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Alpine Peace Road Unites Three Nations
June 9, 2018
Klagenfurt, Austria—Bicyclists from Italy, Slovenia and Austria took part in a UPF Peace Road event that visited all three nations in one day.
Seminar Envisions Pakistan on the New Silk Road
May 29, 2018
Vienna, Austria—The president of Pakistan-administered Azad Jammu and Kashmir was the main speaker at a seminar on Pakistan’s future role.
Stand Up to ‘Spiral of Silence,’ Austrians Told
May 28, 2018
Linz, Austria—A UPF event focused on the difficulty that many people have in voicing unpopular opinions.
Interreligious Association for Peace and Development Launched in Europe
April 29, 2018
Vienna, Austria—A two-day International Leadership Conference organized by Universal Peace Federation brought together 250 participants from 45 nations.
Freedom of Faith a ‘Litmus Test’ for All Human Rights
April 28, 2018
Freedom of religion or belief is an essential human right and an expression of the deepest personal freedom—freedom of conscience.
Seeking ‘The Femininity of God’
April 14, 2018
Linz, Austria—The historical development of women’s role, from early Christianity to today, was the focus of a lecture co-sponsored by UPF.
UPF Forum Considers Legacy of Marx
March 29, 2018
Linz, Austria—In the year of his 200th birthday, Karl Marx was the subject of a lecture on his life and his legacy.
World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Upper Austria
February 17, 2018
Gramastetten, Austria—Forty-five guests representing eight religious denominations celebrated the 2018 World Interfaith Harmony Week.
World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Vienna, Austria
February 11, 2018
Vienna, Austria—More than 200 people attended a World Interfaith Harmony Week program that culminated with an Interfaith Peace Blessing.
UPF-Austria Holds 2017 Year-End Meeting
December 9, 2017
Vienna, Austria—UPF-Austria organized a meeting of Ambassadors for Peace to reflect on the events of the past year and set a direction for 2018.
Austrians Discuss Hope for Horn of Africa
November 3, 2017
Vienna, Austria—About 100 guests attended a panel discussion on human rights in the Horn of Africa in relation to the recent phenomenon of migration.
Interreligious Breakfast Linz
October 14, 2017
Linz, Austria—The fourth Interreligious Breakfast of 2017 focused on the theme “You Shall Be a Blessing.”
Upper Austrian 'Peace Road' Follows Scenic Path
September 30, 2017
Reichraming, Austria—UPF of Upper Austria, in cooperation with three communities and their mayors, held a Peace Road bicycling tour through the scenic Steyr-Land district.
Vienna Celebrates Asmara’s UNESCO Honor
July 15, 2017
Vienna, Austria—The listing of Eritrea’s capital as a World Heritage Site was celebrated at a special event titled “Asmara—City of Dreams.”
Austrians Discuss Role of Believers in Politics
July 1, 2017
Linz, Austria—An interreligious breakfast meeting held by UPF of Upper Austria focused on the topic “Spirituality and Politics—Are Religious People Called to be Actively Involved in Political Affairs?”
Austrians Revisit the Peace Bridge They Built
July 1, 2017
Reichraming, Austria—A number of Ambassadors for Peace from the state of Upper Austria met at a Peace Bridge that they constructed eight years earlier.
Young Austrians Discuss the Changing European Landscape
May 22, 2017
Vienna, Austria—“Walls or Bridges? Populism, Integration and the Future of Europe” was the title of a panel discussion organized by the Youth Committee of UPF-Austria.
International Day of Families Observed in Austria
May 15, 2017
Linz, Austria—To commemorate the UN International Day of Families, the Upper Austrian chapter of UPF held a discussion on the topic “What Value Does the Family Have?”
UN International Day of Families Observed in Vienna, Austria
May 14, 2017
Vienna, Austria—More than 200 guests, including Ambassadors for Peace and NGO leaders, attended a celebration of the 2017 International Day of Families.
UPF-Austria Holds Second Interreligious Breakfast
April 22, 2017
Linz, Austria—An interreligious breakfast held by UPF asked the question “What Can Religions Contribute to Solving the Problems of Our Age?”
