Women and Families in Peacebuilding: Global Peace Foundation Initiatives Transforming Nigeria
In recent months, the Global Peace Foundation (GPF) Nigeria, in partnership with Global Peace Women (GPW) Nigeria and local organizations, has spearheaded several significant initiatives aimed at fostering peace, empowering women, and enhancing community cohesion across Kaduna State.
Media Coverage of the Korean Dream Grand March & IFOK 2024
The Grand March and the International Forum on One Korea were both part of the ongoing Korean Dream 10 Million Campaign, which seeks to galvanize worldwide attention and support for the cause of a peaceful, free, and united One Korea. The culminating event of the campaign is planned for the 80th commemoration of the National Day of Liberation of Korea on August 15, 2025.
English and Korean media coverage of the events, which were held in commemoration of Korea’s Foundation Day, can be found in the links below:
Celebrating the International Day of Peace 2024: A Global Commitment to Peacebuilding
On September 21, 2024, the Global Peace Foundation (GPF) celebrated the International Day of Peace with impactful events around the globe, uniting diverse communities with the shared goal of fostering a culture of peace. This year’s theme, “Cultivating a Culture of Peace,” resonated deeply at various gatherings, emphasizing the importance of universal shared values as essential for human development and well-being.
International Forum on One Korea 2024 Explores Pathways to Reunification
The International Forum on One Korea, held in Seoul on September 27, gathered 500 participants from over 30 countries to discuss pathways to reunification under the Korean Dream.
![Panel: North Korean policy should be centered on unification, not denuclearization [In the Media]](https://www.hyunjinmoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CME_7192-scaled-e1729731218810-400x250.jpg)
Panel: North Korean policy should be centered on unification, not denuclearization [In the Media]
United Press International covered the International Forum on One Korea held on September 27, 2024 in Seoul, Korea. A notable expert on the Korean peninsula noted an important strategic shift in U.S. policy, which had once been focused solely on the issue of denuclearization.
![Gov’t, civic groups, defectors unite for unification of 2 Koreas, global peace [The Korea Times]](https://www.hyunjinmoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/signal-2024-09-28-232324_015-400x250.jpeg)
Gov’t, civic groups, defectors unite for unification of 2 Koreas, global peace [The Korea Times]
North Korean defector groups are beginning to play a pivotal role in unification efforts alongside civic and government groups as was reported by The Korea Times in coverage of the 79th Liberation Day Unification Implementation Resolution Rally for Action for Korea United.
The Korea Times coverage of the Korean Dream Grand March 2024
The Korea Times published an article about the Korean Dream Unification Action March, which drew roughly 30,000 people near the Demilitarization Zone (DMZ), the border between North and South Korea.
![[Video] Global Peace Leadership Conference Africa 2024 Recap](https://www.hyunjinmoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/DAY3-821-400x250.jpg)
[Video] Global Peace Leadership Conference Africa 2024 Recap
The Global Peace Leadership Conference Africa 2024 gathered delegates from across Africa and the world to discuss strategies for fostering peace, development, and cooperation. The conference promoted an African Renaissance that leverages the continent’s heritage and values, empowering African leadership, enhancing intracontinental partnerships, and encouraging ethical global citizenship. Dr. Hyun Jin P. Moon was a keynote speaker, highlighting the richness of Africa’s spiritual values and the importance of building a culture of peace around the model of an extended family.
![[In the Media] The Korea Times: Experts call for placing human rights at center of NK policy](https://www.hyunjinmoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/signal-2024-09-27-111449_002-400x250.jpeg)
[In the Media] The Korea Times: Experts call for placing human rights at center of NK policy
The Korea Times reported on the International Forum on One Korea held on September 27, 2024 in Seoul, Korea. In response to the North Korean government’s move away from Korean reunification, national and international experts called to continue to push for reunification while placing human rights at the center of North Korean policy.
![[In the Media] Citizens rally for Korean reunification](https://www.hyunjinmoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Citizens-rally-for-Korean-unification-show-solidarity-with-Koreans-in-the-North-400x250.jpg)
[In the Media] Citizens rally for Korean reunification
United Press International published an article on the mass citizens’ rally that commemorated the Korean National Liberation Day in 2024 at Imjingak Peace Park as a show of solidarity with the North Korean people.
Global Peace Leadership Corps: Empowering the Next Generation of Peacebuilders
Global Peace Foundation’s Global Peace Leadership Corps has already trained over 2,500 young leaders across 17 locations in the Philippines. This initiative focuses on essential areas such as conflict resolution, cultural understanding, and sustainable development, empowering participants to tackle pressing global challenges through workshops and hands-on projects.
Global Youth Summit Empowers the Next Generation in the Philippines
The Global Youth Summit has been a powerhouse for over a decade, uniting thousands of youth from the Philippines and around the region to drive innovative solutions and moral leadership. GYS 2024, a collaboration between SM Cares and the Global Peace Foundation, brought together 12,000+ emerging leaders across 17 locations in the Philippines. This year’s summit was a hub for innovation, critical thinking, and collaborative efforts, all aimed at advancing the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). #GYS2024 #YouthLeadership #SDGs