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Baby Shine
April 2009 Vol 4, Issue 8
International Young Leaders Summit in Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya - The International Young Leaders Summit of the Universal Peace Federation and the Youth Federation for World Peace was held in Nairobi, Kenya with the theme: "The Role of Young Leaders in Achieving the UN Millennium Development Goals and Peace Building in Africa." Kenya Jaycees President Vincent Rapando reported that this was the first event of its kind in Kenya, drawing young leaders across the continent and the Middle East to ignite a youth peacebuilding movement inspired by the vision of the Global Peace Festival and its theme of One Family under God.
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Former Secretary-General Says UN Must Change
Paris, France - "The League of Nations was created after World War I, and the United Nations was created after World War II. After the Cold War, we should have drastically reformed the existing structure, or better, we should have created something new."
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New Vision Proposed to G-20 Nations
London, UK - As representatives from the 20 largest national economies of the world meet in London on April 2, the Universal Peace Federation offers a session on a "New Vision Amid the Economic Crisis" at a House of Commons Committee Room.
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30 Years on, Cambodians Long for Peace
Phnom Penh, Cambodia - This year marked the 30th anniversary of the overthrow of the Pol Pot dictatorship that brutally slaughtered as many as two million Cambodians - one third of the population. In March, the trial began in Phnom Penh, the capital, for "Duch," the former prison chief of the notorious Toul Sleng prison.
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National Chapter News
UPF is active in more than 130 nations. Check our recently-expanded list of national chapter pages for local news, features, and contact information:     
UPF Chapters

First Malaysian Astronaut Discovers GPF
GPF, Odinga and Kenya's Rise
Mongolian Kids Paint Their Future
FREE- UPF Today ( PDF)
Free PDF of UPF Today. The newest issue of UPF Today has been released. Get your copy of the April 2009 edition today!

Highlights:
- World Summit on Peace
- Midanao Peace Initative
- The UPF in Moscow
- UPF Principles and the Drafting of the Nepal Constitution
- The GPF in Haifa
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UPF.ORG Statistics: Visitors from 170 Countries


In March, UPF.ORG had visitors from 170 countries.  The top ten is topped by the United States. Come visit our site and put your own county in the top ten!

1. United States
2. Japan
3. United Kingdom
4. Canada
5. Philippines
6. Switzerland
7. Germany
8. South Korea
9. Romania
10. Austria
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March 2009          
Vol 4, Issue 7


In Germany, Global Tour Gives New Emphasis to Peace

Berlin, Germany
- A series of projects and events with the theme Perspectives for Peace for the 21st Century was organized by UPF-Germany in Berlin. This took place as part of the Global Peace Tour 2009.


Peace Tour in Ukraine Supports Interreligious Council at the UN

Kiev, Ukraine
- A conference on "One Family under God: A New Vision of Peace in the 21st Century" was held in Kiev, Ukraine, at the Premier Palace Hotel on March 19. Among the 350 participants were renowned public figures, writers, scientists, artists, and representatives of many Ukrainian and international NGOs.
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Peace Tour in the Netherlands Builds Unity of Heart
Den Haag, the Netherlands - On March 15, Universal Peace Federation in the Netherlands held a conference and Peace Gathering with the theme "One Family under God: A New Vision for Peace in the 21st Century" in Den Haag. It was the culmination of a week's activity under the banner Global Peace Tour 2009.
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Global Peace Tour in Albania

Tirana, Albania
- The Global Peace Tour in Albania on March 11-13, brought a message of peace to leaders of Albania and other Balkan nations, building on the dedicated peace efforts by Ambassadors for Peace in the region.
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Malaysian Children Raise Funds for Children in Gaza

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Children in Malaysia are taking the lead in showing how they can make a difference in the life of underprivileged children. Through the "Power of 10 Sen" campaign, the collective action of contributing a small coin is becoming a nationwide movement of peace that is set to help children around the world.
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Peace Tour in Kazakhstan Promotes Internationalism

Almaty, Kazakhstan
- The Kazakhstan meeting of the Global Peace Tour 2009 took place on March 11. Professors, Ambassadors for Peace, NGO activists, and UPF volunteers gathered at the Kazakhstan Peace Embassy for a round-table discussion on "Peace and Human Development in the Nation."
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Peace Tour in Latvia Focuses on Education
Riga, Latvia - On March 17, 2009, UPF-Latvia organized a "Global Peace Tour 2009" rally in Riga under the theme: "A New Paradigm of Education: Raising Responsible Citizens." This was the second public event of UPF-Latvia since it was officially registered in May 2008, after the Global Peace Festival held last November.
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Young Leaders in Moldova Gather for Peace Summit

Chisinau, Moldova
- On March 21, young leaders from all sectors of Moldovan society assembled in Chisinau for a Summit on Peace and Development. Part of UPF's Global Peace Tour 2009, the event offered an opportunity to explore a new vision for peace in the 21st century and discuss its applications here.
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National Chapter News
UPF is active in more than 130 nations. Check our recently-expanded list of national chapter pages for local news, features, and contact information:     
UPF Chapter

FREE- UPF Today ( PDF)
New York - Free PDF of UPF Today 
in Chinese, English, French, Japanese, Korean,  Russian and Spanish on UPF Website. 

