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50 Nations and Counting The UPF Global Peace Tour 2009 THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF RECONCILIATION

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Tokyo, Japan — February 28 The UPF Global Peace Tour 2009 THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF RECONCILIATION

Global Peace Tour: Japan More than 20,000 people packed into the Saitama Super Arena to celebrate the vision of One Family Under God

(L) 10 term congressman and civil rights leader Rev. Dr. Walter Fauntroy (R) Interfaith prayers from religious leaders opening the event Global Peace Tour: Japan

Japan must embrace this vision and stand on a world platform as a leader with moral and spiritual power to change the world—Dr. Hyun Jin Moon Global Peace Tour: Japan

The entire audience joins in singing the Global Peace Anthem, “Where Peace Begins” with help from one of the world’s largest karaoke screens! Global Peace Tour: Japan

Manila, Philippines — March 4 The UPF Global Peace Tour 2009 THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF RECONCILIATION

A packed house at the Araneta Coliseum in Manila at the opening of the Global Peace Tour in the Philippines. Global Peace Tour: Philippines

Dr. Hyun Jin Moon announces the launch of the Mindanao Peace Initiative in a special session at the Philippines House of Representatives Global Peace Tour: Philippines

The Mindanao Peace Initiative is supported by the Department of Education and faith groups wanting to bring new hope to the troubled province. Global Peace Tour: Philippines

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — March 9 TheUPF Global Peace Tour 2009 The UPF Global Peace Tour 2009 THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF RECONCILIATION

The UPF Global Peace Tour 2009 Students from 11 Universities in Kuala Lumpur register in support of the “Power of 10 Cents” Peace Tour in Malaysia Global Peace Tour: Malaysia

The UPF Global Peace Tour 2009 The Power of 10 Cents campaign has encouraged children and youth all over Malaysia to donate just 10 cents a day to help children in Gaza Global Peace Tour: Malaysia

(L) Opening remarks by Guest of Honor, Datin Paduka Seri Rosmah Mansor. (R) Dr. Lek Thaveetermsakul,UPF-Asia Co-chair, delivers the Peace Address Global Peace Tour: Malaysia

The Peacock Dance performed by Sri Saraswathi Devi Bharathalaya Global Peace Tour: Malaysia

Taipei, Taiwan — March 6 The UPF Global Peace Tour 2009 THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF RECONCILIATION

A large crowd gathers in the historic “Grand Hotel” in Taipei Global Peace Tour: Taiwan

(L) Welcoming remarks from Representative Raphael Gamsou, ISECO (R) Organizer’s remarks by Dr. Po Ya Chang, President, UPF Taiwan Global Peace Tour: Taiwan

(Top) Dr. Hyun Jin Moon meets with President Ma Ying-jeou, with leaders of the legislative yuan (bottom) and delivers the keynote address. Global Peace Tour: Taiwan

Phnom Penh, Cambodia—March 31 The UPF Global Peace Tour 2009 THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF RECONCILIATION

Over 850 participants, including a delegation of Buddhist monks, filled the hall to overflowing . Global Peace Tour 2009: Cambodia

Global Peace Tour: Cambodia (L) H.E. Min Khin from the Ministry of Religion (R) Masumi F. Schmittat, UPF-Cambodia

H.E. Ton Sa Im, Under Secretary of State for the Ministry of Education Global Peace Tour: Cambodia

The Global Peace Festival theme song, “Where Peace Begins” was translated into Khmer Global Peace Tour: Cambodia

New Delhi, India— April 2 The UPF Global Peace Tour 2009 THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF RECONCILIATION

Global Peace Tour: India “ Lighting of the Lamp” peace ceremony by Chief Guest H.E. M.C. Bhandare, Governor of Orissa

Global Peace Tour: India An attentive audience at the Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College Auditorium

Global Peace Tour: India Dr. Chung Sik Yong and Amb. K.V. Rajan presenting Youth Ambassador for Peace Awards

Global Peace Tour: India UPF Representatives with newly appointed Ambassadors for Peace

Dhaka, Bangladesh— April 4 The UPF Global Peace Tour 2009 THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF RECONCILIATION

Students at Dhaka University packed the lecture hall. Organizers were expecting 80 students, but over 150 attended. Global Peace Tour: Bangladesh

Opening Address from Dr. M. Shamsher Ali, Chairman UPF-Bangladesh; President, Bangladesh Academy of Sciences Global Peace Tour: Bangladesh

Leadership Seminar with UPF-Bangladesh Board of Directors (L) Dr. Kazi Ali Reza, United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) Global Peace Tour: Bangladesh

