AFGHANISTAN

Afghan Singer Farhad Darya appointed Ambassador for Peace

December 2, 2014

Vienna, Austria - A colloquium on “Afghanistan - a Country in Transformation: Promoting Peace and Development through Art” took place Dec. 2, 2014 in the Vienna International Center.

International Day of Peace Celebrated in Afghanistan

September 21, 2014

Kabul, Afghanistan - The International Day of Peace was celebrated in Kabul on Sept. 21, 2014 by thousands of school and university students, members of civil society organizations, teachers and peace volunteers in a program of speeches, recreational activities and a cleaning project.

Day of Peace Observed at an Educational Program in Kabul

September 20, 2013

Kabul, Afghanistan - An observance of the UN International Day of Peace in the conference hall of Ibn-e-Sina University in Kabul on September 20 constituted a microcosm of Afghanistan, assembling people from various sections of the society and different ethnic groups, religions, and cultures. The event transformed the dynamics of conflicts into elements of peace and coexistence for some hours.

Women's Day Program in Kabul

March 10, 2013

Kabul, Afghanistan - The leaders of Aims Peace Village Organization with the support of the UPF core members celebrated the International Day of Women in cooperation with the Afghanistan Independent Human Right Commission (AIHRC). Aims Peace Village Organization celebrated this event in a large gathering on March 10, as they were preparing for that for a month.

M.K. Khalili: Address to World Summit 2013

February 24, 2013

Commentary on Peace, Security, and Human Development

Forum in Kabul on Peace and Sustainable Development

December 15, 2012

Kabul, Afghanistan - About 25 people gathered in the Serena Hotel in Kabul on December 15 for a forum on "Innovative Approaches to Sustainable Development and Peace." Afterwards, UPF leaders paid a courtesy call on H.E. Mohammad Karim Khalili, Vice President of Afghanistan.

Day of Peace Commemorated in Kabul

September 21, 2012

Kabul, Afghanistan - UPF-Afghanistan celebrated the International Day of Peace in Kabul on September 21 with more than 160 people from different categories of the society attended. This fabulous event was held at the Gharjistan Institute of Higher Education. The program consisted of speeches, messages, cultural presentations, and refreshments.

Day of Families Observed in Kabul

May 17, 2012

Kabul, Afghanistan - UPF Ambassadors for Peace celebrated the International Day of Families in Kabul on May 17. Around 200 people from across the population segments attended this marvelous event at the Bakhtar Institute for Higher Education.

Reflections on the International Leadership Conference in Mindanao

March 31, 2012

Change is inevitable with the current flow of access to information, media expansion, technologies, communications, and the tendency of human nature to seek peace and truth. With all of above, we can be hopeful for gradual change. But what is important is how to channel the human potential towards the expected change.

Day of Peace Observed in Kabul

September 22, 2011

Kabul, Afghanistan - UPF members met in Kabul to commemorate the International Day of Peace with a recitation from the Qur'an, speeches and a concert of Afghan music.

Peace Seminars Offered to Afghan Youth

December 18, 2010

Kabul, Afghanistan - Throughout the year of 2010 UPF-Afghanistan has been giving Basic Peace Seminars to young Afghanis educating them to become peacemakers and serve their community.

Human Rights Day Observed in Kabul

December 10, 2010

Kabul, Afghanistan - UPF-Afghanistan worked with the Independent Human Rights Commission of Afghanistan to promote character education and celebrate Human Rights Day, Dec. 10, 2010.

Day of Peace Observed in Kabul

September 24, 2010

Kabul, Afghanistan - Young people from enemy tribes and antagonistic Muslim sects came together to listen to messages of peace and enjoy traditional Afghan dances in an International Day of Peace celebration on September 24.

Day of Families Celebrated in Kabul

May 15, 2010

Kabul, Afghanistan - UPF celebrated the International Day of Families in Kabul on May 14 by reaching out to ten poor families in one of the many slums of the city. The purpose was to spread the culture of celebrating such important day and articulate the central role of the family in establishing a peaceful and harmonious society.

Day of Peace Observed in Kabul

September 25, 2009

Kabul, Afghanistan - Four days after a bombing in another part of Kabul, an International Day of Peace included music, a mosque cleanup, and a martial arts demonstration.

F. Assifi: Pray for a Relief of Suffering

June 2, 2009

Today I am going to take you on a short, short journey of why Afghanistan is in such a fragile situation. Why do we have all the nations in the world involved in bringing peace to Afghanistan and yet we are still the killing field of the world today?

Day of Families Celebrated in Kabul

May 17, 2009

Kabul, Afghanistan - Fifty social and political activists gathered at the Sitara Hotel in the heart of Kabul to celebrate the International Day of Families and report about their activities of service to the community and work to strengthen the families of Afghanistan.

Peace Tour Connects with Afghan Youth

May 17, 2009

Kabul, Afghanistan - Fifty people attended a gathering at the Sitara Hotel, including the Deputy Minister of Culture, Ambassadors for Peace, Youth Ambassadors for Peace, social activists, directors of educational centers, and youth leaders.

Practical Plans to Help Afghanis

March 31, 2009

The people hope that the new strategy of US President Barack Obama and the international community can bring a new, effective policy for the benefit of the Afghan people. The only ones who are benefiting from the old policy are those who are corrupt. The middle class and the poor people have no chance to develop. They only become more and more poor, affected by the continuous increases in prices and lacking any opportunities for adequate jobs.