{"id":386381,"date":"2020-11-22T20:12:42","date_gmt":"2020-11-23T01:12:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/?p=386381"},"modified":"2020-11-22T20:12:42","modified_gmt":"2020-11-23T01:12:42","slug":"world-leaders-and-millions-of-citizens-call-for-peace-at-third-online-rally-of-hope","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/world-leaders-and-millions-of-citizens-call-for-peace-at-third-online-rally-of-hope\/","title":{"rendered":"World Leaders and Millions of Citizens Call for Peace at Third Online Rally of Hope"},"content":{"rendered":"

\nGlobal Rally of Hope to focused on the 70th Anniversary of the Korean War
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Washington, DC, Nov. 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<\/p>\n

\n World Leaders and Millions of Citizens Call for Peace<\/b>\n <\/p>\n

\n at Third Online Rally of Hope<\/b>\n <\/p>\n

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\n Millions of viewers <\/b>from 194 countries<\/b> tuned into hundreds of broadcast stations <\/b>and gathered online today to call for peace among and between nations at an event sponsored by the Universal Peace Federation (UPF) in Korea on Sunday, Nov. 22. \u00a0Keynote addresses, prayers, testimonies, flower tributes and world-class entertainment were all hallmarks of the celebrations which made it more real than virtual. The theme was, \u201cRally of Hope for the Realization of a Heavenly Unified World: Interdependence, Mutual Prosperity and Universal Values.\u201d<\/p>\n

Held in commemoration of the 70th<\/sup> anniversary of the Korean War while calling for the peaceful reunification of the Korean Peninsula, the power of hope echoed around the world for a third time in this Rally of Hope series. Previous Rallies were held in August and September. This event showed that the key to realizing this vision of lasting peace was a world that is interdependent with mutual prosperity centered on the universal values of one global family of God.<\/p>\n

Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon, co-founder of UPF and keynote speaker in all three Rallies of Hope, outlined two new projects. First, she said, Korean War memorials should be set up in all 63 nations that gave troops, military supplies, medical support or humanitarian aid to Korea at the time of the conflict 70 years ago. Many of these nations have memorials, but not all. Moreover, Dr. Moon said, an online memorial should be established with a registry of all those brave young heroes who served or sacrificed in any way to support Korea during its darkest hour. This project will be launched in 2021, in commemoration of Father and Mother Moon’s visit to North Korea 30 years ago when they directly engaged North Korea’s leader Kim Il Sung exploring a comprehensive roadmap for the peaceful reunification of the Korean Peninsula.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Second, Dr. Moon announced the establishment of an international association of artists for world peace. This new association will seek to create a culture of gratitude, peace and harmony, beginning with raising sons and daughters of filial piety who live for the sake of others.<\/p>\n

Dr. Moon began her address saying, \u201cAll around the world, unforeseen and unexpected challenges are erupting in the realms of politics, economy and religious strife that are happening due to COVID-19. We can see the limitations of relying on human efforts alone to solve these problems. The key to achieving a beautiful future is to recognize and welcome our creator, Heavenly Parent, into our lives. God the creator is the Heavenly Parent of humanity.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Korean Peninsula is clearly a providential nation, where the will of Heaven can be realized and the only begotten daughter could be protected, she said.\u00a0 \u201cWhat wind of good fortune brought the men to defend Korea in 1950? Young veterans came here to protect Korea. We can see through this that God the Creator is working with us. The warriors who shed blood on the battlefront will be eternally remembered in history. They are the heroes of God\u2019s Providence,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

She noted that Korean War veterans are now in their late 80s and 90s, and added that before it is too late she would like to thank the 16 nations that sent troops and all the nations that supplied medical and equipment by holding this Rally of Hope in commemoration of their fight to protect freedom and democracy.<\/p>\n

The online rally viewed around the world treated the audience to a dazzling display of musical and dance performances by The Little Angels, the highly acclaimed children\u2019s Korean folk ballet company, as well as remarks by world leaders from a dozen countries. The highlight was a touching tribute in ballet, song and evocative poetry to the veterans of the Korean War.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was wounded, left for dead, yet survived,\u201d said Hon. Charles Rangel, a member of U.S. House of Representatives from 1971 to 2017 and a Korean War veteran.<\/p>\n

