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
Dhaka, Bangladesh—The speaker of the Bangladesh Parliament chaired the launching of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace in Bangladesh.
- Written by: UPF-International
Manila, Philippines—A news report covering the launch of the Parliamentarians for Peace initiative in Nepal was aired on a TV channel and the website of a TV program in the Philippines.
- Written by: UPF-Paraguay
Asunción, Paraguay—The vice president of Paraguay and dignitaries from South America attended the UPF International Leadership Conference (ILC) in Paraguay.
- Written by: UPF-Costa Rica
San José, Costa Rica—The vice president of Costa Rica and dignitaries from Central America and the Caribbean attended the UPF International Leadership Conference (ILC) in Costa Rica.
- Written by: UPF-Sri Lanka
Colombo, Sri Lanka—Sri Lanka's chapter of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace was launched at a special ceremony held inside the Sri Lankan parliament building in Colombo.
- Written by: Franco Ravaglioli, secretary, UPF-Italy
Rome, Italy—A major conference connected with the launch of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace was held in the Italian Parliament.
- Written by: Qamrul Khanson, recording secretary, UPF-Canada’s Central District
Toronto, Canada—UPF-Canada’s upcoming conference on “Encouraging Social Engagement & Loyal Citizenship Among Disaffected Youth” was the focus of the chapter’s monthly meeting in September.
- Written by: Jacques Marion, regional secretary general, UPF-Europe
London, United Kingdom—The third of a series of regional conferences launching the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP) was held from September 7 to 9, 2016.
- Written by: Kathy Rigney, regional chair, UPF-Africa
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso—West Africa’s branch of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace was launched with the backing of the highest levels of government.
- Written by: Dr. Robert S. Kittel, education director, UPF-Asia
Kathmandu, Nepal—The outgoing prime minister of Nepal and dignitaries from 29 nations attended the UPF International Leadership Conference (ILC).
- Written by: Dr. Juraj Lajda, secretary general, UPF-Czech Republic
Vienna, Austria—Politicians, experts and NGO representatives from five Central European nations met at a UPF roundtable on family issues.
- Written by: Dr. Raphael Ogar Oko, secretary general, UPF-Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria—UPF-Nigeria convened a special Parliamentarians for Peace National Conference in the National Assembly Complex in Abuja, the capital.