The event was organized by the Universal Peace Federation (UPF) and united participants around what organizers described as a moral fight against oppression, poverty and racial discrimination across the world.
It was the sixth such virtual rally since August 2020, with the gatherings offering an outlet for collective optimism, hope and encouragement in what has otherwise been a challenging period for peace-oriented civil society discourse amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
The event was highlighted by the launch of “Think Tank 2022,” which a press release described as a “global network of experts in all sectors and fields” that will work to encourage international efforts to promote peace around the North Korea issue.
World Leaders Spearhead New Approaches to Peace
THEME: Rally of Hope to Support the Peaceful Reunification of the Korean Peninsula and the Launch of THINK TANK 2022
The 6th Rally of Hope, hosted by the Universal Peace Federation (UPF), will be live-streamed from South Korea this Saturday, May 8 at 8:30 p.m. EST, USA, and simultaneously in the respective time zones around the world.
This ground-breaking event series has caught the attention of millions of people worldwide with its focus on world peace and the reunification of the Korean Peninsula. As an exciting next step, world leaders and influencers are joining forces for the launch of Think Tank 2022 a global network of experts in all sectors and fields that will comprise expert working groups linked to UPF s seven international associations.
Interdependence, Mutual Prosperity and Universal Values
WASHINGTON, DC A range of current and former heads of state and government; parliamentarians; first ladies; religious and spiritual leaders; academic and business experts; and media, arts and culture leaders will share their perspectives during a three-day international conference online aimed toward the peaceful reunification of the Korean Peninsula. More than 40 prominent figures will speak during the virtual International Leadership Conference (ILC) on April 28-30, 2021 at 9:30 AM EDT. The conference, sponsored by the Universal Peace Federation (UPF), will highlight the work of each UPF association and focus on contributing substantially to the goal of a unified Korea, said UPF Chairman, Dr. Thomas G. Walsh.
Universal Peace Federation: Millions of participants from 150 countries joined the live online broadcast of the 5th Rally of Hope finanznachrichten.de - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from finanznachrichten.de Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
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reaching 320 million people on more than 400 digital platforms. Dr. Moon emphasized the importance of global peace and unity to prevail over the world’s challenges, calling for citizens to cultivate a “sense of reverence” for our God-given blessings and fulfill our responsibilities by creating ideal families.
“Let us join hands in making a new resolve to advance God’s providence today,” said
Dr. Moon. “If the Korean Peninsula can be reunified and become one people, and if all of the Asia Pacific can be united into a heavenly civilization and connect the entire world, we can become a force for good that will expand to all of the continents and oceans of the world . I encourage each of you to join me in marching forward victoriously.”