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Icc3w 19- 24 November, 2025

ADVISORS OF THE CONFERENCE

HE. Me Katalin Novak Pesident ot HUNGARY (2022.2024)

HE. Mr Stjepan Mesic President ot the Republic ol CROATIA (20002010)

HE. Dr Pakalitha B Mosisjlj Pnme Minister 01 Kingdom ol LESOTHO (2015-2017)

HE. Mr Emil Constantinescu President ot the_Republic of ROMANIA (1996-2000)

HE. Mr Justice Anthony Thomas Aquinas Carmona President 01 the Republic of TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO (2013-2018)

H.E. Mr Rexhep Meidani President 01 the Republjc 01 ALBANIA (1997 -2002)

H.E. Sir Rodney Errey Lawrence Williams, GCMG Govemor-General 01 ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA

HE. Mr Teburoro Tito President 01 the Republic 01 KIRIBATI (1994 -2003)

BOARD OF PATRONS OF THE CONFERENCE Hon Mr Justice R S. Shivute Chief Jushce, Supreme Court 01 NAMIBIA

Hon Mr Justice Adeltno Manuel Muchanga Chief Jushce, Supreme Court 01 MOZAMBIQUE

Hon Justice Dr Joel Leonardo President, Supreme Council 01 ANGOLA

Hon Mr Justice Moses Cuthbert Bhekie Maphalala Chief Jushce, Supreme Court 01 ESWATINI

Hori Mr Justice Chan Reec Madut Chiei Justice, Supreme Court 01 SOUTH SUDAN

Hon Mr Justice Menkenous Beraki Chief Justice of ERITREA

Hon. Mr Justice Victor lassi Adossou President, Supreme Court of BENIN

Hon. Mr Justice Terence Rannowane Chief Justice, High Court 01 BOTSWANA

Hon. Mr Justice Tewodros Meheret Kebede Presidenl, Consbtutional Council 01 ETHIOPIA

Hon Mr Justice lwan H.M.H Rasoelbaks President, Supreme Court of SURINAME -

Hon Mr Justice Cleinent Atangana President, Constitutional Council 01 CAMEROON

Hon. Ms Justtce Bibi Rehana Mungly-Gulbul Chief Justice, Supreme Court of MAURITIUS

Hon Mr Justice Samir Adam Annour President, Supreme Court of TCHAD

Hon Mr Justice Mozobe Jean Konde Fim1 President, Coumt 01 Cassation 01 BURKINA FASO

Hon Justice Dr Manuel Silva Gomes Cravid President, Supreme Court ot Justice of SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE

Hon. Me Justice Maria Eugenia Lopez Arias President, Supreme Court ot Justice PANAMA

Hon. Mm Justice Abdullah Abu Razizah President, Supreme Court ot LIBYA —

Hon. Mr Justice Mumba Mailta, SC Chief Justice, Supreme Court 01 ZAMBIA

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Hon. Mr Justice Luke Malaba Chief Justice, Suprame Court of ZtMBABWE

Hon Mm Justice Carl Ashok Singh Former Chanc.ellorof the Judiciary of GUYANA

Hon. Justice Or Dr h.c. Adel Omar Sherif First Depuly Chief Justice, Supreme Conslitutional Court 01 EGYPT

Hon Mm Justice Vincent A. De Gaetano Former Chief Justice of MALTA

Mr Rishi Khanna Head of Commuriications, CMS

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26th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF CHIEF JUSTICES OF THE WORLD INSPIRED BY ARTICLE 51 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA Theme: A New Look at the United Nations and (ts Charter Organised by: City Montessori School (CMS) Society, Founded 1959 NGO Associated with the United Nations Department of Public Information (UNDPI) & Registered with Niti Aayog (India’s P(anning Commission)

CMS Head Office: 12, Station Road, Lucknow - 226001, India Mobiles: +91-9235394975, 9235322962 [-Mail: article5l @cmseducation.org Website: www.cmseducation.org/artic(e51

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Subject: Invitation to participate, as Special Guest, in the 26th International Conference of Chief Justices of the World to be held from l9th to 24th November, 2025 at Lucknow, India.

