Peace and security

UPF acknowledges the need for careful and proportionate use of power, including political, economic, military and civil society power to sustain lasting peace. However, we strongly emphasize "soft power" solutions as essential to peacebuilding. A leading exponent of “track two” diplomacy, UPF emphasizes the role and responsibility of religious and spiritual leaders to transcend historical self-interest and pursue the ideal of “One family under God.”

Intervention of H.E. F.W. de Klerk at the 5th Rally of Hope

Intervention of H.E. F.W. de Klerk, President, South Africa (1989-1994), at the 5th Rally of Hope on 28 February 2021.
World leaders call for unity at 5th international Rally of Hope

Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence joined other world leaders on 28 February, 2021, in calling on nations to forge new friendships and break down historic barriers to peace as the globe pulls free from the ravages of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Intervention of Dr. Sarah Gilbert at the 5th Rally of Hope

Intervention of Dr. Sarah Gilbert, Professor of Vaccinology in the Nuffield Department of Medicine at the University of Oxford, at the 5th Rally of Hope on 28 February 2021.
Intervention of H.E. Mike Pence at the 5th Rally of Hope

Intervention of H.E. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States (2017-2021), at the 5th Rally of Hope on 28 February 2021.
Intervention of Hon. David Beasley at the 5th Rally of Hope

Intervention of Hon. David Beasley, Executive Director, World Food Programme, at the 5th Rally of Hope on 28 February 2021.
Intervention of Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon at the 5th Rally of Hope

Intervention of Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon, co-founder, Universal Peace Federation, at the 5th Rally of Hope on 28 February 2021.
Experts Debate Europe’s Lessons for Koreans

Vienna, Austria—An audience of 150 attended a UPF webinar on Europe’s potential role in Korean reunification.
IAPP Hosts Second Discussion on Abraham Accords

Washington, D.C., United States—The 2020 agreements between Israel and several Arab nations were the focus of an international webinar.
Estonians Given a Glimpse of Life in the Koreas

Tallinn, Estonia—Participants of a UPF webinar heard from two Estonians who have visited the Korean Peninsula.
Turkish Soldiers’ Korean War Bravery Recognized

Istanbul, Turkey—UPF chapters in Turkey and Korea held an online conference about the Turkish soldiers who fought in the Korean War.
Russian Role in Korean Reunification Discussed in webinar

Moscow, Russia—Relations between Russia, the two Koreas and other nations were the topic of a UPF webinar.
UK Webinar Discusses Life after Brexit

London, United Kingdom—Eminent commentators and journalists offered their views of the UK’s post-Brexit future.
World Leaders See Hope in Abraham Accords

Jerusalem, Israel—The first of a series of UPF webinars on the Abraham Accords presented a distinguished panel of world leaders.
Israeli Korea Experts Discuss Peaceful Reunification

Jerusalem, Israel—Three experts in Korean studies spoke at an online conference on Korean reunification.
Conference Focuses on Africa-Europe Cooperation

Stuttgart, Germany—More than 100 participants joined a conference on “Africa’s Century—Opportunities and Challenges for Europe.”
Intervention of Mr. Yoshihiro Yamazaki in the webinar on 27 November 2020.

Intervention of Mr. Yoshihiro Yamazaki in the webinar on the theme "Incentives for a Rapprochement on the Korean Peninsula" on 27 November 2020.
Intervention of Prof. Glyn Ford at the webinar on 27 November 2020

Intervention of Prof. Glyn Ford at the webinar on the theme "Incentives for a Rapprochement on the Korean Peninsula" on 27 November 2020.
Intervention of Amb. Marc Vogelaar at the webinar on 27 November 2020

Intervention of Amb. Marc Vogelaar at the webinar on the theme "Incentives for a Rapprochement on the Korean Peninsula" on 27 November 2020.
4th Webinar on Prospects for Peace on the Korean Peninsula

On 27 November, 2020, the Universal Peace Federation held a webinar on the theme of “Incentives for a Rapprochement on the Korean Peninsula”.
Intervention of H.E. Yves Leterme at the Third Rally of Hope

Intervention of H.E. Yves Leterme, Prime Minister of Belgium (2009-2011) at the Third Rally of Hope on 22 November 2020.