of a world The success of an ambitious program rests not only on an International parliament one that will have the power to frame, and enforce international Court of Justice but also on the participation and the involvement of law. This “Word Parliament” would bring real hope to the world's efforts to everyone: Governments, private sectors and especially all citizens of the save our children from nuclear or environmental catastrophe. world. —Hon'ble Mr Gerald M. Zackios —Hon'ble Madam Justice Rolande Matte Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Marshall Islands Judge de la Cour du Quebec, Canada Message dated 2nd December 2003 Speech dated 13th December 2008 There is a strong parallel between the goals set up in Art. 51 of the Indian The aim of Article 51 of the Constitution of India and the aim of the Constitution (promote peace, just relations between nations, foster Conference as such being promotion of International Peace and Security, respect for International Law and settlement through arbitration), that directly coincides with the vision and concern of my country, Eritrea, the CMS is promoting and attempting to implement through the and that of all well intentioned and peace loving peoples of our planet. meetings of Chief Justices of the World. Peace and Security are prerequisites for the survival of mankind and our —Hon'ble Madam Justice Paula Escarameia own world. Member of Permanent Court of Arbitration (Portugal —Hon'ble Mr Ali Said Abdella, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Eritrea Speech dated 14th December 2008) Message dated 11th October 2001 Every child is born with a pure, kindly and a radiant heart. You will hardly find a pure hearted soul like that of a child in any place of worship or pilgrimage in the world. Let us ensure that both our Home & School become the places of worship & pilgrimage. If we do not make our Home & School places of worship & pilgrimage, they will become Hell & places of breeding rapidly increasing disunited, inhuman lawless, unjust & SATANIC CIVILIZATION in place of United DIVINE CIVILIZATION. – CMS Laureate of 2002 UNESCO Prize for Peace Education 15 Aspirations of UN General Assembly put down by a Veto Power TO ESTABLISH A NEW INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC ORDER OF THE WORLD ON THE PATTERN OF EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND EURO CURRENCY WHY MR JAGDISH GANDHI IS ORGANIZING Message of UN Secretary-General Dr Kofi Annan to Mr Jagdish Gandhi CONFERENCES OF CHIEF JUSTICES OF THE WORLD on 11th October 1999 in reply to Mr Gandhi's letter dated 1st September 1999 Dr Kofi Annan, the then UN Secretary General mentioned in his report dated 10th 10/11/99 MON 18:20 FAX 212 963 5965 EOSG Page 001 UNITED NATIONS NATIONS UNIES May 1999 that Agenda Item 30 Clause 8 of the UN General Assembly's 53rd Session EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY GENERAL reflected a Consensus in the 53rd UN General Assembly to establish a new political CABINET DU SECRETARIE GENERAL OUTGOING FACSIMILE and economic order of the world (given at serial number 1 from UN website link DATE : 11 October 1999 http://www.un.org/millennium/documents /a_53_948.htm). This was to form part TO: Mr. Jagdish Gandhi, Manager Richard Amdur of the agenda of the Millennium Summit. As a prelude to the Millennium Summit City Montessori School, Lucknow Second Officer (6th to 8th September 2000), the United Nations also organized a Millennium Forum FAX NO : 91 522 212888 (212) 963-5965 of NGOs and Civil Society Organizations of the world in which 1350 delegates from TEL NO : (212) 963-6784 all over the world from 1000 NGOs and Civil Society Organizations participated, the SUBJECT : Message to the International Peace Festival declaration of which is given below at serial number 2 (UN website link TOTAL NUMBER OF TRANSMITTED PAGES INCLUDING THIS PAGE 2 http://www.un.org./millennium/declaration.htm). On 26th May 1999, the Dear Mr. Gandhi Millennium Forum had also, in its declaration, proclaimed that the formation of a I have pleasure in sending you the Secretary - General's message to International Peace new political and economic order of the world was highly desirable. However, both (i) the Resolution adopted by the 53rd UN General Assembly Festival on the occasion of the United Nations Day, alongwith our best wishes for a successful and (ii) the Declaration of the UN Millennium Forum of NGOs & Civil Society essent. organizations i.e. "formation of a new political and economic order of the world" A photo of the Secretary - General will be sent to you by mail. was twice deleted by the same Veto Power and was not even allowed to be included Yours sincerely, for consultation in the official agenda of the Millennium Summit of World Leaders UNITED NATIONS NATIONS UNIES which was to be held from 6th to 8th September 2000. This short-sighted and THE SECRETARY GENERAL unthoughtful action of a Veto Power hurt Mr Jagdish Gandhi badly and because of which Mr Gandhi decided to approach the world Judiciary, which he thinks is the Message to the International Peace Festival on the occasion of United Nations Day last hope of humanity's survival and started organizing International Conferences Lucknow, India, 24 October 1999 of Chief Justices of the World (World Judiciary Summits) on Article 51 of the This year's United Nations Day is a special one. The world's population has just passed Constitution of India for Uniting the world for establishing rule of law in the world. six billion, and we are about to center a new millennium. In one sense, both these things are simply numbers. Yet both give us something to celebrate, and something to think about. Together, they mark the opening of a new chapter in human history – a chapter in which, 1 United Nations more than ever before, we shall all share the same destiny. It is a moment to take stock: to A/53/948 look back on what we have achieved, and where we have failed – and then to look forward, and think how we can make the new era better than the old. It is shocking Distr.: General to think that almost half of us – three billion out of the six billion – are General Assembly entering the new era in abject poverty, with less than two dollars a day, or less, to live 10 May 1999 on. That is one thing we really must change. A/53/948/Add.1 Original: English It is also shocking that people in so many places today are exposed to violence and Fifty-third session brutality. The twentieth century has been the most murderous in human history. We must Agenda item 30 make sure the twenty-first is more peaceful, and more humane. United Nations reform: measures and proposals And it is worrying that the world's climate seems to be changing, in a way, which could The Millennium Assembly of the United Nations: Thematic framework for destroy the homes and livelihood of millions. Controlling and managing this process may yet the Millennium Summit prove to be the biggest challenge of all. People all over the world look to the United Nations to protect them – from hunger, Report of the Secretary-General disease and violence, and natural disasters – whenever the task seems too big for nations, 8. The view was also repeatedly expressed that the themes suggested were or regions, to handle alone. But we at the United Nations can do nothing alone, either. Our effectively interconnected, and that, therefore, the dimension of a specific theme strength is the strength of our member states, when they agree to act together for the should to be taken into consideration in the discussion of another topic. In common good. Next year, leaders from all over the world will come to New York for the Millennium particular, it was felt that the selected theme or themes should emphasize the Summit. They will consider the challenges ahead, and what the United Nations can do to relationship between development on the one hand, and peace and security on face them. Those leaders will be representing you, the peoples of the United Nations. It is the other hand, and thus reflect a common aspiration for the promotion of up to you to make sure that they come here firmly resolved to take decisions which can development and peace and the establishment of a new international lead to a better life for all of us, and for our children. political and economic order. (source:http://www.un.org/millennium/ In that spirit, it gives me great pleasure to extend to the World Peace Prayer Society and documents/a_53_948.htm) the City Montessori School of Lucknow my best wishes for a successful and memorable International Peace Festival.I am counting on you all – and I thank you all. Dr. Kofi A. Annan 2 United Nations The Secretary General, United Nations A/54/959 Distr.: General Dr Kofi Annan in his message (given above) to Mr Gandhi said that the world's 3 biggest General Assembly problems were: 8 August 2000 1.Half of the world's population is living in abject poverty, 2. The twentieth century had been Original: English the most murderous and brutal in human history &3. The world's climate was irreversibly Fifty-fourth session changing threatening homes and livelihood of people In this regard, Dr Kofi Annan further Agenda item 49 (b) said: United Nations reform measures and proposals: 1. The United Nations could do nothing alone. It's strength was the strength of its member the Millennium Assembly of the United Nations countries2. It was up to us i.e. the people of the United Nations to convince our leaders to Millennium Forum attend the Millennium Summit of 2000 so that they could take decisions that could lead to a Held at United Nations Headquarters from 22 to 26 May 2000 better life for all of us and our children. However, the leaders of the nations of the world attending the Millennium Summit were not Note by the Secretariat even given an opportunity to discuss or consult on any issue relating to the formation of a "new 1. In his note entitled “United Nations Reform: measures and proposals —A international political and economic order of the world" which was the General Consensus of Millennium Assembly, the United Nations system (Special Commission) and a the 53rd Session of the General Assembly dated 10th May 1999 and which was also the Millennium Forum” (A/52/850), the Secretary-General expressed the view that if the Declaration of the UN Millennium Forum which was held from 22nd to 26th May 2000 because United Nations were to continue to play a vital role in the century ahead it would be of malicious machinations of a Veto Power. imperative that it benefit from the imagination and engage the support of the world’s people. In this connection, he proposed that non-governmental organizations and other civil society actors organize a Millennium Forum in connection with the MillenniumAssembly. 2. Civil society organizations organized and convened the Millennium Forum, which was held from 22 to 26 May 2000 at United Nations Headquarters. 3. The final document, entitled “We the Peoples Millennium Forum Declaration and To Whom It May Concern: 8 May 2000 Agenda for Action: strengthening the United Nations for the twenty-first century”, adopted by the Millennium Forum on 26 May 2000, is transmitted herewith. This is to confirm that Jagdish Gandhi of City Montessori School has been * * * invited to attend the Millennium Forum meeting scheduled for 22 to 26 May 2000. We the Peoples Millennium Forum Declaration and Agenda for Action: This meeting will be held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Strengthening the United Nations for the twenty-first century F. Strengthening and democratizing the United Nations and international Sincerely yours, organizations A major task of the world community in the twenty-first century will be to strengthen Kathleen Uhier UN ASSEMBLY HALL and greatly enhance the role of the United Nations in the global context. Governments must recommit themselves to the realization of the goals and mandates of the Charter of the United Nations. A challenging task is to firmly Registrar and protect the integrity of the United Nations, counter the erosion of its role, and Executive Secretary further strengthen and augment international institutions capable of Millennium Forum implementing and enforcing international standards, norms and law, leading 866 United Nations Plaza, Suite 120, towards the formation of a new political and economic order. (source: New York 10017-1822 E-mail [email protected] http://www.un.org/millennium/declaration.htm) Tel. 212-803-2522 Fax 212-803-2561 www.millenniumforum.org

"Do not busy yourself in your own concerns or the concerns of your own countries alone. Let your thoughts be fixed upon that which will rehabilitate the fortunes of mankind and sanctify the hearts and souls of man." "At the outset of every endeavour one must look to the end of it." – Abdul Baha 16 Why a World Government with World Law as intended in Article 51 of the Constitution of India?

1. AN IDEA WHOSE TIME HAS COME specialized agencies. Great ideas have been the cause of all great revolutions in However, decisions taken by the International Court the world. A great thinker of yesteryears,Victor Hugo said, of Justice are not binding. In other words, they are "There is one thing stronger than all the armies of the not enforceable. In light of the working structure of world and that is an idea whose time has come", meaning the United Nations (refer Article 2 and Article 51 of thereby that an idea can be more powerful than the the UN Charter), this comes as no surprise. combined strength of all the armies of the world. 6. BREAKDOWN OF THE WORLD’S POLITICAL MACHINERY International Court of Justice 2. THE UNITED NATIONS AND PEACE IN THE WORLD The need for global governance, so long back The United Nations was founded more than 60 years ago with burnered, has finally become acute. We now have a the objective of peaceful resolution of inter-national disputes global economy complete with supporting (but and cooperation amongst countries so that they might unite undemocratic) institutions, a global labour force, for a common objective in mind. It was the good faith effort of and technology, all facilitating unprecedented a generation scarred by unimaginably traumatic conflicts to interconnectedness. Yet arguably the most critical secure peace in perpetuity, to finally and forever replace war structure of all, the political machinery of the planet, with consensus, discussion and law. remains in a chronic state of disrepair. The 3. INEFFECTIVENESS OF THE UNITED NATIONS clockwork mechanism put in place with so much hope and optimism in In the past over 60 years of its existence and in its 62 General the middle of the 20th century has finally, and perhaps irretrievably, Assemblies and in its 2 historic Millennium Summits wound down. of Heads of State and Heads of Government, the 7. LIVING UNDER ENFORCEABLE WORLD LAW United Nations has not been able to heal the wounds There is no good reason why we can’t live as comfortably under of crying humanity in a world plagued by world law as we do now under national, state and municipal law, international terrorism and endless wars. It has also and just as the formation of countries ended wars among states and not been able to diagnose the biggest disease of cities, a democratic world government will surely end war between mankind or find a treatment by unanimous and among nations. Even terrorist groups should be less inclined to consensus. The political leadership is not united to use force if there is a new global legal order where they can get a fair better the fate of humanity. The main reason for this failure and hearing for their grievances. ineffectiveness is the existence of 5 Veto Powers (in the Security 8. COLLECTIVE SECURITY FOR THE WORLD – A WORLD POLICE FORCE Council) of the United Nations Organization. It is impossible to take a unanimous decision when there is partisan or biased interest among Further it will cost much less to institute collective the decision makers. security for the world than to maintain an armed force for each of the 194 sovereign nations, just as it costs Since its inception in 1945, more than 40 million human beings have lost much less to have a police force protecting all of us their lives in wars, and while the UN has almost certainly facilitated the against all threats than it would be for each family to avoidance of hundreds of conflicts and mitigated the effects of many arm itself in case a neighbor from across the street may others, we have not progressed significantly from where we found attack. The tax burden for security for your lifetime may ourselves at the close of WWII. well be cut in half by a democratic world government, 4. CONFLICTING SPIRIT AND ETHOS OF THE UNITED NATIONS and the actual security that can be delivered will be far Article 2 of the UN Charter clearly stated that; greater through a democratic world government than it • Members (nations) shall settle their international is in a current world of 194 national armies and 194 spy agencies. The disputes by peaceful means in such a manner that money thus saved by nations can be put to good alternative use. international peace and security, and justice, are not 9. REMOVING THE THREAT OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS endangered and; As far back as the 1960s, it was realized that all-out • Members (nations) shall refrain in their international nuclear war could kill every person on the planet, and relations from the threat or use of force against the perhaps all life on Earth. We need to fully and territorial integrity or political independence of any permanently remove the threat of nuclear war or any state, or in any other manner inconsistent with the Purposes of the war using weapons of mass destruction (WMD) from United Nations. the list of possible futures, and that will require that we ban war altogether. Only a democratic world government has any But the UN founders completely underminedArticle 2 by leaving the realistic chance of doing all that. Article 51 gap in the form of of the UN charter which states that; 10. THE SUPRANATIONAL ISSUE OF IRREVERSIBLE CLIMATE CHANGE • Nothing in the present Charter shall impair the inherent right of There are many other supranational issues besides war, individual or collective self-defence if an armed attack occurs the most dangerous of which is climate change (or global against a Member of the United Nations, until the Security Council warming). It is now clear that climate change is a serious has taken measures necessary to maintain international peace and threat to our very existence. Al Gore has called this a “true security. planetary emergency.” If we expect a patchwork of • Measures taken by Members in the exercise of this right of self- national initiatives to solve this problem, we are dreaming. defence shall be immediately reported to the Security Council and The Nation State structure of governance simply cannot shall not in any way affect the authority and responsibility of the deal with these searing, ever-dangerous and potentially Security Council under the present Charter to take at any time such terminal global problems. action as it deems necessary in order to maintain or restore 11. REAL AND WORKABLE GLOBAL GOVERNANCE international peace and security. With a structure of real global governance - one with a OVE The UN became frozen forever, a political time capsule, a mere legislative body (a World Parliament) that can, with G RN D M L appropriate checks and balances, enact binding laws E fossilized curiosity, reflecting the concerns, realities and geopolitics of R N

a world long gone (situation pre-1945). (through a World Government) on global matters or, in T W In fact Gulf War II (after the September 11) and the doctrine propagated other words, a global structure that is democratized and by George Bush (the then President of USA) of pre-emptive self empowered - at least we will be giving ourselves a defence, have left the human race at a far worse juncture than it was chance to save the world. Without such a structure of after the Second World War in 1945. To reminiscence, US-led coalition global governance we have no such chance, we are forces attacked Iraq citing that the WMDs (Weapons of Mass surely doomed and a cruel, agonizing, insidious and slow slide into Destruction) that Iraq allegedly possessed posed a direct threat not Armageddon will be our terrible fate, much like T.S. Elliot's description only to the USA but to the world. At least in 1945 (when the United of how the world will end, "not with a bang but with a whimper.” Nations was being formed), the bitter memories of Nazi outrages had 12. A PEACEFUL TRANSITION IS POSSIBLE prompted the signatory countries to endorse robust wordings in the Despite all of the terrible legacies of the Twentieth UN Charter, which clearly eliminated war as a solution to every Century, the world's bloodiest and dirtiest (pollution wise) disagreement. century, it had a few shining moments - the instances in In the present world-scenario, war has become the preferred method of which the people prevailed over colonialism, military settling disputes. In a way, the ineffectiveness of the United Nations dictatorships, monarchies, and other forms of tyranny and has greatly handicapped efforts for peaceful settlement of disputes oppression. between nations. Probably the greatest example of peaceful transition is the 5. THE INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE AND ITS INEFFECTIVENESS second Russian Revolution, when the second most powerful ideology, communism, and the second most powerful Nation State of the The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the principal judicial organ of twentieth century, the U.S.S.R., fell almost without a shot being fired. the United Nations. It was established in June 1945 by the Charter of We believe with all of our hearts that a democratized world the United Nations and began work in April 1946. governance system can be created through just such a bloodless The Court’s role is to settle, in accordance with international law, legal revolution engineered by the right thinking people of the world disputes submitted to it by nations and to give advisory opinions on 13. NO PEACE WITHOUT WORLD GOVERNMENT legal questions referred to it by authorized United Nations organs and There are enormous injustices in the world, and history surely teaches All laws should be enacted and interpreted according to the exigencies of social needs of the time, to award Justice & justice must be real justice, that is-no denial of human rights & Justice even to an innocent child, the poorest, the helpless & the weakest men, as revealed in Holy Bhagwat Geeta& all the other Holy Books of God. – CMS, Laureate of 2002 UNESCO Prize for Peace Education 17 PEACE IS THE BY- THE WORLD WILL BE UNITED WORLD UNITY IS 'PRE-REQUISITE' for world peace. THE FRUIT OF WORLD PRODUCT OF UNITY. THROUGH THE THREAD An urgent meeting of all world leaders at New Delhi without the PEACE WILL GROW ON THE OF WORLD LAW. involvement of the United Nations or its system of Veto is the FIRST STEP. TREE OF WORLD UNITY.