 

Wars are fought between States, but States are made up of individuals, individuals who most probably, deep down, did not want anything more than peace, for their families, for their children and for themselves. How come then that individuals, people like you and me, have not been able to prevent wars, neither in the past nor those which are being fought today -  although in different ways and by different means?

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March 2009 Vol 4, Issue 6
International Young Leaders Summit Draws Impressive Attendance
Nairobi, Kenya - Hundreds of young leaders and professionals from all over Africa and the world converged on the United Nations Office in Nairobi, Kenya today, March 20, to launch a movement of Young Ambassadors for Peace and to gain the knowledge and tools to successfully build peace and achieve the UN Millennium Development Goals.
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Americas Initiative
Tarrytown, New York - UPF is pleased to announce the launch of the Americas Initiative Web Page on the UPF website. The page will cover news of the Americas in English, Español and Português.
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Global Peace Tour in Albania
Tirana, Albania - The Global Peace Tour in Albania on March 11-13, brought a message of peace to leaders of Albania and other Balkan nations, building on the dedicated peace efforts by Ambassadors for Peace in the region.
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Invitation to the Discover True Friendship Tour in Jordan
Rasoun, Jordan - This year's Discover True Friendship Tour features a project in the village of Rasoun, Jordan, July 8-22. Join us as we renovate the local boys' and girls' primary schools and improve the quality of life of the community's children..
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National Chapter News
UPF is active in more than 130 nations. Check our recently-expanded list of national chapter pages for local news, features, and contact information:     
UPF Chapter

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FREE- UPF Today ( PDF)
New York - Free PDF of UPF Today 
in Chinese, English, French, Japanese, Korean,  Russian and Spanish on UPF Website. 

Humanity has always sought to gather around great projects to decrease social tensions or transcend political, ethnic, or religious boundaries. This has been particularly true since second half of the twentieth century.

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March 2009

Vol 4, Issue 5

MDGs and the Role of Women

New York, USA - The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) are "a blueprint for international cooperation" and "a worldwide mandate for change," according to H.E. Hamid Al Bayati, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Iraq to the United Nations and member of the UN Commission on the Status of Women. However, there is a distressing lack of progress towards such goals as reducing women's illiteracy, HIV infection, and death in childbirth.
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MDG's and the Role of Women Video

National Chapter News

UPF is active in more than 130 nations. Check our recently-expanded list of national chapter pages for local news, features, and contact information:     
UPF Chapter

Link to World Summit Survey Results

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Saudi Scholar Addresses Canadian UPF Chapter

Toronto, Canada - The Toronto chapter of UPF-Canada welcomed Saudi religious scholar, businessman, and writer Sheikh Ali Bin Sa'ad Ashshahrani to their office at Mavety, Toronto. Upon his arrival, Sheikh Ali was received by UPF Central District Chairman Dr. Hoossen Auckbaraullee and other high-ranking UPF officials. Sheikh Ali was accompanied by his Canadian host Sheikh Shazaad Rasul Mohammed, President and Founder of The Canadian Dawah Association, who is also an Ambassador for Peace with UPF, based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Sheikh Shazaad has a degree in the Arabic language as well as a Bachelors of Law degree in Islamic Shariah.
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"One Family under God" Holds Promise for Peace in Mindanao

Quezon City, Philippines -

Thousands of peacemakers, both young and old from all walks of life, gathered in unity during the Universal Peace Federation (UPF) Global Peace Tour 2009 while launching the historic Mindanao Peace Initiative at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City in the Philippines, on March 2, 2009.

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FREE- UPF Today ( PDF)

New York - Free PDF of UPF Today 
in Chinese, English, French, Japanese, Korean,  Russian and Spanish on UPF Website. 

In 2000, 189 leaders from the world’s developed and developing countries launched an initiative to improve the lives of the world’s poorest people by eradicating poverty and its accompanying factors: hunger, disease, the lack of medical care, education, and the empowerment of women.

