Mother of Peace
founder of wfwp international
Experiencing the first hand effects of the Korean War during her childhood, Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon grew up amidst a time of division and uncertainty. Dr. Moon’s upbringing in a war-torn Korea shaped her aspirations in building a world of peace and reconciliation from a young age. Thus, Dr. Moon and her late husband, Reverend Sun Myung Moon, dedicated their lives to realize such hopes. In 1992, they founded the Women’s Federation for World Peace with the understanding that women play a vital role in establishing a harmonious society.
Because of many peace-building initiatives across the globe, Dr. Moon has come to be affectionately known as Mother Moon by many who have been touched by her warm embrace and maternal care. Mother Moon’s heart to alleviate the world’s suffering through a mother’s touch is the core of WFWP’s mission. WFWP was established to uplift and guide women to recognize the value of their divine femininity and encourages the partnership of both women and men to realize a world of peace. She advocates, “Women have the magical power to create harmony and to soften hearts. Brides build bridges. The world of the future can be a world of reconciliation and peace, but only if it is based on the maternal love and affection of women. This is a true power of womanhood. The time has come for the power of true womanhood to save the world.”
Mother Moon’s life is a testament to her unyielding endeavors to substantiate one global family through embodying compassion and service.
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Dr. Moon has worked with heads of state, Nobel prize winners, religious leaders, and men and women of the arts to create a world of God's ideal. This pursuit has taken her to the halls of power. In July of 1993, she was the first Korean woman to address a meeting of United States Senators and Congressmen on Capitol Hill. Two months later, on September 7, Mrs. Moon became the first Korean woman to give an address in the United Nations. Her message on both these occasions connected women's responsibility in the quest for world peace with the deepest elements of human existence: the heart of God, the suffering of humanity, and the meaning of human history.
Dr. Moon’s latest humanitarian efforts included the Peace Starts with Me rallies and world tour. In addition, she established the prestigious Sunhak Peace Prize to recognize and award those who are creating solutions for the betterment of future generations. Because of many peace-building initiatives across the globe, Dr. Moon has come to be affectionately known as Mother Moon by many who have been touched by her warm embrace and maternal care.
Despite the unprecedented circumstances with the Covid-19 pandemic, Mother Moon has remained steadfast in her commitment to peace and initiated a series of virtual events called the Rallies of Hope with guest speakers including both current and former heads of states all over the world. Based on goals of mutual prosperity, interdependence, and universal values, the Rallies of Hope have brought together people of different religious denominations, political affiliations, and national borders, touching millions of viewers.
Mother Moon’s heart to alleviate the world’s suffering through a mother’s touch is the core of WFWP’s mission. Mother Moon established WFWP in hopes to uplift and guide all women to recognize the value of their divine femininity and encourages the partnership of both women and men to realize a world of peace. As a mother of 14, Mother Moon understands the impact a mother can make to her family and society through love. She advocates, “Women have the magical power to create harmony and to soften hearts. Brides build bridges. The world of the future can be a world of reconciliation and peace, but only if it is based on the maternal love and affection of women. This is a true power of womanhood. The time has come for the power of true womanhood to save the world.” (Mother of Peace 251).
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Mother of Peace - A Memoir By Dr. Hak Jan Han Moon
“For the first time, I am opening up a window into my life. I do so with the hope that the story of this life, lived in accordance with God’s love, will inspire in others the same mission, passion, devotion and dream.”
In this moving memoir, Dr. Moon shares deeply poignant memories of her life from growing up in an idyllic village in what is now North Korea, being plucked from her home as a child to flee the devastation of the Korean War, her budding determination to devote her life to God and wipe away pain in the hearts of all people, and working tirelessly beside her late husband, Rev. Sun Myung Moon, to found and lead a multitude of peace initiatives including WFWP.
Legacy
In her lifetime, together with her husband, Mother Moon has established over 100 organizations to move the world toward world peace through a diverse array of private businesses, non-profit organizations, schools, and awards.
