Seoul, South Korea—Peace Summit 2023 gathered global leaders in Seoul, Korea, from May 2 to 6 to discuss the many crises facing the global village and a pathway to peace.
The conference theme, “Contemporary Challenges to Global Order: Toward a World Culture of Peace,” called on the more than 700 participants from 68 nations which may include day guests from overseas to consider innovative approaches to leadership and action based on the ideals of interdependence, mutual prosperity, and universal values.
Welcome Dinner
The welcome dinner took place in the Lotte World Hotel, Seoul on May 2, 2023. Emcee Mrs. Blessie G. Dhakal, the International Coordinator of IAFLP, gracefully welcomed the participants. Many of them had just arrived from long journeys. They were happy to greet old friends, take pictures, and sit down to a superb dinner.
Archbishop Johannes Ndanga, Special Advisor, IAPD Africa, Zimbabwe, then offered the invocation, beautifully describing our relationship with the created world. Prof. Dr. Sanjay Pratap Singh, Vice Chancellor, The Assam Royal Global University, India, shared some words of greetings. He emphasized that it was the good legacy of UPF Co-Founders Rev. Sun Myung Moon and Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon that caused so many good people from around the world to gather as one family in that very room.
H.E. Anote Tong, President (2003-2016), Kiribati; Sunhak Peace Prize Laureate (2015), followed by talking about the ecological crisis that caused flood water to reach the door of his own home on Kiribati. Soprano Kim Jeong-jin performed three lovely songs including, "Oh sole mio," and "Over the rainbow," before Dr. Thomas Walsh, UPF International Chairman, gave an overview of the program and highlighted some of the special features of Peace Summit 2023.
Opening Plenary
The Summit was inaugurated with a beautiful choral performance by the Little Angels Children’s Folk Ballet of Korea. Religious leaders from across the world made their entrance and conducted a water ceremony, including: Baba Kalidas Dahal from India, Father Dr. Emerick Bissila Mbila of the African Union, and Ven. Won Young Jin of Korea.
Dr. Thomas Walsh, chair of UPF International and co-chair of the Organizing Committee of Peace Summit 2023, expressed his sincere gratitude to everyone for their willingness to participate and work collaboratively and multilaterally for world peace. "It has become increasingly clear over the past decades that interreligious peace is a critical and necessary aspect of any effort to achieve the goal of lasting world peace."
Dr. Yun Young-ho, the other Organizing Committee co-chair, emphasized the need for continental unity as a necessary strategy for world peace. “Now is the moment for all of us to courageously unite our hearts and minds, transcending the boundaries of nations and continents, to manifest a heavenly unified world characterized by interdependence, mutual prosperity and universally shared values, in the pursuit of the common good,” Dr. Yun said.
By video, H.E. Donald Trump (USA), H.E. Hun Sen (Cambodia), and H.E. Macky Sall (Senegal) sent congratulatory remarks. In person, congratulatory speakers included Hon. Newt Gingrich, former speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, and H.E. Aziz Rajapaksa, the deputy speaker of the Sri Lankan parliament.
A spirit of peace and harmony filled the ceremony. Keynote speeches were delivered by H.E. Brigi Rafini, secretary general of the Community of Sahel-Saharan States (CEN-SAD); H.E. Maithripala Sirisena, the former president of Sri Lanka; and Mr. Jim Rogers, an advisor to UPF.
Hon. Mike Pompeo, the former U.S. secretary of state, said, "I had the privilege to serve for 1,000 days as America's most senior diplomat. I saw that organizations like UPF, the work of Mother Moon matters. We should not lose hope. We should not stop the climb. We will reach the summit and God will be with us."
H.E. Yves Leterme, the former prime minister of Belgium, said, “Countries that are interconnected, with economic openness and interfaith openness, don’t go to war.”
In the Founder’s Address, Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon said: “All of you gathered here today are righteous people whom Heaven has blessed. I pray that we will all join hands together in the historic and providential ranks of those who are blessed and realize the dream of one family of humankind under the Heavenly Parent of Peace.”
Marking the inauguration of the Elders’ Roundtable, Dr. Moon bestowed appointment certificates upon 12 distinguished members of the council. The eminent individuals are connected by continent as the highest-ranking members of the Elders’ Council.
