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05/04/2026

Universal Peace Federation International tervitab dr Hak Ja Hani kandidatuuri 2026. aasta Nobeli rahupreemiale
See tunnustab aastakümnete pikkust panust ülemaailmsesse rahuloome, religioonidevahelisse dialoogi ja Korea poolsaare algatustesse

NEW YORK – (BUSINESS WIRE), 3. aprill 2026 – Universal Peace Federation International (UPF International) teatas täna, et dr Hak Ja Han, Universal Peace Federationi kaasasutaja, on ametlikult esitatud 2026. aasta Nobeli rahupreemia kandidaadiks dr Ján Figeľ poolt, kes on endine Euroopa Liidu usu- ja veendumusvabaduse erisaadik ning FOREF Euroopa president.

Kandidatuur tunnustab dr Hani aastakümnete pikkust panust rahvusvahelisse rahuloome, religioonidevahelisse dialoogi, humanitaarsesse koostöösse ja lepitustöösse, eriti seoses Korea poolsaarega.

Oma esildises tõi dr Figeľ esile mitmeid võtmealgatusi:

Religioonidevaheline koostöö: tuhandete rahusaadikute nimetamine üle maailma, et ületada religioosseid ja kultuurilisi lõhesid
Korea poolsaare rahualgatused: rahvusvaheliste „Rally of Hope” tippkohtumiste korraldamine, edendamaks rahumeelset taasühinemist
Humanitaarne tunnustus: Sunhak rahupreemia loomine, millega tunnustatakse ülemaailmseid rahu edendajaid
Koostöö ÜRO-ga: UPF-i ja Naiste Maailmarahu Föderatsiooni koostöö ÜRO Majandus- ja Sotsiaalnõukoguga (ECOSOC) üldkonsultatiivse staatuse kaudu
38. paralleeli rahualgatus: ettepanek luua Korea demilitariseeritud tsooni rahvusvaheline rahupark
Kultuuridiplomaatia: ülemaailmne tegevus Korea Väikeste Inglite laste rahvatantsutrupi kaudu

„Dr Hak Ja Han on näidanud elukestvat pühendumust rahuloomele, mis põhineb dialoogil, koostööl ja inimväärikuse austamisel,” ütles dr Figeľ. „Tema töö on järjepidevalt toonud kokku juhte ja kogukondi üle ideoloogiliste, religioossete ja poliitiliste piiride.”

„Dr Hak Ja Hani elutöö kujutab endast märkimisväärset ja püsivat panust rahusse,” ütles dr Tageldin Hamad, UPF International president. „Institutsioonide loomise, ülemaailmse dialoogi, humanitaarse tegevuse ja kultuuridiplomaatia kaudu on ta aidanud luua platvorme, kus koostöö saab õitseda ning kus rahuideaalid viiakse praktilisse ellu.”

Põhja-Koreas sündinud ning sõja ja jagunemise kogemusest mõjutatud dr Han on pühendanud oma elu lepituse edendamisele ning perede ja kogukondade tugevdamisele kui püsiva rahu alustele. Ta oli 1992. aastal asutatud Naiste Maailmarahu Föderatsiooni ning 2005. aastal loodud Universal Peace Federationi kaasasutaja; mõlemast on kujunenud ülemaailmsed võrgustikud, mis toetavad rahualgatusi.

Kandidatuur esitatakse ka olukorras, kus avalikkuses on ilmunud teateid dr Hani väidetava kinnipidamise kohta, mis on tekitanud rahvusvahelises kogukonnas muret. Avalike teadete kohaselt on see teema pälvinud poliitikakujundajate ja diplomaatiliste vaatlejate tähelepanu.

Nobeli rahupreemia kandidatuurid on konfidentsiaalsed ning Norra Nobeli komitee saab igal aastal sadu ettepanekuid. Kandidaadiks esitamine ei tähenda automaatselt valituks osutumist, kuid peegeldab tunnustust märkimisväärse panuse eest rahu ja rahvusvahelise koostöö edendamisse.

Universal Peace Federation International kohta:
Universal Peace Federation International on rahvusvaheline mittetulundusühing, mis on pühendunud rahu edendamisele dialoogi, hariduse ja koostööalgatuste kaudu. UPF-il on ÜRO Majandus- ja Sotsiaalnõukogu (ECOSOC) juures üldkonsultatiivne staatus ning organisatsioon toetab programme religioonidevahelise koostöö, jätkusuutliku arengu ja rahvusvahelise koostöö valdkonnas.

