{"id":26612,"date":"2025-06-25T14:51:36","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T14:51:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/justiceandpeace.nl\/?p=26612"},"modified":"2025-06-25T14:54:24","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T14:54:24","slug":"statement-for-2025-nato-summit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/justiceandpeace.nl\/en\/statement-for-2025-nato-summit\/","title":{"rendered":"Public statement for peace & resilience ahead of the 2025 NATO Summit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Issued during the Just Peace Festival, The Hague, this statement is an initiative of The Hague Humanity Hub.<\/em><\/p>\n

As world leaders prepare to gather in The Hague for the 2025 NATO summit, we call for a balanced vision of peace and security that puts people at its heart.<\/strong><\/p>\n

At a time when the focus is increasingly on defence and military preparedness, we urge equal and sustained attention and investment in the long-term work of building resilient, inclusive and just societies. This is not an alternative to security. It is its foundation.<\/p>\n

The Hague speaks for peace and rebalancing security<\/h2>\n

We cannot rely solely on military force to prevent and resolve conflicts. We also need policies that eliminate the social, economic and political roots of conflict. This means investing in resilience, stable institutions, equitable economies, inclusive and just societies, and the rule of law. Today\u2019s complex and compounding global problems – conflicts and geopolitical tensions, the climate crisis, deepening inequalities – all call for a balanced approach. Our collective security and well-being everywhere\u2014including here in the Netherlands\u2014rely on it.<\/p>\n

However, while military spending is increasing, investments which prevent the root causes of conflict are decreasing.<\/p>\n

We need to act now<\/h2>\n

Here in The Hague, across the Netherlands and beyond, many individuals and institutions are working tirelessly to prevent conflict, protect human rights, uphold international law, and build the foundations of just and peaceful societies. These efforts are essential to global security and must be valued and resourced alongside defence.<\/p>\n

We therefore call on political leaders, civil society, international institutions, and concerned citizens to:<\/p>\n