‘Training for Peace’ Workshop in Argentina
Buenos Aires, Argentina—A workshop on “Training for Peace” was held at the May meeting of the Ambassadors Cycle.
RYS Gives U.S. Youth a Capital Training
Washington, D.C., United States—For the second year, the Religious Youth Service welcomed participants of a youth leadership program to take part in its summer project.
Swiss Children Vie for Soccer’s Peace Cup
Novazzano, Switzerland—Ten teams of schoolchildren took part in the 2017 Peace Cup soccer tournament, which “entertains and socializes [and is] not just a competition.”
UPF-Austria Holds Second Interreligious Breakfast
Linz, Austria—An interreligious breakfast held by UPF asked the question “What Can Religions Contribute to Solving the Problems of Our Age?”
International Day of Families Observed in France
Paris, France—In honor of the 2017 UN International Day of Families, UPF-France held a forum under the theme “The Family in the 21st Century—Evolution or Crisis?”
Leadership Lessons from an Austrian Empress
Linz, Austria—On the occasion of the 300th birthday of Maria Theresa, a lecture explored how the Austrian empress strove to bring career and family together.
Global Day of Parents 2017 Observed at the United Nations
New York, United States—The essential role of parents and family cohesion in ensuring children’s well-being was discussed at a program held at the United Nations.
Nepal to Host RYS Project in July
Kathmandu, Nepal—A Religious Youth Service (RYS) project will be held in Dhulikhel, a town located 18 miles southeast of Kathmandu, from July 11 to 15, 2017.
UN Program Focuses on the Importance of Parents
New York, United States—“Parents’ Role in Helping Their Children Thrive” was the theme of a program held at the United Nations to commemorate the UN International Day of Families.
International Day of Families Observed in Italy
Rome, Italy—On the occasion of the UN International Day of Families, UPF-Italy held a conference in the Palazzo San Macuto of the Italian Parliament.
UN World Health Day Observed in Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria—More than 144 health professionals and Ambassadors for Peace attended a Health for Peace Assembly on the occasion of World Health Day.
15th Anniversary of Angola’s Day of Peace and Reconciliation
Bad Camberg, Germany— On April 29, 2017 the resident Angolan community in Germany had a meeting at Bad Camberg to celebrate Angola’s Peace and Reconciliation Day, which commemorates the end of its 27-year civil war (1975-2002).
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