Washington DC Forum: Women’s Role in Syria’s Transition and Reconciliation
Washington DC, USA - In advance of the upcoming Geneva II conference UPF convened a forum in Washington DC on Jan. 15, 2014 on “Women’s Role in Syria’s Transition and Reconciliation.”
Vatican's Academy of Sciences Convenes Consultation on Syria
Vatican City – UPF's president Dr. Thomas G. Walsh, along with the secretary general of UPF-Argentina, Miguel Werner attended a Jan. 13, 2014, consultation at the Pontifical Academy of Sciences on "Syria: Can We Remain Indifferent?"
Year-End Gala in Buenos Aires: 'Share, Acknowledge and Celebrate'
Buenos Aires, Argentina - Under the motto “Share, acknowledge, and celebrate,” UPF-Argentina closed the activities of 2013 with a Dec. 20 dinner at the Peace Embassy in Buenos Aires, organized along with the Women’s Federation for World Peace of Argentina. It was an emotional reunion, with a familial and interreligious atmosphere, reuniting with old and new friends that were made during this intense year.
Jerusalem Conference Explores Options for Peace and Stability
Jerusalem, Israel - Approximately 45 religious leaders, academics, civil society leaders, diplomats and Middle East experts were in Jerusalem Dec. 19-22, 2013, to explore the theme “Interreligious and International Relations in the Middle East: Toward Peace and Stability.”
Religious Youth Service Project in Central Sri Lanka
Nuwara-Eliya, Sri Lanka - A Religious Youth Service project in Walapane, central Sri Lanka, Dec. 13-20, 2013, included educational presentations, leadership development, learning about Sri Lanka's diverse religions and constructing a floor for a village medical clinic.
Tallinn Peace Forum: Steps Toward Eurasian-European Cooperation
Tallinn, Estonia - UPF-Estonia held a Peace Forum in Tallinn on Dec. 14 under the topic of “Practical Steps towards Eurasian-European Cooperation and Mutual Prosperity - What Role Can the Baltic Countries Play?“
UPF-Nigeria Ambassadors for Peace Launch Campaign for Year of National Unity
Abuja, Nigeria - As Nigeria prepares to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the colonial amalgamation of the nation in 1914, UPF-Nigeria launched a national campaign on Dec. 12, 2013 urging all Nigerians to work toward the unity of the nation ridden by religious and ethnic barriers.
UPF Office of Education and Development Hosts African First Ladies
Las Vegas, USA - Delegations from Mali, Nigeria and Guinea Bissau visited Las Vegas in 2013 to discuss concepts related to peace and conflict resolution, study UPF's principles of peace and experience the area's wonders of nature and human creation.
Promoting a New Paradigm for Sustainable Peace in Virginia
Richmond, Virginia, USA - Leaders in Richmond, Virginia gathered to discuss UPF's proposal for "Sustainable Peace in our Nation and World" on Nov. 19, 2013.
Washington DC Forum: Transnational Crime and Gang Violence
Washington DC, USA - "Transnational Crime and Gang Violence" was the topic of a Dec. 11, 2013 forum organized by UPF's Office of Peace and Security Affairs in Washington, DC.
Promoting a Rapprochement of Cultures in Ukraine
Volunteers from Japan and South Korea visited Ukraine in November 2013 at the invitation of the Universal Peace Federation. The purpose of the delegation's stay in Ukraine was to take part in international volunteer activities, initiate charitable projects and meet volunteers in various cities of Ukraine.
UPF-Ghana Holds End-of-Year Assembly
Accra, Ghana - UPF-Ghana held its annual end-of-year assembly in Accra, Ghana on Dec. 17. Members of UPF-Ghana's Presiding Council and National Peace Council were introduced to the Ambassadors for Peace gathering and UPF-Ghana's Excellence Award was presented to the Splendors of Dawn Poetry Foundation.
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