Peace and Security
Current and Former Heads of State Focus on Global Issues at UPF’s 5th Rally of Hope
February 27, 2021
Washington, DC—Millions of viewers from 150 countries joined the live online broadcast of the 5th Rally of Hope sponsored by the Universal Peace Federation on Saturday, February 27, 2021.
UK Webinar Explores Life after Brexit
January 25, 2021
London, United Kingdom—Eminent commentators and journalists offered their views of the UK’s post-Brexit future.
Nepal Conference Discusses Challenges, Opportunities for Korean Reunification
January 25, 2021
Kathmandu, Nepal—A former vice president and two former ambassadors of Nepal spoke at a conference on Korean reunification UPF and the IAPP held in the country’s capital, Kathmandu.
Webinar Explores Turkey’s Korean War Efforts
January 15, 2021
Istanbul, Turkey—A UPF program recognized Turkey’s contributions to the Korean War.
World Leaders Discuss Abraham Accords
January 14, 2021
Jerusalem, Israel—The first of a series of UPF webinars on the Abraham Accords presented a distinguished panel of world leaders.
Asia Pacific ILC Focuses on Reunification of Korea
November 29, 2020
Bangkok, Thailand—More than 1,600 participants from 30 nations gathered virtually for an International Leadership Conference (ILC) focused on the reunification of Korea.
World Leaders and Millions around the World Call for Peace at Third Online Rally of Hope
November 22, 2020
Seoul, Korea—Viewers from 194 countries tuned into hundreds of broadcast stations and gathered online to call for peace among and between nations at an event sponsored by UPF.
UPF-Japan Convenes Virtual Leadership Conference
November 21, 2020
Tokyo, Japan—UPF-Japan held a three-day virtual International Leadership Conference (ILC) on the theme “Peaceful Reunification of the Korean Peninsula.”
International Day of Peace Observed in Slovakia
September 21, 2020
Bratislava, Slovakia—A famous international security expert spoke about China’s relations with the world.
World Leaders Inspire Hope at ILC Opening Plenary
September 11, 2020
Africa/Europe/Middle East—ILC 2020 opened with the promise of “New Horizons for Relations between Africa and Europe.”
Balkans Peace Initiative Features Former Heads of State
July 30, 2020
London, United Kingdom—The former presidents of Albania, Montenegro, Serbia, and Kosovo addressed a UPF webinar.
UPF Academicians Association Inaugurated in Oceania
July 18, 2020
Melbourne, Australia—More than 380 people participated in a “Peace Talks” webinar inaugurating the International Association of Academicians for Peace (IAAP) in Oceania.
UPF-Middle East Holds "Peace Talk" Forum
July 16, 2020
Istanbul, Turkey—Ambassadors for Peace and other peacemakers took part in a Peace Values Forum organized by UPF of the Middle East.
UPF-Asia Pacific Convenes ISCP ‘Virtual Summit’
July 9, 2020
Manila, Philippines—The “Virtual Summit” featured keynotes from eight current and former heads of state and five first ladies, and has been watched by more than 938,000 viewers in 106 nations.
'Peace Talks' Webinar Discusses South Asia's Future
May 30, 2020
Kathmandu, Nepal—UPF-South Asia and the South Asia Peace Initiative (SAPI) held a "Peace Talks" webinar on the future of the region in a post-coronavirus world.
Central Asians Discuss Regional Cooperation
February 5, 2020
Seoul, Korea—The Central Asian Forum that took place during World Summit 2020 had as its theme “Cooperation and Peace: Eurasian Perspective and Interdependence.”
IAPP Assembly: Parliamentarians’ Assembly Addresses National and Regional Critical Issues
February 5, 2020
Seoul, Korea—The Global Assembly of IAPP highlighted the central role played by parliamentarians throughout the world.
Balkans Peace Initiative Consultation: Toward Lasting Peace in the Balkans
February 5, 2020
Seoul, Korea—Balkans experts gathered at a special session of World Summit 2020 to discuss the region’s progress to a peaceful future.
ISCP Assembly: World Leaders Share Their Vision for a Peaceful Future
February 5, 2020
Seoul, Korea—Current and former heads of state and government attended the Global Assembly of the International Summit Council for Peace.
Africa Continental Summit Convened in Niger
November 30, 2019
Niamey, Niger—The national and international delegates included current and former heads of state and government from 70 nations across Africa and around the world.