Celebrating the International Day of Conscience
The 73rd UN General Assembly unanimously adopted resolution A/RES/73/329 declaring April 5th the International Day of Conscience. The resolution, sponsored by the Kingdom of Bahrain, called on members states of the United Nations to build a “Culture of Peace with Love...
Making the World an Inter-tribal House: A Native American Perspective
Two groups, Native and Non-native, are part of a unique project to build cohesion and a model of peaceful reconciliation in Montana, an American state that is home to seven Native American nations. The Cross-Community Reconciliation pilot program initiated by Global...
Faith Leadership in Times of Crisis
[The] power of faith can be harnessed to inspire, guide, and motivate people to heal divisions, resolve conflicts, and build ethical societies. —Dr. Hyun Jin P. Moon (Korean Dream) More than ever, people are looking to faith leaders to seek out cues and clues on how...
Practical Peacebuilding: Why “One Family under God” Works
“We are all beings that come from one single creator; we are all members of one family under God. A self-evident truth that every human being—no matter what race, religion, tribe, nationality or socioeconomic status—every human being has fundamental human value...
A Vision to Transform Indonesia and the World to Peace: One Family under God
The vision of “one family under God” is not a distant utopian concept; it is a vision that has become very real in regions around the world. In Indonesia, it has inspired an ongoing movement of volunteers and residents to see their neighbors as family members despite...
A Vision Respects Diversity, Uniqueness, and Collaboration for the Common Good
“Our approach is not one-dimensional. Let me explain more about AKU. This is a civic movement. In other words, it is a collective effort of different religious groups, NGOs, charities, civil society, etc. working together. It also serves as a think tank for government...
Instilling Peace through One Family under God
“A virtuous family built on true love embodies the essence of what all people cherish, forming the basis for civil, ethical and prosperous societies.” —Dr. Junsook Moon (Uganda 2018) While leaders speak on global platforms and citizens rouse crowds to action in...
“One Family Under God” Bridges Castes in India
Global Peace Foundation has been building models of peacebuilding around the world, connecting people across race, nationality, religion and social divides to recognize shared values and invest in a future together. The "Smile" project in India is a developing model...
Howard Thurman and Lessons for Korean Reconciliation
While there are few direct links between the Korean Independence Movement and the U.S. Civil Rights Movement, the parallels between them are obvious. Both were movements in the struggle for freedom, responsibility, and self-determination. They worked in...