The one-day conference on "The Significance of Marriage and Family for Lasting Peace and Sustainable Development" was held in Colombo, Sri Lanka with over 100 participants including government ministers and religious leaders. Main speakers included Dr. Chung Sik Yong, Hon. Ek Nath Dhakal, Dr. Robert Kittel, and Prof. Carlo Fonseka. The program included prayers from Buddhist, Hindu and Christian leaders and the presentation of Ambassador for Peace awards.
Mercy for Earth is a non-profit organization founded and directed by Ignacio Barsottelli, a producer, and activist of the environmental conservation movement. Film Cast, Academy Award winner, Benicio del Toro
Irina Bokova Director-General of UNESCO
Hakubun SHIMOMURA — Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology JAPAN
Dr. Rajendra K. Pachauri — Chief of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC); Nobel Peace Prize 2007
Ingrid Newkirk — President & Founder of PETA
Suzy Amis — Cameron an environmentalist; the founder of MUSE School CA. MUSE Global
Rebecca Amis — Co Founder of MUSE School
Photobook - OECD Global Forum on Environment: Mainstreaming Gender and Empowe...OECD Environment
This OECD Global Forum on Environment dedicated on "Mainstreaming Gender and Empowering Women for Environmental Sustainability" took place on the 5th and 6th March 2020. Over two days, participants discussed the gender – environmental sustainability nexus, identifying and proposing ways to capitalise on synergies between environmental policies and economic and social goals, such as achieving gender equality and women’s economic empowerment.
The Global Forum covered the following issues:
• Integrating gender into environmental policies: Data and evidence challenges;
• Differentiated environmental impacts on women’s and men’s health and well-being;
• Sustainable and gender-inclusive urbanisation, settlements and transport infrastructure;
• Gender-specific consumption patterns, behavioural insights, and circular economy;
• Biodiversity, agriculture, fisheries: changing economic opportunities for women and men;
• Greening energy and ensuring a just transition for men and women;
• Environmental justice and empowering women and youth.
More information on the Global Forum on Environment focusing on gender can be found here: http://www.oecd.org/env/global-forum-on-environment-mainstreaming-gender-and-empowering-women-for-environmental-sustainability.htm
More information on the OECD Environment Directorate’s work on gender, inclusiveness and the SDGs can be found here: http://www.oecd.org/environment/gender-inclusiveness-and-sdg.htm
Brief History of National Intellectuals and professionals OrganizationSagara Perera
National Intellectual's and Professionals' Organization was founded on 26th of February 2011 with following objectives, as mentioned in the Constitution.
1. To function as an independent intellectual organization gathering Sri Lankan intellectuals and professionals.
2. To contribute for the sustainable development of Sri Lanka by providing guidance, ideologies, advices, hypothesis and evidence.
3. To contribute for the establishment of democracy and good governance in Sri Lanka.
4. To collaborate with domestic and international intellectuals and institutions to uplift knowledge and understanding of Sri Lankan professional community.
NIPO consist of professionals and intellectuals of variety of disciplines including medical, university academics, engineering, law, media, geology, scientific research, policy development, administration, education, agriculture, fisheries, veterinary, social science, economy etc etc.
Mercy for Earth is a non-profit organization founded and directed by Ignacio Barsottelli, a producer, and activist of the environmental conservation movement. Film Cast, Academy Award winner, Benicio del Toro
Irina Bokova Director-General of UNESCO
Hakubun SHIMOMURA — Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology JAPAN
Dr. Rajendra K. Pachauri — Chief of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC); Nobel Peace Prize 2007
Ingrid Newkirk — President & Founder of PETA
Suzy Amis — Cameron an environmentalist; the founder of MUSE School CA. MUSE Global
Rebecca Amis — Co Founder of MUSE School
Photobook - OECD Global Forum on Environment: Mainstreaming Gender and Empowe...OECD Environment
This OECD Global Forum on Environment dedicated on "Mainstreaming Gender and Empowering Women for Environmental Sustainability" took place on the 5th and 6th March 2020. Over two days, participants discussed the gender – environmental sustainability nexus, identifying and proposing ways to capitalise on synergies between environmental policies and economic and social goals, such as achieving gender equality and women’s economic empowerment.
The Global Forum covered the following issues:
• Integrating gender into environmental policies: Data and evidence challenges;
• Differentiated environmental impacts on women’s and men’s health and well-being;
• Sustainable and gender-inclusive urbanisation, settlements and transport infrastructure;
• Gender-specific consumption patterns, behavioural insights, and circular economy;
• Biodiversity, agriculture, fisheries: changing economic opportunities for women and men;
• Greening energy and ensuring a just transition for men and women;
• Environmental justice and empowering women and youth.
