UPF-Argentina Celebrates UN Volunteer Day
Buenos Aires, Argentina—Argentina’s volunteers and volunteer-involving organizations were recognized at a special awards presentation organized by UPF in celebration of UN International Volunteer Day.
Middle East Peace Initiative: Toward a Two-State Solution
Jerusalem, Israel—UPF held a Middle East Peace Initiative program under the theme, “Toward Resolving the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict.”
Cambodia Celebrates UPF Tenth Anniversary with Launch of National Peace Tour
Battambang, Cambodia—UPF-Cambodia commemorated the 10th anniversary of UPF with a conference and by launching a national “Peace Tour.”
Marriage Blessings Spread from Capital to a Small Village
In August 2015, UPF-Cambodia held an Interfaith Peace Blessing Ceremony in the capital, Phnom Penh. One of the participants was so inspired, he organized another Marriage Blessing in his remote village shortly thereafter.
Australians Honored for Living for Others
Sydney, Australia—Six persons who are widely recognized for their service to others were presented by UPF with Living for Others Awards.
Haiti Organizes Special Assembly of Ambassadors for Peace
Port-au-Prince, Haiti—Fifty-two people attended a special assembly of Ambassadors for Peace, organized by UPF-Haiti, on December 13.
Uruguayans, Argentinians Forge New Relationships on Bridge of Peace
Montevideo, Uruguay—“Values and Culture of Peace,” was the theme of a special event UPF co-organized in Uruguay on November 28.
Brazilian Poet Recognized by UPF-Argentina
Buenos Aires, Argentina—A Brazilian poet was recognized by UPF-Argentina at a meeting of the “Poetas Livres” group on November 12.
Pacific Nations Develop 2016 Plan of Action
Sydney, Australia—“Peace, Security and Human Development in Oceania” was the theme of the 2015 UPF-Oceania regional conference.
UPF-South Africa Leadership Has Mandate to Bring Peace
Johannesburg, South Africa—UPF’s new president and Executive Committee have a mandate to promote peace in communities that have experienced anti-social and xenophobic behavior.
Ethiopians Explore the Empowerment of Women
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia—UPF-Ethiopia leaders and four Ambassadors for Peace took part in a conference on women’s role in Africa’s sustainable development.
UPF Meets With Sri Lankan President
Colombo, Sri Lanka—Representatives of UPF met with the President of Sri Lanka, H.E. Maithripala Sirisena, and other government leaders, at the Sri Lankan parliament on December 11.
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