Speeches
- Written by: Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon, Co-Founder, UPF International
“Throughout human history people have sought to realize a world of peace. How and when will peace come to humankind?"
- Written by: Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State (2018-2021), USA
“Today, it seems ever more apparent that the balance of peace throughout the world is shifting."
- Written by: H.E. Brigi Rafini, prime minister, Niger (2011-2021); executive secretary, CEN-SAD
“The CEN-SAD Regional Youth Program is based on the triple pillars of citizenship education, green entrepreneurship and sustainable land management.”
- Written by: Hon. Ajith Nishantha Rajapakse, deputy speaker, Parliament of Sri Lanka
“[Sri Lanka] consciously and continually defines [itself] as a multi-cultural country that not only tolerates but also welcomes various minority cultures.”
- Written by: H.E. Maithripala Sirisena, president, Sri Lanka (2015-2019)
“It is my belief that creating sustainable economic development is the easiest way to establish lasting peace.”
- Written by: Hon. Dan Burton, Member, U.S. House of Representatives (1983-2013), USA
“I want to express my heartfelt love and encouragement to Mother Moon because of her leadership and sacrifice to bring the whole world together in peace.”
- Written by: Callista Gingrich, U.S. ambassador to the Holy See (2017-2021)
“History has shown that governments and societies that protect religious freedom are safer, more prosperous and more secure.”
- Written by: Franco Famularo, President, UPF-Canada; IAPP Canada
“We’re glad to have this opportunity to share about the work of the Universal Peace Federation in Canada and globally.”
- Written by: Rev. Dr. Cynthia Jackson, district judge, Jersey City Municipal Court; pastor, Allen AME Church, New Jersey, USA
“We need…to put more emphasis and focus on our commonalities instead of our differences.”
- Written by: H.E. Maithripala Sirisena, president, Sri Lanka (2015-2019)
“Mahatma Gandhi once said that the change you wish to see in the world must first be made within yourself. I am a firm believer that leaders should always be role models for others.”
- Written by: H.E. Almambet Matubraimov, prime minister (1993-1993), speaker of the parliament (1995-1997), Kyrgyzstan
“Today, [Central Asia] is facing numerous challenges, including economic, political and social ones. However, I am convinced that we can overcome these challenges, especially if we work together as a global community.”
- Written by: Hon. So Yuk Choy, Congresswoman, National People’s Congress, People’s Republic of China
"China is a nation of multiple ethnic groups, and Chinese civilization has always sought harmony in diversity."