Mr. Rangel said he \u201cnever, never\u201d wanted to return to the place that brought him \u201cso much misery and pain.\u201d But as a member of Congress, he did return to Korea where he witnessed South Korea\u2019s rising from ashes to become a symbol of democracy, freedom and economic expansion, and a key ally to the United States. \u201cSo, being able to not talk about war today, but 70 years later to talk about peace is so important. God did not create us to destroy each other.\u201d Mr. Rangel said. He said, \u201cI want to thank Mother Moon for the sacrifices she has made in order to create this organization for world peace.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cTo be sure, diplomacy has to play an important role, but I think every person has a role to play in trying to bridge divisions,\u201d said U.S. Ambassador Christopher Hill, who has served as U.S. Ambassador to Iraq and South Korea. \u201cAll kinds of people need to come together, as this group suggests, and see what we can all do in our own different ways to deal with these very difficult issues,\u201d he said. He concluded, \u201cI especially want to thank Dr. Moon for her absolutely tireless efforts in raising these issues, and for founding UPF which has done so much to raise the consciousness of the world. She knows better than any of us the tragedy of this war.\u201d <\/p>\n

Ethiopia was one of 16 countries who responded to the call from the United Nations to help South Korea repel the North Korean invasion in 1950, said Ethiopian President Sahle-Work Zewde.<\/p>\n

The unforgettable bravery and sacrifice of these men and women who fought in that conflict \u201cis a testament to Ethiopia\u2019s unwavering commitment to the principle of collective security enshrined in the United Nations Charter,\u201d Ms. Zewde said.<\/p>\n

Canada was also part of the 16-nation UN force \u2014 and today, the average age of Korean War veterans is 88 years old, said former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper. \u201cSo, let us use whatever opportunities remain to thank them from the bottom of our hearts for what they accomplished.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mr. Harper and several other speakers said the COVID-19 pandemic and its resultant economic, financial and medical turmoil stemmed, in part, from a lack of cooperation among nations.<\/p>\n

There are hopeful signs to fight the virus, such as treatments and vaccines, Mr. Harper told the Rally of Hope. But it has led to a new climate of unifying and cooperating \u2014 even some Middle East countries \u201chave put aside their differences with the signing of the Abraham Accords,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe surely can effectively overcome COVID-19 if we join forces,\u201d said former Belgium Prime Minister Yves Leterme, who recalled how more than 3,000 Belgium soldiers joined the UN forces to protect the Korean citizens from the communist invasion.<\/p>\n

Colombia was the only Latin American country to join the UN forces, and \u201cand this important action has forged an eternal link with the history of South Korea,\u201d said Colombia\u2019s House of Representative President German Alcides Blanco Alvarez. \u201cThe denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula is fundamental,\u201d he said, as it \u201cguarantees a stable and lasting peace, not only for that region of the world, but for the whole world.\u201d<\/p>\n

Additional calls for peace were shared by other speakers, including South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit.<\/p>\n

In South Sudan, making \u201ctotal peace\u201d with its sisterly country, Sudan, after 17 years of conflict, contributes to global stability, said Mr. Mayardit.<\/p>\n

Although, in El Salvador, \u201cour peace process has been imperfect, we have shown the world that the solution to political crises and internal armed conflict is dialogue and finding agreement among brothers,\u201d said Hon. Mario Ponce, President of the Legislative Assembly of the Republic of El Salvador.<\/p>\n

The Rally of Hope began with peace offerings from two religious leaders: \u201cPeace among religions is a precondition for world peace,\u201d said Nasarruddin Umar, Grand Imam of Istiqlal National Mosque of Indonesia. \u201cIt is time for religious leadership to lead from the front for reuniting the divided nations and humanity,\u201d said renown Hindu Acharya Shrivatsa Goswami.<\/p>\n

Dr. George Mannah Weah, President of the Republic of Liberia, saluted UPF\u2019s efforts as \u201ca leading force for peace in today\u2019s world\u201d as he recalled how his nation has endured \u201csuffering, destruction and devastation caused by war and division.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Rally of Hope series is dedicated to \u201cbuilding a unified world of peace,\u201d said UPF Chairman Dr. Thomas G. Walsh. Throughout 2020, UPF chapters around the world have been convening hundreds of programs toward this end, \u201cand over the next two years, those programs will increase dramatically \u2014 we need your help,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

UPF, founded in 2005 by Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon and Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon, is an NGO in General Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations.<\/p>\n

For additional information please contact:<\/p>\n

AFRICA: Mamadou Gaye\u00a0 gayemadou@mweb.co.za
ASIA PACIFIC: Robert Kittel \u00a0rskittel@gmail.com
EUROPE & THE MIDDLE EAST: Peter Zoehrer\u00a0 zoehrer@gmail.com
LATIN AMERICA & CARIBBEAN: Mario Salinas\u00a0 msalinashn@gmail.com
UNITED STATES & CANADA: Larry Moffitt\u00a0 lmoffitt@us.upf.org
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