The opening plenary joyfully concluded with a presentation of plaques of appreciation, festive songs and a cake-cutting ceremony to celebrate the 80th birthday of Dr. Moon.
Inaugural Elders’ Roundtable
In celebration of those appointed as the highest ranking members of the world Elders’ Council, Dr. Moon hosted the inaugural meeting of the Elders’ Roundtable.
Congratulatory remarks were given by Mr. Kim Ho-il, the chairman of the Korean Elders Council, and H.E. Alfred Moisiu, the former president of Albania, followed by impressions from H.E. Maithripala Sirisena, the former president of Sri Lanka, Hon. Newt Gingrich, former U.S. Speaker of the House, H.E. Dr. Thomas Yayi Boni, former president of Benin, Hon. Sang-hoon Lee, former Korean minister of national defense and chair of the National Elders' Roundtable, and H.E. Anote Tong, former president of Kiribati and Sunhak Peace Prize Laureate. Dr. Moon expressed her hope that the elders making up this roundtable would share their wisdom of life and practice true love for the sake of our entire humanity.
Concurrent Sessions by Region
Eight sessions comprised the Summit. One set featured perspectives from the major regions of the world: one with a focus on Africa, another on the Asia-Pacific region, then Europe and the Middle East, North America, and Latin America. Moderated by the UPF chairs and regional secretaries general of each region, expert panelists offered their recommendations for a way forward beyond conflict and division and toward harmony and cooperation.
Kosovo’s Prime Minister Albin Kurti said: “We believe that development and growth without human rights, without political pluralism, without democracy, without rule of law, is not sustainable, is not fair and it's harmful for human dignity. We must have human dignity, freedom and rights and liberties for the people, but also overall economic growth which becomes well-being for the citizens.”
Concurrent Sessions by UPF Associations
Another series of sessions featured insights and recommendations from the various sectors of our society, including the political, the religious, academia, the media, and business. These sessions were organized by the international coordinators of each of UPF’s associations, including ISCP, IAPP, IAPD, IMAP, IAED, and IAAP. This approach to peace is collaborative and multi-sectoral. All sectors of society are needed to build a world of peace.
UPF's International Association of Academicians for Peace (IAAP), supported by the HJ Academic Foundation, hosted an international academic symposium on the theme, "Peace Ideology and Vision for a Peace Movement on Each Continent." Scholars from around the world presented on the peace movement, peace ideology, the role of religion in each continent, and the role of the UN and the Universal Peace Federation.
6th Think Tank 2022 Forum
Under the theme “Toward Peace in the Indo-Pacific,” Dr. Michael Pillsbury, senior fellow for China Strategy at the Hudson Institute, a conservative American think tank based in Washington, D.C., served as the main speaker for the 6th Think Tank Forum, which was co-hosted with The Washington Times and Segye Ilbo.
Dr. Pillsbury gave a penetrating analysis of the region’s situation and proposed an interesting scenario for discussion: “If Xi Jinping used force or coercion against Taiwan, it could affect the decision-making of North Korea. The Chinese could even encourage North Korea to create a second front for the Americans, so there’d be two wars going at the same time.”
Among the other speakers: Dr. Kim Geun-Sik, who chairs the Unification Committee of South Korea’s ruling People Power Party; Dr. Chheng Kimlong of Cambodia’s Asian Vision Institute; Korean parliamentarian Hon. Lee Jung Mun; and former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who said Henry Kissinger-era China policies “may have made sense in 1972 or even 1982,” but are no longer appropriate because of recent Chinese actions such as its aggressive stance toward Taiwan.
IAYSP Conference
The International Association of Youth and Students for Peace (IAYSP) gathered young leaders from around the world for in-depth discussion following keynote addresses by Sunhak Peace Prize laureates H.E. Anote Tong, the former president of Kiribati, and Dr. Sakena Yacoobi, the executive director of the Afghan Institute of Learning. The laureates presented on “The Climate Crisis and the Role of Future Generations” and “The Reality of Afghan Refugees and the Role of Youth.” The commentator was Mr. Mounkaila Goumandakoye, a senior consultant to CEN-SAD’s regional youth programs.
