Moscow. The inaugural World Public Assembly (WPA) has emerged as a landmark global dialogue platform, drawing over 4,000 participants from more than 150 countries — including politicians, diplomats, entrepreneurs, cultural figures, scientists, educators, and activists — to chart a shared vision for humanity’s future.
Held on September 20–21 to coincide with the International Day of Peace, the Assembly featured around 50 discussion sessions spanning economics, culture, peacebuilding, science, education, and humanitarian cooperation.
At its heart was the call to build a “New World of Conscious Unity”, anchored on the principle that human well-being must be the central value of development.
A historic highlight was the first presentation of the Public Recognition Award “For Service to Humanity”, bestowed upon figures from Russia, Jordan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Angola, India, and the United Kingdom.
Recipients included Russian philosopher Alexandra Ochirova, former Jordanian Prime Minister Adnan Badran, and other leaders in culture, diplomacy, and humanitarian work.
“No one in the world can resist united minds,” said Ochirova, UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador, while Sabena Johannes of Afritrack Angola urged the world to “awake as one.”
Trust and the “economy of life”
A central theme of the Assembly was the need for a new development model built on trust. Experts agreed that economic growth must be grounded in humanitarian cooperation. Svetozar Darnev, head of Russia’s Osnova Association, called this the “economy of life” — a human-centered economic approach.
Culture, media, and peace
The Assembly underscored the role of culture and media in shaping the future. Discussions on “cognitive warfare” stressed that media must restore shared cultural values. Argentine filmmaker Silvana Yarmolyuk and Russian journalist Oleg Yasinsky emphasised art and storytelling as tools for peace and understanding.
Peacebuilding discussions linked global stability to human-centered economies and fair access to energy. Holger Thorsten Schubert, President of the Neutrino Energy Group, noted: “Whoever controls energy controls peoples,” urging innovations in science and technology as part of the solution.
Literary dialogue and shared values
The Second Congress of the World Organization of Writers drew authors from over 60 countries. At the WOW-2025 World Literary Award ceremony, writers from Brazil, China, Indonesia, Syria, France, and Russia were honoured. “Values are higher than differences,” said Andrei Belyaninov, Secretary General of the World Peoples Assembly.
Kazakh poet and diplomat Olzhas Suleimenov stressed the need to restore literature to a central place in public life, saying, “We must reclaim the value of the book before it’s too late.”
Humanitarian cooperation as the core of peace
The Assembly gave special focus to humanitarian cooperation. UNESCO’s Uniting Humanity project was presented as a platform for intercultural dialogue, student exchanges, and volunteer initiatives. Rasul Omarov of Turkey’s Youth Forum of Islamic Cooperation said such exchanges foster harmony and balance among peoples.
Ochirova noted: “The most important investment is an investment in human capital. People must decide what they need for their children and for humanity.”
Unity in action
The Assembly concluded with the signing of 71 cooperation agreements between countries and organisations. Four landmark documents — the Declaration of the WPA, the Declaration on Happiness, the Manifesto of Conscious Unity, and the Charter of the New World — were adopted, calling for an end to hostility and the building of a united, humane world.
Andrei Belyaninov announced that the next World Public Assembly will be held in Vienna, Austria. For participants, the Assembly was more than a conference — it was a living symbol of unity in diversity, offering hope and a roadmap for cooperation in an increasingly fragmented world.