More information on the Global Forum on Environment focusing on gender can be found here: http://www.oecd.org/env/global-forum-on-environment-mainstreaming-gender-and-empowering-women-for-environmental-sustainability.htm
More information on the OECD Environment Directorate’s work on gender, inclusiveness and the SDGs can be found here: http://www.oecd.org/environment/gender-inclusiveness-and-sdg.htm
Brief History of National Intellectuals and professionals OrganizationSagara Perera
National Intellectual's and Professionals' Organization was founded on 26th of February 2011 with following objectives, as mentioned in the Constitution.
1. To function as an independent intellectual organization gathering Sri Lankan intellectuals and professionals.
2. To contribute for the sustainable development of Sri Lanka by providing guidance, ideologies, advices, hypothesis and evidence.
3. To contribute for the establishment of democracy and good governance in Sri Lanka.
4. To collaborate with domestic and international intellectuals and institutions to uplift knowledge and understanding of Sri Lankan professional community.
NIPO consist of professionals and intellectuals of variety of disciplines including medical, university academics, engineering, law, media, geology, scientific research, policy development, administration, education, agriculture, fisheries, veterinary, social science, economy etc etc.
The World’s First HWPL Peace Academy
WARP Office Status as of January 2016
Introduction of January WARP Offices
- NEW YORK, USA
- ABUJA, NIGERIA (Online)
- BANGKOK, THAILAND
- JAKARTA, INDONESIA
World Alliance of Religions’ Peace Office Photo Gallery
Newly Appointed HWPL Publicity Ambassador
Highlights of the Universal Peace Federation's activities around the world in 2014.
On local, national, and global levels, interreligious councils provide a platform for people of diverse faiths to contribute their wisdom and work effectively for peace alongside representatives of government, business, and civil society.
UPF acknowledges the need for careful and measurable use of enforcement such as political, military, and civil power to sustain lasting peace. At the same time we strongly emphasize the pursuit of internal solutions that are essential to peacebuilding. UPF has been a leading exponent of “track two” diplomacy, with particular emphasis on the role and responsibility of religious and spiritual leaders to transcend historical self-interest and pursue the ideal of “One family under God.”
UPF is an NGO in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations. We support and promote the work of the United Nations and the achievement of sustainable development goals.
Marriage, parenting, and the family are the foundations of sustainable human development and the building blocks of society. Educational programs present the personal and social benefits of marriage, promote a marriage-friendly culture, teach relationship skills, and encourage spiritual growth through relationships.
UPF's leadership conferences and seminars focus on the urgent need for new vision and leadership based on core values and universal principles of peacebuilding.
Service-learning programs bring together youth from different cultures and religions in order to promote mutual understanding and respect. Participants serve a community in need, visit religious and historic sites, and learn communication and team-building skills.
Buddhism, one of the world's great spiritual systems, offers a well-developed philosophy of our connection with nature. Deep ecology is focused on the survival and self-renewal of all living beings. (It is so called in contrast to "shallow" ecology, which is essentially anthropocentric and technocratic.) Celebrating the marriage of spiritual systems and deep ecology fosters a moral and cultural awareness of the kinship of the natural environment and the continuity of life.
The World’s First HWPL Peace Academy
WARP Office Status as of January 2016
Introduction of January WARP Offices
- NEW YORK, USA
- ABUJA, NIGERIA (Online)
- BANGKOK, THAILAND
- JAKARTA, INDONESIA
World Alliance of Religions’ Peace Office Photo Gallery
Newly Appointed HWPL Publicity Ambassador
Highlights of the Universal Peace Federation's activities around the world in 2014.
On local, national, and global levels, interreligious councils provide a platform for people of diverse faiths to contribute their wisdom and work effectively for peace alongside representatives of government, business, and civil society.
UPF acknowledges the need for careful and measurable use of enforcement such as political, military, and civil power to sustain lasting peace. At the same time we strongly emphasize the pursuit of internal solutions that are essential to peacebuilding. UPF has been a leading exponent of “track two” diplomacy, with particular emphasis on the role and responsibility of religious and spiritual leaders to transcend historical self-interest and pursue the ideal of “One family under God.”
UPF is an NGO in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations. We support and promote the work of the United Nations and the achievement of sustainable development goals.
Marriage, parenting, and the family are the foundations of sustainable human development and the building blocks of society. Educational programs present the personal and social benefits of marriage, promote a marriage-friendly culture, teach relationship skills, and encourage spiritual growth through relationships.
