Universal Peace Federation

An Introduction

UPF Mission

The Universal Peace Federation is a The Universal Peace Federation is a

global alliance of individuals and global alliance of individuals and

organizations: organizations: dedicated to building a dedicated to building a

world of peace, a world in which world of peace, a world in which

everyone can live in freedom, everyone can live in freedom,

harmony and cooperation and with harmony and cooperation and with

prosperity for all.prosperity for all.

UPF Core Values

God-CenterednessGod-Centeredness FamilyFamily Harmony and CooperationHarmony and Cooperation Human ResponsibilityHuman Responsibility Living for the Sake of OthersLiving for the Sake of Others Cooperative Give and Take Cooperative Give and Take

ActionAction PartnershipPartnership Spiritual RealitySpiritual Reality

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

VISION AND LEADERSHIP AT A TIME OF GLOBAL

CRISIS

Washington Times AnniversaryMay 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 LordsHouse of Lords London, EnglandLondon, England

May 21, 2007May 21, 2007

House of LordsHouse of Lords London, EnglandLondon, England

May 21, 2007May 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 SeminarJune 2-3, 2007 New York City

ILC DIPLOMATS CONFERENCEWaldorf 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 Delegation from People’s Republic of ChinaRepublic of China

International Leaders Conferences

• Building a Network of Peace Building a Network of Peace Ambassadors worldwideAmbassadors worldwide

Peace Conferences 2007

ILC: Peace and Security in NE Asia ILC: Peace and Security in NE Asia

(UPF/YFWP): (UPF/YFWP): February, Washington, D.C. USAFebruary, Washington, D.C. USA

New Alliances at a Time of Crisis (UPF New Alliances at a Time of Crisis (UPF

Assembly): Assembly): February 20-23, Seoul, KoreaFebruary 20-23, Seoul, Korea

Ambassadors For Peace Seminar: Ambassadors For Peace Seminar: March 29-April1, Yongpyong, KoreaMarch 29-April1, Yongpyong, Korea

Pacific Rim Era Conference: Pacific Rim Era Conference: April 15-19, Seoul, KoreaApril 15-19, Seoul, Korea

ILC: Toward a Global Alliance for Peace: ILC: Toward a Global Alliance for Peace: May May 17-2117-21, TWT 25, TWT 25thth/UPI 100th Anniversary/UPI 100th Anniversary

Peace Conferences 2007

ILC: Vision & Leadership for World in CrisisILC: Vision & Leadership for World in Crisis

June 2 – 3, New York, USA; June 17—20, Hawaii, June 2 – 3, New York, USA; June 17—20, Hawaii,

USAUSA

World Culture and Sports FestivalWorld Culture and Sports Festival July 1 – 14, July 1 – 14,

Cheon An, KoreaCheon An, Korea

ILC: Vision & Leadership for World in Crisis ILC: Vision & Leadership for World in Crisis

July 17 – 21, Seoul; August 17 – 21, Seoul, KoreaJuly 17 – 21, Seoul; August 17 – 21, Seoul, Korea

UPF 3rd General Assembly: UPF 3rd General Assembly: September 17-27, New York, USASeptember 17-27, New York, USA

Peacebuilding Regional Peace Initiatives

Middle EastMiddle East NE Asia NE Asia South Asia, Balkans, West Africa, etc.South Asia, Balkans, West Africa, etc.

Peacebuilding Regional Initiatives

Middle EastMiddle East 22 Peace 22 Peace

InitiativesInitiatives Focus on religious Focus on religious

unityunity Ongoing in 2007Ongoing in 2007

Peacebuilding Regional Initiatives

NE AsiaNE Asia Korean UnityKorean Unity North / South arts North / South arts

& cultural & cultural

exchange and exchange and

service programsservice programs

Peacebuilding Regional Initiatives

South AsiaSouth Asia NepalNepal Sri LankaSri Lanka

Education and Human Development

Service and humanitarian reliefService and humanitarian relief Earthquake, tsunami and hurricane reliefEarthquake, tsunami and hurricane relief Interreligious service projectsInterreligious service projects Partnerships: SFP, RYS, POLF, IRFFPartnerships: SFP, RYS, POLF, IRFF

Education and Human Development

Peace and Character EducationPeace and Character Education Character Education Curriculum Grades 1-12Character Education Curriculum Grades 1-12 Teacher Training Seminars WorldwideTeacher Training Seminars Worldwide Peace Education ConferencesPeace Education Conferences

Education and Human Development

Youth, Sports and CultureYouth, Sports and Culture The 3rd IPSF, July 1 – 11, 2007The 3rd IPSF, July 1 – 11, 2007 The Peace King CupThe Peace King Cup The Peace Queen CupThe Peace Queen Cup

Media and Communications Books, Journals & Print PublicationsBooks, Journals & Print Publications Internet PublicationsInternet Publications Television and VideoTelevision and Video

Media and Communications Books, Journals & Print

Media and Communications UPF Internet Destinations

Media and Communications UPF Internet Destinations

Media and Communications UPF Internet Destinations

Special ProjectsSpecial Projects

Bering Strait Peace King TunnelBering Strait Peace King Tunnel A project to unite the entire worldA project to unite the entire world 52 mile (83km) Undersea Tunnel52 mile (83km) Undersea Tunnel 25000 mile (40000 km) International 25000 mile (40000 km) International

HighwayHighway

Photo: NASA

Special ProjectsUN Interreligious Council

Universal Interfaith, spiritual perspectivesUniversal Interfaith, spiritual perspectives Analogous to the UN Security Council Analogous to the UN Security Council UPF Peace Force VolunteersUPF Peace Force Volunteers

Special ProjectsAmbassador for Peace Associations

Women for PeaceWomen for Peace Parliamentarians for PeaceParliamentarians for Peace Artists for PeaceArtists for Peace