us that there is no peace without justice, no justice without presently stand and as our governance is presently enforceable law, and no law without government—in this case, world structured, ready and able to cope with them law and democratic world government. unless we tackle them together as one world. “We benefit enormously from technology … but we also suffer from These above mentioned issues which were [its] consequences … it is now easier, takes fewer people, less skill considered to be region, country or continent [and] fewer resources to kill large numbers of people than at any time specific not very long back have finally found their in … history,” said former American Senator George Mitchell (architect well deserved place on the Global Agenda. The of the Mitchell Plan for peace in the Middle East) on CNN’s Newsnight, leaders also ultimately proclaimed in the declaration of responsible May 9, 2002. In the future, perhaps a twelve-year-old will be able to leadership for a sustainable future that they will together address global learn how to make a nuclear bomb and make purchases over the issues guided by their common values and promote a world economy Internet and blow up an entire city. To even survive as a species, we that is open, innovative, sustainable and fair. must accept law as one of the necessities of life, and that must include Though the formation of G-14 would be a major step aimed towards international law. And that law must be enforceable i.e. it should be reviving the global economy and addressing the world problems, a lot binding on all peoples and nations of the world. still needs to be done. It is apparently the need of the hour that all the 14. REALIZING THE NEED FOR COMING TOGETHER countries of the world unite and come together to resolve graver issues An unprecedented event in the modern like that of the nuclear weapons, global terrorism and climate change. history of this world took place at this year’s G-8 The world today needs to come to a consensus in establishment of a summit in Italy when G-5 (Group of 5 emerging world authority somewhere on the lines of the European Union and a countries of the world which are Brazil, India, China, World Parliament just like the European Parliament which can enact Mexico and South Africa) and G-8 came together world laws to be enforced by an agency like the International Court of and jointly prepared the declaration `Promoting the Justice. The contribution of G-14 would be much more significant in such Global Agenda' which was signed by leaders of 14 a scenario when these countries can be leaders and bring other countries countries (with Egypt also being the new entrant). of the world under the purview of such a world body. The declaration said, "In 2007 in Heiligendamm, our The call by CMS for an urgent meeting of the heads of state and heads of 13 countries took the initiative to bring an equal and government of the world is a step forward. Action needs to be initiated enduring partnership on key issues on the global before the world is doomed. agenda. We have carried forward our overall dialogue in an open, 18. THE LEADERSHIP OF INDIA – SHOWING THE WAY AHEAD transparent and constructive manner and have built common It was two years ago at the G8 Summit at Heiligendamm in Germany that understanding and trust. This dialogue adds value in the search for Prime Minister of India Hon’ble Shri Manmohan Singh shared solutions and complements formal negotiations in multilateral told the developed countries that India wished to institutions. We will cooperate in a stable and structured manner with a participate in the get-togethers of the rich as a partner view to reaching a common understanding on key issues to advance the rather than a petitioner. global agenda.'' India’s protest against the condescending ways 15. REACHING A COMMON UNDERSTANDING of the outreach process of the G8 countries was echoed This was the first time when the rich and developing countries had by China and Brazil. The resistance of the rich was jointed issued a declaration at a G8 summit. Since last 5 years, the further weakened by the economic crisis, which Outreach 5 (as the G-5 was known in the circle of elites) was mere originated in the USA, not in south-east Asia. spectator at the summit with no voting rights. The event signaled the The declaration of the summit unequivocally formation of G-14 which comprises of G-5 and G-8 countries and Egypt endorsed the demand by India and other developing and which can be a giant leap towards establishment of a new political countries to restructure and reform international and economic order and global governance of the world. organisations, including the United Nations and financial institutions, to 16. CHANGING TIMES – HISTORY IN THE MAKING AS THE WORLD COMES TO TERMS WITH reflect contemporary reality and challenges, keeping the interests of THE NEED TO UNITE developing countries in mind while initiating action to overcome the global financial crisis and concerns on food security and climate change, The intimation of the formation of G-14 came when Italian thus "enhancing their relevance, legitimacy and efficiency''. What was President Silvio Burlusconi, who was also the host of the remarkable enough was fact that United States backed the summit said, “We saw that G8 is no longer a suitable strengthening the role of the United Nations. format to show a global economic way of doing. Instead, a consolidated G14 representing 80% of the world India has shown the way to the developed nations of the world economy could help create a real dialogue. We want to that the only option left for nations is to put aside their differences and see if the G14 is the best solution for debates which will unite in the larger interests of humanity. bring to us unique results.” US President Barack Obama 19. AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE FOUNDERS OF TOMORROW FOR THE LEADERS OF INDIA echoed his comments, saying the G8 has become an Hon’ble leaders of India have an opportunity to become the anachronism, a body too limited and unrepresentative to deal with founders of tomorrow – a future that will ensure that the 2 billion children global crises. He further said, "We have to update and refresh and of the world and generations yet-to-be-born live renew the international institutions that were set up in a different time in a safe & secure world. They have in front of and place. To think we can somehow deal with some of these global them an opportunity to become the “founders” of challenges in the absence of major powers like China, India and Brazil the world of law and justice that must exist if seems to be wrong-headed". humanity is to survive and thrive in the years The intimation was an acknowledgement in itself of the growing 2500 or 25,000 or 250,000. This may be the irrelevance of G-8 as the world’s premier power bloc. The formation of greatest opportunity they will ever have, the G-14 as a much more inclusive body will have both the developed and chance to carve a path across this last political developing countries on equal footing. frontier. The task of building a new and democratic world government is not that difficult, but it is big—which This was the first time when the developed world finally realized what had means we should start immediately and work hard. The first step would rendered their group irrelevant was their steady economic decline coupled be to call for an urgent meeting of the heads of state and heads of with the rapid rise of developing countries like India and China. It has government of the world so the world can unite. The leadership of India finally been realized that a greater coordination and cooperation is required has thus to play its rightful role in showing how this best can be from all the countries of the world (both developed and developing) to achieved. It may be emphatically stated that India is the only country, tackle the world problems. The emerging economies' increasing weight on having the philosophy of ‘VASUDHAIV KUTUMBAKAM’ and Article 51 in the world scene had made it necessary to involve them in identifying its Constitution, which can unite and save the world by calling for an solutions to major global challenges. This proves that global problems urgent meeting of the leaders of the world at New Delhi. require global solutions that can only be provided by global governance On behalf of 2 billion children of the world and the generations yet to be which means that the world is waking up to the need to establish a World born. Parliament, World Government and a World Court of Justice. 17. AGROWINGWORLDSENSITIVITYTOWARDSGLOBALGOVERNANCE It was also, perhaps, after a very long time post cold war that the major countries of the world came together to discuss a global agenda for balanced, inclusive and sustainable growth. The leaders of G14 committed to work together on global challenges and improve upon (JAGDISH GANDHI) global governance with the sole purpose to foster global partnership in Self appointed representative of the children of the world, the context of a strengthened multilateralism. The summit can be Founder-Manager, City Montessori School & assumed to be a step further towards formation of a supranational body (a.k.a World Parliament) which will facilitate international Convener, International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World on Article 51 governance. 12 Station Road, Lucknow. Whether it is economic crisis, terrorism, global warming, the plight of Phone: +91-522-2638738, 2368606, 2638483, 2637655 the world's children in so many places, world hunger, human rights Fax: +91-522-2638008, 2635497 abuses, population instability, nuclear proliferation, decline of plant and animal species, corruption of the multi-national corporations, E-mail: [email protected] & [email protected] general economic turmoil, or any of the other numerous global crises Website:www.cmseducation.org, www.jagdishgandhi.org & facing the 21st century world, humankind simply is not, as things www.jagdishgandhiforworldhappiness.org Since there was no world government & world court of justice, First & Second World wars and Three wars between India & Pakistan & many territorial, ethnic & other wars had to be fought to settle disputes but without any benefit to the warring nations or to the humanity at large. Wars will not be required any more if there is a World Parliament, World Government, World Court of Justice & Enforceable World Law – CMS, Laureate of 2002 UNESCO Prize for Peace Education 18 ARTICLE 51: ENFORCEABLE WORLD LAW IS THE IDEA WHOSE TIME HAS COME

1. Great ideas have been the cause of all great revolutions in the the success rate has been dismal. In my opinion, nations must world. A great thinker of yesteryears, Victor Hugo said, "There is seek commonalities – a common concern – that no one can argue one thing stronger than all the armies of the world and with. The most powerful common that is an idea whose time has come", meaning thereby denominator for all nations is its children,that that an idea can be more powerful than the combined will bring them to the peace table in the right strength of all the armies of the world. frame of mind to hammer out the necessary 2. India has that idea and that is contained in the ancient Victor Hugo agreement to assure a peaceful world." The Common Denominator Indian ethos of VASUDHAIV KUTUMBAKAM that is, for a well- 9. All steps taken so far to bring peace and meaning and broad-minded person the entire humanity unity have been meaningless, disappointing and unsuccessful. is his own family. As children of one God, we all are Nations should come up with such a solution on which there is members of one world family. complete consensus to safeguard the future of two billion 3. Based on the above thought, Article 51 was incorporated India children of the world. CMS had laid a Peace Table for two billion in the Constitution of India. The said Article relates to children of 200 nations of the world for their right to a safe future international peace and security and enjoins the State to foster and this is being done by CMS since 2001 by organizing respect for international law, maintain just and honourable International Conferences of Chief Justices of the relations between nations and encourage settlement of world. international disputes by arbitration. A large number of justices, 10. Nine International Conferences of Chief Justices of legal luminaries and heads of states and governments have the World have been organized on CMS Peace The CMS Peace Table accepted that the idea of Article 51 is more powerful than the Table representing 2 billion children of the world in combined strength of all the armies of the world. This consensus the past 8 years. has been arrived at, through the efforts of CMS, by organizing nine This is a peace table of the world's 2 billion International Conferences of Chief Justices of the International Conferences of children, where all the countries of the world are Chief Justices of the World World in the past eight years. Therefore, Article 51 of the joining without any debate or argument, to ensure Constitution of India is the idea that is more powerful a safe future for children of all countries and generations yet-to- than all the armies of the world. be-born, as this is the major concern for all nations. For the past 8 4. Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar had once said "Law and Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar years, chief justices and judges have been gathering at this peace order are the medicine of the body politic and when table for the avowed objective of providing the Right the body politic gets sick, medicine must be administered." to a Safe Future for the children of the world. Today, the political system of the world is totally sick and badly 11. Role of the United Nations Organization in the needs the medicine of Law and Order immediately.Therefore there direction of World Unity is an urgent need for a (1) World Parliament (2) World Government & (3) World Court of Justice. In the past over 60 years of its existence and in its 62 General Assemblies and in its 2 historic Millennium 5. How do we save the world from international terrorism and wars? Summits of Heads of State and Heads of government, the United The idea of'Vasudhaiv Kutumbakam' and Article 51 are more Nations has not been able to heal the wounds of crying humanity powerful than the combined military strength of the world. At in a world plagued by international terrorism and endless wars. It present there seem to be no viable alternatives before the world has also not been able to diagnose the biggest disease of to save it from complete annihilation and destruction. mankind or find a treatment by unanimous consensus. The 6. Article 51 of the Constitution of India states: political leadership is not united to better the fate of humanity. The state shall endeavour to - The main reason for this failure and ineffectiveness is the a) promote international peace and security; existence of 5 Veto Powers (in the Security Council) of the United b) maintain just and honourable relations between Nations Organization. It is impossible to take a unanimous nations ; decision when there is partisan or biased interest among the decision makers. c) foster respect for international law; and 12. Whereas City Montessori School, Lucknow in its 50 d) encourage settlement of international disputes years of efforts for World Unity, has been organizing a by arbitration. Peace-Table sans Veto Powers where chief justices, The endeavour as contemplated in Article 51 can be successful only judges of Supreme Court, legal luminaries of many countries and with the cooperation of all countries of the world. Therefore, it is representatives of the world's important peace organizations imperative to call a meeting, of all the Heads of the State, without have all been saying in one voice that nations of the world cannot further delay to establish a powerful democratic World Order either solve their problems by staying aloof from the rest of the world. by the unanimous decision of all the nations of the world or by the Therefore, the world cannot be governed without one common decision of the majority of the nations of the world, so that suitable World Law that is enforceable on all the nations of the world. All global institutions may be created and legislation may be enacted the countries of the world needs to come together, as the time has by which all the international disputes may be settled come to make 'One Law and One Judicial System', a reality. Thus, judiciously by the World Parliament/World Government there is no other solution even with the most powerful nations of and World Court of Justice. the world to solve existing problems. 7. Madam Justice Graciela Dixon, former Chief Justice of 13. This is the decisive moment to save the world from Panama and former President of International Graciela Dixon inevitable disaster: To save the world from the present Association of Women Judges in her statements said day grave and sorry state of affairs, India should take that (a) International Terrorism (b) Lawlessness (c) 36,000 the lead in initiating peace with firm determination by nuclear warheads (d) preparation of an undeclared Third World calling a meeting of world leaders, presidents and prime War (e) Stockpiles of chemical and biological weapons by 80 ministers for holding peace talks for establishing a world countries of the world (f) Global warming and (g) Unsafe future of government based on the philosophy of 'Vasudhaiv Kutumbakam' two billion children of 200 countries of the world and children yet as reflected in Article 51 of Constitution of India. Such an to be born are the naked realities of the present day scenario. A initiative must be taken by India to prevent total destruction from New World Order is the only answer to resolve these problems. a probable third World War and international terrorism. Like 8. What will bring the world's nations to the arbitration table and many other nations, India should not remain a passive witness in inspire them to settle disagreements without bloodshed? So far isolation. Contd...... Page 20 Law and Order are the medicine of the body politic and when the body politic gets sick medicine must be administered. – CMS, Laureate of 2002 UNESCO Prize for Peace Education 19 PEACE IS THE BY- THE WORLD WILL BE UNITED WORLD UNITY IS 'PRE-REQUISITE' for world peace. THE FRUIT OF WORLD PRODUCT OF UNITY. THROUGH THE THREAD An urgent meeting of all world leaders at New Delhi without the PEACE WILL GROW ON THE OF WORLD LAW. involvement of the United Nations or its system of Veto is the FIRST STEP. TREE OF WORLD UNITY.

ARTICLE 51: ENFORCEABLE WORLD LAW IS THE IDEA WHOSE TIME HAS COME ... Contd- from page 19 more exciting for me was that the Summit was “Most 14. Form a World Parliament through consensus by likely to become the largest ever gathering of Heads of strengthening the United Nations. State and Heads of Government. The Summit would rd In this regard, on 10 May 1999, the 53 UN General have been a historic occasion for 188 Member States of Assembly meeting was held to draft the official the Organization to address the challenges facing the th agenda of the Millennium Summit to be held from 6 United Nations in the 21st century.” th to 8 September 2000 in order to finalize the core issues proposed 20. Very hopeful of this possibility, I attended the UN Millennium to be discussed by the world's leaders. In this meeting, the Forum of NGOs and Civil Societies from 22 to 26 May 2000 at UN common consensus of different representatives of the world was Headquarters. This was attended by 1,350 members from over that, in the interest of future generations, it would be best to:- i) 1,000 non-governmental organizations and other form a unified political order (world parliament) on the lines of the civil societies. They dwelt upon a common vision. 27 countries of European Union who have formed a European The clause 8, mentioned above was included in Parliament above their own national parliaments and ii) form and “We the Peoples Millennium Forum Declaration develop a common world economic order by adopting a common and Agenda for Action: Strengthening the United currency on the lines of 16 countries of European Union which Nations for the twenty-first century” which was have accepted the Euro as their common currency. put forth to the Fifty-Fourth session of the UN General Assembly 15. 27 nations of Europe who have formed which met one month prior to the first UN Millennium Summit on the European Parliament above their 8th August 2000 in the Agenda item 49(b) in Section F as respective national parliaments are Strengthening and democratizing the United Nations and 1. Austria 2. Belgium 3. Bulgaria 4. Cyprus 5. Czech Europe international organizations “towards the formation of a new Republic 6. Denmark 7. Estonia 8. Finland 9. France political and economic order.” 10. Germany 11. Greece 12. Hungary 13. Ireland 21. When the Resolutions adopted by the General Assembly in the 14. Italy 15. Latvia 16. Lithuania 17. Luxembourg Fifty-fifth session dated 18th September, 2000, 55/2 “United 18. Malta 19. Netherlands 20. Poland 21. Portugal Nations Millennium Declaration” were declared, we were in 22. Romania 23. Slovenia 24. Slovakia 25. Spain agreement with all its 32 resolutions but disappointed that it did 26. Sweden and 27. United Kingdom. Similarly, now the time has not include anything given in Clause 8 of the agenda item as per come for all the nations of the world to form a World Parliament the 53rd Session of the UN General Assembly on the formation of a above their national parliaments. New Political and Economic Order. As I had worked hard to 16. 16 countries of Europe who have abolished their include this Clause in the Millennium Forum’s Declaration and respective national currencies and adopted the Euro Agenda for Action and worked on this prior to that for some time, I currency are : was naturally disappointed. I felt the world leaders had missed a

1. Austria 2. Belgium 3. Cyprus 4. Finland 5. France EURO historic opportunity to forge global unity. 6. Germany 7. Greece 8. Ireland 9. Italy 10. Luxembourg 22. However, disappointed by the inability of 11. Malta 12. Netherlands 13. Portugal 14. Slovenia the world leaders to come to any 15. Slovakia and 16. Spain. In the same manner, all the countries of resolution on this agenda item (Clause 8), I the world should abolish their respective currencies and form one convened the first meeting of the World currency of the world. Judiciary on 6th May, 2001, as we saw in 17. Europe has became a shining example of the them as a ray of hope in our efforts. So far, slogan "Come, let us be friends and abide by it". the World Judiciary has very positively Some of the 27 nations of the European Union have responded. We also feel it our moral responsibility as we are

been sworn enemies of one another and have been European Parliament recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s at war at one time or the other. People who live in largest in a single city school with now over 37,000 students. these countries are from different cultures but they have put aside 23.Even prior to the Millennium Summit, on behalf of our their differences because they have suffered. They know what children, I wrote a letter to the then UN Secretary General war is and what is it like to live in perpetual fear. They have come Kofi A. Annan on 1 September, 1999 in which I quoted together and formed a European Parliament Nobel Laureate Jan Tinbergen who said “Mankind’s because they care for their children and they problems can no longer be solved by national Jan Tinbergen consider it their inter-generational responsibility governments. What is needed is a World Government. This can to bequeath a safer future to the coming best be achieved by strengthening the United Nations system.

generations than that which was bequeathed to 27 nations of the European Union 24. Dr Kofi Annan, the then Secretary General of the United Nations, them. Citizens of countries of the European Union in reply to my letter wrote to me on 11th October 1999: do not need visas to visit the countries in the Union. A country a. “It is shocking to think that almost half of us – three billion out of which does not require foreigners to enter it on a visa, has risen six billion – are entering the new era in abject poverty, with less above the common feeling of fear and distrust for its neighbours. than two dollars a day, or less, to live on.” Europe now enjoys peace and prosperity and with no threat of b. “It is also shocking that people in so many places today are war within the European Union. exposed to violence and brutality. The twentieth century has 18. We were very excited when we learnt about the been the most murderous in human history. We must make sure 53rd Session of the UN General Assembly. While the twenty-first is more peaceful, and more humane.” announcing the thematic framework for the c. “And it is worrying that the world’s climate seems to be Millennium Summit, the UN Secretary General’s changing, in a way, which could destroy the homes and livelihood Report in the Agenda item 30, dated 10 May 1999 of millions. Controlling and managing this process may yet prove in Clause 8 promoted, “establishment of a new international to be the biggest challenge of all.” political and economic order.” This clearly stated that the Millennium Summit in 2000 included, among other objectives, a d. “People all over world look to the United Nations to protect discussion on the establishment of a new international political them–from hunger, disease and violence, and natural and economic order. disasters–whenever the task seems too big for nations, or regions, to handle alone. But we at the United Nations can do 19. In my modest capacity, the possibility of the formation of a new nothing alone, either. Our strength is the strength of our member Political and Economic Order excited and motivated me as I had states, when they agree to act together for the common good.” been working for this cause even prior to the resolution of the General Assembly in its 53rd session to “convene the Millennium 25. Dr. Kofi Annan also added in his letter of 11th of October, 1999 stating: Summit of the United Nations as an integral part of the “Next year, leaders from all over the world will come to New York Millennium Assembly of the United Nations.” What was even Contd...... Page 21 Progressive revelations means that religious truth is revealed by God progressively and cyclically over a time through a series of “Divine teachers”, and that their teachings are tailored to suit the needs of different ages and places of their appearance – CMS, Laureate of 2002 UNESCO Prize for Peace Education 20 PEACE IS THE BY- THE WORLD WILL BE UNITED WORLD UNITY IS 'PRE-REQUISITE' for world peace. THE FRUIT OF WORLD PRODUCT OF UNITY. THROUGH THE THREAD An urgent meeting of all world leaders at New Delhi without the PEACE WILL GROW ON THE OF WORLD LAW. involvement of the United Nations or its system of Veto is the FIRST STEP. TREE OF WORLD UNITY.

