Madrid Marriage & Family Forum: Communication in Marriage
Madrid, Spain - The first Marriage and Family seminar of the new year focused on communication in marriage. It took place on March 13 at the Peace Embassy in Madrid.
Working to Resolve Historic Injustices in Western Canada
Vancouver, Canada - Bill Chu, founder of Canadians for Reconciliation, spoke to the Vancouver chapter of UPF on February 28 about his many years of work to redress present and historical injustices between Canadian society, First Nation natives, and Chinese.
Peace Council Calls Germany to Oppose Corruption
Berlin, Germany - The first conference of the German National Peace Council in 2011 ended with an appeal to the German Bundestag to finally ratify the 2003 UN Convention against Corruption: “We appeal to the members of parliament to ratify the UN Convention against Corruption from 2003, thus enabling the country to be rated much lower in the Corruption Perception Index than is the case now.”
Montreal Interfaith Forum: Toward Peace among Religions
Montreal, Canada - After a moment of silent prayer for the earthquake and tsunami victims in Japan, the executive director of the Canadian Centre for Ecumenism addressed UPF-Montreal's March 16, 2011 interfaith forum.
UPF-Congo Delegation Meets President Nguesso
Oyo, Congo - Six UPF delegates from Congo-Brazzaville traveled to Oyo for a meeting with President Denis Sassou Nguesso on March 9.
Women's Day 2011 Observed in 9 Nations
UPF helped organize events in nine nations marking UN International Women's Day, March 8, 2011, The theme of the year was pathways to decent work for women.
Toronto Interfaith Forum: On Leadership
Toronto, Canada - Dr. Hussein Auckberaullee opened the monthly meeting of UPF-Toronto by expressing his deep sadness over the tsunami which hit Japan resulting in the deaths of thousands of people. People held hands and stood in silence to show solidarity with the people of Japan who are facing this dreadful challenge.
Aid from Malta to People Stranded in Libya
Valletta, Malta - UPF Ambassador for Peace Mrs. Sanaa El-Nahhal, president of the Arabic Culture Information Society in Malta, is collecting supplies for people stranded by the upheavals in Libya. A bishop of the Catholic Church has proposed that donations at Ash Wednesday services be used to offer humanitarian aid to people on Libya's borders.
An Interfaith Welcome in Kenya for UPF Chairman
Nairobi, Kenya - UPF International Chairman Rev. Hyung Jin Moon was welcomed to Nairobi by Ambassadors for Peace of different faiths on Feb. 27, 2011.
Interest in Indonesia about Character Education
Jakarta, Indonesia - UPF Indonesia's character education programs are gaining widespread support. Though schools used have to moral education classes in the past, these days such classes have generally been removed from the curriculum and teachers are struggling how to implement moral or character education in their classrooms.
Interfaith Tour of Israel Planned for May 19-25
Jerusalem, Israel - UPF-Israel announces plans for an interfaith tour May 19-25 as part of its ongoing efforts to build a culture of peace in the Middle East.
UPF-Malaysia Hosts Interfaith Open House
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - The World Interfaith Harmony Week proclaimed by the United Nations found deep resonance in the hearts of peace-loving Malaysians when a culturally diverse gathering observed an interfaith open house at the headquarters of UPF-Malaysia on February 19. The theme was "Love of God and Love of the Neighbor."
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