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: Radomir Stantchev, UPF-Switzerland; and Heiner Handschin, IAPD coordinator for Europe and the Middle East
Europe and the Middle East—A webinar asked if people of faith can help to unite the divided Korean Peninsula.
- Written by: UPF-Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific—The Opening Plenary of the ILC2021—Asia Pacific highlighted the programs and projects UPF is carrying out in support of the peaceful reunification of Korea.
- Written by: UPF-Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific—Former heads of states discussed the role of government and political leaders in contributing to peace in Northeast Asia at a session hosted by the ISCP.
- Written by: UPF-Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific—Current and former parliamentarians affirmed the importance of the peaceful reunification of Korea at a session hosted by the IAPP.
- Written by: UPF-Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific—Five speakers shared their perspectives on their roles to support the reconciliation of the two Koreas at a session hosted by the IAPD.
- Written by: UPF International
Africa—The Opening Plenary of the ILC2021 web conference represented a meeting of UPF-Africa’s International Summit Council for Peace (ISCP).
- Written by: UPF-Africa
Africa—The third session of Africa’s portion of the 2021 International Leadership Conference had the theme “The Role of Spiritual Leaders in Identifying and Promoting Universal Values for a Peaceful World.”
- Written by: UPF-USA
The Americas—New pathways rooted in interdependence, mutual prosperity, and universal values have been forged by global leaders.
- Written by: Ole Toresen, national representative, IAED-Norway
London, United Kingdom—A proposed Japan-Korea tunnel may join the ranks of the world’s most famous tunnels.
- Written by: UPF-International
New York, United States—On April 21, 2021, the Coalition of Faith-Based Organizations hosted a webinar on “The UNODC Crime Congress—The Kyoto Declaration: Next Steps for Civil Society and Faith-Based Organizations.”
- Written by: UPF International
New York, NY—UPF’s second virtual International Leadership Conference concluded with participant reflections, a call to action, and the signing of the resolution proposing the inauguration of Think Tank 2022 for the Firm Establishment of a Unified Korea.
- Written by: Steinar Murud, secretary general, UPF-Norway
Oslo, Norway—UPF chapters in five nations organized the online event together.