ARTICLE 51: ENFORCEABLE WORLD LAW IS THE IDEA WHOSE TIME HAS COME ... Contd- From 20 Conference of Chief Justices of the World since 2001. In the last for the Millennium Summit. They will consider the eight years from 2001 to 2008, nine International Conferences of challenges ahead, and what the United Nations can do Chief Justices of the World have been organized. Chief Justices, to face them. Those leaders will be representing you, judges, legal luminaries, of more than 100 countries have the peoples of the United Nations. It is up to you to Dr. Kofi Annan participated in these conferences and have unanimously make sure that they come here firmly resolved to take endorsed the proposal that in order to safeguard the future of two decisions which can lead to a better life for all of us, and for our billion children of the world and the generations yet to be born, it children…I am counting on you all – and I is important to establish 'One World Order' and 'One World Law'. thank you all.” 32. Large number of Chief Justices and Judges of Supreme Court in 26.Encouraged by the letter of Dr Annan, I different countries participate every year in the conferences of wrote to the World Leaders urging them to World Leaders at Millennium Summit Chief Justices of the World, to listen to the appeal of CMS children come to the Millennium Summit “firmly on behalf of 2 billion children of the world and are fully supportive of resolved…for the promotion of development and peace and the the idea of establishment of a 'New World Order and World Law' to establishment of a new international political and economic save humanity from total destruction . order.” In response I got a number of supporting letters from around the globe. Naturally, I was hoping very much that this Last year, at the 9th International Conference of Chief Justices of could be, as promised, a historic gathering leading to a new the World, more than 200 delegates from 85 countries actively political and economic order. Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the then participated. It was the unanimous opinion of all these delegates Prime Minister of India and the President of the Slovak Republic to prepare a frame-work for an enforceable international world promised that they too had hopes from the Millennium Summit of law and One World Order. His ExcellencyMr Paul Kagame , 2000. But as we all know, the Millennium Summit did not achieve President of the Republic of Rwanda, His Excellency Sir James R the objectives of this unprecedented gathering of world leaders. Mancham, Founding President and former Prime Minister of Republic of Seychelles,His Excellency Mr Cassam Uteem , Former Our disappointment has been the missed opportunity by the President, Republic of Mauritius having participated in these world leaders in the Millennium Summit to discuss precisely International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World in the Clause 8 on the formation of a new political and economic order as preceding years, strongly supported the idea to make United all my life I have been working towards these goals. Nations Organization a powerful and democratic international 27. When the World Trade Centre tragedy occurred, we institution by making it veto-less and also supported were very much disturbed and on 18th September establishment of a World Parliament, World Law and World 2001 we wrote to the then Secretary General of United Currency. Nations Organization, H.E. Dr. Kofi A. Annan to 33. Intensive preparations for 10th International Conference of Chief immediately call for an urgent meeting of the Heads of World Trade Centre Justices of the World :- State of all countries of the world so that a possible Third World War could be averted. In this letter, I requested Dr Presently intensive preparations are going on for the forthcoming th Annan to call an urgent meeting of the members of the UNO to 10 International Conference of Chief Justices of the World. safeguard the nations against the threat given by the then Through these conferences we are trying to prepare a global American President that USA would launch the first ever consensus for International Political and Economic order on international war to take revenge against the perpetrators of whose platform a World Government can be constituted in future terror. for the safe future of the 2 billion children of the world and generations yet-to-be-born. 28. 20 days later, on 08 October 2001, the Acting Chief, Public Inquiries Unit, Department of Public Information, Mr. Dawn 34. Letters written to the present United Nations Johnston-Britton wrote to me that the during the first week of Secretary-General His Excellency, Mr Ban Ki-moon October, the UN General Assembly held a debate on measures to and to the President of the United Nations General combat international terrorism, which attracted a record level of Assembly:- Paul Kagame participation by 167 Member States and four Observers. We have recently written letters to UN Secretary Assembly President Han Seung-soo of the Republic of Korea said General H.E. Mr Ban Ki-moon and to the President of the United all participants had wholeheartedly condemned the 11 Nations General Assembly to call a Third Millennium Summit of September attacks against the United States. Member States Presidents and Prime Ministers of the world in the year 2010 and concurred that a primary task facing the international community again propose for (1) one parliament and (2) one currency for the at present is to ensure that an effective legal framework for the world. prevention and elimination of terrorism is in place, and called on 35. A letter was also sent to the new President of USA, countries to adhere to UN anti-terrorism treaties and urged Mr Barack Obama requesting him to call a meeting of heads of all Member States to accelerate work on pending conventions on nations of the world :- international terrorism. I have also written a letter to newly elected president of USA, H. 29.We once again wrote to the UN Secretary General in 2004, to call E. Barack Obama, to call a meeting of Heads of Nations of the another Millennium Summit keeping in view this particular world and take the initiative to form 1) one World Government. & agenda. The 2nd Millennium Summit did happen from 14 to 16 2) one World Currency. At the same time, we have September 2005, but this particular agenda was once again not requested him not to use the veto power in third given due consideration. Millennium Summit and cooperate in the formation LET INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE BE TURNED INTO A 30. A Veto Power countries has put obstructions twice in the goal of of (1) One World Parliament and (2) One World WORLD COURT OF JUSTICE THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS

realization of World Unity :- Currency. International Court of Justice This Veto Power created obstruction in the following manner 36. Mr Barack Obama was also requested, through a (1) firstly by using its veto to remove Clause 8 of Agenda item 30, letter, to relinquish his nation's veto power in order to dated 10 May 1999 of the UN General Assembly (2) secondly by make United Nations a truly democratic organization. again using pressure tactics to remove the proposal by Non- In the election of Mr. Barrack Obama, we see an Governmental Organizations (NGO) and Civil Societies during 22 opportunity to implore him to call a meeting of heads to 26 May, 2000. of nations and heads of governments of the whole 31. A United World Judicial System is the last world for forming a World Parliament and a World hope for the future of mankind:- Government, as he is more liberal than his Mr Ban Ki-moon Without being presumptuous, I would say predecessors were, for which he would get the credit that CMS efforts have followed a better line for such a historic action. We discover in Mr. Barrack Obama the of action by organizing International same great qualities of head and heart as Abraham Lincoln had. Contd...... Page 22 All the revealed books of god are unerring collected wisdom, which are sent by God as required from age to age to open the mental locks of mankind & to cure the maladies of the present age – Abdul Baha 21 PEACE IS THE BY- THE WORLD WILL BE UNITED WORLD UNITY IS 'PRE-REQUISITE' for world peace. THE FRUIT OF WORLD PRODUCT OF UNITY. THROUGH THE THREAD An urgent meeting of all world leaders at New Delhi without the PEACE WILL GROW ON THE OF WORLD LAW. involvement of the United Nations or its system of Veto is the FIRST STEP. TREE OF WORLD UNITY.

ARTICLE 51: ENFORCEABLE WORLD LAW IS THE IDEA WHOSE TIME HAS COME ... Contd- From 21 will find it easy to explain to its people that such a decision has We hope that he will be willing to act favourably on the been taken by the World Parliament, World suggestion for establishment of a World Parliament Government or the World Court of Justice and hence it and World Government. Taking advantage of such a LET INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE BE TURNED INTO A is mandatory to abide by that decision. WORLD COURT OF JUSTICE

great opportunity, he would take an initiative to help the THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS 43. Only the World Police can control international United Nations to function in a truly democratic way International Court of Justice terrorism: which would leave no room for the veto power system. Mr. Barrack Obama In view of prevailing international terrorism and preparation of 37. Initiate actions before the world is doomed. wars, nothing but destruction will ensue. This macabre scene has The history of human civilization reveals that instead of taken away the daytime peace and night's sleep of developing a culture of unity and peace, man has always tried to every thoughtful person of the world. After formation of develop newer and more lethal methods and instruments of war a World Government, the World Police will not find it from stones to sticks, to swords, to spears, to bows and arrows, to difficult to catch terrorists who are perpetrating terror cannons and guns, moving on to tanks, to conventional and attacks from any country because, after formation of a nuclear missiles, biological weapons and now to the most World Police dangerous method – clandestine operations – called terrorism, World Government the issue of visas, passport and sparing none, aimed at creating terror in the minds of the meekest sovereignty of a country will not come in the way to take comprising women, children and old people. It would not be immediate action to catch terrorists. wrong to say that people and nations of the world know only one 44. World Government will introduce one World Education System for universally accepted method of settling disputes: either war or Planet Earth: international terrorism. The World Government will take steps to make a common 38. Nations have now found out a new way to solve their mutual syllabus for the world's children to impart common education. disputes and that is, international terrorism and killings of The time has now come to instill the innocent people. thoughts in children from early childhood It is unfortunate that there are still people who think that solution that God is One, Religion is One and to their personal or national disputes can be found by violence. Till Mankind is One; Earth is our Mother, today, nations of the world have not yet been able to Almighty God is our Father, the whole find out any workable solution for settling their Earth is One Country and we all are its citizens. disputes, other than war and terrorism and both these 45. Letters to H.E. the President of India: solutions are repugnant to common man. I have written 3 letters to H. E. Mrs. Pratibha Devisingh Patil, the President of India, drawing her attention to the provisions of 39. World can be destroyed in minutes and when will we Article 51 of the Constitution of India and requesting act to safeguard it ? : her to convene a meeting of Heads of State and Heads Now, there are only two last choices: Either we unite of Government, at New Delhi, with a view to finding and form a 'World Government', over our national governments peaceful solutions to global problems and lead the with common currency or leave the world at the mercy of war way for a United World. mongers or international terrorists to run the world according to 46. Divine Civilization will be established in two phases their whims. on earth: 40. The true purpose of religion is to unite mankind. There is an immediate need to call an urgent meeting of world 565 years after the crucification of Christ, there started an leaders to find a permanent solution, with a common and unending era of fighting wars in the name of religion. History is unanimous consensus against problems of wars and witness to the fact that people have fought wars in the name of international terrorism, in two phases. religion by playing with the sentiments of their fellow believers to The first stage in the establishment of Divine OVE establish their supremacy over others for narrow G RN Civilization will be the establishment of Lesser D M L E gains. R Peace, New World N i.e. the unification of the world in a

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H e n 7th to 10th December, 2007 T The Resolution under the title “Lucknow Declaration - 2007” was unanimously passed on 10th December, 2007 at the ‘8th International Conference of Chief Justices of the World on Article 51 of the Constitution of India’ held at Lucknow Lucknow Declaration 2007 We, the Judges assembled at the 8th International Conference of Chief and information about international law and about fundamental human rights, Justices of the World held at Lucknow, India from the 8th to 10th December human values and economic and social rights in the training of lawyers and 2007, having considered the appeal by the 32,000 children of City Montessori judges as well as at every level of education; School – on their own behalf and on behalf of the world's children – for a safe Undertake (i) to take effective action whenever the occasion arises to and protected environment and a peaceful world governed by enforceable protect and promote the best interests of children, giving full effect to all international law: applicable principles of domestic and international law; (ii) to promote, as and Reaffirm our support to the call of the students of City Montessori whenever occasion arises, respect for the dignity of the person, which is the School, Lucknow, to empower the International Court of Justice and to basis of all fundamental human rights and freedom; and (iii) to promote true strengthen the authority, prestige and power of the United Nations in order to respect for all religions; make both institutions more effective instruments for preventing wars, resolving Request the Convenor of the Conference and Founder-Manager of international disputes, countering terrorism, ensuring total nuclear City Montessori School and the General Secretary of City Montessori School disarmament, conserving and protecting the environment and furthering peace and General Secretary of the 8th Conference of Chief Justices of the World (i) to and harmony; transmit this Declaration to the Secretary General of the United Nations Affirm our belief that the resources currently used in wars and in the Organisation for its consideration, with a request that it be forwarded to all manufacture and maintenance of weapons of mass destruction should be members of the said Organisation, and (ii) to send copies of this Declaration to redirected for the purpose of eliminating poverty, conserving the environment all Heads of Governments for consideration and implementation by the and advancing the welfare of mankind in general and of children in particular; authorities concerned, with a request for the favour of their comments or reply in Declare that peace education should be given priority in educational anticipation of the 9th International Conference. curricula and that every effort must be made to increase the level of awareness

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n [The Conference was attended by 72 Judges from India and abroad representing 50 countries of the world] T Resolution passed unanimously by the Chief Justices and Justices at the conference in Lucknow on 15th December, 2008 Resolution 2008 We, Judges assembled at the 9th International Conference of Chief Justices of the World held at Lucknow, India, from 12-15 December 2008, having considered the appeal of the 35,000 children of City Montessori School, Lucknow- on their own behalf and on behalf of the children of the world - for a safe environment and peaceful world to be governed by International Law, REAFFIRM the Resolution of the 7th International Conference of Chief Justices of the World (2006) and the Lucknow Declaration adopted at the 8th International Conference of Chief Justices of the World (2007) HEREBY RESOLVE 1.Towork to make peace , human rights and cross-cultural education an essential part of the school curricula throughout the world; 2.Toendeavor to make education in International Law an essential requirement of law courses as well as of continuing judicial training; 3.To prepare training material to assist judicial officers in the interpretation and application of domestic law in the light of international law and conventions for the benefit of the present and future generations; 4.Toendeavor to make degradation of the environment universally recognized as a crime against humanity; 5.Toestablish a follow-up committee to address the concerns and take forward the work of the various International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World.

The Second Stage of Divine Civilization: Divine Civilization will be the establishment of Most Great Peace on earth i.e. unity of mankind and achievement of the concept of 'Vasudhaiv Kutumbakam' (The Earth is but one country & Mankind its citizen) through meaningful education of children of this earth. Such Divine Civilization ('SATYUG' - GOLDEN AGE) on earth will prevail when mankind will turn towards Almighty God through meaningful education of children, parents and the society. - CMS 23 CORRESPONDENCE WITH UN SECRETARY-GENERAL Copy of letters sent to UN Secretary-General in pursuance of the direction given in the Lucknow Declaration 2007

H.E. Mr. Ban Ki Moon, Date : 02-02-2008 potable water, education and health services. And this is possible UN Secretary-General, if the huge resources spent on weapons, defense preparedness and The United Nations, on research of new and more destructive weapons and their 1st Avenue & E 44th Street, delivery systems are consecrated to the welfare of humankind, New York, N.Y.10017, U.S.A. especially children. Subject : 8th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world The U.N.O. has, through its various organs and agencies, (7 to 10 December 2007) - Request for action on the resolution. brought about many changes and has taken commendable steps in various fields. The U.N.O. was established in 1945 and now it YourExcellency, requires to fit in the present world scenario and reflect our hopes We are enclosing herewith copy of the Resolution, entitled and aspirations. However, since the U.N.O. is working for human as the “Lucknow Declaration-2007', passed by the Hon'ble Chief emancipation more than any other single organization, it is Justices and Judges, representing their Chief Justices, from necessary to strengthen the authority, prestige and power of the various countries of the world, at the 8th International Conference U.N.O. for ensuring a safe future and safe ecology by such of Chief Justices of the world convened by the City Montessori amendments in the U.N. Charter as may be considered expedient. School (CMS), Lucknow (India) on 7th to 10th December, 2007. This view has been expressed by Hon'ble Justices at the 8th The aforementioned Resolution was passed in the closing International Conference of Chief Justices. Besides, they have 'Interactive Session of the Conference after detailed discussions also strongly supported the idea to empower the International by Hon'ble Judges. A list of Hon'ble Justices who have assented Court of Justice. In the present world scenario it appears to and signed the said Resolution is also enclosed for your imperative to extend jurisdiction of the International Court of Excellency's kind perusal. A list of Hon'ble Chief Justices and Justice to all nations for resolving all international disputes and Judges who attended the Conference is also attached for your conflicts peacefully and legally. kind perusal. Since many Judges had to leave Lucknow before or All the participants expressed their sentiments against the at the time of the 'Interactive Session', to attend to their court huge expenditure being incurred on wars and on manufacture work, they could not partake in the session and sign the and maintenance of weapons of mass destruction and Resolution but had expressed their views in their speeches which recommended that this expenditure should be consecrated for are reflected in the Resolution. The Hon'ble Justices have resolved the welfare of humankind. that the aforementioned Resolution be sent to your Excellency for kind consideration by the United Nations Organisation and have Need for creating awareness among children and also also requested the UNO to forward it to all members of the among all sections of society by giving priority to peace education organization. in educational curricula was considered of primary importance. Besides, creating awareness about international law and The City Montessori School, popularly known as CMS, is fundamental human rights, human values and economic and imparting value – based quality education to children right from social rights was also emphasized. Emphasis was also given to Montessori classes to Graduate level and has on its roll over imparting of training about international law and various human, 32,000 students in the City of Lucknow. According to the Guinness Book of Records, it is the largest school in the world social and economic rights to lawyers and judges in the interest of human welfare and emancipation. by pupils on roll in a single city. The vision, philosophy and Hon'ble Judges have, on their part, undertaken, whenever mission of CMS is to inculcate in the young impressionable minds the occasion arises, to take effective steps to protect and promote the concept of world unity and world peace, oneness of religion the best interest of children, to promote respect for the dignity of and oneness of God. This concept is inculcated not only in the humankind and to promote true respect for all religions. minds of students of CMS but also in the minds of thousands of students of other schools of India and abroad who come to Excellency, the Hon'ble Judges with their dedication to participate in about two dozen international academic events justice, impartiality and regard to universal values and law are organized by CMS every year. The philosophy, vision and mission highly esteemed and trusted by all sections of society because of CMS has been appreciated by UNESCO also which has their minds are conditioned towards justice. They are the awarded to CMS 'The 2002 UNESCO Prize for Peace Education' conscience keepers of humankind and custodians of the welfare 'in recognition of its efforts to promote the universal values of of humanity's silent masses. Therefore, we hope that their views education for peace and tolerance at a time when these values as expressed in the attached, Resolution – 'The Lucknow are increasingly being challenged'. The mission of CMS is to Declaration-2007', will be given due weightage in the interest of create world-wide awareness for world peace and world unity in humanity in general and children in particular because children the interest of humanity. With this end in view, CMS organizes the are wealth of every nation and are loved by one and all, and as International Conferences of Chief Justices of the world on Article such their interest and future should not be ignored. As your 51 of the Constitution of India which relates to international peace and Excellency may be aware, Henrik Tikkanen had said 'Because we security.The said Article 51 acts as a beacon for us. don't think about future generations, they will never forget us.' It is our bounden duty to bequeath to our children a better, more This has unequivocally been acknowledged that children, united and peaceful world than that which was inherited by us. who are common denominator for all nations, have to be provided a safe and secure future. The world belongs to them; and it is our Now, therefore, we request that the Resolution – The bounden duty and obligation to preserve this world for the sake of Lucknow Declaration-2007 be placed before the U.N.O. and children and future generations. They have a right over us, and on considered for taking such steps as may be considered that foundation we have got to be acting as trustees and to see appropriate in the interest of children and future generations. The that no more destruction and wars take place and other problems members of World Judiciary who will assemble for the next which threaten the very existence and survival of humankind are International Conference of Chief Justices proposed to be held in tackled so that we are able to pass on to our children a brighter December 2008 shall definitely be awaiting your Excellency's inheritance than that which was bequeathed to us. views and that of the U.N.O. As desired by the Hon'ble Justices the Resolution may kindly be sent to all member nations so that The prevailing situation creates a sense of insecurity and they may take such steps in their own countries as has been fear in young minds. Large stockpile of Weapons of Mass stated in the resolution. Destruction (WMD), trans-national network of terrorist groups having global reach making common cause either on grounds of With kindest regards, religion or ethnic disputes and environmental degradation Yours sincerely, resulting in global warming and climate change will have very serious repercussions and are cause of serious concern. Future of two-billion children and future generations is at stake and it is our bounden duty to create conditions so as to assure them that they will survive and that we are honestly and with dedication trying (RatanChandraGupta) (Jagdish Gandhi) to bequeath to them and future generations a better, united and GeneralSecretaryoftheConference Convener of the 8th International peaceful world. We have also to provide for their shelter, food, GeneralSecretaryofCMS, Lucknow ConferenceofChiefJusticesoftheWorld, Founder-ManagerofCMS,Lucknow

It is spirit, determination, faith and devotion, which bring victories into being, one after another and not luxury and leisure. – CMS, Laureate of 2002 UNESCO Prize for Peace Education 24 PEACE IS THE BY- THE WORLD WILL BE UNITED WORLD UNITY IS 'PRE-REQUISITE' for world peace. THE FRUIT OF WORLD PRODUCT OF UNITY. THROUGH THE THREAD An urgent meeting of all world leaders at New Delhi without the PEACE WILL GROW ON THE OF WORLD LAW. involvement of the United Nations or its system of Veto is the FIRST STEP. TREE OF WORLD UNITY.

