Imagine there’s peace
and everyone goes there...
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Becoming
Global Citizens of PeaceOver three thousand leaders of Korean society and nearly two hundred dignitaries from overseas gathered today at the COEX center in Seoul to celebrate the successful publication of the surprising new best-seller, Becoming a Global Citizen of Peace, the autobiographical memoir of one of Korea’s best-known and most controversial citizens, the Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon. 1 June, 2009 |
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Norway: Global Peace tour The first part was the leadership seminar in the Parliament. It was organised in cooperation with the advisor on foreign affairs of the Progress Party. The invited speaker was the deputy leader of the Peace Research Institute, Oslo. He gave perspectives on the development of recent conflicts. The other presentations were ours, including President Song’s speech.17 March, 2009 |
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Germany:
Perspectives for peace for the 21st century Last weekend in Berlin a series of projects and events with the theme „Perspectives for peace for the 21st century“ were organised by UPF-Germany.. This took place as part of the international „Global Peace Tour 2009“,in which 194 countries will participate until the 15th of May. 15 March, 2009 |
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Ban
welcomes amnesty in Myanmar
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today welcomed an amnesty announced by the Government of Myanmar, which reportedly includes some 23 political prisoners, as a “first step” toward release of all such detainees and further progress on democratization.“This is the time for Myanmar to seize the opportunity before it to send positive signals,” he said following a meeting with his Group of Friends on Myanmar. 23 February, 2009 |
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POPE:
FOR THE CELEBRATION OF THE WORLD DAY OF PEACE Once again, as the new year begins, I want to extend good wishes for peace to people everywhere. With this Message I would like to propose a reflection on the theme: Fighting Poverty to Build Peace. Back in 1993, my venerable Predecessor Pope John Paul II, in his Message for the World Day of Peace that year, drew attention to the negative repercussions for peace when entire populations live in poverty. 1 January, 2009 |
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UN,
regional advocates call on Governments Human rights defenders continue to pay a high price – including death, disappearance and torture – 10 years after the United Nations General Assembly adopted a declaration enshrining their protection, rights advocates said today, calling on governments to ensure their safety. 9 Dec. 2008 |
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Jack
Straw MP: Global Peace and Unity Event Throughout my adult life, it has been a privilege to name Muslims among my very best of friends. I have spent many hours talking with you, sometimes arguing with you, often laughing with you. I have been welcomed into your homes. I have been invited to celebrate your festivals. And I have visited your brothers and sisters across the Islamic world. 24 October, 2008 |
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A Call for Peace and Unity in Mindanao, Philippines Amidst the ceaseless struggle between the government and the radical Islamic groups in the Philippine island of Mindanao, a new hope for peace and unity has dawned in this "Promised Land," as the Philippines is often called. On September 19-21, 2008, the Mindanao leg of the Global Peace Festival was held in the city of Cagayan de Oro. 23 September 2008 |
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The
International Day of Peace: Human Rights and Peacekeeping To encourage even greater awareness of this important Day, the United Nations is encouraging people around the world to send text messages for peace on or before 21 September. UN offices in several countries are organizing campaigns. Messages collected by the UN will be presented to world leaders gathering in New York for the 63rd General Assembly. 15/9/08 |
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UN: Gaps in achieving development goals Trade and aid are still major barriers to achieving the anti-poverty goals that countries committed themselves to achieving by 2015, despite significant progress in debt relief for the poorest States, according to a United Nations report launched today by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. 4. September 2008 |
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Stigma
the biggest hurdle in battle against AIDS, Ban says Prejudice against people living with HIV/AIDS makes them afraid to speak out and allows the disease to make its deadly impact around the globe, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today.“Stigma remains the single most important barrier to public action. It is the main reason too many people are afraid to see a doctor. 6. August 2008 |
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Alexander
Solzhenitsyn: An icon of his age PROPHETS are without honour in their own country—at least until they die. For most of his adult life in the Soviet Union, Alexander Solzhenitsyn was persecuted. In exile in the West from 1974, his gloomy philippics and increasingly turgid prose aroused more bafflement than appreciation. After he returned to Russia in 1994, he was welcomed but then ignored. 4. Aug. 08 |
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Nelson
Mandela addresses crowd at 46664 concert As we celebrate, let us remind ourselves that our work is far from complete. Where there is poverty and sickness, including AIDS, where human beings are being oppressed, there is more work to be done. Our work is for freedom for all ... We say tonight, after nearly 90 years of life, it is time for new hands to lift the burdens. It is in your hands now, I thank you.” 27. June 2008 |