Hon’ble Sir/Madam,

It is with great pleasure that we invite you to participate in the 26th International Conference of Chief iustices of the wlrld inspired by Article 51 of the Constitution of India, to be heid from Wednesday, l9th November to Monday, 24th November, 2025 at Lucknow, india. There wili be Conference engagements in New Deihi on l9th November and a visit to Agra to see the Taj Mahal on 2Oth November 2025 en route to Lucknow, following which, the Conference wi(l be in Lucknow from 2].st to 23rd inclusive (3 days), followed by an optional day of sightseeing on 24tf November 2025.

1. The world is facing mounting problems and conflicts, economic upheavals, large scale stockpile of WMD, international terrorism, ethnic and clvii wars, economic disparity, human rights violations, etc., which threaten, and impact, ali ilves. The speed of giobal warming and ciimate change are disastrous for people and the pianet. There are many other problems having international ramifications.

2. Hence, the theme of the Conference 15 ‘A New Look at the United Nations and its Charter’, to deiiberate on finding an effective global governance structure for a sustainable future for humanity. A tentative programme of the Conference is attached for your kind information.

It is our duty to bequeath to the future generations a better world than that inherited by us. Article 51 of the Constitution of India provides motivation and acts as a beacon as it re(ates to basic principles required for promotion of international peace and secu rity.

3. The Conference organiser 15 City Montessori School (CMS) (a senior secondary school in the city of Lucknow) which is recognized by the Guinness Book of Records as the world’s iargest schoo( by pupiis in a single city with, presentiy, over 62,000 students on roll, and is awardee of the 2002 ‘UNESCO Prize for Peace Education’. CMS is aiso a NGO associated with the United Nations (UNDPI). CMS uphoids that ‘a modern schooi must act as a lighthouse of society’ and must concern itself with the affah’b’f thei

this initiative on chiidren’s behalf.

Ilon. Mm Justice A. P. Misra Former Judga, Supreme Court of ndia Chairman, Reception Cornmfttee

Ilon. Mm Justice A. K. Snvastawa Former Judge, Allahabad High Court & Delhi I-(igh Court Chairman, Advisory CommitteeHon Justice Dr Ricardo Li Rosi

Judge, National Clvii Court ot Appeals & Director General, AIEJ, ARGENTtNA

ORGANISING COMMITTEE OF THE CONFERENCE Mm Ratan Chandra Gupta General Secmetary, CMS & General Secretary of the Conference

Mm Anirudh Singh Head, World Unity Education Department, CMS

Mr Ravi Prakash Gupta Advocate, Supreme Court of India Confemence Co-ordinator for Delhi

Mm 5. L Vaish Advocate & Legal Advisoi CMS Organizing Secmetary, Conference

Prof. Sandeep Smivastava, Advocate Project Leader of the Confemence, CMS

Dr Bharti Gandhl Founder-Directoi CMS & Co-Convener of the Conference

Prof. Geeta Gandhi Klngdon Manager CMS & Convener of the Confemence

)NSPIRATION:

Late Dr Jagdish Gandht Foundem of the Conference

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26t INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF CHIEF JUSTICES OF THE WORLD INSPIRED BY ARTICLE 51 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA Theme: A New Look at the United Nations and ts Charter Organised by: City Montessori School (CMS) Society. Founded 1959 NGO Associated with the United Nations Department of Public Information (UNDPI) &

I J \,/ Registered with Niti Aayog (lndia’s Planning CMS Head Office: 12, Station Road, Lucknow - 226001, India Mobiles: +91-9235394975, 9235322962 E-MaiI: article5l @cmseducation.org

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4. As Your Honourable Seif has wide knowledge and experience in the field of national and international affairs, your views on varlous probiems confronting humanity and aiso on the revision of the U.N. Charter to address the varlous probiems with international ramifications wiii be highiy valued. A highlight of the Conference wiii be the presentation of petitions to the Worid Judiciary by CMS students on behaif of worid’s chiidren, to safeguard their future and protect their rights.

