Contact
Heiner HandschinChemin de la Pierreire 1D
Case postale 84
1092 Belmont-sur-Lausanne
Vaud
Switzerland
1092
41 21 729 9862
unge@upf.org
http://switzerland.upf.org
Switzerland
Chemin de la Pierreire 1D
Case postale 84
1092 Belmont-sur-Lausanne
Vaud
Switzerland
1092
41 21 729 9862
unge@upf.org
http://switzerland.upf.org
Global Peace Council Member
Hon. Ricardo Lumengo
Former Member, Parliament of the Swiss Confederation
National Peace Council Member
H.E. Makarim Wibisono
Ambassador, Permanent Mission of Republic of Indonesia to the United Nations
Webinar Looks at Interfaith Harmony and Korean Reunification
Geneva, Switzerland—Korea’s religious and cultural heritage may provide clues for unifying the peninsula, experts say.
Two Views of Religion Presented at Webinar
Geneva, Switzerland—Prominent religious leaders spoke at a webinar titled “Religion – A Way to Peace or a Cause of Conflict?”
Webinar Discusses Incentives for Two Koreas to Unite
Biel/Bienne, Switzerland—UPF held a webinar on “Incentives for a Rapprochement on the Korean Peninsula.”
International Day of Peace Conference Emphasizes Youth
Geneva, Switzerland—IAPD co-sponsored a two-day conference on “Empowering Youth for Peace.”
Swiss Peace Road Event Held on Youth Day
Bern, Switzerland—Bicyclists rode through the Swiss countryside in a Peace Road commemoration of International Youth Day.
"Peace Talks"- Africa Day Event Tackles Major Issues
Biel/Bienne, Switzerland—An Africa Day commemoration discussed violence against women and government corruption.
Swiss Ambassadors for Peace Convene Seminar
Geneva, Switzerland—UPF held its first seminar of the year for Ambassadors for Peace, with 12 attendees.
Africa Day Observed in Switzerland
Biel/Bienne, Switzerland—Africa Day was celebrated by UPF with a discussion of the power of the African diaspora to benefit Africa.
International Day of Families Observed in Switzerland
Geneva, Switzerland—UPF co-sponsored a conference on interfaith cooperation and the family, held at the World Council of Churches.
‘Peace Cup’ Brings Fair Play to Youth in Three Nations
Lugano, Switzerland—“Peace Cup” football tournaments for youngsters were held this year in Switzerland, Italy and Albania.
UPF Geneva Office Inaugurated
Geneva, Switzerland—The Swiss chapters of UPF and two affiliated organizations have opened a joint office.
Peace Day Launch for IAPD Geneva/Swiss Chapter
Geneva, Switzerland—The Geneva/Swiss chapter of the interfaith association was inaugurated in the Ecumenical Center of Geneva.
Peace Road Event Held on International Youth Day
Bern, Switzerland—Two teams of bicyclists arrived in the Swiss capital at the end of a Peace Road event that covered a combined 400 kilometers (more than 248 miles).
Geneva Group Discusses the Need for IAPD
Geneva, Switzerland—A consultation on creating a chapter of the Interreligious Association for Peace and Development (IAPD) was held at the World Council of Churches offices.
Swiss and Italian Children Vie for Peace Cup
Novazzano, Switzerland—Twelve teams of children from Switzerland and Italy competed in the football tournament known as the Peace Cup.
World Peace Blessing Held in Switzerland
Biel/Bienne, Switzerland—Twenty couples, representing different faiths and cultural backgrounds, took part in an International Peace Blessing ceremony.
Swiss ‘Peace Road’ Seeks UPF Founder’s Path
Geneva, Switzerland—The 2017 Peace Road recalled the visits to Switzerland between 2005 and 2011 of the late UPF founder.
Swiss Children Vie for Soccer’s Peace Cup
Novazzano, Switzerland—Ten teams of schoolchildren took part in the 2017 Peace Cup soccer tournament, which “entertains and socializes [and is] not just a competition.”
Swiss “Peace Road” Honors Peace Cyclist
Geneva, Switzerland—The 2016 Peace Road urged the UN to open an office in Korea and honored the memory of a well-known peace bicyclist.
Africa Day Is Observed in Switzerland
Biel/Bienne, Switzerland—The responsibility of migrants was the topic of discussion at the 2016 Africa Day celebration attended by around 35 people.