In a world where violence, in all its forms, continues to devastate lives and shatter communities, it is essential to pause, reflect, and commit to building a different future. The Jasmin Roy Sophie Desmarais Foundation presents this manifesto as a call to our collective conscience. It serves as a vital reminder that each of us holds the power and the responsibility to act to prevent violence. By taking the time to read these words, you are already taking the first step toward committing to a safer, more respectful, and more humane world. It is our shared duty to reject violence in all its forms and to strive to resolve conflicts through peaceful means. This text invites you to make that choice, every moment, for yourself and for those around you.
Let Us Commit to Stand Against Violence and for Peace
We, as human beings, bear a fundamental responsibility: to create a world where every individual can live without fear, threat, or violence. Violence in any form—whether physical, verbal, psychological, or institutional—can never be justified. It destroys lives, fractures communities, and perpetuates a cycle of pain that touches each and every one of us.
We firmly believe that violence is not an answer but a failure. We have the ability to resolve conflicts, to overcome frustrations, and to rise above aggression through dialogue, compassion, and understanding. By committing ourselves to non-violence, we choose to build a world where respect and empathy prevail.
This commitment is more than a personal choice: it is an act of resistance against a culture that too often tolerates abuse of power, oppression, and bullying. We refuse to remain indifferent in the face of violence against women, children, minorities, and all vulnerable individuals. We pledge to denounce such acts, to support victims, and to educate our communities in the ways of peace.
We know that words are powerful—just as powerful as actions. Therefore, we commit to banishing hurtful language and using our voices to calm, encourage, and inspire. Through this commitment, we affirm our conviction that non-violence is the path toward a fairer, more dignified, and more humane world.
Let us make this commitment a daily act, a conscious choice. Together, let us reject violence—in all its forms.
