International Media Association for Peace Is Launched in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil—UPF-Brazil held the inauguaral meeting of IMAP-Brazil, with the theme “The Role of Media in Times of Crisis.”
UPF-Canada Marks United Nations Day by Honoring Interfaith Practitioners
Montréal, Canada—In conjunction with United Nations Day 2020, 40 people responded to UPF-Quebec’s invitation to a webinar on “The Role of Interfaith Practitioners in Building Lasting Peace.
Ambassadors for Peace Celebrate UPF Anniversary
Tirana, Albania—Around 130 Ambassadors for Peace from Albania and Kosovo celebrated the 15th anniversary of the founding of UPF.
UPF-Japan Convenes Virtual Leadership Conference
Tokyo, Japan—UPF-Japan held a three-day virtual International Leadership Conference (ILC) on the theme “Peaceful Reunification of the Korean Peninsula.”
Korea Expert Gives Insights into Prospects for Reunification
Seoul, Korea—The main speaker at an online program explained the obstacles to reunifying the two Koreas.
Experts Discuss Tragic Terror Attack in Vienna
Vienna, Austria—UPF-Austria held an online conference to address the recent attack on civilians in central Vienna.
‘Peace Road’ Traces 1945 Death March
Steyr, Austria—Participants bicycled more than 400 kilometers from the Hungarian border to the Mauthausen concentration camp.
UPF-Lebanon Expands Aid Distribution
Tripoli, Lebanon—UPF-Lebanon held a second distribution of food and other items to needy families.
The Family is Focus of UPF-Argentina’s Monthly Meeting
Buenos Aires, Argentina—“The Family and the Common Good” was the theme of UPF-Argentina’s monthly Ambassadors for Peace meeting on Zoom, with more than 40 connections.
NGO Webinar Discusses Care for Children
New York, United States—On October 22, 2020, the NGO Committee on the Family hosted a webinar on “Helping Children and Families in All Circumstances” to an audience of UN staff, delegates and NGO representatives to the UN.
UPF-Argentina’s Webinar Focuses on Education
Buenos Aires, Argentina—“Education and Values” was the theme of UPF-Argentina’s monthly Ambassadors for Peace panel.
International Day of Peace Conference Emphasizes Youth
Geneva, Switzerland—IAPD co-sponsored a two-day conference on “Empowering Youth for Peace.”
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