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.” |
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Session 4: Values, Visions, Identity and Cultural Plurality
The fourth session was chaired by Mr. Mark Brann, Secretary General of UPF-Europe.
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Session 3: Towards a Culture of Peace - Europe and Russia in the 21st Century
The third session was chaired by Dr. Michael Platzer, Director of ACUNS Vienna.
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Session 2: The European Dream and Multiethnic Russia
The second session was chaired by Prof. Dr. Thomas Kruessmann, University of Graz, Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies.
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Session 1: Europe and Russia - Partners in a Globalized World
The first session was chaired by Mr Peter Haider, Secretary General of UPF-Austria.
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Oslo Hosts Leadership Conference on Sustainable Peace
Oslo, Norway- UPF-Europe organized a European Leadership Conference Sept. 20-22, 2012 in Oslo linked to the theme of this year's International Day of Peace: "Sustainable Peace for a Sustainable Future."
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Session 8: Role Models and Peacemakers
While presentations about paths to peace are valuable, good role models can give extra inspiration. This session touched on this topic by speaking about a nation and an individual. Ms. Cecilie Fortune, UPF-UK, was the moderator.
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Session 7: Peace-Loving Nations Retaining Military Strength – A Prerequisite for Sustainable Peace
This session was moderated by Mr. Mark Brann, Secretary General of UPF-Europe.
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Session 5: Contributing to Sustainable Peace between Israelis and Palestinians
This session featured a film premiere of a documentary film made by the Bereaved Family Forum in Israel.
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Session 4: Human Rights – A Necessity for Sustainable Peace
Human rights have high priority in our culture. Which role do they have in peacebuilding? Mr. Ed Brown, from the Stefanus Alliance International, was an effective moderator.
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Session 2: Education for Global Citizenship and Sustainable Peace
When people of the world are only concerned with their own interest, a common culture of peace is very distant. How can we educate people in global citizenship? This was a youth session with Bogdan Pammer, UPF Youth Europe, as moderator.
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Session 1: A New Vision for Sustainable Peace
Oslo, Norway- UPF-Europe organized a European Leadership Conference Sept. 20-22, 2012 in Oslo linked to the theme of this year's International Day of Peace: "Sustainable Peace for a Sustainable Future."
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Dr. Yong Cheon Song: A New Vision for Sustainable Peace
Keynote Address at the European Leadership Conference on Sustainable Peace for a Sustainable Future, Oslo, Norway - September 20, 2012
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Session 9: Update and Conclusion
Ms. Carolyn Handschin gave an update on WFWP activities in 2012 and Mr. Mark Brann gave an update on UPF activities.
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Session 6: Human Security and Sustainable Peace
The question of security is complex. Which areas are involved and how can we strengthen human security? Mr. Robin Marsh, Secretary General of UPF UK, moderated the session.
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Towards a Rebirth of the New World Order
Address by Professor Ali Rastbeen, President, Academy of Geopolitics of Paris, France, to the conference on "A New Vision for Peace and Human Development", Paris, France - April 12-13, 2012.
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Together Realizing the Millennium Development Goals - A New Vision for Peace and Human Development
Presentation by Ambassador (Rtd.) Dr. Walther Lichem, Former Austrian Foreign Ministry Diplomat, at the conference on "A New Vision for Peace and Human Development", Paris, France - April 12-13, 2012.
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Keynote address by Dr Yong Cheon Song
Keynote address by Dr Yong Cheon Song, Former Chair, Universal Peace Federation, Europe, at the European Leadership Conference, "A New Vision for Peace & Human Development", UNESCO, Paris, April 11-13 2012.
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A New Vision for Non-Traditional Security
Presentation by Prof. Akiko Yamanaka, Former Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Japan, at the European Leadership Conference, A New Vision for Non-Traditional Security with Human Security, UNESCO headquarters, Paris, France - April 12, 2012.
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Conference in Moscow on Peace and Security in Multicultural Societies
A UPF conference in Moscow April 6-7, 2102 commemorated the visit by UPF Founders Dr. and Mrs. Sun Myung Moon to Russia in 1990, when they met with President Mikhail Gorbachev.
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Session 1: Peace and Security in Multicultural Societies at a Time of Global Crisis
Session 1 on the theme "Peace and Security in Multicultural Societies at a Time of Global Crisis" of the UPF conference in Moscow April 6-7, 2102, which commemorated the visit by UPF Founders Dr. and Mrs. Sun Myung Moon to Russia in 1990, when they met with President Mikhail Gorbachev.
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