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-Argentina
Buenos Aires, Argentina—“Development and Cooperation: Proposals and Challenges for the Day After” was the theme of a panel of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP)
- Written by: UPF-Brazil
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil—UPF-Brazil held the inauguaral meeting of IMAP-Brazil, with the theme “The Role of Media in Times of Crisis.”
- Written by: UPF International
Vienna, Austria—The Coalition of Faith-Based Organizations web conference on “Social Harm of Organized Crime on Communities” had 82 attendees from 22 countries.
- Written by: UPF International
Vienna, Austria—The afternoon session of the webinar organized by the Coalition of Faith-Based Organizations on combatting organized crime and corruption had 100 attendees from 31 countries.
- Written by: UPF-Peru
Lima, Peru—The Zoom launch of Peru’s chapter of the International Association of Academicians for Peace (IAAP) was attended by 100 guests, with another 300 watching on Facebook Live.
- Written by: UPF-Argentina
Buenos Aires, Argentina—“Education and Values” was the theme of UPF-Argentina’s monthly Ambassadors for Peace panel.
- Written by: UPF International
United States—On October 5, 2020, the Coalition of Faith-Based Organizations held a web conference titled “Restorative Justice, Victim Assistance and Faith-Based Organizations.”
- Written by: UPF International
Seoul, Korea—The Universal Peace Federation (UPF) concluded its second Rally of Hope on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020. The 3-hour event hosted 12 distinguished world leaders, along with first-class entertainment.
- Written by: UPF International
United States—On September 15, 2020, the Coalition of Faith-Based Organizations held a web conference titled “The Role of Ethics, Education and Good Governance for Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice: Perspectives from Faith-Based Organizations.”
- Written by: UPF-Argentina
Buenos Aires, Argentina—A special “Honoring a Peace Legacy” Zoom meeting took place on the occasion of the eighth anniversary of Rev. Sun Myung Moon’s passing to the spiritual realm.
- Written by: Jacques Marion, UPF president for Europe and the Middle East
Africa/Europe/Middle East—ILC 2020 held by UPF of Africa and UPF of Europe and the Middle East focused on the theme “Opportunity and Hope at a Time of Global Crisis.
- Written by: Renee Corley
Africa/Europe/Middle East—“Perspectives from Business Leaders” was the final session of ILC 2020 organized by UPF of Africa and UPF of Europe and the Middle East.