Paris, June 28, 2026 — Ahead of the June 29 public hearing at the French National Assembly on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP), the International Raelian Movement welcomes this historic step toward greater transparency and congratulates the two Members of Parliament behind this courageous initiative.

“Following similar efforts already underway in the United States, this opening is essential. However, no genuine scientific investigation can be considered complete without examining France’s most famous and well-documented UAP encounter: Rael’s 1973 meeting at Puy de Lassolas,” said Daniel Turcotte, Executive Director of the Embassy for Extraterrestrials Project.

“Ignoring such a significant case runs counter to the very principles of scientific rigor. A serious investigation requires that all available evidence be examined without prejudice,” he added.

Beyond the mere observation of unidentified objects, one fundamental question remains: Why are they visiting us? An advanced civilization would not traverse space without purpose. “Rael’s testimony is unique in that it presents a clear message: to help humanity evolve and to request the construction of an official Embassy where public contact can take place,” explained Daniel Turcotte.

An international online conference will be held on July 11 to present the Embassy project and provide concrete answers to these questions.

The Raelian Movement calls on the policymakers, scientists, and experts participating in the June 29 hearing to approach the subject with complete openness. “Investigating UAP to their fullest extent also means examining their message,” Daniel Turcotte concluded.

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Montreal, Canada – June 27, 2026 — On the occasion of International Swastika Rehabilitation Day, observed on the last Saturday of June, the International Raelian Movement invites the public and the media to rediscover the original meaning of this ancient symbol and to connect it with the ongoing revelations about the origin of life.

Long before its misuse in the 20th century, the swastika was universally recognized as a symbol of peace and harmony, representing the eternal cycles of life. It appeared in countless cultures across all inhabited continents for thousands of years.

“For decades, we have worked to restore the true meaning of this symbol, which remains deeply misunderstood in the West,” said Martin Hétu, spokesperson for the Raelian Movement.

According to the Raelian teachings, the swastika is part of the Symbol of Infinity, the emblem of the Elohim—the extraterrestrial civilization responsible for creating all life on Earth. The swastika represents infinity in time, while the Star of David represents infinity in space.

“Rehabilitating this symbol is essential to fostering peace and preparing humanity for contact with its creators,” added Hétu.

On June 27, events will take place on every continent to commemorate this day and invite people to reflect on the universal significance of the world’s oldest symbol, as well as the growing signs of imminent contact with those who brought it to Earth.

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Geneva, July 11 – On the occasion of World Population Day, the Raelian Movement reiterates the urgent need to act in the face of population growth that already exceeds the planet's capacity. While resources dwindle and social tensions intensify, a new ally is emerging: Artificial Intelligence, capable of helping humanity avert an impending catastrophe. 

“AI offers us a comprehensive vision that humans have never had. It reveals the urgency of acting, but also the possible solutions. For the first time, we have the technological means to stabilize the world's population in a peaceful, ethical, and intelligent way,” emphasized Fabien Delhoume, leader of the international campaign raising awareness about the risks of overpopulation in Europe. 

For more than 50 years, Rael, founder and spiritual leader of the Raelian Movement, has warned about the dangers of continuous global population growth. “Today, the most advanced technological tools are confirming those warnings. AI systems, capable of analyzing billions of data points in real time, clearly demonstrate that the planet can no longer sustain a model based on infinite growth,” the spokesperson continued.

“AI already makes it possible to identify precisely where demographic pressure is greatest, anticipate water and food shortages, and optimize the use of resources. But its potential extends far beyond data analysis,” he added. “Through AI, education can reach even the most remote regions, access to contraception can be expanded, and reproductive health programs can be tailored to the actual needs of populations.”

When used to promote human fulfillment and well-being, these technological advances align with the humanistic and societal solutions that form the foundation of Raelian philosophy, including education, women’s autonomy and bodily sovereignty, parenthood by choice, and the widespread dissemination of scientific knowledge. “AI can accelerate each of these transformations,” emphasized Fabien Delhoume.

