Two German Views of Life in Lebanon

August 7, 2016

Bonn, Germany—A German husband and wife who have made their home in Lebanon shared their insights on that country with a Bonn audience.

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International Women’s Day Observed in Germany

March 13, 2016

Stuttgart, Germany—UPF-Germany offered its Peace Embassy in the city of Stuttgart for a commemoration of International Women’s Day 2016.

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World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Germany

February 6, 2016

Stuttgart, Germany—More than 12 religious representatives attended a special program to celebrate World Interfaith Harmony Week 2016.

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Germans Talk about Saving Unborn Children

November 22, 2015

Stuttgart, Germany—Universal Children’s Day 2015 was observed with a talk about giving pregnant women the choice to save their baby.

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International Day of Peace Observed in Germany

September 20, 2015

Berlin, Germany—UPF marked the UN International Day of Peace with programs in two of Germany’s major cities.

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UPF and Affiliates Make a Difference in Mauritius

September 20, 2015

Port Louis, Mauritius—UPF and affiliated organizations have brought substantial benefits to Mauritius, according to a longtime UPF-Mauritius advisor.

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International Women’s Day Observed in Germany

March 14, 2015

Stuttgart, Germany—Women through the centuries as seen by the world’s writers provided the theme for the UPF-Germany observance of International Women’s Day 2015.

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World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Germany

February 3, 2015

Germany HarmonyWeek 2015 02 03World Interfaith Harmony Week observances took place in Munich and Stuttgart.

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UN International Day for Tolerance Observed in Germany

November 15, 2014

UPF in Hamburg, Germany, commemorated the UN International Day for Tolerance in 2014 by calling for more tolerance and understanding of the value of the family so that respect can be given to all sides in the discussion on the family.

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International Day of Peace Celebrated in Germany

September 20, 2014

On the occasion of the UN International Day of Peace 2014, UPF-Germany organized programs in Bonn, Hamburg, Munich and Stuttgart.

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International Day of Families Observed in Forums in Germany

May 17, 2014

UPF-Germany observed the UN International Day of Families 2014 with forums in Frankfurt on May 3 and Stuttgart on May 17.

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International Women's Day Observed in Germany

March 8, 2014

Stuttgart, Germany - An audience of 25 gathered in Stuttgart, Germany on March 8 to hear a presentation sponsored by the Women’s Federation for World Peace on the topic “The Role of Women Throughout the Ages.” The presentation was held in the premises of UPF.

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World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Germany

February 8, 2014

Stuttgart, Germany - The UPF community center in Stuttgart hosted a celebration of the UN World Interfaith Harmony Week on Feb. 8, 2014.

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UPF-Germany Marks International Day for Tolerance

November 12, 2013

Hamburg, Germany - Around 20 people of different faiths and cultures attended a program organized by UPF-Germany to mark the International Day for Tolerance. In 1995 UNESCO declared this day with the intention of replacing the culture of war with a culture of peace. The UPF program, held on Nov. 12, 2013, in the city of Hamburg, began with a performance of music written by Mozart played on violin and piano.

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Day of Peace Observed at Forums and Prayer Services in Germany

September 21, 2013

 Forums, discussions, and prayer services were organized to commemorate the International Day of Peace in six German cities.

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UPF-Germany Biennial Gathering Addresses Societal Challenges

July 6, 2013

Stuttgart, Germany - At its biennial meeting on July 6, 2013, UPF-Germany leaders reviewed past conferences and discussed how to address issues of concern in Germany, including increasing secularization, the challenge of integration and the role of the family.

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Global Day of Parents Observed in Stuttgart

June 2, 2013

Stuttgart, Germany - An interreligious forum took place at the House of Religion in Stuttgart on Global Day of Parents, June 1. Representatives of various religions spoke about the importance of parents in their religion, and awards were presented to exemplary parents.

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Day of Families Observed in Stuttgart

May 11, 2013

Stuttgart, Germany - To commemorate the UN International Day of Families, UPF-Stuttgart organized a May 11 program. The speaker was Rosemarie Tijsterman on the topic ‘The Five Languages of Love’, based on the book by Gary Chapman.

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International Women's Day Observed in Stuttgart

March 9, 2013

Stuttgart, Germany - The Women’s Federation for World Peace celebrated the UN International Women’s Day 2013 with an event entitled ‘Women for Peace - yesterday and today’ on March 9. The event, which attracted 31 women, was held in the premises of the Stuttgart branch of the Universal Peace Federation.

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Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Stuttgart and Munich

February 2, 2013

Stuttgart and Munich, Germany - UPF joined the "House of Religion in Stuttgart" for an observance of World Interfaith Harmony Week on February 2. A theologian, Dr. Karlheinz Bartel, spoke about his experience with Buddhism in light of the Interfaith Harmony Week, which is the first week of February. Dr. Bartel lived for some time in Japan, studied Buddhism, and came to learn how to practice meditation, which he undertook with the attendees. In Munich, representatives of various Christian churches and religious communities met to recite prayers for peace and offer musical presentations.

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