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Chapter Secretary General
Global Peace Council Member
UPF-Finland Commemorates UN International Day of Peace
September 16, 2023
Helsinki, Finland—The Peace Road walk commemorated the 2023 UN International Day of Peace.
Nordic Nations Dedicate Peace Road to Korea
August 27, 2022
Morokulien, Norway—UPF supporters from four Nordic countries held a Peace Road event at the border between Sweden and Norway.
UPF-Finland Observes Africa Day
May 25, 2022
Helsinki, Finland—UPF co-sponsored the 11th celebration of Africa Day in Finland.
UPF-Finland Peace Road Visits Famed Artists’ Colony
September 18, 2021
Tuusula, Finland—A Peace Road event visited a former artists’ colony and the museum of a women’s volunteer organization.
Nordic Nations Host Regional Rally of Hope
April 11, 2021
Oslo, Norway—UPF chapters in five nations organized the online event together.
World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Finland
February 21, 2021
Helsinki, Finland—UPF co-hosted a webinar with an English-language online TV channel for migrants.
Peace Road Event Takes Place in Finland
July 27, 2019
Helsinki, Finland—Starting at the spiritual center of Finland, UPF supporters held a Peace Road walking event through the center of Helsinki.
Peace Road in Finland Leads to Parliament
August 14, 2018
Helsinki, Finland—The 2018 Peace Road event started with a walk through central Helsinki and ended at a peace-themed program in the Finnish Parliament.
‘International Café’ Celebrates 100 Years of Finland
June 23, 2018
Giessen, Germany—One hundred years after the Republic of Finland came into existence, UPF celebrated with a program about Finnish history and culture.
International Day of Peace Observed in Finland
September 21, 2015
Helsinki, Finland—A discussion of the current European refugee crisis was the focus of Finland’s observance of the International Day of Peace.
Sixth “Christmas Star” Festival Bears the Light of Peace
December 4, 2014
Hyvinkää, Finland - Russian and Finnish children took part in the sixth “Light of the Christmas Star” festival and competition on Dec. 4 to 7, 2014.
Youth UPF-Finland Takes Part in Islamic Media Conference
September 27, 2014
Helsinki, Finland - Youth UPF-Finland participated in a media conference on the role of Islam in Western mainstream media on Sept. 27, 2014.
International Day of Families Observed at a Forum in Helsinki
May 15, 2014
Helsinki, Finland - The Finnish chapters of UPF and the Women's Federation for World Peace observed the International Day of Families with a May 15, 2014, forum on the theme: ”The important role of a woman in the culturally diversifying Finland.”
Reflections on the Conference in Paris Promoting Eurasia-Europe Cooperation
December 4, 2013
Paris, France - I had been selected to attend a two-day European Leadership Conference, Dec. 3-4, 2013, focused on the relations between Europe and Eurasia.
Day of Peace Observed in Helsinki
September 13, 2013
Helsinki, Finland - UPF-Finland and the Africans and African-Europeans Association held a joint program on Sept. 13 commemorating the International Day of Peace and Africa Day with presentations about the views, concerns, and aspirations of young African immigrants.
Day of Families Observed in Helsinki
May 14, 2012
Helsinki, Finland - Some 50 persons of all ages, many nationalities, and cultures gathered together in Helsinki to recognize and celebrate the yearly International Day of Families. The theme was ”Balancing Spirituality and Practical Affairs in the Family.”
Day of Peace Observed in Helsinki
September 21, 2011
Helsinki, Finland - A seminar on “Peace and democracy - Let your voice be heard!” took place on September 21 in Helsinki featuring speakers from the Loviisa Peace Forum and the Women's Federation for World Peace.
Day of Peace in Helsinki, Finland
September 21, 2010
Helsinki, Finland - For the International Day of Peace, UPF-Finland held a seminar on September 21 on “Youth, Peace and Development.” After a presentation about Principles of Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution, five people described programs that encourage young people to get involved in peace and development activities.
Legacy of Peace Commemorated in Helsinki
June 6, 2010
Helsinki, Finland - UPF-Finland honored three distinguished Finnish individuals in addition to the five international figures at the Legacy of Peace event in Helsinki on June 6. H.E. Mr. Harry Purwanto, Ambassador of Indonesia to Finland, attended the event and acknowledged the respect that the late president of Indonesia, Abdurrahman Wahid, showed to UPF Founder Rev. Sun Myung Moon.
Day of Families Celebrated in the Finland Parliament
May 13, 2010
Helsinki, Finland - UPF-Finland held a conference at the Parliament in connection with the UN International Day of Families on May 12. The chairman of the Helsinki City Council spoke in support of strengthening the family, since the well being of the family correlates with the well being of the city.
