WORLDWIDE CHAPTERS

World Summit 2019: Sunhak Peace Prize Award Ceremony

February 09, 2019

Seoul, Korea—On February 9, the recipients of the third Sunhak Peace Prize were honored at a ceremony attended by over 1,000 guests and leaders from around the globe, including current and former heads of state.

World Summit 2019 Discusses Korean Reunification

February 09, 2019

Seoul, Korea—The World Summit 2019 continued with an international conference on peace in the Korean Peninsula sponsored by Segye Ilbo and The Washington Times Foundation and closed with an event celebrating the founders of UPF.

World Summit 2019: Participant Reflections

February 09, 2019

Seoul, Korea—Reflections from distinguished participants of World Summit 2019.

World Summit 2019 and the Inauguration of the International Summit Council for Peace (ISCP)

February 07, 2019

Seoul, Korea—Current and former heads of state and government, and leaders from around the world, assembled in Seoul, Korea and shared their wisdom and experiences with a view to addressing peace, security and human development.

IAPD Delegation from Greater China Region Visits Korea

October 04, 2018

Gapyeong, Korea—The Interreligious Association for Peace and Development (IAPD) organized a visit of 32 religious leaders from the greater China region to Korea in September.

Parliamentarians, Faith Leaders Address Challenges of Our Time

August 29, 2018

Seoul, Korea—The 32nd International Leadership Conference organized by UPF brought together more than 300 leaders from over 80 nations.

32nd International Leadership Conference Schedule

August 26, 2018

Seoul, Korea— Over 300 participants from nearly 80 different countries convened for the 32^nd International Leadership Conference, which was held from August 26 to 30, 2018, at the Lotte Hotel.

World Leaders Affirm the Mission and Work of UPF

February 21, 2018

Seoul, Korea—The 2018 UPF International Leadership Conference closed with participants expressing a high degree of satisfaction with the presentations and discussions.

Spirit of Optimism Evident at International Leadership Conference

February 19, 2018

Seoul, Korea—More than 550 experts and officials from over 90 countries met at the 2018 UPF International Leadership Conference (ILC).

International Leadership Conference 2018 Schedule

February 18, 2018

Seoul, Korea—More than 550 experts and officials from over 90 countries met at the 2018 UPF International Leadership Conference (ILC). The ILC assembled from February 18 to 21, 2018, at the Lotte Hotel World to discuss “Building a World of Lasting Peace: Interdependence, Mutual Prosperity and Universal Values.”

Religious Leaders at Conference Form New Association

November 13, 2017

Seoul, Korea—The 2017 Interreligious Leadership Conference closed with the formation of a new international association of religious leaders dedicated to bringing world peace.

2017 Interreligious Leadership Conference—Executive Summary

November 13, 2017

Seoul, Korea—About 400 religious leaders and representatives of faith-based organizations concluded the 2017 Interreligious Leadership Conference.

Interreligious Conference Stresses Religion’s Peacebuilding Role

November 12, 2017

Seoul, Korea—The third day of the Interreligious Leadership Conference 2017 focused on “The Responsibility of Religion and Faith-Based Organizations in Building Peaceful and Prosperous Societies.”

Interreligious Conference Joins in Global Peace Rally

November 11, 2017

Seoul, Korea—On the second day of the Interreligious Leadership Conference, November 11, 2017, all the delegates were invited to join a rally calling for the peaceful reunification of the Korean Peninsula.

Interreligious Leadership Conference 2017 Schedule

November 10, 2017

Seoul, Korea—The Interreligious Leaders Conference (IRLC) assembled from November 11 to 14, 2017, at the Lotte Hotel World to discuss “The Responsibility of Religious Leaders and Faith-Based Organizations in Addressing the Critical Challenges of Our Time.”

Historic Interreligious Gathering in Seoul, Korea

November 10, 2017

Seoul, Korea—Approximately 400 leaders from 60 nations attended the opening banquet of the Interreligious Leadership Conference 2017.

UPF Chair Speaks at ACUNS Annual Meeting

June 15, 2017

Seoul, Korea—The international chair of UPF was invited to be a panelist at an annual meeting of the Academic Council on the United Nations System (ACUNS).

World Summit 2017 on Peace, Security and Human Development: Executive Summary

February 05, 2017

Seoul, Korea—World Summit 2017, organized by the Universal Peace Federation from February 1 to 5, 2017, provided a comprehensive assessment of peace, security and human development around the world.