Rev Dr David Hanna, Universal Peace Federation (UPF) Northern Europe President, made three presentations during the one day Principles of Peace seminar held at the Universal
Peace Federation UK Headquarters in Lancaster Gate, London. During the first presentation, 'Universal Values as a Foundation for Peace', (Powerpoint link here) Rev Hanna said, “Heart is the impulse to experience joy through giving and receiving love." He emphasized the significance of the heart as the driving force behind experiencing joy through the exchange of love. Dr Hanna addressed fundamental aspects of human existence, surprising the audience with his thought-provoking insights! Video Link Here
Margaret Ali, Director of UPF - UK, explained her vision and passion for UPF in an opening session that included an Introductory video to UPF made in 2020.
Rev Dr David Hanna while delivering an enlightening presentation on 'Universal Values as a Foundation for Peace' said, “Heart is the impulse to experience joy through giving and receiving love." He emphasized the significance of the heart as the driving force behind experiencing joy through the exchange of love. Dr Hanna addressed fundamental aspects of human existence, surprising the audience with his thought-provoking insights on a Saturday morning.
Rev Hanna's other presentations were entitled, 'Love Lies at the Root of Conflict' and 'Healing and Reconciliation: Toward the Ideal.' He skillfully explored the profound universal values that underpin the Universal Peace Federation. By delving into these core principles, he shed light on the intrinsic connection between love, conflict, and the path to healing and reconciliation. Presentations Video Link Here
Robin Marsh, Secretary General of UPF - UK, gave the closing presentation explaining how the co-founders of UPF, Father and Mother Moon, implemented these principles and the vision they had for building a culture of peace. Video Link Here
UPF Ambassador for Peace Awards:
As part of the program, the UPF Ambassador for Peace Awards were bestowed upon individuals who have made exceptional contributions to peacebuilding. The recipients of these prestigious awards were Captain Durdana Ansari OBE, Ms Aditi Sharma and Mr Zafar Zaman Chishti.