Cross-Community Engagement Addresses Identity-Based Conflict in the USA
“It is my firm conviction that the vision of One Family under God can transcend identity-based conflict and provide the principled foundation for creating a world of peace.” –Dr. Hyun Jin Preston Moon Identity-based conflict is something that we can see at the root of...
What is Hongik Ingan?
Hongik Ingan is an ideal articulated at the time of the founding of the Korean nation. The origin of this idea is recorded in history as part and parcel of the story of Dangun, the first ancestor of all Korean people. It contains an exceptional aspiration that the...
People Power: Accomplishing Korean Unification through Civil Society Engagement
History has arrived at a point of balance where the Korean people can act decisively to determine the future direction of their nation. We can take our fate out of the hands of...
Four Lessons from Nigeria’s Grassroots Peacebuilding Efforts
“Nigeria stands on the frontline of the dangerous division within the Abrahamic tradition, between Islam and Christianity…The threat that this represents is extreme and can only...
Dr. Hyun Jin Preston Moon Keynote Address at Global Youth Summit 2017
Global Youth Summit 2017: "Achieving 2030 Sustainable Development Goals through Youth Collaboration, Leadership, and Innovation" March 3rd, 2017 - SM Mall of Asia Arena, Manila, Philippines Keynote Address: Dr. Hyun Jin Preston Moon, Global Peace Foundation chairman...
5 Ways Women are Transforming Leadership Culture
“None of us chose our identity at birth, but this is our God-given destiny. Both men and women are endowed with intrinsic value by our Creator, and the qualities of each are complementary and essential. The characteristics of women provide an environment where peace...
‘Essentials for Peacebuilding’ Workshop Highlights Efforts Towards a Global Ethic
In a full-day, capacity training workshop run by the Dialogue Institute, participants of the Global Peace Foundation’s post-convention program gathered on March 4, 2017 to learn more about the global ethic and the “essentials of peacebuilding.” Dr. Leonard Swidler,...
Economic and Social Prosperity through Guiding the Passion of Youth
“There are no shortcuts in life. There must be people of conscience first, whose collective decisions advance the greater good as opposed to benefiting the few.” –Dr. Hyun Jin Preston Moon Young people crave purpose and outlets for their creativity. They dream of...
Global Youth Summit 2017 Philippines advances Role of Youth in Peacebuilding
“With young people, the most important thing is passion… You have to be passionate about the future you want to create.” –Dr. Hyun Jin Preston Moon The role of young people in the achievement of sustainable global peace is gaining momentum as technology and social...
The Importance of Family Relationships for the Success of Men
A recent op-ed published in the New York Times, “The Increasing Significance of the Decline of Men,” explored changes in the role men play in the workforce as well as society. Interestingly, the conclusion indicated that family is the most important factor in defining...
Bridging the Human Family through Music
The opening words of Dr. Hyun Jin Preston Moon, Chairman of the Global Peace Foundation, shook the Mall of Asia Arena: “Are you ready to Dream? Are you ready to dream the greatest dream of all?” He was greeted by 15,000 K-pop fans screaming a resounding, “YES!” The...
In the News: Civic committee launches unification song at Manila concert
NGOs, music production teams, and K-Pop artists collaborated to spread the message of world peace starting with the unification of the Korean peninsula in the One Korea Global Peace Concert held in Manila, Philippines this March. Songwriter Hall-of-Fame production...