Title: Universal Peace Federation
1Universal Peace Federation
An Introduction
2UPF 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.
3UPF Core Values
- God-Centeredness
- Family
- Harmony and Cooperation
- Human Responsibility
- Living for the Sake of Others
- Cooperative Give and Take Action
- Partnership
- Spiritual Reality
4UPF Focus Areas
- International Leadership Conferences
- Peacebuilding Initiatives
- Human Development (Sports, Art, Education)
- Media and Communications
5VISION AND LEADERSHIP AT A TIME OF GLOBAL CRISIS
6Washington Times Anniversary May 15-17, 2007
Washington DC
7Dr. Musa Bin Jaafar Bin Hassan (L) President of
the UNESCO General Conference says the world must
teach its children the wisdom of all cultures.
8The former President of Nigeria, Chief Ernest
Shonekan, praises The Washington Times and urges
the paper to upgrade its coverage of Africa
9House of Lords London, EnglandMay 21, 2007
10ILC Key Features
- International Scope
- Standardized Curriculum
- Interactive Format
- Co-presented with Ambassadors for Peace
- Combines theory with application
11Chairmans Address Dr. Thomas G. Walsh, UPF
Secretary General
12 ILC DIPLOMATS CONFERENCE Waldorf Hotel 143 in
attendance 51 nations represented 7
days of preparation
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15Dr. Kanubai Gandhi, grandson of Mohandas Gandhi,
introduces himself
16Dr. Douglas Johnston, author of Faith Based
Diplomacy
17Delegates went fishing near the United Nations
18The first fish of the day
19Honolulu, Hawaii
20Delegation from Peoples Republic of China
21International Leaders Conferences
- Building a Network of Peace Ambassadors worldwide
22Peace 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
23Peace 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
24Peacebuilding Regional Peace Initiatives
- Middle East
- NE Asia
- South Asia, Balkans, West Africa, etc.
25Peacebuilding Regional Initiatives
- Middle East
- 22 Peace Initiatives
- Focus on religious unity
- Ongoing in 2007
26Peacebuilding Regional Initiatives
- NE Asia
- Korean Unity
- North / South arts cultural exchange and
service programs
27Peacebuilding Regional Initiatives
- South Asia
- Nepal
- Sri Lanka
28Education and Human Development
- Service and humanitarian relief
- Earthquake, tsunami and hurricane relief
- Interreligious service projects
- Partnerships SFP, RYS, POLF, IRFF
29Education and Human Development
- Peace and Character Education
- Character Education Curriculum Grades 1-12
- Teacher Training Seminars Worldwide
- Peace Education Conferences
30Education and Human Development
- Youth, Sports and Culture
- The 3rd IPSF, July 1 11, 2007
- The Peace King Cup
- The Peace Queen Cup
31Media and Communications
- Books, Journals Print Publications
- Internet Publications
- Television and Video
32Media and Communications Books, Journals Print
33Media and Communications UPF Internet
Destinations
34Media and Communications UPF Internet
Destinations
35Media and Communications UPF Internet
Destinations
36Special 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
37Special ProjectsUN Interreligious Council
- Universal Interfaith, spiritual perspectives
- Analogous to the UN Security Council
- UPF Peace Force Volunteers
38Special ProjectsAmbassador for Peace Associations
- Women for Peace
- Parliamentarians for Peace
- Artists for Peace