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30/12/2025

As we welcome the dawn of 2026, I extend my warmest greetings and heartfelt gratitude to all leaders of Universal Peace Federation worldwide, and to our dedicated Ambassadors for Peace. The year 2025 was highlighted by the successful culmination of World Summit 2025 which convened current and former heads of state, legislators, diplomats, scholars, religious leaders, and civil society leaders, from every continent. Under the theme “Contemporary Challenges to World participants addressed global issues ranging from conflict resolution and climate change to sustainable development and women’s leadership. World Summit 2025 stands as a pivotal foundation upon which we now build our next steps.

On January 1st, we unite in observing two significant s vision. They affirm that beyond nationality, ethnicity, or creed, the human family shares a common moral destiny shaped by our capacity to serve, forgive, and uplift one another. We hope that the year 2026 reminds us that peace is a daily responsibility, to be cultivated in every community and sustained through every relationship.

In a meaningful affirmation of the spirit of service, the United Nations General Assembly has proclaimed 2026 as the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development (IVY). It is a global call to action, urging all sectors of society to elevate volunteerism as a vital force in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals. IVY aligns closely with SDG 17 and with UPF’s longstanding commitment to partnerships through initiatives such as the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP), including collaboration with organizations such as the African Union, the European Union, the Community of Sahel-Saharan States (CENSAD), and the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC). IVY recognizes volunteers as indispensable partners in building a more just and sustainable world; from alleviating poverty and protecting the environment to advancing education and public health. UPF stands ready to amplify this momentum through its global network.

At the heart of UPF’s founding ethos is the principle of “living for the sake of others” as the highest expression of leadership. As we enter the International Year of Volunteers, I encourage every UPF region and Ambassador for Peace to initiate or expand community service projects, whether in humanitarian relief, educational outreach, or environmental stewardship, to transform compassion into action. By offering our time and talents in service, we give life to what UPF founders described as true love: the understanding that our own fulfillment is inseparable from the well-being of others. In doing so, we affirm that lasting peace is built upon selfless service and genuine care.

Dr. Hak Ja Han consistently reminds us to sustain an unwavering hope and uphold UPF as a global moral compass, a parental presence for the world, offering a clear and uplifting vision even amid uncertainty. Guided by the founders’ example, we affirm universal spiritual values, honor the sanctity of family, and promote forgiveness and cooperation among all people. UPF’s guiding principles of interdependence, mutual prosperity, and universal values will continue to find tangible expression through our initiatives in 2026.

Across Asia, the Americas, Africa, Oceania, Europe, and the Middle East, our regional conferences will convene Ambassadors for Peace alongside government and civil society partners to develop concrete, values-based strategies for peacebuilding. At the same time, our interreligious efforts, anchored in the Interreligious Association for Peace and Development (IAPD), will intensify. In a world where misunderstanding among faiths too often fuels division, UPF will persist in bringing religious leaders and believers of all traditions together in a spirit of mutual respect, shared responsibility, and common purpose.

Finally, on behalf of the Universal Peace Federation, I extend my deepest appreciation to our partners, donors, and volunteers for your steadfast dedication throughout 2025. As we turn the page to 2026, let us do so with renewed hope, determination, and solidarity. Founded over twenty years ago on a promise to help usher in a world of peace, UPF continues to carry that promise forward, alive in the hearts and actions of each one of us.

Happy New Year to you and your families. May our collective efforts in the year ahead bring ever greater unity and harmony to the one human family we are privileged to serve.