5. A copy of the ‘invitation Bookiet’ for the 26th International Conference of Chief Justices is attached containing information about the Conference. The bookiet contains the ‘Concept Note’ of the Conference and also contains topics under six Thematic Groups for deiiberations in the Parailel Sessions, to enabie Your Honourabie Seif to indicate your preference for the Thematic Group on which you might aiso iike to express your views.

6. We very warmiy invite Your Honourabie Seif to participate in the Conference and request you to send your kind consent for participation, at your eariiest convenience. As per instructions from the Government of india’s Ministry of Home Affairs (Foreigner’s Division), ali foreign participants are required to submit online application for Conference visa at <www.indianvisaoniine.gov.in>.

7. We shall expectantly await your kind consent, preferably by 3lst July, 2025 to enable us to make arrangements. On receipt on your kind consent, we shall be happy to arrange for Hotel Accommodation and iocal transport at New Deihi and Lucknow and aiso for your journey from New Deihi to Lucknow and back. We shail make arrangements to receive you warmiy at New Deihi Airport and at Lucknow. We look forward to hearing from you.

With highest regards,

Yours sincerely,

(Prof. Geeta Gandhi Kingdon) Convenor International Conferences of Chiefiustices of the World

& Manager, City Montessori School, Lucknow, India

Annexures:

1. Concept Note and Copy of the Tentative Programme of the Conference.

2. Copies of the Permission Letters from Government of India for holding the Conference.

3. A brief synopsis and overview ofthe 26th International Conferences of Chiefiustices ofthe World.

4. Copy of the Certificate of Guinness Book ofWorld Records given to CMS.

5. Copy of the Certificate of 2002- UNESCO Prize for Peace Education’ granted to CMS.

6. Letter of U.N. dated 9-6-2014 according N.G.O. status to CMS Society for its association with U.N.D.P.I.

7. Invitation Bookiet for the 26th International Conference of Chiefiustices of the World.

8. A booklet containing list of 1520 Chiefiustices, Judges and Heads of State/Government from 142 countries who have participated in previous 25 Conferences.

9. A bookiet containing photographs of Chiefiustices, Judges and Heads of State/Government from 142 countries who have participated in previous 25 Conferences.

10. A bookiet coritaining glimpses of Chiefiustices Conferences organised by CMS since the year 2001.

CONCEPT NOTE

26th International Conference of Chief iustices of the World

Theme: A New L.ook at the United Nations and its Charter

Giobal Governance for Sustainable Future in a Fractured World

THE EVENT

The 26th international Conference of Chief Justices of the

World seeks to bring together heads of judiciaries, heads of

states & governments and clvii society to address the most

existentiai and profound chailenges that humanity faces:

vioience and war, inequitable distribution of giobal weaith,

irreversibie climate change and problems arising out of

scientific and technoiogical advancement. The Conference is

grounded in the conviction that these chaiienges can only be

effectiveiy addressed through strengthened international

iaw and reformed giobal governance that promote unity,

cooperation, sustainabie peace and deveiopment and a safe

future for humanity, especialiy for children and future

generations.

CONTEXT

Existing muitilateral institutions find it increasingly difficult to

meet contemporary chailenges as their mandates and

processes are increasingly questioned and challenged by

many countries and thought ieaders. The world’s only

‘mandated’ giobal governance organization, i.e. the United

Nations, 15 Ifl many respects struggling for effectiveness as it

reaches its 8Oth anniversary in 2025.There is a growing sense

that reform of the system must include changes to the

Charter to refiect currentand future needs.

Alternatively, some voices now see this moment as propitious

for new beginnings of a different kind. in a poiarized

geopoliticai world, perhaps it 15 time for ‘smart coaiitionsof

nations willing to act together to advance giobal priorities,

much like the European and other regional unions were born

out of the need to promote peace, values, economic

development and the weII-being of their citizens.

