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Obama Receives Honorary Doctorate at Queen's University Belfast
Obama said the Good Friday Agreement showed peace can endure, and urged young people to keep building an inclusive future.
- On Tuesday, former United States President Barack Obama received an honorary doctorate from Queen's University Belfast. Queen's President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir Ian Greer presented the award, citing Obama's commitment to peace, dialogue, and public service.
- The visit marks Obama's first return to Belfast since 2013, when he addressed young people at Waterfront Hall. During Tuesday's ceremony, he reflected on Northern Ireland's progress since the 1998 Good Friday Agreement, calling it a "shining example" of choosing peace.
- First-Year Law with Politics student Emma McAllister presented the doctorate, noting Obama's inspiration for youth. The former president praised R-CITY initiatives in Ardoyne and Shankill, stating "that's what peace makes possible."
- Following the ceremony, Obama addressed a packed O2 Arena in a conversation hosted by journalist Susan McKay. He urged the crowd to "insist that we can do better than we're doing right now" amid global challenges.
- Addressing global instability, Obama admitted he is "not as hopeful as I want to be in the short term" regarding Gaza. He emphasized the need for an "impulse towards kindness" to counter tribal divides.
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