Seoul, Korea • August 28–31, 2015

UNIVERSAL PEACE FEDERATION

SUNHAK PEACE PRIZE

WORLD SUMMIT 2015The World Summit is organized and sponsored by the Universal Peace Federation (UPF), an NGO in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations.

Universal Peace Federation The Universal Peace Federation (UPF) is a global network of individuals and organizations dedicated to building a world of peace centered on universal spiritual and moral values.

Founders: Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon

Universal Peace FederationUPF and its global network of Ambassadors for Peace bring universal, spiritual principles to the task of resolving conflict and reconciling the divided human family.

Chairman:

Sun Jin Moon

Universal Peace FederationInternational Leadership Conferences, symposia, and peace councils offer opportunities for high-level consultations. These are complemented by “track two” diplomacy and grass-roots programs that build support for a culture of peace.

President:

Dr. Thomas G. Walsh

Universal Peace Federation UPF is an NGO in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations. We support and promote the work of the United Nations and the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals.

Secretary General:

Dr. Tageldin Hamad

WORLD SUMMIT 2015The primary co-sponsor for the World Summit 2015 is the Sunhak Peace Prize Committee. Among the supporting partner organizations are the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification, the Washington Times Foundation, the Women’s Federation for World Peace, and the Segye Times.

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WORLD SUMMIT 2014Convened at a time of heightened global concerns about security, UPF's World Summit 2014, August 9-13, addressed issues of peace, security and development. Delegates from 70 nations listened to heads and state and government and first ladies, as well as distinguished leaders from civil society, religion and the private sector, address the issues from national, regional and global perspectives.

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H.E. Xanana Gusmao of Timur-Leste greeting Prof. Yeon Ah Choi Moon and other members of the World Summit Organizing Committee

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“I must say that UPF today is like smaller version of the United Nations. It is perhaps more meaningful than the United Nations because

here you have representatives of the great religions, which you do not

have in the United Nations.”

– Hon. Jose de Venecia, Jr., Founding Chairman and Co-chairman,

International Conference of Asian Political Parties Standing Committee, Philippines

“The United Nations was formed in the shadow of

a war, with a determination that war should never be fought again. You may be far

from New York, but what you are doing is part of the work of the United Nations, of the General Assembly, of this year’s

president, and he wanted you to know

this.”

Ambassador Noel Gordon Sinclair

Deputy Chef de Cabinet, Office of the President of the General Assembly,

United Nations

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“I am honored to be a guest at this Summit once again, especially because of the

fact that following last year’s participation in the summit I went through a sort of "Calvary," exactly

because of staying consistent to myself and

standpoints that I presented in my speech before some of you who were here last

year as well.”

H.E. Zivko BudimirPresident, Federation of Bosnia

and Herzegovina

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Summit 2014: (l. to r) H.E. Zivko Budimir, Hon. Dan Burton and Dr. Thomas G. Walsh.

“I wish to commend the exceptional and most important work of the

Universal Peace Federation in its continuing and persistent efforts to

promote peace, security and human development among the nations and peoples of this world.”

Adi Koila Mara Nailatikau, First Lady, Fiji

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“This meeting affords us with an opportunity to share ideas on issues pertaining to peace,

security and human development. These are three

topics which I deem very central to humanity in recent

times. This conference on peace, security and human

development is being held at a time when relations between countries are

overshadowed by dark clouds of tensions and lack of trust.”

King Letsie IIIHead of State, Kingdom of Lesotho

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Leadership and Good Governance Award Award presented to H.M. King Letsie III, Head of State, Lesotho worldsummit2015.org

“All human development projects involve a search for

harmony: harmony achieved not through

begrudging compromise or temporary underhanded

political tactics or maneuverings but through

genuine selfless and collective willingness to be

truly inclusive and balanced.”

