COSTA RICA

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UPF-Costa Rica
Apartado postal. 5337-1000
San Jose
Costa Rica
506-2240-1612
506-2281-0008
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Global Peace Council Member

Hon. Gerardo Brenes A.

President The Foundation for the Development of Guanacaste, Vice President La Paz Community School

UPF-Central America and the Caribbean Holds Two Events

July 10, 2023

Central America—A week of events held by UPF-Central America and the Caribbean.

UPF's IAPD Sponsors Dialogue of Spiritual Leaders from Central America and the Caribbean

February 25, 2021

Central America and the Caribbean—On February 25, 2021, the regional chapters of UPF-Central America and the Caribbean and the Interreligious Association for Peace and Development (IAPD) held a webinar on the theme “The Responsibility of Religious Leaders for Peace and Development.”

Central American Region Holds Webinar to Commemorate UN International Day of Peace

September 21, 2020

Costa Rica—On September 21, 2020, UPF-Central America and the Caribbean held a webinar with the theme "International Day of Peace: Let's Realize a World of Sustainable Peace With Mutual Interdependence."

UPF Central America and Caribbean Region Convenes "Peace Talks" Webinar

July 30, 2020

Costa Rica—UPF-Central America and the Caribbean held a Peace Talks webinar with panelists from the regional Interreligious Association for Peace and Development (IAPD) on the topic “Challenges and Opportunities for Faith Communities in the Aftermath of Covid-19.”

UPF-Central America and the Caribbean Hosts Webinar Attracting Participants From 19 Countries

July 25, 2020

Costa Rica—On the evening of July 25, 2020, UPF-Central America and the Caribbean held a web conference titled “The Central America in the Era of the Covid-19 Pandemic: Challenges and Opportunities Facing Government and Civil Society Leaders.”

UPF-Central America and the Caribbean Region Holds "Peace Talks" Webinar Examining Covid-Related Challenges and Opportunities for Caribbean Nations

July 11, 2020

Costa Rica— UPF-Central America and the Caribbean held a "Peace Talks" web conference titled “The Caribbean in the Era of the Covid-19 Pandemic: Challenges and Opportunities.”

UPF Meets with Central American and Caribbean Leaders

May 18, 2018

Mexico City, Mexico—In April and May, representatives of UPF- Central America and the Caribbean met with government leaders in Mexico, Honduras, Costa Rica and Panama.

IAPP Launched in Costa Rica

July 8, 2017

San José, Costa Rica—More than 190 people attended the launch of the Costa Rica branch of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP).

Parliamentarians for Peace Launched in Central America-Caribbean Region

October 8, 2016

San José, Costa Rica—The vice president of Costa Rica and dignitaries from Central America and the Caribbean attended the UPF International Leadership Conference (ILC) in Costa Rica.

Central America-Caribbean Celebrates International Day of Peace

September 23, 2015

Guadalupe, Costa Rica—UPF celebrated the International Day of Peace with events in four countries in Central America and the Caribbean: Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Jamaica.

First Central America-Caribbean Regional Conference Held in Costa Rica

June 25, 2015

San José, Costa Rica—UPF held its first conference for Central America and the Caribbean region, “Building bridges of peace,” on June 25.

UPF-Costa Rica: Moving Forward in 2015

January 24, 2015

San José, Costa Rica - Working with existing peace networks in 2015 is one of the plans made by UPF-Costa Rica at its second meeting of the year.

Costa Rican Ambassadors for Peace Make Plans for 2015

January 12, 2015

San José, Costa Rica - In their first meeting of 2015, Costa Rican Ambassadors for Peace defined the two most important projects for the new year.

UPF Chair Visits Costa Rica to Give Briefings about UPF

December 2, 2014

San Jose, Costa Rica - UPF Chairman Dr. Charles S. Yang visited San José Dec. 2-3, 2014, to meet government officials and brief them about the work of UPF.

International Day of Peace Celebrated in Costa Rica

September 21, 2014

San Jose, Costa Rica - UPF-Costa Rica had a booth at a celebration of the International Day of Peace 2014 organized by Red de Paz (Peace Network), of which UPF Costa Rica is a part. On Sept. 27, UPF-Costa Rica will hold a program at the Peace Embassy called "Let's Promote a Culture of Peace and Unity in our Region."

In the News: Costa Rican Recognized for Community Development Work

January 7, 2014

San Jose, Costa Rica - Marco Campos, age 49, has formed part of the communities of Nosara and Samara for the past 12 years, and his efforts to help these and other communities develop has not gone unnoticed. In December in San Jose, the Universal Peace Federation (UPF) recognized him for his work to benefit the province of Guanacaste and the country.

Day of Peace Observed in Television Programs and a Fair in Costa Rica

September 21, 2013

San Jose, Costa Rica - UPF-Costa Rica was part of the Peace Network that organized a peace fair on September 20 at the Plaza de la Cultura in San Jose in celebration of the International Day of Peace.

Celebrando el Día Internacional de la Paz en Costa Rica

September 5, 2013

San Jose, Costa Rica - Con una feria de paz en la Plaza de la Cultura, se celebró el Día internacional de la paz en Costa Rica el 20 de septiembre.

Ambassadors for Peace Active in Costa Rica

July 2, 2013

San Jose, Costa Rica - UPF-Costa Rica is legally registered under the name "Asociación de Embajadores para la Paz Universal" (Association of Ambassadors for Universal Peace). The work plan for 2013 and 2014 includes holding events on topics such as The Origin of Family Peace," and "Leadership and Family," with the participation of distinguished political, economic, and social leaders. Also, lectures about venereal disease are given to residents of Hogares Crea. Every Thursday from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm, a TV program callled "Senderos de Paz" (Pathways to Peace) is broadcast through Telepaz Channel 52.