UPF-Taiwan Holds Cross-Strait Peace Forum
Kinmen County, Taiwan—UPF-Taiwan held a forum on the theme, “The Future of Cross-Strait Relations: The Way of Cooperation, Sustainable Development and Peace” at the National Quemoy University.
IAPP Launched in Uruguay
Montevideo, Uruguay—The national inauguration of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP) took place at Uruguay's National Garden.
IAPP Seminar Held in Côte d’Ivoire
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire—For three hours, 25 parliamentarians received presentations on UPF’s Principles for Peace.
IAPP Launched in Brazil
Brasilia, Brazil—The inauguration of the Brazil chapter of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP) took place at the Chamber of Deputies, the lower house of the Congress of Brazil.
IAPP Is Inaugurated in Slovenia
Ljubljana, Slovenia—Three members of Parliament were among the 50 attendees of the national launch of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace.
Peru Celebrates UN Universal Children’s Day
Lima, Peru—Around 350 people participated in an event UPF-Peru organized to celebrate the UN Universal Children’s Day.
IAPP Launched in Vanuatu
Port Vila, Vanuatu—The International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP) was launched in the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu with more than 40 guests, including the speaker of the parliament and a former head of state.
Thousands of Malaysians Participate in Peace Road Events
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia—More than 5,000 people, including the mayor of Kuala Lumpur, participated in Peace Road events held in Malaysia in 2017.
A Young German Woman Recalls Growing Up in Lebanon
Bonn, Germany—Personal recollections of Lebanon’s people and culture by a German who grew up there were the highlight of a Lebanese cultural event.
First Nigerian Ambassador for Peace Dies, 85
Abuja, Nigeria—Dr. Alex Ifeanyichukwu Ekwueme, the first Nigerian to be appointed as an Ambassador for Peace, has died at age 85.
Peace Activist Recounts Her Year with Colombian Villagers
Munich, Germany—An Austrian peace activist who oversaw violence-free zones in Colombia was the speaker at an afternoon event presented by UPF-Munich.
UPF Supports Tolerance Celebration in Sicily
Carini, Italy—UPF was one of several organizations that held an event at a Sicilian high school to celebrate the International Day for Tolerance.
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