Full-time FMBA Students Attended 4th Global Peace Summit | FMBA
From January 14 to 18, 2025, four students and one program representative from Full-Time Financial MBA program at Fudan International School of Finance participated in the 4th Global Peace Summit in Bangkok, Thailand. Organized by the Humanitarian Affairs Asia under the theme A World Together, the summit brought together over 400 emerging world leaders from 46 countries to address pathways toward sustainable peace in a turbulent world.
Global Collaboration
for a Peaceful Future
Keynote speeches highlighted pressing issues such as the Israeli Palestinian Conflict, gender equality in peacebuilding, and the role of forgiveness in healing societies. H.E. Ambassador Walid Abu Ali, Palestine’s Ambassador to Malaysia, emphasized that “peace is not merely the absence of violence, but the presence of justice and balance.” Student Daxiang Lin deepened understanding of the conflict’s complexities and recognized the responsibility of young people to advocate for peace through education and social media.
Women Leading Peace,
Survivors Inspiring Hope
A standout session focused on women’s pivotal role in conflict resolution. Manal Omar, founder of Across Red Lines, shared her experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan, stressing that women are not just victims but architects of community recovery. Student Haipei Wang reflected, “Women are often the first to seek common ground and drive dialogue—their resilience is irreplaceable.”
The summit also featured harrowing yet inspiring testimonies from survivors of genocide and war. Niemat Ahmadi (Darfur Women’s Action Group), Claude Gatebuke (Rwandan genocide survivor), and others shared stories of resilience, underscoring the importance of truth, justice, and collective healing. Student Ziheng Wang remarked that “The direct testimonies of witnesses vividly brought to light the harrowing realities of suffering and tragedy, evoking deep emotions and shock”. He also noted that “Without this summit, these painful stories and their profound impacts might have remained unknown to students like us”. Student Zhaoran Shen emphasized that “These true stories remind us that peace requires not just ending wars, but rebuilding societies through empowerment”.
Forgiveness and
Sustainable Peace
On the final day, discussions centered on forgiveness as a catalyst for sustainable peace. Marina Cantacuzino (Founder of The Forgiveness Project) and Jennifer Nadel (Director of Compassionate Politics, Centre for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education, Stanford University School of Medicine) explored how forgiveness breaks cycles of vengeance, while acknowledging its challenges in politically charged contexts.
A special video call with the journalist in Gaza offered a glimpse into civilian suffering, reinforcing the urgency of peace advocacy.
Finance as a Force
for Peace
Our students also explored intersections between finance and peacebuilding during discussions with Janice Leong, Regional Director of Humanitarian Affairs Asia. Leong emphasized that peace is the foundation of economic prosperity, urging future financial leaders to channel expertise into post-conflict reconstruction, equitable resource allocation, and impact investing. Students committed to leveraging their financial acumen to support global peace initiatives, from World Bank projects to community-driven awareness campaigns.
Conclusion:
A Call to Action
The summit reinforced the complexity of peacebuilding and the urgency of collective action. FISF’s participants returned with a renewed resolve to integrate social responsibility into their financial careers, gender equity, and conflict-sensitive investments. As future leaders in financial sector, they aim to bridge finance and humanitarianism, proving that sustainable peace is not just a vision—but a viable outcome of informed, compassionate leadership.
The Peace Summit in My Eyes
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