Between these two lie many other options and pressing

issues. City Montessori School believes that a Modern

Schooi must Act as a Lighthouse of Society, as a main actor in

social transformation and must concern itself with the affairs

of the age e.g. worid unity, peace and the protection of our

planet. Consequently, this year we dedicate the 26th

international Conference of Chief iustices of the World to

explore the theme of ‘A New Look at the United Nations & its

Charter: Giobal Governance for a Sustainable Future in a

Fractured World’.

OBJECTIVES & SCOPE OF DISCUSSIONS

The Conference aims to:

1. Address the State of Giobal Governance by exploring

the role of international Iaw in maintaining order amid

shifting giobal alliances and disengagement by major

powers. Can issue-based alliances “Smart Coaiitions”

drive reforms where formal multilateral mechanisms

struggle?

2. Strengthen Muitilateralism, including enabling middle

powers to take on a leadership role where traditional

superpowers are less engaged ordisengaged.

3. Evaiuate legal responses to digital threats and global

corruption (Cybercrime & Grand Corruption).How can

legal systems balance change & continuity, i.e. adapt

while preservingfundamentai justice principles?

4. Tackle Climate & Health CrZses through existing or new

legal frameworks for climate litigation, pandemic

response, and other environmental needs. From

environmental protection to digital governance, how

can judicial institutions safeguard the future?

5. Fosteriudicial Cooperation with enhanced arbitration

mechanisms, particularly in the context of the UN

Charter, to resolve international disputes efficiently.

6. Develop a framework for protecting outer space from

exploitation and weaponization or military uses.

CONCLUSION

This Conference seeks to build a roadmap for a just,

sustainable, and rules-based giobal order in these

challenging times. By fostering collaboration among chief

justices, judges, legal scholars and thought leaders, it aims to

reinforce the role of law as a stabilizing force in an otherwise

rapidly changing world. The Conference also seeks to explore

a more representative and democratic world order for a

sustainable future.

ABOUT THE ORGANISER

The organiser of the Conference 15 City Montessori School,

India, (a senior secondary school) recognised by Guinness

Book of Records as world’s largest school by pupils in a single

city, and is a recipient of 2002 UNESCO Prize for Peace

Education. The School is an NGO associated with the United

Nations Department of Publiclnformation (UN DPI).

The international Conference of Chief Justices of the World

(ICCJW) was conceived and convened since 2001

consecutively by the champion of quality and value-based

education, the Late Dr Jagdish Gandhi, Founder of City

Montessori School, a doyen of world unity and peace and a

passionate Iife-long advocate for a democratic and

representative giobal governance structure.

The Conference is inspired by Article 51 of the Constitution of

India which relates to promoting international peace and

security, fostering respect for international law, encouraging

settlement of international disputes by arbitration, and the

maintenance of just and honourable relations between

nations.

By 2024, a total of 1520 Chief Justices and Judges from 142

countries and also many Heads of States/Governments had

participated in the Conference..

On Article 51 of the Constitution of India

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Organised by: City Montessori School, Lucknow, India

TENTATIVE PROGRAMME IN A NUTSHELL

Wflesday. l9th November 2025 - Deihi (For overseas guests only)

9:00 am 11:OOam 11:30 am - 12:00 noon 12:00 noon - 1:30 pm 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm 3:00 pm — 5:30 pm 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm 8:30 pm

Leave for Rajghat to oifer tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at his memorial Leave Rajghat for Constitution Club, New Deihi Welcome of the guests at Constitution Club Panel Discussion & Press Conference Lunch Visit of Rashtrapati Bhavan (Presidents House), New Deihi Reception and Dinner at Lotus Temple To leave hotel and stay overnight

Thursday, 2Oth November 2025 - Deihi - Agra - Lucknow (For overseas gUes only) 6:00 am Leave Deihi for Agra by Volvo buses 11:00 am Arrive at Agra and vsit Taj Mahal, a Wonder of the World

