Prayers in Sikkim for Disaster Victims in Japan
Gangtok, Sikkim, India - UPF-India organized an outdoor prayer ceremony in Gangtok on March 19 for victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. The UPF-Sikkim committee was joined by the Mayor of Gangtok and devotees of Brahma Kumaris.
Albania Peace Council Holds Annual Meeting
Tirana, Albania - At the annual meeting of the Albania National Peace Council on March 19, former President Alfred Moisiu encouraged Ambassadors for Peace to be more active in their respective fields in promoting peace nationally and internationally. "We should leave a true legacy after we pass away, by living for the sake of others," he added.
Elimination of Racial Discrimination Taught in Georgia
Tbilisi, Georgia - School presentations and an interracial football tournament in Tbilisi on March 19, 2011 marked the UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
Strengthening Connections with NGOs in Lithuania
Panevezys, Lithuania - UPF-Lithuania held a meeting on March 23 with the “Brotherhood of January 13th” — an NGO from Panevezys, one of the larger cities in Lithuania. The purpose of the meeting was to strengthen connections with that organization that began when its members participated in the World Peace Tours in Lithuania.
Kosovo Peace Council Inaugurated
Pristina, Kosovo - Kosovo's Deputy Prime Minister opened the March 18, 2011 inaugural meeting of the Kosovo Peace Council by expressing appreciation for UPF’s efforts to encourage reconciliation and respect for minorities in Kosovo.
Interfaith Prayers for Flood Victims in Queensland
Sydney, Australia - UPF Ambassadors for Peace met on Feb. 7, 2011, to offer interfaith prayers for the victims of recent floods and cyclone in Queensland.
International Women's Day Honored at the House of Lords
London, UK - The Universal Peace Federation and Women's Federation for World Peace-UK organized a symposium on the Centennial International Women's Day at the House of Lords on March 9.
Bringing Cheer to Albanian Orphans
Tirana, Albania - Women from the Kosovo and Albania Cultural Friendship Association visited Vlora, Tirana and Elbasan bringing gifts and cheer to the children and staff of orphanages March 18-23, 2011.
UPF and UN Partner on International Women's Day Observance in Georgia
Tbilisi, Georgia - UPF-Georgia in partnership with the local UN office conducted discussion on the topic of “The role of women in peacemaking” on March 6 at the National Youth Palace on the International Women's Day. About 40 young Georgians discussed the meaning of peace, peacemaking, and service, and ways to put an end to violence towards women.
Ottawa Interfaith Forum: Leadership According to Islam
Ottawa, Canada - The National Capital Peace Council of UPF-Ottawa met to listen to former Executive Director of the Canadian Islamic Congress, Dr. Zijad Delic, speak about True Leadership in the Context of the Middle East. Given the context of current developments in the Middle East and North Africa, his presentation sparked a lively discussion.
International Women’s Day Celebrated in Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan - UPF-Japan organized a commemorative event for International Women’s Day in Tokyo on March 2. The event was co-hosted by the Women’s Forum of Ambassadors for Peace, and more than 50 participants (80 percent of them women) attended.
Water for Life Appeal for Japan
At this time when the Japanese people are facing a disaster of monumental proportion, our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families. The destructive path of the tsunami, shown vividly on our television and computer screens, leaves us speechless and deeply saddened.
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