Closing
UPF Chair Dr. Walsh reiterated the impact of UPF and its track record and reputation as a serious discussion platform for global intellectuals to brainstorm, exploring the direction humanity should take and put into practice. Speakers underscored the important recognition that a collaborative and multisectoral approach to peace is needed, especially through cooperation between nations. The program concluded with mutual expressions of gratitude for the hospitality provided by UPF and everyone’s contribution to making Peace Summit 2023 a meaningful step toward a world of peace.
Media Articles (partial list):
“China’s Disinformation Successes Causing Policy Paralysis” by Andrew Salmon - The Washington Times, May 4, 2023
“Pompeo: U.S. Must Recognize China-North Korea Nuke Connection” by Guy Taylor - The Washington Times, May 4, 2023
"South Korea Imperatives to Help Ensure Peace on the Peninsula" by Newt Gingrich - The Washington Times, May 15, 2023
Press release:
Recap videos of Peace Summit 2023
PROGRAM SCHEDULE WITH VIDEO LINKS
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Wednesday, May 3
Session I: Opening Plenary
Session II: Concurrent Sessions
Focus on North America
Elders Roundtable
Session III: Concurrent Sessions
Focus on Asia Pacific
Focus on Latin America and the Caribbean
Session IV: Concurrent Sessions
Focus on Africa
Interreligious Association for Peace and Development (IAPD)
International Association of First Ladies for Peace (IAFLP)
Thursday, May 4
Session V: Think Tank 2022 Forum
Session VI: Concurrent Sessions
Focus on Europe and the Middle East
International Association of Academicians for Peace (IAAP)
International Association of Youth and Students for Peace (IAYSP)
Session VII: Concurrent Sessions
International Media Association for Peace (IMAP), International Association for Peace and Economic Development (/IAED)
International Association of Academicians for Peace (IAAP)
International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP)
-------------------- Peace Summit 2023: Comprehensive Report, Including Program Schedule and Speeches Schedule Tuesday, May 2, 2023
OPENING DINNER and ORIENTATION
Emcee: Mrs. Blessie G. Dhakal, International Coordinator of IAFLP
Invocation: Archbishop Johannes Ndanga, Special Advisor, IAPD Africa, Zimbabwe; Grand President, African Christian Council International, Zimbabwe
Special Remarks
Prof. Dr. Sanjay Pratap Singh, Vice Chancellor, The Assam Royal Global University, India
H.E. Anote Tong, President (2003-2016), Kiribati; Sunhak Peace Prize Laureate (2015)
Performance
Orientation: Dr. Thomas G. Walsh, Chairman, UPF International
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
OPENING PLENARY
Video Presentation
Performance: The Little Angels Children's Folk Ballet of Korea
Emcee Welcome: Mr. Jo Woo-jong, broadcaster, FNC Entertainment; former Korean Broadcasting system (KBS) announcer
Entrance of Members of the Head Table
Peace Anthem
Interfaith Water Ceremony
Welcoming Address: Dr. Thomas Walsh, Co-chair, Peace Summit 2023 Organizing Committee
Opening Address: Dr. Yun Young-ho, Co-chair, Peace Summit 2023 Organizing Committee
Congratulatory Address
Hon. Newt Gingrich, Speaker, House of Representatives (1995-1999), USA
Hon. Ajith Nishantha Rajapakse, Deputy Speaker, Parliament of Sri Lanka
Peace Performance: Mr. Michael Lee
Keynote Address
ISCP: H.E. Brigi Rafini, Prime Minister (2011-2021), Niger; Executive Secretary, CEN-SAD
ISCP: H.E. Yves Leterme, Prime Minister (2008, 2009-2011) Belgium
ISCP: H.E. Maithripala Sirisena, President (2015-2019), Sri Lanka
IAPP: Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State (2018-2021), U.S. Department of State
IAED: Mr. James Rogers, Chairman, Rogers Holdings and Beeland Interests, Inc.
