Marriage and Family Program in Latvia
Riga, Latvia - UPF-Latvia held a seminar in Riga on Nov. 6, 2011, on the theme “Marriage and Family – School of Love” for Ambassadors for Peace and educators.
Sri Lanka Seminar on Marriage and Family
Colombo, Sri Lanka - A seminar on marriage and family in Colombo Nov. 1, 2011, addressed the importance of these institutions in modern society.
7th Annual Marriage Forum in Panama
Panama City, Panama - UPF-Panama's 7th Annual Marriage Forum took place on Oct. 27, 2011 at the El Panama Hotel for people from churches, government, academia, and NGOs.
UPF-Ukraine Celebrates Milestones
Kiev, Ukraine - Two significant events were held in Kiev October 20 and 24: the annual UPF conference commemorating Dr. Sun Myung Moon’s 2005 visit to Ukraine and the 60th anniversary of the Ukrainian Peace Council, headed by the first president of Ukraine, Leonid Kravchuk.
Family Bonds Are Key to Japan's National Renewal
Osaka, Japan - A UPF Peace Vision Seminar was held on Oct. 29, 2011, in Osaka on the theme “Family Bonds Are the Key to National Renewal."
Workshop on Marriage and Family in Accra
Accra, Ghana - UPF-Ghana held a three-day workshop for Ambassadors for Peace and religious leaders in the Accra metropolitan area from Oct. 25-27, 2011, on "The Significance of Marriage and Family for Peace and Human Development."
Programs in Moldova on Marriage and Family
Chisinau, Moldova - A three-month series of presentations, public lectures, seminars, trainings, and conferences in Chisinau and Ialoveni was launched in Oct 2012 to raise public awareness about the significance of marriage and family for peace and development.
Happy Birthday, United Nations!
New York, USA - On the 66th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, Oct. 24, 2011, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon stressed the need for unity as the world seeks solutions for the key challenges facing humanity.
Montreal Interfaith Forum: Jewish Perspectives on Interfaith
Montreal, Canada - Rabbi Jacob Levy of Congregation Beth Rambam addressed the monthly meeting of UPF-Montreal on the topic of the "Age of Shabbat" on Oct. 17, 2011.
Chief Shonekan Addresses Habitat Conference in Abjua
Abuja, Nigeria -UPF Global Peace Council member Ernest Shonekan addressed an October 4 conference in Abuja on "Shelter and Urban Renewal," in commemoration of World Habitat Day. World Habitat Day is a day set aside for commemoration by the United Nations Human Settlement Programme (UN-HABITAT), to ensure that everyone in the world lives in decent houses and environment.
Jakarta Seminar on Marriage and Family
Jakarta, Indonesia - UPF-Indonesia organized a Seminar on Marriage and Family in Jakarta on Oct. 16, 2011 as part of the UPF Marriage and Family Peace Initiative.
Funds Donated for Sikkim Earthquake Relief
Gangtok, Sikkim, India - A team from the Universal Peace Federation of Sikkim led by its President Shri G. M. Gurung donated US$ 2620.00 to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to aid victims of the September 18 earthquake.
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