October Newsletter

This week, as we observe UN Disarmament Week and the 80th Anniversary of the United Nations, we reflect on eight decades of commitment to global dialogue, cooperation, and security. The Universal Peace Federation (UPF) reaffirms its support for the UN’s vision for a world united through service, moral leadership, and dialogue. This reminds us that lasting peace begins with faith in human dignity and shared responsibility.

October has long been significant in UPF’s history. In 2005, Founders Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon and Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon inaugurated the Baltic region in Vilnius, Lithuania, declaring that true freedom exists for the common good. Their tour continued to Warsaw and Prague, spreading messages of moral renewal and peace. UPF has since hosted interfaith conferences in Israel, African peace conferences, and youth initiatives across Europe and Asia, demonstrating that dialogue, education, and collaboration are vital for reconciliation and unity.

Today, Ambassadors for Peace and partner organizations continue this work worldwide through forums, interfaith dialogues, and volunteer programs. Many align their efforts with UN Disarmament Week, emphasizing that peace is not only the reduction of weapons but also the moral act of disarming prejudice and fear. UPF’s message remains clear: global peace begins with individual conscience and service, and connecting local action with international ideals makes the dream of a peaceful world a reality.

UPF proudly recognizes Ambassador Dr. Eric J. Zuley, a 22-time award-winning entrepreneur, media innovator, and philanthropist, for his dedication to uplifting others and advancing peace through technology and influence. As Founder and CEO of eZWay Network, Dr. Zuley leads a global multimedia platform connecting entrepreneurs, influencers, and changemakers through service, empowerment, and unity. He also serves as Chief Marketing Officer for Better Vision for Children, the National Social Media Awards Los Angeles, and Non Profit TV, and is the Executive Producer of the eZWay Awards Golden Gala. Recognized by Family Film Awards Founder Dr. Olympia Gellini as the next “Digital Dick Clark,” Dr. Zuley’s eZWayNews.com has reached more than 12 million global viewers, while his “Gold for God” movement transforms red carpets into gold carpets that celebrate goodness and faith.This year, Dr. Zuley is collaborating with Mr. Nasser Zomorod, UPF Southern California Director, to appoint new Ambassadors for Peace, including Dr. Dante Sears, Dr. James Zuley, Kate Linder, Henry Tillman, Gabriel Cannon, and other leaders dedicated to promoting goodwill and unity. Looking ahead, UPF-USA and eZWay TV will partner to air The Washington Brief TV Series, led by UPF-USA Chairman Dr. Michael Jenkins, available soon on the free eZWay TV app, another inspiring step toward connecting hearts, media, and peace.

On United Nations Day, October 24, the Universal Peace Federation (UPF) reaffirms its mission to build “one human family under God.” Founded by Rev. Sun Myung Moon and Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon, UPF holds consultative status with the UN, enabling it to bring local peace initiatives into global discussions on human dignity and cooperation.

Earlier this October, UPF Los Angeles hosted the “Faith in Blue” event with Ambassadors for Peace, local ministers, LAPD officers, and community leaders, fostering dialogue and collaboration to strengthen community safety and harmony. Across the U.S., UPF’s Ambassadors for Peace continue to lead interfaith and civic initiatives, showing that peace is built one action, one relationship, and one community at a time.

Salisbury Mayor Randolph J. Taylor officially inaugurated Peace Road Day in Salisbury, MD on October 11, 2025. The community came together in a powerful display of faith, unity, and hope for peace. Hosted by the Universal Peace Federation (UPF), founded by Rev. Sun Myung Moon and Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon, the event highlighted UPF’s vision of “one human family under God” and its mission to transform communities through interfaith dialogue and action.

The day featured uplifting music by the Canvas Church Worship Team, inspiring peace messages from Christian, Muslim, and Jewish leaders, and a proclamation from Mayor Randolph J. Taylor designating October 12th as Peace Road Day. UPF-USA President Dr. Michael Jenkins appointed new Ambassadors for Peace, including Mayor Taylor, who are dedicated to fostering reconciliation, unity, and the ethic of “living for the sake of others.”

The celebration concluded with a 0.8-mile Peace Walk, bringing together ministers, Ambassadors for Peace, civic leaders, and 100 participants in a tangible expression of shared commitment to harmony and hope. Salisbury Peace Road showed how UPF and its Ambassadors turn the dream of peace into real-world action.