Automation and robotics also play a key role. By freeing humanity from arduous or repetitive tasks, they allow us to envision a society where prosperity no longer depends on an ever-growing workforce. "Overpopulation is the result of an archaic view of human labor. Thanks to robotics and AI, we can finally build a society where quality of life takes precedence over the quantity of human beings," he explains.  

The Raelian Movement calls on governments and international institutions to integrate these technologies into their demographic strategies, promote comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) programs, and guarantee universal access to contraception. It also reiterates that religious dogmas that oppose these solutions endanger the future of humanity. 

“AI will never replace love or human consciousness, but it can help us avoid the worst. Let us use it to create a world in which every child is wanted and humanity finally lives in harmony with its planet,” concluded Fabien Delhoume.

WASHINGTON, D.C., June 10, 2026 — Coinciding with the release of Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day, the International Raelian Movement is launching a worldwide campaign, “Disclosure Day – ET Embassy Month,” running from June 10 through July 11, 2026. This global initiative seeks to raise public awareness about the need for a peaceful, rational, and diplomatic response to the profound questions surrounding Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs), government disclosure, and the possibility of extraterrestrial contact.

While the film invites audiences to imagine humanity's reaction to an official revelation about extraterrestrial phenomena, the ET Embassy Month campaign proposes a concrete and constructive response: preparing humanity not for fear, but for dialogue, cooperation, and diplomacy.

At the heart of the campaign is the ET Embassy Project, an initiative advocating for the construction of an official embassy designed to welcome the Elohim—the extraterrestrial civilization who, according to the message transmitted to Rael, created all life on Earth. The proposed Embassy is envisioned as a place of peace, mutual respect, and cooperation between humanity and its extraterrestrial creators.

“The current global conversation surrounding UAPs, extraterrestrial life, and the release of previously classified government information suggests that humanity may soon require a peaceful, rational, and diplomatic framework for official contact with extraterrestrial civilizations,” said Daniel Turcotte, Executive Director of the ET Embassy Project. “An Embassy represents a practical solution—a place where humanity can welcome the Elohim with dignity, respect, and responsibility.”

The campaign will feature awareness videos, public outreach at cinemas screening Disclosure Day, international live events, multilingual educational content, and a major online conference culminating on ET Embassy Day, July 11.

“The real question is not only whether humanity is ready to learn that it is not alone in the universe,” added Turcotte. “The deeper question is whether humanity is prepared to respond with maturity, unity, and diplomacy. The Embassy offers a peaceful, concrete, and visionary path toward officially welcoming the Elohim.”

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Las Vegas, May 1, 2026 — Members of the Paradism Movement around the world will celebrate Paradism Day, highlighting what they describe as a historic turning point: the transition from a society shaped by scarcity to one made possible by artificial intelligence, robotics, and abundance.

According to the movement, technological progress is rapidly making work and money obsolete, opening the door to a new “golden age” where human life can be centered on fulfillment rather than survival.

“For the first time in history, humanity has the tools to create a world of abundance for all,” said Jarel, Raelian Guide, leader of the Paradism Movement. “But technology alone will not determine our future—it is the people who control it.”

While automation promises unprecedented productivity, the movement warns that current economic and political systems are not designed for a world without human labor.

“Our social, political, and economic systems were built for scarcity,” Jarel explained. “If we do not adapt, we risk systemic collapse instead of liberation.”

Paradism proposes a new societal model adapted to this emerging reality—one where neither work nor money are necessary for a meaningful life. However, the movement emphasizes that the greatest risk is not technological, but human.

“The real danger is not artificial intelligence,” Jarel stated. “It is placing immense power in the hands of individuals who lack the emotional maturity and ethical grounding to use it wisely.”

Paradism advocates argue that many current leadership structures were shaped by centuries of competition, conflict, and scarcity—conditions that often reward dominance over empathy. In the age of powerful technologies, they say, this model of leadership has become an existential threat.