Atua Tupua Tamasese Ta’isi Efi

Head of State, Samoa

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“We are now living in the era of the 21st century. The whole universe is inter-related, so when we generate wholesome and unwholesome energies it will affect others. We therefore, should generate and develop pure energies so that everyone in the world,

including animals and plants, receive our pure energies.”

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“We must forge ahead and

increase economic productivity by all

means, but the sharing of the pie

must be more equitable;

otherwise, the ideal of universal peace is nothing

more than a mirage.”

Mrs. Lieom Anono Loeak

First Lady, Marshall Islands

“I congratulate the Universal Peace

Federation for their faith and tenacity, and

particularly Mother Moon for her

commitment and Father Moon for his legacy, in making sure that many important global issues continue to be on the agenda of so many

international leaders that are here today.”

H.E. Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao

Prime Minister, Timor-Leste

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“Investment in soft power, cultural diplomacy and

peacebuilding missions as tools for

reconciliation should be the worldwide initiative for religious and state

leaders, for universities, and for each person on

the globe.”

Hon. Madame Erna Hennicot-Schoepges Former President of Parliament,

Luxembourg

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“Holding the summit at this time is very significant as the drums of war are

being sounded now. Peace-loving peoples

of the world are holding their breath

and praying intensely that

another avoidable war does not break

out.”

Amb. Anwarul K. Chowdhury

Former Under-Secretary-General and High

Representative of the United Nations

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“Holding the summit at this time is very significant as the drums of war are

being sounded now. Peace-loving peoples

of the world are holding their breath

and praying intensely that

another avoidable war does not break

out.”

Amb. Anwarul K. Chowdhury

Former Under-Secretary-General and High

Representative of the United Nations

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“Good governance must be practiced by both governments and religions. International peace and interreligious peace are tied together. Thus, whenever you

come to the programs sponsored by the UPF, you will find political leaders and religious leaders alike, together with men and women from all sectors of society.”

Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon, Co-Founder, Universal Peace Federation

“UPF and the World Summit series are increasingly recognized as initiatives that are providing credible and innovative approaches to peace in the 21st century.”

– Dr. Thomas G. Walsh, President, Universal Peace Federation

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World Summit 2013: Seoul worldsummit2015.org

PeacePeace is not simply the absence of war or a term that applies only to the relationships

among nations. Peace is an essential quality that should characterize all relationships.

PEACE:Root Causes of Conflict

Today the world faces many conflicts: political, religious, economic and cultural. Too many families struggle with divorce, abandonment, abuse, poverty and neglect. What is the root of all these conflicts?

Interfaith study group in the Middle East.

PEACE:Conflict Prevention

Geopolitics, natural resources, environmental change, the global arms trade, and other factors have fueled and prolonged conflict as well as mutual mistrust and antipathy. Such prolonged conflict poses a fundamental challenge to world stability: how can such conflicts be transformed by longer-term peacebuilding efforts?

Interfaith study group in the Middle East.

Peace: Audience during the World Summit 2013, Seoul worldsummit2015.org

Peace: Interfaith Prayer panel worldsummit2015.org

Peace: Interfaith Youth takes the stage in Jerusalem worldsummit2015.org

PEACE:Peacebuilding

Assessments of conflicts and social ills from spiritual or religious perspectives have not been included in the UN’s studies. UPF proposes to combine statesmanship and good governance with the wisdom of the world’s faith traditions and principles of spiritual practice.

Celebration of World Interfaith Harmony Week 2012 in the United Nations General Assembly

PEACE“When I say that Kosovo has earned a special place in world history, I refer to the path my people have taken in order to achieve peace, freedom, and democracy. Kosovo was a unit in the former Yugoslavia, a country that fell apart completely under the rule of a nationalist regime in a series of bloody wars. I am proud to have been at the forefront of people who chose human rights, dedication to peace, tolerance, and economic development -- people who cherished entrepreneurship and an open society as a way to move forward and develop our war-torn society.”

