FOLLOW US
Peace Education
UPF Chair Speaks at ACUNS Annual Meeting
Written by Genie Kagawa, director, UPF Executive Office
Thursday, June 15, 2017
Seoul, Korea—The international chair of UPF was invited to be a panelist at an annual meeting of the Academic Council on the United Nations System (ACUNS).
Dr. Thomas Walsh, the chair of Universal Peace Federation, was a panelist of the session titled “Peace: Actors, Issues and Strategies.” He spoke on “The UN Mission and the Growing and Evolving Relevance of Religion and Interreligious Dialogue in Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding.”
The 2017 annual meeting, held from June 12 to 15 at Sookmyung Women’s University in Seoul, focused on the theme “Revitalizing the United Nations for Human Rights, Peace and Development.”
The other speakers on the panel were Otto Spijkers, university lecturer of public international law of Utrecht University, Netherlands; Gabriel Amvane and Jean Chaumien, both of Horizon Amitié, France; Dr. Adewale Bakare of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria; and Dr. Soyoung Kwon and Dr. Roland Wilson, both professors at George Mason University, Korea.
Many Korean academics and experts participated in various panels, putting priority on the role of the UN in issues relating to the Korean Peninsula, East Asia, and the world.
Guest speakers were Hon. Hyun In-Taek, former South Korean minister of unification, and Dr. Han Sung-Joo, chair of the International Policy Studies Institute of Korea (IPSIKOR).
The Academic Council on the United Nations System (ACUNS) exists to stimulate, support and disseminate research and analysis on the United Nations, multilateralism and international organization. The 2017 annual meeting touched upon the complex challenges facing the new secretary-general. The meeting gave participants the chance to reflect on the UN system and its commitment to those who are most affected by conflict, poverty and lack of human rights.
If you find this page helpful and informative please consider making donation. Your donation will help Universal Peace Federation (UPF) provide new and improved reports, analysis and publications to you and everyone around the world.
UPF is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization and all donations are tax deductible in the United States. Receipts are automatically provided for donations of or above $250.00.
|
Donate to the Universal Peace Federation: Your donation to support the general programs of UPF. |
Donate to the Religious Youth Service (RYS): Your donation will be used for service projects around the world. |
Donate to UPF's Africa Projects: Your donation will be used for projects in Africa. |
Related Articles
United States
UPF International and the UN Mission of Oman Co-Sponsor UN Global Day of Parents Webinar
United Nations, New York—With the co-sponsorship of the Permanent Mission of the Sultanate of Oman to the UN, UPF organized the UN Global Day of Parents webinar, “Mother and Fathers: Essential for Societal Stability and Flourishing.”
Sri Lanka
UPF Conference at Sri Lankan Parliament Calls for Regional Cooperation
Colombo, Sri Lanka–The Parliament of Sri Lanka, in collaboration with ISCP and IAPP, co-organized a Parliamentarians Leadership Conference.
Switzerland
UPF-Switzerland Discusses Neutrality as Potential Path to Peace on the Korean Peninsula
Geneva, Switzerland—Experts set out proposals for Korean reunification during a discussion co-sponsored by UPF.