Parliamentarians for Peace Launch in Nepal Aired on Southeast Asian TV
Manila, Philippines—A news report covering the launch of the Parliamentarians for Peace initiative in Nepal was aired on a TV channel and the website of a TV program in the Philippines.
Building Religious Harmony Among Youth in Bangladesh
Dhaka, Bangladesh—Partnering with the U.S. Department of State, UPF held the first ever conference on interfaith dialogue at the Edward M. Kennedy Center in Dhaka.
International Day of Peace Observed in Brazzaville, Congo
Brazzaville, Congo—The Ministry of Justice and Human Rights was the site of a celebration of the UN International Day of Peace.
UPF-Albania Gives School Supplies to Orphans
Tirana, Albania—UPF-Albania helped to brighten the lives of 70 orphaned children, giving them school supplies and an entertainment program.
UPF-Canada Conference Discusses Causes and Prevention of Youth Radicalization
Toronto, Canada—The 2016 annual conference of UPF-Canada and the Women’s Federation for World Peace (WFWP)-Canada focused on the root causes of and pivotal role of mothers in preventing youth radicalization.
International Day of Peace Observed in Pakistan
Mirpurkhas, Pakistan—A seminar on peace was organized by UPF and ADARSH, a local Pakistani NGO, to commemorate the International Day of Peace in Pakistan.
International Day of Peace Observed in Nicaragua
Managua, Nicaragua—UPF-Nicaragua commemorated the International Day of Peace 2016 by organizing events at two universities.
UPF Invited to Help Nigerian Amnesty Program
Abuja, Nigeria—The Federal Government of Nigeria has invited UPF to develop programs to help its amnesty program for former Niger Delta militants.
International Day of Peace Observed in Marshall Islands
Majuro, Marshall Islands—A former president, a UN representative, and religious leaders were among those celebrating the 2016 International Day of Peace.
International Day of Peace Observed in Munich, Germany
Munich, Germany—International Day of Peace 2016 was observed by UPF-Munich with an interreligious peace prayer.
UPF-Indonesia National Tour Continues in Sumatra
Bandar Lampung, Indonesia—More than 400 students and faculty from schools throughout Sumatra participated in the second leg of UPF-Indonesia’s national character education tour.
International Day of Peace Observed in Taiwan
Taipei, Taiwan—UPF-Taiwan observed the International Day of Peace by holding a seminar on “The Future of Cross-Strait Relations: The Way of Peace, Sustainable Development and Cooperation.”
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