Düsseldorf Prayer Circle Focuses on the Heart
Düsseldorf, Germany—“Open Your Heart” was the topic of a session of the interreligious prayer circle held by the Düsseldorf branch of UPF.
African Leaders Visit Hawaiian Coffee Farms
Kona, United States—In December, UPF convened a special International Leadership Conference (ILC) for African leaders dedicated to the theme “Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development: The Responsibility of Business Leaders,” in Kona, Hawaii.
First Africa Summit Announced for January 2018
The First Africa Summit for Peace, Security and Sustainable Development is being held on January 17-20, 2018 in Dakar, Senegal, with the support of the State of the Republic of Senegal, under the presidency of His Excellency Macky Sall, and support of the National Assembly of Senegal, headed by Hon. Moustapha Niasse.
IAPP Inaugurated in Malawi
Lilongwe, Malawi—Forty-five members of the Malawian Parliament took part in the inauguration of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP) at the Parliament building.
IAPP-South America Office Inaugurated in Paraguay
Asuncion, Paraguay—UPF inaugurated the South America office of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP) with 12 parliamentarians from five countries in the region.
IAPP Holds Conference at European Parliament on Radicalization
Brussels, Belgium—A series of IAPP inaugural meetings in Europe in 2017 culminated in a conference in the European Parliament.
Australians Awarded for ‘Living for Others’
Sydney, Australia—Four outstanding individuals received Living for Others Awards from UPF-Australia in appreciation of their public-mindedness.
IAPP Launched in Argentina
Buenos Aires, Argentina—The Argentina chapter of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP) was launched at the Argentine Senate with 19 parliamentarians and government leaders.
Event at the UN Stresses Fathers’ Value for Daughters
New York, United States—UPF was one of the sponsors of an event held at the United Nations on the importance of fathers to the development of their daughters.
UPF Meets With Secretary General of Central American Integration System
San Salvador, El Salvador—The president of UPF-Central America and the Caribbean met with the new secretary general of the Central American Integration System (SICA), an institutional framework designed to facilitate integration in the region, in November.
IAPP Launched in Mexico
Mexico City, Mexico—The International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP) was inaugurated in Mexico at the Legislative Palace of San Lazaro in Mexico City.
IAPP Is Launched in Albania
Tirana, Albania—Approximately 140 people attended the Albanian inauguration of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP).
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