As part of Paradism Day, activists will organize public events and invite citizens—particularly in Europe—to support initiatives calling for higher ethical and psychological standards for political leaders. A petition registered with the European Parliament is one such effort.

“Whether we reach the golden age or return to the stone age, depends on who we choose to lead us,” Jarel concluded. “We stand at the threshold of a golden age—but reaching it requires conscious, responsible leadership.”

Members of the Paradism Movement invite the public to learn more and participate in Paradism Day activities worldwide.

For more information: paradism.org

Fort-de-France, Martinique — April 20, 2026 — Following a proposal put forward by the President of Ghana, John Mahama, the United Nations General Assembly adopted, on March 25, 2026, a resolution recognizing the transatlantic slave trade of Africans as the “most serious crime against humanity.” The International Raelian Movement commends Ghana for its courage in advancing this historic initiative, marking a major step forward in acknowledging one of the greatest tragedies in human history.

Adopted by 123 states, the resolution represents a significant milestone, despite opposition from the United States, Israel, and Argentina, as well as the abstention of 52 countries, primarily European, several of which directly benefited from this system for more than four centuries.

For the Raelian Movement, this recognition must now lead to concrete reparative justice. “Recognizing a crime against humanity necessarily implies a legitimate right to reparations for the descendants of its victims,” stated Dr. Yoshaïe Kanta, Raelian guide and representative of the Back to Kama* (BTK) organization for the Caribbean.

As early as 2001, Rael, founder and spiritual leader of the International Raelian Movement, declared:
“Crimes against humanity are not subject to a statute of limitations. The crimes of those who killed hundreds of thousands of Africans and enslaved millions of others clearly constitute a crime against humanity. It is unacceptable that Germany continues to pay compensation to the descendants of Jewish victims of Nazism while Africans have no such rights. Individuals, institutions, and nations that built their wealth on the abhorrent practice of slavery have a moral and human obligation to compensate the descendants of the victims.” (Source: www.raelafrica.org)

According to the Movement’s representatives, reparations must be approached in a comprehensive and inclusive manner, benefiting both the descendants of Africans deported to the Americas and the Caribbean, and those who remained on the African continent, who were likewise affected by the lasting consequences of slavery, colonization, and neo-colonization.

Beyond financial compensation, the Movement emphasizes the need for cultural, historical, and psychological repair. “Repair also means healing minds, restoring memory, and rebuilding pride and self-awareness,” said Dr. Gbedia Dodo, head of the BTK project.

The Raelian Movement reaffirms its commitment to the “3 Rs”: Recognition, Reparation, and Reconciliation—the only path toward lasting peace grounded in truth and justice. The Back to Kama initiative (www.backtokama.org), launched in 2009 by Maitreya Rael, calls on people of African descent in the diaspora to reconnect with their roots and actively contribute to the development of the African continent.

* Kama is the original name for Africa used by its indigenous peoples.

Paris, April 15, 2026 — The Raelian Movement expresses its deep indignation and strongly condemns the adoption, on March 30, 2026, of a law introducing the death penalty for acts of terrorism in Israel. Passed in its final reading by 62 votes to 48, in the presence of Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, this measure constitutes a serious violation of the fundamental principle of respect for human life.

“It is profoundly paradoxical that a state defining itself as ‘Jewish’ would adopt a law that contradicts one of the most sacred principles of the Torah: Al Tirtzah—‘Thou shalt not kill,’” stated Léon Mellul, Raelian Grand Rabbi and spokesperson for Mashiach Rael. “This commandment is not merely a moral guideline; it affirms the sacred and inviolable nature of human life. To claim the right to take life in the name of security is to place oneself above this fundamental principle.”

In Jewish tradition, Israel is called to be Or LaGoyim, a light unto the nations. This calling implies greater justice, compassion, and moral responsibility—not privilege. As Mellul emphasizes, “Election has never been a privilege, but a higher moral requirement,” implying greater compassion, never greater violence.

