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Over the next few months, three major events will be hosted by the Global Peace Foundation. Dr. Moon will be traveling to Nigeria, Philippines and Malaysia to attend the upcoming Global Peace Leadership Conferences and Festivals as well as the annual Global Peace Convention.

Here is a snapshot of the events.

Global Peace Leadership Conference – Abuja, Nigeria

November 7-9, 2013

The GLOBAL PEACE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE in Abuja is themed: “Moral and Innovative Leadership: Building Sustainable Peace for a Prosperous Future. Nigeria has been blessed with natural resources such as oil and soil, but also with a richly diverse people. However, religious and tribal tensions have posed a formidable challenge to the developing nation.  This Leadership Conference will call for moral and innovative leaders from across Africa who will forge networks transcending traditional barriers to move the continent forward.

The following outcomes are projected:

• Build a coalition of peacemakers beyond religious, political, social, and ethnic/tribal differences to promote regional and national unity, integration, and of a culture of peace;
• Present a new approach to peace-building and development transcending economic, political and diplomatic strategies, and grounded in shared spiritual and ethical values;
• Promote ‘whole-person’ education that can empower youths to develop character and good citizenship as a society’s most valuable resource;
• Advance a Pan-African agenda for sustainable peace and development.
• Launch of an AFRICAN LEADERSHIP MISSION on peacebuilding, young leadership and service.

Global Peace Festival, Nigeria

09-Nov-2013

At the close of the Global Peace Leadership Conference, GPF and its partners will host a major celebration of Africa’s rich diversity and offer a common platform for cooperation and co-prosperity.

The GLOBAL PEACE FESTIVAL Celebration will be on November 9 at the Eagle Square with the theme ‘One Family Under God: Celebrating our Unity in Diversity.’ A signature initiative of the Global Peace Foundation, Global Peace Festivals since 2007 have drawn more than a million peace-minded citizens from different cultures and backgrounds on six continents, advancing principles of service to others, interfaith collaboration, and support for strengthened family values as a building block of a peaceful society.

Global Peace Leadership Conference – Manila, Philippines

20-Nov-2013 to 22-Nov-2013

“Moral and Innovative Leadership: A platform for Sustainable Peace and Development.”

The GLOBAL PEACE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 2013 in the Philippines will focus on “Moral and Innovative Leadership: A platform for Sustainable Peace and Development.”

Global Peace Leadership Conference is a forum that addresses specific regional concerns and build consensus for political and community-based responses to poverty and conflict. GPF in Southeast Asia has made significant contributions to sustainable development and peace through its partnerships. This GPLC will highlight the progress made as well as address outstanding issues.

Global Peace Festival, Philippines

21-Nov-2013 to 21-Nov-2013
One World. One Family. One Celebration

GLOBAL PEACE FESTIVAL has grown into a worldwide movement engaging political and spiritual leaders, sports stars celebrities, and partnering organizations. In the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Kenya, and Nepal, the Global Peace Festival has won support of Christians, Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, and Indonesia peoples. It has also engaged government and civil society leaders in service and cultural events that have advanced respect for religious and ethnic differences.

This year, in celebration of the Global Peace Festival 2013 Philippines, the Global Peace Foundation will be convening at the close of the Global Peace Leadership Conference 2013 Philippines on November 22. The Festival celebrates “1World, 1 Family, 1 Celebration.”

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 Global Peace Convention

05-Dec-2013 to 08-Dec-2013

“Unity in Diversity: Building Social Cohesion for Sustainable Peace through Universal Aspirations, Principles and Values”

The GLOBAL PEACE CONVENTION (GPC) 2013, the annual convening of the Global Peace Foundation, which will take place from December 5–8 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – home to many faiths which form part of the rich tapestry of this vibrant Southeast Asian nation. This year’s theme, “Unity in Diversity: Building Social Cohesion for Sustainable Peace through Universal Aspirations, Principles and Values,” will engage world leaders from government, academia, business, the nonprofit sector and civil society in a unique, collaborative exchange.

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The following article appeared on 29-May-2013 | on www.globalpeace.org

Forum speakers clockwise from top left: Writer and activist Mr. Eddin Khoo ; Prof. Datin Dr. Azizan, Deputy Director General Institute Kefahaman Islam Malaysia; Mr.Kamarul Bahrin Haron, Executive Editor of Astro Awani; and forum moderator K. Puniamurthy of the University of Malaya.

KUALA LUMPUR—In the wake of unprecedented protests and racial tensions following the recent general elections, Global Peace Festival (GPF) Malaysia in partnership with University of Malaya and Projek Dialog organized a forum on May 23, 2013, to advance national unity and promote peace.

“After the election, there have been continuous negative sentiments and unfavorable issues created by various political and opinion leaders as well as the media,” said GPF Malaysia Chairman Tan Sri Datin Paduka Seri Hjh Zaleha Ismail. “This has caused concerns, uncertainties and even fear among Malaysians on the future and the direction our nation is heading toward.”

The forum, “Moving Forward: Dream of a Better Malaysia,” was the first of a GPF Dialogue Series that will focus on significant issues in contemporary Malaysia. The Dialogue Series will outline priorities that are important to the future of the nation, encourage respectful dialogue and engagement, and identify common aspirations and needs among all Malaysians.

Forum speakers clockwise from top left: Mr.Kamarul Bahrin Haron, Executive Editor of Astro Awani; Prof. Datin Dr. Azizan Baharuddin, Deputy Director General Institut Kefahaman Islam Malaysia; Writer and activist Mr.Eddin Khoo; and forum moderator K. Puniamurthy of the University of Malaya.

As a non-profit and non-partisan organization affiliated with Global Peace Foundation International and its program of peace-building, GPF Malaysia felt some urgency to create a forum to encourage higher perspectives and strengthen national solidarity based on a common aspiration for developing a united Malaysia for future generations.

“We hope that such forum will serve as a platform for positive voices to speak their minds and share their dreams while focusing on a more constructive deliberation and collective action, rather than pointing fingers to certain parties,” Tan Sri Ismail added.

Among the panelists participating in the forum were Prof. Datin Dr. Azizan Baharuddin, Institut Kefahaman Islam Malaysia’s Deputy Director-General; Fuad Rahmat, Managing Editor of Projek Dialog; entrepreneur Maverick Foo; cultural activist and writer Eddin Khoo; and Astro Awani Executive Editor Kamarul Bahrin Haron. K. Puniamurthy of the University of Malaya served as the forum moderator.

In addition to interactive dialogue between the audience and panelists, post-forum video interviews enabled participants to share their thoughts and dreams. The forum series will focus on multi-sector engagement with the government, private sector, and community leaders.

 

Panelists and audience engaged is spirited exchanges on Malaysian national unity.

Panelists and audience engaged is spirited exchanges on Malaysian national unity.

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