Lunch at Agra in Hotel Leave for Lucknow Arrive in Lucknow, Welcome Dinner & Dance

1:00 pm 2:00 pm 6:30 pm

Friday ZIst November 2025 in Lucknow 8:45 am - 12:30 pm

12.30 pm — 1.00 pm

1.00 pm - 2.00 pm 2.00 pm - 3.00 pm 3.00 pm — 3.30 pm 3.30 pm - 4.30 pm

5:00 pm 8:30 pm

Saturday. 22nd November 2025 in Lucknow 8:45 am - 9.30 am 9.30 am - 10.30 am 10.30 am — 11.30 am 11.30 am — 12.00 pm 12.00 noon - 1.00 pm

1.00 pm - 1.45 pm 2.00 pm - 3.00 pm 3.00 pm - 3.30 pm 3.30 pm - 4.30 pm

4.30 pm - 6.00 pm 7:00 prn

Inaugural Session at World Unity Convention Center of CMS at its Kanpur Road Campus Group Photograph & Press Conference at the Fountain Stairs at venue of the Co nfe rence Lunch Break at the Swimming Pool side at the Conference venue. Ptenary Panel Discussion Tea Break (a) Talks for Students in Auditorium (b) Parallel Sessions 1 to 6 in Conference Rooms Cultural Function in honour of the participants at CMS, Kanpur Road Campus Dinner

Opening (Prayer & Appeal by the Students) Plenary Addresses Pienary Panel Discussion Tea Break (a) Talks for Students in Auditorium (b) ParaNel Sessions 1 to 6 in Conference Rooms Lunch Break at Swimming Pool Side Pienary Addresses Tea Break (a) Talks for Students in the Auditorium (b) Parallel Sessionsi to 6 in Conference Rooms lnteraction with Chiefjustices for finalizing Draft of Resolution.

Sunday 23rd November 2025 in Lucknow 9.00 am — 10.30 am Final Plenary Session 10.30 am - 11.00 am Tea Break 11.00 am - 12.00 noon Moving of the Draft Resolution for consideration and adoption by the House and

Vote ofThanks. Press Conference followed by Lunch Departures for those leaving on the day

Monday 24th November 2025 in Lucknow

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Optional extra day for those who wish to stay for further sightseeing and shopping, followed by Departures

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Dinner

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PERMISSION_LETTERS

from the Government of India for holding the

th26 International Conference of Chief Justices of the World

on Article 51 of the Constitution of Indlia

from 19 to 24th November, 2025

Permission from Ministry of Law and Justice

Permission from Ministry of External Affairs

Permission from Ministry of Home Affairs

Permission letter from Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India for organizing the 26th International Conference of ChiefJustices of the World

on Article 51 of the Constitution of India from 1 9t to 24th November, 2025

F. No.42250016/CC Government of India

Ministry of Home Affairs Forelgners4 Division

(Computer CeH)

Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium New Delhi-110001, Dated: ,‘3 .012025

To Prof. Geeta Gandhi Kingdon, Convenor of the Conference & Manager, City Montessori School (CMS), 12, Station Road, Lucknow- 226001

Subject:- 26’ International Conference of Chief Justice of the world on Article 51 of the eonstitution of Jndia from l9tb to 25th November, 2025 at City Montessori School (CMS), Lucknow, U.P.

Madam,

1 am directed to refer to your letter dated 01.01.2025 on the above mentioned subject and to convey that in the light of extant instructions outlined in the Visa Manual, security clearance of Ministry of Home Affairs is required for an event only if. (i) there are foreign participants from PRC Countries i.e. Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, Sudan, foreigners of Pakistani Origin and Stateless persons or (II) the venue of the event falis under RAP/PAP area. The organiser of such events needs to apply to MHA on its online event clearance platform (https://conference.mha.gov.in) for obtaining the security clearance of MHA. Necessary instruction in this regard is annexed as Annexure ‘A’ for reference and future compliance.