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REPLY TO THE LETTER DATED 21 FEBRUARY 2008 TO THE UN SECRETARY-GENERAL H.E. Mr Ban Ki Moon, The issues mentioned above are not a matter of concern U.N. Secretary General 02-04-2008 for any one country, but concerns all countries of the world. In all The United Nations, Chief Justices and Judges from 40 countries had participated in Ist Avenue, E 44th Street, the conference and had expressed views as in the said New York, N.Y. 10017, U.S.A. Resolution /Declaration. The Chief Justices and Judges are Subject : 8th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world highly respected because of their dedication to justice, (7 to 10 December 2007) - Request for action on the resolution. impartiality and regard to universal values and law and, YourExcellency, therefore, their views as in the Resolution/Declaration must be valued and deserve serious consideration and action. Kindly refer to our letter dated 2nd February, 2008 (a copy of which is enclosed for ready reference) from which it would be Your Excellency is more aware than any one of us here, clear that after due deliberations a Resolution under the title the about the present world scenario, plagued by a large stockpile of 'Lucknow Declarations 2007' was drafted as per the views nuclear bombs and fear of another world war, terrorists having expressed by the Chief Justices and Judges from 40 countries at wide network, environmental degradation resulting in global the 8th International Conference of Chief Justices of the World . warming, climate change, green house gases and melting of As required under the said Resolution/Declaration,the same glaciers and ice-caps, ethnic disputes and civil wars, was sent to YourExcellency for necessary action. fundamentalism, poverty, HIV/AIDs, drug trafficking, child abuse, etc. In such a world scenario it is imperative to strengthen We have received a reply from your office, by Public the prestige, power and authority of the U.N., to have Inquiries Team, Department of Public Information, suggesting enforceable international or world law and to empower the that 'you may send your thoughts to your country's international Court of Justice to adjudicate disputes and representative office before the United Nations: Permanent dispense justice to all by extending its jurisdiction. Concern of Mission of India to the United Nations'. Besides, we have been the highly esteemed judges in this regard deserve to be advised to contact UNICEF to learn about U.N. efforts to promote respected and considered. child welfare. A copy of the letter from the Public Inquiries Team is also attached for ready reference. Your Excellency, as stated above, the present situation is not a matter of concern for India alone or any one country, but it In this connection we would like to re-iterate that the concerns all, a concern for survival of humanity as such. Therefore, underlying idea of the International Conference of Chief Justices the Hon'ble Judges have requested Your Excellency to, at least, is to promote international peace and security and world unity, send copies of their resolution - the 'Lucknow Declaration 2007' to all devoid of lawlessness, violence, terrorism, wars and member states. The member - states may, in turn, decide to take environmental degradation etc. to make this world a better place appropriate action as they consider expedient in the interest of to live in. It is not a matter of concern for a single country - India, humanity in general and children in particular. or any one country, but for all the countries of the world. The resolution passed at the Conference is not meant for children We, therefore, request Your Excellency to send copies of alone but for the entire humanity. We all, in every country, love the 'Lucknow Declaration- 2007' to all member states. This children and it is our bounden duty to bequeath to our children a perhaps will not require approval of the General Assembly. The better future than that which was bequeathed to us. They are participants of the 8th International Conference of Chief future of humanity and the issue is survival of humanity for Justices especially those who passed and assented to the said which the United Nations, which is the largest single Declaration shall be grateful to Your Excellency for kind organization engaged in the emancipation of humanity, has to consideration. intensify efforts in this direction. The Lucknow Declaration does With kindest regards, not seek to criticize and diminish the prestige of the U.N.O. but Yours sincerely, seeks to strengthen the authority, prestige and power of the U.N.O. for its effective role for preventing wars, resolving international disputes, countering terrorism, ensuring (Jagdish Gandhi) disarmament, conserving and protecting the environment and Founder – Manager of CMS furthering peace and harmony. & Convener of the Conference Children must be constantly encouraged and made eager to gain all the summits of human accomplishments. From their earliest years they must be taught (1) to have high aims, (2) to conduct themselves well, (3) to be chaste, pure and undefiled and (4) must also learn to be of powerful resolve and firm 25 of purpose in all things. - CMS, Laureate of 2002 UNESCO Prize for Peace Education PEACE IS THE BY- THE WORLD WILL BE UNITED WORLD UNITY IS 'PRE-REQUISITE' for world peace. THE FRUIT OF WORLD PRODUCT OF UNITY. THROUGH THE THREAD An urgent meeting of all world leaders at New Delhi without the PEACE WILL GROW ON THE OF WORLD LAW. involvement of the United Nations or its system of Veto is the FIRST STEP. TREE OF WORLD UNITY. Copy of the letter sent to all Heads of State and Heads of Government in pursuance of the direction in the Lucknow Declaration 2007 19th February 2008 is our bounden duty to create conditions so as to assure them that they will survive and that we are honestly and with dedication Subject : 8th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world trying to bequeath to them and future generations a better, united (7 to 10 December 2007) - Request for action on the resolution. and peaceful world. We have also to provide for their shelter, food, potable water, education and health services. And this is possible, YourExcellency, the Judges have felt, if the huge resources spent on wars and We are enclosing herewith copy of the Resolution, entitled as WMD, defense preparedness and on research of new and more the "Lucknow Declaration-2007', passed by the Hon'ble Chief destructive weapons and their delivery systems are consecrated Justices and Judges, representing their Chief Justices, from to the welfare of humankind, especially children. various countries of the world, at the 8th International 5. The U.N.O. has, through its various organs and agencies, Conference of Chief Justices of the world convened by the City brought about many changes and has taken commendable steps in Montessori School (CMS), Lucknow (India) on 7th to 10th various fields. The U.N.O. was established in 1945 and now it December, 2007. The aforementioned Resolution was passed in requires to fit in the present world scenario and reflect our hopes the 'Interactive Session' of the Conference after detailed and aspirations. However, since the U.N.O. is working for human discussions by Hon'ble Justices/Judges. A list of Hon'ble emancipation more than any other single organization, it is Justices/Judges who have assented to and signed the said necessary to strengthen the authority, prestige and power of the Resolution is also enclosed for your Excellency's kind perusal. A U.N.O. for ensuring a safe future and safe ecology by such list of Hon'ble Chief Justices and Judges who attended the amendments in the U.N. Charter as may be considered expedient. Conference is also attached for your kind perusal. Some of the This view has been expressed by Hon'ble Justices at the 8th Hon'ble Chief Justice and Judges who could not sign the International Conference of Chief Justices. Besides, Hon'ble Chief aforementioned Resolution had expressed such views in their Justices and Judges have also strongly supported the idea to speeches which are reflected in the Resolution. The Hon'ble empower the International Court of Justice. In the present world Justices have resolved that the aforementioned Resolution be scenario it appears imperative to extend jurisdiction of the sent to Your Excellency for kind consideration and International Court of Justice to all nations for resolving all implementation, as required in the said Resolution, by authorities international disputes and conflicts peacefully and legally. concerned. A letter has been sent to the Secretary General of the 6. Need for creating awareness among children and also among United Nations Organisation for consideration and taking such all sections of society by giving priority to peace education in steps as may be considered appropriate to safeguard future of educational curricula was considered of primary importance. humankind, especially children. Besides, creating awareness about international law and 2. The City Montessori School, popularly known as CMS, is fundamental human rights, human values and economic and social imparting value - based quality education to children right from rights was also emphasized. Emphasis was also given to Montessori classes to Graduate level and has on its roll over imparting of training about international law and various human, 32,000 students in the City of Lucknow. According to the social and economic rights to lawyers and judges in the interest of Guinness Book of Records, it is the largest school in the world human welfare and emancipation. by pupils on roll in a single city. The vision, philosophy and 7. Hon'ble Judges have, on their part, undertaken, whenever the mission of CMS is to inculcate in the young impressionable occasion arises, to take effective steps to protect and promote the minds the concept of world unity and world peace, oneness of best interest of children, to promote respect for the dignity of religion and oneness of God. This concept is inculcated not only humankind and to promote true respect for all religions. in the minds of students of CMS but also in the minds of thousands of students of other schools of India and abroad who 8. Excellency, the Hon'ble Judges with their dedication to justice, come to participate in about two dozen international academic impartiality and regard to universal values and law are highly events organized by CMS every year. The philosophy, vision esteemed and trusted by all sections of society because their and mission of CMS has been appreciated by UNESCO also minds are conditioned towards justice. They are the conscience which has awarded to CMS 'The 2002 UNESCO Prize for Peace keepers of humankind and custodians of the welfare of humanity's Education' 'in recognition of its efforts to promote the universal silent masses. Therefore, we hope that their views as expressed in values of education for peace and tolerance at a time when the attached, Resolution - 'The Lucknow Declaration-2007', will be these values are increasingly being challenged'. The mission of given due weightage in the interest of humanity in general and CMS is also to create world-wide awareness for world peace children in particular because children are wealth of every nation and world unity in the interest of humanity. With this end in and are loved by one and all, and as such their interest and future view, CMS organizes the International Conferences of Chief should not be ignored. As your Excellency may be aware, Henrik Justices of the world on Article 51 of the Constitution of India Tikkanen had said 'Because we don't think about future which relates to international peace and security. The said generations, they will never forget us.' It is our bounden duty to Article 51 acts as a beacon for us. bequeath to our children a better, more united and peaceful world than that which was inherited by us. 3. This has unequivocally been acknowledged that children, who are common denominator for all nations, have to be 9. Now, therefore, we request that the Resolution - The Lucknow provided a safe and secure future. The world belongs to them; Declaration-2007 kindly be considered by Your Excellency and the and it is our bounden duty and obligation to preserve this world Government for support at the International level and may be sent for the sake of children and future generations. They have a to the National Judiciary, Bar Associations and education right over us, and on that foundation we have got to be acting authorities of your country for taking such steps as may be as trustees and to see that no more destruction and wars take considered appropriate in the interest of children and future place and other problems which threaten the very existence generations. The members of World Judiciary who will assemble and survival of humankind are tackled so that we are able to for the next International Conference of Chief Justices proposed to pass on to our children a brighter inheritance than that which be held in December 2008 shall definitely be awaiting your was bequeathed to us. Excellency's views. 4. The prevailing situation creates a sense of insecurity and With kindest regards, fear in young minds. Large stockpile of Weapons of Mass Yours sincerely, Destruction (WMD), trans-national network of terrorist groups having global reach making common cause either on grounds of religion or ethnic disputes and environmental degradation resulting in global warming and climate change will have very (Ratan Chandra Gupta) (Jagdish Gandhi) serious repercussions and are cause of serious concern. Future General Secretary of the Conference Convener of the 8th International of two-billion children and future generations is at stake and it General Secretary of CMS Conference of Chief Justices of the World, Founder-Manager of CMS

Fighting, and the employment of force, even for the right cause, will not bring about good results. The oppressed who have right on their side must not take that right by force; the evil would continue. Hearts must be changed. – CMS, Laureate of 2002 UNESCO Prize for Peace Education 26 PEACE IS THE BY- THE WORLD WILL BE UNITED WORLD UNITY IS 'PRE-REQUISITE' for world peace. THE FRUIT OF WORLD PRODUCT OF UNITY. THROUGH THE THREAD An urgent meeting of all world leaders at New Delhi without the PEACE WILL GROW ON THE OF WORLD LAW. involvement of the United Nations or its system of Veto is the FIRST STEP. TREE OF WORLD UNITY. COPY OF THE LETTER SENT TO ALL CHIEF JUSTICES COPY OF THE LETTER SENT TO ALL HEADS OF STATE AND HEADS OF GOVERNMENT Date : 25 January 2009 Date :31 January 2009

Subject: 9th International Conference of Chief Justices of the World- Subject: 9th International Conference of Chief Justices of the World- Request for action on the Resolution passed at the conference. Request for action on the Resolution passed at the Conference Hon'ble Lordship, YourExcellency, Kindly refer to our letter regarding invitation to Your Lordship for Greetings to YourExcellency and to all the brothers and sisters of your great participation, as Guest of Honour, in the 9th International Conference of country. I wish a very Happy New Year and Pray for Peace, Prosperity and Chief Justices of the World. The Conference was held as scheduled on 12th Development in Yourgreat country. to 15th December, 2008 at World Unity Convention Center of the City This is in continuation of our letter dated 19th February, 2008 with which we had forwarded to Your Excellency a copy of the Resolution passed unanimously by Hon'ble Montessori School, Lucknow, and was attended by 72 Chief Justices and Chief Justices and Judges at the 8th International Conference of Chief Justices of the Judges from around the world. A list of the participants is enclosed World, with request to take action as per contents of the Resolution. I do hope that the herewith for your kind information. A brief 'Pictorial Report' covering some Governmentofyourcountrymusthavegivenseriousconsiderationthereon. of the events of the Conference can be viewed at Your Excellency, you are well aware that the present world scenario presents http://www.cmseducation.org/ article51/newgalary /phpslideshow.php a grim picture, as there are very many problems which endanger the very 2. The Chief Justices and Judges went to Agra City from New Delhi on existence of human species, flora and fauna and all life on earth. On one hand, 10th December, 2008 to visit one of the seven wonders of the World 'The scientific and technological advancement and globalization have opened new vistas, on the other hand, it has created many problems which are multiplying Taj Mahal', and other places of historical importance. On the following faster than the efforts to contain them. The present economic recession is day after paying tributes to the memory of Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat, affecting all countries of the world from which if transpires that no country can live New Delhi, a civic reception was given to them by the International in isolation in the present era. Global warming and climate change, lawlessness Bench and Bar Association, New Delhi. In the late evening on the same and terrorism, ethnic and civil wars, nuclear proliferation are matters of global date, Her Excellency Mrs Pratibha Devisingh Patil, the President of concern, besides poverty, hunger, disease, drugs and many other problems. All India, gave a reception to the delegates at the President's House, New global problems require global solutions. Delhi. It is incumbent upon us to provide a safe and secure future for humanity, especially children who are common denominator for all nations, including 3. The delegates arrived in Lucknow by morning flight on 12th December, children of your own nation. It is our bounden duty and obligation to preserve where, after their Registration, a Press Conference was held. A grand this world for the sake of children and future generations. They have a right over cultural presentation was made by the students of CMS in the evening us, and on that foundation we have got to be acting as trustees and to see that in honour of the members of World Judiciary. From 13th to 15th no more destruction and wars take place and all other problems which threaten December, 2008 the participants made their presentations in the form the very existence and survival of humankind are tackled so that we are able to of speeches in the Plenary Sessions. Besides, in the evening of 13th and pass on to our children a brighter inheritance than that which was bequeathed to us. It is in this background that we have been holding 'International 14th December, after Plenary Sessions, meetings of two Working Conferences of Chief Justices of the World' to deliberate on the issue of a safe Groups were held. The Working Groups, after detailed deliberations, and secure future for humanity. We believe that the judges with their dedication prepared a Resolution and placed it before the General Body in the to justice, impartiality and regard to universal values and law are highly Plenary Session on 15th December, 2008. The Resolution was passed esteemed and trusted by all sections of society and, therefore, their well unanimously, a copy of which is attached. This Resolution also seeks to considered impartial views in the matter will have wider affect and must be re-affirm earlier Resolutions passed in previous Conferences held in valued. 2006 and 2007, on which action was taken as required therein. A letter The Judges in the International Conferences of Chief Justices have passed was sent to the U.N. Secretary General. Letters were also sent to all Resolutions for having enforceable international (world) law and for strengthening international organization, that is U.N.O. and empowering Heads of State and all Heads of Government for action as required in International Court of Justice. This may also mean creation of a new world order the Resolution (Lucknow Declaration - 2007). to be able to address present day global problems in an effective manner. This 4. Under the Resolution passed at the 9th International Conference of will bring about an atmosphere of peace which may be termed as 'Lesser Peace.' Chief Justices of the World, the Chief Justices are required (1) 'to work We believe that this will not be enough and it would then be necessary that, to make peace, human rights and cross-cultural education an essential for creating real world unity and world peace, people become peace conscious part of the school curricula throughout the world' and (2) 'to endeavour and create an atmosphere of universal brotherhood and love. This will bring to make education in International Law an essential requirement of law about 'Greater Peace'. The Judges at the 9th International Conference of Chief Justices of the World also felt an urgent need for peace and security and have courses as well as of continuing judicial training'. These resolutions unanimously passed a Resolution, a copy of which is attached herewith for your will, I hope, ensure a better and more peaceful future and will be a step kind perusal. forward in uniting people of the world. I, therefore, humbly request you The 9th International Conference of Chief Justices of the World was held at to kindly take up this matter with the Government of your country to Lucknow on 12 to 15 December, 2008 and after detailed deliberations in suitably amend the school curricula so as to include therein peace, Working Groups it has been resolved - human rights and cross-cultural education an essential part of 1.'to work to make peace , human rights and cross-culture education an education. I also request you to take up with the Government of your essential part of the school curricula throughout the world' and country, the matter of making education in International Law an 2.'to endeavor to make education in International Law an essential essential requirement of law courses and of judicial training. Since you requirement of law courses as well as of continuing judicial training.' have the force of the Resolution of the members of World Judiciary The above resolutions will, I hope, create a better understanding and a more peaceful future. It will be a step forward in uniting people of the world. passed at the 9th International Conference of Chief Justices of the Therefore, I humbly request you to kindly give a serious thought to these World, I am sure, you will be able to persuade the Government of your resolutions and get the curricula for all schools of your nation suitably amended country to agree on these issues. so as to include therein peace education, human rights education and cross- 5.The problem of global warming and climate change has become a very cultural education as essential parts of education. I also request you to kindly serious threat to the existence of mankind and, therefore, it needs to be direct concerned authorities to make suitable amendments for making addressed now, otherwise it may be too late. Keeping this in view, education in International Law an essential requirement of Law courses and of Judicial Training. Hon'ble Judges have at the 9th International Conference of Chief Your Excellency, you are aware that the problem of global warming and climate Justice, also resolved 'to endeavour to make degradation of the change has become a serious threat to the existence of humankind and needs to environment universally recognized as a crime against humanity'. I, be addressed now, otherwise it may be too late. It is incumbent on all nations to therefore, request you to prevail upon the government of your country check degradation of environment. Therefore, the Judges at the said conference to enact law accordingly or amend existing law, as the case may be. have also resolved 'to endeavor to make degradation of the environment 6.Since Your Lordship, and all members of world judiciary , are cream of universally recognized as a crime against humanity.' I am well aware that this intelligentsia and are dedicated to justice, human rights, universal needs a strong political will. However, I am sure that you would kindly give it a serious consideration in the interest of survival of humanity and get law enacted values and law, your views shall carry weight and shall be able to or to get existing law amended, as the case may be. persuade the government of your country to take action as required in Your Excellency, you are aware that present situation is stark and dreadful the Resolution. I shall be highly obliged if you very kindly intimate and needs action now. I personally believe that combined political will alone action taken on the Resolution, so that the same may be placed before can change the situation. If Heads of all nations of the world can come together the 10th International Conference of Chief Justices of the World on a common platform and discuss issues in a congenial atmosphere in the proposed to be held at Lucknow, India, on 11th to 14th December, 2009. interest of humanity, this beautiful planet - Earth can be saved. History will With highest regards, remember them for all time to come. I humbly request Your Excellency to give it a serious thought and I shall be highly obliged for your reaction in this regard, Yours sincerely, With highest regards, Yours sincerely,

(Jagdish Gandhi) Founder-Manager of (Jagdish Gandhi) Founder-Manager, CMS & City Montessori School, Lucknow Convener of 9th International Conference & Convenor of the International Conferences of Chief Justice of the World of Chief Justices of the World

O my God ! give me strength so that I may (A) Explore the unexplored fields of (1) Education (ii) Religion & (iii) Law & Justice(B) Attain the unattained goals of (i) Education (ii) Religion & (iii) Law & Justice which is to establish UNITED DIVINE CIVILIZATION on Earth in place of Rapidly Increasing, disunited, lawless, unjust & SATANIC CIVILIZATION – CMS, Laureate of 2002 UNESCO Prize for Peace Education 27 IMPACT OF THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES OF CHIEF JUSTICES OF THE WORLD ON CMS STUDENTS (organised by City Montessori School, Lucknow on Article 51 of the Constitution of India)

The day was gratifying as every person taught us about peace each other. Effective steps should be taken to prevent child labour. education. We learned the importance of peace and also that we are all Immediate efforts should be made to tackle terrorism. Efforts should be brothers or sisters of the world. Listening to them was enlightening because made to establish peace and unity in the world. everyone told us the facts about the prevailing situation of strife in the world. — Shubham Anand, VIII C We learned about peace and brotherhood. The 9th International Conference CMS Rajajipuram Campus of Chief Justices was a well thought out convention. F - 355/139/4, Murau Tola, Alam Nagar, RJPM, Lucknow — Nupur Jain, VIII A Tel: 2413396 (December 14, 2008) CMS Gomti Nagar Campus 3/120, Vivek Khand, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow The conference was very informative. We learned several things Tel: 4017943 (December 14, 2008) that should be known to all children. It was a nice way to inform children of the good and novel ways to serve humanity. The judges did assure us of taking The 9th International Conference of Chief Justices of the World on important steps for a bright future of children. The importance of peace and Article 51 of the Constitution of India (The World Judiciary Summit, 2008) is unity was also brought forth. an educational summit in which all the students got to learn something or the — Akansha Srivastava, VIII A other. I wish to thank Mr Jagdish Gandhi who organizes these conferences CMS Rajajipuram Campus every year. This conference seeks to empower the International Court of C-5482, Sector 12, Rajajipuram, Lucknow Justice to safeguard the future of the world's two billion children and Tel: 9450391699 (December 14, 2008) generations-yet-to-be-born. — Rituraj Mishra, VIII B The Chief Justices told us how to achieve world peace. They said that CMS Gomti Nagar Campus there should be no discrimination among the children of the world because 3/136, Vishesh Khand, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow the children are the future of the world. There can be no peace without Tel: 9936327617 (December 14, 2008) justice. All the nations of the world should be treated as members of one family. The judges also discussed the issues of the accumulation of nuclear The speakers were outstanding legal luminaries. We learned about weapons and protection of the rights of children and to promote sustainable child labour in the Republic of Kazakhstan and about discrimination between development. All the citizens of the world belong to one family and are like blacks and whites in South Africa. The world needs peace and our founder brothers and sisters. Every one of us should live happily in peace. manager Mr Jagdish Gandhi is promoting it. Ms Galina Moroaora said a lot — Anjali Gautam, VIII A about child labour and exploitation of children. I personally feel that child CMS Rajajipuram Campus labour should be stopped. I thank the school for giving me this opportunity to F-1/20, MIG Rajajipuram, Lucknow (December 14, 2008) come here. — Atishay, VIII B Attending the conference and listening to speeches of judges from CMS Gomti Nagar Campus Turkey, USA and other countries was a great experience. Speeches delivered 5/514, Viram Khand, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow by the judges were quite informative and knowledgeable. There was an Tel: 94151909050 (December 14, 2008) interactive question and answer session where we got the answers to our questions from the judges. The speeches were informative about their It was an excellent conference. We learned about several ways of countries as well as our country. We thank our manager Mr Jagdish Gandhi maintaining peace among people of the world because we are one and the for inviting us. We enjoyed it. world is one. The dignitaries from different countries of the world told us — Shivangi Pandey, VIII A about the advantages of democracy and world parliament. They told us that CMS Mahanagar Campus there is one God and all of us are brothers and sisters of global family. We are C-93, Sarvodaya Nagar, Near Choti Masjid, Lucknow created by God in his own image. The speeches given by them have proved Tel: 2348233 (December 13, 2008) highly educative to me. —Shivam Yadav, VIII F The conference was very nice and meaningful. We got to learn CMS Gomti Nagar Campus about human rights, grass root movements and the role of the civil society. It 3/361, Vishal Khand, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow was a great honour listening to eminent judges. The basic need of the society Tel: 9415563792 (December 14, 2008) is world peace and sustainable development. We must empower the International Court of Justice to safeguard the future of the world's two The main aim of the conference was to make the people realise their billion children and the generations-yet-to-be-born. obligations. People should stand together against terrorism so that today's — Anshu Yadav, VIII A generations as well as the generations-yet-to-be-born can be made secure. CMS Mahanagar Campus We should live in unity and peace because this is the only way of ensuring the 324, Sector 8, Patel Nagar, Lucknow world's happiness and prosperity. Tel: 9953394499 (December 13, 2008) — Anshita Verma, VIII B CMS Rajajipuram Campus Tel: 9450663331 (December 14, 2008) It was a very good conference. It opened the eyes of people. It gave the message of love and peace in society. The theme of the conference was The issues of war, destruction and efforts underway in planet earth very nice. The concept of organizing the conference was a good one. The were discussed in the conference. We learned that all individuals do not have conference had judges from different countries, such as Germany, India and equal rights. Every individual must be given equal rights. The law must apply US. equally to everyone. The conference also apprised us about the importance — Siddhartha, VIII A of peace for survival of the world. CMS Mahanagar Campus — Shreya Saxena, VIII C 92/A, Faizabad Road, Lucknow CMS Rajajipuram Campus Tel: 2782785 (December 13, 2008) 356/340/1375, RJPM, Mohaan Road, Alam Nagar, Lucknow Tel: 9307237454 (December 14, 2008) The conference was really good. I liked it. It gave us picture of the plight of humanity. The discussion on children's future would help to improve I am satisfied by the points and comments made by the judges. They their lot. Now I understand the need for peace and harmony. I came to know emphasized peace and harmony among all nations. All nations should help about different cultures and spiritual values of the people of the world.