Special Peace Performance
Founder’s Address: Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon, Founder, Universal Peace Federation
Peace Launching Ceremony
Elders’ Roundtable Launching
Appointment of Elders
Picture & Video Presentation
Launching of Continental Level Peace Project
Africa Summit: H.E. Brigi Rafini, Prime Minister (2011-2021), Niger; Executive Secretary, CEN-SAD
Asia Pacific Union Secretariat: Hon. Suos Yara, Chair, Commission on Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, National Assembly, Cambodia
Sri Lanka IAPP and IAPD Asia Pacific HQ: Hon. Ajith Nishantha Rajapakse, Deputy Speaker, Parliament of Sri Lanka
Launching Ceremony
Founder’s 80th Birthday Celebration
Congratulatory Song
VIP Introduction
Flower Presentation to the Founder
SESSION II.A - Contemporary Challenges to Global Order: Toward a World Culture of Peace: Focus on North America
Moderator: Dr. Michael Jenkins, President, UPF International
Speakers
Amb. Callista Gingrich, U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See (2017-2021), USA
Hon. Dan Burton, Member, U.S. House of Representatives (1983-2013), USA
Dr. Franco Famularo, President, UPF-Canada; IAPP Canada
Rev. Dr. Cynthia Jackson, District Judge, Jersey City Municipal Court; Pastor, Allen AME Church, New Jersey, USA
Mr. Guy Taylor, National Security Editor, The Washington Times
SESSION II.B - Elders Roundtable
Emcee: Mr. Young-il Shin, former Korean Broadcasting system (KBS) announcer
Speakers
Hon. Kim Ho-il, President, Korean Elderly Association
H.E. Alfred Moisiu, President (2002-2007) Albania
H.E. Maithripala Sirisena, President (2015-2019), Sri Lanka
Hon. Newt Gingrich, Speaker, House of Representatives (1995-1999), USA
Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon, Founder, Universal Peace Federation
H.E. Dr. Thomas Boni Yayi, President (2006-2016), Benin
H.E. Anote Tong, President (2003-2016); Sunhak Peace Prize Laureate (2015), Kiribati
SESSION III.A - Contemporary Challenges to Global Order: Toward a World Culture of Peace: Focus on the Asia Pacific Region
Moderator: Hon. Ek Nath Dhakal, Chair, UPF-Asia-Pacific; Member of Parliament, Nepal
Video Messages
Ven. Shi Kuanyun, President, Hong Kong Buddhist Association
H.E. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, Senior Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives; President (2001-2010), Philippines
Speakers
Hon. Suos Yara, Chairman of Commission on Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, National Assembly, Cambodia
Hon. Bhubaneswar Kalita, Member of Parliament, India
H.E. Matubraimov Almambet, Prime Minister (1993-1993), Speaker of Parliament (1995-1997), Kyrgyzstan
Hon. Oyunbaatar Tserendash, Deputy Prime Minister (2015-2017), President of Human Rights & Development Center, Mongolia
Rt. Hon. Ganesh Prasad Timilsina, Chairperson, National Assembly of Nepal
H.E. J. Uduch Sengebau Senior, Vice President, Palau
Hon. So Yuk Choy, Congresswoman, National People’s Congress, People’s Republic of China
Hon. Ajith Nishantha Rajapakse, Deputy Speaker, Parliament of Sri Lanka
Hon. Dr. Chameera Yapa Abeywardane, Coordinating Secretary to Hon. Speaker of the Parliament, Sri Lanka
SESSION III.B - Contemporary Challenges to Global Order: Toward a World Culture of Peace: Focus on Latin America and the Caribbean Region
Moderator: Dr. Neudir Simão Ferabolli, Secretary General, UPF-South America
Speakers
Dr. Charles S. Yang, Chairman, UPF-Central America and the Caribbean
Rev. Dong Mo Shin, Chairman, UPF-South America
Hon. Julio Cesar Cleto Cobos, Vice President (2007-2011), Argentina
H.E. Salvador Nasralla Salum, Vice President, Honduras
Hon. Victor Oswaldo Fuentes Solis, Senator, Mexico
