Navajo Nation proclaims “International Golden Rule Day!”

Hon Rex Lee, VP of Navajo Nation (left)
with Dr. Robert Ornales

Announcement from Ambassador Mussie Hailu in Ethiopia:

Dear Friends, Greetings of peace, light and blessing from Africa. Hope this finds you all in peace and good health. I am happy to inform you that the 8th Navajo Nation Vice President, Hon. Rex Lee Jim joined us in proclaiming the Golden Rule Day.

Background information about the Hon. Rex Lee Jim, Vice President of Navajo Nation, Window Rock, AZ. After serving as a ranking member on the Judiciary Committee and Chairman of the Public Safety Committee within the 21st Navajo Nation Council, Delegate Rex Lee Jim was sworn in as Vice President of the Navajo Nation on January 11, 2011.

Born and raised in Rock Point, a small farming and ranching community in northern Arizona. Vice President Jim after graduating from Princeton University started work with the Rock Point Community School teaching Navajo to students K-12. During this time, he developed a curriculum for K-Graduate programs that was culturally and pedagogically appropriate for Navajo students. He has published books and produced plays using the Navajo language. An author, playwright, and medicine man, Vice President Jim continues to make diplomatic trips abroad on behalf of the United Nations to improve relations between nation states and indigenous peoples.

As a representative of the Carter Foundation, the Vice President has helped improve relations between the United States of America and the Andean Countries of Colombia, Venezuela, Bolivia, Peru and Ecuador. Vice President Jim played a key role in the drafting and final passage of the International Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. On 16 December 2010, President Barack Obama declared that the United States is going to sign the declaration.

The Navajo people elected Vice President Jim for his vision to foster the language, traditional songs and prayers, and to ensure the prosperity of the Navajo Nation.

I just received the proclamation from the Vice President. The Golden Rule teaching is spreading to the four corners of the Earth. The more we promote the Golden Rule the more we create a culture of peace, interfaith harmony, understanding, compassion, human right, respect for all forms of life, right human relationships and better world for all.

May Peace Prevail on Earth
In Peace and gratitude
Mussie Hailu

Activist For Women Dr. Lisa Gilfillan Receives the Golden Rule International Award

Dr. Clyde Rivers with Dr. Lisa Gilfillan

Dr. Lisa Gilfillan received the esteemed Golden Rule International Award, presented by Dr. Clyde Rivers, the Interfaith Peace-Building Initiative (IPI) Representative to the United Nations in New York as well as a member of the leadership team of the Golden Rule International Award. The Golden Rule International Award is now established in 120 nations of the world. This organization seeks out top achievers that live the Golden Rule in their everyday life – Treat others the way you want to be treated. This is a new global ethic that the leadership of the Golden Rule International Award, Patron, current President of Ethiopia, Girma Wolde and Ambassador Mussie Hailu have embraced and are promoting globally.

Dr. Lisa Gilfillan has created an international program called, “Women of the World” (WOW). This training program is building women of the world globally to step into their full potential of leadership. It is equipping women with skills and education to train families to be economically empowered and encouraged with knowledge that can transform their lives. Dr. Lisa Gilfillan won this award for this great humanitarian effort to empower women of all faiths and cultures around the world.

Dr. Rivers said, “She is an extraordinary woman that is applying her knowledge and practical experience on the ground globally. She has reached over 100 nations with her academic knowledge and practical help. She is a master of the craft of building women, absolutely the best.”

DR. CLYDE RIVERS RECOMMENDS GERALD R. FORD PRESIDENTIAL MUSEUM TO LEADERS AROUND THE WORLD

Dr. Clyde Rivers

Dr. Clyde Rivers, a peace activist for Interfaith Peace-Building Initiative and the Golden Rule International Award, highly recommends the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This museum is inspiring, prestigious and is highly recommended by Dr. Clyde Rivers to come and receive the education offered by this institution. 

Former President Gerald Ford took office in America during one of the most tumultuous times in America’s history. Within a three-year period he was able to instill integrity and leadership back to the United States of America. Any government around the world could learn from this great example and role model of Gerald R. Ford. This museum walks you through the history and the restoration of American democracy.