Dr. Tageldin Hamad

Chairman, Universal Peace Federation

09/12/2025

Human Dignity at the Heart of Our Common Future
Universal Peace Federation statement for Human Rights Day, 10 December 2025
On 10 December the international community marks Human Rights Day, commemorating the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations General Assembly in Paris in 1948 as General Assembly Resolution 217 A. The Declaration set out, for the first time, a common standard of fundamental rights and freedoms for all people and has inspired a wide body of international human rights treaties and standards, becoming a foundation for contemporary international law and cooperation. In 2025 the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights focuses on the theme “Our Everyday Essentials,” underlining that equality, justice, freedom and dignity must shape not only institutions and laws but also daily choices, relationships and digital spaces.
Human Rights Day concludes the annual 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, a global campaign that runs from 25 November to 10 December and calls for the elimination of violence against women and girls. This year, the United Nations system, including the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) and partners highlight the urgent need to “Unite to End Digital Violence against All Women and Girls,” affirming that online harassment, image-based abuse and technology-facilitated coercion are forms of violence that must be prevented and addressed with the same seriousness as violence in physical spaces.
The Universal Peace Federation (UPF), an NGO in General Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council, joins the United Nations family and all partners in renewing commitment to the protection and promotion of human rights for every person. Our founders, Dr. Hak Ja Han and Dr. Sun Myung Moon, consistently taught that authentic peace rests on respect for human dignity that flows from a universal divine source, and that all people ultimately belong to one human family.
The 2030 Agenda, particularly SDG 16, affirms that sustainable development must be grounded in universal respect for human rights, the rule of law, justice, equality and non-discrimination, while pledging to leave no one behind. From its inception, the Universal Peace Federation has translated the principles of human dignity and interdependence into concrete initiatives. Through the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace, UPF convenes lawmakers from diverse parties and nations to discuss legislation that strengthens the rule of law, protects freedom of conscience and belief and advances good governance.
UPF programs in interreligious dialogue through the Interreligious Association for Peace and Development (IAPD), peace education, and humanitarian service are rooted in ethical and spiritual renewal. Educational initiatives for youth and students through the International Association of Youth and Students for Peace (IAYSP) strengthen responsibility and respect for diversity, supporting more resilient communities.
On this Human Rights Day, the Universal Peace Federation encourages governments, international organizations and all stakeholders to reaffirm the universality and interdependence of human rights. The Universal Peace Federation encourages states and international organizations to strengthen national human rights institutions, uphold the independence of the judiciary and protect civic space so that human rights defenders, journalists, women leaders and youth activists can work without fear. It also encourages greater cooperation to address emerging challenges such as artificial intelligence, surveillance technologies and digital platforms in ways that safeguard privacy, freedom of expression, equality and the security of women and girls in all spaces.
We encourage UPF Ambassadors for Peace, including political, religious, academic, media and civil society leaders in every region, to use their influence to promote a culture of human rights grounded in moral responsibility and service. We invite young leaders to take roles in defending human dignity, challenging discrimination and hate speech, and building bridges across lines of religion, ethnicity, gender and generation.
We recognize that the foundation for human rights is the understanding that every person carries inherent worth. As Dr. Hak Ja Han has often reminded us, peace is possible when we see one another not as strangers or rivals but as members of one human family who share a common origin and a shared future. UPF therefore reaffirms its vision of a world where all people live as one family under God, in societies that honor human dignity, uphold justice, protect the vulnerable and cultivate a culture of service and mutual care.
Dr. Tageldin Hamad
President, Universal Peace Federation

