Aid Reaches People Affected by Nepal Earthquake
Kathmandu, Nepal - Distribution of tents and rice to people suffering from the April 25 earthquake that struck Nepal began on May 1.
Jerusalem Interfaith Forum Addresses Educational Role of Religious Leaders
Jerusalem, Israel—On May 4, the Harry S. Truman Research Institute held a conference on the theme, “Dialogue instead of Conflict–Education for Recognition of the Other.”
Interreligious Program in Montreal
Montreal, Canada—An evening of prayers and readings from the Bible and the Koran took place at the Église Sainte-Trinité in Vaudreuil-Dorion in Quebec on May 6.
International Day of Families Observed in Norway
Oslo, Norway—The 2015 UN International Day of Families was observed by UPF-Norway with a program entitled “Are There Universal Family Values among Religions?”
Africa Day Observed in Republic of Congo
Brazzaville, Congo—Ambassadors for Peace and other dignitaries from the Republic of Congo commemorated Africa Day 2015 with a meeting in the Congress Palace.
International Day of Families Observed in Republic of Congo
Brazzaville, Congo—About 50 Ambassadors for Peace and other high-level guests from the Republic of Congo attended a program held to mark the UN International Day of Families 2015.
International Day of Families Observed in Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria—A UPF-organized summit marked the 2015 United Nations International Day of Families by recommending the establishment of a national Ministry of Family Affairs.
International Day of Families Observed in New Zealand
Parnell, New Zealand—UPF-New Zealand marked the UN International Day of Families by holding a family forum with two distinguished guests from Qatar.
International Day of Families Observed in Albania
Fier and Tirana, Albania—UPF-Albania organized observances of the UN International Day of Families 2015 in the cities of Fier and Tirana.
Seminar at the UN for UPF Ambassadors for Peace from Korea
New York, United States—Forty Ambassadors for Peace from UPF-Korea took part in a seminar at the UN on May 13, 2015 in commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations.
Vienna Forum Addresses Korean Peninsula Tensions
Vienna, Austria - A forum at the UN headquarters in Vienna addressed the issue “The UN at 70: Toward a Resolution of Tensions on the Korean Peninsula.”
UPF-Nepal Appeals for Aid after Earthquake
Kathmandu, Nepal - "Let us unite in heart and service during this national crisis," stated Hon. Ek Nath Dhakal, chair of UPF-Nepal, after the earthquake that killed thousands of people.
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