Kosovo Conference Discusses Peace in the Balkans
Pristina, Kosovo—A two-day conference held in Kosovo’s parliament envisioned a peaceful future for the Balkan Peninsula.
UPF Korea Launches Interfaith Prayer Program
Seoul, Korea—In March, the Korea chapter of the Interreligious Association for Peace and Development (IAPD) began a monthly prayer service in support of a unified Korea.
Role of Faith-Based Organizations in Criminal Justice Discussed
Vienna, Austria—UPF organized a side-meeting to the 28th Session of the UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice.
UPF-USA Program in Rhode Island Celebrates Parents and the Family
Warwick, Rhode Island—A National Parents’ Day award was presented to an outstanding immigrant family from the DR Congo.
International Day of Families Celebrated in Argentina
Buenos Aires, Argentina—UPF-Argentina and other organizations celebrated the UN International Day of Families by recognizing 30 couples who have been married between 25 and 60 years.
International Day of Families Commemorated in Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand—UPF commemorated the International Day of Families in Thailand with a conference on family values and the re-launching of the national chapter of the IAPD.
UPF Delegation Meets with Pope Francis at Vatican
Vatican City—A delegation from UPF International had a private meeting with His Holiness Pope Francis at the pope's office in the Vatican.
Portuguese City Invites UPF to Partner in Interfaith Event
Odivelas, Portugal—UPF and an affiliated organization were invited by the city’s Municipal Chamber to be its partners in an interreligious event.
UPF-Argentina Hosts Monthly Ambassadors for Peace Meeting
Buenos Aires, Argentina—Ambassadors for Peace meeting focused on mission and leadership.
UPF-Australia Hosts Second Successful Peace-Building Seminar
Melbourne, Australia—UPF-Australia addressed challenges facing families in Australia and opportunities for renewal.
UPF Represented in Lusophone Debate
Amadora, Portugal—The president of UPF took part in a debating session of a major Portuguese-language organization.
Africa Day Observed in Switzerland
Biel/Bienne, Switzerland—Africa Day was celebrated by UPF with a discussion of the power of the African diaspora to benefit Africa.
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