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: Yvo Bruffaerts, UPF coordinator for Western Europe
Europe and the Middle East—The August 2021 ILC started by examining the benefits of building a tunnel between Japan and Korea.
- Written by: Yvo Bruffaerts, UPF coordinator for Western Europe
Europe and the Middle East—The second ILC session examined the feasibility of a tunnel connecting Russia and Alaska.
- 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-North America
North America—ILC2021 (July 13 & 27-29, 2021), webcast worldwide, was the second of three to be held this summer. This ILC was focused on Track II Diplomacy, humanitarian aid, NGOs and people-to-people engagement, including Faith-Based Organizations.
- 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: 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.
- Written by: Simran Rai, UPF-UK and YSP-UK
Europe and the Middle East—The seventh ILC session focused on young people’s potential as peace-makers.