Projects
Bringing physical and mental rehabilitiation together
Today, physical rehabilitation is largely well done, but the mental side ...Reports
Peace - do you really care?
Peace - we can all make a difference if we collaborate. If one million people get together then people will really start to listen. Join us and help get over a million behind the campaign! more ...
Paul Hardcastle dedicates the re-mix of '19' to helping veterans
Baroness Meacher hosted a reception at the House of Lords to support our Foundation Partners, Talking2Minds, in their work to help people overcome Post Traumatic Stress (PTS - often referred to as PTSD) more ...
Encouraging young people to engage in politics
As an official Partner of Parliament Week, we ran two events for young people to help them to understand Parliament better. The events gave the participants a chance to meet and quiz members of both the House of Commons and House of Lords more ...
Teach us how and we will engage in politics
In 2015 we have another general election looming in the UK and yet again we have a danger of marginalising young people. The next generation, often being portrayed as disinterested in how society is run and set up, have often been ignored by the current political elite more ...
Peace - the role of nationality and religion
During a recent discussion seminar, there were some recurring themes, the main ones being the need for education and self-esteem amongst people and, of course, justice. Many good people are doing good things, but there is still much to do. There is a need to bring those working in the field of peace and reconciliation more closely together and to share ideas, resources and activities to the (even) greater good more ...
Lord Laird presents Peace Award to Matteo Bergamini
Lord Laird presented Matteo Bergamini with a United Peace Federation 'Peace Award' in recognition of starting Shout Out, an online news platform that encourages young people to get engaged in politics and society more ...
Past activities
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Variations on an original enigma
"Bad news: machines are totally going to take over" Alan Turing was born on 23 June 1912 and died by cyanide poisoning on 7 June 1954. Bryan Johnston presents an overview of Turing's work and achievements
Islam and integration
Lord Laird and Dr Prentis visited the Fazl Mosque in south London - the first mosque in London - to meet the community there and discuss the current situation following the Paris attrocities
Ethics and the City
The City of London has been through turmoil in recent years following the succession of scandals and crises. Our learned panel discussed how the City could rebuild its reputation and look to the future
Parliament and human rights - 2
After the recent atrocities in Paris, some Peers presented their views on the subject of human rights, followed by a discussion with 70 young women drawn form various communities
Parliament and human rights - 1
After the recent atrocities in Paris, some Peers and a Barrister presented their views on the subject of human rights, followed by a discussion with the 70 young people present
Visit by the Mayor of Hiroshima
The Mayor of Hiroshima and the Secretary General of Mayors for Peace visited the House of Lords to talk about their work and the ongoing world peace situation in the anniversary year of the Hiroshima nuclear bombing
Refugees and migrants - morals and dilemmas
What should be done? Who should do it? Who is a refugee and who is a migrant? An Archbishop, a Police Commander and the Mayor of Dover present their views
Understanding, collaboration and peace
2015 is the 70th anniversary of the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima. Ms Yoshiko Kajimoto, a survivor of the Hiroshima nuclear bomb gives her personal testimony
Immigrant Diaries
Following our extremely popular 'Prejudice and persecution post Paris' discussion, we present 'Immigrant Diaries' - a light-hearted, but serious follow-up with four stand-up comedians from four religions
Paul Hardcastle reception supporting Talking2Minds
Paul Hardcastle re-mixed his famous song "19" and re-released it, donating the proceeds to Talking2Minds to support their work helping to eradicate PTSD
Prejudice and persecution post Paris
Recently our minds have been particularly focused on issues of freedom of speech, prejudice and persecution after the events in Paris, activities of terrorist organisations and the ongoing persecution of minority groups - a discussion evening
The life of Albert Schweitzer
A short play and discussion about the life of Albert Schweitzer - in association with Medecins sans Frontieres
Politics - what's the point? - 2
A discussion meeting for young ladies (aged 10-14) from the Girl Guide movement and Ahmadiyya Muslim Community to find out about how Parliament works and meet some MPs and Peers for a discussion
Politics - what's the point? - 1
A discussion meeting for young people (aged 17-24) to find out about how Parliament works and meet some MPs and Peers for a discussion
What is the purpose of a Caliphate?
Caliphates are in the news - and not for the right reasons. We will look at the origins of Caliphates, the different types and consider current perceptions. Finally, we will learn about the 106 year old Ahmadiyya Khilafat and its work in peace etc
Religion - what's the point?
An evening with leaders from different religions to discuss the role and relevance today
World Peace Day - 21 September 2014
Peace and reconciliation are two of the main objectives of FIC and we are pleased to support World Peace Day. The comments by Ban Ki-Moon, Secretary General of the UN, summarise our feelings well: "Peace and security are essential foundations ...