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To Thursday 29 July 2021
ASIA PACIFIC
ILC and Think Tank 2022 Global Forum
July 28-29, 2021
Bangkok Time
"Towards the Peaceful Reunification of the Korean Peninsula: Best Practices in Track II Diplomacy: The Private Sector, Civil Society, NGOs FBOs and Humanitarian Relief”
This ILC will turn attention to the role of non-state actors, examining a variety of steps that may be taken that contribute to peace and eventual reconciliation on the Korean peninsula. ILC Part Two will have six sessions, each dedicated to a core area of work carried out by non-state actors that contributes to peace on the Korean peninsula: NGOs, FBOs, Corporations, Humanitarian Agencies (WFP), Arts and Culture. Panelists will offer recommendations for steps that can be taken toward a peaceful resolution of the Korean conflict. [Note: July 27, 1953 was the day the armistice was signed.]
Wednesday July 28, 2021
10:00 AM Opening Session: Toward Peaceful Reunification of the Korean Peninsula:
Best Practices in Track II Diplomacy
Moderator: Dr. Venus Agustin, Vice Chair – UPF Asia Pacific
Opening Remarks: Pres. Demian Dunkley, FFWPU Asia Pacific 1
Video Presentation: Introduction to UPF 2020
Chairman’s Remarks: Hon. Ek Nath Dhakal, Chair, UPF Asia Pacific
H.E. Parmanand Jha, First Vice President, Nepal (2008-2015)
Dr. Joseph Refugio, President, Philippine Council of Deans and Educators in Business, Philippines
Dr. Lauren Richardson, Lecturer in Department of International Relations, Australian National University, Australia
“UPF Founder’s Vision toward Peaceful Reunification of the Korean Peninsula and World Peace”: Dr. Robert S. Kittel, Senior Advisor and Education Director, UPF Asia Pacific
Congratulatory Performance: Archbishop Elias Soria
Session Coordinator – Rev. Santosh Kumar Paudel
Session Rapporteur – Ms. Leslie Anne Radam
12:00 NN Session Two: “First Ladies and Women Leaders’ Contribution in Peace- building: Sharing Global Experiences in Support of Inter-Korean Peace Talks”
Moderator: Mrs. Merly Barlaan, International Vice-President & Deputy Director for UN Relations, Women’s Federation for World Peace International
IAFLP Video Presentation
Opening Remarks: Dr. Julia Moon, President, Women’s Federation for World Peace International
Peace Song by Madam Shiranthi Wickremesinghe Rajapaksa and Carlton Pre-school staff
Madam Shiranthi Wickremesinghe Rajapaksa, Spouse of Prime Minister (2005 - 2015), Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
Cultural Performances of the Marianas
Madam Diann Mendiola Tudela Torres, First Lady, Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) (2015-Present)
Hon. Madam Hisila Yami, First Lady, Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal (2011-2013), Member of Constituent Assembly
Song Performance: Ms. Saraswoti Khatri, Singer, Sur-Sudha Musical Group
Hon. Huwaidiyah Pitsuwan Useng, Member of Parliament (2001-2005), Kingdom of Thailand
Dr. Younghee Kim, Policy Advisory Member, Member of Ministry of Unification, Republic of Korea
Closing Remarks: Mrs. Blessie G. Dhakal, International Coordinator, International Association of First Ladies for Peace
Session Coordinator – Mrs. Blessie G. Dhakal
Session Rapporteur - Ms. Kahee Gadon Dhakal
2:00 PM Session Three: Toward Peaceful Reunification of the Korean Peninsula: Best Practices of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and Civil Society
Moderator: Rev. Kamol Thananopavarn, Secretary General, UPF Thailand
Opening Remarks: Dr. Tageldin Hamad, International Chairman, World Association of Non-Governmental Organizations (WANGO)
Hon. Vijay Jolly, President, Delhi Study Group, India
Ms. Grace Shwe Zin Htaik, Vice President, Intellectual Property Proprietors' Association, Myanmar
Gen. Dr. Shyam Prasad Nepal, Retd. Deputy Inspector General, Nepal Police; Educator, Hindu Spiritual Council and Astrologer
