Family capital: The fuel that drives development
The e-book Family Capital and the SDGs shows how the family is fundamental to realizing the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Lynn Walsh, director of the UPF Office of Marriage and Family Education, authored one of the book’s essays.
‘Leadership as a Tool for Peace’ Presented at UPF-Argentina Meeting
Buenos Aires, Argentina—A seminar on “Ceremonial and Leadership as Tools for Peace” was held at the November meeting of Ambassadors for Peace in Argentina.
Parliamentarians Association Launched in Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia—East African parliamentarians and religious leaders and Zambian traditional leaders attended an International Leadership Conference at which an international parliamentarians’ organization was launched.
UPF Conference Inspires Asian Leaders to Spread Peace Principles
Bangkok, Thailand—An Asian Leadership Conference held in November drew participation from government officials from Cambodia and Indonesia.
UPF-USA Hosts International Leadership Conference
Washington, D.C., United States—More than 200 leaders from 54 nations attended an International Leadership Conference (ILC) which featured the launch of a parliamentarians’ peacebuilding association known as the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP).
Peace and Security Forum on Terrorism in Syria
Modiin, Israel—A member of the Jerusalem Peace and Security Forum spoke on “Terrorism in Syria” at a meeting organized by UPF-Israel.
Nepal Holds Peace Blessing
Sankhu, Nepal—Over 1,300 people participated in an Interfaith Peace Blessing that took place in the village of Sankhu, located just outside of Kathmandu, on November 19.
Nicaraguan Cyclists Join 'Peace Road'
Managua, Nicaragua—The Peace Road 2016 event in Nicaragua was a bicycle race in the capital of Managua.
UN General Assembly Engages with Faith-Based Organizations
New York, United States—During the United Nations General Assembly 2016, an unprecedented 25 of 30 side events were organized in collaboration with faith-based organizations.
Argentine Parliamentarians Share Experiences from Paraguay ILC
Buenos Aires, Argentina—Argentine parliamentarians and professionals from different sectors shared their experiences participating in the International Leadership Conference (ILC) in Paraguay at a UPF meeting in Buenos Aires.
UPF-Japan Holds Forum on Refugees, Terrorism, and Nationalism
Tokyo, Japan—UPF-Japan held its 28th Peace Diplomats Forum on “Refugees, Terrorism, and Nationalism in Europe and the Future Prospects.”
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women Observed in Argentina
Buenos Aires, Argentina—To honor the U.N. International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, UPF-Argentina’s Cycle Ambassadors program held a workshop on violence prevention.
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