2. For events, other than the two categories mentioned above, Indian Missions are authorised to issue ‘Conference Visa’ to the Foreign Participants.

Yours faithfully

(Raj Kumar Sah) Section Officer (CC)

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IccJw A New Look at the United Nations & ita Charter

A brief synopsis and overview of the 26th International Conference of ChiefJustices of the World

on Article 51 of the Constitution of India to be held from 19t”to 24th1 November, 2025 at Lucknow, india

The current conflicts ravaging our world have unieashed unprecedented devastation, ciaiming countless lives and redudng homes to rubble. The humanitarian crisis deepens as miliions flee to neighboring countries, stripped of everything they once possessed. Beyond the immediate human toli, these wars have sent shockwaves through the giobal economy and raised the specter ofa catastrophic world war.

Many other serious problems threaten the very existence of humankind, such as terrorism, huge stockpiies of weapons of mass destruction, giobal warming and ciimate change, the inevitabie water crisis, disease, poverty and hunger. A very iarge section of the world’s population is deprived of basic human rights, the right to live with liberty, dignity,freedom and is Iiving in abject poverty.

The fiagrant disregard for international Law underscores an urgent truth: we must fundamentally re-imagine and rebuild our giobal governance structures in the interest of humanity, especialiy chiidren and future generations. This transformation is vital not only for todays humanity—particuiarly our children—but for ali future generations who will inherit the world we shape. There is a growing giobal yearning for a reformed United Nations that could usher in an era of peace, unity, and shared prosperity.

Children are humanity’s common denominator and their weii-being is the common concern that transcends national boundaries, connecting ali peoples across the giobe. We must ensure that every chiid, regardiess of their nationality, has access to fundamental rights: equaiity,justice, freedom, education, proper nutrition, healthcare, and safe sheiter. They need a ciean and sustainable environment not only for their own development into heaithy aduits, but aiso for future generations who will carry forward humanity’s progress. By creating these essential conditions worldwide, we invest in both our childrens weilbeing and our shared human advancement.

Our generation bears a profound responsibility to address these challenges, not oniy to avert immediate catastrophes but to provide future generations with a better world than we inherited. ChiefJustices andjudges command deep respect for their commitment to justice, impartiality, and universal values. Recognizing this, we convene annual international Conferences of Chiefjustices of the Worid to gather their unbiased perspectives on humanity’s pressing chalienges.

These Conferences aim to influence world political leadership toward meaningful reform of giobal governance structures, ensuring they can meet both current and future needs. Through twenty-five successfui conferences, we have fostered cruciai dialogue on these vftal issues. Our goal remains clear: to heip forge a safer, more just world for present and future generations.

1. Why a WorldJudiciary Conference by a Montessori School?

The City Montessori School (CMS) at Lucknow in india, has over 63,000 students on roils, and is recognized by the Guinness Book ofWorld Records as the largest day schooi of the world. CMS is a recipient of the 2002 UNESCO Prize for Peace Education and is an NGO recognized by the UN Department of Pubiic Information (UNDP1). CMS considers it as its dutyto highlight the cause ofa safe and secure future of the over 2.5 billion children of the world and the generations yet to-be born.

2. Thevision and responsibilityofthis Montessori School

The City Montessori School (CMS) is a senior secondary school and it believes that ‘A Modern School must Act as a Lighthouse of Society’ and must concern itself with the Affairs of the Age. Under its vision and philosophy, City

14. H.E. Ms Chandrika Kumaratunga, President of the Republic ofSRt LANKA (1 994- 2005)

(participated in the year 2015)

15. H.E. Mr reburoro Tito, Former President of the Republic ot KIRIBAT1 (1994 - 2003), K1RIBATI

(participated in the year 2023)

16. H.E. Mr Abdul Rahman Swar Al Dahab, President of the Republic of SUDAN (1985 - 1986)

(participated in the year 2016)

17. HE. Mr Rexhep Meidani, President of the Republic of ALBANIA (1997-2002)

(participated in the year 2014)