Dr. Clyde Rivers said, “After my day at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, I would recommend this venue to any country that wants to be governed by integrity and values. Come and partake of the educational experience at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum. I’m very grateful for the time and experience I had there.” 

DR. CLYDE RIVERS SPEAKS AT THE GERALD R. FORD PRESIDENTIAL MUSEUSM

Dr. Clyde Rivers

On May 31, 2013, Dr. Clyde Rivers had the privilege of bringing the Golden Rule International Award to the State of Michigan. Dr. Rivers is the Interfaith Peace-Building Initiative (IPI) Representative to the United Nations in New York as well as a member of the leadership team of the Golden Rule International Award. The Golden Rule is “Treat other the way you want to be treated.” This award has been created by Dr. Mussie Hailu, Board Chairman of the Interfaith Peace-Building Initiative and the Golden Rule International Award, to help establish cultures of peace around the world. The leaders Interfaith Peace-Building Initiative and the Golden Rule International Award look to honor people that live the Golden Rule as a lifestyle. The Golden Rule International Award is now established in 120 nations of the world. The current President Girma Wolde of Ethiopia is the Parton of Golden Rule International.

Representative Dr. Clyde Rivers is quoted as saying; “It is such a privilege to bring this prestigious award on a platform such as the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Former President Ford was a great man of peace and his museum resonates the principles of the Golden Rule. We thank the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum for allowing our organization to present the Golden Rule International Award at this esteemed location.”

PEACE ACTIVIST DR. CLYDE RIVERS SEEKING GLOBAL PEACE

Dr. Clyde Rivers

Loss of life is at an epidemic level around the world. Dr. Clyde Rivers, a Representative to the United Nations in New York for the Interfaith Peace-Building Initiative (IPI), is on a mission to establish cultures of peace within every community in the world. The plan to accomplish this is based on the biblical principle of the Golden Rule, “Treat each other the way you want to be treated.” Dr. Rivers believes this principle will lay a foundation for peaceful dialogue within communities that are in need of peaceful, life-saving results.

Representative and activist, Dr. Clyde Rivers said, “Many nations of the world do not understand the power of peace making. If you have been fortunate enough to live in a country that has never experienced war, you are a blessed person. As a peace activist for the Interfaith Peace-Building Initiative I have seen people living in total fear of what’s going to happen at the end of an election. They are unsure if there will be peace or war and it causes great concern and unrest. This has become a great issue of concern for me and gives me a strong desire to initiate peace globally wherever I go.”

Dr. Manuel Tigerino Wins Goodwill Ambassador Award

Ambassador Mussie Hailu, Dr. Manuel Tigerino, Ambassador Clyde Rivers
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Dr. Manuel Tigerino, Founder of Latin University of Theology receives an international award  - the esteemed Golden Rule Award given by the Interfaith Peace Initiative (IPI). The Golden Rule Award stands for, "Treat Others The Way You Want To Be Treated." Dr. Manuel Tigerino has exemplified that message with his life. He has established a multi-cultural bridge that brings people from every faith and culture together to work to solve problems in nations and cities of the world.

We had the privilege to honor Dr. Tigerino in Los Angeles, California, with the Founder of the Golden Rule Award, Ambassador Mussie Hailu. Ambassador Clyde Rivers, the IPI Representative to the United Nations - New York was also in attendance. Ambassador Rivers said, "I have worked with Dr. Manuel Tigerino and Latin University of Theology for several years and Dr. Tigerino is the best I know at creating cultural unity. It is great to have Dr. Tigerino as a Goodwill Ambassador of the Golden Rule International."

President of Finland Wins Golden Rule Award - 2010

Tarja Halonen- President of Finland

The 2010 Golden Rule Award was awarded to Finland's President Tarja Halonen. President Halonen has strongly supported dialogue between cultures and religions in Finland as well as around the world. Among the many actions she has been involved in, President Halonen gathered the leaders of the so-called Abrahamic Faiths after the 9-11 terrorist attacks and the Finnish religious leaders continue to meet regularly on the President's initiative since 2011. She has also given her support to the importance of the role of women around the world and their tremendous work for the common good in their communities. 

More information regarding this award can be found at:

www.uri.org/the_latest/2012/09/finlands_golden_rule_award_2010