Inauguration of the International Association of Academics for Peace (WFWP Paraguay)

Written by: Roswitha Dueck de Giuliano

On May 27, 2022, in the Bicameral Hall of the National Congress, more than 150 personalities, including Deputies, Deans, Researchers, Professors, Soldiers and Police, among several other VIPs, gathered to inaugurate the International Association of Academics for Peace IAAP and Celebrate the International Day of the Family, UN date. The event was organized by Women’s Federation for World Peace (WFWP), Universal Peace Federation (UPF) and Youth and Students for Peace (YSP) and supported by several Universities in Paraguay.

The event began with the musical accompaniment of the National Police Band of Musicians directed by Master Oscar Barreto. They performed a beautiful musical tribute in honor of Independence Day in Paraguay (May 14 and 15), Mother’s Day and the International Day of the Family (May 15).

The President of the WFWP Paraguay, Mrs. Roswitha Dueck de Giuliano, gave the Welcoming Remarks, congratulating the Peace Ambassador nominees, and shared the message of the President of WFWPI, Dr. Julia Moon, emphasizing that the qualities of women, such as compassion, empathy and, in particular, the sacrificial love of a mother's heart, lead the world towards lasting harmony and peace.

Pastor Pablo Estigarribia Chaplain of the Armed Forces, Founder of the Open Bible Church and Representative of the Interreligious Association for Peace and Development IAPD gave the religious invocation. Next a video on Think Thank 2022 prepared by Peace TV was shared with Alejandro de Souza's translation, showing the vision of the WFWP Co-founders, which is a Unified Heavenly Korea and the creation of the different areas of UPF, such as the IAPP, IAPD and IAAP among others.

Then we had a conference on the Philosophy of Interdependence, Mutual Prosperity and Universal Values presented by Magister Gustavo Giuliano, Director of Education at UPF Paraguay. The second part of the program consisted of the words of the president of UPF Paraguay, Rev. Evaristo Fernández on the Mission and the Role of the Ambassadors for Peace.
The event was broadcasted live on TV Camara.

Certificates were then presented to 32 new Ambassadors for Peace, including several University Authorities, Researchers and Professors, in addition to the Municipal Mayor of the city of Ñemby, military, police, doctors and artists from different areas of society who committed to studying the philosophy of UPF and to be active participants of UPF initiatives.
Once all the nominations were delivered, we proceeded to the signing of the Inaugural Resolution of the International Association of Academics for Peace (IAAP)

Below, we share words of thanks from some of the New Ambassadors for Peace
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Magister Karen Magdalena Viera de Gauto, Academic Director of the Private University of Guaira
I consider that this certificate is a true challenge that entails a great commitment. Peace must come from within; we hope to be instruments and agents of peace. We must attest that peace is within our reach. This duty of ambassador for peace commits us to analyze ourselves in the face of many situations that require a positive influence for harmonious coexistence, seeking a better world.

Hector Riolo Alvarenga, Musician from Paraguay
I thank God for this moment that we are living here. I thank on behalf of all the musicians of Paraguay. The largest university in the world is home. I will carry this distinction very high and I will try to establish peace in the area where I work.

Professor Ramón Vargas, University teacher
Peace is a gift from God, but it is everyone's job. we must have it as a premise and zenith to reach the objectives. Let us remember that in the year 1844 the national shields of Paraguay were established. In one of the shields, it says peace and justice. We are a blessed country when we talk about peace. Beyond the problems, this should drive us to build peace. It involves us all. We must continue to make history.

Tomas Olmedo, Mayor of the city of Ñemby.
The distinction that we have received today is one more commitment and in this sacred place of the congress, today we are summoned by the IAAP destined to contribute to the realization of a world of lasting peace. With joy that this association is installed in our country. We optimistically contemplate the consolidation of the Universal Peace Federation.

Then the authorities present gave their words of congratulations to the new Ambassadors for Peace

Del Pilar Medina, National Deputy and Founder of the IAPP
I want to share with you my experience both in Korea and here. I consider that the main thing is the study of the Divine Principle with the One-to-One method, which I was doing with Rev. Evaristo Fernández. This helped me to understand the mission of True Parents and our mission here on earth. You really feel very strong and committed. There are many Ambassadors for Peace and we must create a system to unite and work.

Juan Alberto Denis Pintos Rector, University of Greater Asunción, Former congressman and Founder of IAPP
Congratulations to the new ambassadors. Let us seek happiness through spiritual peace, within the framework of values. Let's build a better Paraguay for all, based on mutual respect and honesty. I thank Father and Mother Moon for Being Ambassadors for Peace and I wanted to tell you that our Role is to give ourselves fully. It's not a job. It is happiness. Give and take. I make the facilities of my university available to develop the academic activities of the organization that we founded today. The International Association of Academics for Peace.