Peace for a world where every child can play

24 Feb, 2026 | Vrede en oorlog

Peace is not an idea — it is a right.

A child’s right to laugh without fear, to play without learning the sound of bombs, to run after a ball, not toward a shelter.

We believe the world becomes more human when it is safe enough for all children to simply play.

Peace for a world where every child can play.
Not a wish — but a shared responsibility.

Author: Maher — Advocate for Peace and Children’s Rights, Yemen

PS

The ideas, emotions, and message of the poem come from the author personally and reflect the author’s genuine feelings about peace and children’s safety. He sometimes uses language tools to help refine the wording in English, since it is not his first language, but the core meaning and inspiration are entirely his own. In addition, a native English speaker checks the blogs.

I am pleased to share these words with you, inspired by your commitment to peace and to a more humane and safer world for children.

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