09/12/2025

Accompanying Sudan on the Long Road to Peace
Statement of the Universal Peace Federation on the Evolving Crisis in Sudan
In September 2025 the Universal Peace Federation issued the message "From Forgotten to Forefront" to draw the world’s attention to the immense suffering of the Sudanese people. Since then the armed conflict that began on 15 April 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces has only intensified and spread into new regions. United Nations sources and humanitarian organizations now estimate that at least forty thousand people have been killed, more than twelve million have been displaced inside and outside Sudan, and tens of millions require humanitarian assistance with many facing acute food insecurity and risk of famine. In April 2025 the London conference on Sudan, hosted in the United Kingdom and co chaired with France, pledged additional resources for the United Nations humanitarian response plan, yet that plan remains less than half funded and aid convoys still struggle to reach people who are trapped by fighting or insecurity.
On 12 September 2025 the United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted resolution 2791 (2025), which renewed the sanctions regime and arms embargo established under resolution 1591 (2005) concerning the situation in Darfur and extended the mandate of the Panel of Experts until October 2026. These developments underline both the gravity of the crisis and the continued responsibility of the international community to act.
For the Universal Peace Federation, founded by Dr. Hak Ja Han and late Dr. Sun Myung Moon, the war in Sudan is not a distant tragedy but a deeply human test of our shared responsibility. Their vision has always stressed that genuine security begins in homes where children are protected, in local communities where neighbours look after one another, and in societies where diversity of ethnicity and belief is approached with respect and reverence. The violence that has torn apart Khartoum, Darfur, Kordofan and other regions has also torn apart these everyday bonds of trust. On 14 November 2025 the United Nations Human Rights Council held a special session on the human rights situation in and around El Fasher and adopted resolution S 38/1, requesting the Independent International Fact Finding Mission for the Sudan to conduct an urgent inquiry into alleged violations of international law in that area. When hospitals, schools and places of worship are attacked or left without supplies, when families are forced to flee and children are separated from their parents, the moral fabric of society is wounded in ways that will endure long after any ceasefire unless healing and reconciliation begin now.
On 6 November 2025 the Rapid Support Forces announced that they would accept a humanitarian ceasefire proposal backed by the United States and co-sponsored by Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates and expressed willingness to engage in broader talks, although the Sudanese Armed Forces have not yet endorsed that proposal and fighting continues across the country. The Universal Peace Federation therefore calls on all states with influence in Sudan to coordinate their efforts, to uphold international humanitarian and human rights law, to halt the flow of weapons into the conflict and to ensure that diplomatic initiatives place the safety and dignity of Sudanese communities at their centre.
Within this wider effort the Universal Peace Federation will continue to work through its global network of Ambassadors for Peace and its associations to support Sudanese led pathways out of violence. In countries that host Sudanese refugees and migrants, UPF chapters are encouraged to cooperate with local partners to assist displaced families, to support schooling and mentoring for children and young people, and to provide spaces where Sudanese community leaders, women, youth and religious figures can reflect together on the elements of a sustainable political settlement. UPF welcomes the engagement of parliamentarians of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP) who can help keep Sudan present in public awareness and encourage long term support for reconstruction once conditions allow. At the same time UPF invites faith leaders of the Interreligious Association for Peace and Development (IAPD) in every region to offer prayers, moral encouragement and practical help for the people of Sudan, bearing in mind that every act of generosity, every bridge of understanding and every word that affirms the equal worth of all people weakens the logic of war.
Looking ahead, the task is not only to silence the guns but to nurture a Sudan in which every child can grow up without fear and every community can contribute to the life of the nation in safety and with a voice that is heard. This aspiration is closely related to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and in particular to the goals that address hunger, health, education and peaceful and inclusive societies. The Universal Peace Federation stands ready to cooperate with all partners who seek just and lasting solutions for Sudan and for the wider region, so that the courage and endurance of its people can finally be met with safety, opportunity and a future of shared flourishing.
Dr. Tageldin Hamad
President, Universal Peace Federation

09/12/2025

UPF Statement on the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration
The United Nations declared 2021 to 2030 the Decade on Ecosystem Restoration through General Assembly resolution 73/284, asking UNEP and FAO to lead a global effort to prevent, halt and reverse ecosystem degradation. This work supports the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, especially Goals 13, 14, 15, 2 and 6. The Decade highlights large-scale World Restoration Flagships, showing how restoring damaged forests, wetlands, farmlands and coasts is essential for climate stability, biodiversity and human security.
The Universal Peace Federation approaches this Decade through its founding principles: humanity as one family under God, the moral and spiritual nature of every person, the family as the first school of care, and the belief that living for the sake of others opens the way to reconciliation. These values naturally extend to responsibility for land and water, and encourage cooperation among governments, communities and faith traditions.
Across regions, the world is already testing restoration at scale. The Great Green Wall aims to restore one hundred million hectares across the Sahel. The Bonn Challenge has mobilized pledges to recover vast areas of degraded forest land. The Green Belt Movement in Kenya has planted tens of millions of trees and strengthened watershed protection. Global institutions such as the Global Environment Facility and IUCN support countries in developing restoration strategies rooted in local realities.
Projects connected with UPF and its founders also contribute to this work. In the Pantanal wetlands of Paraguay, the Leda Project has transformed an abandoned riverside area into a small community that practices sustainable agriculture and respects the delicate wetland ecology. At Lake Baikal in the Russian Federation, young volunteers have spent two decades maintaining trails, supporting environmental education and cleaning sensitive shoreline areas.
UPF’s recognition of environmental leadership is reflected in the Sunhak Peace Prize, which honored former President Anote Tong of Kiribati for bringing global attention to rising seas and the dignity of climate affected communities, and Wanjira Mathai of Kenya for advancing African landscape restoration. UPF’s Leadership and Good Governance Award likewise recognized Pawan Chamling, former Chief Minister of Sikkim, for guiding India’s first fully organic state.
As the Decade continues, the Universal Peace Federation calls on governments, civil society, youth and faith communities to make restoration a practical priority. Caring for forests, rivers, oceans and soils is a concrete way to care for one another and to build a future in which people and nature can thrive side by side.
Dr. Tageldin Hamad
President, Universal Peace Federation

