- Written by: Jacques Marion, regional vice president of UPF for Europe and the Middle East
On April 28 – 29, 2018 in Vienna, Austria, the Universal Peace Federation held an International Leadership Conference on the theme: “Toward Interdependence and Mutual Prosperity: The Role of Religious Leaders and Parliamentarians”.
- Written by: UPF Europe and Middle East
This session provided an introduction to the UPF Founders’ vision and the peacebuilding principles, featuring the two projects recently launched by the Universal Peace Federation: the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP) and the Interreligious Association for Peace and Development (IAPD).
- Written by: Dr. Katsumi Otsuka, President, UPF Europe & Middle East
Welcoming remarks of Dr Katsumi Otsuka in support of UPF, the ILC, and the Inauguration of the Interreligious Association for Peace and Development in Europe and the Middle East.
- Written by: Dr. Jan Figel, the European Union special envoy for the promotion of freedom of religion or belief outside the EU
Intervention of Dr. Jan Figel, the European Union special envoy for the promotion of freedom of religion or belief outside the EU, at the international leadership conference in Vienna, Austria.
- Written by: UPF Europe and Middle East
Lasting solutions to the critical challenges of our time call for both the skills and experience of politicians and the global vision provided by religious leaders. How can parliamentarians and leaders of faith-based organizations, transcending national, religious and political affiliations, cooperate to develop comprehensive strategies for peace and development? Panelists will offer their perspectives on the complementary roles of political and religious leaders and propose policies and action steps to address specific challenges affecting Europe and the Middle East.
- Written by: David Fraser Harris, Secretary General, UPF Middle East
Throughout the world, religion continues to play a very significant role in guiding the development of individuals as well as the wider society.
- Written by: Professor Viggo Mortensen, University of Aarhus, Denmark.
Intervention of Viggo Mortensen, Professor emeritus in Systematic Theology, Denmark, at the international leadership conference in Vienna, Austria.
- Written by: Dr. Raffaela Di Marzio, Founder and Director, LIREC (Center for Studies on Freedom of Religion, Belief and Conscience)
Intervention of Dr. Raffaela Di Marzio, Founder and Director, LIREC (Center for Studies on Freedom of Religion, Belief and Conscience), Italy, at the international leadership conference in Vienna, Austria.