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: Renee Corley, UPF-International
Seoul, South Korea—The Summit’s second session featured peace messages from the Asia-Pacific and the Americas.
- Written by: Renee Corley, UPF-International
Seoul, South Korea—UPF’s Summit 2022 and Leadership Conference opened with visions of a global culture of peace.
- Written by: Jacques Marion, co-chair, UPF Europe and the Middle East
Europe and the Middle East—The International Leadership Conference focused on Korean reunification and a global culture of peace.
- Written by: Christine Chevé Vaianella, UPF Europe and the Middle East
Larnaca, Cyprus—The sixth ILC session was “Outside the Box – Taking a New Look at Peacemaking across the Middle East.”
- Written by: Artan Kurti, UPF Europe and the Middle East
Tirana, Albania—The final ILC2022 session focused on peace and security in the Western Balkans.
- Written by: Yvo Bruffaerts, coordinator, UPF Western Europe
London, United Kingdom—The fifth session was “Conflicting Narratives and Values – Perspectives for a Common Vision and Culture of Peace.”
- Written by: Robin Marsh, secretary general, UPF United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom—Session III of the 2022 Europe-Middle East International Leadership Conference explored the Seoul Resolution.
- Written by: Dongsoon Chen, UPF Europe and the Middle East
London, United Kingdom—The creation of an interreligious council at the UN was the focus of the ILC’s fourth session.
- Written by: Dr. Neudir Simão Ferabolli
South America—The Universal Peace Federation (UPF-South America) held an International Leadership Conference.
- Written by: Yvo Bruffaerts, coordinator, UPF Western Europe
Berlin, Germany—The International Leadership Conference opened in the city that symbolizes the hope of reunification.
- Written by: Sandra Skrodzki, secretary general of IAYSP-EUME
Berlin, Germany—The conference’s second session was held under the title “Peace Road: A Global Project toward Sustainable Peace.”
- Written by: Maria Nazarova, president, UPF-Russia
Moscow, Russia—A UPF webinar discussed the potential of Arctic transport routes to connect East Asia with Europe.