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2007
LIST of 10 stories: The world should hear more about But given the global reach of news stories, people are sometimes thought to be reaching saturation point; in view of the natural human tendency to focus on a few high-visibility emergencies, the Department of Public Information (DPI) has launched a list of stories that unfolded in the course of 2007 that the world may wish to hear more about. 13. June 2008 |
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New Vision of Peace for the Americas The Americas Summit in Washington, DC, April 28 to May 2, 2008, brought together 160 delegates from 32 nations in North and South America from Canada to Argentina and Chile to consider the challenges and opportunities for better relationships throughout the hemisphere. The conference participants included six former heads of state and government. 3. May 2008 |
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The
Six Nation UPF Latin American Tour
Dr. Hyun Jin Moon and Dr. Thomas Walsh launched the UPF Latin American Tour in order to share with leaders, throughout the region the UPF vision of building one family under God. To realize that dream, UPF is working to creating a great regional or hemispheric union, built not only on mutual political or economic interests, 27. April 2008 |
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ILC
/ From A Museum of War to the Palace of Peace The 320 Ambassadors for Peace from 91 countries of the latest International Leadership Conference (ILC) in Seoul experienced a dramatic lesson in the history of the Korean peninsula during the first weekend in April. As a part of the overall program, the delegation visited the Peace Palace in the mountains outside Seoul near the North Korean border. 7. April 2008 |
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YouTube
- Martin Luther King "I have a dream" The full version of Martin Luther King's famous "I have a dream ... 4. April 2008 |
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Pope
calls for Easter Day peace
"How can we fail to remember certain African regions, such as Darfur and Somalia, the tormented Middle East, especially the Holy Land, Iraq, Lebanon and finally Tibet, all of which I encourage to seek solutions that will safeguard peace and the common good," the Pope said. 23. March 2008 |
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Annan
says UN 'overstretched' by global conflicts "We have these conflicts where no one really wants to get involved, powerful countries with means will not touch it with a barge pole, they will support weak, ineffectual initiatives by others, sometimes by a subregional or regional organization, to create the impression of action," he said. 22. March 2008 |
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Zambian
flood victims assisted by UN telecoms agency The lead United Nations agency for information and communication technology (ICT) is deploying satellite phones and terminals to help restore vital communication links in Zambia, where some 400,000 people have been affected by severe flooding. 17. March 2008 |
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United
Nations: Marking International Woman's Day Top United Nations officials commemorated this year's International Women's Day by calling on countries to invest more in women and girls, warning that failing to do so will undermine efforts to achieve global development targets. 8. March 2008 |
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World
Leaders Pledge Peace in Seoul Summit Two hundred and twenty world leaders, including prime ministers, presidents, government ministers, diplomats, religious and civic leaders concluded the third Summit for World Peace hosted by the Universal Peace Federation in Seoul, Korea, February 9-13, 2008. 19. February 2008 |
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Kenya:
Call for Peace Education The prayers for peace from these religious leaders were both touching and moving as people pled with Almighty God to grant forgiveness based on repentance. There was no doubt, they stated, that we have sinned before Heaven and Earth and thus are not worthy to be called God’s children. 12. February 2008 |
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Actor,
advocate George Clooney named UN Messenger of Peace Mr. Clooney, who will join eight other internationally renowned individuals as Messengers to advocate on behalf of the UN and focus global attention on its efforts to improve the lives of billions of people, has been recognized for his work to focus public attention on crucial international political and social issues. 20. Jannuary 2008 |
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PeaceTalks:
30 January 2008 Conflict is the most pernicious and persistent of the poverty traps for the poorest nations. In these nations, the risk of civil war, in any five year period, is nearly one in six. The wars and coups they fall into keep them poor, stagnant and dependant. 14. Jannuary 2008 |
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IRFF:
Promoting a Culture of Peace - Moldova
"Peace is one of humanity's fundamental needs. It is the thing that everybody is waiting for too. In fact, peace defines our life mission and is the theme of any public speech." With these words the moderator welcomed participants to a conference in Moldova on the theme "A Culture of Family and Peace in Moldova." 7. Jannuary 2008 |
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Global
Voices: A review of 2007, and big plans for 2008 The top stories on this website were primarily those where local bloggers became important sources for the international media (and democracy activists), like protests in Myanmar, Pakistan, and the current unrest in Kenya. Or they attracted droves of readers because almost no one else reports on “faraway” regions and stories... 5. Jannuary 2008 |
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OpEd:
Why is 'peace' a dirty word?