Male’, Maldives— April 9 The UPF Global Peace Tour 2009 THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF RECONCILIATION

Global Peace Tour: Maldives In this small Islamic nation, the Peace Tour hosted a seminar on drug abuse and character education

David McLackland speaks on drug prevention and character education; a song from Ms. Yoshie Kikuchi Global Peace Tour: Maldives

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Asunción, Paraguay — April 12 The UPF Global Peace Tour 2009 THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF RECONCILIATION

Global Peace Tour: Paraguay The Peace Tour program “Paraguay in the World” took place at the House of Deputies. Inset: Thomas Field delivers peace message.

Global Peace Tour: Paraguay Rep. Dionisio Ortega; Sen. Emilia lfaro; Dr. Victor Rivas; Rep. Hugo Britez; Dr. Salym Buzarquis; Inset: Keynote by Thomas Field

Global Peace Tour: Paraguay Culture of Peace Award for musicianMr. Quemil Yambay Rodriguez; Children’s Performances

Global Peace Tour: Paraguay Great excitement and enthusiasm in the air for the Culture of Peace Festival - Asunción 2009

Guatemala City, Guatemala—March 17 The UPF Global Peace Tour 2009 THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF RECONCILIATION

Global Peace Tour: Guatemala Ambassador for Peace Catalina Sobranis reports about the World Summit of Peace in New York.

Group Discussion following presentation of the peace message by Ismael Mendez Global Peace Tour: Guatemala

UPF peace efforts in Guatemala include working extensively with schools and youth education. Global Peace Tour: Guatemala

United Nations, New York— May 18 The UPF Global Peace Tour 2009 THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF RECONCILIATION

Brasilia, Brazil The UPF Global Peace Tour 2009 THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF RECONCILIATION

Potosi, Bolivia The UPF Global Peace Tour 2009 THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF RECONCILIATION

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Tirana, Albania — March 13 The UPF Global Peace Tour 2009 THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF RECONCILIATION

Global Peace Tour: Albania The Global Peace Tour in Albania included a service project with the city of Tirana, and an international leadership conference

The Global Peace Tour keynote event with Dr. Yong Cheol Song Global Peace Tour: Albania

Berlin, Germany — March 14 The UPF Global Peace Tour 2009 THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF RECONCILIATION

At rally at the Brandenburg Gate where Muslims, Jews, Christians, and other religions called upon their respective followers to work together for peace. Global Peace Tour: Germany

A series of projects and events with the theme “Perspectives for Peace for the 21 st Century” was organized by UPF-Germany in Berlin. Global Peace Tour: Germany

AFP Awards for Pastor of the Africa Ecumenical Church, Lolowengo Botembe, and Janet Shiferaw, director of the Babylon House intercultural centre. Global Peace Tour: Germany

Den Haag, Netherlands—March 15 The UPF Global Peace Tour 2009 THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF RECONCILIATION

Jhr. dr. P.A.C. Beelaerts van Blokland spoke about an Exploration into Peace . Sufi Peace Choir; Inviting people to attend the event; ILC Seminar Global Peace Tour: Netherlands

Riga, Latvia — March 17 The UPF Global Peace Tour 2009 THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF RECONCILIATION

Global Peace Tour: Latvia (T) Dr Arcady Voitsish, President of the Baltic International Academy, (R) Dr. Ohtsuka reads the Peace Message, translated by Vadim Bolshakov

Global Peace Tour: Latvia Speakers (Left) Dr. Leonce Bojars, President of UPF Latvia; (R) Dr Evgeniy Kopitov, President ,Transport & Communications University

Paris, France — March 31 The UPF Global Peace Tour 2009 THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF RECONCILIATION

The UPF Team arrives at UNESCO Global Peace Tour: France

H.E. Ms. Tadelech Haile-Mikael, Ambassador of Ethiopia and Permanent Delegate to UNESCO Global Peace Tour: France

Prof. Jacques Barrat speaks on the UN’s need for an improved response to globalization Global Peace Tour: France

Enthusiastic Applause from a full house at the UNESCO HQ event Global Peace Tour: France

Dr. Thomas Walsh, UPF Secretary General, calls for the healing of the human family. Global Peace Tour: France

Dr. Chung Hwan Kwak delivers the keynote address “One Family Under God” Global Peace Tour: France

Rome, Italy — April 1 The UPF Global Peace Tour 2009 THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF RECONCILIATION

