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An Introduction

An Introduction. U P F. Mission. The Universal Peace Federation is a global alliance of individuals and organizations dedicated to building a world of peace, a world where everyone can live together in freedom, harmony, and cooperation and with prosperity for all. Purpose.

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An Introduction

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  1. An Introduction U P F

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

  3. Purpose UPF brings together the efforts of many individuals andorganizations to build “One Family Under God.”

  4. Core Values One Family Under God— • Strong, healthy families • Interfaith harmony and cooperation • A culture of service • Reconciliation and partnership • Affirmation of spiritual principles

  5. Strategic Initiatives • Peace education and leadership conferences • Peace initiatives and projects • Global Peace Festivals

  6. Peace Education The President of UNESCO’s General Assembly at an International Leadership Conference (ILC)

  7. Peace Education Prime Minister RatnasiriWickramanayaka at the ILC co-hosted by the Parliament of Sri Lanka

  8. Peace Education The ILC presents UPF Peacebuilding Principles and provides opportunities for new networks.

  9. Assembly 2007 Representatives of the 194 nations and statesat UPF’s Assembly 2007 in New York

  10. UPF Peace Initiatives • Interreligious Council at the United Nations • Global and national peace councils • Middle East • Northeast Asia / South Asia • Africa • Americas • Bering Strait Peace Tunnel • World Peace Blessing

  11. Interreligious Council at the UN • GOALS: • Draw on the wisdom and capabilities of religious traditions to address global problems. • Develop network of interfaith peacebuilders. • Create national and regional Interreligious Peace Councils.

  12. Peace Councils (Right) The UPF Peace Council of Nepal helped bring government and Maoist forces to negotiate peace. (Below) The Peace Council of Albania.

  13. Middle East Peace Initiative • GOAL: • Promote understanding and reconciliation among Jews, Muslims, and Christians; • use the power of faith for peace. • METHODS: • Peace trips / fact-finding tours • Interreligious dialogues • Service projects • Programs in arts and sports

  14. Northeast Asia Peace Initiative • GOAL: • Peaceful reconciliation of the Korean peninsula METHODS: • Arts & cultural exchanges • Service programs • Peace Embassy in Pyongyang • Investment in N Korea

  15. South Asia Peace Initiative • GOALS: • End violence and promote stability in Nepal and Sri Lanka. METHODS: • Parliamentary leadership conferences • Interfaith dialogues • Service projects

  16. Africa Peace Initiative • GOAL: • Work with African nations to raise a new generation of leaders. METHODS: • Character education • Interfaith • Service • Sports

  17. Americas Peace Initiative • GOAL: • Promote better relations among the peoples, faiths and nations of the Americas. METHODS: • Leadership conferences • Global Peace Festivals • Service projects • Sports

  18. Bering Strait Peace Tunnel • GOAL: • A peacebuilding link for the entire world • METHODS: • Government/NGO/private partnerships • 52-mile tunnel linking Siberia and Alaska

  19. World Peace Blessing The Blessing affirms marriage and family and links families together as “One Family Under God.”

  20. Projects of the UPF • Women for Peace • Interreligious sports competitions • Character education • Service • Arts & culture • Global Peace Festivals

  21. Women for Peace Volunteers visiting children at the EinKaremHospital in Jerusalem during a peace trip.

  22. Interreligious Peace Sports Festival Respect for religious beliefs, athletic competition, and lasting friendship

  23. Character Education Teacher training seminar in the Gambia using the UPF Character Education Curriculum

  24. Interfaith Peacebuilding Cooperation with UTS Interfaith Seminary to train men and women for leadership in peacebuilding

  25. Youth Leadership The Youth Federation for World Peace educates a new generation of leaders for peace.

  26. Building a Culture of Service • GOALS: • Use service to transcend barriers and develop character. • Support UN Millennium Development Goals. • METHODS: • Bring together diverse people through service. • Offer disaster relief. • Build partnerships with NGOs, religious groups, and government.

  27. Peace through the Arts The world premiere of the HaleluPeace Cantata in Belgrade, Serbia

  28. Peace Communications UPF publications and videos are available in six languages; new translations are welcome.

  29. New World Encyclopedia Knowledge that leads to human happiness, well being, and peace.

  30. Global Peace Festivals The first Global Peace Festival at the Seoul City Hall in Korea, July 2007

  31. Global Peace Festivals Bishop Abel Muzorewa, former PM of Zimbabwe,calls for a commitment to One Family Under God.

  32. Global Peace Festivals Dr. Hyun Jin Moon and Mr. Martin Luther King III speaking at the Global Peace Festival in Manila

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