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Session 1: The Vision and Initiatives of the Universal Peace Federation

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).

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Jacques Marion, Vice President of UPF for Europe and the Middle East, moderated the first session.
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Dr Katsumi Otsuka, President of UPF for Europe and the Middle East, welcomed the participants on behalf of UPF.
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Dr Katsumi Otsuka, President of UPF for Europe and the Middle East, welcomed the participants on behalf of UPF.
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Mrs Carolyn Handschin, President of WFWP Europe, welcomed the participants on behalf of WFWP, co-sponsor of the conference.
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Reverend Jack Corley, President of UPF Eurasia, spoke about the Founders' vision and UPF initiatives.
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The opening session also featured a video message from Mr. Jan Figel, the EU special envoy for religious freedom.

Moderator: Mr. Jacques Marion, Secretary General, UPF Europe

Welcoming Remarks: Dr. Katsumi Otsuka, President, UPF Europe & Middle East

Ms. Carolyn Handschin, UN Office Director, WFWP, International 

Special address (video message): Dr. Jan Figel, European Union Special Envoy for the promotion of freedom of religion or belief outside the EU 

Founders’ Vision and UPF Initiatives: Mr. Jack Corley, Chair, UPF Eastern Europe

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