Concern in London for the Street Children of Ulaan Baatar
London, UK - An October 14 event in the House of Lords called attention to the plight of the street children in Ulaan Baatar, the capital of Mongolia, during the winter.
Seminars for Ministers in Southern Africa
Johannesburg, South Africa - Four Christian ministers from Malawi and Zimbabwe took part in seminars organized by UPF-Southern Africa on September 15-19 and 22-25 at Wendywood, Johannesburg on the theme: “God Is the Parent of All Humankind.”
Distributing 'As a Peace Loving Global Citizen' in New Zealand
Poverty Bay, New Zealand - UPF-New Zealand held a book launch of the Founder’s autobiography on August 26 at the home marae (Maori community centre) in Poverty Bay, East Coast, of Ambassador for Peace Tiopira Rauna.
Celebration in Japan after the Conference in Nigeria
Tokyo, Japan - A victory celebration for July International Leadership Conference in Nigeria was held in Chiba city on September 18 by the organization of Nigerian members of UPF in Japan, with the support of UPF-Japan. The Nigerians expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the people in Japan who supported the events in Abuja.
UN International Day of Peace Observed in 66 nations
UPF joined thousands of NGOs and civil society organizations in 66 nations around the world to celebrate the United Nations International Day of Peace, September 21, 2011. That same week, the leaders of nations gathered in New York for the opening of the 66th United Nations General Assembly, a session that, once again, brought many seemingly intractable situations before the world body. More than ever, there is a need for fresh ideas and insights into the “things that make for peace.”
International Day of Non-violence Is Topic of Intercollegiate Debate in India
New Delhi, India - The UN Information Centre for India and Bhutan and UPF-India organized programs on Sept. 27 and 30, 2011, in commemoration of the UN International Day of Peace and the UN International Day of Non-violence.
Offering Civic Education to Zambian Students
Lusaka, Zambia - UPF-Zambia offered civic education at the Evelyn Hone College of Applied Arts and Commerce in Lusaka Sept. 12-14, 2011, encouraging responsible conduct during and after the Sept. 20 elections.
Fighting HIV/AIDS in St. Lucia through Character Building
Choiseul, St. Lucia - More than 80 adolescents gathered during the summer holidays in Choiseul, July 25-29, 2011, for an HIV/AIDS prevention program, skits, small group discussions, crafts and service projects.
UPF-Toronto Offers Prayers for 9/11 Victims
Toronto, Canada - The Universal Peace Federation and the Toronto Family Church organized a program in remembrance of the victims of the September 11 terror attacks.
UPF-Frankfurt Delegation Visits New Mosque
Wiesbaden, Germany - A delegation from UPF-Frankfurt accepted an invitation from Dr. Tarek Ali (a physician of Egyptian descent) to visit the newly established Omar ibn Alkhattab Mosque in Wiesbaden on July 27, 2011.
UN Remembers 9/11 Attacks on Tenth Anniversary
On Sept. 9, 2011, the UN General Assembly convened for a special Commemoration of the 10th Anniversary of the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 in hopes of moving forward for a better and more secure future for generations to come.
Sharing an Iftar with Muslims in Stuttgart
Stuttgart, Germany - Two Muslims who attended previous UPF events visited the UPF headquarters in Stuttgart near sunset Aug. 20, 2011, for the prayers and iftar meal breaking the Ramadan fast that day.
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