Young Ambassadors—you were indeed inspiring. I was deeply touched and motivated by your passion and commitment. You came together from over 100 different countries, with diverse languages, religions, backgrounds and experiences and yet sharing one common goal, that together we will build a more united and peaceful world. For three days you debated and discussed, you differed and agreed, you gave meaning to the word peace, defining it in your own terms, colored by your experiences and strengthened by your resolve. I was touched by your eagerness to share your experiences, your knowledge, your fears and your staunch commitment to be part of the change that we all aspire for. Your stories gave us hope, gave us courage, they opened windows of opportunities and offered solutions to genuine and real global challenges.
You made a commitment to build peace, each in your own way, each in your own community, and yet knowing that our International Youth Network stands by you as partner and enabler. You committed yourselves to doing what needs to be done now at present—as productive citizens, as peace workers, and as key agents for social change.
And now as we move forward, we will build on this amazing momentum and together realize your aspirations for a better world.
A heart-felt thanks to all of you for all your spirit and energy and for making this forum such an incredible success.

Suzanne Mubarak

Mrs. Mubarak's Opening & Closing remarks