The Raelian Movement Launches Planetary “Disclosure Day – ET Embassy Month” Campaign to Prepare Humanity for Extraterrestrial Contact
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.”
More information at www.rael.org & www.ETembassy.org
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.”
More information at www.rael.org & www.ETembassy.org
 | Wednesday 27 May 2026 |  |  |
Paradism Movement Marks May 1st with Call for New Leadership in the Age of AI
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
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
| Thursday 23 April 2026 | | |
Raelian Movement: Recognizing Slavery as a Crime Against Humanity Implies a Legitimate Right to Reparations
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.
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.
| Friday 17 April 2026 | | |
The Raelian Movement condemns the introduction of the death penalty in Israel and recalls the Sixth Commandment “THOU SHALT NOT KILL”
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.
Léon Mellul
Raelian Grand Rabbi
International Raelian Movement
“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.
Léon Mellul
Raelian Grand Rabbi
International Raelian Movement
| Tuesday 14 April 2026 | | |
Raelians Celebrate International Happiness Day by Promoting Laughter as a Path to Peace
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
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
| Monday 16 March 2026 | | |
The Raelian Movement Supports Pedro Sánchez’s Speech Against War and Calls for Reform of Electoral Systems
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.
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.
| Thursday 12 March 2026 | | |
Raelian Movement and International Coalition Submit Historic Proposal to President Trump’s Board of Peace for Extraterrestrial Embassy in Gaza
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.”
Media Contact:
Leon Mellul,
Raelian Chief Rabbi and Spokesperson
press©rael.org
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.”
Media Contact:
Leon Mellul,
Raelian Chief Rabbi and Spokesperson
press©rael.org
| Saturday 31 January 2026 | | |
Vatican Denies Women the Diaconate: The Raelian Movement Condemns Ruling, Stands with unfairly Excluded Women
Rome, December 15, 2025 — Last December 4th, the Catholic Church once again confirmed how disconnected its doctrine is from the real world. With the Petrocchi Commission's ruling, the Vatican definitively declared that women cannot access the ordained diaconate. This decision demonstrates a stubborn determination to uphold a male-dominated power structure.
"The irony is that this decision is presented as a choice of fidelity to tradition, when history confirms the exact opposite," says Marco Franceschini, national director of the Raelian Movement. "In fact, the first Christian communities employed deaconesses, women who performed real, not symbolic, ministerial functions. And historical research continues to uncover far more significant female roles than the Vatican admits.”
All this is happening at a time when institutions at all levels are recognizing the need to overcome patriarchal models, which often lead to violence. Evidently, the Catholic hierarchy prefers to remain entrenched in its archaic positions and perpetuate the oppression of one gender over the other.
"Within the Raelian Movement, it is not only perfectly normal but desirable to see women accessing the highest roles and holding positions equivalent to those of priests and bishops," Franceschini emphasizes. "Far from being inferior individuals subject to male authority, women bring those values generally inherent to the feminine experience, such as refinement, kindness, empathy, compassion, and listening, which constitute the most powerful deterrent to violence. In a world where human aggression toward one another and the environment has seriously threatened the very survival of humanity itself, sharing these values and elevating women to the top of society becomes a matter of absolute priority. In this sense, the contrast between our position and the blind Catholic view is so stark as to be laughable.”
In today's world, no form of discrimination can be accepted, much less normalized in the name of a false tradition. "We encourage Catholic and Christian women who wish to reclaim their dignity to abandon this outdated institution that relegates them to an inferior status," urges Franceschini. "If they wish to reclaim their place in the world and contribute to making this planet a place of peace and happiness, embracing a spiritual and scientific philosophy in perfect harmony with the current era, they are welcome within the Raelian Movement.”
"The irony is that this decision is presented as a choice of fidelity to tradition, when history confirms the exact opposite," says Marco Franceschini, national director of the Raelian Movement. "In fact, the first Christian communities employed deaconesses, women who performed real, not symbolic, ministerial functions. And historical research continues to uncover far more significant female roles than the Vatican admits.”
