A New Era: UPF Leadership Transition

Friday, May 26, 2023

Tarrytown, New York—The UPF worldwide community celebrated a new chapter in its history with the installation of Dr. Chang Shik Yang as the new international chairman.

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In Memoriam: Pelé

Thursday, December 29, 2022

The Universal Peace Federation (UPF) joins the world in offering condolences to the family of Brazilian soccer legend, Pele.

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Conference of Hope Series

Wednesday, December 21, 2022

UPF launched the "Conference of Hope" series on the foundation of its Rally of Hope series. The "Conference of Hope" series allows greater focus on specific topics related to peace, security and human development.

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In Memoriam: Queen Elizabeth II

Saturday, September 10, 2022

UPF International offers our prayers of gratitude for the life of Her Majesty and our sincere condolences to the Royal Family.

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In Memoriam: Mikhail Gorbachev

Wednesday, August 31, 2022

UPF International—Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev, who died on August 30 after a long illness.

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SLC2022 Media Coverage

Saturday, August 13, 2022

The Independent (Nigeria), Aug. 8 - Nigerian Officials To Join World Leaders For 2022 UPF Leadership Conference In Korea 
https://independent.ng/nigerian-officials-to-join-world-leaders-for-2022-upf-leadership-conference-in-korea/

Kyodo News, Aug. 12, 2022 - Unification Church-Affiliated Group Commemorates Abe in South Korea
https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/08/3cdec32dfbbf-unification-church-affiliated-group-commemorates-abe-in-s-korea.html

KBC (Korea), Aug. 12 - South Korea summit lays foundation for a global agreement on peace
https://www.kbc.co.ke/south-korea-summit-lays-foundation-for-a-global-agreement-on-peace/

Kyodo News, Aug. 13, 2022 - North Korea Expresses Condolences to Unification Church Founder Family
https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/08/2155f56a768c-n-korea-expresses-condolences-to-unification-church-founder-family.html 

The Washington Times, August 14, 2022 - Pompeo says China’s Xi Senses ‘Weakness’ Emanating from White House 
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2022/aug/14/pompeo-says-chinas-xi-senses-weakness-emanating-wh/

Independent (Nigeria), Aug. 15 - UPF Summit: Buhari, Other World Leaders Call For Global Peace, Religious Freedom 
https://independent.ng/upf-summit-buhari-other-world-leaders-call-for-global-peace-religious-freedom/ 

Aug. 15, Malawi Exclusive - Mtambo describes peace as catalyst for national development
https://themalawiexclusive.com/mtambo-describes-peace-as-catalyst-for-national-development/

The Washington Times, Aug. 16 - China, North Korea will ‘Continuously Test’ Resolve of U.S.-South Korea Alliance, Ex-Commander Warns 
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2022/aug/16/china-north-korea-will-continuously-test-resolve-u/

The Times Group Malawi, Aug. 17 - Minister Pushes for Debt Relief at Peace Summit 
https://times.mw/minister-pushes-for-debt-relief-at-peace-summit/?amp=1

Aug. 17, Malawi Exclusive - Faith community contributing positively towards peace in Malawi
https://themalawiexclusive.com/faith-community-contributing-positively-towards-peace-in-malawi/

Aug. 19, Vanguard (Nigeria) - Emmah Isong charges African leaders on credible representation, good governance
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/08/emmah-isong-charges-african-leaders-on-credible-representation-good-governance/

UPF Statement in Honor of the Life and Legacy of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

Sunday, July 10, 2022

UPF International—UPF International expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and to the people of Japan.

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In Memoriam — His Excellency Evaristo Carvalho

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

UPF International—His Excellency Evaristo Carvalho, the former president of São Tomé and Príncipe, died at the age of 80 on May 18, 2022.

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In Memoriam: Leonid Kravchuk

Friday, May 13, 2022

UPF-International—Leonid Kravchuk, the first president of Ukraine and a UPF Ambassador for Peace, passed away on May 10, 2022, at the age of 88.

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In Memoriam: Stanislav Shushkevich

Tuesday, May 3, 2022

UPF-International—Dr. Stanislav Shushkevich, the former leader of Belarus, a member of the UPF Presiding Council and an Ambassador for Peace, passed away at age 87.

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Test of Anchor Links

Tuesday, April 19, 2022

Test of Anchor Links

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Honoring the Legacy of Esteban Fauret

Friday, April 15, 2022

Argentina—We express our condolences to relatives and families of Ambassador for Peace Esteban Fauret, who died on April 15, 2022.

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