UPF at Vatican Conference Marking 50 Years of Nostra Aetate
Rome, Italy—UPF took part in a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the papal statement Nostra Aetate on October 28, 2015.
Sunhak Peace Prize Chairman Visits Nepal
Kathmandu, Nepal—From November 24 to 26, 2015, UPF-Nepal hosted a delegation from the Sunhak Peace Prize Committee.
Germans Talk about Saving Unborn Children
Stuttgart, Germany—Universal Children’s Day 2015 was observed with a talk about giving pregnant women the choice to save their baby.
New Zealanders Probe ‘Peace through Communication’
Parnell, New Zealand—The importance of communication in realizing peace was the focus of UPF-New Zealand Ambassadors for Peace in their monthly meeting.
UPF-USA Holds American Leadership Conference in Washington State
Washington, USA—UPF in Washington State organized its 2015 American Leadership Conference, “America at a Turning Point: Principles and Values for Building a Nation of Peace,” on November 14, 2015.
Introducing Mrs. Douha Smith
Washington, D.C., USA—On a sunny day in early November UPF had the opportunity to speak with Douha Smith, the wife of H.E. Joseph Henry Smith, ambassador of Ghana to the United States.
Spirituality Committee Honors “Spirit of the UN”
New York, USA—The Ninth Annual “Spirit of the United Nations” Awarding Ceremony took place at the Church Center for the United Nations.
Ghana and Nigeria UPF Chapters Hold Peace Conference
Accra, Ghana—“Peace, Security and Human Development in Africa” was the theme of a conference attended by representatives of five nations.
Peruvians Take Part in Interfaith Peace Festival
Lima, Peru—UPF-Peru continued its interfaith work by co-organizing an open air Peace Festival.
UPF-Argentina Observes Older Persons Day
Buenos Aires, Argentina—Members of UPF-Argentina’s Peace Council met with grandmothers of a senior citizens home on October 15, 2015 in observance of the International Day of Older Persons.
UPF-Japan Commemorates International Day of Peace
Kanagawa, Japan—UPF-Japan together with the volunteer group TANPOPO commemorated the UN International Day of Peace by organizing a beach cleanup.
Peace and Development in Africa: Challenges and Opportunities
Washington, D.C., USA—UPF’s Office of Peace and Security Affairs held its monthly forum in partnership with the Adade Institute on November 12, 2015.
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