The Peace Tour event was held in a conference hall at the Italian National Parliament Global Peace Tour: Italy

(L) Senator Albertina Soliani speaks on human rights (R) Dr. Yong Cheol Song, Chair of UPF Europe Global Peace Tour: Italy

The audience listens as Dr. Chung Hwan Kwak delivers the keynote address Global Peace Tour: Italy

Dr. Chung Hwan Kwak speaking in the Parliament Chamber Global Peace Tour: Italy

Dr. Chung Hwan Kwak with newly appointed Ambassadors for Peace in Rome Global Peace Tour: Italy

London, England — April 2 The UPF Global Peace Tour 2009 THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF RECONCILIATION

“ New Vision Amid Economic Crisis ” packed the House of Commons largest committee room Global Peace Tour: United Kingdom

(L) Frank Kantor, UK Churches Joint Issue Team, prepares to call faith communities to partnership Global Peace Tour: United Kingdom

Global Peace Tour: United Kingdom L to R: Lord Tarsem King; Ruth Tanner, War on Want; Nick Dearden, Jubilee Debt Campaign

Global Peace Tour: United Kingdom The audience carefully considers presentations from Imam Umar Ahmed and Imam Dr Abduljalil Sajid

Oslo, Norway—March 17 th The UPF Global Peace Tour 2009 THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF RECONCILIATION

A vibrant and multicultural audience assembles for the Global Peace Tour in Oslo, Norway Global Peace Tour: Norway

UPF Volunteers in Norway; Leadership seminar; Pres. Song with Mr. Pal Arne Davidsen of the Progress Party Global Peace Tour: Norway

Stockholm, Sweden—March 18 th The UPF Global Peace Tour 2009 THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF RECONCILIATION

Global Peace Tour: Sweden Listening to Karin Wiking, Mother Teresa Mission; New AFPs, Entertainment from Angela Aku Tarras-Wahlberg.

(R) Parvez Mansoor, Sweden’s Muslim Council (L) Maynard Gerber, Cantor, Stockholm Synagogue Global Peace Tour: Sweden

Brno, Czech Republic—March 11 th The UPF Global Peace Tour 2009 THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF RECONCILIATION

(L) Address from former MP Eva Kanturkova; Panel (R) Group Photo; Entertainment. Global Peace Tour: Czech Republic

Global Peace Tour: Czech Republic Scenes from the International Leadership Conference in Brno, a joint Czech and Slovakia UPF Project .

Bucharest, Romania— April 6 The UPF Global Peace Tour 2009 THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF RECONCILIATION

Global Peace Tour: Romania AFP Grosaru Mircea speaks to a packed house at the Bucharest Peace Embassy; the Peace Choir

In Timisoara, university town and birthplace of the 1990s democratic revolution Global Peace Tour: Romania

Budapest, Hungary—March 12 th The UPF Global Peace Tour 2009 THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF RECONCILIATION

Global Peace Tour: Hungary The audience included current and former members of parliament and the Hungarian Global Peace Council

Global Peace Tour: Hungary Scenes from the International Leadership Conference and Peace Tour event in Budapest, Hungary .

Brussels, Belgium—March 16 th The UPF Global Peace Tour 2009 THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF RECONCILIATION

Global Peace Tour: Belgium Speakers, entertainers, audience and a call to prayer at the Peace Tour Event in Brussels, Belgium

Global Peace Tour: Belgium New Ambassadors for Peace; keynote speaker, other presentations on the economic crisis and peace

Copenhagen, Denmark—March 28 th The UPF Global Peace Tour 2009 THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF RECONCILIATION

Global Peace Tour: Denmark The “Peace Beyond Borders” symposium at a Copenhagen Community Center

From left: Ahmet Demir, Youth Consultant; Margrethe Wivel, Copenhagen City Council;Father Joe Toms Global Peace Tour: Denmark

Geneva, Switzerland — April 3 The UPF Global Peace Tour 2009 THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF RECONCILIATION

The Conference at the Palais des Nations was sponsored by the Mission of Indonesia Global Peace Tour: Switzerland

(T) Dr. William McComish at the Interfaith Panel; (B) Remarks from Mayor Pagani; Dr. Kwak’s address Global Peace Tour: Switzerland

Global Peace Tour: Switzerland (L) UPF’s Heiner Handschin with HE Makarim Wibisono (R) Muslim and Jewish leaders on a panel.

Global Peace Tour: Switzerland (L) Panel session for the discussion on a UN Interreligious Council (R) Dr. Thomas Walsh (B) The Interfaith Youth Panel.