The Talmud itself teaches that a Sanhedrin that issued a death sentence even once in seventy years was considered “murderous.” Mellul notes that this historical reference underscores how the death penalty was meant to remain an almost nonexistent exception—“seventy years, not seventy hours of parliamentary debate”—and not become a political tool.

The Raelian Movement also denounces the discriminatory nature of this law, which applies de facto almost exclusively to Palestinians and extends to territories occupied since 1967, raising serious concerns regarding its compliance with international law. “Seeing political leaders celebrate the introduction of death as an instrument of the state is deeply shocking,” Mellul added.

Beyond legal and political considerations, the Raelian Movement recalls a fundamental truth: humanity forms one single body, of which each human being is a cell. To destroy one life is to weaken the whole. “Even if we were told that one man must be killed to save all humanity, we should never do it. It is precisely by respecting every life that humanity saves itself,” concluded the Grand Rabbi.

The Raelian Movement finally calls on Israeli authorities to reconsider this decision and urges the international community—governments, human rights organizations, and religious institutions—to intensify efforts to abolish the death penalty worldwide.

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Raelian Grand Rabbi
International Raelian Movement

Tokyo, March 17, 2026 — On March 20, Raelians will celebrate Happiness Day with even more fervor than ever.

In a recent address, Rael, spiritual leader of the Raelian Movement,
reminded us that “We should be laughing constantly. We are born to laugh.”

He added, “You shouldn’t be sorry for laughing, but you should be sorry
for being serious! Laughing is becoming like the Elohim—the scientists
who created us. The Elohim are laughing all the time, and they were
laughing when they created us.”

Rael explains that many of today’s conflicts arise from a complete
betrayal of the teachings of the prophets. He notes that certain
interpretations of Jewish scriptures promote the idea that the country
of Israel must be attacked by the whole world so that the Messiah can
guide the Jewish people and their God can intervene to save them in a
final battle. Some fundamentalist Christians hold a similar belief,
envisioning a worldwide conflict that will bring back Jesus and ensure
victory for Christians. Some Muslims also hold comparable apocalyptic
interpretations.

According to Rael, representatives of monotheistic religions are
actively promoting a war agenda at the highest levels, in complete
betrayal of the original teachings of their prophets.

He says that the mission of the Raelians is to restore the true
narrative of what these prophets taught. They all spoke about love,
respect for life, respect for our Creators, and the importance of
enjoying every second of the life that was given to us—values that Rael
has been teaching for 52 years through the yearly Happiness Academies he
conducts.

Rael concluded, “Train yourself so that your last breath may be taken
while laughing. Train yourself every day and never hide your happiness.
Happiness and laughter are contagious. Be the one who triggers laughter
in others. Initiate this contagion of laughter to counter the infection
of seriousness.”

“Spreading love—that’s what we do as Raelians. Spreading love means
spreading laughter. When people are laughing, they don’t want to kill
other people. When you are happy, you don’t want to kill other people.
Happiness is the only solution to save humanity because it brings love.”

Join Raelians in the streets or at one of their many activities on March
20—and every day—because Happiness Day should be celebrated every day.


To learn more about our Happiness Academies, visit rael.org

Madrid, March 2026 — The Raelian Movement has expressed its firm support for the position taken by the President of the Spanish Government, Pedro Sánchez, who has spoken out against the escalation of war in the Middle East and against Iran’s involvement in a new conflict.

At a time when warlike rhetoric too often seems to prevail over reason, Sánchez’s words appear as a voice of wisdom that Europe should adopt as its political compass. Calling on the international community to remain consistent, the Spanish leader declared: “We cannot be accused of applying double standards: we cannot defend international law in Ukraine and remain silent in the face of what is happening in the Middle East. Peace must be one and the same, founded on the dignity of every human being.”

Princess Loona, spokesperson of the Raelian Movement for Europe, welcomed this vision of consistency and universal justice, recalling that at the heart of Raelian philosophy lies a fundamental principle: “The life of a single innocent human being is more important than the life of all humanity.”