H.E. Rosalia Arteaga Serrano, President (1997), Ecuador
Hon. Carla Zambelli Salgado, Congresswoman, Brazil
Dr. Jean Paul Vargas Céspedes, Director, Central American Integration System (2014-2018), Costa Rica
Hon. Ubraj Narine, Mayor, City of Georgetown, Guyana
Mr. Jose Ramon Vinas Alonso, President, Freemasons of Cuba
Hon. Betty Beatriz Yaniquez Lozano, Assemblywoman, Bolivia
The session concluded with the appointment of Ambassadors for Peace: From South America:
Julio Cesar Cleto Cobos and his wife, Dr. Natália Liliana Obón – from Argentina
Congresswoman Silvia Waiãpi – from Brazil
Ubraj Narine – from Georgetown – Guyana
Colonel Aginaldo de Oliveira – from Brazil
And from Central America and the Caribbean:
Francisco Rojas Aravena – from Costa Rica
Flor Soraya Aquino – from the Dominican Republic
Juan Carlos Hasbun – from El Salvador
Jean Paul Vargas Céspedes – from El Salvador
Dr. Osvaldo Adriano De La Guardia Boyd - from Panama
SESSION III.C – Korean Elders Roundtable
SESSION IV.A - Contemporary Challenges to Global Order: Toward a World Culture of Peace: Focus on Africa Moderator: Mr. Augustin Ghomsi, Sub-Regional Director, UPF-Southern Africa Speakers H.E. Dr. Thomas Boni Yayi, President (2006-2016), Benin Hon. Petros Vusi Mavimbela, Speaker, Parliament of Eswatini Hon. Maimouna Yombouno, Vice President, National Assembly, Guinea Hon. Hamidou Traoré, Vice President, National Transition Council (National Assembly), Mali Hon. Lawrence Songa Biyika, Member of Parliament, Uganda H.E. Dr. Nevers Mumba, Vice President (2003-2004), Zambia; Founder, National Christian Coalition, Zambia H.E. Hery Martial Rajaonarimampianina Rakotoarimanana, President (2014-2018), Madagascar
SESSION IV.B – Interreligious Association for Peace and Development (IAPD)
Moderator: Dr. Tageldin Hamad, Vice President, UPF International; International Coordinator, IAPD
Speakers
H.H. Hajji Baba Edmond Brahimaj, World Leader, Bektashi Order, Albania (Speech read by Dr. Arben Sulejmani, PR Director of International World Bektashi Order, Albania representing H.H. Hajji Baba Edmond Brahimaj)
Patriarch George Stallings, Patriarch, Imani Temple African American Catholic Congregation, USA; Chair, IAPD-USA
Dr. Surinder S. Gill, Co-Chair, International Forum USA; Secretary General of Sikhs of USA
Hon. Dr. Mohamad Habash, Chairman, Human Fraternity Center; Associate Professor, Abu Dhabi University, UAE
Bhai Sahib Satpal Singh Khalsa, Ambassador for the Sikh religion in the Western Hemisphere, USA
Pastor Juan Carlos Hasbun, Senior Pastor, Kemuel Christian Church; Member, Board of Directors of COICOM, an association of Latin American Christian communicators, El Salvador
Rev. Dr. Cynthia Jackson, Pastor, Allen AME Church, New Jersey, USA; District Judge, Jersey City Municipal Court, USA
Imboni Dr. uZwi-Lezwe Radebe, Founder and Chair, The Revelation Spiritual Home; IAPD Africa, South Africa
SESSION IV.C – International Association of First Ladies for Peace (IAFLP)
Moderator: Mrs. Kaeleigh Moffitt, President, WFWP-USA & International; Vice President of North America
Opening Remarks: Mrs. Moriko Hori, President of WFWP International
Speakers
H.E. Ade Shirri Dion Ngute Grace, Spouse of Prime Minister, Cameroon
H.E. Mrs. Monica Chakwera, First Lady, Malawi
Dr. Rajni Kaushal Chand, Spouse of the Deputy Prime Minister, Fiji
Mme. Hilda Patricia Marroquin de Morales, First Lady (2016-2020), Guatemala
Mme. Shiranthi Wickramasinghe Rajapaksa, First Lady (2005-2015) & the Spouse of the Prime Minister (2019-2023), Sri Lanka
Hon. Liza Gashi, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Kosovo
Mme. Voahangy Rajaonarimampianina, First Lady (2014-2018), Madagascar
Closing Remarks: Mrs. Blessie G. Dhakal, International Coordinator, IAFLP
