L'excursion global de paix 2009

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Tokyo, Japon—le 28 février

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Plus de 20000 personnes sont venues a la Saitama Super Arena pour célébrer la vision d'un famille sous Dieu

Rev. Dr. Walter Fauntroy, leader des droits civiques en les Etats-Unis

Prières interconfessionnelles des chefs religieux ouvrant la manifestation


Le Japon doit embrasser cette vision et se tenir sur une plate-forme du monde en tant que chef avec la puissance morale et spirituelle de changer le monde.

Hyun Jin Moon


L'assistance entière s'associe à chanter l'hymne global de paix, « où la paix commence » par l'aide d'un des plus grands écrans du karaoke du monde !


Moscou, Russie - 1er mars


locuteurs principaux Dr. Katsumi Ohtsuka et Dr. Oleg Mironov adressant la conférence internationale de conduite sur « une nouvelle philosophie de paix »

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Dr. Vladimir Petrovsky, sécrétaire général UPF Russie souhaite la bienvenue à des orateurs; Divertissement des élèves de M. & ; Mlle University Pageant »

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Manille, Philippines - 4 mars


Ouverture de l'excursion globale de paix aux Philippines

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initiatique de paix de Mindanao en session spéciale à la chambre des représentants de Philippines


L'initiative de paix de Mindanao est soutenue par les groupes de Département d'Éducation et de foi voulant apporter le nouvel espoir à la province

préoccupée.


Kuala Lumpur, Malaisie - 9 mars



Students from 11 Universities in Kuala Lumpur registerin support of the “Power of 10 Cents” Peace Tour in Malaysia

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La campagne de « puissance de la 10 cents » a encouragé les enfants et la jeunesse partout Malaisie à donner juste 10 cents par jour pour aider des

enfants à Gaza


Remarques préliminaires par l'invité de l'honneur, Datin Paduka Seri Rosmah Mansor

Dr. Lek Thaveetermsakul, Le co-président de l‘FPU-Asie, fait le discours de paix


La danse de paon a exécuté par Sri Saraswathi Devi Bharathalaya


Taïpeh, Taiwan - 6 mars


Une grande foule se réunit dans « l'hôtel grand » à Taïpeh

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(L) L'accueil remarque de Raphael Gamsou, ISECO de représentant

Les remarques de l'organisateur de Dr. Po Ya Chang, président, UPF Taiwan


Dr. Hyun Jin Moon rencontre le Président Ma Ying-Jeou, avec des chefs du yuan législatif et fournit l'exposé d'orientation


Tirana, Albania — March 13


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The Global Peace Tour in Albania included a service project with the city of Tirana, and an international leadership conference

The Global Peace Tour keynote event with Dr. Yong Cheol Song

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Berlin, Germany — March 14


At rally at the Brandenburg Gate where Muslims, Jews, Christians, and other religions called upon their respective followers to work together for peace.

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A series of projects and events with the theme “Perspectives for Peace for the 21st Century” was organized by UPF-Germany in Berlin.


AFP Awards for Pastor of the Africa Ecumenical Church, Lolowengo Botembe, and Janet Shiferaw, director of the Babylon House intercultural centre.


Den Haag, Netherlands—March 15


Jhr. dr. P.A.C. Beelaerts van Blokland spoke about an Exploration into Peace.

Sufi Peace Choir; Inviting people to attend the event; ILC Seminar

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Riga, Latvia — March 17


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(T) Dr Arcady Voitsish, President of the Baltic International Academy, (R) Dr. Ohtsuka reads the Peace Message, translated by Vadim Bolshakov

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Speakers (Left) Dr. Leonce Bojars, President of UPF Latvia;

(R) Dr Evgeniy Kopitov, President ,Transport & Communications University

Kiev, Ukraine — March 19


Among the VIPS in attendance were the former Prime Minister, the Head of Department on Nationalities and Religion, and the First President of the Ukraine

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(L) Opening Remarks from H. E. Leonid Kravchuk, First President of Ukraine.

(R) New Ambassadors for Peace / Dr. Ohtsuka’s keynote address.

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Chisinau, Moldova — March 21


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(L) Dr Ohtsuka, Armenian Peace Activist , Vazgen Oganesyen, Ronald Koonce (R) Viorel Albu of the UNDP presenting his views at the Summit section

Almaty, Kazakhstan — March 11


In Alma-Aty, Kazakhstan, UPF Chair Dr. Artur Artemyev, and Konstantin Krylov from Russia address an intimate gathering of Ambassadors for Peace.

