The Voice of Reason By Madam Sabena Yohannes
The title, The Voice of Reason, emerges from the chaos; the cruelty, the wars, and the inhumane suffering that define much of our world today. To speak of reason is to speak beyond politics, beyond indifference, beyond the colour of one's skin, social status, or position of power. It is to see humanity collectively and to affirm that, as human beings, we must refuse to normalize the suffering we witness in times of conflict. Children starve, communities displaced, and generations raised in despair. Yet the world continues governed by power, ambition, and the hunger to dominate, rather than by empathy or compassion.
18.09.2025
To be human is to see. We must awaken as a collective as one, be it Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas or Oceania. Humanity, itself is hound by a shared consciousness. If we fail to recognize this truth, then nations, generations, and millions of lives will vanish at the hands of those consumed not by truth or compassion, but by greed, conquest, and the emptiness of victory.
The call here is for non-politics and non-alliance. This is not about siding with one faction over another. Wars destroy both sides, leaving mothers, children, and young generations to inherit women, the youth. They carry the power to break the cycle of destruction. Silence is no longer an option, when children are hungry, the girl's child, denied education, when communities are torn apart by ideologies we must say no and stand together to bring change in our voice.
This message is not to governments, not to politicians, but to the people. It is, after all, the People's Assembly of the World. It is to each soul that must be awaken and say: enough is enough. The strength of one's power's it not be measured by domination, but by service to humanity. Those who permit suffering while believing themselves powerful are not guardians of society but architects of its destruction.
History teaches us of humanity that remembers those who chose the path of good to end slavery. To name few, the abolitionist who contributed enormously. Who is a different those races, creeds, and nationalities, stood together for one voice the reason. They were God-fearing men and women who believed deeply in the equality of human beings.
Even after centuries of progress, we remain confronted by divisions, tribalism, religion, race, and ideologies. Manipulated by invisible people, against one another. Yet poets like Rumi reminded us of the eternal truth: that Christians, Jews, and Muslims alike once shared verses of love, wisdom, and compassion, recognizing the divine in one another.
Science too affirms this unity: seventy-five percent of our body is water, the colour of our blood is the same, and the texture of our hair or the tone of our skin is immaterial. What makes us distinct from animals is not intellect alone, but also consciousness and compassion.
Throughout history, noble figures have highlighted what it means to be inspired by the voice reason and by love for humanity. They came from every continent, reminding us that truth, justice, and dignity know no borders. History of the world have a lot of them, however we will highlight few of them for the purpose of this article:
Nelson Mandela Symbol of reconciliation and justice, dismantling apartheid with forgiveness and courage.
Florence Nightingale - Founder of modern nursing, saving lives and building enduring systems of healthcare,
Mahatma Gandhi - Apostle of non-violence and truth, inspiring liberation movements across the globe.
Martin Luther King Jr. Champion of civil rights and equality, he said, "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."
Rumi Mystic poet, whose verses of peace and divine unity continue to echo through centuries.
Confucius-Philosopher of ethics and harmony, shaping the moral and social fabric of Fast Asia.
Leo Tolstoy Novelist and moral thinker, whose War and Peace book has being a guiding light for non-violence footprint.
Sir Apirana Ngata Maori leader and cultural revivalist, who preserved Indigenous rights, arts, and traditions.
Rabindranath Tagore Poet and Nobel laureate, who wrote of unity and humanity in verses that transcend nations.
Eleanor Roosevelt Tireless defender of dignity, architect of the Universal.
Declaration of Human Rights.
Alexander Pushkin Father of modern Russian literature, a poet of freedom and human passion.
Dame Whina Cooper Mäori elder and activist, whose leadership in the 1975 Land
March gave voice to Indigenous justice.
William Shakespeare Poet and playwright, capturing the depths of human nature in timeless works.
Chinua Achebe Literary giant, who is Things Fall Apart, gave Africa a voice in world literature.
Du Fu Poet of the Tang Dynasty, whose verses combined humanity, history, and compassion.
Averroes (Ibn Rushd) Philosopher and scholar, preserving classical wisdom and reason across civilizations.
These figures, spread across the world, culture in varies centuries, embody the Voice of Reason. They stand as proof that humanity thrives not through conquest or accumulation, but through service, compassion, and justice.
Yet, despite such luminous examples, in the 21st century we have not ended hunger. We have not guaranteed education for all. We have not ended wars born of prejudice and division.
Most of the innovators and creators who contributed the world did so through shared innovation, technology, and remarkable discoveries. For that, humanity remains indebted to them. From humble beginnings, they demonstrated that human ingenuity has the power to shape a peaceful movement.
People with creative minds must never desire destruction, but channel their genius toward innovation for the betterment of humanity. With the same strength that forges weapons, you can build universities, schools, hospitals and a legacy of immortality.
Invest in Africa; in Asia in Europe, in the Americas, in Oceania, invest in all continents. You can change the world by being impartial. We belong to you all; we all are the one human family.
We hope our Voice of Reason touch the inner conscience of our heart. It calls us to transcend differences of nation, tribe, and faith. It calls us to remember that people of every origin, working together in search of opportunity and dignity, built nations like America. One for all, all for one must not remain a slogan, but become a lived reality.
The world today is at a crossroads: between reason and chaos, between empathy and indifference, between unity and destruction. If we are to honour the sacrifices of those who came before us, if we are to carry forward the legacy of Gandhi, Mandela, Nightingale, and King, we must choose compassion, justice, and collective humanity.
