Conferences
UPF conferences convene professionals and stakeholders from a wide range of sectors—government, religion, academia, civil society, the media, the arts, etc.—encouraging interdisciplinary and multi-sectoral dialogue aimed at the search for solutions to the world's critical problems. UPF conferences underscore the importance of spiritual values, ethical principles, teamwork, responsible leadership and good governance.
- Written by: UPF-Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific—The second ILC session discussed various connectivity and peace projects, such as the Japan-Korea Undersea Tunnel and Bering Strait projects.
- Written by: UPF-Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific—The opening session of the ILC explored opportunities for peace through economic development on the Korean Peninsula and in Northeast Asia.
- Written by: UPF-Latin America and the Caribbean
Latin America and the Caribbean—On August 16 and 17, 2021, the Universal Peace Federation (UPF-Latin America and the Caribbean) held the International Leadership Conference.
- Written by: UPF-Japan
Taipei, Taiwan—The fourth ILC session, organized by UPF-Taiwan and the IAPP, focused on peace on the Korean Peninsula from the perspective of National Liberation Day of Korea.
- Written by: UPF-Japan
Tokyo, Japan—The first session of UPF-Japan’s Aug.-Sept. ILC2021, hosted by IMAP, discussed the 2022 Korean presidential election.
- Written by: UPF-Japan
Tokyo, Japan—UPF-Japan’s July ILC 2021 concluded with an online youth session.
- Written by: UPF-Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific—The fifth session of the July 28-29 ILC2021 for UPF’s Asia Pacific region considered how humanitarian and private sector initiatives can contribute to Korean reunification.
- Written by: UPF-Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific—The sixth session of the July 28-29 ILC2021 for UPF’s Asia Pacific region discussed how culture, arts and sports initiatives as well as the Peace Road project can contribute to Korean reunification.
- Written by: UPF-Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific—The seventh session of the July 28-29 ILC2021 considered how youth and student initiatives can contribute to Korean reunification.
- Written by: Krisztián Kecskés, co-president, IAYSP-Hungary
Europe and the Middle East—The final ILC session focused on the "Peace Road's" potential to tear down barriers between countries.
- Written by: Mélanie Komagata, UPF-EUME
Europe and the Middle East—Track II diplomacy as a path to Korean reunification was the focus of eight sessions of an International Leadership Conference.
- Written by: UPF-Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific—Speakers shared their reflections on the July 28-29 ILC2021 for UPF’s Asia Pacific region in the closing session of the conference.