Col. Jonathan Q. Baldevarona, Chairman and President, Maharlikan Movement for Cultural and Community Protection, Philippines
Q & A
Session Coordinator – Mrs. Ursula McLackland
Session Rapporteur - Ms. Maraia Carry Aparece
4:00 PM Session Four: Toward Peaceful Reunification of the Korean Peninsula: Best Practices of Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs) and Civil Society
Moderator: Mr. Krishna Adhikari, Sub-regional Director, UPF India
Opening Remarks: Mrs. Ursula McLackland, Regional Secretary General, UPF Asia Pacific
Asst. Prof. Phramaha Nopadol Punnasuvaddhako, Ph.D., Senior Vice Dean, Faculty of Buddhism, Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, Thailand
Mr. Digvijay Kharote, Director, Art of Living Projects, India
Mr. Palash Mahmud, Founder and Executive Director, Conscious Consumer Society, Bangladesh
Hon. Pinto Katia, Member of Parliament; Elder, Church of Jesus Christ of the
Latter-day-Saints, Kiribati
Dr. K.H. Mohammad Nizam As-Shofa, Chairman, Indonesia Celebrating
Differences, Indonesia
Q & A
Session Coordinator – Mrs. Ursula McLackland
Session Rapporteur – Mrs. Rowalyn Kofarau
Thursday July 29, 2021
10:00 AM Session Five: Toward Peaceful Reunification of the Korean Peninsula: Humanitarian and Private Sector Initiatives
Moderator: Rev. Yutaka Yamada, Sub-Regional Director, UPF Oceania
Special Remarks: Dr. Thomas McDevitt, Chairman, The Washington Times, USA
Mr. Roland Jabbour, President and National Chairman, Australia Arab Chamber
of Commerce and Industry (AACCI), Australia
Mr. Ameya Prabhu, Chairperson, Indian Chamber of Commerce Western Region Committee, India
Ms. Preethi Bhardwaj Rama Nand, Executive Director of Amnesty International Malaysia (2020)
Dr. Tan Monivann, Vice-Chairman, Cambodia Chamber of Commerce, Cambodia
Q & A
Session Coordinator – Ms. Riza Santarin
Session Rapporteur - Ms. Mee Hwa Atimalala
12:00 NN Session Six: Toward Peaceful Reunification of the Korean Peninsula: Culture, Arts and Sports Initiatives and Peace Road Projects
Moderator: Rev. Hajime Saito, Sub-Regional Director, UPF Mekong Region
Opening Remarks: Dr. Lek Thaveetermsakul, Vice Chair, UPF Asia Pacific
Mr. Bunhok Lim, Deputy Director General Asian Cultural Council, Cambodia
Dr. No Hi Pak, Senior Adviser, UPF Korea
Mr. Lamin D. Bangura, President, African Union of Kazakhstan
“Peace Road Project in Support of Reunification of the Korean Peninsula”: Rev. Sophal Chamroeun, Coordinator, Peace Road Asia Pacific
Cultural Performance: Little Angels and North Korean children performing in both Koreas
Q & A
Session Coordinator - Rev. Hajime Saito
Session Rapporteur - Ms. Esther Yin Dhakal
2:00 PM Session Seven: Toward Peaceful Reunification of the Korean Peninsula: Youth and Student Initiatives
Moderator: Ms. Kahee Gadon Dhakal, Bachelor of Arts Student, Ateneo de Manila University
Opening Remarks: Mr. Ronnie Sodusta, IAYSP – Asia Pacific 2
Video Presentation from IAYSP
Mr. Bjorn Noel DeNiese, Rotary Club of Gangtok Smart City, India
Mr. Ben Evans, President, International Taekwondo Federation, Australia
Hon. Syed Ali Haider Gillani, Member of Parliament, Pakistan
Ms. Juhee Um, Member of ‘UniUs Project’ for Reunification, South Korea
Closing Remarks: Dr. Tang Kimsruy, IAYSP – Asia Pacific 1
Q & A
Performance: Mr. Piseth Sam, Cambodia
Closing Remarks: Dr. Tang Kimsruy
Session Coordinator: Dr. Tang Kimsruy
Session Rapporteur - Mr. Daniel Meadows
4:00 PM Closing Session: Summary and Recommendations
Moderator: Rev. Greg Stone, Deputy Secretary General, UPF Asia Pacific
Congratulatory Remarks: Pres. Masaichi Hori, Regional President,
FFWPU Asia Pacific 2
Video Presentation of ILC Highlights
Ms. Emele Duituturaga, CEO of Pacific Island Association of NGOs (PIANGO), Fiji
Mrs. Deepti Rawat, National Secretary General, BJP Mahila Morcha, India
Closing Remarks by Hon. Ek Nath Dhakal, Chair, UPF Asia Pacific
Congratulatory Dance Performance on Filial Piety by Hong Kong Youth
Session Coordinator – Rev. Greg Stone
Session Rapporteur – Ms. Jenny Mendoza