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Democracy and world parliament is the need of the hour.The conference was the poor and the needy. After attending the conference I felt that 'Sharing is a good experience. caring' and worth being called a good human being. — Aditya Majeley, VIII F — Shubhangi Pujari, IX B CMS Mahanagar Campus CMS Mahanagar Campus 2/32, Vishal Khand, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow 82/41A, Pant Nagar, Khurram Nagar, Lucknow Tel: 9415012116 (December 14, 2008) Tel: 3236026 (December 13, 2008)

Attending the conference was useful for us. We came to know about The conference will help to change the situation in the world.I many things that we were unaware of. It was a great experience. I got to know believe ademocratic world government will be formed one day, which will rid of the many problems in the world. We were told about many legal and illegal the world of nuclear weapons. The future of the world's two billion children practices in the world. It was not merely a show. It gave us important tips and and the generations-yet-to-be-born shall be safeguarded. information. It drew attention towards war and peace in the world. This — Ayush Agarwal, IX A should be organised at regular intervals, at least three or four times a year. CMS Mahanagar Campus M-47, Sanjay Gandhi Puram, Faizabad Road, Lucknow — Akash Bhushan, IX D Tel: 9336699512 (December 13, 2008) CMS Rajendra Nagar Campus I, 288 MIG, Ram Nagar, Lucknow The conference emphasised the need for unity and peace in the world. All nuclear weapons should be banned. Countries like US should We got to understand that we are the future of the world and we can dispose of their nuclear weapons. An International Court of Justice should collectively make an effort to solve the problems of the world. Let us eradicate start working to decide on all important matters like terrorism and economy. crimes and bring peace in the world. Though the nations of the world realized The world is one. It should not remain divided. the mistake of First World War, yet they did not prevent the Second World — Gaurav Mishra, IX A War. For preventing further wars, terrorism and crimes, unity of the world CMS Kanpur Road Campus should be established. Hence International Law is imperative. Sector M-326, Aashiana, Lucknow — Prachi Jain, IX C Tel: 2435600 (December 13, 2008) CMS Rajendra Nagar Campus I, 369-A, Moti Nagar, Lucknow I gained much knowledge from the conference. The speeches of the Tel: 2691234 (December 13, 2008) chief justices made me aware of the present situation in the world, I learned about the concept of 'Vasudhaiv Kutumbakam' (The whole world is but one The conference was really good and interesting. It was a pleasure to attend family). — Shivanshu Sharma, IX A the conference. The speeches were quite inspiring, outstanding and CMS Kanpur Road Campus excellent. Standing on the stage and expressing the concerns of one's country D-5/4, Bhagwati Vihar, Indralok Colony, Lucknow was a great experience. Such conference should be organised more Tel: 9454503521 (December 13, 2008) frequently. It was a pleasure listening to the speeches at the conference. — Shivani Khanna, IX B The concerns expressed in the conference were genuine. People should also CMS Mahanagar Campus be made aware of the threat to the environment. Natural resources are B-922-A, Sector B, Mahanagar, Lucknow getting depleted day by day,so we should take steps to save environment. Tel: 9415409789 (December 13, 2008) — Tanuj Bharadwaj, IX A CMS Kanpur Road Campus Attending the conference was a great experience. It was great to know that all C-14, Sector-D, LDA Colony, Kanpur Road, Lucknow countries support each other on the issue of world peace. They regard other Tel: 2438568 (December 13, 2008) countries as their own family members. They appear to be concerned about the problems faced by Indians. The speech of the judge from Turkey was The speeches of the judges were very informative. These were based on the problems faced by the contemporary world. World parliament; world religion, marvelous. She suggested some techniques on saving electricity which is the spirituality and culture education, human rights, role of civil society for world major problem of the world. peace and sustainable development were other subjects covered by the — Vishal Tiwari, IX D conference. CMS Mahanagar Campus — Arunima Shilpkar, IX A1 H-24, Police Radio Colony, Mahanagar, Lucknow CMS Kanpur Road Campus Tel: 9415782332 (December 13, 2008) MD1/322/Sector D-1, LDA Colony, Lucknow Tel: 9450116636 (December 13, 2008) Mixing with intelligent and successful people is an honour. This was a very good program and should be attended by all students so that they can It was a wonderful experience. We learnt a lot and came to know learn good things. All the speakers spoke very well. Their speeches were about the main points of all the problems in the world and also the solutions excellent, specially when they discussed issues like global warming and world to them. We got a lot of inspiration how to help people and to sustain peace. We have got very useful and valuable information and have come to international peace and security. Democracy, world parliament, education, know about different countries of the world. I would like to thank Mr Jagdish human rights, global warming, world religion and world culture were some of Gandhi for organizing such a wonderful conference. the other issues which appealed to me the most. — Pragati Mishra, IX A — Neha Gaur, IX C CMS Kanpur Road Campus CMS Mahanagar Campus Sector R-337, Ashiyana Colony, Lucknow S-35/3G, Indira Nagar, Lucknow Tel: 2423500 (December 13, 2008) Tel: 2340754 (December 13, 2008) The speeches were quite inspiring. They made us aware of the I feel honoured and delighted to attend the conference.Iamvery economic problems facing the world. We should use nuclear energy only for grateful to my teachers who brought me here to listen to inspiring speeches economic development and not for killing people. and discussions on a number of international projects related to world unity — Shubra Shukla, IX A and peace. The most important part of the conference was the concern for CMS Kanpur Road Campus

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We are extremely thankful to our school for providing us an The conference enhanced my awareness about the problems faced opportunity to meet honorable chief justices of 84 countries. They told us by the world. One of the chief justices said international cooperation is about what is happening around the world, how we can thwart terrorism and necessary for solving the problems of the world, but this is possible only uproot it. They also told us how children are being exploited and why we when a world government is formed. should live in harmony and peace. — Shivangi Bhalla, XI C1 — Adnan Ahmad, X C CMS Chowk Campus CMS Station Road Campus, Lucknow 12, Napier Road Colony, Part 1, Hardoi Road, Lucknow Tel: 9795774442 (December 14, 2008) The conference is helpful in educating the young students about world peace. It gives the message that we should respect the dignity of human beings. It is high time that we, the youth of today, realise that the so called — Aiman Nazish, X C leaders of the state are untrustworthy. We must now take the responsibility City Montessori School of our safety and the safety of the world. The conference organised by CMS 408, Galaxy Apartment, Hazratganj, Lucknow gave a platform for all the world leaders to sit down and chalk out an enduring Tel: 4074486 (December 14, 2008) solution to the problems faced by the world. Hence, I thank the founder- manager of CMS, Mr Jagdish Gandhi, for having given me an opportunity to I was highly inspired by the conference. We came to know about many new attend the conference and to suggest solution to the problems. educative issues. I consider myself lucky to be a part of this conference. We — Shehzad Haider, XI A came to know about the importance of world unity and peace. It would surely CMS Chowk Campus spread the message of peace and unity to all. 393/71, Hasan Pura, Kashmiri Mohalla, Lucknow — Niyati Srivastava, X A1 Tel: 9415784783 (December 14, 2008) CMS Kanpur Road Campus M-10/C, LDA Colony, Kanpur Road, Lucknow The conference was a great step forward to establish peace in the Tel: 2436531 (December 13, 2008) world. The conference was held to safeguard the future of the world's two billion children and the generations-yet-to-be-born in 200 countries of the The conference has taught us a lot how to conserve our environment and it world. The speeches of the chief justices of the world instilled confidence in also encourages us to spread peace in the world. The conference has opened us that they would work for peace. Our founder-manager Mr Jagdish Gandhi my eyes and I'll now do my best to spread peace and harmony in the world. deserves credit for his initiative in convening the conference of Chief Justices — Riddhima Pathak, X A1 of the world. CMS Kanpur Road Campus — Shahbaz Gaya, XII A1 Type V/1, Airport Colony, Amausi Airport, Lucknow CMS Chowk Campus Tel: 9889158372 (December 13, 2008) Room number 18, Vijay Laxmi Boys' Hostel, Noor Manzil Square, Lalbagh, Lucknow The conference was quite educative. The present barbaric scenario requires discussion in conferences like these. The concept of peace and unity was Tel: 9454379265 (December 14, 2008) good. At last the power of world judiciary is being appreciated. — Alok Verma, X A The conference was important to protect children from all kinds of CMS Kanpur Road Campus exploitation. Honourable Justice Vincent A De Gaetano has rightly said that L-II 182, Sector-G, LDA Colony, an investment in the ideals and principles of proof, justice, law and freedom Kanpur Road, Lucknow Tel: 4077162 (December 13, 2008) in the society would definitely bring about a positive change in the world. Family is one of the main elements in protecting a child. It is our duty to It was a great opportunity to attend such an inspiring conference.It appeal against the people who violate the rights of children. We should take was really wonderful to learn so much from the discussions of the learned institutional steps to protect the rights of children. Children are the heritage guests. I was inspired by the speech delivered by the lady who spoke about of the future. I feel proud to be a part of this conference. conservation of energy and the pain our mother earth is bearing due to our — Nupur Agarwal, XI C1 haphazard activities. We were also told about the judicious use of energy CMS Chowk Campus resources by the lady representative of Turkey. It was a great experience 315/169 Bagh Mahanarain, Chowk, Lucknow indeed. Tel: 2256134 (December 14, 2008) — Niharika Mishra, X A1 CMS Kanpur Road Campus We feel proud to have been a part of a conference which laid B-1, 26 Sector D-1, LDA Colony, Kanpur Road, Lucknow emphasis on promoting planetary unity and also the safety and security of Tel: 9450582528 (December 13, 2008) the world's 2 billion children and the generations yet-to-be-born. The conference apprised us about the problems of the world and their solutions. The conference brought about a change in my way of thinking.Itwas — Fizza Rizvi, XI C2 a wonderful approach towards peace. I feel proud to be a part of the CMS Chowk Campus conference. Peer Bukhara, Chowk, Hardoi Road, Lucknow — Ayushi Srivastava, X A1 Tel: 2253057 (December 14, 2008) CMS Kanpur Road Campus 139, Ashram Bapu Road, Vijay Nagar, Lucknow It has been a great experience to be a part of the conference of chief (December 13, 2008) justices of the world. I was deeply influenced by them and their speeches. My The conference was quite enlightening as it gave us knowledge of respect for Mr Jagdish Gandhi has increased manifold after attending the legal systems prevalent in other countries. The main topic of the conference conference. I hope the world will become a better place now. was safeguarding human rights. It also gave us to understand that poverty and — Shubham Nigam, XI A unemployment was the cause of a disunited world. CMS Rajendra Nagar Campus — Arey Shoeb, XI C 110, Guru Gobind Singh Marg, Bherumandi Chauraha, Lalkuan, Lucknow CMS Chowk Campus Tel: 9889603974 (December 13, 2008)

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The conference has had a great impact on the thinking of people. 418/518, Garhee Peer Khan, Thakurganj, Lucknow The conference has created awareness about the perils of global warming Tel: 9236771914 (December 14, 2008) and the harmful effects of ammunition. The conference has created awareness about the dangers of nuclear weapons. Such conferences can The conference was extremely useful to us students as it made us prevent the occurrence of Third World War. broad minded by realizing that the world is after all one family. — Ankit Saxena, XI A — Ayushi Gupta, XII A1 CMS Rajendra Nagar Campus CMS Chowk Campus 6/284, Vineet Khand, (December 14, 2008) Gomti Nagar, Lucknow This conference was a boon for children as it provided them a Tel: 9451123294 (December 13, 2008) chance to understand that people of the world are members of one global family. The programme was very encouraging for students. The programme — Archana Mishra, XII B brought forth awareness of the need for world unity and world peace. The CMS Chowk Campus conference was inspiring to children. 538kh/294 Deen Dayal Nagar, Sitapur Road, Lucknow — Mohammad Tabish, XI C Tel: 9415563483 (December 14, 2008) CMS Rajendra Nagar Campus 292/85B, Haque Manzil, Victoria Street, The conference has motivated us in various ways. We have been Akbar's café, Chowk, Lucknow inspired by the suggestions given by the judges who told us of laws and rights Tel: 9335722366 (December 13, 2008) of children. We would like to attend more of such conferences. — Ankit Singh, XII A2 The conference was inspiring for the youth. It was quite motivating. CMS Chowk Campus It emphasized the need for peace and the need for nipping terrorism into the Opposite Jal Nigam, Thakurganj, Lucknow bud. I feel proud and lucky to be a part of such a conference. The speeches of (December 14, 2008) honourable and respected personalities from all over the world assured us that world unity will be achieved one day. Such conferences should be held at Mr Jagdish Gandhi is a right thinking and daring person. His aim of least 15 times in a year all over the world. organising the International conferences of Chief Justices of the world every — Ayush Singh, XI C year is to make peace acceptable to all. The greatest advantage of being a CMS Rajendra Nagar Campus CMS student is that we know a great deal about other countries as we get S-66, LDA Colony, Aishbagh, Lucknow opportunities of meeting and speaking to their citizens. Tel: 9451246089 (December 13, 2008) — Shivam Agarwal, XII D CMS Station Road Campus The speeches in the conference inspired children to stand united 235 Prabhukuti, Baniya Mohal, Sadar Bazar, Lucknow against terrorism. The conference would lead to the establishment of peace Tel; 9335616124 (December 14, 2008) in the world. — Pratham Sethi, XI C It was a very informative session. We appreciate the speeches of the CMS Kanpur Road Campus high dignitaries who told us about current situation in the world. During the 21, Samar Vihar Colony, Alambagh, Lucknow session, a story was told, 'The Little Black…' which was very informative, Tel: 2455991 (December 14, 2008) interesting and meaningful. It portrays the triumph of idealistic dreams and our social activities. We are privileged to be a part of this global symposium. I am grateful for the opportunity of attending the conference. — Abhishek Tandon, XII D Problems prevailing in the world were discussed in the conference. They CMS Station Road Campus made us aware of the rights of children. I would like to say that the judges of the Supreme Courts of the world are doing a great job in protecting the rights 60/20, Behind Deep Hotel, Hussainganj, Lucknow of children. Tel: 9335392904 (December 14, 2008) — Mitali, XI C CMS Kanpur Road Campus It was a very meaningful interactive session where our efforts were LDS (72), Sachivalaya Colony, Kanpur Road, Lucknow commended by the dignitaries. The conference was both informative and Tel: 2439313 ( December 14, 2008) educative to us students. — Prateek Agarwal, XII A The conference was a most meaningful programme Ihaveever CMS Station Road Campus witnessed. It was a golden opportunity for me to meet and speak to world Radha Kunj, 55, Purana Qila, Lucknow luminaries of law. Tel: 9450439163 (December 14, 2008) — Arpit Singh, XI P CMS Kanpur Road Campus Attending a conference like this was once-in-a-life time experience. A-1413, Sector-I, Aashiana, Lucknow It was a pleasure to listen to the valuable views of eminent international Tel: 2425499 personalities about important issues. The conference was educative to us as it made us aware of the laws — Mohammad Tabish, XII B of different countries. CMS Station Road Campus — Ayush Agarwal, XII A2 221/A Nisar Khan, behind Islamia College, Lalbagh, Lucknow CMS Chowk Campus Tel: 9415753717 (December 14, 2008) 417/91 k Nawazganj, Thakurganj, Lucknow Tel: 9452732031 The conference helped us children to express our views. This was most encouraging to us. CMS is the only school where students are allowed to The conference was a very good educational platform. It enhanced freely participate in discussions of global importance. our knowledge about the world and human rights. — Monika Katiyar, XII B — Sagarika, XII B 551/130 kha, Alambagh, Lucknow CMS Chowk Campus Tel: 9936409095 (December 14, 2008)

Whole humanity is equal, nobody is upper or lower. There should not be any difference on the basis of caste, creed or colour etc. - Gautam Buddha 31 WHY DOES CITY MONTESSORI SCHOOL ORGANISE International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World on Article 51 of the Constitution of India?

Dear Friends, applicable to all the countries and peoples of the world. World Government. Dr. Annan replied that UN was Being the world’s only school to receive the '2002 What is generally referred to as ‘International Law’refers to powerless to do anything, unless its member states UNESCO Prize for Peace Education' and recipient of the conventions and treaties between two or more countries decided to do something. He advised CMS to write to all '2004 Nuclear-Free Future Special Achievement Award' and not to duly enacted ‘International Law’. Moreover, a law Heads of State and Governments coming to the UN and listed by the Guinness Book of World Records as the that does not carry a penalty for its violation cannot be Millennium Summit of September 2000 to come prepared world’s largest school by pupils with a current enrollment of called a law at all. In this sense, there is indeed no to take tough decisions for reforming the UN and making it over 37,000 students, CMS sees itself as the self- international law in the world, in the absence of which there more effective to tackle problems of the 21st century. CMS appointed guardian of the rights and welfare of the world’s is total lawlessness as reflected in the increased instances did write to the world leaders but the leaders gathered at children and generations yet-to-be-born. of international terrorism and stockpiling of weapons of the Millennium Summit failed to take any decision SCHOOL IS THE LIGHTHOUSE OF SOCIETY: CMS mass destruction by various countries of the world. regarding reforming of UN and instead focused only on believes that ‘School is a building with four walls with CHILDREN’S SITUATION IN THE WORLD TODAY: A issues related to their individual countries. The Second tomorrow inside’ and the ‘destiny of a man is shaped in the report of the Washington-based Population Research Millennium Summit held in September 2005 has also failed classroom’. CMS, therefore, upholds that 'a school must Bureau states that over THREE MILLION children die to meet the expectations of reforming the U.N.O. and has act as the Lighthouse of Society to provide meaningful every year due to pollution, while another study by the not taken up important issues like giving us a nuclear-free education, spiritual direction and leadership to students, National Geographic says that over 19,000 children die world. parents and society — and that a modern school must be EVERY DAY due to starvation. Clearly, there is an urgent LOOKING UP TO THE WORLD JUDICIARY: Having concerned with the affairs of the age. Hence, this is a CMS need for immediate action to safeguard the rights of the failed to elicit support from world leaders, CMS then initiative on behalf of the world’s two billion children and world’s children. decided to approach the World Judiciary for supporting the future generations. Now a new, more deadly threat to the safety and security of children's appeal for peace and a safe future and started CMS IS TRYING TO ACHIEVE THE GOAL OF children all over the world has emerged in the form of organizing annual conference of Chief Justices of the ‘VASUDHAIV KUTUMBAKAM’ : (The earth is but one international terrorism—particularly in view of the reported World. The first conference was attended by delegates of 8 country and mankind its citizens) CMS was established 50 attempts of terrorist groups to obtain some of the over countries, the second by delegates of 14 countries, the years ago, in 1959, with the vision of making children 36,000 strong nuclear stockpile of warheads and the threat third by delegates of 22 countries, the fourth by delegates spiritually aware and for implanting in their tender hearts of a third world war intensified by the fear psychosis. of 30 countries, the fifth by delegates of 52 countries, the the ideas of world unity and world peace based on the Countries are spending precious resources on arms and sixth by delegates of 64 countries and seventh by ancient Indian philosophy of'VasudhaivKutumbakam' , that armaments even as their citizens suffer from lack of clean delegates of 86 countries and the eight and ninth by is, the Earth is but one country and mankind its citizens. drinking water and health benefits. delegates of numerous countries. Therefore, for the School's motto, we selected the words ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT CANNOT BE SUPPORT OF WORLD JUDICIARY CAN HELP CREATE ‘Jai Jagat’ (Glory be to the World) which was coined by SEPARATED BY NATIONAL BOUNDARIES: Since A NEW ONE-WORLD ORDER: We believe that world Mahatma Gandhi and propounded by his disciple Saint ecology and environment cannot be separated by national Judiciary is the last hope of humanity's survival. Only the Vinoba Bhave. Consequently, CMS strives to teach every boundaries, we need to have an ‘Enforceable International support of the World Judiciary can create a favourable student the lofty ideals of the oneness of God, unity of Law’which is applicable to, and binding on, all the countries climate for the formation of a duly constituted World humankind, universal brotherhood, world unity and world and peoples of the world in order to ensure that coming Parliament empowered to enact Enforceable International peace, in addition to the teaching of the prescribed school generations inherit a safe and healthy ecology and a laws, a World Government to implement these laws, and a syllabus. peaceful world. Children are the most powerful common World Judiciary to dispense justice and decide disputes A MODERN SCHOOL MUST CONCERN ITSELF denominator of any country and of the world and their under the law.The very survival of life on our planet is under WITH THE AFFAIRS OF THE AGE: In this age of cause is most important. All need to come together to the threat. Whether the unification of humankind will happen globalization, no person or society can live in isolation. ‘Peace Table’ in the right frame of mind to reach a after unimaginable horrors precipitated by humanity’s Events in various parts of the world affect their life, even if consensus on the necessary agreements for ensuring a stubborn clinging to the old patterns of behaviour, or is to be such events like war or low intensity conflicts or peaceful world. embraced now by an act of consultative will is a choice environmental degradation, take place in far off areas or UNO NEEDS TO BE STRENGTHENED FOR EFFECTIVE before all. countries. For example, deforestation in a country is bound AND CONSTRUCTIVE ROLE : The United Nations has MEANINGFUL EDUCATION IS A POWERFUL to affect not only the climate of a neighbouring country, but not achieved objectives for which it was formed. In the last INSTRUMENT OF TRANSFORMATION: Danger of a will also disturb the environmental balance of the world, six decades of its existence, the UN has seen more people nuclear world war is looming large above our heads. Low resulting in climatic changes and adversely affecting die in numerous wars all over the world than in both the intensity civil wars in various parts of the world, ever rainfall. Besides, since the economies of various countries World Wars combined. The UN also saw the nuclear increasing international terrorism, environmental are interdependent, especially in view of quick means of countries build up massive stockpiles of nuclear weapons, degradation and economic exploitation by advanced transportation and even quicker means of communication, said to be over 36,000 warheads strong and over 80 countries are affecting individual lives on all continents. On every person is affected by events like wars, conflicts and countries have stockpiles of chemical and biological the one hand, huge resources are being squandered on acts of terrorism. weapons. Even though the UN has many achievements to research, development and manufacture of advanced OVER THE YEARS THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN HAVE its credit, in the ultimate analysis, it has fallen far short of weapons of mass destruction, and on the other hand, a VISITED CMS AND EXPRESSED APPREHENSIONS the expectations of its founding fathers.The basic need of a major part of humanity is living in want and hunger, poverty, ABOUT THEIR FUTURE: Over the years, thousands of civilized society is peaceful and safe future for its children. disease and in insanitary conditions and misery. Children children have been coming to CMS from different parts of This can best be achieved by strengthening the U.N.O. and remain without shelter. They have no access to proper India and abroad to participate in the various international empowering the International Court of Justice. clothing, food and education. They are constantly abused educational events along with the children of CMS. During IDEA OF A WORLD EXECUTIVE IS TIMELY: In order to and forced to work as labourers and soldiers in armed the course of these interactions, many children have foster respect for International Law, we first need to have conflicts.All this needs to be changed. presented their views and expressed apprehensions about ‘International Law’ enacted by a duly constituted law- EDUCATION MUST ALSO ACT AS A POWERFUL their future. These apprehensions of children and their making body like a World Parliament which alone can have INSTRUMENT OF SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION: CMS aspirations to do something about it inspired and motivated the authority to enact ‘International Law’that can be equally believes that at a certain moment in history, education must the CMS family to strive for international peace and applicable to all the peoples and countries of the world. It is also act as a powerful instrument of profound social security in order to safeguard the future of the world's two also necessary to have a world executive, that is, a World transformation.And that such a moment has now arrived in billion children and generations yet-to-be-born. Government to enforce such a law. It may be pointed out human history. CMS believes that a modern school must IMPLICATIONS OF ARTICLE 51 OF THE here that many great leaders and thinkers of the 20th act as a 'Lighthouse of Society' providing meaningful CONSTITUTION OF INDIA: Here it would be pertinent to Century, Albert Einstein, Jawahar Lal Nehru, Winston education, spiritual direction and leadership to students, recallArticle 51 of the Constitution of India which, inter alia, Churchill, Peter Ustinov, Robert Muller, Emery Reeves and parents and the society and must concern itself with the provides, “The State shall endeavour to ... foster respect for Sri Aurobindo have supported the concept of a World affairs of the age and, therefore, CMS as the self appointed International Law.” It should be noted that Article 51 of the Government. custodian of the welfare of two billion children and Constitution of India says “the State ‘shall’ endeavour,”. It WHY CMS LAUNCHED THIS CAMPAIGN FOR generations yet-to-be-born has taken upon itself to make does not state that the state ‘may’ or ‘should,’ implying that CHILDREN'S SAFE FUTURE: As a Guinness World an earnest effort to enlist worldwide support to safeguard the State has to endeavour and therefore, we have no Record holder and UNESCO Peace Education laureate, the future of world's two billion children. choice in this regard. Moreover, the word ‘State’ denotes CMS sees itself as the self-appointed advocate and the government, and each and every citizen of India who custodian of the rights and welfare of world's two billion owes allegiance to the Constitution of India. children and generations yet-to-be-born. It was for this THERE IS NO ENFORCEABLE INTERNATIONAL LAW reason that CMS students collected nearly 100,000 TODAY: The fact is that there is no enforceable signatures in 1999 on an appeal asking UN Secretary — Jagdish Gandhi international law existing in the world today that is equally General Dr. Kofi Annan to initiate steps for formation of a Founder- Manager, City Montessori School (CMS) Lucknow, India & Convener, International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World