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I convey special greetings to you from the Niger Delta Women’s Movement for Peace and Development, and I thank you for giving me the honor of making a presentation about our work. I wish to express my gratitude to the organizers of this session, which is a medium of networking for women involved in peace-building across the world.

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March 2009

Vol 4, Issue 4

 
 

Global Peace Tour 2009 Begins in Japan

Tokyo, Japan - On February 28, the UPF Global Peace Tour began in Japan with an International Leadership Conference, service projects, and a main program. Former US Congressman Rev. Walter Fauntroy spoke of the rise of the Obama era and hopes for bringing together people of different religions, nationalities, and cultures.
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World Summit Video

 

National Chapter News

UPF is active in more than 130 nations. Check our recently-expanded list of national chapter pages for local news, features, and contact information:     
UPF Chapter

 

Link to World Summit Survey Results

Link to the Survey

 

Tour Launches Mindanao Peace Initiative

Manila, Philippines - Building on the foundation of the successful Global Peace Festivals in Manila and the southern Philippine island of Mindanao last year, the Universal Peace Federation this week launched the Mindanao Peace Initiative in sessions at the Philippine House of Representatives and in cities across Mindanao.
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Tour in Moscow Presents a New Philosophy of Peace

Moscow, Russia - New insights about peace and reports about the work of the Universal Peace Federation inspired Ambassadors for Peace and distinguished guests at a March 1 peace rally in Moscow.
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Peace Summit Group Focuses on Rights

New York, USA - The path to peace will be impossible to navigate without a more caring brand of capitalism, democracy, expanded human rights and the rule of law, said speakers at a "World Summit for Peace" on January 30.
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Keynote Address "One Family Under God"

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We must seriously remind ourselves that in God we shall stand to survive, but in the insane acts of violence we shall perish. Let us pick ourselves up in the spirit of purpose-centeredness, deep commitment and build a nation second to none. May God help the GNU and bless us all as Zimbabweans, to reach greater heights and all aim to work for genuine freedom, democracy and prosperity.

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February 2009

Vol 4, Issue 3

 
 

'Power of 10 Sen' Raises Funds for Gaza Children

The President of UPF-Malaysia, Tan Sri Zaleha Ismail, has been seeking ways to connect the young people of her country with the world. Giving donations to help needy children in Gaza is a tangible way for people living in a distant country to offer aid in the spirit of one family under God. The fund-raising drive is being carried out in partnership with the Red Crescent Society of Malaysia, with the endorsement of the Ministry of Unity and the Ministry of Education.
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Call for Young Leaders to Help Build Peace in Africa

Nairobi, Kenya - Young leaders from government, academia, and the volunteer sector are invited to a ground-breaking International Young Leaders conference in Nairobi, Kenya, March 19 to 21. The conference theme is "The Role of Young Leaders in Achieving UN Millennium Development Goals and Peacebuilding in Africa."
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Presentations at the World Summit 2009 in  New York


Kwak: Building a World of Universal Peace

Chowdhury: Promoting Peace as a Human Right


Syamsuddin: Need for More Inclusive Approaches to Peace

De Venecia: The Need for an Interfaith Council in the United Nations System

Baird: Waging Holy Peace

 

Interfaith Dialogue in Macau

Macau - Many different views were shared, but somehow it was understood that God should remain at the center of these discussions. World peace will only be possible if God can be seen as our common center. Here was a moment for God's liberation, a moment handed to Rev. Moon - a moment of hope, happiness and expectation, in this tiny archipelago of mainland China.
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International Women's Day To Be Celebrated in Washington, DC

Washington, DC, USA - Each year, the International Women's Day observance in Washington, DC encourages women to become peacemakers in their homes, societies, and the world. This year's program will take place on March 12 at the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill.
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FREE- UPF Today ( PDF)

New York - Free PDF of UPF Today 
in Chinese, English, French, Japanese, Korean,  Russian and Spanish on UPF Website. 

 
 

UPF.org Section Links

Global UPF News
UPF Today
Media Library
Middle East Peace Initiative
South Asia Peace Initiative
Bering Strait Project
South Caucasus Peace Initiative
Northeast Asia Peace Initiative
United Nations Initiative
United Nations: International Day of Peace
United Nations: Human Rights

Ambassadors for Peace
Peace Education
Character Education
Global Peace Festival
Service
Art and Culture
Computer Software (Joomla) Tutorials
Books and Publications
Character Education Books
UPTV
New World Encyclopedia


Human rights and fundamental freedoms are the birthright of all human being, and their protection and promotion is the first and essential responsibility of every government and authority.

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