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VATICAN CITY – Nobel Peace Prize laureate and president of Women Journalists Without Chains (WJWC), Tawakkol Karman, delivered an address at the World Meeting on Human Fraternity, organized by the Fratelli Tutti Foundation at the Vatican.
Karman underscored that the concept of human fraternity cannot remain a set of lofty ideals. Instead, she argued, it must translate into a practical and enduring commitment to justice, freedom, and human dignity—principles that require confronting occupation, tyranny, genocide, and all forms of oppression and discrimination.
Speaking on the devastating toll of current conflicts, Karman drew particular attention to Gaza, where tens of thousands of civilians—most of them women and children—have been killed. Entire neighborhoods, hospitals, universities, mosques, and churches have been destroyed, she said, while much of the international community has remained either inactive or complicit.
“Being human,” Karman stated, “means raising the voice of conscience against the great tragedies of our time.” She called for solidarity with oppressed peoples everywhere and urged the establishment of a just global order that eliminates double standards and upholds international law as a shield for the vulnerable rather than a tool for the powerful.
Her address also highlighted the need to close the gap between rich and poor, ensure universal access to education and healthcare, and safeguard the planet for future generations. Confronting tyranny, she concluded, is the truest expression of shared humanity.
“The future of humankind will be more just and peaceful when we unite to defend freedom and dignity for all,” Karman declared, ending her remarks with a clear call:
“No to occupation. No to tyranny. No to poverty. No to the destruction of our planet.”
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