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Universal Peace Federation

Universal Peace Federation. An Introduction. UPF Mission. The Universal Peace Federation is a global alliance of individuals and organizations: dedicated to building a world of peace, a world in which everyone can live in freedom, harmony and cooperation and with prosperity for all.

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Universal Peace Federation

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  1. Universal Peace Federation An Introduction

  2. UPF Mission The Universal Peace Federation is a global alliance of individuals and organizations: dedicated to building a world of peace, a world in which everyone can live in freedom, harmony and cooperation and with prosperity for all.

  3. UPF Core Values • God-Centeredness • Family • Harmony and Cooperation • Human Responsibility • Living for the Sake of Others • Cooperative Give and Take Action • Partnership • Spiritual Reality

  4. UPF Focus Areas • International Leadership Conferences • Peacebuilding Initiatives • Human Development (Sports, Art, Education) • Media and Communications

  5. VISION AND LEADERSHIP AT A TIME OF GLOBAL CRISIS

  6. Washington Times Anniversary May 15-17, 2007 Washington DC

  7. Dr. Musa Bin Jaafar Bin Hassan (L) President of the UNESCO General Conference says the world must teach its children the wisdom of all cultures.

  8. The former President of Nigeria, Chief Ernest Shonekan, praises The Washington Times and urges the paper to upgrade its coverage of Africa

  9. House of Lords London, EnglandMay 21, 2007

  10. ILC Key Features • International Scope • Standardized Curriculum • Interactive Format • Co-presented with Ambassadors for Peace • Combines theory with application

  11. Chairman’s Address: Dr. Thomas G. Walsh, UPF Secretary General

  12. ILC DIPLOMATS CONFERENCE Waldorf Hotel 143 in attendance 51 nations represented 7 days of preparation International Leadership Seminar June 2-3, 2007 New York City

  13. The Ambassadors from Chad and Moldova listen to the keynote address

  14. Dr. Hyun Jin Moon delivers the keynote address

  15. Dr. Kanubai Gandhi, grandson of Mohandas Gandhi, introduces himself

  16. Dr. Douglas Johnston, author of “Faith Based Diplomacy”

  17. Delegates went fishing near the United Nations

  18. The first fish of the day

  19. Honolulu, Hawaii

  20. Delegation from People’s Republic of China

  21. International Leaders Conferences • Building a Network of Peace Ambassadors worldwide

  22. Peace Conferences 2007 • ILC: Peace and Security in NE Asia (UPF/YFWP): February, Washington, D.C. USA • New Alliances at a Time of Crisis (UPF Assembly): February 20-23, Seoul, Korea • Ambassadors For Peace Seminar: March 29-April1, Yongpyong, Korea • Pacific Rim Era Conference: April 15-19, Seoul, Korea • ILC: Toward a Global Alliance for Peace: May 17-21, TWT 25th/UPI 100th Anniversary

  23. Peace Conferences 2007 • ILC: Vision & Leadership for World in CrisisJune 2 – 3, New York, USA; June 17—20, Hawaii, USA • World Culture and Sports Festival July 1 – 14, Cheon An, Korea • ILC: Vision & Leadership for World in Crisis July 17 – 21, Seoul; August 17 – 21, Seoul, Korea • UPF 3rd General Assembly: September 17-27, New York, USA

  24. Peacebuilding Regional Peace Initiatives • Middle East • NE Asia • South Asia, Balkans, West Africa, etc.

  25. Peacebuilding Regional Initiatives • Middle East • 22 Peace Initiatives • Focus on religious unity • Ongoing in 2007

  26. Peacebuilding Regional Initiatives • NE Asia • Korean Unity • North / South arts & cultural exchange and service programs

  27. Peacebuilding Regional Initiatives • South Asia • Nepal • Sri Lanka

  28. Education and Human Development • Service and humanitarian relief • Earthquake, tsunami and hurricane relief • Interreligious service projects • Partnerships: SFP, RYS, POLF, IRFF

  29. Education and Human Development • Peace and Character Education • Character Education Curriculum Grades 1-12 • Teacher Training Seminars Worldwide • Peace Education Conferences

  30. Education and Human Development • Youth, Sports and Culture • The 3rd IPSF, July 1 – 11, 2007 • The Peace King Cup • The Peace Queen Cup

  31. Media and Communications • Books, Journals & Print Publications • Internet Publications • Television and Video

  32. Media and CommunicationsBooks, Journals & Print

  33. Media and CommunicationsUPF Internet Destinations

  34. Media and CommunicationsUPF Internet Destinations

  35. Media and CommunicationsUPF Internet Destinations

  36. Special ProjectsBering Strait Peace King Tunnel • A project to unite the entire world • 52 mile (83km) Undersea Tunnel • 25000 mile (40000 km) International Highway Photo: NASA

  37. Special ProjectsUN Interreligious Council • Universal Interfaith, spiritual perspectives • Analogous to the UN Security Council • UPF Peace Force Volunteers

  38. Special ProjectsAmbassador for Peace Associations • Women for Peace • Parliamentarians for Peace • Artists for Peace

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