How is that people — most of whom grow up with parents admonishing them daily to behave with peace and civility — can embrace messages that snicker at the notion of peace on a wider scale? Most people will live their entire lives without engaging in murder or acts of war and be happy for it. 1. Jannuary 2008 |
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Pope
calls for end to conflicts
Pope Benedict XVI has appealed for just solutions to the conflicts in Middle East, Iraq, Africa and elsewhere in his annual Christmas message. He denounced terrorism and violence that victimised children and women. 25. December 2007 |
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Presidential
Message: Christmas 2007
At this special time of year, we give thanks for Christ's message of love and mercy, and we are reminded of our responsibility to serve. America is blessed to have fine citizens who reach out with a compassionate hand to help brothers and sisters in need. 22. December 2007 |
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Manila:
Jose de Venecia addresses huge universal peace rally Speaker Jose de Venecia, addressing a huge peace rally at the Rizal Park Wednesday night, said the "moral influence of the great religions" should be brought to bear on ethnic and religious conflicts in the 21st Century and there should be dialogue among the faiths to "bring about global peace that will endure." 17. December 2007 |
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UPF
/ Global Peace Festival at Rizal Park
Peace advocates from all over the world gathered at the Quirino Grandstand in Rizal Park, Manila to celebrate the Global Peace Festival, an event organized by the Universal Peace Federation in partnership with Service for Peace, the Manila Bulletin, and the Manila Hotel. 15. December 2007 |
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BENEDICT XVI: For The Celebration Of The World Day Of Peace The natural family, as an intimate communion of life and love, based on marriage between a man and a woman(2), constitutes “the primary place of ‘humanization' for the person and society”(3), and a “cradle of life and love”(4). The family is therefore rightly defined as the first natural society, “a divine institution that stands at the foundation of life. 15. December 2007 |
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Stevie
Wonder ~ A Time To Love We make time to conquer nations Time for oil exploration Hatred, violence and terrorism When will there be a time to love 14. December 2007 |
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UN: Global
expectations high for climate change breakthrough “Let us turn the climate crisis into a climate compact,” he said, informing the delegates that they have been given a “clear charge” by the world to produce a breakthrough. “Not only are the eyes of the world upon us – more important, succeeding generations depend on us. We cannot rob our children of their future.” 13. December 2007 |
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Gore,
U.N scientist accept Nobel Peace Prize Al Gore and the U.N. climate panel's chief scientist accepted the Nobel Peace Prize on Monday for sounding the alarm over global warming and spreading awareness on how to counteract it. Gore shared the coveted award with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate change, which was represented at the awards ceremony in Oslo by its leader, Rajendra Pachauri. 10. Dec. 2007 |
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UPF
/ Middle East Peace Initiative - Israel Middle East Peace Initiative "Interfaith Summit for Peace in the Middle East Bringing the Family of Faiths Together for Peace" ~ Providing Interfaith Vision and Leadership at a Time of Global Crisis ~ 8. December 2007 |
