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Kingdom of Peace and Justice Center

International mission, public diplomacy, and strategic cooperation

Institutional Profile and Statement of Principles | 2026

Statement of Principles and Institutional Mission


The Kingdom of Peace and Justice Center (CRPJ), under the founding presidency of Dr. José Benjamín Pérez Matos, is constituted as an international public diplomacy organization committed to strengthening multilateral relations, sustainable peace, civic-mindedness, and human dignity. Our institution promotes the coordination of cross-border efforts among Latin America, the State of Israel, and the global community, grounded in the universal values of justice, integrity, and mutual understanding.

“My life’s dream is to see the vision of the prophets fulfilled: a world of justice and peace, for the good of Israel and of all humanity.”

— Dr. José Benjamín Pérez Matos

Strategic Areas of Engagement:

  • Multilateral Cooperation: Building joint work agendas with government bodies and diplomatic corps.
  • International Alliances with Israel: Active promotion of bilateral, cultural, and spiritual relations, firmly supporting the sovereign right of the State of Israel and recognizing Jerusalem as its historic capital.
  • Social Development and Sustainability: Promotion of global humanitarian projects and infrastructure with high social and ecological value, such as the green tensioned-membrane complexes of La Gran Carpa Catedral, Corp., world references in sustainable environmental architecture.

Institutional Values

Justice

An active commitment to a just order grounded in moral principles, respect for human dignity, and the defense of enduring values.

Integrity

Alignment of thought, word, and deed; institutional transparency and accountability in the public sphere.

Service with purpose

A calling to accompany others and act in pursuit of clear and transcendent goals.

Excellence

Intellectual rigor, professionalism, and continuous improvement in all work areas.

Strategic dialogue

Openness to exchange across cultures, nations, and faiths, while upholding fundamental convictions and principles.

Dr. José Benjamín Pérez Matos, Presidente Fundador del Centro del Reino de Paz y Justicia© 2026 Kingdom of Peace and Justice Center

Dr. José Benjamín Pérez Matos

Founding President

International recognition

Institutional Record and State Honors

Dr. José Benjamín Pérez Matos holds an honorary doctorate (honoris causa) in Theology from the University of Cambridge. His distinguished civil and spiritual leadership has been formally recognized by senior legislative, governmental, municipal and military authorities internationally:

Republic of Colombia

  • Order of Democracy “Simón Bolívar,” Officer Cross · May 2025

    Granted by the Chamber of Representatives of the Congress of the Republic of Colombia, in recognition of his career as a spiritual leader and his contribution to strengthening faith, hope, and solidarity.

  • Order of Merit for Democracy, Grand Commander · September 2025

    Granted by the Congress of the Republic of Colombia, in recognition of his career of service and of instilling values for building a society at peace and respectful of life.

  • Order, Dignity and Homeland, Grand Commitment · September 2025

    Granted by the Permanent Second Constitutional Commission of the Chamber of Representatives of Colombia, in recognition of his career and commitment to spiritual and social well-being.

  • Resolution of Exaltation and Institutional Recognition · June 2026

    Granted by Combat Engineers Battalion No. 3 “Colonel Agustín Codazzi” of the National Army of Colombia, in consideration of his career, leadership, and contributions to the comprehensive development of society in Colombia and Latin America. Symbolic distinctions presented: medal, military engineers’ helmet, coat of arms of the Agustín Codazzi Battalion, and the battalion’s institutional coin, as an expression of honor, gratitude, and recognition of his work.

Federative Republic of Brazil

  • Honorary Citizenship and Son of Jacareí · August 2025

    Granted by the Municipal Chamber of Jacareí, state of São Paulo, in recognition of his contribution to the human, social, cultural, and spiritual development of the region. The official solemn ceremony was held in January 2026.

State of Israel

  • Amiel Prize 2026 · February 2026

    Presented by Rabbi Eliahu Birnbaum, founding director of the Straus-Amiel and Beren-Amiel programs, and Rabbi Dr. Katriel Kenneth Brander, president of Ohr Torah Stone, in recognition of his institutional work in the educational and community spheres.

Republic of Paraguay

  • Distinguished Visitor of Mariano Roque Alonso · February 2026

    Granted by the Municipal Government through Resolution No. 010/2026, in recognition of his international spiritual and social career.

  • Key to the City of Villa Elisa · February 2026

    Granted by the Municipal Government through Resolution No. 118/26, in recognition of his spiritual leadership, international career, and contribution to the well-being of society.

Plurinational State of Bolivia

  • Beloved Son of Llallagua · August 2026

    Granted by the Autonomous Municipal Government of Llallagua, department of Potosí, in recognition of his international career and his work to promote peace, family unity, and essential human values, with special support for families and communities in mining areas.

  • Gold Emblem of the Special Force Against Violence · October 2026

    Granted by the Santa Cruz Departmental Police Command, in gratitude for his selfless work and collaboration with the institution, recognizing his human commitment and vocation of service.

  • Distinguished Visitor of Santa Cruz de la Sierra · October 2026

    Granted by the Municipal Council of Santa Cruz de la Sierra through Municipal Resolution No. 32-2026/2027, in merit of his professional career, his vocation of social service, and his contribution to community and human development internationally.

  • Illustrious Guest of Warnes · October 2026

    Recognized through a Resolution of the Municipal Council of Warnes, department of Santa Cruz, in recognition of his career and spiritual and social work.

Dominican Republic

  • Distinguished Guest of Santo Domingo · August 2026

    Declared by the City Council of the National District through Resolution No. 45/2026, in recognition of his international career and his spiritual, educational, and social work.

Our Team

Founding President

Dr. José Benjamín Pérez Matos

The leadership of the Kingdom of Peace and Justice Center is organized around its Founding Presidency and an international network of volunteers who sustain its training and public action programs in different countries.

Presidency →

Volunteering

Thousands of volunteers in many countries collaborate on training, institutional, and international projects aligned with the Center’s values.

Learn about volunteering →

Puerto Rico · Estados Unidos

Centro del Reino de Paz y Justicia Corp.

Corporación sin fines de lucro

Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico

Número de registro: 546267

PO Box 6400 PMB 21, Cayey, PR 00737

Estado de Israel

Centro del Reino de Paz y Justicia

Núm. de registro: 580812352

Office of International Affairs and Diplomatic Relations

Institutional Ties and Diplomatic Liaison

The Presidency of the Kingdom of Peace and Justice Center (CRPJ) extends its highest consideration to accredited delegations, embassies, and diplomatic missions, and reiterates its readiness to coordinate working meetings, the signing of framework agreements for international cooperation, and forums for shared deliberation.

Official communication channel

info@centrodelreinodepazyjusticia.com