Nigerian Peace College Proposal Approved
Abuja, Nigeria—UPF-Nigeria’s proposal for a Universal Peace College of Education in Nigeria has successfully passed the first step.
Parliamentarians Association Welcomed in Azerbaijan
Baku, Azerbaijan—The former prime minister of Azerbaijan chaired a forum at which dignitaries heard about a new parliamentarians’ peacebuilding association.
Australian Peace Council
Melbourne, Australia—The Australian National Peace Council had its second meeting, attended by 19 participants from the states of Victoria, South Australia, Queensland and Western Australia.
UPF-France Convenes Forum on Education
Paris, France—“The Role of the Family in Education” was the theme of a forum attended by around 60 Ambassadors for Peace and guests.
International Day of Peace Observed in Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria—Assemblies in Abuja, Port Harcourt and Lagos marked the 2016 International Day of Peace by discussing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Peace Road 2016, Fiji Village Style
Suva, Fiji—Peace Road 2016 was carried out in a village on Venua Levu, the second largest island of Fiji, with all the villagers participating.
Nepal Celebrates Anniversary of UPF Founders’ Visit and Peace Process
Kathmandu, Nepal—UPF-Nepal celebrated the eleventh anniversary of the UPF Founders’ visit to and the beginning of the peace process in Nepal.
B. Kalita: Global and Local Responses to Terrorism
Speech given by Hon. Bhubaneswar Kalita, a member of Parliament of India, on “Global and Local Responses to Terrorism” at the International Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C.
Cross-Strait Peace Consultation in Hong Kong
Hong Kong, China—Forty government, academic and civil society leaders from the greater China region attended UPF’s Cross-Strait Peace Consultation at the Open University of Hong Kong.
Argentinian Ambassadors for Peace Introduce ‘Words as a Tool for Peace’
Lanús, Argentina—An Ambassador for Peace couple who lead the Argentine human rights nonprofit, Proyecto Vida, organized an event on “Words as a Tool for Peace.”
I. Wina: Zambia ILC Participants Urged to Work Together
“All stakeholders must play their role to work toward lasting peace,” Zambia's vice president stated in a message to the opening session of the ILC in Lusaka, Zambia.
New Ambassadors for Peace Appointed in Nepal
Kathmandu, Nepal—Ten new Ambassadors for Peace were appointed in Nepal in November.
Page 182 of 302