Federal Minister for Development Svenja Schulze has appointed singer and peace activist Michael Patrick Kelly as “SDG Ambassador for Peace and Justice”.

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Federal Minister for Development Svenja Schulze and Michael Patrick Kelly

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Federal Minister for Development Svenja Schulze: “Michael Patrick Kelly combines music with a personal commitment to world peace. With bell of peace He inspired the Germans and Europeans not to take peace for granted but to work for it. With Michael Patrick Kelly SDGAmbassador, we would like to make it even clearer how important personal commitment and development cooperation from our partner countries are for peace in Germany and Europe.”

Michael Patrick Kelly: “Every generation needs a culture of peace. After spending several years together, NGO We are delighted to now be working together on peace projects and humanitarian assistance. BMZ And the UN has become more effective in helping people.”

German development cooperation is preventive before crises occur. It advocates for the perspectives of the local population in the partner countries, the fight against inequality, hunger and poverty, education, health, gender equality and the development of democracy. Development policy invests in prevention so that societies are prepared for crises. Therefore, a strong development policy is essential for peace and security, based on the universal validity of human rights, international solidarity and the spirit of social justice.

Michael Patrick Kelly has been involved in various peace projects for many years. He started the project in 2018. #peacebellThe peace bell, cast from an ancient war weapon, is a symbol of peace. The bell is used to mark a minute of silence for peace at concerts. Kelly is also committed to humanitarian aid projects and donates a portion of her concert proceeds to charities.