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 International
Washington, D.C.—The 2nd "Conference of Hope" was held in South Korea on December 17 and live streamed to millions of viewers globally.
- Written by: Barbara Grabner, journalist and historian
Bratislava, Slovakia—“Religious Freedom: The Human Right under Attack” brought together human rights advocates from throughout Europe.
- Written by: David Fraser Harris, secretary general, UPF Middle East and North Africa
Bethlehem, Palestine—Day Two began with a session on the family and on women in the Church.
- Written by: Dongsoon Chen, UPF-EUME
Bethlehem, Palestine—In this session, religious leaders discussed the reality of the Church and Christians in the Middle East.
- Written by: Artan Kurti, UPF-EUME
Bethlehem, Palestine—The final sessions of the Al-Liqa’ conference focused on the reality of Christians in the Middle East.
- Written by: Alan Sillitoe, UPF-EUME
Bethlehem, Palestine—The conference ended with a summary and recommendations.
- Written by: UPF-EUME
Bethlehem, Palestine—The Al-Liqa’ Center for Religious, Heritage and Cultural Studies in the Holy Land held its 29th Annual International Conference.
- Written by: Yvo Bruffaerts, coordinator, UPF Western Europe
Bethlehem, Palestine—The chairman of UPF-International addressed the Al-Liqa’ 29th Annual International Conference.
- Written by: Artan Kuri, UPF EUME
Tirana, Albania—UPF and an affiliated organization held a conference titled “Family, Society and Universal Values.”
- Written by: UPF International
Seoul, Korea—The greatest difference between open, free societies and authoritarian regimes is respect for human rights and religious freedom.
- Written by: Europe-Middle East and Austrian branches of UPF and WFWP
Vienna, Austria—Former Western Balkan heads of state, high-level officials and Balkans experts were the panelists at the conference.
- Written by: Johann Rechberger, UPF-Burgenland
Stadtschlaining, Austria—Speakers at a UPF peace conference described their experiences of reconciliation.