“This value is absolute: even if the survival of the human species depended on the sacrifice of a single innocent individual, that person should not be killed,” she declared. “Life is the supreme good, the result of the scientific creation of the Elohim—an extraterrestrial civilization described in the Bible—and it cannot be sacrificed for any ideology or any nation.”

The spokesperson also warned that the current conflict could spread to other nations, bringing humanity dangerously closer to the specter of nuclear war.

She further criticized current political systems:

“The dramatic situations we are witnessing today are not accidents along the way, but the direct result of decisions made by democratically elected leaders. Supporters of what we call ‘wild democracy’—the system of universal suffrage—should recognize that such tragic scenarios are the product of the system they defend. If they refuse to accept these consequences, they must have the courage to question the entire electoral systems that allow inadequate leaders to determine the destiny of the planet.”

To move beyond this impasse, Princess Loona pointed to the path proposed by Rael, founder and spiritual leader of the International Raelian Movement, in his book Geniocracy. According to the Raelian Movement, the current political system has become obsolete and dangerous. It proposes moving beyond the “democracy of numbers” to establish a model based on intelligence and love, in which the right to vote and to be elected would depend on individuals’ genuine cognitive and empathetic abilities.

According to the spokesperson, Pedro Sánchez’s clear opposition to war demonstrates precisely the type of intelligence that Geniocracy seeks to promote as the standard for governance.

In conclusion, Princess Loona called on the European Union to support Pedro Sánchez’s position, to put an end to the logic of military intervention, and to open a serious debate on the geniocratic model of governance proposed by Rael as a means of preventing humanity’s self-destruction.

Washington, D.C. / Geneva — An international coalition of scientists and civil society organizations has formally submitted a groundbreaking proposal to the Board of Peace—chaired by President Donald J. Trump—advocating for the creation of an Embassy of Peace for Extraterrestrial Relations in Gaza. The proposal forms part of a long-term vision for regional reconstruction and sustainable peace.

The initiative is endorsed by over 250 scientists and 36 organizations, including the International Raelian Movement, which represents nearly 2.2 million members worldwide. Supporters believe that Gaza—long marked by conflict and humanitarian crises—can become a global symbol of peace, diplomacy, and planetary renewal.

“Decades of conflict have proven that security cannot exist without dignity, stability, and hope,” said Léon Mellul, Raelian Chief Rabbi and spokesperson. “Temporary ceasefires and fragmented aid efforts have failed. What we need now is a civilizational project—a comprehensive initiative grounded in peace, governance, and economic revival.”

Building upon President Trump’s recent remarks envisioning Gaza as the “Riviera of the Middle East,” the coalition argues that hosting an internationally recognized diplomatic institution would attract billions in tourism, generate significant employment, and position Gaza as a spiritual and cultural capital with unprecedented global visibility.

At the heart of the proposal is the establishment of a neutral, internationally governed site dedicated to preparing for and managing potential future contact with non-terrestrial intelligence. Proponents emphasize that this is a preventive and stabilizing initiative, focused on transparency, coordination, and peaceful engagement—as an alternative to panic or militarized responses.

The proposal further calls for the adoption of an Optional Protocol to the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations (1961)—to establish a legal framework for Embassies for Extraterrestrial Civilizations. This protocol would adapt existing diplomatic principles to unprecedented interstellar contexts, while safeguarding international law, security, and public trust.

Led by the Raelian Movement, the coalition is also calling for an International Summit in Gaza to deliberate on, adopt, and eventually ratify this Optional Protocol—marking a historic first in humanity’s diplomatic readiness.

“Supporters believe that the Board of Peace is uniquely positioned to champion this visionary initiative,” concluded Mellul. “This is an opportunity to show the world that humanity is ready—to face both present conflicts and future unknowns with wisdom, restraint, and unity.”


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Raelian Chief Rabbi and Spokesperson

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