IAPP Launched in Peru
Lima, Peru—The national inauguration of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP) was held in the Congress of Peru.
IAPP Launched in Ukraine
Kyiv, Ukraine—The Ukrainian chapter of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace was inaugurated in the building where Ukraine’s first parliament started 100 years ago.
Buenos Aires Lecture Examines ‘The Art of Intercultural Relations’
Buenos Aires, Argentina—For its October meeting, UPF-Argentina’s Ambassadors Cycle program hosted a talk on “The Art of Intercultural Relations: The Basis of Dialogue for Peace.”
Interreligious Breakfast Linz
Linz, Austria—The fourth Interreligious Breakfast of 2017 focused on the theme “You Shall Be a Blessing.”
Nigerian Students of Peace and Conflict Resolution
Abuja, Nigeria—Young Nigerians who are studying peace and conflict resolution have visited the UPF office to discuss cooperation in peace education.
Lawmakers, Government Officials Attend UPF Conference in Bangkok
Bangkok, Thailand—Lawmakers and government officials were among the more than 50 people from 12 nations who attended UPF’s Asian Leadership Conference held in October in Bangkok, Thailand.
IAPP Is Launched in Czech Republic
Prague, Czech Republic—The International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace had its national inauguration at a conference held in the Czech Parliament.
UPF-Australia Holds Peacebuilding Leadership Seminar
Melbourne, Australia—Thirty leaders and Ambassadors for Peace attended a peacebuilding leadership seminar co-organized by the Australia chapters of UPF and the Women’s Federation for World Peace (WFWP).
Exhibition Shows Ruhr Region’s Religious Diversity
Essen, Germany—A UPF group visited a special exhibition showing the effect of the Reformation of 500 years ago on the current religious diversity of the Rhine and Ruhr region.
Estonian Children Play Football for Korean Peace
Pärnu, Estonia—The inspiration of an Ambassador for Peace brought together Estonian children to play football for the sake of a unified Korea.
Slovakians Discuss 400 Years That Changed the World
Bratislava, Slovakia—The 400-year period from the Protestant Reformation (1517) to the Russian Revolution (1917) was the topic of a UPF event.
UPF Leader Speaks at Human Rights Forum at Peruvian Congress
Lima, Peru—The head of UPF-Peru was invited to speak at a forum on human rights that was held at the Congress of Peru in Lima on October 4.
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