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Beirut, Lebanon — March 23


Sessions in Beirut on improved relationships among faith leaders, Meeting with the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Ambassador for Peace Award

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(T) Ambassador for Peace Awards for Lebanese Students(L) The Children’s Art Exhibition, (R) UPF Volunteers from Japan

Meeting members of Parliament, Music provided by Escape, Nicolas El Osta, and Vibrations; Leading Lebanese Ambassadors for Peace; Peace Arts

Contest


Thomas Schellen (R) and Taj Hamad (L) introduce the winners of the Art Competition. The top prize is a four week tour to Japan this summer.


Paris, France — March 31


The UPF Team arrives at UNESCO

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H.E. Ms. Tadelech Haile-Mikael, Ambassador of Ethiopia and Permanent Delegate to UNESCO


Prof. Jacques Barrat speaks on the UN’s need for an improved response to globalization


Enthusiastic Applause from a full house at the UNESCO HQ event


Dr. Thomas Walsh, UPF Secretary General, calls for the healing of the human family.


Dr. Chung Hwan Kwak delivers the keynote address “One Family Under God”


Rome, Italy — April 1


The Peace Tour event was held in a conference hall at the Italian National Parliament

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(L) Senator Albertina Soliani speaks on human rights(R) Dr. Yong Cheol Song, Chair of UPF Europe


The audience listens as Dr. Chung Hwan Kwak delivers the keynote address


Dr. Chung Hwan Kwak speaking in the Parliament Chamber


Dr. Chung Hwan Kwak with newly appointed Ambassadors for Peace in Rome


London, England — April 2


“New Vision Amid Economic Crisis” packed the House of Commons largest committee room

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(L) Frank Kantor, UK Churches Joint Issue Team, prepares to call faith communities to partnership



L to R: Lord Tarsem King; Ruth Tanner, War on Want; Nick Dearden, Jubilee Debt Campaign


The audience carefully considers presentations from Imam Umar Ahmed and Imam Dr Abduljalil Sajid

Oslo, Norway—March 17th


A vibrant and multicultural audience assembles for the Global Peace Tour in Oslo, Norway

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UPF Volunteers in Norway; Leadership seminar; Pres. Song with Mr. Pal Arne Davidsen of the Progress Party

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Stockholm, Sweden—March 18th


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Listening to Karin Wiking, Mother Teresa Mission; New AFPs, Entertainment from Angela Aku Tarras-Wahlberg.

(R) Parvez Mansoor, Sweden’s Muslim Council(L) Maynard Gerber, Cantor, Stockholm Synagogue

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Brno, Czech Republic—March 11th


(L) Address from former MP Eva Kanturkova; Panel (R) Group Photo; Entertainment.

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Scenes from the International Leadership Conference in Brno, a joint Czech and Slovakia UPF Project.


Budapest, Hungary—March 12th

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The audience included current and former members of parliament and the Hungarian Global Peace Council

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Scenes from the International Leadership Conference and Peace Tour event in Budapest, Hungary.


Brussels, Belgium—March 16th

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Speakers, entertainers, audience and a call to prayer at the Peace Tour Event in Brussels, Belgium

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New Ambassadors for Peace; keynote speaker, other presentations on the economic crisis and peace


Copenhagen, Denmark—March 28th

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The “Peace Beyond Borders” symposium at a Copenhagen Community Center

From left: Ahmet Demir, Youth Consultant; Margrethe Wivel, Copenhagen City Council;Father Joe Toms

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Phnom Penh, Cambodia—March 31


Over 850 participants, including a delegation of Buddhist monks, filled the hall to overflowing.

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(L) H.E. Min Khin from the Ministry of Religion(R) Masumi F. Schmittat, UPF-Cambodia

H.E. Ton Sa Im, Under Secretary of State for the Ministry of Education


The Global Peace Festival theme song, “Where Peace Begins” was translated into Khmer


Geneva, Switzerland — April 3


The Conference at the Palais des Nations was sponsored by the Mission of Indonesia

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(T) Dr. William McComish at the Interfaith Panel;(B) Remarks from Mayor Pagani; Dr. Kwak’s address



(L) UPF’s Heiner Handschin with HE Makarim Wibisono(R) Muslim and Jewish leaders on a panel.


(L) Panel session for the discussion on a UN Interreligious Council(R) Dr. Thomas Walsh (B) The Interfaith Youth Panel.

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Vienna, Austria — April 8


Brasilia, Brazil — April 9


Tashkent, Uzbekistan — April 10


Asunción, Paraguay — April 12


Yerevan, Armenia — April 25


Spiritual

L'excursion global de paix 2009