The Promise of World Peace

by Universal House of Justice

"The Promise of World Peace" by the Universal House of Justice is a document published in October 1985 for the International Year of Peace. It argues that world peace is not only possible but inevitable, challenging beliefs about human nature and conflict. The statement identifies major obstacles to peace—including racism, inequality, nationalism, and religious strife—and calls for a fundamental transformation in how humanity views itself. Presented to nearly 200 heads of state and translated into 76 languages, it proposes that lasting peace requires recognizing humanity as one family.