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News and Encouragement from Soka Gakkai International


Statement on the Israel-Palestine Situation

Statement on the Israel-Palestine Situation

A statement has been issued by the Soka Gakkai Council on Peace Issues in the names of Chair Mr. Yoshiki Tanigawa and Vice Chair Ms. Shinobu Sugimoto, adding their support to appeals by the international community for the safe release of all hostages, the protection of civilians based on international humanitarian law, and a humanitarian ceasefire to enable provision of vitally needed assistance.
 
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SGI President Urges G7 Leaders to Move toward “No First Use” of Nuclear Weapons at Hiroshima Summit

SGI President Urges G7 Leaders to Move toward “No First Use” of Nuclear Weapons at Hiroshima Summit

President Ikeda has issued a statement urging G7 leaders meeting in Hiroshima from May 19–21 to take bold steps toward resolving the conflict in Ukraine and guarantee the security of all humanity by taking the lead in discussions on pledges of “No First Use” of nuclear weapons.
 
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Statement on the Ukraine Crisis and No First Use of Nuclear Weapons

Statement on the Ukraine Crisis and No First Use of Nuclear Weapons

On January 11, 2023, SGI President Daisaku Ikeda released his “Statement on the Ukraine Crisis and No First Use of Nuclear Weapons”
 
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Making Resistance My Ally

Making Resistance My Ally

An interview with Wayne Shorter, legendary American jazz saxophonist, composer and longtime Soka Gakkai member 

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July 26, 2022: SGI President Ikeda's Statement to 2022 NPT Review Conference Calling for

July 26, 2022: SGI President Ikeda's Statement to 2022 NPT Review Conference Calling for "No First Use" of Nuclear Weapons

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Weekly News Highlights from Seikyo Shimbun

Weekly News Highlights from Seikyo Shimbun

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Statement by Soka Gakkai President Minoru Harada: Fervent Prayers for Ceasefire and Return to Peace in Ukraine

Statement by Soka Gakkai President Minoru Harada: Fervent Prayers for Ceasefire and Return to Peace in Ukraine

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Full Text of SGI President’s 2022 Peace Proposal Available in English

Full Text of SGI President’s 2022 Peace Proposal Available in English

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Climate Change: A People-Centred Approach

Climate Change: A People-Centred Approach

An Opinion article written by SGI President Daisaku Ikeda published by IDN-InDepthNews on September 19, 2019
 
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SGI President Issues 2019 Peace Proposal

SGI President Issues 2019 Peace Proposal

On January 26, 2019, the 37th annual peace proposal by Daisaku Ikeda, president of the Soka Gakkai International (SGI) Buddhist movement, was released, titled “Toward a New Era of Peace and Disarmament: A People-Centered Approach.”
 
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