Indian Interfaith Peace Initiative Launched
New Delhi, India—The inaugural conference of the Indian Interfaith Peace Initiative was held on the theme of “India’s Contribution to Global Peace, Sustainable Development and Interfaith Harmony.”
UPF-Japan Forum on Past 70 Years
Tokyo, Japan—The 23rd Peace Diplomats Forum commemorated the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II and the establishment of the United Nations.
Canadian Baha’i Brings Message of Unity
Vancouver, Canada—A longtime member of the Baha’i Faith spoke about the origins of her faith and of its belief in humankind’s spiritual unity.
UPF-USA Launches Office of Asian Affairs
New York, United States—UPF-USA launched its Office of Asian Affairs with an assembly held under the theme “Security and Understanding in the Asia Pacific Region.”
Peruvian Ambassadors for Peace Launch Multiple Service Projects
Lima, Peru—After the recent formation of working groups, many Ambassadors for Peace have begun using their talents and connections in programs to benefit their fellow Peruvians.
Forum Considers Bering Strait Crossing
Washington, D.C., United States - On the occasion of the upcoming 10th anniversary of Dr. Sun Myung Moon’s proposal for a Bering Strait crossing, the Washington, D.C. Office of Peace and Security Affairs organized a forum on March 25 to examine the genesis, history, and most significantly, the current status of this visionary proposal.
UPF-Nepal Launches Associations for Professors, Teachers
Kathmandu, Nepal—More than 500 guests attended the inauguration of two significant peacebuilding organizations in Nepal at a special celebration organized by UPF-Nepal on March 25, 2015.
Youth Service Project in North Sumatra
Berastagi, Indonesia — UPF Youth Ambassadors for Peace, together with local student volunteers, spent a day removing graffiti and clearing trash from a popular tourist site in North Sumatra.
Peru Peace Council to Work ‘within Walls and outside Walls’
Lima, Peru—The newly established UPF-Peru Peace Council met to form four committees and to review plans for its work in 2015.
UPF-Argentina: What Water Can Tell Us
Buenos Aires, Argentina — Addressing the forum “Water for Our Future,” Mr. Miguel Werner, secretary general of UPF-Argentina, explored ethical issues connected to human use of water.
UPF-UK: Discussion about UN Sustainable Development Goals
London, United Kingdom—Raising awareness of the UN Sustainable Development Goals that will come into effect in 2016 was the focus of a meeting held by UPF-UK.
International Women’s Day Observed in Germany
Stuttgart, Germany—Women through the centuries as seen by the world’s writers provided the theme for the UPF-Germany observance of International Women’s Day 2015.
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