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. 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.

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

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

VISION AND LEADERSHIP AT A TIME OF GLOBAL CRISIS

Washington Times Anniversary May 15-17, 2007 Washington DC

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.

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

House of Lords London, England May 21, 2007 House of Lords London, England May 21, 2007

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

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

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

The Ambassadors from Chad and Moldova listen to the keynote address

Dr. Hyun Jin Moon delivers the keynote address

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

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

Delegates went fishing near the United Nations

The first fish of the day

Honolulu, Hawaii

Delegation from People’s Republic of China

International Leaders Conferences Building a Network of Peace Ambassadors worldwideBuilding a Network of Peace Ambassadors worldwide

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 25 th /UPI 100th Anniversary

Peace Conferences 2007  ILC: Vision & Leadership for World in Crisis June 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

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

Peacebuilding Regional Initiatives  Middle East  22 Peace Initiatives  Focus on religious unity  Ongoing in 2007

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

Peacebuilding Regional Initiatives  South Asia  Nepal  Sri Lanka

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

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

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

Media and Communications  Books, Journals & Print Publications  Internet Publications  Television and Video

Media and Communications Books, Journals & Print

Media and Communications UPF Internet Destinations

Special Projects Bering Strait Peace King Tunnel  A project to unite the entire world  52 mile (83km) Undersea Tunnel  mile (40000 km) International Highway Photo: NASA

Special Projects UN Interreligious Council  Universal Interfaith, spiritual perspectives  Analogous to the UN Security Council  UPF Peace Force Volunteers

Special Projects Ambassador for Peace Associations  Women for Peace  Parliamentarians for Peace  Artists for Peace