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-Philippines
Manila, Philippines—The “Virtual Summit” featured keynotes from eight current and former heads of state and five first ladies, and has been watched by more than 938,000 viewers in 106 nations.
- Written by: UPF-Argentina
Buenos Aires, Argentina—Peace Culture was the theme of the panel that took place at UPF’s monthly Ambassadors for Peace meeting.
- Written by: Amb. Simeon Uwa, Executive Secretary, International Summit Council for Peace-Africa; and UPF International
Africa—UPF-Africa and the Africa chapter of the International Summit Council for World Peace (ISCP) held a “Peace Talks” webinar titled “Rebuilding and Renewing Our Nations in the Post-Covid-19 World: Interdependence, Mutual Prosperity and Universal Values.”
- Written by: UPF-Italy
Rome, Italy—The fourth Italian "Peace Talks" was organized together with the UPF project International Association for Peace and Economic Development.
- Written by: UPF-India
Sikkim State, India—The first “Peace Talks” webinar hosted by the Sikkim chapter of UPF-India focused on the impact of the pandemic, and drew more than 500 participants.
- Written by: Maria Nazarova, secretary general, UPF-Russia
Moscow, Russia—The world after coronavirus was the topic of an online conference attended by 70 people from different cities of Russia.
- Written by: UPF International
United States—The Coalition of Faith-Based Organizations held a web conference titled “Violence Against Women in the Time of COVID-19.”
- Written by: UPF-Argentina
Buenos Aires, Argentina—Forgiveness was the theme of the 11th reading, reflection, and prayer session of UPF-Argentina, held on Zoom.
- Written by: UPF International
United States—Experts from the Americas—North, South and the Caribbean—discuss the economic challenges brought by the pandemic.
- Written by: UPF International
London, United Kingdom—More than 2,600 viewers from 58 countries watched the discussion on the European Union and rules-based global order.
- Written by: UPF-Central Asia
Astana, Kazakhstan—The Central Asia chapter of UPF hosted its first “Peace Talks” webinar, which addressed the impact of COVID-19 on the region.
- Written by: UPF-Argentina
Buenos Aires, Argentina—“Peace Values in Times of Crisis” was the theme of a Zoom-webinar panel of parliamentarians on June 26 organized by the Argentina chapter of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP), a project of UPF.