An appeal to the citizens of the world has also been made by the former President of the Soviet Union Mikhail Gorbachev - “We call up all the citizens of the world with the aim to spread this document and stimulate a dialogue. As violence is wandering worldwide, our contribution is to issue a challenge to animate the whole world to be interested in what is happening. We will promote the Chart at all levels”. The Dalai Lama has also stressed the importance of trust and resolution in bringing on the commitment for a world without violence - “starting off from our small way, promoting contact among communities until others will carry on our job”.

Charter for a World without Violence