18. HE. Mr Alexandre Ferdinand NGuendet, President of the CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC (2014)

(participated in the year 2014)

19. H.E. Mr Ludwig Scotty, President of the Republic of NAURU (2004 - 2007)

(participated in the year 2014)

20. H.E. Sir James R. Mancham, KBE, Founding President of the Republic of SEYCHELLES (1976- 1977)

(participated in the years 2010, 2007, 2003)

21. H.E. Dr Pakalitha B Mosisili, Prime Minister of Kingdom of LESOTHO (1998 - 2012 & 2015 - 2017)

(participated in the years 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017)

22. H.E. MrJean-Henry Ceant, Prime Minister of the Republic of HAITI (2018 - 2019)

(participated in the years 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019)

23. H.E. Mr Moses Veerasammy Nagamootoo, Prime Minister of the Republic of GUVANA (2015 - 2020)

(participated in the year 2016)

24. H.E. Mr Anerood Jugnauth, Prime Minister of the Republic of MAURITIUS (2014- 2017)

(participated in the year 2016)

25. H.E. Sir Rodney Errey Lawrence Williams GCMG, Governor-General, ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA

(2014- Present)(participated in the years 2024, 2022, 2015)

26. H.E. Sir lakoba T. ltaleli, Governor General of the Republic ofTUVALU (2010- 2019)

(participated in the years 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015 and 2012)

27. H.E. Sir Daniel Williams, Governor General of GRENADA (1996 - 2008) (participated in the year 2002)

28. H.E. Mr Marie Cyril Eddy Boissezon, GOSK, Vice-President of the Republic of MAURITIUS

(participated in the year 2023)

29. HE. Mr Khemraj Ramjattan, Vice-President of the Republic ofGUYANA(2015 -2020)

(participated in the year 2017)

30. H.E. Mr Archibald Lesao Lehohla, Deputy Prime Minister of the Kingdom of LESOTHO (2002-2009)

(participated in the year 2006)

31. Rt. Hon. MrAlban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin, Speakerofthe Parliament, RepublicofGHANA

(participated in the years 2023, 2021)

32. Hon. Mr Gelase Daniel Ndabirabe, Speaker of the National Assembly of Republic of BURUNDI

(participated in the year 2023)

33. Hon. Rt. Professor Aaron Michael Oquaye, Speaker of the Parliament, Republic of GHANA

(participated in the years 2020, 2018, 2017)

34. Hon. Mrs Santi Bai Hanoomanjee, Speaker of the Parliament, Republic of MAURITIUS

(participated in the years 2018, 2017)

35. Hon. Rt. Rebeca A. Kadaga, Speaker of the Parliament, Republic of UGANDA

(participated in the year 2019)

36. Hon. MrJustice A. N. Bankole Stronge, Speaker of the Parliament, SIERRA LEONE

(participated in the year 2009)

37. Hon. Ms Ntlhoi Motsamai, Speaker of the Parliament, Kingdom of LESOTHO

(participated in the year 2007)

We request your participation in the 26th International Conference of ChiefJustices of the World to be

held from I9th to 24th November 2025 and also request your honourable selfto motivate political leadership of

your country to work for making this world a better place to live in.

CERTI FIATE

The Iargest school based on pupiis is City Montessori School in Lucknow,

Uttar Pradesh, India, with 61,345 pupiis as of 10 Aug 2023 across 21 campuses; the school was founded by Dr Jagdish Gandhi and his wife Dr Bharti Gandhi (both IND)

in 1 959with five students

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The 2002 UNESCO Prize for Peace Education

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City Montessori School, Lucknow (India)

in recognition of its efforts to promote the universal values

of education for peace and tolerance at a time when these values

are increasingly being challenged

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Jagdish Gandhi President The City Montessori School Society 12, Station Road, Lucknow - 226001

Dear Jagdish Gandhi,

The Committee on Non-Govermental Organizations of the Dcpartmcnt of Public Information (DPI) met on 6 June 2014 to consider new applications from non-govermental organizations (NGOs) for association with DPI. 1 am pleased to inform you that the Committee approved The City Montessori School Society for association with the Department, effective immediately.

