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- Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Young Politicians Seek to Mend Ties Between Israel and Turkey
Jerusalem, Israel - In the tense climate between Israel and Turkey after the May 31 attack on the Gaza-bound flotilla that left nine Turks dead, two young politicians are seeking to bypass political bickering and promote moderate voices in the two countries.
- Sunday, August 1, 2010
UPF Chair Makes a Pilgrimage to Nepal
Kathmandu, Nepal - On his first visit to Nepal the International Chairman of UPF, Rev. Hyung Jin Moon, was charmed by its people, culture, religions, and food. He and his wife Yeon Ah spent time with government leaders, Ambassadors for Peace, youth, and families, ending with a visit to the birthplace of Buddha in Lumbini.
- Sunday, August 8, 2010
Sharing Music and Gifts with the Elderly in Tajikistan
Tursunzoda, Tajikistan - Ambassadors for Peace of Tajikistan held their quarterly meeting at a home for elderly and handicapped people in the town of Tursunzoda on August 8. Along with caring hearts, they brought gifts of music, food, and humanitarian goods.
- Saturday, July 24, 2010
World Assembly Envisions the Dawn of New Era
New York, USA - It was a day of song, prophecy, and proclamation, as the Rev. Sun Myung Moon, surrounded by thousands of people from around the world, made bold predictions at a festive gathering in New York on July 24.
- Tuesday, August 17, 2010
St. Lucia Hosts a Religious Youth Service Project
Castries, St. Lucia - A Religious Youth Service project is taking place August 7 to 17 in the verdant Caribbean island nation of St. Lucia, noted for its green mountains, white sand beaches, and friendly residents. RYS volunteers are staying in fishing village in Anse-la-Raye just ten miles from the capital city of Castries.
- Thursday, August 5, 2010
Europeans Take Fact-Finding Trip to Japan
Tokyo, Japan - "Japan's Role in Securing Peace, Stability, and Human Rights in North-East Asia" was the theme of a European Leadership Conference and Fact-Finding Tour to Japan August 1-5.
- Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Women Help Relocated People in Northern Haiti
Cap-Hatian, Haiti - This year's Haiti Summer Service Project took place from June 21 to 30. Once again a team traveled from the US to Cap-Haitian and worked with Mayor Fritz Joseph holding medical clinics and teaching disaster prevention and response.
- Friday, July 23, 2010
Ambassadors for Peace Tour Guatemala
Guatemala City, Guatemala - During the seven-day Americas Tour to Guatemala, Ambassadors for Peace came together as strangers and representatives of former enemy countries but left as friends and partners in peace.
- Monday, July 5, 2010
UN Environment Programme Supports UPF's Lake Baikal Project
Moscow, Russia - The Moscow office of the UN Environment Programme sent a letter in support of UPF-Russia's annual Baikal Lake youth training program, which combines service projects with spiritual development.
- Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Diplomats in Tokyo Consider Peace Proposals
Tokyo, Japan - Participants in the July 6 Peace Diplomats Forum considered the relationship of trust-building to human security and how a proposed interreligious council at the United Nations might involve civil society and relate with other UN bodies.
- Sunday, July 4, 2010
Youth Play Football for Peace in Estonia
Parnu, Estonia - As global attention focused on the FIFA World Cup in July, youth from six nations converged on Estonia for the Parnu Summer Cup in the spirit of "Play Football Make Peace."
- Sunday, May 2, 2010
Seminar for Albanian Ambassadors for Peace
Tirana, Albania - On scenic Ohrid Lake, key Albanian Ambassadors for Peace and their spouses took part in a seminar that deepened their understanding of peace principles and strengthened their vision of building one family under God.