Sunhak Laureates Dinner
Thursday, May 4, 2023
SESSION V - 6th Think Tank 2022 Forum: Toward Peace in the Indo-Pacific
Emcee: Mr. Young-il Shin, former Korean Broadcasting system (KBS) announcer
Welcoming Address: Dr. Yun Young-ho, Director General, Universal Peace Federation
Congratulatory Remarks: H.E. Albin Kurti, Prime Minister, Kosovo
Keynote Address: Dr. Michael Pillsbury, Senior Fellow and Director for Chinese Strategy at the Hudson Institute
Commentary
Hon. Kim Geun-Sik, Chair of the Unification Committee of the People Power Party
Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State (2018-2021), USA
International Panel
Moderator: Dr. Moon Byeong-cheol, Chief Research Fellow, Think Tank 2022
H.E. Dr. Thomas Boni Yayi, President (2006-2016), Benin
Hon. Newt Gingrich, Speaker, House of Representatives (1995-1999), USA
Mr. Thomas McDevitt, Chairman, Board of Directors, The Washington Times, USA
Hon. Dr. Werner Fasslabend, Minister of Defense (1990-2000), Austria
Dr. Chheng Kimlong, Executive Vice President, Asian Vision Institute, Cambodia
Hon. Lee Jung Mun, Member of the National Assembly, Korea
SESSION VI.A - Contemporary Challenges to Global Order: Toward a World Culture of Peace: Focus Europe and the Middle East
Moderator: Mr. Jacques Marion, Regional Co-Chair, UPF-EUME
Speakers
H.E. Albin Kurti, Prime Minister, Kosovo
H.E. Alfred Moisiu, President (2002-2007), Albania
H.E. Filip Vujanovic, President (2003-2018), Montenegro
H.E. Mladen Ivanic, President, (2014-15, 2016-17), Bosnia and Herzegovina
Hon. Dr. Werner Fasslabend, Minister of Defense (1990-2000), Austria
H.E. Zlatko Lagumdžija, Prime Minister (2001-2002), Bosnia and Herzegovina
H.E. Boris Tadic, President (2004-2012), Serbia
SESSION VI.B - International Association of Academicians for Peace (IAAP)
Moderator: Dr. Thomas Selover, International Co-coordinator, IAAP; former President, Sunhak UP Graduate University, Korea
Welcoming Addresses
Dr. Thomas G. Walsh, Chairman, Universal Peace Federation
Dr. Sung-Bae Jin, Chairman, Hyo Jeong Academic Foundation, Korea
Speakers
H.E. Dr. Nevers Sekwila Mumba, Vice President (2003-2004); Founder, National Christian Coalition, Zambia
Hon. Dr. Mohamad Habash, Chairman, Human Fraternity Center; Associate Professor, Abu Dhabi University, UAE
Dr. Frank Kaufmann, President of PWPA USA; Editor in Chief of New World Encyclopedia; President of Twelve Gates Foundation, USA
Dr. Osvaldo Adriano De La Guardia Boyd, Executive Director, Central America Institute for Public Administration, Panama
SESSION VI.C - International Association of Youth and Students for Peace (IAYSP)
Moderator: Mr. Ronnie Sodusta, President, IAYSP-Asia Pacific 2
Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding, between YSP-Korea and SAKENA FUND
Welcoming Remarks: Mr. Koji Matsuda, President, IAYSP-International
Keynote Addresses
H.E. Anote Tong, President (2003-2016), Kiribati; SHPP Laureate (2015)
Mr. Hyeontae Kim, Member of the Seoul Metropolitan City Energy Policy Committee, Korea
Dr. Sakena Yacoobi, Executive Director, Afghan Institute of Learning (AIL); Sunhak Peace Prize Laureate (2017)
Ms. Bo-Young Park, Public Administration, Korea University
Panel Discussion Hon. Silvia Nobre Waiapi, Congresswoman, Brazil Dr. Sakena Yacoobi, Executive Director, Afghan Institute of Learning (AIL); Sunhak Peace Prize Laureate (2017) Ms. Jung-eun Choi, Mentors without Boarders Ms. Mica Amanlaman Camara, President, IAYSP-Africa Mr. Mounkaila Goumandakoye, Senior Consultant and Expert of the CEN-SAD Regional Youth Programme H.E. Anote Tong, President (2003-2016), Kiribati; SHPP Laureate (2015) Mr. Hyeontae Kim, Member of the Seoul Metropolitan City Energy Policy Committee, Korea
