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 There is an ultimate reality, God, who is our common parent, the origin of true love and the foundation of lasting peace. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 Both interreligious and international cooperation are necessary for peace to be achieved

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

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

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

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

Governance 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 (religious) Body (secular)

European IIPC IIPC Inauguration Geneva Dec 16th 2003 IIPC Inauguration Geneva Dec 16th 2003

UK IIPC IIPC inauguration House of Lords (Nov )

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

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

Publications

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