​The Golden Rule Summit — Rome 2026

​Human Dignity • Inclusive Development • Global Responsibility

​Diplomacy • Children & Youth • Culture • Humanity • AI • Women & the Global South

​Tuesday, 20 October 2026 | 10:00–17:00
Auditorium Loyola, Roma Eventi–Fontana di Trevi, Rome (Located inside the historic neoclassical building of the Pontifical Gregorian University)

​Organized by A.F.I. World Peace Initiative and Visions of Peace Initiative under the Cultural Patronage of Associazione Cavalieri San Silvestro

​Founded by and under the Royal Patronage of Her Majesty Queen Angelique-Monet Gureje-Thompson, Queen of Eti-Oni, Osun State, Nigeria, The Golden Rule Summit brings together people across cultures, generations and sectors around a shared principle: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”

​The conference forms part of the Summit’s activities in Rome from 19–22 October 2026. Through dialogue, cultural exchange and shared learning, it explores how peace, empathy, solidarity and responsible leadership can advance human dignity and inclusive development.

​Distinguished Participants

​Founder and Royal Patron
Her Majesty Queen Angelique-Monet Gureje-Thompson
Founder, A.F.I. World Peace Initiative
The Queen of Eti-Oni, Osun State, Nigeria

​President Emeritus
Monsignor Don Luigi Francesco Domenico Casolini di Sersale
Marquis of Sersale and Duke of Rocca San Marco
Rector-President, Associazione Cavalieri di San Silvestro Papa
President of the Chapter of Canons, Cathedral of San Lorenzo Martire, Tivoli
Rector, Monumental Church of San Silvestro Papa, Tivoli
Provost, Monumental Collegiate Church of San Pietro Apostolo, Vicovaro

​Guest of Honor
H.E. Mrs. Mona-Helen Kabuki Quartey
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Ghana to the Italian Republic

​Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree
Cheryl Halpern
Award-winning Filmmaker and Humanitarian
Former Chair, Corporation for Public Broadcasting, United States
Co-Founder, Visions of Peace Initiative

​Honorable Guest & Speaker
Kevin Hyland OBE
Chief Executive Officer, Praevani Global
The United Kingdom’s First Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner

​Marco Crimi
Segretario Generale Vicario
Associazione Cavalieri San Silvestro & President of Vivon

​Rev. Sr. Dr. Miriam Yves Iwuamadu, SJS
Medical Doctor, Member of the Congregation of the Sisters of Jesus Savior, and Author

​Federico Girotti
Program Manager, AT-ONE-MENT
Franciscan Friars of the Atonement

​Cosmas Joel Wallbrecher
Project Support Assistant, AT-ONE-MENT Project
Franciscan Friars of the Atonement

​Nellie Kartoglu
Former Project Manager with
World Health Organization (WHO) & Filmmaker, Story Teller

​Event Moderator
Tatiana Kotlyarenko
Member, IF20 Advisory Group on Human Trafficking

​Shiran Miamdovsky Somech
Founder & CEO, Generative AI for Good

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​Additional distinguished participants and panelists to be announced.

​The Golden Rule Lifetime Achievement Award

​The Golden Rule Lifetime Achievement Award

​Honoring Cheryl Halpern

​The Summit presents The Golden Rule Lifetime Achievement Award to Cheryl Halpern in recognition of her contributions to peace, education, cultural understanding and humanitarian service.

​Designed by Her Majesty Queen Angelique-Monet Gureje-Thompson, The Queen of Eti-Oni, Osun State, Nigeria, the award was handcrafted by artisans in Edo State, Nigeria, drawing upon the enduring artistic tradition of the ancient Benin bronzes—a craft still practiced today.

​A valuable artifact, the award is one of two original handcrafted pieces, with the other intended as a gift to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV. Each piece is individually numbered, marked and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity attesting to its originality.

​A fireside conversation will explore Halpern’s experiences in public service and filmmaking, the power of storytelling to inspire compassion, and the importance of passing these values on to younger generations.

​Programme Themes

​Peace, Dialogue and Global Responsibility
Strengthening understanding across cultures and communities through diplomacy, solidarity, mutual respect and ethical leadership.

​Women and Inclusive Development
Advancing women’s leadership, education, health, economic participation and access to opportunity, with attention to rural and marginalized communities across the Global South.

​Artificial Intelligence, Empathy and Humanity
Exploring how technology can serve people, support education and inclusion, and preserve human connection, dignity and responsibility.

​Children, Youth and a Culture of Peace
Nurturing kindness, empathy and belonging through education and creative expression, while encouraging meaningful youth participation.

​Culture, Film and Storytelling for Peace
Considering how film, music and the arts can bridge differences, encourage compassion and deepen our understanding of one another.

​Further participants and the detailed programme will be announced as they are confirmed.

​Participation and Partnerships

​We welcome educators, students, community organizations, women’s networks, peace and interfaith groups, cultural institutions, development organizations and technology practitioners.

​Organizations interested in participating, coordinating a delegation, sharing the event with their communities or exploring a partnership are warmly invited to contact the organizing team.

​This registration page is for the Summit conference on 20 October. The opening film screening and reception on 19 October have a separate registration page LINK TO FILM SCREENING: https://luma.com/h6nkjmio

​About the Organizers

​A.F.I. World Peace Initiative
Founded in 2012 by Her Majesty Queen Angelique-Monet Gureje-Thompson, A.F.I. World Peace Initiative brings together the arts, cultural diplomacy and international dialogue to promote peace, tolerance and inclusion. Its international programme has included gatherings at United Nations Headquarters during the General Assembly, World Peace and Tolerance events during the Cannes Film Festival, film screenings, humanitarian and arts awards, and conversations connecting creative practitioners with community and international leaders.

​Beyond these gatherings, A.F.I. works year-round through platforms supporting women and young people, cultural exchange and opportunities for underrepresented voices. Its approach combines storytelling, creative expression and innovative events to build understanding across communities and generations.

​For the A.F.I. World Peace Initiative (LOGO) , (until we get the web-site use this)

​WATCH OUR MOVIE:

​LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/afi-world-peace-initiative/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true

​Visions of Peace Initiative
Co-founded by Cheryl Halpern, Visions of Peace Initiative engages children and young people in expressing their visions of a peaceful world through the arts. Its educational and creative activities encourage participants to reflect on the Golden Rule and translate kindness, empathy and respect into everyday actions. Working across social, economic, religious and ethnic differences, the Initiative uses creative expression to encourage tolerance, peaceful coexistence and understanding.

​https://visionsofpeaceinitiative.org

​Partnership and group attendance inquiries: afi.world.peace@gmail.com
Website: www.thegoldenrulefilm.com