UPF Europe highlights of 2010 and preview of events and goals for 2011

PRESENTATION OVERVIEW 1. Highlights of 2010 (Europe & the World)

2. Preview of main events & goals for 2011 i) UPF International’s global goals ii) Proper balance between FFWPU & UPF in Europe iii) Importance & value of ILCs & ELCs iv) Developing National Peace Councils v) Developing work in the political area vi) Working with Heads of State & Government vii) Developing AfP understanding & involvement

1. HIGHLIGHTS OF 2010

ANNUAL REPORT 2010 www.upf.org/annualreport

SOME HIGHLIGHTS OF 2010 • The three “Abel UN” World Assemblies • Interfaith Assembly at the Cheon Bok Gung • Africa Day with the African Union • UN Interfaith Council Consultations • UN International Day of Peace • UPF Chair’s International Tour • Legacy of Peace Programs Worldwide • Service and Humanitarian Projects

NEW YORK, USA: The UPF Founders, Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Sun Myung Moon lighting the Peace Candles at the Opening of UPF Assembly 2010 in New York / Washington DC, the first of a series of three that went on to Las Vegas and Seoul.

World Assembly: New York

New York, USA: Representatives of the 194 nations of the “Abel UN” at the World Assembly. UPF has chapters in 150 nations, of which 81 held major events in 2010.

NEW YORK, USA: The UPF International Chairman, Rev. Hyung Jin Moon, speaks at the World Assembly 2010 in New York.

LAS VEGAS, USA: Signing of the “Abel UN Peace Proclamation” at the UPF World Assembly held at Caesar’s Palace, Las Vegas.

SEOUL, KOREA: Speakers at the third “Abel UN” World Assembly in Seoul included: H.E. Kessai Note (L), former President of the Marshall Islands, and Dr. Kook Jin Moon (R), Chairman of the Tongil Group, Korea.

SEOUL, KOREA: Religious leaders from the UPF Interfaith Assembly attending the World Peace Blessing, Sun Moon University, Cheonan, Korea

U.N.’S “DAY FOR AFRICA” Manhattan Centre, New York

NEW YORK, USA: UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon speaks at the African Union and UPF celebration of Africa Day 2010, held at the Manhattan Center.

NEW YORK, USA: UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the Ambassadors of 17 African nations celebrating 50 years of independence cutting a cake

LITTLE ANGELS 16 NATION WORLD TOUR

TAKES IN U.N. & 6 NATIONS IN EUROPE (France, Belgium, Holland, Luxembourg, UK & Greece)

UNITED NATIONS, NY: President of the UN General Assembly, H.E. Dr. Ali Abdussalam Treki (center), hosts the Little Angels dance troupe, led by Dr. Bo Hi Pak (L of Dr. Treki). The Little Angels toured the 16 nations that joined the UN forces during the Korean War.

WASHINGTON DC: The International Day of Peace 2010 celebration is hosted by the Embassy of Ghana. Around the world, more than 300,000 people participated with UPF in Day of Peace programs in 48 nations.

VIP SPEAKERS

UPF True Parents 2010 Founders, UPF International

UPF Rev. Hyung Jin Moon 2010 Chairman, UPF International

UPF Ban Ki-moon 2010 United Nations Secretary-General

MAJOR PROGRAMS

United Nations • UN International Day of Families • UN International Day of Peace • Other Commemorative Days • UN Week of Spirituality • Briefings of Mission Delegations • UPF Programs organized with UN Agencies

THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FAMILIES

UN International Day of Families Celebrations in 41 Nations

Strong family bonds can help reduce youth problems, crime, drug abuse, and the spread of diseases such as HIV/AIDS. In 2010, the UN focused upon the special challenges caused by migration.

International Day of Families: UN HQ

United Nations, NY: A Day of Families symposium to discuss the challenges posed by migration, to both migrant and non‐migrant families

International Day of Families: UN HQ

United Nations, NY: The Ambassadors of Sudan (left), Qatar (center), and Nepal (right) were among the high-level UN participants who cosponsored the event.

International Day of Families: Hungary

Budapest, Hungary: Parents and children work together to create a mural on the wall of a temporary residence facility for families.

International Day of Families: Japan

Tokyo, Japan: International couples talked about the challenges they face in being accepted by their relatives.

THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE

International Day of Peace Celebrations in 50 Nations

Each year UPF chapters and Ambassadors for Peace around the world join with UN agencies and with other NGOs in observations and celebrations of the International Day of Peace.

Day of Peace: Germany

Dusseldorf, Germany: Young organizers emphasize the Millennium Development Goals and taking action for peace.

Day of Peace: Italy

Monza, Italy: An interfaith prayer ceremony and procession to mark the

Other UN Commemorative Days UPF Programs Organized on 8 other UN Commemorative Days

1. World Water Day 2. World Environment Day 3. International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 4. International Youth Day 5. UN Day of Non‐violence 6. International Day of Tolerance UN Commemorative Days 7. World AIDS Day offer opportunities to 8. Human Rights Day develop partnerships and draw attention to shared concerns.

