Peace Road
Malta ‘Peace Road’ Held on International Day of Peace
Valletta, Malta—About 35 Maltese celebrated their nation’s Independence Day and the UN International Day of Peace simultaneously by taking part in a Peace Road event.
Kosovo Holds ‘Peace Road’ on International Day of Peace
Pristina, Kosovo—UPF and affiliated organizations celebrated the 2017 UN International Day of Peace by holding a Peace Road event in the capital.
Swiss ‘Peace Road’ Seeks UPF Founder’s Path
Geneva, Switzerland—The 2017 Peace Road recalled the visits to Switzerland between 2005 and 2011 of the late UPF founder.
Irish ‘Peace Road’ Passes a Battlefield and a Border
Carlingford, Ireland—The 2017 Peace Road event saw 15 participants bicycling to the border with Northern Ireland.
Peace Road Initiative
The Peace Road and the World Peace Road Foundation are global goodwill projects of the Universal Peace Federation. The project dates back to 1981, when the late Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon proposed an international highway that will physically connect all people of the world. The Peace Road initiative promotes two projects in particular: an undersea tunnel between Korea and Japan, and the Bering Strait Project to connect Alaska and Siberia.
‘Peace Road’ in Sri Lanka Promotes Reconciliation
Vavuniya, Sri Lanka—More than 200 people walked and biked the “Peace Road” in Sri Lanka, despite periods of heavy rain, to support peace and reconciliation in the country.
Spain’s ‘Peace Road’ Leads to Historic Toledo
Toledo, Spain—A Peace Road event in the historic city of Toledo included visits to holy sites of Islam, Christianity and Judaism.
Peace Road and 5th Memorial Anniversary
Suva, Fiji—Peace Road 2017 was organized in Suva, the capital city of the Republic of Fiji on September 1, marking the 5th year of Rev. Sun Myung Moon’s passing.
Peace Road 2017 in Central African Republic
Bangui, Central African Republic— The Peace Road event in the Central African Republic took place on August 31, 2017 in Bangui, the nation’s capital and largest city.
Russian Round-the-World Bicyclist Visits UPF in London
London, United Kingdom—A Russian Ambassador for Peace who is bicycling around the world stopped by the UPF offices in London.
2017 Peace Road: 'A Caring, United Argentina'
Buenos Aires, Argentina—On August 27, UPF-Argentina hosted the 2017 Peace Road under the banner, “A Caring, United Argentina.” The opening ceremony was held in front of the National Congress.
Georgian ‘Peace Road’ Climbs to Ancient Fortress
Tbilisi, Georgia—The 2017 Peace Road event held by UPF-Georgia climbed a mountain to reach the ancient fortress of Armazi.
'Peace Road' Comes to Nicaragua
Managua, Nicaragua—For the 2017 Peace Road, UPF-Nicaragua in collaboration with the Cyclist Federation of Nicaragua, organized a bicycle tour.
A ‘Peace Road’ through Lithuania’s Historic Capital
Vilnius, Lithuania—A small but spirited group of adults and children bicycled 10 kilometers through Lithuania’s capital for the 2017 Peace Road event.
Norway’s ‘Peace Road’ Starts in Mosque
Oslo, Norway—The 2017 Peace Road event began with an evening program in the largest mosque in Norway.
'Peace Road' Reaches Highest City in the World
El Alto, Bolivia—The 2017 Peace Road event in Bolivia, a bike tour and walk, took place in El Alto, the highest major city in the world.
UPF-Andorra Connects to the ‘Peace Road’
Andorra la Vella, Andorra—Andorra joined the global event Peace Road 2017 with the theme of “Connecting the World through Peace.”
‘Peace Road’ in Ryazan: Biking and Dancing
Ryazan, Russia—The 2017 Peace Road event held in the western Russian city of Ryazan on August 6 had two parts: a bicycle tour followed by a festive concert.
Russia’s Baikal Project Revives Ancient ‘Tea Road’
Baikalsk, Russia—The 2017 Baikal Project moved into a new phase, beginning a multi-year development of parts of the ancient Russian “Tea Road.”
Russian Ultramarathon Follows Path of Patriots
St. Petersburg, Russia—Forty-four athletes, aged 6 to 78, ran from Moscow to St. Petersburg in the annual ultramarathon "Children against Drugs: I Choose Sport."