Second Generation in European Parliament - Brussels, Belgium

O n Tuesday 5th December, UPF Europe held an event at the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium to discuss the European Parliament. Flavio Zanonato, a member of the European Parliament, hosted the event and proudly supports IAPP - a project of the cause of the problem. One Speaker in particular spoke on the need to develop deeper relationships with each other in order to break down barriers ‘Radicalisation and Violent Extremism UPF. between cultures and integrate people in Europe: Focus on Prevention’ with into our societies so people have a guests and members of Parliament Three young Unificationist Second sense of belonging and desire to from different countries with a range of Generation members from the UK support each other. This would reduce expert speakers on the topic. The (Victor Bidard, Joshua McGuigan and one of the causes of Radicalisation - a violent radicalisation of young people Jonathan Hoyte pictured above from lack of a sense of belonging in Europe. has been a growing issue here in left to right) were invited by Universal Hopefully, the family structure and Europe especially in the wake of the Peace Federation UK to attend the ideal can be uplifted and supported to numerous terrorist incidents that have event as well as the internal meeting be a key component in this effort to occurred across the continent. As a held the day after with Dr and Mrs promote a sense of belonging and result, many people are looking for Balcomb, our European Regional community. ways in which to counter this and the Directors, and share their thoughts on speakers presented a wide array of the event as written below. I am grateful to have participated in methods to deal with this from women this event and look forward to new “Several ideas and policies were put opportunities, particularly, True equality to community-based support. forward with the intention of, not just It was a diverse and, at times, Mother’s visit to Vienna in April 2018 limiting, but preventing the and the Senegal gathering to happen passionate discussion on this very Radicalisation of young people pertinent topic. soon.” throughout Europe. I found this very The more internal motive of the event refreshing as, many times, it seems as ~ Jonathan Hoyte was the inauguration of the though discussion takes place and measures to limit or reduce problems Inside the European Parliament International Association of during the first session moderated by Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP) in are put in place but not the removal of

Lea Perekrests of Human Right “A greater perspective has been given ~ Victor Bidard Without Frontiers to me, in relation to, the power of the family. I was able to observe several Looking forward, there are more “The European Parliament is individuals discuss about extremism opportunities coming up for second impressive, I thought, far more so than and their views and ideas on what can generation members to get involved. the Parliament back home. What was be done, in their area of politics. From December 28th to January 21st, more impressive, was the knowledge Extremism is embedded in European True Mother is calling for young and range of the speakers which society not just within the Islamic members to join Her for a large-scale shared deep insight into the prevalent community. How to challenge this gathering leading up to the Africa and growing issue of Radicalization in extremism, I believe, and what a lady Summit in Senegal. It is expected to be Europe. Through the conference, I from Dakota put forward within the a great experience doing service became more aware of this issue and 2nd session, was family education. The projects and spending time with True came to a better understanding of the family is the cornerstone to each Mother. After this, there is Mother’s problems at hand. What impacted me society, in the world. We must protect visit to Austria in April where another most was the call for real, substantial this structure. I am 25 years old but large-scale gathering of second action to be taken - as without proper will I get to 30 and still see the father generation will take place. Details on education, Extremism will only and mother structure still prevalent? the second event will be made public at continue to worsen. What was hopeful Me and my wife are good examples to a later date. however, was hearing what has been our younger brothers and sisters and I done so far and the forthcoming plans, Once again, many thanks to Universal felt I could represent us both here in Peace Federation UK, FFWPU UK, which strive towards integration and Brussels. We hope to continue to be understanding. An overall, insightful Matthew Huish and Dr & Mrs good examples, physically and Balcomb for sponsoring and experience.” spiritually. supporting our trip to Brussels for the ~ Joshua McGuigan What can be done next is to look EU Parliament event as well as Yvo forward to supporting True Mother’s Bruffaerts for finding us The afternoon session held in the accommodation for the night. Renaissance Hotel moderated by Robin arrival to Vienna, Austria, in April. Marsh Secretary General of UPF-UK Thank you.”