World Environment Day: UK

London, United Kingdom: Speakers at a symposium on World Environment Day, June 4, talked about a sense of interconnectedness to each other and the world around us.

Day of Non-Violence: Iceland

Reykjavik, Iceland: UPF representatives joined in a peace march in honor of Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday, October 2, celebrated as the UN Day of Non-violence.

UPF PROGRAMS ORGANIZED WITH VARIOUS UN AGENCIES

Programs with UN Agencies Programs Organized in Conjunction with 7 UN Agencies • UNICEF • UNESCO Partnerships among government • UN Information Centre organizations, intergovernmental • UN Environment Programme agencies, civil society, and faith‐ • UN High Commissioner for Refugees based organizations can help advance the Millennium • High Commissioner for the Development Goals. Reintegration of Ex‐combatants • UN Development Fund for Women

• Consultations • Assemblies • Religious Youth Service • Chairman’s Tours

Interreligious Council Consultations Consultations were held in 17 “World peace can be fully accomplished only when the wisdom nations to advance the and efforts of the world’s religious founder’s proposal for an leaders, who represent the internal concerns of the mind and conscience, Interreligious Council at the UN work cooperatively and respectfully with national leaders who have much practical wisdom and worldly experience.” ‐Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon August 18, 2000 at the United Nations

CHEONAN, KOREA: An interfaith consultation held at Sun Moon University discusses the challenges facing the creation of an interreligious council at the United Nations.

Interfaith Consultation: Austria

Vienna, Austria: Former Austrian Ambassador to Canada Dr. Walther Lichem speaks of the challenges of living in a society of neighbors from diverse backgrounds.

Interfaith Consultation: Switzerland

Geneva, Switzerland: Interreligious consultations during a conference on human rights

Chairman’s Interfaith Tours: Israel

Acco, Israel: Imam Samir Assi (in blue robe) welcomes the UPF leaders to his mosque and explains about the history of Islam in Acco (Acre).

Chairman’s Interfaith Tours: Vatican

The Vatican: Prayers at the Holy Ground in St. Peter’s Square during a visit to the Vatican and other Christian holy sites in Italy.

Chairman’s Interfaith Tours: Germany

Buchenwald, Germany: A moment of prayer during a visit to the former Buchenwald concentration camp where thousands of Jews were killed.

International Leadership Conferences International Conferences in 14 Nations

UPF’s International Leadership Conferences (ILCs) focus on core values and universal principles of peacebuilding. Presentations offer an in‐depth analysis of root causes of conflicts and identify “best practices” responses to conflict and violence.

Legacy of Peace Legacy of Celebrations in 29 Nations Peace programs celebrate the lives of individuals who have made a valuable contribution to peace and have passed on to a higher dimension.

UNITED NATIONS, NY: At the conclusion of the Legacy of Peace program, Rev. and Mrs. Moon and their daughter Rev. In Jin Moon greet Mr. Alexander P. Haig and his son.

Among those recognized in the Legacy of Peace series were Hédi Annabi, UN Head of Mission in Haiti, and the 100 UN workers who died with him during the Haiti earthquake.

Legacy of Peace: United Nations

United Nations, NY: A tribute to Gen. Alexander Haig and the UN forces whose efforts during the Korean War liberated Rev. Moon from a North Korean death camp.

UPF PEACE INITIATIVES • Marriage and Family • Women for Peace • Parliamentarians for Peace

Marriage and Family The family is the primary World Peace Blessing school of love and character Ceremonies and the central building • Austria block of society. UPF • Colombia programs strengthen • San Marino • South Korea marriage and family ties. Marriage & Family Programs

• Panama • Slovakia • Spain • United States

Marriage and Family: Korea

At the October 14 World Peace Blessing in Korea, Mr. Flavio Signore and Dr. Concepion Pinos Signore of Spain renew their vows.

Marriage and Family: Austria

Vienna, Austria: A World Peace Blessing ceremony held at the Radisson Hotel on February 21

Marriage and Family: San Marino

San Marino: Participants in the World Peace Blessing ceremony celebrate the rededication of their marriage on January 23 at the National Theater.

Marriage and Family: Slovakia

Bratislava, Slovakia: Former President Michal Kovak and Prime Minister Jan Carnogursky speak at a rally to promote traditional family values.

Marriage and Family: Spain

Madrid, Spain: International and interreligious couples offer prayers for peace during one of UPF-Spain’s monthly marriage and family seminars.

Marriage and Family: UK

At a UPF seminar, Bhai Sukhbir Singh Bimrah of Britain says “My wife lets me do anything—but I always check anyway!” The Singhs have been married 38 years.