All this is happening at a time when institutions at all levels are recognizing the need to overcome patriarchal models, which often lead to violence. Evidently, the Catholic hierarchy prefers to remain entrenched in its archaic positions and perpetuate the oppression of one gender over the other.
"Within the Raelian Movement, it is not only perfectly normal but desirable to see women accessing the highest roles and holding positions equivalent to those of priests and bishops," Franceschini emphasizes. "Far from being inferior individuals subject to male authority, women bring those values generally inherent to the feminine experience, such as refinement, kindness, empathy, compassion, and listening, which constitute the most powerful deterrent to violence. In a world where human aggression toward one another and the environment has seriously threatened the very survival of humanity itself, sharing these values and elevating women to the top of society becomes a matter of absolute priority. In this sense, the contrast between our position and the blind Catholic view is so stark as to be laughable.”
In today's world, no form of discrimination can be accepted, much less normalized in the name of a false tradition. "We encourage Catholic and Christian women who wish to reclaim their dignity to abandon this outdated institution that relegates them to an inferior status," urges Franceschini. "If they wish to reclaim their place in the world and contribute to making this planet a place of peace and happiness, embracing a spiritual and scientific philosophy in perfect harmony with the current era, they are welcome within the Raelian Movement.”
| Monday 15 December 2025 | | |
3I/ATLAS: Comet or Contact? Raelian Scientist says humanity is unprepared either way
New York, November 24, 2025 — As the mysterious interstellar object 3I/ATLAS hurtles toward Earth, speculation is mounting: is it merely a comet or something more? Dr. Marcus Wenner, neuroscientist and Raelian Bishop, offers a provocative assessment: “Whether 3I/ATLAS is a natural object or an intelligent probe, it forces us to confront a deeper question: ‘Are we truly prepared for contact with an extraterrestrial civilization?’ Because right now, quite frankly, we’ve been caught with our pants down.”
Wenner emphasized that any civilization capable of interstellar travel would, by necessity, have transcended violence. “If they were aggressive, they would have self-destructed long ago, just as we risk doing now with our own nuclear capabilities. The very fact that they might have made it here suggests they value peace, wisdom, and cooperation over conquest.”
Yet peaceful intent does not eliminate the issue of unpreparedness. “Even if 3I/ATLAS poses no threat, it highlights the troubling reality that we have no global framework, no diplomatic mechanisms, and no unified scientific infrastructure ready to receive a civilization that will almost certainly think and behave in radically unfamiliar ways,” Wenner continued.
According to Daniel Turcotte, Director General of the Embassy for Extraterrestrials Project, the stakes are unprecedented. “The arrival of an extraterrestrial civilization would represent the most profound event in human history. We must prepare a diplomatic framework rooted in peace and universal respect to receive such visitors,” he stated. He also reiterated that the Embassy Project is not science fiction, but a pragmatic and peaceful initiative, and the only responsible path forward.
Wenner also raised concerns about human fear and bias, citing our failure to manage even intra-human differences. “If we still fight over skin color and religious dogma, how can we possibly welcome beings who might not even wear clothes, believe in gods, or form nuclear families?” In such a context, the risk of global panic or even military escalation looms large. “If an unidentified object enters our airspace, do we greet it with diplomacy or with missiles?”
As for the Embassy Project, momentum is building with active discussions already underway with several governments about co-hosting an international conference on extraterrestrial diplomacy. “This would serve as the platform to introduce an optional protocol to the Vienna Convention,” said Turcotte, “a vital step in legitimizing peaceful interplanetary contact under international law.”
“When one courageous nation steps forward,” Turcotte concluded, “it will mark a historic diplomatic milestone--one that opens the door not only to contact, but to a new era of planetary unity and cosmic dialogue.”
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Wenner emphasized that any civilization capable of interstellar travel would, by necessity, have transcended violence. “If they were aggressive, they would have self-destructed long ago, just as we risk doing now with our own nuclear capabilities. The very fact that they might have made it here suggests they value peace, wisdom, and cooperation over conquest.”
