Religious Youth Service Alumni Help Host Friendship Americas Concert in Suriname
Paramaribo, Suriname - Under the patronage of the Director of Youth Affairs in the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs, Religious Youth Service alumni and volunteers from Generation Peace in the US hosted a “Friendship Americas” concert on May 14, 2011.
Forum in London on Values That Define Sustainability
London, UK - Sustainability, Prof. Lord Bhikhu Parekh explained at a forum on "What Values Define Sustainability" is a normative concept. The purpose of the UPF-UK July 6 gathering at the House of Lords was to consider the moral framework for sustainable development. Lawrence Bloom said the challenge was not simply of economy or the environment but whether humanity could embrace values based on a sustainable worldview.
New Delhi Forum on Securing Our Future
New Delhi, India - UPF-India organized a forum on “Securing Our Future: A Call for Transformational Leadership” at the India International Center on July 8. The Hon. Minister of Government of India, Sri Salman Khurshid, graced the occasion as Chief Guest, and Hon. Ek Nath Dhakal, Member of Parliament from Nepal, was Guest of Honor.
Nepal Leaders Hold Media Workshop
Kathmandu, Nepal –UPF-Nepal partnered with The Universal Times, a weekly Nepali-language tabloid, to hold a training on June 2 for key leaders and secretariat staff from affiliated peace organizations.
Conference in Vienna on Youth Perspectives on Peace
Vienna, Austria -The European Leadership Conference on "Communicating Change: Youth Perspectives on Peace" took place July 1-3, 2011 at the United Nations Headquarters and NH Danube Hotel in Vienna.
Gaining Support for a Thai Interreligious Council
Bangkok, Thailand - The proposal to establish an Interreligious Peace Council in Thailand is gaining momentum as committee members visit national leaders of the various religions in Thailand.
Forums Introduce Baltic Dialogue Initiative
Riga, Latvia and Vilnius, Lithuania - Building on cultural exchanges between Russian, Finnish, and Swedish children, UPF-Eurasia introduced its Baltic Dialogue Initiative inviting Ambassadors for Peace to join in addressing sensitive issues between Russia and its neighbors to the west. Read reports from Riga, Vilnius, and Tallinn.
Regional Peace Conference in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Building on the United Nations World Interfaith Harmony Week program organized by UPF-Malaysia in February of this year, a special dinner reception was held at the prestigious Bankers’ Club in the Amoda Building in downtown Kuala Lumpur on June 20.
Colors of Peace Festival in Vancouver
Vancouver, Canada - In what has become an annual event, the Colors of Peace Festival was held on July 1 in Richmond, British Columbia. The theme chosen this year was “Celebrate Canada Peace Festival,” as it was held on Canada Day, a national holiday commemorating the Canadian Confederation in 1867. The program included speeches followed by songs and dances by performers from various cultures.
New Ambassadors for Peace in Belarus
Minsk, Belarus - A meeting of Belarusian Ambassadors for Peace took place near Minsk on June 18. Among the participants were representatives of the Belarusian Peace Foundation, the Association of Koreans in Belarus, and other grassroots organizations.
Community Connections Project Launched in Sydney
Sydney, Australia - The bi-monthly Ambassadors for Peace Meeting on June 6 featured an introduction and explanation of the new Community Connections Project being instigated in Sydney by the Universal Peace Federation.
Peace Convocation in Solomon Islands
Honiara, Solomon Islands - Members of Parliament, government officials, and religious leaders attended a Peace Convocation at the Solomon Kitano Mendana Hotel on June 30.
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