- Written by: Jacques Marion, President, UPF Europe and the Middle East
Seoul, Korea—The World Summit 2020 Assembly brought together a wide range of experts and stakeholders to offer insights and recommendations that contribute to building a world of lasting peace.
- Written by: Mr. Thomas P. McDevitt, Chairman of The Washington Times
The first official event of World Summit 2020 was a one-day conference for the newly launched International Media Association for Peace (IMAP).
- Written by: H.E. Anneli Jäätteenmäki, Prime Minister (2003), Finland
Women’s participation in decision making has, unfortunately, not been an area where progress has been notable. Equality in participation and decision-making in society at all levels, from grassroots to governmental positions, is important.
- Written by: H.E. Jose Manuel Barroso, President, European Commission (2004-2014), Prime Minister (2002-2004), Portugal
“We can no longer say to each other, "your side of the boat is sinking;" we have to solve issues together. If there is a common problem we have to find a common solution.”
- Written by: From a report by UPF International
Launched at World Summit 2019, the ISCP held its first global assembly since its inauguration on February 4, in the central hall of the KINTEX center.
- Written by: UPF International
Seoul, Korea—Balkans experts gathered at a special session of World Summit 2020 to discuss the region’s progress to a peaceful future.
- Written by: H.E. Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani, prime minister of Pakistan (2008-2012)
There is no doubt in my mind that, no matter how many fences we put up, no matter how many fortresses we build, we are each interdependent on the other.
- Written by: From reports by UPF International and Carolyn Handschin, President, WFWP Europe and Middle East
On the occasion of the World Summit 2020, current and former first ladies among others gathered for the International Assembly of First Ladies for Peace.