The World Interfaith Peace Conference was presented by H.E. Mr. Vuk Jeremic', President of the 67th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, The United Nationals Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), and The Committee of Religious NGO's at the United Nations.
Speakers from countries around the world, including Ambassadors and Secretary Generals, shared their reflections on the Role of Interfaith Harmony in the Peaceful Settlement of Disputes. We were especially inspired by the powerful words of Ms. Kiran Bali, the Chair of the United Religions Initiative of the Global Council. A practicing Hindu, as well as Interfaith Minister, is the youngest global chairperson to lead the United Religions Initiative. She has received numerous honors for her dedicated work in gender equality and community cohesion projects, including the MBE from Queen Elizabeth II. Underpinning her efforts are the principles of acceptance, justice and mutual respect.
Dr. Patrick Ho, Secretary General, China Energy Fund Committee, equally moved our hearts and minds with his message of peace.
The Second Part of the Conference was a moving Symphony of Peace Prayers, accompanied by Jon Blond on flute, by a member of the Indigenous, Baha i, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Humanist, Jain, Jewish, Muslim, Sikh, Zoroastrian faiths, followed by the preciously sweet voices of theJunior Chorus of the United Nations International School.
The Conference concluded with a powerful World Peace Flag Ceremony - 192 countries praying with the thousand attendees - MAY PEACE PREVAIL ON EARTH.
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