UPF-Italy Works toward Peace through Sports

June 26, 2016

Monza, Italy—Peacebuilding through sport was discussed in a conference and demonstrated in a football tournament.

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International Day of Families Observed in Italy

May 14, 2016

Bergamo, Italy—The importance of the family to peacebuilding was the focus of the UPF celebration of International Day of Families 2016.

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Italians Seek Spiritual Way to Health

May 13, 2016

Bergamo, Italy—More than 50 persons attended a series of three meetings in April and May 2016 on wellness of the soul and body.

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Russian ‘Angels’ Build Bridges of Peace in Italy

May 6, 2016

Turin, Italy—Using traditional songs and dances of Russia, a group of youthful performers touched the hearts of adults and children in northern Italy.

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Peacebuilding Education Continues in Northern Italy

February 11, 2016

Bergamo, Italy—UPF Ambassadors for Peace and contacts of UPF’s affiliated organizations continued their peacebuilding studies in two recent seminars. 

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World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Italy

February 7, 2016

Bergamo, Italy—"The Divine Concept in the Various Faiths" was the theme of a meeting organized by UPF to commemorate World Interfaith Harmony Week.

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UPF-Middle East Holds Seminar on Peace Principles

November 1, 2015

Rome, Italy—Ambassadors for Peace from various Middle East nations gathered in Rome for an advanced seminar of UPF Peace Principles.

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UPF at Vatican Conference Marking 50 Years of Nostra Aetate

October 28, 2015

Rome, Italy—UPF took part in a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the papal statement Nostra Aetate on October 28, 2015.

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Italian UPF and Affiliated Groups Hold Peacebuilding Seminar

October 24, 2015

Bergamo, Italy—UPF Ambassadors for Peace and contacts of UPF’s affiliated organizations attended a peacebuilding seminar.

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International Day of Peace Observed in Italy

September 26, 2015

Monza, Italy—On the occasion of the UN International Day of Peace, UPF held a conference on the theme "Peace Education: Nourishment of Conscience."

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UN Magazine Features “Football for Peace” Project

August 24, 2015

Turin, Italy—The current issue of UNICRI’s Freedom From Fear Magazine features “Football for Peace,” a project that was co-organized by UPF-Israel and Italy in March.   

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‘Best Values of Sport’ Shown at Italian Peace Cup

June 27, 2015

Monza, Italy—Soccer players representing more than 15 nationalities, including refugees newly arrived in Italy, competed for the UPF Peace Cup.

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International Day of Families Observed in Italy

May 23, 2015

Bergamo, Italy—A variety of religious, ethnic and cultural organizations joined with UPF-Italy to exalt the family in honor of International Day of Families.

 

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UPF Italy: Women Tell Their Stories

March 28, 2015

Monza, Italy — A conference designed to increase awareness of the role of women in our society was held in the northern Italian city of Monza on March 28, 2015.

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UPF Israel and Italy Collaborate on Youth Soccer Exchange Project

March 19, 2015

Turin, Italy—An Arab-Jewish soccer team, comprised of fourteen (7 Arab, 7 Jewish) 11-year-old boys, visited Turin, Italy from March 19-26, 2015, to participate in the “Un Calcio per la Pace” (“Football for Peace”) project.

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International Day of Peace Celebrated in Turin, Italy

September 22, 2014

Turin, Italy - A celebration of the International Day of Peace took place at the Museo-laboratorio di Pace in Turin on Sept. 22, 2014.

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International Day of Peace Celebrated in Monza, Italy

September 21, 2014

Monza, Italy - UPF and the Women’s Federation for World Peace of Italy organized a conference on the theme of “Education for Peace – Vision and Paths” at the Urban Center in Monza on Sept. 20, 2014, followed by a prayer vigil outside the Town Hall.

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Ecuadorians Beat Italy in Finals of UPF-Italy Peace Cup

June 28, 2014

Monza, Italy - The ninth annual Peace Cup concluded in June 2014 with the final matches of an eight-team inter-ethnic football tournament in Monza and with women's volleyball and men's football matches that included teams of inmates of the San Vittore Prison in Milan.

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Africa Day 2014 Observed at a Forum in Italy

May 25, 2014

Bologna, Italy - An Africa Day forum on May 25, 2014 in Bologna, Italy, was entitled: "Peace and Geopolitical Development in the sub-Saharan Africa."

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International Day of Families Observed in Italy

May 17, 2014

Bergamo, Italy - UPF-Bergamo celebrated the International Day of Families proclaimed by the UN on May 17, 2014. The theme was "Faith in the Family."

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