Inspired and humbled by his legacy, I am here just as a mere servant of the global townhall, to the global village, the United Nations - calling for global transformation from the inside out, shepherded by Arch, his steadfast commitment to hope and healing.Īs we say often, our world is in crisis with Africa left behind, yet again. Sometimes you forget that just beyond the clouds, the sun is shining.”Īs a proud African man, the Archbishop leveraged his position in international bodies, from the World Council of Churches to the All Africa Conference of Churches and, later, the Elders, to promote positive change and share his wisdom, not only in his own country and continent, but around our global village. You see it wonderfully when you fly and the sky is overcast. Hope, the Arch famously said, “is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness. And the Arch stood above all for courageous hope and healing, based on principles rooted in pragmatism. We are today in desperate need of hope and of healing. Our world, our global village, is in deep crisis. We continue to mourn his loss, yet we celebrate his legacy, which has never been more relevant in our world today of great pain. It is the first of these lectures since the passing of our beloved Arch, who served throughout his life as a towering global figure, as we have heard so often, for peace and an unwavering voice for the voiceless. It is such an honour to meet you and to see the vision of your father in you. And especially to you that I have met this evening. I would like to extend the special greetings of our UN Secretary-General and myself to Mama Leah, to Mpho, Naomi, Theresa and Trevor. It is a pleasure and it is a deep honour to be with you for the Twelfth Annual Desmond Tutu International Peace Lecture. Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s remarks at the Twelfth Annual Desmond Tutu International Peace Lecture, in Cape Town, South Africa, today:
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