– H.E. Hashim ThaciPrime Minister, KosovoH.E. Hashim Thaci

Prime Minister, Kosovo

UPF HighlightsInterfaith Peacebuilding: Peru

UPF HighlightsInterfaith Peacebuilding: New Delhi

UPF HighlightsYouth & Service: Israel

SecurityUPF recognizes the need for careful and measurable use of

enforcement such as political, military, and civil power to sustain lasting peace. UPF has been a leading exponent of “track two”

diplomacy, with particular emphasis on the role and responsibility of religious and spiritual leaders to transcend historical self-

interest and pursue the ideal of “One Family Under God.”

Peace and Security: Washington, DC worldsummit2015.org

Peace and Security: Washington, DC worldsummit2015.org

SECURITY:Intra-state Conflicts

Most conflicts today occur within rather than between states, with people from different ethnic groups, religions, or political allegiances fighting each other. UPF invites leaders of opposing sides for dialogue in the presence of a neutral party. Grass-roots activities such as friendly football matches and service projects help build understanding.

Peace and Security: Bayelsa State

Peace and Security: Washington, DC worldsummit2015.org

SECURITY:Freedom and Democracy

While welcome winds of democracy have been blowing across the globe, freedom should be accompanied by transparency and protective security.

Peace and Security: Bayelsa State

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SECURITY:Regional Security

Regional initiatives include both high-level consultations and grassroots programs in the Middle East, Northeast Asia, South Asia, the Balkans, and the South Caucasus.

Peace and Security forum in New York City

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SECURITYOnly when free people can freely discuss across political borders can we ever help to solve the problems that exist around the world. Only when nations are prosperous can we begin to use our knowledge and our talents to help the less fortunate. And only when free nations can continue to build strong families with a God-centered value system can we hope to become a better world.

– Hon. Dennis HastertSpeaker of the US House of Representatives (1999–2007) Hon. Dennis Hastert

Speaker of the US House of Representatives (1999–2007)

DEVELOPMENTDevelopment needs to be seen in relationship to peacebuilding and a

broadened vision of human security that complements social, political, and economic components. Furthermore, virtues such as

honesty, generosity, courage, fortitude and empathy are core strengths or capacities that are needed in order for a social system to function well and result in political, social and economic development.

Development: New York worldsummit2015.org

Development: New York worldsummit2015.org

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT:Global Economic Crisis

A new era of fiscal responsibility is needed to address the root causes of the world’s financial and economic crisis and address underlying ethical issues.

Development: First Lady, Guinea Bissau

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HUMAN DEVELOPMENT:RIO+20

Regarding the environment as a gift from a divine source, people of faith see themselves as stewards of a legacy of compassion and unselfishness to pass on to generations yet to come, countering prevailing values of self-centeredness and over-indulgence.

Peace and Security forum in New York City

Youth & Service: Nepal worldsummit2015.org

Youth & Service: Baikal lake worldsummit2015.org

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT:Achieving the MDGs

A comprehensive understanding of development includes social, political, and economic components. Civil society organizations, NGOs, private sector philanthropists, voluntary associations, and faith-based organizations can be valuable partners with governments and inter-governmental organizations in advancing the Millennium Development Goals.

First Ladies High Level Forum in New York City

Development–MDGs: Castries, St. Lucia worldsummit2015.org

Development–MDGs: Nepal worldsummit2015.org

DEVELOPMENT“We may wear different clothes, have different skin color, and speak different languages, but fundamentally we are all the same human beings. That is what allows us to understand each other and feel close to each other. Because we all live on this little planet, we must live in peace and harmony with each other and with nature itself. Consequently, we must help each other and share the benefits.”

–Mme. Mintou Doucoure Traore First Lady, Mali (2012-13)

–Mme. Mintou Doucoure Traore First Lady, Mali (2012-13)

Development–MDGs: Washington, DC worldsummit2015.org

UN–Partnerships: UN-HQ, Geneva worldsummit2015.org

Youth & Culture: Vienna worldsummit2015.org

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SEOUL, KOREA • AUGUST 28–31, 2015