IAPP Launched in Ecuador
Quito, Ecuador—Fourteen members of the National Assembly, from eight political parties, attended the launch of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP) in Ecuador.
UPF-Paraguay Holds 2017 Year-End Event for Ambassadors for Peace
Asunción, Paraguay—UPF–Paraguay marked the conclusion of its activities in 2017 with an event held in Asunción with more than 80 Ambassadors for Peace.
UPF-Argentina Celebrates Accomplishments of 2017
Buenos Aires, Argentina—At its year-end meeting, UPF-Argentina celebrated its accomplishments of 2017 and recognized several Ambassadors for Peace.
Sunhak Laureate Named to BBC Women’s List
Dr. Sakena Yacoobi, a Sunhak Peace Prize laureate, has been named to the BBC’s list of 100 inspirational and innovative women for 2017.
International Day of Human Rights Observed in Lima, Peru
Lima, Peru—To commemorate the International Day of Human Rights, UPF-Peru held a forum at the Congress of the Republic of Peru, on the theme, “Let’s Protect the Human Rights of All.”
UPF in Partnership with the Global Council for Tolerance and Peace
Beirut, Lebanon—During the recent launch of the Lebanon chapter of the IAPP, UPF signed a memorandum of understanding with the Global Council for Tolerance and Peace.
IAPP Introduced to Parliamentarians in Palestine
Ramallah, Palestine—Palestinian parliamentarians, former government ministers and other Palestinian leaders attended an event introducing the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP) to Palestine.
New Interreligious Association Introduced in Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia—A preliminary meeting for the inauguration of the Interreligious Association for Peace and Development (IAPD) has taken place in Zambia.
International Day of Human Rights Observed in Trujillo, Peru
La Esperanza, Peru—UPF-Peru’s regional office in Trujillo held a celebration of the International Day of Human Rights at the town hall of the municipality of La Esperanza with more than 120 guests.
IAPP Launched in Lebanon
Beirut, Lebanon—The Lebanese chapter of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP) was launched at the Parliament of Lebanon.
Argentinian Ambassador for Peace Shares Reflections on IRLC 2017
Buenos Aires, Argentina—Ambassador for Peace Pastor Alba Rosa Contardo shared her experience participating in the Interreligious Leadership Conference (IRLC) 2017 at a UPF-Argentina meeting.
IAPP Launched in Kiribati
South Tarawa, Kiribati—The Kiribati chapter of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP) was launched at the House of Assembly with the first president of Kiribati and 22 members of parliament in attendance.
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