This association constitutes a commitment on the part of your organization to disseminate information and raise public awareness about the purposes and activities of the United Nations and issues ofglobal concern. Associated NGOs are expected to focus a portion of their publications and information activities on the work of the United Nations. You are encouraged to cooperate with the United Nations Information Centres or Services in your country and with representative of other parts of the United Nations in the area of your expertisc.

To confirm your NGO’s association with DPI, your NGO must create a profile in the Civll Societv Network (CSO Net). Please visit the website: http://esango.un.orgIirene/?page=lqgjand dick on the last option, “Please Click Here To Add Your Organization” to create your profile. Please search the database to check if your organization aiready has a profile in the database. Ifso, you can update that profile.

1 would like to take this opportunity to inforrn you that as an associated NGO, you are entitled to six grounds passes each year to enter the United Nations Headquarters in New York. On the 2014 Newly Associated Information Form (attached), you may designate one main representative, two alternate representatives, and two youth representatives (between the ages of 18 and 32 years old) who wilI he granted annual United Nations grounds passes. Please email the completed form to [email protected].

The UN grounds passes wilI give your representative(s) access to the United Nations Campus in New York, including ali pp meetings of the United Nations bodies, which they can attend as observers. Representatives are also invited to attend the NGO Thursday Briefings organized by NGO Relations, featuring United Nations officials, govemment delegates and other experts from the NGO Community.

Your organization wiIl start receiving ernails of relevant United Nations material and information on United Nations conferences, seminars, briefings and other events following the creation of your CSO Net profile. information on these events and announcements are also available on our website. We encourage your NGO to provide a 1mk the DPI NGO

P.T.O.

Relations website (http://outreach.un.org/ngorelations) on your organization’s website. We

also encourage you to “LIKE” us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.comIUNDPINGO.

Before the end of each year, we wiil send information regarding the Annual Review, which

will also be available on our website. In order to maintain your associated status with DPI,

you must complete the Annual Review form by the deadiine and appoint representatives

for renewed grounds passes. Please note that your designated representative(s) should come

to the DPLNGO Resource Centre located in the UNITAR buiiding on 45th Street and First

Avenue in person with a government-issued photo ID to receive the grounds pass.

As part of the criteria to maintain association, you are also expected to keep NGO Relations

informed of the activities you undertake and to send us relevant pubiications and other

materiais. In the case ofan amendment to your organizational structure or bylaws, please

send us a copy of the amended documents. In addition, you should inform us of ali changes

in your name or contact inforrnation (mailing and emails addresses) as well as any changes of

NGO representatives. Ifyou have any further questions please contact [email protected].

Use of the UN Emblem

Please aiso note that the use of the UN emblem is restricted by Generai

Assembly resolution 92(i), adopted in 1946. This resolution states that in

order to prevent the misuse of the UN seal and ernblem, it cannot he used

without the authorization of the Secretary-General. NGOs are

allowed to use the officiai IJN emblem on their websites, stationary, business

cards or other items. NGOs may, however, request authorization to use the

modified UN emblem which requires written approvai and authorization by

the Office ofLegal Affairs. Piease refer to the attached guidelines for further

details on the use ofthe UN embiem.

Association of NGOs with DPI does not constitute their incorporation into

the United Nations system, nor does it entitle associated organization or their

staffto any kind ofpriviieges, immunities or special status. Your NGO may

mention that the organization is “associated with DPI”.

Again, it is my pleasure to weicome your organization among NGOs associated with

DPI and to assure you that the staff of the DPI NGO Reiations Section looks forward to a

productive partnership in pursuit of our common goals.

Yours sincer

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/ ((!hief NG Rons & Advocacy

utreach Division, Department of Public Information

cc: Ms. Anne-Marie Carlson, Chair, NGO/DPI Executive Committee.