Social responsibility of a modern school is to unite the disunited world – CMS, Laureate of 2002 UNESCO Prize for Peace Education 32 AN APPEAL ON BEHALF OF TWO BILLION CHILDREN OF THE WORLD AND GENERATIONS YET-TO-BE-BORN TO HER EXCELLENCY THE PRESIDENT OF INDIA TO ACT ON ARTICLE 51 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA TO SAFEGUARD THEIR FUTURE 24-09-2009 Copies to: 1. H.E. Vice-President of India & Chairman, Rajya Sabha; and all To, Hon'ble Members of Rajya Sabha H.E. Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil 2. Hon'ble Prime Minister & Hon'ble Ministers of Government of India 3. Hon'ble Speaker, Lok Sabha & Hon'ble Members of Lok Sabha President of The Republic of India 4. H.E. the Governors & Hon'ble Chief Ministers all States & Territories Rashtrapati Bhawan 5. Hon'ble Leaders of all political parties of India New Delhi 6. Hon'ble MLAs & MLCs of all the States of India Subject: Request to ponder over Article 51 of the Constitution of HANDS OF THE PEOPLE TO MEASURE THE PERFORMANCE India and to understand its real purpose and implications and act as OF THE GOVERNMENT. THEREFORE, THE GOVERNMENT per the provision in the Constitution and ruling of the Supreme SHOULD KEEP THESE PRINCIPLES IN VIEW WHILE Court of India to ensure a safe future for the 2 billion children of the FRAMING LAWS AND PLANNING ITS ACTIVITIES AND world and generations yet-to-be-born; and to summon a meeting of Heads of State, Heads of Government, Monarchs and Chief Justices ACTIONS AS THESE PRINCIPLES ARE FUNDAMENTAL IN of all countries of the world to achieve the objectives of the said THE GOVERNANCE OF THE COUNTRY AND IT SHALL BE Article, especially in view of the present world scenario. THE DUTY OF THE STATE TO APPLY THESE PRINCIPLES IN MAKING LAWS. 24-09-2009 The world's problems need immediate redressal. India should take YourExcellency, Kindly permit me to thank Your Excellency for referring my petition dated 27-07-2009, regarding my request to Your Excellency to call a meeting of world leaders under Your Excellency's leadership, to the Prime Minister's Office. Your Excellency's Secretariat sent this petition to the Prime Minister's 0ffice vide communication serial number P1-B/7470 dated 10-08-2009. I am also very humbled to learn that the petition was considered by the Prime Minister's Office and has now been returned to Your Excellency's Secretariat for "action as appropriate" vide letter PMO, ID No. 23/3/2009-PMP-1/87224 dated 11-09-2009. I too have received a copy of this letter on 23-09-2009 which is reproduced in the right-hand column. Article 51 of the Constitution of India states: The State shall endeavour to: (a) promote international peace and security, (b) maintain just and honourable relations between nations, (c)foster respect for international law ...; and, (d) encourage settlement of international disputes by arbitration. Before I make my submission with regards to our request, the following 5 points which are relevant to consideration for action on Article 51 of the Constitution of India, may kindly be noted: (i) ARTICLE 51 IS IN PART IV OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA WHICH CONTAINS DIRECTIVE PRINCIPLES OF STATE POLICY. FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS ARTICLE, THE DEFINITION OF 'THE STATE' AS GIVEN IN ARTICLE 36 IN PART IVREAD WITH ARTICLE 12 IN PART III, STATES THAT "UNLESS THE CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES, 'THE STATE' INCLUDES THE GOVERNMENT AND PARLIAMENT OF INDIA AND THE GOVERNMENT AND THE LEGISLATURE OF EACH OF THE STATES AND ALL LOCAL OR OTHER AUTHORITIES WITHIN THE TERRITORY OF INDIA OR UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA.” (ii) THE WORD 'SHALL' HAS BEEN USED IN ARTICLE 51 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA INSTEAD OF 'SHOULD' OR 'MAY', AND, THEREFORE, BINDS THE STATE TO TAKE ACTION ON the lead as it has done with non-violence! India has to play an THE SAID ARTICLE. important role in uniting the world. The above points are explained (iii) ARTICLE 31-C, ADDED BY THE CONSTITUTION (25TH below: AMENDMENT) ACT,1971,SEEKS TO UPGRADE THE (i) ARTICLE 51 IS IN PART IV OF THE CONSTITUTION OF DIRECTIVE PRINCIPLES. IF THE DIRECTIVE PRINCIPLES INDIA WHICH CONTAINS DIRECTIVE PRINCIPLES OF AIM AT PROMOTING THE LARGER INTEREST OF THE STATE POLICY. SOCIETY, THE COURTS WILL HAVE TO UPHOLD THE CASE For the purpose of this Article, the definition of 'the State' as given in IN FAVOUR OF DIRECTIVE PRINCIPLES IN CASE OF Article 36 inPART IV read with Article 12 in PART III, states that CONFLICT WITH FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS. "unless the context otherwise requires, 'the State' includes the (iv) RULING OF THE SUPREME COURT IN THE KESAVANANDA Government and Parliament of India and the Government and the BHARATI VS. STATE OF KERALA CASE IN WHICH IT IS RULED Legislature of each of the States and all local or other authorities THAT 'MORAL RIGHTS' EMBODIED IN PART IV ARE AS within the territory of India or under the control of the EQUALLY ESSENTIAL FEATURE OF THE CONSTITUTION AS Government of India.”Therefore, it is the responsibility of the 'the FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND ARE FUNDAMENTAL IN THE State' – the Government of India, to take action to fulfill the GOVERNANCE OF THE COUNTRY AND ALL THE ORGANS OF responsibility of making'endeavour' for international peace and THE STATE ARE BOUND TO ENFORCE THOSE DIRECTIONS. security to ensure a safe and secure future for 2 billion children of the (v) THE DIRECTIVE PRINCIPLES ACT AS A CHECK ON THE world and generations yet-to-be-born. GOVERNMENT; THEORIZED AS A YARDSTICK IN THE contd... on page 34 VENGEANCE: Vengeance is blameworthy because through vengeance no good result in gained by the avenger. 33 PEACE IS THE BY- THE WORLD WILL BE UNITED WORLD UNITY IS 'PRE-REQUISITE' for world peace. THE FRUIT OF WORLD PRODUCT OF UNITY. THROUGH THE THREAD An urgent meeting of all world leaders at New Delhi without the PEACE WILL GROW ON THE OF WORLD LAW. involvement of the United Nations or its system of Veto is the FIRST STEP. TREE OF WORLD UNITY. contd... from page. 33 (ii) THE WORD 'SHALL' IN ARTICLE 51 OF THE IT, THUS, transpires that Article 51 of the Constitution of CONSTITUTION OF INDIA India entails endeavour by the State - The Government of India, to Article 51 of the Constitution of India states: promote international peace and security and such an important The State shall endeavour to: provision can not be ignored. This Article reflects an earnest desire (a) promote international peace and security, of the people of India for World peace and security by avoiding wars (b) maintain just and honourable relations between nations, and conflicts in the interest of entire human race. (c)foster respect for international law ...; and, (1) ASPIRATIONS OF UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY PUT DOWN (d) encourage settlement of international disputes by BY A VETO POWER arbitration. Article 51 acts as a beacon for world peace and security and The words “The Stateshall endeavour ” leave no room for the by drawing inspiration therefrom we, at our end, are propagating Government of India and the State Governments to make any choice, the cause. In this connection we wrote to the UN Secretary General other than the endeavour to achieve the objectives, the purpose and in 1999. The then Secretary-General of the United Nations Dr Kofi the goal of Article 51 of the Constitution of India. Annan in his message of 11th October 1999 sent to me said that the In the aforementioned Article 51, the word 'shall' is the actual world's 3 biggest problems were: catchword and is very important, as it binds the Government of India, (a)“It is shocking to think that almost half of us – three billion out of State Governments and Your Excellency, to achieve the goals of the six billion – are entering the new era in abject poverty, with Article 51. Besides its mandatory effect, the word 'SHALL', used in less than two dollars a day, or less, to live on. That is one thing Article 51 gives strength to it and places on Government of India and we really must change.” State Governments, a responsibility to make an earnest endeavour to (b)“It is also shocking that people in so many places today are achieve the objectives of the said Article. Had it been 'may' or exposed to violence and brutality. The twentieth century has 'should', the provision would not have been binding, but the catch been the most murderous in human history. We must make sure word 'SHALL' denotes that it is the duty and obligation of the twenty-first is more peaceful, and more humane.” Government of India and State Governments to fulfill it. The makers (c)“And it is worrying that the world's climate seems to be of the Constitution of India deliberately used the term 'SHALL'. The changing, in a way, which could destroy the homes and sublime spirit of the Article is to achieve international peace and livelihood of millions. Controlling and managing this process security for promoting larger interest of the society which is may yet prove to be the biggest challenge of all.” possible only by uniting all the nations of the world in the thread of In this regard, Dr Kofi Annan further said: Enforceable World Law. (d)“People all over the world look to the United Nations to protect (iii) ARTICLE 31-C, ADDED BY THE CONSTITUTION (25TH them – from hunger, disease and violence, and natural disasters – AMENDMENT) ACT, 1971, SEEKS TO UPGRADE THE whenever the task seems too big for nations, or regions, to handle DIRECTIVE PRINCIPLES. alone. But we at the United Nations can do nothing alone, either. Article 31-C, added by the Constitution (25th Amendment) Act of Our strength is the strength of our member states, when they 1971, seeks to upgrade the Directive Principles. If laws are made to agree to act together for the common good.” give effect to the Directive Principles over Fundamental Rights, they (e) “Next year, leaders from all over the world will come to New York shall not be invalid on the grounds that they take away the for the Millennium Summit. They will consider the challenges Fundamental Rights. In case of a conflict between Fundamental ahead, and what the United Nations can do to face them. Those Rights and Directive Principles, if the latter aim at promoting leaders will be representing you, the peoples of the United larger interest of the society, the courts will have to uphold the Nations. It is up to you to make sure that they come here firmly case in favour of Directive Principles. resolved to take decisions which can lead to a better life for all of (iv) RULING OF THE SUPREME COURT IN THE KESAVANAND us, and for our children.” BHARATI VS. STATE OF KERALA CASE. Conveying his good wishes to CMS Dr. Kofi Annan stated that "I Fundamental Rights are not absolute and are subject to reasonable am counting on you all." Accordingly, I wrote to all Heads of State restrictions as necessary for the protection of national interest. In and Heads of Government to take positive actions at the theKesavananda Bharati vs. state of Kerala case, the Supreme Court Millennium Summit. ruled that all provisions of the Constitution, including Fundamental However, the leaders of the nations of the world attending the Rights can be amended. It has ruled in Kesavanand Bharati's case Millennium Summit were not even given an opportunity to discuss that 'moral rights' embodied in Part IV are as equally essential or consult on any issue relating to the formation of a "new feature of the Constitution as Fundamental Rights and are international political and economic order of the world" which was fundamental in the governance of the country and all the organs of (1) General Consensus of the 53rd Session of the U.N. General the State are bound to enforce those directions. Assembly dated 10th May 1999 and(2) which was also the (v) THE DIRECTIVE PRINCIPLES ACT AS A CHECK ON THE Declaration of the UN Millennium Forum which was held from 22nd GOVERNMENT; THEORIZED AS A YARDSTICK IN THE to 26th May 2000. But this issue did not find place in the agenda of HANDS OF THE PEOPLE TO MEASURE THE PERFORMANCE the Millennium Summit at the instance of a VetoPower. OF THE GOVERNMENT This short-sighted and unthoughtful action of the Veto Power hurt Article 51 is included in Part IV of the Constitution of India. Part IV me badly and because of this I decided to approach the World pertains to Directive Principles of State Policy, which are directions Judiciary, which I think is the last hope of humanity's survival and given by the people of India in the Constitution of India to the central started organizing International Conferences of Chief Justices of and state governments to nurture and guide the establishment of a the World (World Judiciary Summits) on Article 51 of the just society in the country and in the world. According to the Constitution of India for Uniting the World in order to establish the Constitution, the government should keep these principles in mind rule of law in the world. while framing laws and planning its activities and actions. (2) A LEGACY OF WARS, VIOLENCE, DESTRUCTION AND DEATH The Directive Principles act as a check on the government; Since the Second World War, 199 wars have been fought by 81 theorized as a yardstick by which people can measure performance countries and 69 countries have been the theatres of war (Mr Janez of the government. Article 31-C, added by the Constitution (25th Stanovnik, Paris, UNESCO, 1978). Mr Gil Elliot, who made a valiant Amendment) Act, 1971, seeks to upgrade the Directive Principles. If attempt to count the man-made deaths in 20th century, has found laws are made to give effect to the Directive Principles over out that a total of 110 million people died between 1900 and 1970. Fundamental Rights, they shall not be invalid on the grounds that This figure includes 38 million soldiers. It means that one out of they take away the Fundamental Rights. In case of a conflict every 30 inhabitants on earth was killed through government between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles, if the latter criminality (pages 43-44,' Victims of Politics : The State and Human aim at promoting larger interest of the society, the courts will Rights' by K. Glaser and S. T. Possony, New York, Columbia have to uphold the case in favour of Directive Principles. University Press, 1979). contd... on page 35 VIOLENCE: Resolve confliction in such a way that every body wins and no one loses. 34 PEACE IS THE BY- THE WORLD WILL BE UNITED WORLD UNITY IS 'PRE-REQUISITE' for world peace. THE FRUIT OF WORLD PRODUCT OF UNITY. THROUGH THE THREAD An urgent meeting of all world leaders at New Delhi without the PEACE WILL GROW ON THE OF WORLD LAW. involvement of the United Nations or its system of Veto is the FIRST STEP. TREE OF WORLD UNITY. contd... from page 34 After 1970 there have been more deaths in wars in Middle East strife-torn world for the ultimate objective of human advancement. and African countries. India was no exception, as it has been Clause(c) of the Article enjoins the state 'to foster respect for attacked several times and is subject to cross-border terrorism in international law'. It also follows that international or world law which thousands have been killed. Terrorist attacks on World Trade has to have universal sanction. It needs to be applicable to all Centre, New York, on 11th September 2001, and subsequently, countries and peoples of the world and it must be enforceable. In bombing to contain terrorism in Afghanistan have resulted in order to enforce obedience to such a law, there has to be an killings of a large number of people, including women and children. executive authority and world judiciary to decide on disputes and We are also witness to the war in Iraq and also of subsequent for the interpretation of such laws. “Laws not enforced cease to be killings by suicide squads. Thousands have been killed or maimed. laws and rights not defended may wither away” Directive Use of depleted uranium dust on missile warheads will have Principles for People Welfare(Thomas Moriarty). devastatingeffect not only on the victims but also on future (8) DIRECTIVE PRINCIPLES FOR PEOPLE'S WELFARE generations. Stockpiling of a large number of nuclear armaments, chemical and biological weapons and degradation of ecology and As per the decision of the Supreme Court of India in the environment have created a situation in which future of children is Kesavanand Bharati v/s State of Kerala case and in the context of not safe. Children the world all over are living in appalling Article 31-C, the Directive Principles of State Policy are in the wider conditions. If huge resources spent on armaments are committed to interest of the people of India and therefore, if the need so arises, the their welfare instead, the world would become a different place. same may override the fundamental rights granted to the citizens in (3) ARTICLE 51 AS A BEACON OF HOPE FOR HUMANITY the Constitution of India. It is in this context that we must understand the importance of Article 51 of the Constitution of India. In such world scenario, the spirit enshrined in the provisions of The directive principles of state policy enjoin upon the Government Article 51 of the Constitution of India acts as a beacon of hope.It of India to implement them in letter and spirit as they serve the reflects an earnest desire of the people of India for world peace and interests of the people of India. Therefore, the courts should uphold security by avoiding conflicts and wars in the interest of entire human race. The development of science, technology, transport, the sanctity of Article 51 as it does in case of the fundamental rights communication and information technology, expansion of of the Indian citizens. Therefore, the Government of India must international trade and commerce have brought the world together as implement all the provisions laid down in the directive principles of a 'global village'. All these developments call for a new world order state policy including Article 51 since it seeks the good and the which is possible only by maintenance of world peace and security as welfare of the people. Not only the government of India but also all envisaged in Article 51 of the Constitution of India. the state governments should accept them as the source of its (4) The present problems of the world, like the huge stockpile of welfare policies. Article 51 is one of the most important provisions nuclear armaments, capable of devastating the entire world several laid down in the directive principles of the state policy. times, dangers of low and high intensity wars among nations, (9) The City Montessori School has raised a lone voice not to keep terrorism (including cross-border terrorism), boundary-disputes, article 51 in abeyance any longer. When we say this, we do not ethnic disputes, economic and political problems, environmental mean to attribute any fault to the government of India or to the degradation, pollution, problems of disputes based on religion, etc., governments of the states. The real purpose of drawing attention to which affect the entire humanity, can be solved only by a rational Article 51 is to appeal to both central and state governments to view and awareness, taking into account the enormity of the implement its provisions because they seek the larger interests of present situations and by creating an impartial world body, with the people of India. Almost a decade ago the City Montessori enough legal powers to implement its directives and decisions for School convened the First Conference of Chief Justices of the World the welfare of the entire society. The said Article 51 gives a new to see if Article 51 could serve the larger interests of the people. The vision and such provisions should not only be adopted by all nations conference came to the conclusion that Article 51 would very well in their respective constitutions but every nation must also adhere serve the interests of the people of India and of the world. On the to those provisions, in both spirit and action and in dealings with contrary the people of India would stand to lose if the provisions of other countries. Article 51 were not implemented according to its spirit. (5) THE PHILOSOPHY OF 'VASUDHAIV KUTUMBAKAM' (10) Every citizen of the world is deeply concerned about the ever AND ARTICLE 51 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA growing threat of nuclear weapons. A slight provocation on the part From ancient times Indian philosophy and vision seeks to bring of a thoughtless ruler may ignite the whole world into flames of a humankind to the path of peace, cooperation, co-existence, non- nuclear holocaust. Therefore, it is imperative to establish peace and violence, human dignity and human advancement. India believes in harmony among nations. However, establishment of temporary universality of mankind as one human family (Vasudhaiv peace would not be enough to prevent a nuclear war in the event of Kutumbakam). The provisions of Article 51 of the Constitution of a conflict. Therefore, it is essential that the whole world should India embodies an affirmation of that philosophy and ideals. The unite under one world government. Article 51 of the Constitution of promotion of international peace and security as a constitutional India provides enough food for thought to form a world government directive is a declaration made by the people of India not only for and hence City Montessori School is stressing upon the the welfare of Indian society but indeed for the welfare of implementation of its provisions not only in the Indian context but humanity at large. For every declaration that affects International in the wider context of the whole world. We believe that even the life and International relations, is a declaration made for the veto powers will appreciate the relevance of Article 51 in the welfare of entire world. Constitution of India because it has the power to unite entire (6) The vision given by Article 51 of the Constitution of India for humanity and to convince it for the formation of a world international peace and security also enjoins us all in its clause (c) government, if humanity is to be saved from the catastrophe of a to strive to foster 'respect for international law'. But one can have possible nuclear war. respect for international law if it is based on justice and equality (11) Many problems have cropped up around the world due to the and is enacted by a duly constituted world body having universal thoughtless actions of some leaders who are at the helm of affairs in sanction and which is enforceable on all peoples and nation states. their respective countries. A united world will ignore such vested The present 'so called' international law has no universal sanction interests that are out to destroy this beautiful planet for serving and is not enforceable and, therefore, it has proved to be inadequate their own selfish ambitions. A world government will not allow in as much as it has not been able to solve problems. The result has such crazy people to resort to mischiefs that are harmful to the unity been that big and powerful nations, by violent intimidation and of mankind. Article 51 of the Constitution of India is thus is an ideal imposing sanctions, have only brought misery, hunger, disease and model of human unity and that is the reason why we have been poverty to more people, many problems remain unsolved and are organizing the International Conferences of Chief Justices of the sometimes aggravated. World every year in the month of December in Lucknow, India. (7) ARTICLE 51 ENJOINS RESPECT FOR INTERNATIONAL LAW Victor Hugo said: “There is one thing stronger than all the armies It is obvious therefore, that the provisions of Article 51 of the in the world and that is an idea whose time has come.” Jan Tinbergen, Constitution of India are unique provisions propounding a great Indian philosophy. They create an awareness and they act as a Nobel laureate said: “Mankind's problems can no longer be solved by beacon of hope for the promotion of international peace and national governments. What is needed is a World Government. This can security. They serve as a guideline for framing international law best be achieved by strengthening the United Nations system.” We based on justice, equality, co-existence and human dignity in this believe that this is the idea whose time has come. contd... on page 36 We need to have a new consultative approach to resolve conflict. 35 PEACE IS THE BY- THE WORLD WILL BE UNITED WORLD UNITY IS 'PRE-REQUISITE' for world peace. THE FRUIT OF WORLD PRODUCT OF UNITY. THROUGH THE THREAD An urgent meeting of all world leaders at New Delhi without the PEACE WILL GROW ON THE OF WORLD LAW. involvement of the United Nations or its system of Veto is the FIRST STEP. TREE OF WORLD UNITY. contd... from page 35 (12) TIME TO TAKE SERIOUS NOTE OF THE PROVISIONS OF international terrorism and safeguarding the ecology and the ARTICLE 51 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA environment. The appeal also drew the attention of the UN Secretary- There is no alternative in the present world scenario other than General to Article 51 of the Indian Constitution and urged him to adherence to the provisions and spirit of Article 51 of the Constitution request all governments to add a similar provision in their respective of India. As per the prevailing global situation, this is the right time to constitutions. This appeal was presented on behalf of the children of take serious note of the provisions of Article 51 of the Constitution of the world. India and initiate an appropriate endeavour to achieve its goal of (18) UNITED NATIONS MILLENNIUM SUMMIT OF WORLD World Unity by calling an urgent meeting of the leaders of the world at LEADERS 2000 New Delhi. In the 53rd session of the UN General Assembly (A/53/948), (13) THE WORLD IS HELD HOSTAGE BY THE MONSTERS IT while announcing the thematic framework for the Millennium HAS CREATED Summit, the UN Secretary General's Report in Agenda item 30, dated Today, people all over the world, particularly the children,are 10th May 1999 in Clause 8 in relation to various suggestions relating deeply fearful of their future. Most people are mortally afraid that to development and peace put forth by some of the countries said, 'the the enormous nuclear stockpile of nearly 36,000 warheads, view was also repeatedly expressed that the themes suggested were assembled by the seven nuclear countries, will one day end all life effectively interconnected, and that, therefore, the dimension of a on our planet either in a deliberate war or by accident. The United specific theme should be taken into consideration in the discussion of Nations has proved utterly incapable of stopping this suicidal arms another topic. In particular, it was felt that the selected theme or race. Before the UN came into existence, there was only one themes should emphasize the relationship between development on country, which is USA, which had the Atom Bomb (a toy bomb in one hand, and peace and security on the other. These reflect a comparison to today's massive thermonuclear devices). Today, we common aspiration for world unity and the promotion of development have seven countries with about 36,000 nuclear warheads and the and peace and establishment of a new international political and number of nuclear countries is growing steadily. economic order'. In addition, a very large number of countries have developed (19) PREPARING FOR THE MILLENNIUM SUMMIT: DRAFTING and stockpiled deadly chemical and biological weapons. No THE AGENDA FOR A BETTER TOMORROW FOR HUMANITY country has the technical know-how or enough money to destroy As a prelude to the Millennium Summit of the leaders of the world, these weapons of mass destruction. According to experts, twenty the United Nations organized: times more money and technology will be required to destroy a bomb than was used in its manufacture and just one percent of the (i) A Millennium Assembly - for drafting the Official Agenda existing nuclear stockpile is sufficient to obliterate all life on earth. of the Millennium Summit of World leaders. (14) The City Montessori School, Lucknow, popularly known as (ii) A Millennium Forum - a meeting of NGOs and Civil Society CMS, is recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the organisations of the world to give their suggestions to be included world's largest city-school with over 37,000 students on roll. CMS is in the Official Agenda of the Millennium Summit of World Leaders. also the world's first and the only school to receive the year 2002 - (i) The Millennium Assembly was a meeting of the UN UNESCO Prize for Peace Education of US$ 30,000 (US Dollars Thirty General Assembly explicitly devoted to discussing the challenges Thousand). It is worthy of note that India has received this prize before the United Nations in the 21st century. Its recommendations thrice - General Indar Jit Rikhye in 1985, Mother Teresa in 1992 and were to be a part of the agenda for the Millennium Summit. As City Montessori School in 2002. City Montessori School received stated in the previous paragraph, the UN General Assembly's this prize for World Peace Education it has been imparting for the agenda item 30 of the 53rd session dated 10th May 1999 (clause 8) past fifty years. CMS holds classes from Montessori to Senior supported the formation of a 'New International Political and Secondary level (Class XII) in its 20 campuses in Lucknow. Economic Order'. (15) CMS upholds that 'School must act as a Lighthouse of Society' (ii) The Millennium Forum was a meeting of Civil Society and and provide meaningful education, spiritual direction, guidance Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) held from 22nd May to and leadership not only to students but also to the parents and the 26th May, 2000 at the UN Headquarters in New York.Its 'declaration' society at