International Day of Families Observed in Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria—A UPF-organized summit marked the 2015 United Nations International Day of Families by recommending the establishment of a national Ministry of Family Affairs.
International Day of Families Observed in New Zealand
Parnell, New Zealand—UPF-New Zealand marked the UN International Day of Families by holding a family forum with two distinguished guests from Qatar.
International Day of Families Observed in Albania
Fier and Tirana, Albania—UPF-Albania organized observances of the UN International Day of Families 2015 in the cities of Fier and Tirana.
Seminar at the UN for UPF Ambassadors for Peace from Korea
New York, United States—Forty Ambassadors for Peace from UPF-Korea took part in a seminar at the UN on May 13, 2015 in commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations.
Vienna Forum Addresses Korean Peninsula Tensions
Vienna, Austria - A forum at the UN headquarters in Vienna addressed the issue “The UN at 70: Toward a Resolution of Tensions on the Korean Peninsula.”
UPF-Nepal Appeals for Aid after Earthquake
Kathmandu, Nepal - "Let us unite in heart and service during this national crisis," stated Hon. Ek Nath Dhakal, chair of UPF-Nepal, after the earthquake that killed thousands of people.
UPF Principles Presented in Washington Seminar
Washington, D.C., United States—A seminar on the UPF Principles was given to a diverse group of Ambassadors for Peace and guests on April 26, 2015.
Young Russians Moved by ‘Inner Beauty Pageant’
Moscow, Russia—In the weeks leading up to the "Mr. and Miss University 2015" finale, the nine finalists came to realize “What was important is not the title, but the path that I followed.”
UPF-Japan Hosts a Day of Togolese Culture and Cuisine
Matsushima, Japan—Togo’s chargé d'affaires and his wife were the special guests at a seminar on their country’s culture, followed by a lesson in Togolese cuisine, both of which were organized by UPF-Japan.
UPF-Nigeria Addresses Xenophobia
Abuja, Nigeria - In response to the xenophobic attacks in South Africa, UPF-Nigeria Ambassadors for Peace called on all people to realize that we are one human family under a common Creator and should live with others and for the sake of others.
Russian Experts Seek to Promote the Family
Moscow, Russia—UPF-Russia brought together a broad range of experts for a one-day conference on strengthening the family.
Washington Diplomats Experience the Way of Tea
Washington, D.C., United States—UPF staff and volunteers treated members of Washington’s diplomatic corps and other dignitaries to a display of Japan’s traditional tea ceremony.
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