Universal Peace Federation

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Universal Peace Federation
An Introduction
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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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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

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UPF Focus Areas

• International Leadership Conferences
• Peacebuilding Initiatives
• Human Development (Sports, Art, Education)
• Media and Communications

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VISION AND LEADERSHIP AT A TIME OF GLOBAL CRISIS
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Washington Times Anniversary May 15-17, 2007
Washington DC
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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.
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The former President of Nigeria, Chief Ernest
Shonekan, praises The Washington Times and urges
the paper to upgrade its coverage of Africa
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House of Lords London, EnglandMay 21, 2007
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ILC Key Features

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

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Chairmans Address Dr. Thomas G. Walsh, UPF
Secretary General
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ILC DIPLOMATS CONFERENCE Waldorf Hotel 143 in
attendance 51 nations represented 7
days of preparation
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Dr. Kanubai Gandhi, grandson of Mohandas Gandhi,
introduces himself
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Dr. Douglas Johnston, author of Faith Based
Diplomacy
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Delegates went fishing near the United Nations
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The first fish of the day
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Honolulu, Hawaii
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Delegation from Peoples Republic of China
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International Leaders Conferences

• Building a Network of Peace Ambassadors worldwide

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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

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Peace Conferences 2007

• ILC Vision Leadership for World in Crisis
  June 2 3, New York, USA June 1720, 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

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Peacebuilding Regional Peace Initiatives

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

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Peacebuilding Regional Initiatives

• Middle East
• 22 Peace Initiatives
• Focus on religious unity
• Ongoing in 2007

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Peacebuilding Regional Initiatives

• NE Asia
• Korean Unity
• North / South arts cultural exchange and
  service programs

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Peacebuilding Regional Initiatives

• South Asia
• Nepal
• Sri Lanka

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Education and Human Development

• Service and humanitarian relief
• Earthquake, tsunami and hurricane relief
• Interreligious service projects
• Partnerships SFP, RYS, POLF, IRFF

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Education and Human Development

• Peace and Character Education
• Character Education Curriculum Grades 1-12
• Teacher Training Seminars Worldwide
• Peace Education Conferences

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Education and Human Development

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

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Media and Communications

• Books, Journals Print Publications
• Internet Publications
• Television and Video

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Media and Communications Books, Journals Print
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Media and Communications UPF Internet
Destinations
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Media and Communications UPF Internet
Destinations
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Media and Communications UPF Internet
Destinations
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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
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Special ProjectsUN Interreligious Council

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

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Special ProjectsAmbassador for Peace Associations

• Women for Peace
• Parliamentarians for Peace
• Artists for Peace