Interfaith Breakfast Focuses on Importance of ‘Motherliness’
Steyr, Austria—UPF of Upper Austria hosted an interfaith breakfast in a local mosque with the theme “Motherliness – Unifying Force in Family and Society.”
An Interfaith Celebration of International Day of Peace
Munich, Germany—To mark the 2018 International Day of Peace, UPF-Munich organized an interreligious peace meeting, as it has done every year for the past ten years.
International Day of Peace Celebrated in Guayaquil, Ecuador
Guayaquil, Ecuador—An Ambassador for Peace hosted a celebration of the UN International Day of Peace in the city of Guayaquil.
Schools in Thailand Observe International Day of Peace
Bangkok, Thailand—In schools throughout Thailand, the UN International Day of Peace was commemorated by reading peace messages and observing one minute of silence.
Sydney Honors UN Day of Peace
Sydney, Australia—UPF-Australia sponsored a well-attended event to celebrate UN International Peace Day and honor the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
“Russia: Present and Future” Is Topic of UPF Canada Meeting
Vancouver, Canada—Ambassador for Peace Dr. Youri Pankratz presented an in-depth survey of Russia’s geopolitics, culture, and future prospects.
UPF-New Zealand Celebrates UN Day of Peace
Auckland, New Zealand—“Communities Together for Peace and Friendship” was the theme of UPF’s program honoring diverse traditions.
A ‘Peace Road’ Through Thailand’s Capital
Bangkok, Thailand—More than 750 people participated in a “Bike for Peace” UPF-Thailand organized for the Peace Road 2018.
IAPD Inaugurated in Ecuador
Quito, Ecuador—In honor of the UN International Day of Peace 2018, UPF-Ecuador inaugurated the national chapter of the Interreligious Association for Peace and Development (IAPD).
International Day of Peace Observed in Japan
Kanagawa, Japan—UPF-Japan co-organized a beach cleanup in Kanagawa prefecture in observance of the UN International Day of Peace.
International Day of Peace Celebrated in Sri Lanka
Vavuniya, Sri Lanka—A celebration of the UN International Day of Peace was held in Sri Lanka at the National Muslim College.
Irish Forum Discusses Brexit Effects
Carlingford, Ireland—UPF-Ireland added a forum to its “Peace Road” event, discussing the effects of the United Kingdom leaving the European Union.
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