UPF-Indonesia Commemorates International Youth Day
Jakarta, Indonesia—On the occasion of the UN International Youth Day 2017, UPF and the Youth and Students for Peace in Indonesia co-organized a seminar on the theme, "Youth Building Peace.”
UPF Chair Speaks at Global Citizen Forum Program in Singapore
Singapore, Singapore—The chair of UPF International and Hon. Jose de Venecia, Jr., a co-chair of IAPP, spoke at a global forum and met with the Philippines Ambassador to Singapore during a visit to the country.
Nicaraguan Ambassadors for Peace Attend ‘Vision for Peace’ Seminar
Managua, Nicaragua—Ambassadors for Peace in Nicaragua attended a “Vision for Peace” seminar organized by UPF and the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP).
Freedom of Faith a ‘Litmus Test’ for All Human Rights
Freedom of religion or belief is an essential human right and an expression of the deepest personal freedom—freedom of conscience.
‘Peace Road’ March Is Held for ‘Zambia’s Pride’
Lusaka, Zambia—More than 250 people took part in a Peace Road event with the theme “Unity, Dignity and Peace—Zambia’s Pride.”
A Young German Recalls Growing Up in Lebanon
Düsseldorf, Germany—A young German woman who moved to Lebanon as a child was the speaker at a program about Lebanese culture.
Vienna Celebrates Asmara’s UNESCO Honor
Vienna, Austria—The listing of Eritrea’s capital as a World Heritage Site was celebrated at a special event titled “Asmara—City of Dreams.”
Nigeria Ambassadors for Peace Study Peace Principles
Ikeja, Nigeria—About 50 Ambassadors for Peace from the South West zone attended a three-day Peace Education seminar.
Italian and Middle Eastern Parliamentarians Forge Friendships
Rome, Italy—During UPF-Middle East’s Ambassadors for Peace seminar in Rome, a side event was held to foster friendship and cooperation among Italian and Middle Eastern parliamentarians.
Interfaith Peace Blessing Held in Durrës, Albania
Durrës, Albania—Approximately 200 people attended a “Family Festival and Cosmic Blessing Ceremony” in the Albanian port city of Durrës.
International Day of Families Observed in Tirana, Albania
Tirana, Albania—More than 160 participants, including many prominent Albanians, attended a celebration of the UN International Day of Families in the UNESCO Hall of the National Historical Museum.
International Day of Families Observed in Stuttgart, Germany
Stuttgart, Germany—The 2017 UN International Day of Families was celebrated by conducting an Interfaith Peace Blessing ceremony.
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