The Voice of Reason is not a whisper; it is the call of history, the call of conscience, the call of God. It is the eternal reminder that we are one human family. Moreover, it demands of us, now more than ever, to awaken, to rise, and to act with courage, compassion, and justice.
With faith in humanity, and with unwavering hope,
I remain
Madam Sabena Yohannes
The call here is for non-politics and non-alliance. This is not about siding with one faction over another. Wars destroy both sides, leaving mothers, children, and young generations to inherit women, the youth. They carry the power to break the cycle of destruction. Silence is no longer an option, when children are hungry, the girl's child, denied education, when communities are torn apart by ideologies we must say no and stand together to bring change in our voice.
This message is not to governments, not to politicians, but to the people. It is, after all, the People's Assembly of the World. It is to each soul that must be awaken and say: enough is enough. The strength of one's power's it not be measured by domination, but by service to humanity. Those who permit suffering while believing themselves powerful are not guardians of society but architects of its destruction.
History teaches us of humanity that remembers those who chose the path of good to end slavery. To name few, the abolitionist who contributed enormously. Who is a different those races, creeds, and nationalities, stood together for one voice the reason. They were God-fearing men and women who believed deeply in the equality of human beings.
Even after centuries of progress, we remain confronted by divisions, tribalism, religion, race, and ideologies. Manipulated by invisible people, against one another. Yet poets like Rumi reminded us of the eternal truth: that Christians, Jews, and Muslims alike once shared verses of love, wisdom, and compassion, recognizing the divine in one another.
Science too affirms this unity: seventy-five percent of our body is water, the colour of our blood is the same, and the texture of our hair or the tone of our skin is immaterial. What makes us distinct from animals is not intellect alone, but also consciousness and compassion.
Throughout history, noble figures have highlighted what it means to be inspired by the voice reason and by love for humanity. They came from every continent, reminding us that truth, justice, and dignity know no borders. History of the world have a lot of them, however we will highlight few of them for the purpose of this article:
Nelson Mandela Symbol of reconciliation and justice, dismantling apartheid with forgiveness and courage.
Florence Nightingale - Founder of modern nursing, saving lives and building enduring systems of healthcare,
Mahatma Gandhi - Apostle of non-violence and truth, inspiring liberation movements across the globe.
Martin Luther King Jr. Champion of civil rights and equality, he said, "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."
Rumi Mystic poet, whose verses of peace and divine unity continue to echo through centuries.
Confucius-Philosopher of ethics and harmony, shaping the moral and social fabric of Fast Asia.
Leo Tolstoy Novelist and moral thinker, whose War and Peace book has being a guiding light for non-violence footprint.
Sir Apirana Ngata Maori leader and cultural revivalist, who preserved Indigenous rights, arts, and traditions.
Rabindranath Tagore Poet and Nobel laureate, who wrote of unity and humanity in verses that transcend nations.
Eleanor Roosevelt Tireless defender of dignity, architect of the Universal.
Declaration of Human Rights.
Alexander Pushkin Father of modern Russian literature, a poet of freedom and human passion.
Dame Whina Cooper Mäori elder and activist, whose leadership in the 1975 Land
March gave voice to Indigenous justice.
William Shakespeare Poet and playwright, capturing the depths of human nature in timeless works.
Chinua Achebe Literary giant, who is Things Fall Apart, gave Africa a voice in world literature.
Du Fu Poet of the Tang Dynasty, whose verses combined humanity, history, and compassion.
Averroes (Ibn Rushd) Philosopher and scholar, preserving classical wisdom and reason across civilizations.
These figures, spread across the world, culture in varies centuries, embody the Voice of Reason. They stand as proof that humanity thrives not through conquest or accumulation, but through service, compassion, and justice.
Yet, despite such luminous examples, in the 21st century we have not ended hunger. We have not guaranteed education for all. We have not ended wars born of prejudice and division.
Most of the innovators and creators who contributed the world did so through shared innovation, technology, and remarkable discoveries. For that, humanity remains indebted to them. From humble beginnings, they demonstrated that human ingenuity has the power to shape a peaceful movement.
People with creative minds must never desire destruction, but channel their genius toward innovation for the betterment of humanity. With the same strength that forges weapons, you can build universities, schools, hospitals and a legacy of immortality.
Invest in Africa; in Asia in Europe, in the Americas, in Oceania, invest in all continents. You can change the world by being impartial. We belong to you all; we all are the one human family.
We hope our Voice of Reason touch the inner conscience of our heart. It calls us to transcend differences of nation, tribe, and faith. It calls us to remember that people of every origin, working together in search of opportunity and dignity, built nations like America. One for all, all for one must not remain a slogan, but become a lived reality.
The world today is at a crossroads: between reason and chaos, between empathy and indifference, between unity and destruction. If we are to honour the sacrifices of those who came before us, if we are to carry forward the legacy of Gandhi, Mandela, Nightingale, and King, we must choose compassion, justice, and collective humanity.
The Voice of Reason is not a whisper; it is the call of history, the call of conscience, the call of God. It is the eternal reminder that we are one human family. Moreover, it demands of us, now more than ever, to awaken, to rise, and to act with courage, compassion, and justice.
With faith in humanity, and with unwavering hope,
I remain
Madam Sabena Yohannes
