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Peter HaiderSeidengasse 28/4
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Austria
Seidengasse 28/4
Vienna
Austria
A 1070
+43 (0) 650 258-8846
info@weltfriede.at
http://www.weltfriede.at
Chapter Secretary General
Peter Haider
Vienna Youth Forum: The Role of the Media in a Pluralistic World
Vienna, Austria - In advance of the UN Alliance of Civilizations Youth Forum in Vienna in February 2013, Youth UPF-Austria hosted a panel discussion on "The Role of the Media in a Pluralistic World" on Dec. 11, 2012.
Vienna Youth Forum: A New Religious Pluralism?
Vienna, Austria - In advance of the February 2013 UN Alliance of Civilizations Youth Forum in Vienna, the UPF-Austria Youth Committee organized a forum on religious pluralism on Nov. 20, 2012.
Conference at the UN Headquarters in Vienna on Europe-Russia Partnership
Vienna, Austria - The Vienna International Center was the setting for the first day of an International Leadership Conference on the theme of "Europe and Russia - Partners in a Globalized World" Oct. 12-13, 2012.
Conference at UN Headquarters in Vienna on Culture and Sustainable Development
Vienna, Austria - A conference on “Culture as a Basic Element for Sustainable Development and Human Rights” took place at the Vienna International Centre July 6, 2012.
Vienna Youth Forum: Experiencing Different Cultures
Vienna, Austria - Building the April 12 forum on Exploring Global Citizenship, Youth UPF Austria and AIESEC organized a workshop with the topic “Exchanging Experiences with Different Cultures” on June 2.
Day of Families Observed at a Forum in Vienna
Vienna, Austria - UPF-Austria celebrated the International Day of Families with a forum on the theme of Ensuring Work Family Balance at the UPF headquarters on May 15. Dr. Walter Baar, from the Institute for Trends Research, spoke on Family and the World of Work: Successful European Models.
UPF-Austria Honored for Organizing Events in Vienna
Vienna, Austria - UPF was among the 300 organizers of international congresses in Vienna last year honored at the Vienna City Hall on May 9.
W. Lichem: Capacity for Otherness in Pluri-Identity Societies
The response to the challenges of the 21st century of societal disintegration is not to be found in inter-civilizational “dialogues” but in the operationalisation of the development of a universally shared culture in all societies based on common values and behavioural patterns providing human dignity, freedom from marginalisation and exclusion, humiliation, hatred and consequent intra-societal violence.
Vienna Youth Forum: Exploring Global Citizenship
Vienna, Austria - Following up on the international youth conference during the UN International Year of Youth last July about youth perspectives on peace, the Youth-UPF Austria organized an April 12 forum on “Exploring Global Citizenship.”
Vienna Youth Forum: Celebrating World Interfaith Harmony Week
Vienna, Austria - UPF-Austria organized a World Interfaith Harmony Week commemoration on January 22 and a youth forum about world religions on February 9.
UPF Offers a Nordic Christmas Program in Vienna
Vienna, Austria - UPF in Austria has established a tradition to invite a country or region of the world to share its Christmas traditions for the annual Christmas event. In this way has audience has enjoyed the Christmas spirit of Russia, Brazil, and Africa during recent years. This year it was the turn of the Nordic countries of northern Europe.
Conference in Vienna on Interreligious Dialogue
Vienna, Austria - A Dec. 8, 2011, conference in Vienna on "Interreligious Dialogue: The Role of the United Nations and Peace in the 21st Century" featured speeches and music.
Austria-Russia Music Evening in Vienna
Vienna, Austria - UPF-Austria in cooperation with the ensemble Rondo Danube Vienna organized a Russian-Austrian Concert on November 20 featuring works by Russian and Austrian composers, including Johann Strauss, Rimsky-Korsakov, P.I. Tchaikowsky
Day of Peace Observed in Vienna
Vienna, Austria - UPF-Austria organized an interreligious service in commemoration of the International Day of Peace on September 18.
Youth Day Forum in Vienna: Dialogue and Mutual Understanding among Religions
Vienna, Austria - Young people from four religions and cultures spoke on the topic: “Dialogue and Mutual Understanding among Religions” at a program in Vienna related to International Youth Day, Aug. 12, 2011.
Youth Offer Perspectives on Peace at a Conference in Vienna
Vienna, Austria - In commemoration of the UN International Year of Youth, youth spoke on the theme “Communicating Change: Youth Perspectives on Peace” at conference that opened on July 1, 2011, at the UN headquarters in Vienna.
Conference in Vienna on Youth Perspectives on Peace
Vienna, Austria -The European Leadership Conference on "Communicating Change: Youth Perspectives on Peace" took place July 1-3, 2011 at the United Nations Headquarters and NH Danube Hotel in Vienna.
Day of Families Observed in Vienna
Vienna, Austria - UPF-Austria hosted a forum on May 14 in honor of the International Day of Families. Six speakers addressed the topic of "Confronting Family Poverty and Social Exclusion." A buffet and concert by Slovakian musicians closed the event.
Sephardic-Andalusian Concert in Vienna
Vienna, Austria - A Sephardic-Andalusian concert by "Fleur Joyeuse de Jerusalem" drew an audience of more than 100 guests to a celebration of the diverse styles of . . .
Forum in Vienna on the Radical Changes in Egypt
Vienna, Austria - A panel discussion on "Radical Change in Egypt: Future Prospects in the Land of the Pharaohs" was organized by UPF-Austria on Feb. 15, 2011, just a few days after the fall of the Mubarak regime.