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Ban Ki-moon: Statement at the Celebration of Africa Day
June 26, 2013
I place great importance on close ties between the United Nations, the African Union and the continent's regional and sub-regional organizations. These cover an increasingly broad range of activities – from peacekeeping and mediation to peacebuilding, electoral assistance and the rule of law; from economic and social empowerment to sustainable development.
Global Day of Parents Observed in Washington DC
June 11, 2013
Washington DC, USA - A forum on the Global Day of Parents took place at The Washington Times on June 11. Speakers included Dr. Rosa Rai Djalal, President of the Muslim Women's Association and wife of the Ambassador of Indonesia, and H.E. Gilbert Galanxhi, Ambassador of Albania.
UN Diplomats Welcome Global Day of Parents
June 4, 2013
New York, USA - UN diplomats and members of the NGO community assembled on June 4, 2013 in a delegates' dining room for the first annual observance of the UN Global Day of Parents.
United Nations Celebrates First Global Day of Parents
June 4, 2013
New York, USA - The Global Parents Day was duly commemorated by a special luncheon in the newly renovated UN Delegates Café on June4, 2013.
Japanese Tea Ceremony at the Washington DC Peace Embassy
May 30, 2013
Washington DC, US - On May 30, 2013 the temperature hit over 90 degrees. It was like a heat stroke covering the Washington, DC area. Nevertheless, for the guests the weather was not a barrier to enjoying the green tea that was prepared with the utmost care by the UPF staff and volunteers.
Clergy March for Peace in Old Jerusalem
May 18, 2013
Jerusalem, Israel - The Middle East Peace Initiative pilgrims walked arm in arm on May 18, 2013, through the streets of the Old City of Jerusalem chanting, “Peace, Shalom, Salaam Alaikum. Let’s Bring Peace to the Middle East!”
MEPI Interfaith Efforts Lauded by Religious, Civic Leaders in Jerusalem
May 18, 2013
Jerusalem, Israel - Israeli rabbis, civic leaders, and leaders of the Christian, Jewish, and Druze communities gave high praise to the Middle East Peace Initiative (MEPI) efforts at a banquet in Jerusalem on May 17, 2013.
Interfaith Pilgrims Gather in Jerusalem for Peace
May 15, 2013
Jerusalem, Israel - Faith leaders from diverse traditions descended on the Holy City of Jerusalem on May 14, 2013 as part of the Middle East Peace Initiative and to honor the tenth anniversary of the “Jerusalem Declaration” for peace.
Side Events to the 57th Commission on the Status of Women
March 15, 2013
United Nations, New York - UPF joined in organizing side events for the 57th Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women March 4-15, 2013.
S. Zakhem: Address to World Summit 2013
February 24, 2013
Commentary on Peace, Security, and Human Development
T. McDevitt: Address to World Summit 2013
February 24, 2013
Commentary on Peace, Security, and Human Development
D. Burton: Address to World Summit 2013
February 24, 2013
Commentary on Peace, Freedom, and Human Rights
A. Guerra: Address to World Summit 2013
February 24, 2013
Commentary on Peace and Security in East Asia
H.J. Moon: Address to World Summit 2013
February 23, 2013
Dr. Hyung Moon delivered this address on behalf of his mother, UPF Co-Founder Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon, at the opening of World Summit 2013.
Interfaith Harmony Week 2013 Celebrated at the UN General Assembly
February 14, 2013
United Nations, New York - A celebration of World Interfaith Harmony Week took place at the UN General Assembly on Feb. 14, 2013. The theme was "United for a Culture of Peace through Interfaith Harmony."
Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Salt Lake City
February 1, 2013
Salt Lake City, Utah, USA - The Salt Lake City Interfaith Roundtable officially kicked off Interfaith Month 2013 with a special breakfast meeting on January 31 at the Salt Lake Downtown Marriott Hotel, which also recognized the annual World Interfaith Harmony Week, February 1-7.
Bali Declaration Calls for a Global Ecological Civilization
December 13, 2012
Bali, Indonesia - UPF staff participated in a World Ecological Safety Assembly in Bali, Indonesia, Dec. 10-12, 2012, joining 500 participants representing politics, governments, NGOs, science, media and academe.
International Leadership Seminar in Washington, DC
December 8, 2012
Washington DC, USA - UPF's Office of Embassy Relations in Washington DC concluded its programs for the year with a seminar on December 8 to introduce the core values and teachings of Rev. Sun Myung Moon, Founder of UPF. This seminar was the first presentation in an educational series that will continue into the new year.
Mission of Sri Lanka to the UN Hosts Tea Ceremony
November 27, 2012
New York, USA - The Mission of Sri Lanka to the United Nations hosted a Japanese Tea Ceremony organized by staff of UPF's Office of UN Relations on Nov. 27, 2012.
H.E. Mr. Al-Nasser Receives UPF Leadership Award
November 15, 2012
New York, USA - Amb. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, president of the 66th Session of the UN General Asembly, received UPF's prestigious Leadership and Good Governance Award at a special Award Ceremony in New York Nov. 15, 2012.