Yet peaceful intent does not eliminate the issue of unpreparedness. “Even if 3I/ATLAS poses no threat, it highlights the troubling reality that we have no global framework, no diplomatic mechanisms, and no unified scientific infrastructure ready to receive a civilization that will almost certainly think and behave in radically unfamiliar ways,” Wenner continued.
According to Daniel Turcotte, Director General of the Embassy for Extraterrestrials Project, the stakes are unprecedented. “The arrival of an extraterrestrial civilization would represent the most profound event in human history. We must prepare a diplomatic framework rooted in peace and universal respect to receive such visitors,” he stated. He also reiterated that the Embassy Project is not science fiction, but a pragmatic and peaceful initiative, and the only responsible path forward.
Wenner also raised concerns about human fear and bias, citing our failure to manage even intra-human differences. “If we still fight over skin color and religious dogma, how can we possibly welcome beings who might not even wear clothes, believe in gods, or form nuclear families?” In such a context, the risk of global panic or even military escalation looms large. “If an unidentified object enters our airspace, do we greet it with diplomacy or with missiles?”
As for the Embassy Project, momentum is building with active discussions already underway with several governments about co-hosting an international conference on extraterrestrial diplomacy. “This would serve as the platform to introduce an optional protocol to the Vienna Convention,” said Turcotte, “a vital step in legitimizing peaceful interplanetary contact under international law.”
“When one courageous nation steps forward,” Turcotte concluded, “it will mark a historic diplomatic milestone--one that opens the door not only to contact, but to a new era of planetary unity and cosmic dialogue.”
For more info: contact©ETembassy.org
| Sunday 23 November 2025 | | |
International SexEd Day: The Raelian Movement celebrates 11 Years of advocacy for Sexuality Education as a fundamental Human Right
Geneva, November 20, 2025 — Marking the 11th edition of International SexEd Day, the Raelian Movement renews its global call for a bold and truly transformative vision of Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE). Far more than a program aimed at disease prevention or moral restriction, the Raelian philosophy considers CSE an essential human right — a right rooted in pleasure, knowledge, and personal fulfillment.
“In a world confronted with sexual violence, massive digital misinformation, growing social inequalities, and persistent traditions rooted in guilt and shame, it has never been more urgent to offer young people an education that affirms life, celebrates diversity, and fosters autonomy,” said Clémence Linard, M.A.Ed, spokesperson for International SexEd Day.
Recent international research reinforces this need. A large meta-analysis of 34 global studies conducted between 2011 and 2023—covering more than 30,000 young people—demonstrated that CSE is highly effective in improving cognition, decision-making, and emotional well-being. According to the authors, long-term, consistent sexuality education not only increases knowledge but also delays risky behaviors and reduces unintended pregnancies: “If children and adolescents receive coherent and sustained CSE, their present and future health and well-being are positively transformed.”
Similarly, a 2024 editorial in Frontiers in Reproductive Health emphasized that sexuality education must move beyond fear‑ or shame‑based approaches: “Evidence‑based, pleasure‑inclusive sexuality education is not a luxury — it is a human right.”
These findings resonate profoundly with the Raelian vision, in which sexuality education must be spiritually uplifting and firmly grounded in scientific truth. Linard highlights this essential dimension: “Young people have the right to be educated about pleasure, not only about risk prevention. CSE is about building the foundations needed to know oneself, to love oneself, and to respect others.”
“What is revolutionary in the Raelian approach is that it restores pleasure to its central role — a body‑mind harmony aligned with science, not shame,” she added.
Yet, despite growing evidence, resistance remains strong. The original UNESCO report on sexuality education, published in 2009 — remarkable for its defense of human rights in sexuality and its inclusion of the concept of pleasure — was quietly modified under pressure from religious lobbies, especially Catholic groups. These same lobbies continue to act today, particularly in France, where they conduct aggressive disinformation campaigns aimed at undermining young people’s rights and distorting the very meaning of CSE.
“For years, the Raelian Movement has urged UNESCO to republish the full, uncensored version of this report, out of respect for transparency, scientific integrity, and youth empowerment,” Linard noted. “No regressive religious or political pressure should ever influence science or research — and this is especially true for sexuality and education. An international institution like UNESCO must remain secular and impervious to all forms of religious influence.”
