On 13 September 2025, the Chair of ACCORD’s Board of Trustees, Mrs Graca Machel, addressed the Grace for the World Concert, which took place at the Vatican in St. Peter’s Square. The concert was part of the Third World Meeting on Human Fraternity and the 2025 Jubilee Year celebrations.
Sharing the stage with global icons such as Pharrell Williams, John Legend, Andrea Bocelli, the Voices of Fire Choir, and Angélique Kidjo, Mrs Machel delivered a powerful message rooted in justice, empathy, and reconciliation.
Speaking as a daughter of Africa, she reflected on the resilience of communities and the strength of mothers and children who continue to inspire hope. Her speech emphasised that justice must restore dignity and rebuild trust in communities affected by conflict. She called for a global commitment to peace, reminding the world that healing begins when we refuse to remain chained to the wounds of the past.
2025 marks 30 years that Mrs Machel has been a Trustee of ACCORD.
Mrs Machel’s words are a timely reminder that justice, when rooted in compassion and integrity, becomes the foundation for lasting peace and human fraternity.
Watch full speech here: https://x.com/G_MachelTrust/status/1967163776882336048
