International Day of Families Observed in Korea
Seoul, Korea—Members of the diplomatic community in Seoul attended an event organized by UPF-Korea to celebrate the International Day of Families.
Peacebuilding Principles Called Antidote to Extremism
Melbourne, Australia—UPF peacebuilding principles could counter fundamentalism and extremism, said members of the Peace Council of the state of Victoria.
Art’s Role in Peacebuilding Discussed in Australia
Sydney, Australia—The bimonthly meeting of Australian Ambassadors for Peace focused on the theme “Creating a Culture of Peace through Art.”
International Day of Families Observed in Ecuador
Quito, Ecuador—Ecuadorian Ambassadors for Peace organized events in two cities to celebrate the International Day of Families.
Solomon Islands VIPs to Attend World Summit
Honiara, Solomon Islands—UPF in the Solomon Islands has been focusing its activities on inviting VIPs to attend the 2015 UPF World Summit.
UPF-Bolivia Celebrates International Day of Families with “Cultural Family Week”
La Paz, Bolivia—A “Cultural Family Week” was organized by UPF-Bolivia in La Paz, Bolivia from May 10-17, 2015 to celebrate the UN International Day of Families.
Global Day of Parents Observed in Albania
Vlorë, Albania—UPF-Albania celebrated the UN Global Day of Parents on June 1 along with International Children’s Day (also June 1) and the UN International Day of Families (May 15).
Africa Day Observed in Australia
Melbourne, Australia—Africa Day 2015 was celebrated in Australia with a variety of cultural events in Melbourne and Sydney.
Global Day of Parents Observed in Belarus
Minsk, Belarus—UPF-Belarus took part in events timed to celebrate the annual UN-designated Global Day of Parents.
In the News: Sunhak Peace Prize Laureates Announced
WASHINGTON D.C., USA – Indian fisheries scientist Dr. M. Vijay Gupta and President Anote Tong of the South Pacific island nation of Kiribati have been selected to receive the inaugural Sunhak Peace Prize.
International Day of Families Observed in Italy
Bergamo, Italy—A variety of religious, ethnic and cultural organizations joined with UPF-Italy to exalt the family in honor of International Day of Families.
International Day of Families Observed in Japan
Japan—UPF-Japan collaborated with the South Tokyo Assembly of Ambassadors for Peace to organize the third annual ”Family Clean Rally 246” in observance of the International Day of Families.
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