The Universal Peace Federation (UPF) - UK celebrated the United Nations International Day of Peace on Sunday, September 24th, 2024, at 43 Lancaster Gate, London, W2 3NA. It was an inspiring event bringing together individuals committed to fostering peace and harmony in our world.
We explored this year’s theme, 'Cultivate a Culture of Peace'. The theme of the UN International Day was Cultivating a Culture of Peace. The UPF Introductory video included a short clip of the former UN Secretary General, H.E. Ban, Ki-moon. He praised the multi-sectoral approach of UPF that includes former Heads of State, Parliamentarians, Religious Leaders, Media Professionals, Academicians, Business people and Economists and Arts and Culture as an approach to cultivating the culture of peace.
Former BBC Royal Family Journalist, Commentator and Broadcaster, Ian Pelham Turner, discussed the sad state of peace in the world at this time. There were a number of wide-ranging, thought-provoking speeches from peace advocates and community leaders. There were several speeches from Ambassadors for Peace, including Aurangzeb Akbar. It was also an opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals dedicated to promoting peace, understanding, and hope in a world facing challenges of division and conflict.
The International Day of Peace was also commemorated in Birmingham and South London together with the Women's Federation for World Peace (WFWP), an organisation affiliated with UPF.
Programme:
UN International Day of Peace Programme: Video Link
UPF Introductory Video
Welcome from UPF UK Patron Duchess Nivin ElGamal of Lamberton - Video Link
Ian Pelham Turner
Hilde Rapp: Co Director at Centre for International Peacebuilding London - Video Link
Aurangzeb Akbar, Leading UPF UK Ambassador for Peace - Video Link
Liaquat Ali - Video Link
Timothy John Baptiste: Founder of Time 4 Peace - Video Link
Lorna Marah: CEO and Founder of Rhynie Consulting / Leadership Expert and Transformation Business Consultant - Video Link
Comments from the Audience - Video Link