Monaco— April 2 The UPF Global Peace Tour 2009 THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF RECONCILIATION

Global Peace Tour: Monaco The Peace Tour event was the first Interreligious program held at the Jewish Cultural Center

Global Peace Tour: Monaco UPF initiated this meeting to renew the spirit of reconciliation and give inspiration for dialogue between the three Abrahamic faiths

Vienna, Austria — April 8 The UPF Global Peace Tour 2009 THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF RECONCILIATION

Global Peace Tour: Austria (L) Amb. Abdrakhmanov from Kazakhstan, (C) Dr. Klaus Renoldner, UN NGO Peace Committee (R) Peace Music

Peter Haider (UPF Austria) introduces the Austria Peace Choir. Inset: Leo Gabriel, World Social Forum Global Peace Tour: Austria

Mrs. Zena Eggough introduces a session on the Global Peace Festivals as a means of reconciliation Global Peace Tour: Austria

Warsaw, Poland— April 19 The UPF Global Peace Tour 2009 THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF RECONCILIATION

Global Peace Tour: Poland Conference Hall of the Polish Chamber of Commerce ( Krajowa Izba Gospodarcza)

Global Peace Tour: Poland Dr Emir Mohamed Jabiry, the President of Institute for the Culture of the Muslim World Foundation

Global Peace Tour: Poland Polish Ambassadors for Peace with guest speaker Dr. Kim Bong Tae from Sun Moon University, Korea.

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AFRICA & MIDDLE EAST MENU Lesotho Malawi Lebanon Guinea Sierra Leone Zambia Guinea-Bissau Congo Mali Cote D'Ivoire The UPF Global Peace Tour 2009 THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF RECONCILIATION

Beirut, Lebanon — March 23 The UPF Global Peace Tour 2009 THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF RECONCILIATION

Sessions in Beirut on improved relationships among faith leaders, Meeting with the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Ambassador for Peace Award Global Peace Tour: Lebanon

Global Peace Tour: Lebanon (T) Ambassador for Peace Awards for Lebanese Students (L) The Children’s Art Exhibition, (R) UPF Volunteers from Japan

Meeting members of Parliament, Music provided by Escape, Nicolas El Osta, and Vibrations; Leading Lebanese Ambassadors for Peace; Peace Arts Contest Global Peace Tour: Lebanon

Thomas Schellen (R) and Taj Hamad (L) introduce the winners of the Art Competition. The top prize is a four week tour to Japan this summer. Global Peace Tour: Lebanon

Bissau, Guinea-Bissau— April 11 The UPF Global Peace Tour 2009 THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF RECONCILIATION

Cliff Yasutake and Akiko Isababa meeting President Raimundo Pereira; delivering the Peace Message Global Peace Tour: Guinea-Bissau

UPF Guinea-Bissau volunteers and Ambassadors for Peace after the Peace Tour Event Global Peace Tour: Guinea-Bissau

Conakry, Guinea— March 25 The UPF Global Peace Tour 2009 THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF RECONCILIATION

UPF Guinea volunteers and Ambassadors for Peace after the Peace Tour Event in Conakry Global Peace Tour: Guinea

Panel discussion on “One Family Under God” Insets: (L) Entertainment (R) VIP Meetings Global Peace Tour: Guinea

Kenema, Sierra Leone— March 28/29 The UPF Global Peace Tour 2009 THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF RECONCILIATION

Global Peace Tour: Sierra Leone Service brings former enemies into unity; Peace Council Chair Alice Kamara; Peace Principles Seminar & Awards

Maseru, Lesotho— March 9 The UPF Global Peace Tour 2009 THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF RECONCILIATION

Remarks from Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Archibald Lehohla, and Deputy Speaker Sephiri Motanyane Global Peace Tour: Lesotho

Global Peace Tour: Lesotho Presentation of Ambassador for Peace Awards; Chair of the Lesotho Peace Council meets Speaker Ntlhoi Motsamai

Bamako, Mali— April 21 The UPF Global Peace Tour 2009 THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF RECONCILIATION

UPF Secretary General Dr. Thomas Walsh and UPF Africa Regional Chair, Dr. Hee Sun Ji in audience with President Amadou Toumani Touré Global Peace Tour: Mali

The large audience sought shelter from the sun under a tent as the main program begins. Global Peace Tour: Mali

Prayers from Cherif Haidara (L)) ; Greetings from President Touré read by General Kafougouna Kone; Peace Messages from Dr. Thomas Walsh Global Peace Tour: Mali

