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United States
3600 New York Ave., NE
Washington, DC
United States
20002
+1 (202) 636-3236
info@us.upf.org
Chapter Secretary General
Mr. Larry Moffitt
Global Peace Council Member
Hon. Matt Salmon
Member (1995-2001), United States House of Representatives
National Peace Council Member
Hon. Earl F. Hilliard
Former Member, Congress of theUnited States of America
National Peace Council Member
Dr. Cheryl Ann Lau
Judge Pro Tempore, Carson City Justice and Municipal Courts
National Peace Council Member
Amb. Sam Hanna Zakhem
Former Ambassador, Embassy of the United States of America to Bahrain
UPF Co-Sponsors Global Forum on Settlements
New York, United States—UPF was one of the sponsors of the 12th Global Forum on Human Settlements and the 2017 Sustainable Cities and Human Settlements Awards Ceremony.
UPF-USA Commemorates International Day of Peace
Crownsville, United States—"Together We Can Bring Peace” was the title of a peace breakfast forum in Maryland held in observance of the UN International Day of Peace.
International Day of Peace Observed Across USA
United States—UPF marked the 2017 UN International Day of Peace in more than a dozen locations across the United States.
Jains Honor UPF Leaders for Peacebuilding
New York, United States—The UPF International chair and vice president were honored at an event sponsored by the Shrimad Rajchandra Mission.
UPF Chair Addresses Bamba Day Program at the UN
New York, United States—UPF International Chair Dr. Thomas G. Walsh addressed a special program at the UN General Assembly Hall in honor of Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba Day.
IAPP Hosts UN Luncheon to Discuss Northeast Asia
New York, United States—“Building Peace and Stability in Northeast Asia” was the theme of a high-level special luncheon held by UPF and the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP) at the United Nations.
Global Day of Parents 2017 Observed at the United Nations
New York, United States—The essential role of parents and family cohesion in ensuring children’s well-being was discussed at a program held at the United Nations.
RYS Gives U.S. Youth a Capital Training
Washington, D.C., United States—For the second year, the Religious Youth Service welcomed participants of a youth leadership program to take part in its summer project.
Africa Day 2017 Celebrated in New York City
New York, United States—“Harnessing the Demographic Dividend through Investments in Youth” was the theme of a gala celebration of Africa Day.
UN Program Focuses on the Importance of Parents
New York, United States—“Parents’ Role in Helping Their Children Thrive” was the theme of a program held at the United Nations to commemorate the UN International Day of Families.
UN NGO Committee on Spirituality Appoints New Senior Adviser
New York, United States—The NGO Committee on Spirituality, Values and Global Concerns-New York (CSVGC-NY) has appointed Ambassador Isaiah Chabala, a former ambassador of Zambia to the United Nations and to the European Union, as its senior advisor.
SDGs and the Family Discussed at UN Program
New York, United States—The family is essential to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, according to speakers at a side event to the 2017 Commission on the Status of Women.
UN Program Discusses Support for Survivors of Trafficking
New York, United States—During the 2017 Commission on the Status of Women, a program was held at the United Nations headquarters entitled “Economically Empowering Trafficking Survivors to Stay Permanently off the Streets.”
UN Program Explores Value of ‘Family Capital’
New York, United States—A side event to the 2017 Commission on the Status of Women was held under the title “Family Capital: The Engine for Women’s Development.”
Women Rising with Spirituality and Ethics at the UN
New York, United States—A program titled “Women’s Global Leadership, Spirituality and Ethics” was held at the United Nations during the 61st Annual Commission on the Status of Women.
UPF-USA Convenes Program on Leadership
New York, United States—About 100 social activists came together for a day of focused study, reflection, and discussion of themes essential to successful and principled leadership.
Faith and Spirituality Suggested to Aid Refugees
New York, United States—“Refugees and the Culture of Peace: What Spirituality Has to Offer” was the title of a program held by the Culture of Peace Working Group.
UPF Promotes Family Capital at SDG Discussion
New York, United States—“Family capital” was the theme of a program held by UPF during the 2017 UN Commission for Social Development.
Nigerians Discuss U.S. Election System
Abuja, Nigeria—Ambassadors for Peace were among more than 100 Nigerians who were invited to the U.S. Embassy for a program on the 2016 U.S. election.
UPF-USA Hosts International Leadership Conference
Washington, D.C., United States—More than 200 leaders from 54 nations attended an International Leadership Conference (ILC) which featured the launch of a parliamentarians’ peacebuilding association known as the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP).