Approach to Peacebuilding
Advancing a Movement for Peace based on the
Vision of One Family under God
A peace-building vision rooted in universal principles and values is an essential foundation for peace. Such a framework for peace can advance new avenues for track-two diplomacy that fully engages the value-generating institutions of civil society.
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...
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...
‘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,...
Light Your Match and Let it Light the World
The Global Peace Convention gathers a diverse community of peacebuilding practitioners, including youth and faith leaders and experts in business, international development, and education in a unique opportunity to explore innovative and action-driven solutions to...
Accomplishing Peace through Service
“When we practice a lifestyle of service, truly living for others, we exemplify the highest ideals of human character.” –Dr. Hyun Jin Preston Moon The 2017 Global Peace Convention (GPC) in the Philippines will highlight the culture of service, promoting social...
One Family under God Campaign Engages Religious Leaders to Mediate “Religious Crisis”
“In order to meet the threat of global religious conflict, a new type of interfaith movement must appear. Such interfaith partnership is vital in coalescing faith leaders to work together as the conscience of society.” –Dr. Hyun Jin Preston Moon A hotbed of religious...
Outstanding Women Role Models in Peacebuilding and Strengthening Family Values in Paraguay
“Current research by numerous neuroscientists, psychologists, and sociologists support the conclusion that, in general, women have a greater capacity for empathy, compassion and the understanding of others’ hearts. These qualities motivate women to aid in...
Muslims and Christians find Peace through One Family under God Campaign
“We can come together in agreement because we share common principles and values that can move the human family forward in building a world of peace. And that is the great contribution of this great work.” Global Peace Leadership Conference Abuja 2013, Dr. Hyun Jin Preston Moon
Inheriting the Legacy of Faith
"People of faith need to step back and reflect deeply on the true meaning of the original message taught by their founders... We who inherit traditions must be true to the ideal of peace under God expressed at the heart of their teachings." -Dr. Hyun Jin Preston Moon...