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Jerusalem, Israel -- An International Interfaith Consultation on "Interfaith, the United Nations and Peace in the 21st Century" will take place in Israel August 20-24, 2010. Faith leaders, political leaders and parliamentarians, and civic leaders will consider how to advance the proposal for an inter-religious council at the UN.
In August of 2000, UPF's Founder, Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon, spoke at the United Nations and proposed the establishment of an interfaith council within the UN system. Over the past ten years significant steps have been taken toward that goal. However, much work remains to be done in order to make the dream a reality. This International Interfaith Consultation will provide an opportunity to assess the UPF Founder's proposal and work toward recommendations that may be presented to the United Nations when the General Assembly opens on September 21 in New York.
Participants will include faith leaders, political leaders and parliamentarians, and civic leaders with experience in interfaith dialogue and basic understanding of UPF's vision for an interfaith council at the UN. People interest in information about how to apply as well as costs for travel, room, and meals may contact the UPF office in their region.
The Universal Peace Federation is sponsoring the Middle East Peace Initiative series in order to provide support for world leaders in their conscientious efforts to address and resolve critical global problems. Recognizing the profound significance and power of religion as a force for peace in our troubled world, this initiative brings together the family of faiths, providing a model of interfaith service and leadership characterized by mutual respect, harmony and cooperation, for the sake of peace. The schedule of activities will also include a "Legacy of Peace" program.