Approach to Peacebuilding
Advancing a Movement for Peace based on the
Vision of One Family under God
A peace-building vision rooted in universal principles and values is an essential foundation for peace. Such a framework for peace can advance new avenues for track-two diplomacy that fully engages the value-generating institutions of civil society.
K-Wave Inspires a New Generation for Korean Reunfication
In 2015, an unprecedented project was launched, using Korean popular culture to engage younger generations around the world on the issue of Korean reunification – the New Era Unification Campaign. Kim Hyung-suk, a well-known Korean composer, took up the...
Building Peace Starts with “Us” not “Them”
When confronting the challenges that impact our everyday lives, from global issues of peace and development, to local work of community development and social cohesion, all too often the approach is framed in an “us” vs “them” framework. Yet, it is this...
International Day of Nonviolence: Remembering the Korean March 1 Independence Movement
International Day of Nonviolence is commemorated every year on the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, October 2, in celebration of his contributions to humanity in promoting nonviolent social action. Leaders like Gandhi have prompted global movements that have awakened...
Reconciliation through a Vision of One Family under God
The vision of One Family under God has been inspiring faith, community and cultural leaders around the world to seek out solutions towards a peaceful and prosperous future. The following is a simple, but substantial example that reflects the change of...
Schools Build Peace through Character and Creativity
Select schools in Uganda have been chosen to implement a curriculum which, in a complement to promoting academic excellence, helps to cultivate peace and community building skills. The Global Peace Foundation Uganda has been implementing the Character and...
3 Ways You Can Advance Peace
On September 21st, the International Day of Peace is observed around the world, devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace both within and among all nations and people. Wherever we are — at work, school, or especially at home — we have the power to contribute to a...
An Africa-Led Renaissance
Read Dr. Hyun Jin P. Moon's full speech delivered at the Global Peace Leadership Conference in Kampala, Uganda under the theme, “Moral and Innovative Leadership: New Models for Peace and Development,” on August 1-2, 2018, where he highlights the...
Africa is a Continent Vibrant with Possibilities
Read Dr. Hyun Jin P. Moon's full speech delivered at the Global Peace Leadership Conference in Kampala, Uganda under the theme, “Moral and Innovative Leadership: New Models for Peace and Development,” on August 1-2, 2018, where he highlights the...
A Lesson from Nelson Mandela’s Contribution to Peace
"Our human compassion binds us one to the other as human beings who have learnt how to turn our common suffering into hope for the future." - Nelson Mandela The 2018 Nelson Mandela International Day on July 18 marks the 100th year anniversary of Nelson...