Jerusalem Interfaith Forum: Parity and Equality in the Family and Society
Arugot, Israel - Religious leaders, scholars, peace and social activists gathered on Oct. 21, 2013 at Achva College for a forum on “Parity and Equality in the Family and Society.”
Celebration in Slovakia of 17 Centuries of Religious Freedom
Bratislava, Slovakia - UPF-Slovakia organized a commemoration on Nov. 27, 2013 of the announcement of religious freedom in the Roman Empire in the year 303.
Training in Suriname for a Domestic Violence Hotline
Paramaribo, Suriname - Ambassadors for Peace participated in a training program on Nov. 30 about helping men with an impulse for domestic violence. Eleven people attended the five-hour training offered by Dr. Iwoma Smoktunowiscz, a psychiatrist from the Netherlands.
Educators Gather in Bangkok to Discuss Good Governance and Peace
Bangkok, Thailand - Educators from seven Asian nations participated in a conference in Bangkok Nov. 23-27 on "New Paradigms for Education and Good Governance for World Peace." A member of a Commission on Higher Education in the Philippines voiced appreciation for the opportunity to "upgrade" her understanding about the importance of the family and gain insights into the importance of good governance for peacebuilding.
Interreligious Rally in Taipei Supports Traditional Marriage and Family
Taipei, Taiwan - An estimated 300,000 people gathered on Nov. 30 in downtown Taipei in support of traditional marriage and family. Based on decades of interfaith dialogue, UPF-Taiwan was part of the Interreligious Coalition for Cherishing the Family and encouraged Buddhist, Taoist, Confucianist and Muslim leaders to participate.
Religious Youth Service Project in Pokhara, Nepal
Pokhara, Nepal - A Religious Youth Service project in Pokhara Nov. 24-30, 2013, included community-based volunteer work, educational presentations, interfaith and community visits, interactive programs and cross-cultural learning experiences.
UPF-Argentina Statement of Solidarity in Face of Vandalism of Places of Worship
Buenos Aires, Argentina - UPF-Argentina issued a statement on Nov. 15, 2013, decrying recent instances of vandalism in churches of different faith communities in various cities of Argentina.
Montreal Interfaith Forum: Bridging the Secular State and Religiously Inclusive Society
Montreal, Canada – A UPF forum in Montreal on Nov. 21, 2013, addressed controversial proposed legislation in the province of Quebec prohibiting government employees working in education and medical institutions from wearing religious symbols.
Kinshasa Forum: The Conflicts in DR Congo and the MDGs
Kinshasa, DR Congo - A high-level conference on the theme of "The Conflicts in DR Congo and the Challenge of Achieving the Millennium Development Goals" took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kinshasa on Nov. 16, 2013.
5 UPF Chapters Educate Students on the UN International Day for Tolerance
UPF chapters in Russia, Estonia, Georgia, Germany and Azerbaijan offered educational programs on the UN International Day for Tolerance, Nov. 16, 2013.
Celebrating the 8th Anniversary of UPF-Nepal and the Nepal Peace Process
Kathmandu, Nepal - A ceremony marking the eighth anniversary of Nepal’s Peace Process and the establishment UPF in Nepal took place in Kathmandu on Nov. 13, 2013.
Washington DC Forum: Human Trafficking and Poverty, a Critical Connection
Washington DC, USA - A Peace and Security Forum on the topic "Human Trafficking and Poverty, a Critical Connection: Creating a Culture Free of Slavery" took place in Washington DC, USA, on Nov. 6, 2013. A
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