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.”

Address by H.E. Macky Sall to the rally of hope on 9 August 2020.

Address by H.E. Macky Sall, President of the Republic of Senegal, to the rally of hope on 9 August 2020.
Address by Hon. Newt Gingrich to the rally of hope on 9 August 2020.

Address by Hon. Newt Gingrich, Former Speaker, US House of Representatives, to the rally of hope on 9 August 2020.
Address by H.E. Samdech Hun Sen to the rally of hope on 9 August 2020

Address by H.E. Samdech Hun Sen, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, to the rally of hope on 9 August 2020.
Address by H.E. Jimmy Morales to the rally of hope on 9 August 2020.

Address by H.E. Jimmy Morales, President of Guatemala (2016-20), to the rally of hope on 9 August 2020.
Address by H.E. Ban Ki Moon to the rally of hope on 9 August 2020.

Address by H.E. Ban Ki Moon, 8th UN Secretary-General & NCCA Chairman, to the rally of hope on 9 August 2020.
Address by H.E. Brigi Rafini to the rally of hope on 9 August 2020

Address by H.E. Brigi Rafini, Prime Minister of Niger since 2011, to the rally of hope on 9 August 2020.
Intervention of H.E. Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani in the rally of hope on 9 August 2020.

Intervention of H.E. Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani, Prime Minister (2008-2012), Pakistan, in the rally of hope on 9 August 2020.
Intervention of H.E. Alfred Moisiu in the rally of hope on 9 August 2020

Intervention of H.E. Alfred Moisiu, President of the Republic of Albania (2002 – 2007), Chairman of the International Summit Council for Peace, Balkans, in the rally of hope on 9 August 2020.
Intervention of H.E. Mirek Topolànek in the rally of hope on 9 August 2020

Intervention of H.E. Mirek Topolànek, Prime Minister of Czech Republic (2006-2009), in the rally of hope on 9 August 2020
The Western Balkans: Facing up to Historical Challenges and Seizing Looming Opportunities

UPF Europe and Middle East hosted a webinar on the theme "The Western Balkans: Facing up to Historical Challenges and Seizing Looming Opportunities" on July 30, 2020.
Intervention of H. E. Alfred Moisiu, President (2002 – 2007), Albania, in the Peace Talks Webinar on 30-7-2020.

Intervention of H. E. Alfred Moisiu, President (2002 – 2007), Albania, in the Peace Talks Webinar on 30-7-2020 on the theme “The Western Balkans Facing up to Historical Challenges and Seizing Looming Opportunities”.
Intervention of H.E. Filip Vujanović, President (2003 - 2018), Montenegro, in the Peace Talks Webinar on 30-7-2020.

Intervention of H.E. Filip Vujanović, President (2003 - 2018), Montenegro, in the Peace Talks Webinar on 30-7-2020 on the theme “The Western Balkans Facing up to Historical Challenges and Seizing Looming Opportunities”.
Intervention of H.E. Nataša Mićić, President (2002 - 2004), Serbia, in the Peace Talks Webinar on 30-7-2020.

Intervention of H.E. Nataša Mićić, President (2002 - 2004), Serbia, in the Peace Talks Webinar on 30-7-2020 on the theme “The Western Balkans Facing up to Historical Challenges and Seizing Looming Opportunities”.
Intervention of H.E. Fatmir Sejdiu, President (2006-2010), Kosovo, in the Peace Talks Webinar on 30-7-2020.

Intervention of H.E. Fatmir Sejdiu, President (2006-2010), Kosovo, in the Peace Talks Webinar on 30-7-2020 on the theme “The Western Balkans Facing up to Historical Challenges and Seizing Looming Opportunities”.
Y. Yamazaki: Address to First Middle East Peace Talks

Since the 1960s, UPF's founders have advocated a future vision of the human community based on interdependence, mutual prosperity and universal values.
G. Dizdar: Address to First Middle East Peace Talks

We should be advocating for prosperity, peace and security for everyone, remembering that we are all equal under one God.
H. Ben Pazi: Address to First Middle East Peace Talks

The “covenant of destiny” is entered into when the shared bond between people is the desire and readiness to lead an ethically elevating and worthwhile life.
U. Angelucci: Address to First Middle East Peace Talks

Through isolation and separation we cannot create a prosperous and peaceful world. The only way is to interact and get involved in the problems of our society.
First Middle East ‘Peace Talks’ Is Held

Istanbul, Turkey—Ambassadors for Peace and other peacemakers took part in a Peace Values Forum organized by UPF of the Middle East.
Political Cooperation Deemed Necessary

Rome, Italy—Current and former senators and academics discussed the need to work together to solve the current world crises.