First Lady Melania Trump addressed the United Nations Security Council as the United States began its rotating presidency of the council in March 2026. Her remarks focused on promoting global peace through education and technology, highlighting the potential of artificial intelligence to increase access to knowledge worldwide.
In her speech, Mrs. Trump called on Security Council members to prioritize learning as a means to build future leaders who value peace. “Peace does not need to be fragile,” she told delegates, emphasizing that enduring peace is possible when societies fully value knowledge and understanding.
She explained, “Enduring peace will be achieved when knowledge and understanding are fully valued within all societies.” She added, “now is the time for our generation to elevate our children above ideology through access to wisdom.”
Mrs. Trump became the first sitting First Lady to preside over a Security Council meeting as members discussed technology, education, peace, and security.
She pointed out that almost 70 percent of people globally have access to mobile devices and use the internet. According to her remarks, this connectivity can help close technological divides if nations cooperate, allowing more individuals to realize their potential through education.
Mrs. Trump described how artificial intelligence is transforming access to information by making it widely available beyond traditional academic settings. She noted that AI enables people in remote areas or different countries to learn about various cultures and beliefs quickly and easily.
She said, “AI is democratizing knowledge, which was once confined to university libraries. AI is creating a new reality for our children by disrupting the traditional academic path to information. Today, almost anyone, anywhere can access a vast universe of data in the palm of their hand.”
Mrs. Trump urged member states: “I encourage you to pledge to safeguard learning in our communities and promote access to heightened education for all. I implore you to build a future generation of leaders who embrace peace through education.”
The session also recognized those who have sacrificed their lives for freedom and acknowledged ongoing conflicts affecting children around the world.
The U.N. Security Council remains responsible for maintaining international peace and security with its presidency rotating monthly among member states.