large, and must concern itself with the affairs of the age. too was to be a part of the Agenda for the First Millennium Summit The present age has many problems like stockpiling of weapons of of World Leaders. I was also invited to present my views at the UN's mass destruction, terrorism, environmental degradation and Millennium Forum before the NGOs and Civil Societies of all nations of climate change, poverty, disease and drugs etc. There is disunity the world. and threat of another world war. We, as the largest school of the (20) CLAUSE-8 RELATING TO ESTABLISHMENT OF 'NEW world, feel that it is the duty of the present generation to bequeath a INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC ORDER' WAS safe and secure future and a better inheritance to future DELETED FROM THE AGENDA generations. CMS is, therefore, trying to create world-wide While attending a dinner for the Indian participants at the awareness for the need for world unity and world peace. We believe Permanent Indian Mission in New York,I came to know that the said that YourExcellency can make valuable contribution in this regard. clause 8 of Agenda item 30 of 53rd UN General Assembly which was (16) The vision and mission of City Montessori School, from its very also named as the UN Millennium Assembly to draft the official inception 50 years ago, is 'Jai Jagat' which means 'glory to the Agenda of Millennium Summit of World Leaders, recommended by world'. This is based on the Indian philosophy of 'Vasudhaiv General Consensus, the establishment of a 'New International Kutumbakam (The entire world is one family). In pursuance thereof, Political and Economic Order,' was later on deleted from the agenda CMS is imparting, besides a value-based quality education, of the Millennium Summit of the World Leaders at the behest of a education of unity and peace to its students. Efforts are continually veto power. This was an unfortunate outcome. Disappointed, I being made to inculcate the message of World Unity and World decided to join the Thematic Drafting Group VI on 'Strengthening Peace to other students of India and abroad who come to and Democratizing the United Nations and International participate in various academic events organized by CMS annually. Institutions'. I proposed the inclusion of the same Clause 8 of the Every year 22 international academic events are organized by CMS, 53rd UN General Assembly for the establishment of a 'New in addition to 3 events for principals and teachers of India and International Political and Economic Order' in the Declaration of abroad for deliberations about new teaching methods and the 'Millennium Forum'. At this Millennium Forum, 1350 innovations in the field of education up to senior secondary level. representatives of over 1000 NGOs and Civil Society organizations (17) THE CHILDREN OF CITY MONTESSORI SCHOOL SEND of more than 100 nations came together to make a declaration to be THEIR PETITION TO THE UNITED NATIONS TO SAFEGUARD put before the Millennium Summit of world leaders to be held from THE FUTURE OF 2 BILLION CHILDREN OF THE WORLD AND 6th to 8th September 2000. Myproposal was placed before the UN GENERATIONS YET-TO-BE-BORN Millennium Forum Conference. It was passed unanimously. The In 1999, CMS students collected nearly 100,000 appeals on said declaration was to be a part of the agenda of the UN's behalf of children of the world, requesting the Secretary-General of Millennium Summit of World Leaders to be held from 6th to 8th the United Nations, Dr Kofi A. Annan, to safeguard the future of the September 2000 at UN Headquarters in New York. world's two billion children by initiating steps to form a World (21) RESOLUTION OF THE MILLENNIUM FORUM IGNORED Government capable of ensuring world peace, eliminating all THUS DAMPENING THE HOPES OF HUMANITY weapons of mass destruction, protecting the people from I feel sad to state that this unanimous resolution of the UN contd... on page 37 There is no glory for him that committeth disorder in the earth after it hath been made so good. 36 PEACE IS THE BY- THE WORLD WILL BE UNITED WORLD UNITY IS 'PRE-REQUISITE' for world peace. THE FRUIT OF WORLD PRODUCT OF UNITY. THROUGH THE THREAD An urgent meeting of all world leaders at New Delhi without the PEACE WILL GROW ON THE OF WORLD LAW. involvement of the United Nations or its system of Veto is the FIRST STEP. TREE OF WORLD UNITY. contd... from page 36 Millennium Forum of NGOs & Civil Society organisations was also (24) After India gained independence from the United Kingdom in again deleted from the Agenda of the Millennium Summit of world 1947, it soon joined the Commonwealth of Nations and strongly leaders at the behest of the same veto power during the 54th supported independence movements in other colonies, like the session of the UN General Assembly held on 8th August 2000, that Indonesian National Revolution. During the Cold War, India is, 4 weeks before the First UN Millennium Summit of World Leaders adopted a foreign policy of not aligning itself with any major power held from 6th to 8th September 2000. The issue of giving to the bloc. Its foreign policy has always regarded the concept of world a 'New World Order', or a 'New International Political and neighbourhood as one of widening concentric circles, around a Economic Order' and Strengthening and Democratizing the UNO central axis of historical and cultural commonalties. The guiding did not come up before the U.N. Millennium Summit of World principles of India's Foreign Policy have been founded on Leaders held from 6th to 8th September, 2000 at UN Headquarters. 'panchsheel', pragmatism and pursuit of national interest. The resolution of the Millennium Forum of NGOs held from 22nd to (25) REACHING OUT TO THE WORLD 26th May 2000 at UN Head Quarters was ignored and with it the As a founder member of the United Nations, India has been a expectations of the people of the world were belied. The expectations of the humanity of the world represented by (1) UN firm supporter of the Purposes and Principles of the United Nations, General Assembly in its 53rd Session and, (2) in the first ever UN and has made significant contributions to the furtherance and Millennium Forum, represented by world's most prominent NGOs & implementation of these noble aims, and to the evolution and Civil Society organizations, were belied by just one Veto Power for functioning of its various specialized programmes. It stood at the selfish ends to maintain its hegemony over all the nations of the forefront during the UN's tumultuous years of struggle against world. It is a paradox that the Charter of the United Nations is in the colonialism and apartheid, its struggle towards global name of 'The Peoples of the United Nations' but every Declaration disarmament and the ending of the arms race, and towards the and Resolution passed by the General Assembly and the Security creation of a more equitable international economic order. At the Council does not have the sanctity of being inviolable. This is very first session of the UN, India had raised its voice against because of the Veto Power System and history has time and again colonialism and apartheid, two issues which have been among the proved that there is only one veto power that uses its veto to most significant of the UN's successes in the last half century. India subvert the aspiration and hope of the people of the world. This veto exulted in the UN's triumph. It saw in the UN's victory a vindication power has never been in favour of the establishment of a 'New of the policy relentlessly pursued by it from its initial days at the Political and Economic order of the World' which can only happen by World Forum. India has been a participant in all its peace-keeping the formation of a World Parliament, World Government and World operations including those in Korea, Egypt and Congo in earlier Court of Justice. The United Nations too realizes that it needs to be years and in Somalia, Angola and Rwanda in recent years. India has democratized and strengthened but its hands are tied by the veto also played an active role in the deliberations of the United Nations powers.H.E. A. P.J. Abdul Kalam, the then President of India, had on the creation of a more equitable international economic order. on a visit to Tanzania, said on 11th September 2004, that “there is an Other issues, such as environmentally sustainable development urgent need for both India and Tanzania to work for the and the promotion and protection of human rights, have also been democratization in the functioning of the United Nations and that important focus of India's foreign policy in international forums. there should be no veto - power.” (26) Described by World Trade Organization's (WTO) Chief Pascal (22) I BELIEVE THAT INDIA IS THE ONLY COUNTRY WHICH Lamy as one of the organization's "big brothers", India was CAN UNITE & SAVE THE WORLD instrumental in bringing down the Doha round of talks in 2008. It I, as a conscientious citizen of India believe that the future of all has played an important role of representing as many as 100 the nations of the world is inter-linked. No nation or people can exist developing nations during WTO Summits. Certain aspects of in isolation. Mankind's problems can longer be solved by national India's relations within the subcontinent are conducted through the governments alone and only united action on a global scale can South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). Its provide any hope to this beleaguered world. No nation, however members are Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, militarily or economically strong, can remain untouched by global Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Established in 1985, SAARC problems of international terrorism, global warming, irreversible encourages cooperation in agriculture, rural development, science environmental degradation and world-wide global economic and technology, culture, health, population control, narcotics depression and the fear of a possible Third World War. It is only India control and anti-terrorism. which can guide and inspire the world to come together. (27) INDIA AS A RESPONSIBLE NATION India, the world's largest democracy, is culturally rich and Although India has some traditionally long-running territorial morally strong. The struggle for India's Independence, the challenges disputes with neighboring Pakistan, People's Republic of China, India has faced and the successes it has achieved over the last six Bangladesh, Nepal and Maldives, India has always believed in decades, in the light of its colonial legacy and century-long struggle dialogue to resolve issues rather than resorting to military action. for freedom is an inspiration for the rest of the world. India has India has always exercised tremendous restraint even when the contributed immensely to the development of the Third World by its odds were stacked against it. concept of democracy and civil liberties. India has always fulfilled its responsibility to the international Successive Indian prime ministers and their governments have community extending its unstinting and unconditional support not ensured that there always was consistency in India's foreign policy only when there were crises of all types but even in times of peace over the years and now India's growing international influence have by giving direction and guidance to the world. For example it given it a more prominent voice in global affairs. proved to the world that violence could never hope to achieve what (23) DEFINING INDIA'S CONTRIBUTION Mahatma Gandhi'sAhimsa could. It is impossible to measure the India has a long history of collaboration with several countries contribution of Indian governments to international politics and and is considered a leader of the developing world. India was one of governance. the founding members of several international organizations, most (28) UNITING THE WORLD IS THE EXIGENCY OF THE AGE notably the United Nations, the Non-Aligned Movement, the Asian However, there must be a realization by our government that Development Bank and the G20 industrial nations. India has also played an important and influential role in other international the situation of the world today demands urgent action on their part organizations like East Asia Summit, World Trade Organization, and that India has to play the all important role of uniting the world. IMF, G8+5 and IBSA Dialogue Forum and regional organizations This is the exigency and need of the age. The world is ready to like SAARC and BIMSTEC. India has taken part in several UN entrust India with the responsibility for this gigantic, but not peacekeeping missions and in 2007, it was the second-largest troop impossible task because India already has Article 51 in its contributor to the United Nations. Constitution. It is an indelible and undisputed fact that the spirit of contd... on page 38 Fighting and the employment of force, even for the right cause, will not bring about good results. The oppressed who have right on their side must not take that right by force : the evil would continue. Hearts must be changed. 37 PEACE IS THE BY- THE WORLD WILL BE UNITED WORLD UNITY IS 'PRE-REQUISITE' for world peace. THE FRUIT OF WORLD PRODUCT OF UNITY. THROUGH THE THREAD An urgent meeting of all world leaders at New Delhi without the PEACE WILL GROW ON THE OF WORLD LAW. involvement of the United Nations or its system of Veto is the FIRST STEP. TREE OF WORLD UNITY. contd... from page 37 the provisions of Article 51 as enshrined in the Constitution of India, (32) THE NEED FOR A 'NEW POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC act as a beacon and reflect an earnest desire of the people of India ORDER OF THE WORLD' for world peace and security by avoiding conflicts and wars in the It is thus clear that there is an urgent need to save humanity from interest of entire human race. This is reflected in the fact that 297 its present condition. It is also equally clear that only 'a new political Chief Justices and Judges of Supreme and Constitutional Courts of and economic order of the world' can eliminate the huge nuclear 83 countries of the world have participated in the International stockpile. It is in this context that Article 51 of the Constitution of India Conferences of Chief Justices of the World on Article 51 of the assumes paramount importance. It can be the starting point for the Constitution of India and have endorsed that the “Need of the hour convening of the conference advocated in this letter. is Enforceable World Law,” and that there should be effective global (33) THE UNITED NATIONS: PROMISING MUCH BUT governance. DELIVERING LITTLE (29) In this period of rapid and continuing change, the world must The United Nations has had its share of chances. For all the be capable of responding optimally to new challenges and good it has done all around the world over the years, it has not been opportunities. Thus, the larger effort of building a general very effective in dealing with urgent global issues. Dr. Kofi Annan consensus among all the nations of the world requires an urgent was the Secretary-General of the United Nations in the years meeting of Heads of State, Heads of Government, Monarchs and preceding the United Nations Millennium Summit 2000 for leaders Chief Justices of all the Nations of the World at New Delhi leading to of the world and in the various speeches he gave on different formation of a World Parliament, World Government and World occasions, Dr. Annan underlined the need for nations of the world to Court of Justice which have to be integral aspects of our nation's use the opportunity of the Millennium Summit 2000, to work commitment to ensure that the future of the 2 billion of the children unitedly for the betterment of humanity. Dr Annan replying to my of the world and generations yet-to-be-born is safe. letter dated 1st September 1999 wrote to me on 11th October 1999. (30) UNITY IS THE PRE-REQUISITE FOR WORLD PEACE “Next year, leaders from all over the world will come to New Establishment of International Peace and security is possible York for the Millennium Summit. They will consider the only if there is world unity because world unity is the pre-requisite challenges ahead and what the United Nations can do to face for world peace and security. 'The Fruit of World Peace can grow them. Those leaders will be representing you, the peoples of the only upon the Tree of World Unity'. If there is no unity in the family, United Nations. It is up to you to make sure that they come here there will be no peace in the family. Similarly, when there is no unity firmly resolved to take decisions which can lead to a better life for in the nation, there will be no peace in the nation and if there is no all of us and for our children……. I am counting on you all and I unity amongst nations, there will be no peace in the world. thank you all………” Unity requires two things: (34) The nations of the world did gather for this Millennium Summit (i) A Common Concern & but nothing tangible came out to this largest ever gathering of (ii) A Binding Thread leaders of the world. A unique opportunity for uniting in the name of (i) The two billion children of the world and generations yet- the peoples of the world was lost because one country used its veto to-be-born are thecommon concern for all the nations of the power with impunity with the result that world could not create worldand (ii) Enforceable World Law is the binding thread by consensus on any of the issues which could result in uniting the which the world can be united. world. The present structure of the United Nations demands Therefore, there is need for an enforceable world law and such immediate change in the character of the United Nations. enforceable law can be enacted only by a legally constituted World The world's problems will not wait for the United Nations to Parliament. The United Nations can be strengthened by first put its house in order. Global problems are multiplying faster than democratizing it i.e. by abolition of the Veto Power System. For this the efforts to contain them. Although it has been recognized that to happen an urgent meeting of the leaders of the world is a pre- individual nations are incapable to solve their problems on their requisite. own, still no efforts are being made to tackle these issues on a (31) CALLING A MEETING OF WORLD LEADERS IN NEW global scale. DELHI: A CONSTITUTIONAL MANDATE (35) THE SYSTEM OF VETO IN THE UNITED NATIONS HAS This objective can only be achieved with the help of all the MADE IT INEFFECTIVE AND UNDEMOCRATIC other nations of the world. This meeting should be held in New The United Nations cannot be democratized unless till the time Delhi because: the Veto Power System is not completely removed. And this is not 1. India is the world's biggest democracy now with over 1.1 billion possible and until time as the Charter of the United Nations is not people. amended. In view of Articles 108 and 109 of the UN Charter, no 2. From ancient times, Indian philosophy and vision seek to bring changes in the UN Charter is possible unless the five Veto Powers humankind to the path of peace, cooperation, co-existence, non- (1) USA (2) China (3) Russia (4) France & (5) England agree to such violence, human dignity and human advancement. India changes. The veto powers are reluctant to part with their privilege. believes in the universality of mankind as one human family Therefore, the big question is how to find solutions acceptable to all (Vasudhaiv Kutumbakam). The provisions of Article 51 of the countries or the majority of the countries of the world. A meeting of Constitution of India embody an affirmation of the philosophy world leaders in a truly democratic setup is not possible under and ideals of VasudhaivKutumbakam. the aegis of the United Nations. Therefore, this meeting must be 3. The promotion of international peace and security as a held at a neutral platform, other than the U.N., and for which constitutional directive is a mandate given by the people of India New Delhi will be the most suitable place. Decisions taken at not only for the welfare of Indian society but indeed for the welfare such a platform shall go a long way in addressing major global of entire humanity. Every declaration affecting international problems to bring about everlasting World Unity. peace and international security is a declaration made for the (36) THE WORLD CAN UNITE: EXAMPLE OF EUROPEAN benefit of all mankind and the entire global society. Article 51 is a PARLIAMENT AND THE 'EURO'. constitutional mandate given by the citizens of India to the We have already seen the success of the European Union - a government of India so that it makes appropriate endeavours for union of 27 countries - a shining example of which is one 'European the promotion of international peace and security. Parliament' over and above their National Parliaments and one Therefore, this meeting of World Leaders at New Delhi should common currency of 16 European countries for these nations: the be considered as a mandate and an obligation of the Government of Euro. Some of these nations of the European Union have been sworn India and the State Governments under the Constitution of India. enemies of one another and have been at war at one time or another. contd... on page 39 How is it possible for man to fight from morning until evening killing each other, shedding the blood of their fellowmen; and for what object ?To gain possession of a part of the earth. 38 PEACE IS THE BY- THE WORLD WILL BE UNITED WORLD UNITY IS 'PRE-REQUISITE' for world peace. THE FRUIT OF WORLD PRODUCT OF UNITY. THROUGH THE THREAD An urgent meeting of all world leaders at New Delhi without the PEACE WILL GROW ON THE OF WORLD LAW. involvement of the United Nations or its system of Veto is the FIRST STEP. TREE OF WORLD UNITY. contd... from page 38 People who live in these countries are from different cultures but (41) SHOULDN'T INDIA TAKE A LEAD AS IT HAS DONE WITH they put aside their differences because they have suffered. They ITS MESSAGE OF NON-VIOLENCE! YOUR EXCELLENCY HAS TO know what war is and what it is like to live in perpetual fear. They PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN UNITING THE WORLD have come together and formed a European Parliament because It is only India which can unite and save the world from further they know that it is their inter-generational responsibility to destruction. Being a representative yourself of the people of India, bequeath to future generations a safer future than was bequeathed Your Excellency owes a great responsibility to unite the world with to them. Europe now enjoys peace and prosperity and with no the help of Heads of State, Heads of Government, Monarchs and threat of war within the European Union. The 736 members of the Chief Justices of all the nations of the world by mutual consensus. European Parliament are elected once every five years by voters We request Your Excellency to grant our appeal and summon a right across the 27 Member States of the European Union on behalf meeting of these leaders at New Delhi to consider the issue of of its 492 million citizens. The European Parliament plays an active formation of a new political and economic order leading to the role in drafting of legislation which has an impact on the daily lives establishment of a World Parliament, World Government and a of its citizens of the member countries for example, on World Court of Justice, before it is too late and when nothing can be environmental protection, consumer rights, equal opportunities, done. Article 51 is a beacon of hope for the entire world so India has transport, and the free movement of workers, capital. to take this responsibility upon itself. (37) INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES OF CHIEF JUSTICES OF Baha'u'llah once said: “Consultation bestoweth greater THE WORLD AT LUCKNOW-THE WORLD JUDICIARY awareness and transmuteth conjecture into certitude. It is a shining ENDORSES THE NEED FOR ENFORCEABLE WORLD LAW light which, in a dark world, leadeth the way and guideth. For The International Conference of the Chief Justices of the World everything there is and will continue to be a station of perfection and organised annually by the City Montessori School, Lucknow, India maturity. The maturity of the gift of understanding is made manifest for the last nine years has been a good beginning towards the goal through consultation.” of world unity. These conferences have shown that India must lead (42) NEW POLITICAL & ECONOMIC ORDER OF THE WORLD the world towards the goal of a united world government which will LEADING TO THE FORMATION OF WORLD PARLIAMENT, ensure international peace and security; honourable and just WORLD GOVERNMENT AND WORLD COURT OF JUSTICE relations between nations; respect for international law; and the The formation of a World Parliament, World Government and a settlement of international disputes by arbitration. At these World Court of Justice will not in any way undermine the authority Conferences 297 Chief Justices and Judges of Supreme Courts and of any national government or the national parliament or the Constitutional Courts of 83 countries of the world have national legal system. European Parliament of 27 European participated. They have endorsed that the “Need of the hour is Countries is a model whereby all the 27 Countries have their own Enforceable World Law.” Seven Former Chief Justices of India who Parliament and their own National Governments, and they have have participated in the Conferences in Lucknow have also their own legal systems. Out of the 27 Countries, 16 Countries have endorsed the same view. joined the Euro Currency System and have mitigated their own (38) Some great Indian visionaries had this to say about unity and currencies. This political & economic order is functioning well the role of India in defining the future of the world. Mahatma Gandhi: under the European Parliament. As we all know it were the “A day will come when the world will approach India in its quest for European Countries who fought the First and Second World Wars peace and India will become the light of the world;” Pandit Jawarhalal along with other wars with one another, they made the 20th Nehru:“Either the world will unite or it will perish”; Dr. Bhim Rao Century most brutal and murderous in human history. They have Ambedkar: “Law and order are the medicine of the body politic and now realised the importance of unity and have united in European when the body politic gets sick, medicine must be administered;” Dr. S. Parliament over and above their national Parliaments and now there Radhakrishnan, Former President of India: “There will be one central is no question of any enmity or hatred for each other. Even East and authority to which the instruments of coercion will be surrendered... West Germany, two countries having two different ideologies of and a fraction of the sovereignty of independent nation states will have Communism and Capitalism united in 1990 after 45 years of man- to be given up for the security of the whole world...” Dr. Ram Manohar made division. The same way, now the time has come for the world Lohia, a great socialist leader constituted, 'World Development to unite in one Parliament, World Government and World Court of Council', a step towards creation of 'World Government', with a view Justice and one Enforceable World Law to ensure safe future for the to establish peace in the whole world. two billion children of the world and the generations yet to be born. (39) REALIZING THE NEED FOR COMING TOGETHER AND The World Parliament, World Government and World Court of REACHING A COMMON UNDERSTANDING Justice will put in place a mechanism to effectively deal with supranational issues, that is, concerns the whole of humanity that An unprecedented event in the modern history of this world do not interfere in their internal and national issues and problems. took place at this year's G-8 summit in Italy when G-5 (Group of 5 (43) We, therefore, request Your Excellency to consider and emerging countries of the world which are Brazil, India, China, appreciate the need for holding an urgent meeting of the Heads Mexico and South Africa) and G-8 countries came together. They of State, Heads of Government, Monarchs and Chief Justices of jointly prepared the declaration 'Promoting the Global Agenda' which all nations of the world at New Delhi to deliberate on the issue of was signed by leaders of 14 countries (with Egypt also being the new creating a new world order that may ensure a safe and secure entrant). This was the first time when the rich and developing future for humanity, especially for the two billion children of the countries jointly discussed issues and signed a joint declaration at a world and generations yet-to-be-born. G8 summit. In the last 5 years, Outreach 5 (as the G-5 was known in the circle of elites) was a mere spectator at the summit and had no With highest regards, voting rights. The joint event signaled the formation of G-14 which Yours sincerely, comprises of G-5 and G-8 countries and Egypt. This can be seen as a giant leap towards the establishment of a new political and economic order and global governance of the world. (40) It has finally been realized that a greater coordination and cooperation is required from all the countries of the world (both (JAGDISH GANDHI) developed and developing) to tackle world problems. It Founder-Manager, City Montessori School, Lucknow demonstrates that global problems require global solutions & Convenor, International Conferences of Chief Justices of the which can only be solved by global governance which means World on Article 51 of India (on behalf of 37,000 students of CMS that the world is waking up to the need to establish a World as well as 2 billion children of the world and the generations Parliament, World Government and a World Court of Justice. yet-to-be-born as their self appointed guardian.

