Pillar Peace and Security
3rd Rally of Hope - World Leaders and Millions around the World Call for Peace
Seoul, Korea—Viewers from 194 countries tuned into hundreds of broadcast stations and gathered online to call for peace among and between nations at an event sponsored by UPF.
UPF-Japan Convenes Virtual Leadership Conference
Tokyo, Japan—UPF-Japan held a three-day virtual International Leadership Conference (ILC) on the theme “Peaceful Reunification of the Korean Peninsula.”
International Day of Peace Observed in Slovakia
Bratislava, Slovakia—A famous international security expert spoke about China’s relations with the world.
World Leaders Inspire Hope at ILC Opening Plenary
Africa/Europe/Middle East—ILC 2020 opened with the promise of “New Horizons for Relations between Africa and Europe.”
Balkans Peace Initiative Features Former Heads of State
London, United Kingdom—The former presidents of Albania, Montenegro, Serbia, and Kosovo addressed a UPF webinar.
UPF Academicians Association Inaugurated in Oceania
Melbourne, Australia—More than 380 people participated in a “Peace Talks” webinar inaugurating the International Association of Academicians for Peace (IAAP) in Oceania.
UPF-Middle East Holds "Peace Talk" Forum
Istanbul, Turkey—Ambassadors for Peace and other peacemakers took part in a Peace Values Forum organized by UPF of the Middle East.
UPF-Asia Pacific Convenes ISCP ‘Virtual Summit’
Manila, Philippines—The “Virtual Summit” featured keynotes from eight current and former heads of state and five first ladies, and has been watched by more than 938,000 viewers in 106 nations.
'Peace Talks' Webinar Discusses South Asia's Future
Kathmandu, Nepal—UPF-South Asia and the South Asia Peace Initiative (SAPI) held a "Peace Talks" webinar on the future of the region in a post-coronavirus world.
Central Asians Discuss Regional Cooperation
Seoul, Korea—The Central Asian Forum that took place during World Summit 2020 had as its theme “Cooperation and Peace: Eurasian Perspective and Interdependence.”
IAPP Assembly: Parliamentarians’ Assembly Addresses National and Regional Critical Issues
Seoul, Korea—The Global Assembly of IAPP highlighted the central role played by parliamentarians throughout the world.
Balkans Peace Initiative Consultation: Toward Lasting Peace in the Balkans
Seoul, Korea—Balkans experts gathered at a special session of World Summit 2020 to discuss the region’s progress to a peaceful future.
ISCP Assembly: World Leaders Share Their Vision for a Peaceful Future
Seoul, Korea—Current and former heads of state and government attended the Global Assembly of the International Summit Council for Peace.
Africa Continental Summit Convened in Niger
Niamey, Niger—The national and international delegates included current and former heads of state and government from 70 nations across Africa and around the world.
World Leaders gather for Asia Pacific Summit 2019 in Cambodia
Phnom Penh, Cambodia—More than 800 delegates, including current and former heads of state and government, from 46 nations attended the Asia Pacific Summit 2019 in Cambodia.
Summit Explores Peace and Development in Southeast Europe
Tirana, Albania—Participants from over 50 nations attended the Southeast Europe Peace Summit organized by UPF.
Japan Summit and Leadership Conference Convened in Nagoya
Nagoya, Japan—The inaugural Japan Summit and Leadership Conference drew 750 participants from around the world to discuss “Peace in East Asia and Prospects for Japan-Korea-U.S. Cooperation.”
International Day of Peace Observed in Slovakia
Bratislava, Slovakia—A well-known international security expert offered insights into the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
International Day of Peace Observed in Denmark
Copenhagen, Denmark—An audience of about 200 attended the UPF-Denmark commemoration of UN International Day of Peace.
Africa Day Observed in Denmark
Copenhagen, Denmark—More than 150 guests attended an Africa Day 2019 program held at the UN City campuses.