“In the digital age, where young people increasingly learn about sexuality online, these studies highlight the importance of meeting them where they are — not with fear or censorship, but with true digital literacy: critical thinking, media understanding, self-awareness, and joy. These findings reinforce the Raelian conviction that young people are not passive recipients but active seekers of truth, pleasure, and connection,” the spokesperson continued.
As Raël, the spiritual leader of the Raelian Movement, reminds us: “Children are sexual beings from birth — even before! Sexuality education simply prevents them from developing guilt about their own sexuality.”
“On this 11th International SexEd Day, we reaffirm the fundamental right of every child, adolescent, and adult to receive sexuality education that is honest, inclusive, liberating, and pleasure‑affirming. The Raelian Movement maintains that true peace begins with fulfilled individuals — and fulfillment begins with an education rooted in love, science, and pleasure,” concluded Clémence Linard.
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“In a world confronted with sexual violence, massive digital misinformation, growing social inequalities, and persistent traditions rooted in guilt and shame, it has never been more urgent to offer young people an education that affirms life, celebrates diversity, and fosters autonomy,” said Clémence Linard, M.A.Ed, spokesperson for International SexEd Day.
Recent international research reinforces this need. A large meta-analysis of 34 global studies conducted between 2011 and 2023—covering more than 30,000 young people—demonstrated that CSE is highly effective in improving cognition, decision-making, and emotional well-being. According to the authors, long-term, consistent sexuality education not only increases knowledge but also delays risky behaviors and reduces unintended pregnancies: “If children and adolescents receive coherent and sustained CSE, their present and future health and well-being are positively transformed.”
Similarly, a 2024 editorial in Frontiers in Reproductive Health emphasized that sexuality education must move beyond fear‑ or shame‑based approaches: “Evidence‑based, pleasure‑inclusive sexuality education is not a luxury — it is a human right.”
These findings resonate profoundly with the Raelian vision, in which sexuality education must be spiritually uplifting and firmly grounded in scientific truth. Linard highlights this essential dimension: “Young people have the right to be educated about pleasure, not only about risk prevention. CSE is about building the foundations needed to know oneself, to love oneself, and to respect others.”
“What is revolutionary in the Raelian approach is that it restores pleasure to its central role — a body‑mind harmony aligned with science, not shame,” she added.
Yet, despite growing evidence, resistance remains strong. The original UNESCO report on sexuality education, published in 2009 — remarkable for its defense of human rights in sexuality and its inclusion of the concept of pleasure — was quietly modified under pressure from religious lobbies, especially Catholic groups. These same lobbies continue to act today, particularly in France, where they conduct aggressive disinformation campaigns aimed at undermining young people’s rights and distorting the very meaning of CSE.
“For years, the Raelian Movement has urged UNESCO to republish the full, uncensored version of this report, out of respect for transparency, scientific integrity, and youth empowerment,” Linard noted. “No regressive religious or political pressure should ever influence science or research — and this is especially true for sexuality and education. An international institution like UNESCO must remain secular and impervious to all forms of religious influence.”
“In the digital age, where young people increasingly learn about sexuality online, these studies highlight the importance of meeting them where they are — not with fear or censorship, but with true digital literacy: critical thinking, media understanding, self-awareness, and joy. These findings reinforce the Raelian conviction that young people are not passive recipients but active seekers of truth, pleasure, and connection,” the spokesperson continued.
As Raël, the spiritual leader of the Raelian Movement, reminds us: “Children are sexual beings from birth — even before! Sexuality education simply prevents them from developing guilt about their own sexuality.”
“On this 11th International SexEd Day, we reaffirm the fundamental right of every child, adolescent, and adult to receive sexuality education that is honest, inclusive, liberating, and pleasure‑affirming. The Raelian Movement maintains that true peace begins with fulfilled individuals — and fulfillment begins with an education rooted in love, science, and pleasure,” concluded Clémence Linard.
www.rael.org/SexEdDay
| Monday 17 November 2025 | | |
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