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Chapter Secretary General
Global Peace Council Member
UPF-Georgia Observes UN Day to End Racial Discrimination
March 22, 2013
Tbilisi, Georgia - UPF-Georgia conducted trainings in Tbilisi on “Stop Racism – Take Action” and an Interracial Soccer Tournament to commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, March 21, 2013.
Seminars and Consultations in Tbilisi
October 29, 2012
Tbilisi, Georgia - A visit at the end of October by Mr. Jacques Marion, Secretary General of UPF-Eurasia, offered opportunities for seminars and consultations with government officials about UPF's approach to peacebuilding.
Combatting HIV/AIDS on UN Day in Tbilisi
October 24, 2012
Tbilisi, Georgia - UPF organized two events in collaboration with the United Nations office in Tbilisi to commemorate UN Day: educational activities for school students and a conference on combating HIV/AIDS.
Day of Peace in Georgia Observed at a Conference and Historic Site
September 22, 2012
Tbilisi, Georgia - UPF-Georgia organized two events for the UN International Day of Peace: a conference at the David Aghmashenebeli University of Georgia on September 21 and a celebration at the Rabat fortress in Akhaltsikhe on September 22.
Becoming Peacebuilders through Religious Youth Service in Georgia
July 30, 2012
Zugdidi, Georgia - Youth from eight nations arrived in Zugdidi in western Georgia on July 21, 2012, to spend ten days living and working as an interfaith and international community and gain insights into the culture, life, and faith of the people of this nation in the South Caucasus.
Tbilisi Forum on Peacebuilding in Multicultural Societies
May 31, 2012
Tbilisi, Georgia - A Leadership Conference on “Peacebuilding in Multicultural Societies: The South Caucasus Peace Initiative,” May 31, 2012, drew participants from Georgia, Azerbaijan, Russia, France, Japan and USA.
Day of Families Observed in Tbilisi
May 15, 2012
Tbilisi, Georgia - UPF-Georgia observed the International Day of Families with programs at a school for mentally handicapped children on May 13 and the Women's Information Center on May 15.
UN Day to Eliminate Racial Discrimination Programs in Georgia
March 25, 2012
Tbilisi, Georgia - “Stop Racism – Take Action” was the message of programs for students in Tbilisi from March 19-25, 2012, related to the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
Religious Youth Service Project to Take Place in Georgia
March 22, 2012
Samegrelo, Georgia - Building on the success of last July's Religious Youth Service project at an orphanage in Zugdidi, UPF-Georgia is organizing a project in that region of western Georgia from July 21 to 30.
International Women's Day Commemorated in Tbilisi
March 8, 2012
Tbilisi, Georgia - A commemoration of International Women's Day took place at School #136 in Tbilisi with a variety of educational activities from March 1-8.
Interfaith Harmony Week Commemorated in Tbilisi
February 4, 2012
Tbilisi, Georgia - A commemoration of World Interfaith Harmony Week took place at the office of “Georgia in Support for Refugees” in Tbilisi on February 4. The event brought together 20 representatives from different NGOs, Ambassadors for Peace, former political leaders, youth leaders, and students.
Introducing Russians to Georgian Culture
December 18, 2011
Yekaterinburg, Russia - UPF-Urals helped organize programs at the Ural Center with the Rustaveli Society of Georgia to introduce Russians to the distinctive culture of Georgia, a neighboring nation in the South Caucasus.
Elimination of Violence against Women Taught in Georgia
November 25, 2011
Tbilisi, Georgia - On the UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Nov. 25, 2011, Young Peace Ambassadors and the school administration organized a program at High School No. 136 in Tbilisi.
UN Day for Tolerance Observed with Educational Programs in Georgia
November 17, 2011
Tbilisi, Georgia - Educational programs for students in Tbilisi took place in observance of the UN International Day for Tolerance, Nov. 16, 2011.
Georgia Welcomes the Week of Family Values
November 9, 2011
Tbilisi, Georgia - The Week of Family Values was held in Tbilisi, Georgia, November 4-13. Programs took place at High School No. 136 in Tbilisi, the Georgia Human Rights Ombudsman's office, and the Foundation for the Development of Human Resources.
United Nations Day Observed by UPF-Georgia
October 24, 2011
Tbilisi, Georgia - Students in Tbilisi learned about the UN's work and discussed ways to build peace on United Nations Day, Oct. 24, 2011.
Building on Friendships Begun at Georgia Religious Youth Service Project
September 22, 2011
Yekaterinburg, Russia - The Yekaterinburg student who sent a hand-made gift for a Georgian student delivered during the Religious Youth Service Project there during the summer received a gift in return during a celebration of the International Day of Peace on Sept. 22, 2011.
Day of Peace Observed in Tbilisi
September 20, 2011
Tbilisi, Georgia - UPF-Georgia in partnership with the NGO "Georgia – help for refugees" and the Foundation of Intercultural Relations "Future Stars" organized a program for children of internally displaced people and poor families on September 18 at the Mushtaid Park in Tbilisi.
UPF-Eurasia Secretary General Visits Georgia
August 17, 2011
Tbilisi, Georgia - The Secretary General of UPF-Eurasia, Jacques Marion, visited Georgia from August 12 to 17. During his stay, Ambassadors for Peace met at the Human Recourses Development Foundation of Tbilisi, on August 13. The 12 participants included NGO leaders, professors, participants in the summer volunteer project, and students.
Religious Youth Service in Georgia Promotes South Caucasus Peace
July 25, 2011
Zugdidi, Georgia - At a Religious Youth Service project in Zugdidi, western Georgia, July 16-25, 2011 participants from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cote d'Ivoire, Georgia and Russia lived and worked together as an interfaith and international community helping at an orphanage.