SESSION VII.A - Toward a World Culture of Peace: The Role of the Media and the Economy International Media Association for Peace (IMAP) and the International Association for Peace and Economic Development (IAED)
Moderator: Mr. Thomas McDevitt, Chairman, Board of Directors, The Washington Times, USA IMAP Mr. Kea Puy, President, Club of Cambodian Journalists and Kyodo News, Cambodia Mrs. Shova Gyawali, Director, Nepal Republic Media, Nepal Dr. Sergio Redó, President, Sao Paulo Press Association, Brazil (video) Mr. Guy Taylor, National Team Leader, The Washington Times IAED Mr. Leong Bee Lee, Chairman, Malaysian Association of Canada Mr. James Rogers, Chairman, Rogers Holdings and Beeland Interests, Singapore Bhai Sahib Satpal Singh Khalsa, Ambassador-Sikh Dharma, Sikh Dharma Universal, USA Dr. Jorge Alberto Ceballos Rodriguez, Criminal Justice and International Humanitarian Lawyer, Panama Mr. German Yael Feliz Severino, Journalist, TV & Radio producer, Dominican Republic
SESSION VII.B - International Association of Academicians for Peace (IAAP)
Moderator: Dr. Thomas Selover, International Co-coordinator, IAAP; former President, SunHak UP Graduate University, Korea Congratulatory Remarks: Dr. Sakena Yacoobi, Executive Director, Afghan Institute of Learning (AIL); Sunhak Peace Prize Laureate (2017) Speakers Prof. Mahendra Prasad Lama, Senior Professor, Jawaharlal Nehru University, India Dr. Francisco Rojas Aravena, President, University for Peace (UPEACE), Costa Rica Hon. Keith Best, Member of Parliament (1979-1987), UK; Chairman of the Board of Trustees, UPF-UK Commentators Prof. Heung-soon Park, Professor and former dean of the graduate school Sun Moon University, Korea Hon. Timothy Mtambo, Commander in Chief, Citizen for Transformation Movement (CFT), Malawi Ms. Sagadat Sabitova, UN Expert on Gender Equality, United Nations, Kazakhstan
SESSION VII.C - International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP)
Moderator: Dr. Michael Jenkins, President, UPF International; International Coordinator, IAPP
Speakers
Hon. Dan Burton, Member of Congress (1983-2013); International Co-Chair, IAPP, USA
Hon. Annette Lu, Vice President (2000-2008), Taiwan
Pastor Paula White-Cain, Senior Pastor, City of Destiny Church, USA
Hon. Betty Beatriz Yaniquez Lozano, Assemblywoman, Bolivia
Rt. Hon. Petros Vusi Mavimbela, Speaker, Parliament of the Kingdom of Eswatini
Hon. Charan Jeath Singh, Minister, Sugar and Multi-Ethnic Affairs, Fiji
Hon. Dr. Malte Kaufmann, Member of Parliament, Germany
Hon. Ajay Dutt, Member of Legislative Assembly, India
Hon. Maimouna Yombouno, Vice-President, National Assembly (National Transition Council), Guinea
Hon. Victor Oswaldo Fuentes Solis, Senator, Mexico
Hon. Iroshka Lindaly Elvir Flores Nasralla, Congresswoman, Honduras
Hon. Lawrence Songa Biyika, Member of Parliament, Uganda
Hon. Hamidou Traore, Vice President, National Assembly (National Transition Council), Mali
Friday, May 5, 2023
SESSION VIII - UPF Regional Reports & Strategic Discussion
Opening Remarks: Dr. Thomas Walsh, Chairman, UPF International
Cheon Won Gung Video Presentation North America: Dr. Michael Jenkins, Regional Chair, UPF-North America Central America: Dr. Charles Yang, Regional Chair, UPF-Central America and the Caribbean
South America: Rev. Dong Mo Shin, Regional Chair, UPF-South America
Africa: Mr. Augustin Ghomsi, Sub-Regional Director, UPF-Southern Africa Europe and Middle East: Dr. Katsumi Otsuka, Regional Co-Chair, UPF Europe and Middle East Mr. Jacques Marion, Regional Co-Chair, UPF Europe and Middle East Asia Pacific: Hon. Ek Nath Dhakal, Regional Chair, UPF-Asia Pacific; Member of the House of Representatives, Federal Parliament of Nepal
