Moldova Forum on the Role of the Social Worker in the Community
Ialoveni, Moldova - In cooperation with the Department of Family and Social Assistance, UPF-Moldova organized a presentation on the theme “The Role of the Social Worker in the community.” The event gathered 87 social workers from all the villages of the Ialoveni Region.
Seiko Hatano Lee Gives Concert in the Netherlands
Bergen aan Zee, Netherlands - The Japanese singer Seiko Hatano Lee gave a “Spring Concert” in Huize Glory, North Holland on April 11. It was the last concert of her 2013 visit to Europe, which had been mainly in Germany and Austria; this concert was arranged at very short notice.
Korean Ambassadors for Peace Make Plans for 2013
Seoul, Korea - UPF-Korea held a workshop for Ambassadors for Peace in Seoul on March 29 to promote strong families, community volunteering, the reunification of Korea, and world peace. This was part of a series of workshops being held throughout Korea.
Rethinking Democracy in Nepal
Kathmandu, Nepal - The 13th South Asia Peace Initiative conference ,held in Kathmandu on April 14, addressed the theme, “Achieving Meaningful Democracy in South Asia: Challenges and Prospects.”
In Memoriam: Baroness Margaret Thatcher
It was with deep regret that UPF learned of the passing on April 8 of UK's renowned former Prime Minister and dear friend Baroness Thatcher, after a stroke. We join with so many others around the nation and the entire world in mourning her passing and expressing our heartfelt condolences to her family.
Jerusalem Interfaith Forum: The Principle of Living for the Sake of Others
Daliat El-Carmel, Israel - Druze Sheik Ali Birani invited academic and religious leaders and social activists to his home near Haifa for a March 21, 2013, forum on "The principle of living for the sake of others."
UPF-Georgia Observes UN Day to End Racial Discrimination
Tbilisi, Georgia - UPF-Georgia conducted trainings in Tbilisi on “Stop Racism – Take Action” and an Interracial Soccer Tournament to commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, March 21, 2013.
Ukrainian Ambassadors for Peace Welcome Idea of Global Day of Parents
Kiev, Ukraine - Ambassadors for Peace meeting in Kiev on March 20 welcomed the news of the establishment of a UN Global Day of Parents on June 1, with people being encouraged to honor and express special appreciation for their parents on that day. Suggestions were made about how to promote recognition of this day by the Supreme Council of Ukraine.
Washington DC Forum: Religion, Faith, and International Security
Washington DC, USA - The March 13, 2013 forum of UPF's Office of Peace and Security Affairs in Washington DC focused the lens of religion on several conflict areas.
International Women's Day 2013 Observed in 15 Nations
UPF chapters in Afghanistan, Austria, Burkina Faso, Canada, Estonia, Germany, Nepal, Nigeria, Peru, Russia, Suriname, UK, and US organized commemorations of International Women's Day, March 8, 2013.
Jerusalem Peace & Security Forum: Syria and Egypt's Impact on Israel's Security Measures
Jerusalem, Israel - A Jerusalem Peace and Security Forum on "The implications of the current situation in Syria and Egypt on Israel's security measures" met at the Hebrew University on Feb. 14, 2013.
Side Events to the 57th Commission on the Status of Women
United Nations, New York - UPF joined in organizing side events for the 57th Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women March 4-15, 2013.
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