Ambassadors for Peace
- Ambassadors for Peace
- Written by: UPF - Netherlands
Amsterdam, Netherlands - Dutch Ambassador for Peace Rob Schrama is inviting people from around the world to join in a June 20 walk/run from Jericho to Jerusalem as a challenging journey of reconciliation and forgiveness. The event is modeled on the traditional marathon but involves a vertical climb of 1,600 meters.
- Ambassadors for Peace
- Written by: Dr. Habib Chirzin, President, Islamic Forum on Peace, Human Security and Development, Indonesia
Jakarta, Indonesia - For two days, I was fortunate to be able to accompany Professor Hans Küng of the Foundation for a Global Ethic at interreligious gatherings during his time in our country.
- Ambassadors for Peace
- Written by: Rudolf Faerber, Secretary General, UPF-Zambia
Mutare, Zimbabwe - Bishops and missionaries of various churches from east and southern Africa as well as Zimbabwe paid tribute to Bishop Abel Muzorewa at his funeral in Mutare on April 17. The service ended with a recording of Bishop Muzorewa singing, "Till we meet again."
- Ambassadors for Peace
- Written by: Hod Ben Zvi, Secretary General, UPF-Israel
Jerusalem, Israel - The Israeli Peace Council met twice a month throughout 2009. It not only functions as a think tank but builds personal connections through its diverse membership.
- Ambassadors for Peace
- Written by: Sir James Mancham, Founding President, Seychelles
Victoria, Seychelles - Preparations are underway to launch a new monthly magazine to be published in Mauritius/Seychelles beginning in August under the title of The Voice of the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea. This magazine will echo my sentiments that no country is small if it is surrounded or bordered by the sea.
- Ambassadors for Peace
- Written by: UPF International
Paragon House published the autobiography of Sir James Mancham, Seychelles Global Citizen. Based on the book, Sir James was selected by the International Council of Jurists to receive their 2010 award for his contribution to global peace.
- Ambassadors for Peace
- Written by: UPF - Italy
Rome, Italy - Through its medical and sports branches, the Universal Peace Federation organized a "Wine for Peace” award ceremony at a restored Medieval mansion.
- Ambassadors for Peace
- Written by: Dr. Habib Chirzin, President, Islamic Forum on Peace, Human Security and Development, Indonesia
Jakarta, Indonesia - We had the honor of a visit by Prof. Rajmohan Gandhi, grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, and his wife, Usha Gandhi, to Indonesia, March 9-12, 2010.
- Ambassadors for Peace
- Written by: Sir James Mancham, KBE, Founding President, Seychelles
Over recent months I have often been asked to save “paradise” from its troubled waters, hence my repeated calls for us to focus our attention in a mood of reconstruction and reconciliation.
- Ambassadors for Peace
- Written by: Maria Luisa Vargas, UFP - USA
New York, USA - The first Ambassadors for Peace seminar of the year highlighted the potential of Christian, Jewish, Native American, and Mayan traditions to build bridges of understanding and cooperation in the Americas.
- Ambassadors for Peace
- Written by: UPF - Zimbabwe
Harare, Zimbabwe - New Ambassadors for Peace were appointed at the conclusion of an educational program at UPF's Peace Embassy in Harare.