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FAX FAX NO. : 91-11-3381355 33 1 45 68 55 52 TELEX : 31-61336 EDUC IN UNnited ations E ducational, S cientific and C ultural O rganization United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization CABLE : EDUCIND OFFICE OF THE UNESCO REPRESENTATIVE TO BHUTAN, INDIA, MALDIVES AND SRI LANKA ASIA - PACIFIC REGIONAL BUREAU FOR COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION INDIAN NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR UNESCOPRESS UNESCOPRESS UNESCOPRESS UNESCOPRESS COOPERATION WITH UNESCO UNESCOPRESS UNESCOPRESS UNESCOPRESS MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT TEL : 91-11-6713000 UNESCO HOUSE DEPARTMENT OF SECONDARY & HIGHER EDUCATION FAX : 91-11-6713001, 91-11-6713002 B-5/29, Safdarjung Enclave UNESCO PRESS GOVERNMENT OF INDIA E-MAIL : [email protected] New Delhi - 110029 UNESCOPRESS UNESCOPRESS UNESCOPRESS INTERNET : HTTP://UNESCODELHI.NIC.IN India No.F.13-4/2002-INC NEW DELHI - 110 001 April 12, 2002 To NDL/DIR/MT.cong.mv.201.02 12 June, 2002 2002 - Francais SEARCH Ms. M. Goucha, Dear Honourable Minister, Press Release No.2002-37 Secretary, Ü June UNESCO, RE:The City Montessori School (India) : Awarded the 2002 UNESCO Ü May 1 rue Miollis, Peace Prize for Peace Education Ü April THE CITY MONTESSORI SCHOOL (INDIA) AWARDED THE 2002 75732 Paris Cedex 15, I have the honour to congratulate you in the capacity of Minister for Human Resource Ü March UNESCO PRIZE FOR PEACE EDUCATION Development and your Ministry for having taken the great initiative in promoting Ü February Subject : Nomination for the UNESCO Prize for Peace Education 2002. values of education for peace and tolerance give the fact that the City Montessori Paris, June 6 - UNESCO Director-General Koichiro Matsuura awarded the UNESCO School in Lucknow Uttar Pradesh has been awarded the 2002 UNESCO Peace Prize for Ü January Prize for Peace Education to the City Montessori School (India) on June 5 following its Peace Education. Madam, recommendation by the prize's international jury. This prize of USD 30,000 UNESCO Prize for Peace Education is awarded for the Please refer to UNESCO letter No. CL/3612 dated 8th promotion of initiatives that seek to improve public awareness and to mobilize opinion Meeting on June 3 and 4 at Organization Headquarters, the jury commended the school - - Archives - - February, 2002 on the subject mentioned above. in favour of peace. "in recognition of its efforts to promote the universal values of education for peace and 2. The Indian National Commission for Cooperation with The major consideration for the prize was the schools efforts to sensitize parents by UNESOC's tolerance and to renew the principles of secularism at a time when these values and UNESCO nominates City Montessory School, Lucknow for the giving them books on their educational influence and involving them closely in the life above prize. The details of the proposal and supporting documents of the school. - Calendar of Events principles are increasingly being challenged. are being sent by UNESCO Pouch leaying on 12th April, 2002. I with to once again congratulate you for this achievement. The City Montessori School (CMS), founded in 1959 in Lucknow in the state of Uttar Director General's Accept Sir, the assurance of our highest consideration. Pradesh, is not a school like any other. It is distinctive not only for its size -- with 25,000 With regards, - Speeches With kind regards pupils from kindergarten up to high school level, it figures in the Guinness Book of Yours Sincerely - Press Releases Yours sincerely Records as the biggest private school in the world – or the quality of its teaching. Its (B.S. Dhillon) students systematically score higher on exams than the national average. More than Deputy Secretary (INC) Prof. M. Tawfik Director and UNESCO Representative anything it stands out because of it its philosophy: For more than 40 years it has educated Copy forwarded by Fax No. 91 522 638 008 to Shri Jagdish Minister for Human Resource Development students to respect the values of tolerance and peace and sought to make them citizens of Gandhi, Founder Manager City Montessory School, Lucknow with MHRD, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi United Nations the world. this letter dated 19th March 2002. - News Centre The school's founders, Jagdish and Bharti Gandhi, inspired by the non-violence of Cc : Principal (B.S. Dhillon) City Montessori School UN Foundation Mahatma Gandhi, founded their school on four fundamental principles: universal Deputy Secretary (INC) HQ Jai Jagat House, 12, Station Road, Lucknow - 226001 values, excellence, global understanding, and service to the community. Students, for - UN Wire example, give literacy classes in neighbouring villages, as well as teaching health and UN System hygiene. - News Links The school aims to give pupils the skills permitting them to face the complex problems of the world today, by displaying trust for each child, by developing their sense of responsibility, by the theoretical and practical teaching of moral values, and by opening their eyes to other religions and cultures. The recognition given to the importance of the family is one of the characteristics of The City Montessori respect the values of the CMS. The school sensitizes parents by giving them books on their educational influence School (CMS), founded tolerance and peace and and involving them closely in the life of the school. And the teachers benefit from continued in 1959 in Lucknow in sought to make them training in the main principles of the school, as well as in child development, psychology and the state of Uttar citizens of the world. In sociology. Each child has a mentor who engages in a personal relationship with his or her Pradesh, is a school recognition of this charge's family. unlike any other. With remarkable Another characteristic of the City Montessori School is the emphasis it places on 25,000 pupils from achievement, and the educational research. Its Innovation Wing employs 25 people who identify and bring in kindergarten up to high school was awarded this the best educational theories and practices from whatever country, sourcing school level, it figures in year's UNESCO prize for the Guinness Book of Peace Education. techniques from the Montessori method, robotics, tutorial systems or management Records as the biggest practices. private school in the The US$30,OOO,UNESCO Prize for Peace Education has been awarded since 1981 to world, and its students promote initiatives that seek to improve public awareness and to mobilize opinion in systematically score favour of peace. Funding for the Prize is provided though a donation from the Nippon higher on exams than Foundation. In 2001, the Prize was given to the Jewish-Arab Center for Peace in Givat the national average. But Haviva in Israel and to Ugandan Bishop Nelson Onono-Onweng. Previous prize winners it also stands out include: the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo (Argentina), Prayudh Payutto (Thailand), because of it its philosophy; for more Mother Teresa (India), Rigoberta Menchu Turn (Guatemala), and Paulo Freire (Brazil). than 40 years it has The time and venue of the prize-giving ceremony will be decided later. educated students to *********** UNESCO the new Courier October 2002 Contact: II Monique Perrot - Lanaud, Bureau of Republic Information, Editorial Section, Scanned photo copy of new item published by UNESCO on Tel: (+33) (0) 1 45 68 45 40 [email protected] page 35 of the October 2002 issue of its magazine 'the new Courier' stating that 'CMS is a school unlike any other' 'it also stands out because of its philosophy.' and that http://www.unesco.org/bpi/eng/unescopress/2002/02-41e.shtml 6/23/2002 Excerpts from Speech of MR KOICHIRO MATSUURA Director General of UNESCO on the occasion of Presentation of UNESCO Prize for Peace Education 2002 to City Montessori School, Lucknow, India in a grand function organized by UNESCO at Paris on 23 September 2002 I extend a warm welcome to the President of the International Jury of the to sensitize parents on their educational role and influence by getting them actively Prize, Mr. Pierre Kipre, Professor of 'History, former Minster of Education involved in the school's life. and former President of the National Commission of Cote d'Ivoire for Teachers benefit from continued training in the main principles of the school as well UNESCO, and to one Jury Member who is here today, Mr. Moammad as in child development, psychology and sociology, so that they have sound Arkoun, from Algeria, Emeritus Professor of Arab Language and Literature preparation to perform their role of mentors engaged in a personal relationship with HE. KOICHIRO MATSUURA AT PARIS at the Sorbonne (Paris III) and presently Professor of the Institute of each child placed under their supervision. In line with the Montessori comprehensive Ismaili Studies in London. I would like to thank them for their valuable educational method, based on the observation of children's needs in a variety of cultures all around the work and, of the L. Jury, H.E. Mr. Javier Perez de Cuellar from Peru, Ms. world, special emphasis is put on educational research. For this purpose, the CMS Innovation Wing Lucy Smith from Norway and Mr. Atjun Appadurai from India who are unable to attend today's ceremony. employs 25 people who research and identify the best existing educational theories and practices as well It now gives me great pleasure to introduce to you the Laureate of the UNESCO Prize for Peace Education- as the most successful techniques and instruments. 2002, the City Montessori School, in Lucknow, India. CMS is also well known for its extensive Peace Educational programme, implemented through the use of The City Montessori School (CMS) was founded, with only five students, in 1959 by a dedicated couple – educational tools, peace-based activities and international events designed to promote tolerance, peace Jagdish and Bharti Gandhi – greatly influenced by the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi and his spiritual and harmony. The motto coined by Mahatma Gandhi- 'Jai Jagat' (Glory to the World) has become CMS's successor, Vinoba Bhave. Today, CMS, which is based in Lucknow, the capital of India's most populous slogan and greeting call among students and teachers. province, Uttar Pradesh, host over 26000 pupils, aged 3 to 18. Apart form its form its size, the School stands At a time when, in India as well as in the rest of the world, religious, sectarian and nationalistic hatreds are out for the quality of the education it has provided for over four decades. This education is based on four threatening to pull apart whole communities and are destabilizing many regions, CMS is to be fundamental principles: Universal Values, Excellence, Global Understanding and Service to the congratulated for promoting the values of peace, religious harmony, tolerance and co-existence among community. children the next generation of decision makers and, through them, among their parents and communities. CMS believes that a school must act as a lighthouse for society, providing direction and guidance, and that In recognition of its efforts to promote the universal values of education for peace and tolerance at a time each child is potentially the light of the world, as a future conscious and proactive member of society, an when these values are increasingly being challenged, I now have the great pleasure of presenting the agent of change, a builder of peace and co-existence and an upholder of high moral values. The School UNESCO prize for Peace Education 2002 to the City Montessori School, Lucknow, which is represented here aims to give its pupils the skills which will allow them to face the complex problems of today's world, by by its two founders, Mr. Jagdish Gandhi and Mrs. Bharti Gandhi. The Prize is represented by the statuette, placing trust in each child, by developing their sense of responsibility, by teaching them moral values both The Olive Tree, executed by the Spanish sculptor Apel. Les Fenosa, together with a cheque for the sum of theoretically and practically, and by opening their eyes to other cultures and religions. US $ 30,000. I congratulate the City Montessori School and wholeheartedly encourage it in the pursuit of its The recognition given to the importance of the family is another key characteristic of CMS. The school tries mission. WORLD WIDERECOGNITION AND UNIQUE HONOURS GIVEN TO CMS & ITS FOUNDER

KEY TO THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, USA CMS is the first school in the world and its Founder–Manager, Mr. Jagdish Gandhi, is the first Indian to be honoured with the Key to the City of Georgetown, USA, by the Mayor of Georgetown, Mr Everrete Varney, on behalf of all citizens, for being a ´true visionary´ in the field of education. Mr. Gandhi has introduced the concept of Quality Control Circles in education and is the Founder–Chairman of the ´World Council for Total Quality and Excellence in Education (WCTQEE). 40