UPF-DR Congo Launches Journalists for Peace
Kinshasa, DR Congo—More than 150 media professionals and other VIPs attended a conference titled “The Role of the Media in the Realization of a World of Peace.”
Universities, City Mayor Host UPF-Indonesia National Tour
Jakarta, Indonesia—Two universities and a city mayor hosted UPF-Indonesia’s National Tour on character education in April.
Former Speaker Jose de Venecia Appointed as Special Envoy by Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte
Manila, Philippines—Hon. Jose de Venecia, Jr., co-chair of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP), has been appointed by Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte as special envoy for intercultural dialogue.
Global Day of Parents Observed in India
Haldwani, India—UPF-India commemorated the UN Global Day of Parents 2017 by organizing an event on the theme, “Ideal Parents Build Ideal World of Peace,” in Haldwani city.
International Day of Families Observed in Trujillo, Peru
Trujillo, Peru—The Trujillo chapter of UPF-Peru celebrated the UN International Day of Families by honoring couples who have been married for many years.
Youth Leadership Training Program Held in Indonesia
Puncak, Indonesia—Seventy-seven people participated in a four-day Youth Leadership Training program held in Puncak in West Java province.
UPF-Nigeria Invited to Ile-Ife Peace Ceremony
Ile-Ife, Nigeria—UPF-Nigeria was invited to participate in the reconciliation ceremony for the Yoruba and Hausa peoples in Ile-Ife, Osun State.
Character Education Program in Nepal
Kathmandu, Nepal—Youth and Students for Peace, in partnership with UPF and the Collegiate Association for the Research of Principles (CARP), organized a character education program in Nepal.
Parliamentarians Association Launched in Fiji
Suva, Fiji—The national inauguration of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP) was held on the 2017 UN International Day of Families.
"Peace Road" in Kazakhstan
Almaty, Kazakhstan—The international "Peace Road" project was interpreted by UPF-Kazakhstan as a hike up the mountains overlooking the capital.
International Day of Families Observed in Nigeria
Uyo, Nigeria—About 40 children of Ambassadors for Peace marched in a parade and sang "peace songs" to celebrate the 2017 International Day of Families.
International Day of Families Celebrated in Taiwan
New Taipei City, Taiwan—Ambassadors for Peace and members of UPF-Taiwan celebrated the UN International Day of Families and Mother’s Day on May 15.
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