A traditional Mali Mask Dance Global Peace Tour: Mali

Lusaka, Zambia—April 9-12 The UPF Global Peace Tour 2009 THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF RECONCILIATION

Advertizing the big lean up campaign in the Comesa Market in Lusaka, with Red Cross Partners Global Peace Tour: Zambia

“ Keep Zambia Clean” at work in the market Global Peace Tour: Zambia

Global Peace Tour: Zambia (L) Delivery of the Peace Message by Rev. Fred Sakala; Hon. Minister Dr. Sacika, Lt Gen. Shikapwasha; Gen. Masheke

Global Peace Tour: Zambia A big crowd listens to the Peace Message; Ambassador for Peace Awards;

Lilongwe, Malawi— March 21 The UPF Global Peace Tour 2009 THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF RECONCILIATION

Delivery of the Peace Message at the Polytechnic Campus of the University of Malawi. Earlier, 200 trees were planted. Global Peace Tour: Malawi

Global Peace Tour: Malawi (L) Delivery of the Peace Message by Rev. Fred Sakala; Hon. Minister Dr. Sacika, Lt Gen. Shikapwasha; Gen. Masheke

Brazzaville, Rep. of Congo—April 17 The UPF Global Peace Tour 2009 THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF RECONCILIATION

Global Peace Tour: Congo Address at the Palace of Parliament read by Rev. Michel Annulé Ndolo. (R) Participants came from both Congo and the DR Congo. The region has been one of the most unstable in the world.

Global Peace Tour: Congo Conference Speakers L to R: Former Minister Jean Dello, Rev. Michel Annulé Ndolo, Chairman Justin Koumba, Rev. Michel Futila and Former Minister Jean François Obembe

Global Peace Tour: Congo New Ambassadors for Peace L to R: Minister Emile Mabonzo, Minister Jean Richard Bruno Itoua, Marcel Leoubo (Parliamentarian), Jean Gokaba(Academician) and Samuel Bidounga(Civil Servant)

Global Peace Tour: Congo Global Peace Song performed by Young Ambassadors for Peace

Abidjan, Cote D’Ivoire— April 25 The UPF Global Peace Tour 2009 THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF RECONCILIATION

Global Peace Tour: Cote d’Ivoire Briefing of the volunteers before beginning a Day of Environmental Service to mark Earth Day 2009

Global Peace Tour: Cote d’Ivoire Scouts from Abidjan joined the volunteer project on the grounds of Abidjan University

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Moscow, Russia — March 1 The UPF Global Peace Tour 2009 THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF RECONCILIATION

Keynote speakers Dr. Katsumi Ohtsuka & Dr. Oleg Mironov addressing the International Leadership Conference on “A New Philosophy of Peace Global Peace Tour: Russia

(L) Dr. Vladimir Petrovsky, Secretary-General UPF Russia welcomes speakers. (R) Entertainment from alumni of the Mr. & Miss University Pageant Global Peace Tour: Russia

Kiev, Ukraine — March 19 The UPF Global Peace Tour 2009 THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF RECONCILIATION

Among the VIPS in attendance were the former Prime Minister, the Head of Department on Nationalities and Religion, and the First President of the Ukraine Global Peace Tour: Ukraine

(L) Opening Remarks from H. E. Leonid Kravchuk, First President of Ukraine. (R) New Ambassadors for Peace / Dr. Ohtsuka’s keynote address. Global Peace Tour: Ukraine

Chisinau, Moldova — March 21 The UPF Global Peace Tour 2009 THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF RECONCILIATION

Global Peace Tour: Moldova (L) Dr Ohtsuka, Armenian Peace Activist , Vazgen Oganesyen, Ronald Koonce (R) Viorel Albu of the UNDP presenting his views at the Summit section

Almaty, Kazakhstan — March 11 The UPF Global Peace Tour 2009 THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF RECONCILIATION

In Alma-Aty, Kazakhstan, UPF Chair Dr. Artur Artemyev, and Konstantin Krylov from Russia address an intimate gathering of Ambassadors for Peace. Global Peace Tour: Kazakhstan

Yerevan, Armenia—4/25 The UPF Global Peace Tour 2009 THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF RECONCILIATION

Global Peace Tour: Armenia Several hundred people joined a “March for Reconciliation and Peace” through Yerevan

Global Peace Tour: Armenia The program continued the work of the UPF’s South Caucusus Peace Initiative.

Tashkent, Uzbekistan The UPF Global Peace Tour 2009 THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF RECONCILIATION

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