09/12/2025

Strengthening Communities Through Volunteer Action
Official Statement of the Universal Peace Federation on the International Day of Volunteers 5 December 2025
Every year on 5 December the international community marks International Volunteer Day, established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1985 to recognize the contribution of volunteers to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In 2025 this observance takes place under the theme “Every Contribution Matters” and coincides with the global launch of the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development in 2026 (Res. A/RES/78/127). In this context the Universal Peace Federation affirms that well-organized volunteer engagement helps advance the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and supports ongoing cooperation among individuals and communities amid complex humanitarian, social, and environmental challenges.
Service has been central in the vision taught by UPF co-founders Dr. Hak Ja Han and Dr. Sun Myung Moon, who underlined that genuine social progress depends on people seeing one another as members of a single human family under God. Volunteer work makes that insight concrete by inviting individuals to cross lines of culture and belief and by building practical habits of responsibility within families and local communities. In this spirit the founders initiated organizations such as the International Relief Friendship Foundation (IRFF) and Religious Youth Service (RYS), which from the mid-1980s onward organized international projects that combined interreligious learning with hands-on assistance. The first Religious Youth Service project, held in the Philippines in 1986, brought young people of different faiths together to support community development, and later projects included environmental work and school rehabilitation in locations such as the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Australia, and Nepal. In 1999, Religious Youth Service returned to the Philippines, holding “World Peace Through Inter-Religious Community Service” projects in Manila, Batangas City and Bauan, with volunteers from across Southeast Asia.
In the aftermath of the 2011 tsunami in northern Japan, Youth Ambassadors for Peace of UPF collaborated with Christian Disaster Response and local volunteer networks to assist shelters and clear damaged homes in Ishinomaki and coastal communities near Matsushima.
Another example is the Religious Youth Service “Leadership Through Service” project that helped rebuild communities in Pokhara, Nepal, following the April 2015 earthquake, in which young volunteers from several nations assisted with repairs and educational activities in affected districts. In parallel, UPF Nepal and its partners distributed tents, rice, and other basic items to families, supported memorial events, and helped mobilize resources for longer term recovery, including substantial donations for relief and reconstruction.
Through the International Relief Friendship Foundation and Women’s Federation for World Peace, volunteers have also contributed to humanitarian efforts after major disasters, including reconstruction support in Haiti following the 2010 earthquake and relief campaigns associated with later emergencies in Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the southern United States.
In December 2024 UPF Sri Lanka, together with the International Association of Youth and Students for Peace (IAYSP) and Religious Youth Service and supported by donors in Singapore, delivered food aid to 250 families affected by flooding in Mullaitivu following Cyclone Fengal. In 2024 UPF Europe and the Middle East partnered with Project CURE to support the delivery of medical supplies to hospitals in Palestine, building on the initiative of UPF Israel and earlier coordination with Palestinian Authority representatives and Project CURE leadership. In April 2025 UPF Lebanon, with support from IRFF Germany and in cooperation with the municipality of Chiyah, distributed large food boxes to 64 families in Beirut who had been severely affected by regional instability.
In the wider international context the Universal Peace Federation expresses appreciation for the work of global volunteer networks whose values resonate with community responsibility and mutual support. These include the United Nations Volunteers programme, which works with governments and UN entities to integrate volunteerism into the SDGs, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, whose volunteers are often among the first to respond in emergencies, and organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, whose community-based construction initiatives expand access to adequate housing. Their experience provides an important reference point as the world enters the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development in 2026 and seeks to recognize and measure the contribution of volunteers in national development planning.
In this spirit the Universal Peace Federation encourages Ambassadors for Peace of UPF, national and local chapters, partner organizations in our wider movement, and youth leaders to mark this International Volunteer Day by planning a clear sequence of service activities from now through the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development in 2026. A practical goal can be for each chapter to organize at least one community service project in the coming months, in cooperation with civil society and public institutions, focusing on needs such as support for older persons, tutoring and mentoring for children and youth, environmental cleanups, or assistance for persons with disabilities. When people of different generations, cultures, and beliefs work side by side to assist neighbours in need, they give tangible expression to the idea that humankind is meant to live as one family under God.
In offering this message, the Universal Peace Federation expresses gratitude to volunteers in every setting and commits itself to continued cooperation with the United Nations system, governments, and civil society so that volunteerism can make a sustained contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals in the years ahead.
Dr. Tageldin Hamad
President
Universal Peace Federation

