{"id":802,"date":"2026-04-07T19:53:58","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T19:53:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/upf-fpu.ca\/?p=802"},"modified":"2026-04-07T19:55:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T19:55:59","slug":"universal-peace-federation-international-welcomes-nomination-of-dr-hak-ja-han-for-2026-nobel-peace-prize","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/upf-fpu.ca\/fr\/universal-peace-federation-international-welcomes-nomination-of-dr-hak-ja-han-for-2026-nobel-peace-prize\/","title":{"rendered":"La F\u00e9d\u00e9ration pour la paix universelle internationale salue la nomination du Dr Hak Ja Han au prix        Nobel de la paix 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221;]<br \/>\n\t\t\t[et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221;]<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t[et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span lang=\"en-US\"><i>Nomination Recognizes Decades of Global Peacebuilding,<br \/>\nInterfaith Dialogue, and Korean Peninsula Initiatives<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span lang=\"en-US\"><b>NEW YORK&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)\u2014April 3, 2026<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">&#8212; Universal Peace Federation International (UPF International) today announced that Dr. Hak Ja Han, co-founder of the Universal Peace Federation, has been formally nominated for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize by <a href=\"https:\/\/foref-europe.org\/about\/\">Dr. J\u00e1n Fige\u013e<\/a>, former European Union Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief and president of FOREF Europe.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">The nomination recognizes Dr. Han\u2019s decades-long contributions to international peacebuilding, interfaith dialogue, humanitarian cooperation, and reconciliation efforts, particularly in relation to the Korean Peninsula.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">In his submission, <a href=\"https:\/\/foref-europe.org\/about\/\">Dr. Fige\u013e<\/a> highlighted several key initiatives:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span lang=\"en-US\"><b>Interfaith cooperation:<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span lang=\"en-US\"> Appointment of thousands of Peace Ambassadors worldwide to bridge religious and cultural divides<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span lang=\"en-US\"><b>Korean Peninsula peace initiatives:<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span lang=\"en-US\"> Organization of international \u201cRally of Hope\u201d summits promoting peaceful reunification<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span lang=\"en-US\"><b>Humanitarian recognition:<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span lang=\"en-US\"> Establishment of the Sunhak Peace Prize honoring global peace advocates<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span lang=\"en-US\"><b>United Nations engagement:<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span lang=\"en-US\"> Collaboration of UPF and the Women\u2019s Federation for World Peace through General Consultative Status with the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span lang=\"en-US\"><b>38th Parallel Peace Initiative:<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span lang=\"en-US\"> Proposal to create an international peace park in the Korean Demilitarized Zone<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span lang=\"en-US\"><b>Cultural diplomacy:<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span lang=\"en-US\"> Global outreach through the Little Angels Children\u2019s Folk Ballet of Korea<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201c<span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Dr. Hak Ja Han has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to peacebuilding rooted in dialogue, cooperation, and respect for human dignity,\u201d said <a href=\"https:\/\/foref-europe.org\/about\/\">Dr. Fige\u013e<\/a>. \u201cHer work has consistently brought together leaders and communities across ideological, religious, and political divides.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u201c<span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Dr. Hak Ja Han\u2019s life work represents a remarkable and sustained investment in peace,\u201d said Dr. Tageldin Hamad, President of UPF International. \u201cThrough institution-building, global dialogue, humanitarian engagement, and cultural diplomacy, she has helped create platforms where cooperation can flourish and where the ideals of peace are translated into practical action.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Born in what is now North Korea and shaped by the experience of war and division, Dr. Han has dedicated her life to promoting reconciliation and strengthening families and communities as foundations for lasting peace. She co-founded the Women\u2019s Federation for World Peace in 1992 and the Universal Peace Federation in 2005, both of which have grown into global networks supporting peace initiatives.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">The nomination also comes amid reports regarding Dr. Han\u2019s current detention, which has raised concern among observers in the international community. According to public reporting, the matter has drawn attention among policymakers and diplomatic observers.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Nobel Peace Prize nominations are confidential, and the Norwegian Nobel Committee receives hundreds of nominations each year. A nomination does not imply selection but reflects recognition of significant contributions to peace and international cooperation.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span lang=\"en-US\"><b>About Universal Peace Federation International<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Universal Peace Federation International is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting peace through dialogue, education, and cooperative initiatives. UPF holds GENERAL consultative status with the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and supports programs in interfaith cooperation, sustainable development, and international collaboration.<\/span><\/span>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column]<br \/>\n\t\t\t[\/et_pb_row]<br \/>\n\t\t[\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221;] [et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221;] [et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221;] Nomination Recognizes Decades of Global Peacebuilding, Interfaith Dialogue, and Korean Peninsula Initiatives NEW YORK&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)\u2014April 3, 2026&#8212; Universal Peace Federation International (UPF International) today announced that Dr. Hak Ja Han, co-founder of the Universal Peace Federation, has been formally nominated for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize by Dr. 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href=\"https:\/\/foref-europe.org\/about\/\">Dr. J\u00e1n Fige\u013e<\/a>, former European Union Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief and president of FOREF Europe.<\/span><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">The nomination recognizes Dr. Han\u2019s decades-long contributions to international peacebuilding, interfaith dialogue, humanitarian cooperation, and reconciliation efforts, particularly in relation to the Korean Peninsula.<\/span><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">In his submission, <a href=\"https:\/\/foref-europe.org\/about\/\">Dr. Fige\u013e<\/a> highlighted several key initiatives:<\/span><\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span lang=\"en-US\"><b>Interfaith cooperation:<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span lang=\"en-US\"> Appointment of thousands of Peace Ambassadors worldwide to bridge religious and cultural divides<\/span><\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span lang=\"en-US\"><b>Korean Peninsula peace initiatives:<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span lang=\"en-US\"> Organization of international \u201cRally of Hope\u201d summits promoting peaceful reunification<\/span><\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span lang=\"en-US\"><b>Humanitarian recognition:<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span lang=\"en-US\"> Establishment of the Sunhak Peace Prize honoring global peace advocates<\/span><\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span lang=\"en-US\"><b>United Nations engagement:<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span lang=\"en-US\"> Collaboration of UPF and the Women\u2019s Federation for World Peace through 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href=\"https:\/\/foref-europe.org\/about\/\">Dr. Fige\u013e<\/a>. \u201cHer work has consistently brought together leaders and communities across ideological, religious, and political divides.\u201d<\/span><\/span>\r\n\r\n\u201c<span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Dr. Hak Ja Han\u2019s life work represents a remarkable and sustained investment in peace,\u201d said Dr. Tageldin Hamad, President of UPF International. \u201cThrough institution-building, global dialogue, humanitarian engagement, and cultural diplomacy, she has helped create platforms where cooperation can flourish and where the ideals of peace are translated into practical action.\u201d<\/span><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Born in what is now North Korea and shaped by the experience of war and division, Dr. Han has dedicated her life to promoting reconciliation and strengthening families and communities as foundations for 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