Appeal for Flood Relief in Punjab, Pakistan
Multan, Pakistan - Funds are being sought to provide food, shelter and medical care to people displaced by floods resulting from monsoon rains in the Southern Punjab in 2012.
National Conference on Interreligious Harmony Held in India
Panaji, Goa, India - A message from the President of India's office was read at UPF-India's National Conference on Interreligious Peace and Harmony on Nov. 5, 2012, in Goa.
United Nations Day Observed in Georgia and Russia
UPF organized observances of UN Day, Oct. 24, 2012, in Georgia and Russia to publicize the aims and achievements of the United Nations.
Conference at the UN Headquarters in Vienna on Europe-Russia Partnership
Vienna, Austria - The Vienna International Center was the setting for the first day of an International Leadership Conference on the theme of "Europe and Russia - Partners in a Globalized World" Oct. 12-13, 2012.
Distributing 'As a Peace-loving Global Citizen' in Moldova
Chisinau, Moldova - UPF Moldova held a conference with Ambassadors for Peace celebrating the publication of the autobiography of UPF Founder Dr. Sun Myung Moon, As Peace Loving Global Citizen, in the Romanian language. The theme of the October 22 program was “Celebrating the life and accomplishments of Dr. Sun Myung Moon.”
Conference in Kiev Promotes a 'Great National Idea'
Kiev, Ukraine - An international conference on “Toward a Great Country through a Great National Idea,” attended by 110 participants, took place in Kiev, Ukraine, on October 18. At the beginning of the event the Trio of Bandura Players of the National Radio Company performed for the participants, creating by their music a special atmosphere for the conference because a very urgent theme was to be discussed.
Day of Peace Commemorated at a Forum in Washington, DC
Washington, DC, USA - Eighty-five guests from the diplomatic, NGO, and business communities filled The Washington Times' Beech Room to overflowing for an October 18 observance of the UN International Day of Peace. While words of peace offered by historical figures were shown on the screen, people engaged in conversation over lunch.
Peace Embassy Inaugurated in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - UPF-Malaysia inaugurated its Peace Embassy in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, on October 27 with a gala program beginning with the National Anthem and invocations by leaders of several faiths.
Intercollegiate Football Tournament Commemorates Day of Peace in India
New Delhi, India - To mark the UN International Day of Peace 2012 and the UN Sport for Development and Peace program, UPF-India joined hands with the United Nations Information Centre for India and Bhutan and St. Stephens College to organize an Intercollegiate Peace Football Tournament under the theme “Play Soccer, Make Peace” from October 10-12 at the football field of St. Stephens College, North Campus, University of Delhi. Eight teams from eight different colleges under Delhi University took part in the tournament.
Steps to Peace in Southern Thailand
Songkhla, Thailand – UPF-Thailand took a step forward to peace in a separatist area of southern Thailand with a conference in Songkhla on the topic “Good Governance and Interreligious Cooperation for Lasting Peace” Oct. 5–7, 2012.
UPF-Toronto Welcomes Nepalese Delegation
Toronto, Canada - Distinguished delegates from Nepal were featured guests of UPF at a meeting in Toronto on October 13, giving a briefing about the transition of this Himalayan nation from a monarchy to a democracy.
Walking the Pilgrim Way to Raise Funds for Africa
Canterbury, UK - "After 8 days finally reached Canterbury Cathedral!" Ashley Crosthwaite tweeted after a 140-mile trek in rain and sunshine from Winchester Cathedral to the historic pilgrimage destination of Canterbury to raise awareness and funds for charitable projects in Africa.
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