December 1
The Boston Global Forum and the AI World Society extend our heartfelt congratulations to President Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga, the 2019 World Leader for Peace and Security Award recipient, on the occasion of her birthday, December 1, 1937.
President Vīķe-Freiberga is a distinguished global stateswoman and former President of the Club de Madrid, the world’s leading forum of democratic former heads of state and government. Her leadership strengthened the Club’s impact on global democratic governance and elevated international dialogue on peace, security, and human dignity.
We are especially grateful for her exceptional contributions to the partnership between the Boston Global Forum and the Club de Madrid. Her vision and intellectual leadership were instrumental in shaping two of our most significant initiatives: the Social Contract for the AI Age and the AI World Society (AIWS) Model. Her wisdom, moral clarity, and commitment to ethical governance have provided essential guidance as we work to build a world where AI serves humanity with compassion, responsibility, and respect for human rights.
President Vīķe-Freiberga remains one of the great moral and intellectual voices of our time. Her legacy—from leading Latvia into a new era of democracy, to advising global institutions on human rights and ethical governance—continues to inspire leaders and citizens around the world.
On this special day, we celebrate her remarkable achievements, her enduring contributions to global peace and democracy, and her invaluable role in advancing the principles of an ethical, human-centered AI future. We wish President Vīķe-Freiberga continued health, joy, and strength, and we honor her as a guiding light in the international movement for enlightened leadership.
With deepest respect and warmest congratulations,
Boston Global Forum
AI World Society (AIWS)
