UPF-Argentina Announces 2016 International Poetry Contest Winners
Buenos Aires, Argentina—Winners of the eighth International Poetry Contest, organized each year by UPF-Argentina, were announced on September 20.
Armenians Pursue "Peace Road" Undeterred by Wind and Hail
Yerevan, Armenia—For the 2016 Peace Road, UPF-Armenia decided to conquer Mount Aragats, the highest mountain in Armenia.
International Day of Peace Observed in Cameroon
Yaoundé, Cameroon—International Day of Peace 2016 was the occasion for Ambassadors for Peace to reflect on how they can bring lasting peace to Cameroon.
Israeli Children Play Soccer for Peace in San Marino
San Marino, San Marino—Fourteen Israeli children of different faiths visited San Marino for a special project of Soccer for Peace.
Washington Banquet Marks 40th Anniversary of Founder’s Speech
Washington, D.C., United States—A historic speech given by the UPF Founder to the American people was celebrated at a banquet 40 years later.
Parliamentarians for Peace Launched in West Africa
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso—West Africa’s branch of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace was launched with the backing of the highest levels of government.
UPF Hosts Asian Leadership Conference in Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand—Ninety government leaders participated in an Asian Leadership Conference on “Providing Vision and Leadership for Nation-building and Peace” in Bangkok.
International Day of Peace Observed in South Africa
Johannesburg, South Africa—Constructing a peace blueprint by which different groups join in building a nonviolent South Africa was the focus of a dialogue seminar.
Pathways to a Sustainable Future Project Held in Paraguay
Leda, Paraguay—The second “Pathways to a Sustainable Future Project,” a service learning program co-sponsored by UPF, gave a group of young international volunteers the chance to work in the communities of Olimpo and Leda in Paraguay.
Nigerian Colleges of Education Encouraged to Start Peace Clubs
Abuja, Nigeria—As part of efforts to have peace clubs introduced in Nigerian colleges of education, UPF-Nigeria held a two-day workshop for women educators.
Two German Views of Life in Lebanon
Bonn, Germany—A German husband and wife who have made their home in Lebanon shared their insights on that country with a Bonn audience.
UPF Statement on the UN International Day of Peace 2016
The Universal Peace Federation is proud to support the United Nations International Day of Peace 2016 dedicated to the theme "The Sustainable Development Goals: Building Blocks for Peace."
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