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-Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific—Three current and former first ladies and a former deputy prime minister spoke about women’s leadership at a session hosted by the IAFLP.
- Written by: UPF-Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific—Journalists and media professionals from the Asia Pacific discussed the media’s role in the current global health crisis at a session hosted by the IMAP.
- Written by: UPF-Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific—Academicians shared their perspectives on “Pursuing Interdependence in A Community for Peace” at a session hosted by the IAAP.
- Written by: UPF International
The Americas—On September 12, reflections of appreciation were offered to mark UPF’s 15 years of accomplishments.
- Written by: Leslie Rigney, UPF North America
The Americas—Women leaders from North and South America discussed the essential roles that women play in stabilizing society and creating peace.
- Written by: Alan Jessen, Coordinator, IAED North America
The Americas—Media specialists from North, Central and South America discussed their common challenges and sought solutions in UPF’s global conference.
- Written by: Staffan Berg, UPF North America
The Americas—Academics from North, Central, and South America discussed new ways of working together in unique global webinar.
- Written by: Renee Corley
Africa/Europe/Middle East—ILC 2020 opened with the promise of “New Horizons for Relations between Africa and Europe.”
- Written by: Yvo Bruffaerts, UPF coordinator for Western Europe
Africa/Europe/Middle East—Former presidents and prime ministers were the speakers at the ISCP webinar.
- Written by: David Ngeno, Parliament of Kenya
Africa/Europe/Middle East—Session Three of the ILC 2020 organized by UPF of Africa and UPF of Europe and the Middle East was “Perspectives from Current and Former Parliamentarians.”
- Written by: Joyce Wanjiru Maina
Africa/Europe/Middle East—“Perspectives from Religious and Faith Leaders” was the fourth session of ILC 2020 of Africa, Europe and the Middle East.
- Written by: UPF-Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific—The Opening Plenary of the ILC2020—Asia Pacific highlighted the Asia Pacific Union.