Public Letter: A Global Call for Peace and Action. Fulbright and Humphrey Program Community.
“Oppression cannot be ignored; it is our responsibility to fight it.” Angela Davis
“Peace cannot be kept by force. It can only be achieved through understanding.” Albert Einstein
From our territories around the planet, July, 2025.
As members of the global academic community and as leaders committed to building a more just and peaceful world, we raise our voices in firm rejection of the violence and wars that are devastating communities and ecosystems across our planet.Public Letter For Peace Aroun the World
War, in all its forms, destroys human lives, deepens injustice, tears apart communities, and undermines the very fabric of our shared humanity. It also endangers the future of our environment, the sustainability of our societies, and the dignity of generations to come.
We call upon governments, international institutions, and all key actors to take urgent, concrete action to:
- End armed conflicts in every corner of the world.
- Defend and protect all human life and the natural environment from the ravages of war and destruction.
- Promote dialogue, diplomacy, and mutual understanding across borders and cultures.
- Support communities affected by violence with resources, justice, and opportunities to rebuild their lives and futures.
As participants, professors, staff members and alumni of the Fulbright and the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Programs—a United States programs that brings together professionals from around the world to foster mutual exchange, public service, and leadership—we reaffirm our commitment to building a world founded on peace, equity, and human dignity.
We believe that education, ethical leadership, and global cooperation are essential tools to confront violence, address systemic injustice, and lay the foundation for lasting peace.
This is a call to conscience and to action. We urge all global citizens—academics, policymakers, professionals, and communities—to join us in this shared mission. Peace is not merely the absence of war; it is the active presence of justice, compassion, and the defense of life in all its forms.
We extend our solidarity with the women, men, girls, boys, and families who are currently suffering the impacts of war, including forced displacement, the destruction of their homes, and direct violence against themselves and their loved ones — including members of our academic community.
We stand united in hope, and in determination.
Sincerely,
Fulbrigthers, Community and Humphrey Alumni from Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Guinea, Panamá, Maldives, Mongolia, Republic of Mali, Serbia, South Africa, Suriname, Thailand, Turkey, United States, Israel Perú, Myanmar, Zimbabwe and still open to fill it here.
- Jorge Andrés Forero-GonzálezFulbrigth Humphrey Fellow 2018-2019. Fulbright Colombia Excelence Awared 2024. Cofounder Coordinación Étnica Nacional de Paz – CENPAZ. General Secretary Coordinación Nacional de Pueblos Indígenas.Cofounder Somos Abya Yala.
- Tuguldur Enkhtsetseg, Humphrey Fellowship, 2018 – 2019. Mongolia. Project leadThe Nature Conservancy
- Valery Rashel Lopez Fulbright ETA 2024-25. USA – Colombia . English Teaching Assistsng, Universidad Nacional de Colombia.
- Luisa Trujillo. Humphrey Program Cohort 2018-2019. Ecuador. Community Engagement Coordinator Social Accountability International
- Lorena Cruz Fulbright, USA. English Teaching Assistant Universidad Industrial de Santander
- Binta Traore. Humphrey Fellowship, 2018 – 2018. Republic of Mali Technical Advisor Ministry of Mines
- Marion KempHumphrey Programme 1988/89. South Africa. Chief Director for Business Planning & Strategy (Retired) Department of Social Development (Western Cape Government)
- Alpha Diallo Humphrey 2018-2019. Guinea Assistant Professor of Endocrinology- Public Health SpecialistUniversity of Conakry.
- Jenny Carola Urrutia Viveros Humphrey 2018-2019. Chile. Support ProfessionalMinistry of Education
- Zaklina Gligorijevic Hubert H Humphrey 2003/04. Serbia. Senior Urban ConsultantKontura Design and Consulting Agency
- Ece SaraogluHumphrey Program 2018-19. Turkey. Environment and Urbanization Expert Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change
- Cruz Bonlarron Martínez Fulbright U.S. Student 2021-2022 Colombia- USA Researcher
- Abdul Malik Humphrey 2018/19 Maldives Co-Founder of Health NGOsHealth NGOs
- Yasmira Marisol Calderón Ibagollín. Humprey Fellow 2018-2019.Cuba. International Teacher
- MavrickBoejoekoe Humhrey Fellow 2018 -2019 . Suriname. Director Minister of Regional Development and Sport
- Ray Hemington Goba Fulbrigther 1994 1995. Zimbabwe . Advocate Harare Law Chambers
- Marlen Navarro Boulandier . Humphrey Program 2018-2019. Cuba . Agrifood Innovation Manager Institute of Agrifood Research and Technology
- Merve Caskurlu Fulbright-2018-2020. Turkey Assist Prof. Yeditepe University
- Tina Castillo Both Fulbright and Humphrey Programs from 1998-2019. United StatesAcademic Director UC Davis
- Jorge Alberto Padilla Romero. Fulbright 1986. Colombia Ceo J Padilla Ingeniería SAS
- Somchate Wasantwisut Fulbright Thai Graduate Scholarship 2018 ThailandFaculty. Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
- Magda Monteza Humphrey Fellow 2018-2019. Panama. Comsultant Letray stilo Coultores
- Armando Mendoza Nava, Humphrey program 2018 – 2019. Peru. Researcher. Professor. REDGE, GPC, UNMSM
- Marianne Posner. Hubert Humphrey Fellowship Program year 2002-2003
Israel Lecturer Oranim Academic College of Education - Amadou H. Maiga Humphrey 2015 – 2016 Mali Project Management Specialist USAID
MIN HTIN 2010-11. Myanmar Program Director Blessing Land Co-operative
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