Parliamentarians for Peace Conferences in national Events in the Parliaments and Assemblies for parliamentarians, diplomats, Parliament of 4 jurists, and scholars focus on Nations topics such as good governance, interfaith dialogue, • Azerbaijan • Peru and ways in which religion can • United Kingdom join civil society in partnership. • Uruguay

Europe: Fact-Finding Tour to Japan

Tokyo, Japan: European Ambassadors for Peace visited Japan to lend their support to the campaign against the mistreatment of Unification families there.

Europe: Norway

Oslo, Norway: A representative of the UN Information Centre spoke at an International Day of Peace seminar about the importance of investing in youth.

Europe: United Kingdom

London, UK: 7/7 Muslim Perspectives, a book by an Ambassador for Peace addressing the legacy of the 2005 bombings in the UK, was launched in the House of Lords.

2. Preview of main events & goals for 2011

2 i) UPF International Plans for Organizational Growth 1. Ambassadors for Peace - Expand each nation’s AfP network to minimum of 3 X number of parliamentarians in the nation - Update database of AFPs & UPF contacts. 2. Registered Chapters - Expand UPF Chapter Registration to 170 nations and get activity reports from at least 120 of these. 3. Regional Peace Councils – Develop Global Peace Council as global parliament that convenes annually and addresses global issues. – Develop 12 Regional Peace Councils.

UN Program Goals 2011 Program Date 2010 2011

International Day of Women March 10 15

Day of Families May 41 60

Africa Day May 13 20

Septembe Day of Peace 50 75 r

Other Commemorative Days Various 20 30

TOTAL 133 210

European Goals & Objectives 2 ii) Proper balancing of FFWPU & UPF

2005-2009 UPF predominates

2009-10 FFWPU predominates & status of UPF unclear

2011 FFWPU remains in subject position but UPF role & importance clear

Rebalancing FFWPU & UPF in Europe

1. All 36 nations to have UPF Secretary- General & UPF activities 2. All communities to have UPF activities and UPF responsible person 3. UPF in all nations & communities to contribute to European and international level

2 iii) The importance and value of ILCs and ELCs 1. Main development through God’s word (“education, education, education”) 2. Inspired Afps will act wisely, well & often 3. ILCs are main way that key AfPs can develop a relationship to TPs 4. Nations & Communities that send participants to ILCs develop well

ILC’s & ELCs in 2011 1. ILCs Only known ILC is at time of Wongu Peace Cup in mid October. We have 7 months to invite highest level people. 2. ELCs Some key parts of the programme are in place. Others to be finalised in Prague

• President Song guiding us to plan one European UPF event each month in 2011 . • These should develop a strong European Peace Council

• Events should be held in major European cities using Parliaments, UN facilities and public institutions for the Conferences.

• Suggested locations include: • London – Houses of Parliament • Paris – UNESCO • Berlin – Bundestag • Geneva – UN • Vienna – UN • Brussels – EU or National Parliament • Budapest – National Parliament • Oslo – National Parliament • Japan – human rights issues • Korea – Blessing preparation • Dublin Emmaus Centre and Dail • Malta – Parliament

ELC programme in 2011 Main Themes suggested for 2011

1. Peace-building and conflict resolution strategies and good practice – forgiveness & reconciliation (interfaith emphasis but also other approaches)

2. Family Policy – (preparation/support etc)

Possible format for ELC programme 2011 10 Conferences – January, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November, December • Secure high level speakers from among existing AfPs and new contacts. • Goal 120 participants each month (1200 for 2011 as a whole) • Each Community and nation to fulfill 1/1/1 (send one participant per month) • Papers presented in the themed conferences to be published and distributed

2. v)The importance of Peace Councils True Father has said that when we bring 120 AfPs from each of 10 categories (religion/interfaith, politics, academe, business, NGOs, professions, women, The Arts, military, media) together to form a National Peace Council we can truly change the nation’s destiny

Education is the key

v) Developing work in the political area

TPs desire is to create a kind of Global Parliament for Cheon Il Guk

Global network of ‘Parliamentarians for Peace’

Parliamentarians are ESSENTIAL for an effective national Peace Council

The “King of Kings” needs Kings who are his loyal objects 2 iv) Working with CURRENT European Heads of State & Government

True Father must hold an event for at least 40 current and 80 former Heads of State & Government before January 13/13

Vaclav Klaus President of Czech Republic attended Washington Times event ( 2009)

Bamir Myrteza Topi 5th President of Albania

Viktor Orbán Current Prime Minister of Hungary

vii) Developing AfP understanding & involvement We must find ways to raise up AfPs to point where can fulfill TPs expectations (incl. Blessing & even FFWPU membership

TPs treat AfPs no differently than us

We need to create an education stream and development plan for AfPs

We should expect a visit from our International Chairman in 2011

And very likely a visit from our Beloved True Parents as well!!!!!!! Aju!!