Ambassadors for Peace
- Ambassadors for Peace
- Written by: Tomiko Duggan, Director of Public Affairs, UPF-Washington, DC
Washington, DC, USA - The Universal Peace Federation (UPF) International, partnering with UPF-USA, and the Embassy of Liberia, presented a moving program on September 23 entitled, “Building a Culture of Peace in the 21st Century.” Sir James Mancham, founding president of the Republic of Seychelles, was the keynote speaker.
- Ambassadors for Peace
- Written by: UPF - Canada
Toronto, Canada - What matters is our boundless journey towards peace by dedicating ourselves with love, respect and continual efforts. Reading book, As a Peace Loving Global Citizen, one develops courage to become an Ambassador for Peace and be part of a global process blessed by Almighty God."
- Ambassadors for Peace
- Written by: Rebecca Cataldi
Washington, DC, USA - Peacebuilding has always been central to my life, but 9/11 played a particular role in stimulating me to become more active in working to make the world a more peaceful place. Since then, I have been active in peace initiatives in such diverse places as Pakistan, Israel, Palestine, Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, Indonesia, Japan, and the United States.
- Ambassadors for Peace
- Written by: Trevor Jones, Executive Director, UPF-Peru
The appointment of a new president and board of directors for UPF-Peru proved to be a stimulating event that attracted over 50 Ambassadors for Peace to gather in the Peace Embassy in Miraflores, Lima, Peru early in August 2009.
- Ambassadors for Peace
- Written by: UPF - India
Gangtok, Sikkim, India - The Universal Peace Federation of India honored Dr. Pawan Chamling, Hon. Chief Minister of Sikkim, with the Leadership and Good Governance Award on July 6. The ceremony took place in the Chintan Bhawan Government Hall in Gangtok, the picturesque capital of Sikkim.
- Ambassadors for Peace
- Written by: Qamrul A. Khanson, UPF-Canada
Clearstone, Canada - It is customary for UPF Central District (Toronto) to arrange a family picnic for its members and guests at Clearstone Lodge; Roseneath R2, Ontario, at least once in a year. This time it was different because I have been waiting to attend the occasion with full UPF spirit and fervor. This auspicious occasion was arranged by the joint efforts of Dr. Chae Hee Lee, Chairman of UPF-Canada, and Dr. Hoossen Auckbaraullee, Chairman of the Central District. Of course those who attended made it splendid by their presence.
- Ambassadors for Peace
- Written by: UPF - Japan
Tokyo, Japan – On June 16, 2009, the UPF-Japan Board met in a hall in Tokyo. First, Rev. Eiji Tokuno, Co-chair of UPF-Japan, gave an address and presented the various international achievements of UPF. “Although we are facing national as well as international turmoil, let us promote our activities based on a clear vision,” said Rev. Tokuno.
- Ambassadors for Peace
- Written by: Robert Kittel, Director of Peace Education, UPF-Asia
Kathmandu, Nepal - On May 20, three Nepali climbers reached the summit of Mt. Everest and unfurled a banner that read “Mt. Everest Expedition for a New Constitution and World Peace – 2009.”
- Ambassadors for Peace
- Written by: UPF - Japan
Kobe, Japan - A memorial ceremony on the anniversary of Toyohiko Kagawa’s death was hosted by the Council for Ambassadors for Peace in Hyogo on April 23 in a venue in Kobe city.
- Ambassadors for Peace
- Written by: Awoko Newspaper
Universal Peace Federation has awarded 30 people in Kenema city with certificates as Ambassadors for Peace in the Kenema district east of the country during its two days International Leadership Conference.
- Ambassadors for Peace
- Written by: UPF - Congo
Brazzaville, Congo - In January 2009, the chairman of UPF-Congo arranged for leading Ambassadors for Peace as a group to be among those offering traditional New Year's greetings to the president, H.E. Denis Sassou Nguesso, and his wife, Antoinette Sassou Nguesso.
- Ambassadors for Peace
- Written by: UPF - Japan
Tokyo, Japan - On December 26, 2008, the UPF-Japan Board met in a hotel in Tokyo. Around 30 board members were present, including the chair, co-chair, executive members, and the chairs of the Ambassadors for Peace Professional Forums. The meeting was convened to sum up the activities of 2008 and consider the action plans for 2009.