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UPF-South America Hosts ILC 2022 Conference
April 11, 2022
UPF-South America—On April 10 and 11, 2022, the Universal Peace Federation (UPF-South America) held an “International Leadership Conference.”
UPF-France Holds Assembly for Ambassadors for Peace
April 9, 2022
Paris, France—Ambassadors for Peace were invited to a meeting to hear about activities in the first quarter of 2022.
EUME ILC2022 Webinar Discusses New Korean President
April 6, 2022
Europe and the Middle East—Korea experts discussed the next five years under Suk-yeol Yoon’s presidency.
EUME ILC2022 Program Focuses on UN Reforms
April 6, 2022
Europe and the Middle East—An interreligious council was one of the proposals discussed during ILC2022 Session II.
UPF-EUME Co-Sponsors Balkan Leadership Conference
April 2, 2022
Tirana, Albania—Former Balkan presidents attended the first joint conference between UPF EUME and the Podgorica Club.
UPF-Central America and Caribbean Program on “The Impact of Religion in World Affairs: Peace and Freedom in Ukraine”
March 23, 2022
UPF Central America and the Caribbean—UPF-Central America and the Caribbean held an IAPD webinar: “The Impact of Religion in World Affairs: Peace and Freedom in Ukraine.”
UPF-San Marino Publishes "Voci di Pace"
March 10, 2022
San Marino, San Marino—The newest issue of the Italian-language magazine Voci di Pace (“Voices of Peace”) focuses on World Summit 2022.
WFWP and UPF-Argentina: International Women’s Day Celebration
March 10, 2022
Argentina—Six women were honored for their good practices and values at an online meeting in celebration of International Women’s Day.
UPF-Argentina Issues a Statement of Peace
March 9, 2022
Argentina—UPF-Argentina issued a “Statement of Peace” with its six leadership areas (IAPP, IAPD, IMAP, IAAP, IAACP, IAED) gathered by the Peace Council.
4th Think Tank 2022 Forum Features Former U.S. Secretary of Defense
February 26, 2022
UPF International—Hon. Mark Esper stated, “We must stand together, we must stand up for one another, and we must assist those who are not yet strong enough to resist the autocratic actions of others.”
UPF Statement on the Ukraine Crisis: A Call for Peace
February 25, 2022
UPF International—A statement by Dr. Thomas G. Walsh, Chairman of UPF International on the conflict in Ukraine.
UPF and Al Liqa Center Co-Sponsor Webinar on Freedom of Thought and Belief
February 25, 2022
The Middle East—Academics and experts from diverse fields discussed freedom of thought and belief.
World Summit 2022: Executive Summary and Plenary Reports
February 14, 2022
Seoul, South Korea—World Summit 2022 (Summit for Peace on the Korean Peninsula) was held February 10-14, 2022, with global leaders calling for an end to the Cold War’s last remaining vestige—the divided Korean peninsula.
World Summit 2022: Summit for Peace Assembly & One Million Rally
February 13, 2022
Seorak, South Korea—Thirty-two current and former heads of state and government, first ladies and senior government officials addressed the Summit for Peace Assembly & One Million Rally.
World Summit 2022: Seoul Resolution
February 13, 2022
Seoul, South Korea—The Seoul Resolution of the World Summit 2022.
Session VIII: The Korean Peninsula: African Voices for Peace
February 12, 2022
South Korea—Nine leaders from Africa discussed peace on the Korean Peninsula at the Think Tank 2022 Forum Session VIII.
Session VII: The Korean Peninsula in the Context of the Asia Pacific Region
February 12, 2022
Seoul, South Korea—Lord Fatefehi Fakafanua, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Tonga, said in his remarks, “Peace is not just the destination but also the journey.”
Session VI: Diplomacy, Security and Religious Freedom
February 12, 2022
Seoul, South Korea—The intersection of diplomacy, security and religious freedom in seeking the peaceful reunification of the Korean Peninsula was the focus of Think Tank 2022 Forum Session VI.
Session V: Peace on the Korean Peninsula: Perspectives from Europe
February 11, 2022
Seoul, South Korea—H.E. Ilir Meta, President of Albania, stated that “if all leaders loved their people as their family, humankind will be at peace without conflicts and divisions.”
Session IV: Peace on the Korean Peninsula: Analysis and Recommendations
February 11, 2022
Seoul, South Korea—Journalists, parliamentarians, and ministers from various nations discussed the role of the media for peace on the Korean peninsula.