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Artist Association for World Peace
Go World Brass Band
Hyo Jeong Youth Orchestra
Kirov Academy of Ballet of Washington, D.C.
Korean Folk Ballet
Little Angels
Literary Federation for World Peace
Manhattan Center Studios
New Hope Singers
New World Players
New York City Symphony
Sunburst
Sunhwa Arts Academy
Universal Arts Center
Universal Ballet Company
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American Clergy Leadership Conference
American Leadership Conference
Interdenominational Conference for Clergy
International Conference for the Unity of the Sciences
International Conference on World Peace
International Leadership Conference
International Summit Council for Peace
World Media Conference
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Association for the Unity of Latin America
Federation of Island Nations for World Peace
Federation of Peninsular Nations for World Peace
Filipino International Community of America
Korean Cultural Foundation
Middle East Partnership Initiative
Mongolian Peoples Federation for World Peace
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Family Education and Empowerment Foundation
International Association of Academicians for Peace
International Educational Foundation
Sun Moon Educational Foundation
World University Federation
World University Presidents Association
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HJ Magnolia Foundation
Ocean Church
South and North America Sustainable Development for World Peace
World Conference on Preservation and Sustainable Development in the Pantanal
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Cheongshim Hospital
Isshin Hospital
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Atlantic Video
Free Press International
GoodLife Network
International Media Association for Peace
iPeace TV
News World Television
Pyramid National Pressport
The Washington Times Foundation
World Media Association
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Sunhak Peace Prize
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Middle East Times
Noticias del Mundo
Paragon House
Segye Times
Sekai Nippo
Sunghwa Publishing
Tiempos del Mundo
The Washington Times
Ultimas Noticias
World and I
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Aewon Voluntary Service Corporation
International Relief Friendship Foundation
Isshin Hospital
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Bridgeport Hope School
Bridgeport International Academy
HJ Heaven and Earth CheonBo Training Center
International Peace Education Center
International Peace Leadership College
Institute of Korean Studies for Foreign Students
Jin-A Child Care Center
Korean Language Institute
Kyunbok Elementary School
Little Angels Arts School
Martial Arts Federation for World Peace
New Eden Academy
New Hope Academy
New Hope School
Paragan House
Principled Academy
Professors World Peace Academy
Sun Hak Universal Peace Graduate University
Sun Hwa Arts Middle and High School
Sun Hwa Educational Foundation
Sun Hwa Kindergarten
Sunjung Girl’s Middle School
Sunjung High School
Sunjung Girl’s Vocational High School
Sun Moon University
The Principled Academy
Unification Theological Seminary
Unification Thought Institute
Wongu Peace and Happiness University
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International Conference for the Unity of Sciences
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American Constitution Committee
American Freedom Coalition
Assembly of the World’s Religions
Citizens’ Federation for the Unification of the Fatherland
Confederation of the Associations for the Unification of the Societies of the Americas
Confederation of the Associations for the Unification of the Societies of the Americas Ministerial Alliance
Council For the World's Religions
Federation of Continental Nations for World Peace
Freedom Leadership Foundation
International Association for Peace and Economic Development
International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace
International Coalition for Religious Freedom
International Federation for Victory over Communism
International Federation for World Peace
International Highway Project
International One World Crusade
International Religious Foundation
International Security Council
Inter-religious and International Federation for World Peace
Inter-religious Association for Peace and Development
Inter-religious Federation for World Peace
Minority Alliance International
National Council for the Church and Social Action
New Ecumenical Research Association
One World Crusade
Pure Love Alliance
Summit Council for World Peace
World Association of Non-Governmental Organizations
World Institute for Development and Peace
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Martial Arts Federation for World Peace
Peace King Cup Soccer Tournament
Peace King Cup Fishing Tournament
Sun Moon Soccer Foundation
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Collegiate Association for the Research of Principles
Pure Love Alliance
Religious Youth Service
Youth Federation for World Peace
Youth for the Reunification of North and South Korea
Youth and Students for Peace
Youth Seminar on World Religions
Young Clergy Leadership Conference
