The Interreligious International Federation for World Peace An

The Interreligious International Federation for World Peace An Introduction Inauguration and Consultative Status Motto and founding principles The scope of IIFWP’s work Origins and development

Inaugural Assembly February 6 th 1999 Interreligious and International Federation for World Peace

IIFWP Assembly 2000 United Nations Headquarters, New York

Inaugural Assembly, New York, October 3 rd 2003 Interreligious and International Peace Council

July 23 rd 2004 IIFWP granted status as: NGO in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations

IIFWP Founders Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon The hope of all ages is a unified world of peace Building a global culture of heart and a world of lasting peace.

Founding Principles n n n There is an ultimate reality, God, who is our common parent, the origin of true love and the foundation of lasting peace. Human beings and the cosmos we inhabit have both physical and spiritual dimensions. Peace is rooted in the principle and practice of true love, living for the sake of others. True and lasting peace has its base in the family, the school of true love. Peace requires that we work to overcome barriers of race, religion, nationality, and culture that have historically divided humanity. Both interreligious and international cooperation are necessary for peace to be achieved

The Work of the Organization: Peace and Security Peace building through collaboration between religions, governments and organizations. n Peace Initiatives Middle East – Israel and Palestine East Asia – Korean Peninsular South Asia – Nepal Human Development n n Education – Character, marriage and family, parenting, HIV/AIDS prevention, literacy, etc. Relief and service – Religious Youth Service, Service for Peace, IRFF Good Governance n Underlying principles: n Integration of spiritual and moral principles n Living for the sake of others n True Parent, True Teacher, True Owner

Different Fields of Leadership brought into cooperation n n n Religious Political Academic Media Non Governmental Organisations Art and Culture

Service Media Human development Development Inter-religious Youth Good Governance Academics Peace and Security

Organs of the Federation/Peace UN IIFWP Presiding Council Secretariat Economic Justice Commissions Peace Council & Global Assembly IIFWP Media Service Development Inter-religious Peace Youth Academics

n Governance n Inter-religious International Peace Council (IIPC) The Proposal to Establish an Inter-religious Council at the United Nations is a Central Goal of IIFWP Mind Body (religious) (secular)

European IIPC Inauguration Geneva Dec 16 th 2003

UK IIPC inauguration House of Lords (Nov 24 2003)

n 1 st IIFWP Annual convention (Oct 23 2004) “Integrating Multiculturalism Into Britain”

Inaugural Convocation of the Universal Peace Federation September 12, 2005 - Lincoln Center, New York

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