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
Manila, Philippines—"The World at a Turning Point: The Role of the Media" was the theme for the second International Media Association for Peace (IMAP) Zoom webinar.
- Written by: Aidan Walsh, UPF International
United States—On June 19, 2020, UPF International held a web conference titled “The Leadership of Women in Times of Crisis.”
- Written by: Franco Ravaglioli, secretary general, UPF-Italy
Rome, Italy—Current and former senators and academics discussed the need to work together to solve the current world crises.
- Written by: UPF-Bhutan
Thimphu, Bhutan— UPF-Bhutan organized a “Peace Talks” webinar on “Going Through and Beyond the Covid-19 Crisis.”
- Written by: UPF-Bangladesh
Bangladesh—UPF-Bangladesh’s “Peace Talks” webinar was on the theme “A Circle of Light: Moving Through and Beyond the Coronavirus Crisis.”
- Written by: UPF-Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia—UPF-Southeast Asia held its first “Peace Talks” webinar on the theme “Challenges in Governance in Our Time of a Global Pandemic: Southeast Asian Perspective” on June 11.
- Written by: UPF-Nepal
Kathmandu, Nepal—UPF-Nepal held its first national “Peace Talks” webinar on the role of faith-based organizations and religious leaders during COVID-19.
- Written by: UPF-Nepal
Kathmandu, Nepal—A “Peace Talks” webinar hosted by UPF-Nepal discussed the impact of COVID-19 on education in the country.
- Written by: Aidan Walsh, UPF International
UPF International, United States—UPF’s webinar “Searching for Peace: A Conversation About Race, Justice, Trust and Community drew almost 400 viewers from 52 countries.
- Written by: UPF-Philippines
Manila, Philippines—UPF-Philippines convened another “Peace Talks” webinar on a bill on values education that is expected to be signed into law soon.
- Written by: Dr. Trevor Jones, President, UPF-Peru
Latin America—UPF International’s first Latin America’s webinar was titled "Latin America in the Era of the Covid-19 Pandemic: Challenges and Opportunities."
- Written by: Aidan Walsh, UPF International
UPF International, United States—UPF International’s web conference, “Challenges and Prospects for Peace in the Holy Land: A Conversation During the Time of Covid-19,” drew over 300 participants form 52 countries.