Human rights
Respect fundamental human rights and the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter.
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A global community for lasting peace
Peace is not passive.
It is built together.
We unite people, institutions and ideas to advance human rights, strengthen the rule of law and prevent conflict before it begins.
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Human dignity
has no borders.
Our conviction
A peaceful world begins where every person is seen, protected and heard.
Respect for human rights and the rule of law is essential for creating a stable and peaceful world. By promoting and upholding these values, we help prevent conflicts and create a foundation for lasting peace.
Bandung · 18–24 April 1955
29 nations · one shared horizon
The Ten Principles:
a blueprint for world peace.
At a decisive moment after the Second World War, leaders from 29 Asian and African nations met in Bandung, Indonesia. Representing more than half of the world’s population, they chose dialogue over division and dignity over domination.
Their final declaration set out ten enduring principles for peaceful coexistence. They remain a practical compass for the Peace Alliance Forum: rights protected, sovereignty respected, disputes resolved peacefully and progress built through cooperation.
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Ten principles.
A shared responsibility.
Read together, these principles turn peace from an aspiration into a way of conducting relations between nations and people.
Sovereignty
Respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of every nation.
Equality
Recognise the equality of all races and nations, large and small.
Non-interference
Refrain from intervention or interference in the internal affairs of other countries.
Self-defence
Respect each nation’s right to individual or collective self-defence in accordance with the UN Charter.
Fair collective defence
Never use collective defence arrangements to advance the particular interests of a major power.
Non-aggression
Refrain from acts or threats of aggression and from the use of force against another nation.
Peaceful settlement
Settle international disputes through negotiation, mediation, arbitration or other peaceful means.
Mutual cooperation
Promote shared interests, cultural understanding and practical cooperation.
Justice
Respect justice and honour international obligations.
From principle to practice
Peace is built through
consistent action.
- 01Keep dialogue open
Build trust, listen across differences and create space for a shared vision.
- 02Address the roots of conflict
Confront poverty, inequality, discrimination and exclusion before they become violence.
- 03Strengthen peaceful resolution
Support negotiation, mediation, international law and accountable institutions.
- 04Protect rights and justice
Uphold human dignity and the rule of law as the foundation for lasting stability.
- 05Cooperate on shared challenges
Work together on climate, health, education, culture and sustainable development.
The legacy
“Unity, respect and peaceful coexistence can transcend divisions of race, religion and ideology.”
The Bandung Conference became a turning point in global diplomacy and helped lay the groundwork for the Non-Aligned Movement. Its message still speaks clearly: nations can protect their independence while choosing solidarity, justice and cooperation.
Explore the complete historical sourceBretton Woods · 1–22 July 1944
Economic stability
as a foundation for peace.
Before the Second World War had ended, delegates from 44 countries met in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire. Their purpose was to prevent the monetary disorder, competitive devaluations and economic isolation that had deepened instability between the wars.
The agreements
A framework for cooperation,
recovery and development.
Monetary cooperation
Countries agreed to cooperate on exchange-rate stability, reduce harmful currency competition and support the growth of international trade.
International Monetary Fund
The IMF was designed to oversee the international monetary system and provide temporary support to countries facing balance-of-payments problems.
World Bank
The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development was created to finance post-war reconstruction and long-term economic development.
Shared prosperity
The deeper ambition was that stable currencies, investment and growing trade would reduce economic rivalry and help create conditions for lasting peace.
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From Bretton Woods to Bandung
Two conferences.
One unfinished promise.
Bretton Woods built institutions for monetary stability and reconstruction. Bandung added a powerful call for sovereignty, equality, non-interference and justice. Together they remind us that peace needs both political dignity and an economic order that works for all nations.
A message in motion
Peace deserves
to be seen and shared.
These contributions by Irawan Toepan carry the ideas of cooperation, dignity and peace into a contemporary public conversation.
Visit @toepani on Instagram01 Peace Alliance message
02 Peace in action
03 A shared commitment
04 Bretton Woods — economic cooperation for peace
A reflection on the Bretton Woods framework and the importance of international economic cooperation as a foundation for stability and lasting peace.
How we create change
Three pillars.
One shared future.
From dialogue to action, our alliance brings diverse voices to the same table and turns shared principles into practical progress.
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Human Rights
Protecting dignity, equality and fundamental freedoms for every person, everywhere.
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Rule of Law
Strengthening fair institutions, accountability and equal access to justice.
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Conflict Prevention
Building trust through dialogue, education and early cooperation across borders.
Explore this pillarThe Hague · 21 September 2026
Where dialogue
becomes direction.
One day. Many perspectives. A shared commitment to move from intention to action.
Opening AssemblyWelcome & shared declaration01
Rights Without BordersKeynote & roundtable02
Justice as FoundationExpert dialogue03
From Words to ActionAlliance commitments04
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