Forum Addresses Peace and Security in South Asia
Washington, D.C., USA—On November 4, 2015, UPF’s Office of Peace and Security Affairs in cooperation with The Commongrounds USA, held a forum at The Washington Times on “Peace and Security in South Asia.”
Jerusalem Forum Discusses the Current Crisis of Arab Citizens of Israel
Jerusalem, Israel—The Jerusalem Peace and Security Forum met at Haifa University to discuss the current crisis of Arab citizens of Israel, on November 4, 2015.
Children’s Day Celebrated in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires, Argentina—UPF-Argentina participated in a celebration of Children’s Day in Buenos Aires, organized by Ambassadors for Peace.
Europeans, Eurasians Hold Fifth Dialogue in Vienna
Vienna, Austria—More than 150 people attended the fifth Eurasia-Europe Dialogue, which took place on October 30 and 31, 2015, at the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna.
UPF-Ethiopia Assists Charity for Women and Children
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia—UPF-Ethiopia visited the Muday Charity Association for needy women and children in order to offer aid and services.
Interfaith Peacemapping Project Launched
Vienna, Austria—The King Abdullah International Centre for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue has recently launched its “peacemapping” project, featuring a variety of interfaith organizations dedicated to peacebuilding, including UPF.
UPF-Indonesia Seminar on Family Education
Bogor, Indonesia—More than 50 people gathered for a family education seminar on the theme, “Building Harmonious Families–Our Shared Responsibility,” organized by UPF-Indonesia.
Developing Nicaragua’s Agricultural Sector
Matagalpa, Nicaragua—On October 1, UPF-Nicaragua held an event at the Hotel of Montana Selva Negra, where speakers spoke about Nicaragua’s agricultural sector and opportunities to develop it.
UPF-Argentina Attends International Meeting of Schools
Buenos Aires, Argentina—UPF, along with more than 1,000 students, educators, and representatives of different schools throughout Argentina, attended the third International Meeting of Sister Schools in August.
UPF Participates in World Congress of Families
Salt Lake City, United States—UPF organized a session and presented at a panel discussion at the World Congress of Families IX, a gathering of scholars; political, civic and religious leaders; and advocates united to support the natural family, from October 27 to 30.
UPF-Norway Celebrates UN Day
Oslo, Norway—UPF-Norway celebrated United Nations Day in partnership with Central Jamaat E Ahle Sunnat, the largest mosque in Oslo.
International Day of Peace Observed in Central African Republic
Bangui, Central African Republic—UPF observed International Day of Peace 2015 by welcoming as new Ambassadors of Peace 43 leaders of an armed militia.
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