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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 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.
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
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, EnglandMay 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
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
The Ambassadors from Chad and Moldova listen to the keynote address
Dr. Kanubai Gandhi, grandson of Mohandas Gandhi, introduces himself
International Leaders Conferences • Building 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 25th/UPI 100th Anniversary
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
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
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
Special ProjectsUN Interreligious Council • Universal Interfaith, spiritual perspectives • Analogous to the UN Security Council • UPF Peace Force Volunteers
Special ProjectsAmbassador for Peace Associations • Women for Peace • Parliamentarians for Peace • Artists for Peace