09/12/2025

Serving People and Planet – 100 Days of Harmony and Hope
In Week 7 (December 5–11) of UPF’s 100 Days of Harmony and Hope campaign, the focus is on contributions to people and the planet. This theme is supported by global observances such as International Volunteer Day, World Soil Day, and International Mountain Day, as designated by the United Nations. These observances align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Agenda 2030, particularly goals related to climate action and social integration.
UPF’s co-founders, Dr. Hak Ja Han and the late Dr. Sun Myung Moon, emphasized that societies depend on individuals who act beyond self-interest. One historical example during this week was the December 6, 1991 meeting between Dr. Moon and President Kim Il Sung in Pyongyang. Dr. Moon, who had been imprisoned in a North Korean labor camp from 1948 until his release in 1950, met with Kim Il Sung to initiate dialogue. As reported in the contemporary North Korean press, the meeting conveyed that “the only power that can achieve national reunification is true love.” North Korean media outlets covered the visit as a signal of peaceful engagement across ideological divides. The meeting led to cultural exchanges and humanitarian efforts.
On December 9, 1969, the Korean Cultural Foundation was established to promote traditional arts and cultural exchange. It later became the institutional foundation for the Little Angels folk ballet and served as an early predecessor to International Association of Arts and Culture for Peace (IAACP), laying the groundwork for peacebuilding through cultural diplomacy.
On December 5, 1971, UPF founder began their third world speaking tour, a major international outreach initiative that lasted until May 8, 1972. The tour commenced with their arrival in Tokyo, Japan. On December 11, they arrived in Los Angeles, continuing to Toronto the following day.
On December 9, 1975, Dr. Moon received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Ricker College, a liberal arts institution located in Houlton, Maine, USA. This recognition came following the success of his Day of Hope speaking tour in the USA.
Also on December 7, 1995, Dr. Hak Ja Han concluded her “True Family and I” world speaking tour, which had taken her across 16 nations in Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania, and Canada. Over the course of several weeks, she addressed audiences in major cities, presenting a vision of peace rooted in strong family ethics, mutual respect among religions, and shared global responsibility. Thousands attended programs focused on family development, social progress, and reconciliation.
On December 5, 2020, a Rally of Hope marked the anniversary of the World Clergy Leadership Conference, emphasizing interreligious cooperation in public service. Held online with over one million global participants, the rally featured Christian, Muslim, Sikh, and Jewish leaders calling for unity amid global division. Dr. Han’s keynote urged America to reclaim its founding spiritual ideals and highlighted the role of clergy in guiding humanity toward a God-centered future.
On December 5, 2021, the Prayer Rally for the Salvation of Our Homeland and the Realization of a Heavenly Unified Korea was held at Cheongshim Peace World Center. Over one million participants joined worldwide via broadcast, with faith leaders from 157 countries offering interfaith prayers. The program featured a unity water ceremony, video messages, and cultural performances, including the Little Angels children's folk ballet. Dr. Hak Ja Han emphasized the global spiritual responsibility to support Korean reunification, and leaders such as Paula White and Goodluck Jonathan expressed support for the rally’s vision.
The UPF Founders taught that peaceful societies begin with family values applied to broader communities. The principle of “one family under God” links spiritual identity with social responsibility. As the world marks the 80th anniversary of the United Nations in 2025 and reflects on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, UPF affirms its support for dignity, equality, and dialogue through action. Volunteerism is not just charitable engagement; it is a framework for addressing local and global challenges.
UPF calls on its chapters to carry out volunteer-driven projects that reinforce environmental stewardship and humanitarian relief through interfaith efforts. We encourage all Ambassadors for Peace of UPF and partner organizations to join or initiate local actions during Week 7: host clean-ups and environmental campaigns, involve youth in Peace Road walks and IAYSP-led programs, and support interfaith or family-based volunteer events.
With the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development (2026) designated by the UN General Assembly, Week 7 offers an opportunity to prepare meaningful contributions for the year ahead.

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