Conferences
UPF conferences convene professionals and stakeholders from a wide range of sectors—government, religion, academia, civil society, the media, the arts, etc.—encouraging interdisciplinary and multi-sectoral dialogue aimed at the search for solutions to the world's critical problems. UPF conferences underscore the importance of spiritual values, ethical principles, teamwork, responsible leadership and good governance.
- Written by: UPF-Israel
Jerusalem, Israel—Contributions of medical professionals and others during the COVID pandemic were recognized.
- Written by: UPF-International
Washington, DC—Millions of viewers from 150 countries joined the live online broadcast of the 5th Rally of Hope sponsored by the Universal Peace Federation on Saturday, February 27, 2021.
- Written by: UPF-Philippines
Manila, Philippines—Millions of people from 63 nations gathered online for the inaugural Philippine Rally of Hope to call for peace and healing of the nation and world.
- Written by: UPF-South America
South America—UPF South America’s webinar had the theme “The importance of Christian unity and cooperation for peace and human development, as well as the importance of broader interfaith cooperation.”
- Written by: Joshua Holmes, American Clergy Leadership Conference
Las Vegas, United States—At the online rally, the UPF co-founder addressed an interfaith audience of hundreds of thousands.
- Written by: UPF-Canada
Montreal, Canada—UPF-Canada held a webinar on November 30, 2020, on the topic “Migration as a Spiritual Journey.”
- Written by: UPF-Asia Pacific
Bangkok, Thailand—More than 1,600 participants from 30 nations gathered virtually for an International Leadership Conference (ILC) focused on the reunification of Korea.
- Written by: UPF-South America
South America—UPF-South America’s ILC webinar was followed by 860 viewers.
- Written by: UPF Communications
Seoul, Korea—Viewers from 194 countries tuned into hundreds of broadcast stations and gathered online to call for peace among and between nations at an event sponsored by UPF.
- Written by: UPF-Japan
Tokyo, Japan—UPF-Japan held a three-day virtual International Leadership Conference (ILC) on the theme “Peaceful Reunification of the Korean Peninsula.”
- Written by: Evaristo Fernández Sandoval, President, UPF-Paraguay
Asunción, Paraguay—On Saturday, November 7, a “Peace Talks” webinar was organized by UPF members from Argentina, Chile, Uruguay and Paraguay.
- Written by: UPF-Central America and the Caribbean
Central America—On October 31, 2020, UPF-Central America and the Caribbean held a special Peace Talks webinar titled “The Role of Leaders in Promoting Interdependence, Mutual Cooperation, and Universal Values.”