UPF's leadership conferences and seminars focus on the urgent need for new vision and leadership based on core values and universal principles of peacebuilding.
Service-learning programs bring together youth from different cultures and religions in order to promote mutual understanding and respect. Participants serve a community in need, visit religious and historic sites, and learn communication and team-building skills.
Buddhism, one of the world's great spiritual systems, offers a well-developed philosophy of our connection with nature. Deep ecology is focused on the survival and self-renewal of all living beings. (It is so called in contrast to "shallow" ecology, which is essentially anthropocentric and technocratic.) Celebrating the marriage of spiritual systems and deep ecology fosters a moral and cultural awareness of the kinship of the natural environment and the continuity of life.
1. UPF-Sri Lanka, Leadership Seminar
The Significance of Marriage and Family for Lasting
Peace and Sustainable Development held in Janaki Hotel
Colombo, Sri Lanka
The theme of this one-day National Leadership Conference held November 1, 2011, was
" The Significance of Marriage and Family for Lasting Peace and Sustainable
Development." The venue was Janaki Hotel in the capital Colombo. Among100
Participants the conference was honoured to have dignitaries from many sectors of the
Sri Lankan society attended the half-day program, including: Minister Mahinda
Amaraweera, Minister of Disaster Management; Minister Gamini Lokuge, Minister of
Labour and Productivity Improvement; former Speaker of Parliament, Hon. M. H.
Mohammad; parliamentarian Hon. Ranjith Madduma Bandara; along with religious
leaders from the major faith traditions, academicians, educators, and chairman of the
youth council and a celebrated film maker.
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2. Main Speakers at the Conferance
Dr. Chung Sik Yong, Hon. Ek Nath Dhakal,
Regional Chairman, UPF-Asia. Parliament member of Nepal
Dr. Robert S. Kittel, Prof. Carlo Fonseka, Chairman of National
Educational Director of Asia. Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol
Dr. Chula Senaratne,
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Secretary-General UPF-Sri Lanka.
3. Opening the Program with offer Prayer
Opening Dais (r to l): Prof. Carlo Fonseka, Hon.
Buddhist prayers being offered by
M. H. Mohammad, Dr. Chung Sik Yong,
Ven. K. Wijitha Thero
Minister Mahinda Amaraweera, Hon. Ek Nath
Dhakal, Dr. Robert Kittel.
Hindu prayers being offered by Christian prayers being offered by
Swami Santana Krishna Rev. Edward Costa
.
Opening Dais (l to r): Dr. Robert Kittel, Hon. Ek Nath Dhakal, Minister
Mahinda Amaraweera, Dr. Chung Sik Yong, Hon. M. H. Mohammad,
Prof. Carlo Fonseka 3
4. Ambassador for Peace Award program
Ambassador for Peace awarded to: Ambassador for Peace awarded to:
Minister Mahinda Amaraweera. Mr. Latith Piyum Perera,
Chairman National Youth Service Council.
Ambassador for Peace awarded to: Ambassador for Peace awarded to:
Hon. Gayantha Karunathilake Mr. J.K. Liyanasuriya
Ambassador for Peace awarded to: Group picture with Ambassador for Peace
Mr. Tissa Liyanasuriya awardees
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5. Meeting with High Level Delegates
Meeting with H.E. D. M. Jayaratne,
Prime Minister of Sri Lanka..
Meeting with Minister Dullas Allahapperuma
Minister of Youth affairs and Skills
Development
Meeting with Minister Johnston Fernando,
Minister of Co-operatives and Internal Trade
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6. Staff and Special Guests
Members of the Married Priests NOW and Staff of the Universal Peace Federation
their families.
Ms. Dinesha Liyanasuriya,
Dr.Kittel with monk.
General Secretary RYS Sri Lanka.
Opening Dais (l to r): Hon. Ek Nath DhakalHon. , Hon. ,Dr. Chung Sik
Yong, and Their Family member
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7. Meeting Program
Meeting with youth from the Religious Youth Service and the Inter-
religious Peace Sports Festival.
Front Dais (l to r): Ms. Dinesha Liyanasuriya, Dr. Robert Kittel, Hon.
Ek Nath Dhakal, Dr. Chung Sik Yong, Mr. R.A. Kularatne , Dr.Chula
Senaratne
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8. Universal Peace Federation
And Unificationism- Sri Lanka Organize
First Original Divine Principle (ODP) Seminar held Inside the
Football Federation of Sri Lanka House
Original Divine Principle 3 days Seminar held December 12-14, 2011, The venue was
the Football Federation of Sri Lankan in the capital Colombo. This was the first ODP
was held in Sri Lanka . All 33 participants from different part of Sri Lanka Graduated.
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9. Main Lecturer in the ODP
Dr.Chung Sik Yong laid the foundation of ODP
OPD opening with greeting Father and Mother Moon
Main Lecturer Co-Lecturer
Dr.Robert S. Kittel, Mr.Birendra Shrestha,
Educational Director of Asia Secretary, UPF Sri lanka.
32 participants from four religious traditions and 5 nations 9
10. Translator in the ODP
Main translator: Mr. Gayan Kahawala Translator : Mr. Petric Ranasinghe
Translator: Mrs. G.S. Tennakoon
Translator : Mr. Sanka Lakmal
Translator: Nayana
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11. Main Speakers at the ILC
Mr. Birendra Shrestha Leading Group Leader Mr.Sanka Lakmal leading the
the warm up exercise Discussion section
Ms. Riski Mondana (center) winner of game R.M. Charith Kumara Rathnayake (singing)
competition with main program organizers. .
1st Winner of Divine Principle test, Mr. Heavenly father, True Parent and Happy
Santosh Mathew (left) Graduation of 1st ODP Sri Lanka
Ego Manse!!!! 11
12. United Nations
International Day of Families
Department of Education Western Province, Colombo,
Sri Lanka
The theme of this one-day United Nation International Day of families held May 18,
2012, was " Ensuring Work Family Balance." The venue in Department of Education
Western Province Colombo. More than 50 Teachers Participated with full energy and
they truly inspire by Father Moon Teaching
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13. Main Speakers at the Program
National Coordinator for UN Dr. Chula Senaratne,
Volunteers Mr. Fadhil Bakeer Marker Secretary-General UPF-Sri Lanka.
Balancing Spirituality and Practical “"The importance of sports in Ensuring the Work-
Affairs in the Family according to Family Balance”- Mr. R.A. Kularatne (Retired
the Buddhism” - Ven Balangoda Director of Education ,Western Province/AFP)
Ananada
Mr. Birendra Shrestha, Secretary UPF-Sri Lanka
“ Balancing Public and Private Responsibilities ensuring
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the Family balance”
14. Opening the Program with offer Prayer
Opening Dais (r to l): Prof. Carlo Fonseka, Hon.
Buddhist prayers being offered by
M. H. Mohammad, Dr. Chung Sik Yong,
Ven. K. Wijitha Thero
Minister Mahinda Amaraweera, Hon. Ek Nath
Dhakal, Dr. Robert Kittel.
Hindu prayers being offered by Christian prayers being offered by
Swami Santana Krishna Rev. Edward Costa
.
Opening Dais (l to r): Dr. Robert Kittel, Hon. Ek Nath Dhakal, Minister
Mahinda Amaraweera, Dr. Chung Sik Yong, Hon. M. H. Mohammad,
Prof. Carlo Fonseka 14
15. Ambassador for Peace Award program
Ambassador for Peace awarded to: Ambassador for Peace awarded to:
Minister Mahinda Amaraweera. Mr. Latith Piyum Perera,
Chairman National Youth Service Council.
Ambassador for Peace awarded to: Ambassador for Peace awarded to:
Hon. Gayantha Karunathilake Mr. J.K. Liyanasuriya
Ambassador for Peace awarded to: Group picture with Ambassador for Peace
Mr. Tissa Liyanasuriya awardees
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16. Meeting with High Level Delegates
Meeting with H.E. D. M. Jayaratne,
Prime Minister of Sri Lanka..
Meeting with Minister Dullas Allahapperuma
Minister of Youth affairs and Skills
Development
Meeting with Minister Johnston Fernando,
Minister of Co-operatives and Internal Trade
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17. Staff and Special Guests
Members of the Married Priests NOW and Staff of the Universal Peace Federation
their families.
Ms. Dinesha Liyanasuriya,
Dr.Kittel with monk.
General Secretary RYS Sri Lanka.
Opening Dais (l to r): Hon. Ek Nath DhakalHon. , Hon. ,Dr. Chung Sik
Yong, and Their Family member
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18. Meeting Program
Meeting with youth from the Religious Youth Service and the Inter-
religious Peace Sports Festival.
Front Dais (l to r): Ms. Dinesha Liyanasuriya, Dr. Robert Kittel, Hon.
Ek Nath Dhakal, Dr. Chung Sik Yong, Formal Education Director
Mr.Kul Ratna, Dr.Chula Senaratne
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