Ms. Zagladina introduced the work of the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates, an institution established in 1999 by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Mikhail Gorbachev to bring together laureates, global leaders, and academic communities in addressing pressing world issues. While originally conceived as an intellectual and philosophical platform, the Summit has evolved into a global network of over 100 universities, offering educational programs, leadership training, and thematic modules on topics such as children’s rights, ethics, and conflict resolution.

In her remarks, Ms. Zagladina emphasized the importance of peace education that transcends purely theoretical discussions, integrating spiritual values into social life in ways that reflect diverse cultural, historical, and geopolitical realities. “We seek to build something truly universal,” she noted, “that can be adapted and embraced by communities around the world, not only through formal teaching but also by creating real-life opportunities for young people to engage in peacebuilding.”