Importance of Family
Let us take a moment and think about family. First and foremost, the family is universal. Regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality and religion we are all members of families. Secondly, the family represents the most intimate of human relationships. We use familial...
In Honor of UN Peacekeeping Day and Memorial Day in America
This week the United States is remembering members of its armed forces that paid the ultimate price. The UN also commemorates its Peacekeeping forces' commitment “to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war.” These brave men and women gave their lives not...
Some Lessons from Horseback Riding
I have been riding horses since I was a young boy, and I continue to learn many profound lessons from horseback riding. Recently I’ve had some time to ride horses with my children. Here are two lessons on leadership that we learned. You can lie to yourself but you...
Mother Candelas Camarero Recognized with “Living for the Sake of Others” Award
In May 5, 2012, Mother Candelas Camarero received Global Peace Foundation-Paraguay’s annual “Living for the Sake of Others” award. Every year the award is presented to unsung women heroes of Paraguay. Their exemplary and often...
Dream Big
I’ve had the privilege to engage with youth around the world. There is something in the youth, regardless of where they are from that inspires me to invest – they dream big. They are looking forward to the life ahead of them. Fears and inhibitions from the past do...
Cultivating Alto Paraguay
I see the Chaco region as a place of untapped natural and human potential. I am confident that in the near future we will see it generate significant models and precedents that will contribute to the development of the rest of Paraguay and Latin America. Alto Paraguay...
Dr. Moon’s Address at Media Ethics Conference in Paraguay 2012
May 9, 2012 — May 10, 2012Asuncion, Paraguay Dr. Moon spoke at a media conference jointly sponsored by the Global Peace Festival Foundation, the Paraguayan think-tank, “Patria Sonada,” the United Press International (UPI), and the hemispheric media organization,...
Women and Peacebuilding
Yesterday, May 10, my wife spoke at the 4th Annual Global Peace Festival Foundation awards ceremony in Paraguay. This year we recognized outstanding women peace leaders. The event and her address reaffirmed that peace needs the involvement of such exemplary women....
Asuncion Declaration
In 2010, I was in Asuncion, Paraguay for the first Latin American Global Peace Leadership Conference. At the conclusion of the conference, participants issued and ratified the Asuncion Declaration. It was a historic milestone that laid the ground for continued...
Celebrating Mother’s Day
Every one of us has been blessed with a mother. I want to recognize the mothers of the world for their selfless investment in giving life and raising the next generation of humanity. A mother carries her children in her womb for nine months. Literally, her body is...
The Latin American Precedent: Setting New Models of Development
Latin America has a great opportunity. The global financial meltdown in 2008 brought to question traditional models of development and opened exploration for alternative examples. I believe Latin America is poised to lead the way in generating new balanced and...
Dr. Jun Sook Moon speaks at Annual “Living for the Sake of Others” Awards in Paraguay
In May 5, 2012, Dr. Jun Sook Moon, Chairwoman of Global Peace Women spoke at the annual "Living for the Sake of Others" Awards in Paraguay. The award recognizes women who have contributed to Paraguayan society through public office, service, education and advocacy....