Acquire the ability to contribute to the realization of world peace
Video of the 2nd Children's World Peace Summit
Purpose of the event
Thinking about how to achieve world peace with the teens from around the world
At this summit, children’s interest in international cooperation can be increased and the ability
to play an active role in the realization of world peace in the international community can be developed, at an important time for teens to develop both physically and mentally.
Ideas for creating peace were solicited from children around the world.
A total of 202 children from 11 countries participated with essays and videos, and 15 representatives were selected from among them to give speeches at the International Conference Hall of the House of Representatives.
Outline of the 2nd Children's World Peace Summit
Date and Time: August 10, 2021 (Tuesday), 14:00-16:50
Venue : International Conference Room, Multipurpose Room, First House of Representatives Building
Organizers : Peace Piece Project
Supported by : Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, Hiroshima Prefectural Board of Education
Sponsor : UMU Technology Japan Inc / Panasonic Corporation / Vision Inc. / TSP Co. Ltd. / RareJob, Inc. / Creek and River Co., Ltd.
Participation
【Number of applicants】202 people
【Number of participating countries】11 countries (Japan, Brazil, England, Kenya, Indonesia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Germany, Philippines, United Kingdom, Nepal, United States)
【Application period】April 30, 2021 – June 14, 2021
【Application Guidelines】Applicants must be between the ages of 10 and 18 at the time of application.
The theme of the contest is “What is peace? My idea to make the world peaceful”.
Make an essay or a video speech on the theme and submit it online or by e-mail.
●For essay submissions (in English or Japanese, using word processing software)
For Japanese, submit 300-800 characters; for English, 250-600 words.
●For video submissions (any language in the video)
Submit a video of a speech of at least one minute but no more than three minutes
in length, and a written summary of your speech in English or Japanese using word processing software such as Word.
Contestant introduction and results
Most Peaceful Award: 3 persons
● Sorane Sakihama (18 years old, Japan)
Realizing “Yugafu” by working together with countries around the world to create a single history textbook
Yugafu is an Okinawan word that means peace and happiness in the world.
My idea to make the world peaceful is to cooperate
with countries around the world to make one history textbook.
● Hitomi Hisamatsu (16 years old, Japan)
Create an educational platform so that all people can receive equal education
My idea of peace is that each and every person has an equal opportunity to receive an education. In order to achieve this, I think what is necessary is to set up an educational platform that can be accessed by anyone as long as they have a device.
I hope that we can create a society where children from all backgrounds have equal access to education so that they can become the people they want to be.
● Honoa Tojo (11 years old, Japan)
Everyone gets along with each other through flag embroidery relay
If the children embroidered the flags of various countries and completed a large piece of work together, it would make them feel happy, and I think it would help everyone get along and lead to peace.
Peaceful Award: 12 persons
● Alyssa Miki Kanashiro Nagao (Age 16 / Brazil) Remember to be respectful and considerate of others
● Maria Cecília Ishitani Christófolo (Age 12 / Brazil) Peace, tolerance and diversity
● Matheus Ryu Higa (Age 11 / Brazil） Always have compassion
● Felicity Courcier (Age 13 / England) Fairtrade movement can achieve a more fair and equitable world
● Kentaro Sato (Age 11 / German, Japan) Meeting, eating and sleeping together, and working on issues
● Kiyo Koide (Age 12 / Japan) Eliminate abuse by creating places to consult and take care of their children
● Kyosuke Masuda (Age 11 / Japan) Protecting endangered species and planting trees
● Lele Shiono (Age 17 / Japan) Making the world peaceful and happy with children’s smiles
● Reiko Uchiumi (Age 17 / Japan) “Wa”ーThree Pillars of Peace
● Takumi Sumiyoshi (Age 12 / Japan) Let’ｓmake children UN organization!
● Sora Kamakura (Age 13 / Japan) Organize a competition where 100 million people donate 1 yen each
● Valencia Bochaberi (Age 13 / Kenya) An environment everyone can live without fear of being discriminated
Guest of Honor
● Mr. Hakubun Shimomura, Chairman of the Policy Research Council of the Liberal Democratic Party
● Mr. Shinji Inoue, Japanese minister in charge of the 2025 World Expo in Osaka (*video message)
● Mr. Jun Takashina, Deputy Director-General, Secretariat of the Headquarters for the Promotion of International Expositions, Cabinet Secretariat
Ambassador of each country
● Mr. Philippe SETTON, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the French Republic
● Mr. Mohamed ELLOUMI, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Tunisia
● Mr. John Fisher KAMBONA, Charge d’affaires ad interim of the United Republic of Tanzania
● Mr. Joao DE MENDONCA LIMA NETO, Ambassador of Consulate-General of Brazil
● Professor Lukumwena Nsenda, Architect, Democratic Republic of Congo / Many others
Judges
Chief Judge: Ms. Naoko Yamazaki, Astronaut
Judges: Mr. Ken Noguchi, Japanese mountaineer *in the Video
Mr. Tomohiro Nagatsuka, Silver medalist at the Athens Olympics
Mr. Toshifumi Kataoka, Executive Director, Japan Broadcasting Corporation
Mr. Masanori Kanda, Former Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Writer
Concluding Remarks by the Organizers
We have decided to hold the 2nd Children’s World Peace Summit because we believe that the realization of world peace is an urgent and most important issue for the Earth. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to all those who attended the event.
I would like to thank all the parents, school staff, and supporters who supported the children’s participation, each and every one of you for your noble support.
When I was 10 years old, I was involved in a traffic accident that left me in a life-and-death situation, but I survived. From this experience, I asked myself the question, “What kind of life can I lead to contribute to society? As an answer to this question, at the age of fifteen, I started activities to convey the importance of peace in my hometown of Hiroshima.
Together with my colleagues, we are working hard to hold the “Children’s World Peace Summit” at the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo, where we will present our ideas for creating peace with 100 million children from 100 countries around the world.
Today, 15 “Children’s Representatives” representing more than 200 children from 11 countries around the world will present their ideas for achieving world peace.
We would be honored if you could join us and think of your ideas for achieving world peace, and if it would be an opportunity for us to take steps toward achieving it. Thank you very much for your support.