IAPP Launched in Israel
Jerusalem, Israel—The Israel chapter of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP) was launched at Israel’s parliament, the Knesset.
IAPP Hosts UN Luncheon to Discuss Northeast Asia
New York, United States—“Building Peace and Stability in Northeast Asia” was the theme of a high-level special luncheon held by UPF and the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP) at the United Nations.
UN International Day of Families Observed in Vienna, Austria
Vienna, Austria—More than 200 guests, including Ambassadors for Peace and NGO leaders, attended a celebration of the 2017 International Day of Families.
UPF-UK Celebrates Africa Day
London, United Kingdom—Africa Day 2017 as celebrated by UPF-UK was a colorful and inspiring program of African speakers, music and foods.
UPF Holds Parliamentarian Day in DR Congo
Kinshasa, DR Congo—UPF in the Democratic Republic of the Congo organized a Parliamentarian Day inside the Parliament, the national symbol of democracy.
World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Slovakia
Bratislava, Slovakia— A new national law that limits the rights of faith groups was the focus of the UPF observance of World Interfaith Harmony Week.
UPF Albania Sponsors Essay Contest on Vision of UPF Founder
Korça, Albania—About 100 students took part in a competition in which they wrote essays inspired by the autobiography of UPF founder Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon.
UK Ambassadors for Peace Enjoy Weekend Retreat
Seend, United Kingdom—England’s beautiful West Country was the setting for a weekend retreat in which Ambassadors for Peace studied the UPF Peace Principles.
IAPP Launched in Togo
Lomé, Togo—The national inauguration of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP) was held in the Lomé Congress Palace, the home of the National Assembly.
UPF Co-Sponsors Launch of Youth and Students for Peace in Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand—The Youth and Students for Peace (YSP) for the Asia, Pacific, and greater China regions was launched during a two-day program co-hosted by the government of Thailand.
Students in Fiji Speak Out against Drug Abuse
Nausori, Fiji—The 2017 International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking was observed with an oratory contest at Saraswati College.
International Day of Families Observed in Italy
Bergamo, Italy—International Day of Families was celebrated in the northern Italian city of Bergamo under the theme "The Value of the Family for the New Millennium.”
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