UPF-Peru’s October Activities Include Monthly Meetings, Launching of IAAP
Peru—In October 2020, UPF-Peru used online technology for a variety of activities, including monthly meetings, appointment of 15 new Ambassadors for Peace, and the inauguration of the Peru chapter of the International Association of Academicians for Peace (IAAP).
UPF-Uruguay Holds IAPD to Shine Light of Hope
Uruguay—UPF-Uruguay and the Uruguay chapter of the Interreligious Association for Peace and Development (IAPD) held an interfaith webinar with the motto "Christmas Messages."
UPF-Ecuador Honors UN International Day of Human Rights
Ecuador—On December 12 2020, UPF-Ecuador’s Interreligious Association for Peace and Development (IAPD) observed virtually the UN International Day of Human Rights.
UPF-Canada Webinar Series Continues Its Exploration of the Topic of Migration
Montreal, Canada—UPF-Canada held a webinar on November 30, 2020, on the topic “Migration as a Spiritual Journey.”
Citizens’ Federation Holds Events on the Reunification of Korea
Seoul, Korea—The Citizens’ Federation held a national event in Seoul on the unification of the two Koreas and similar events in 12 cities across Korea.
UPF Is Member of UN’s Moral Imperative Initiative
New York, United States—The interfaith Moral Imperative initiative sets out policies to advance SDGs during Covid-19.
Nepal Appoints New Ambassadors for Peace
Kathmandu, Nepal—UPF honored three Nepalese writers with an Ambassador for Peace award.
Two Views of Religion Presented at Webinar
Geneva, Switzerland—Prominent religious leaders spoke at a webinar titled “Religion – A Way to Peace or a Cause of Conflict?”
IAPD Webinar Discusses Role of Faith-based Organizations
Bangkok, Thailand—The IAPD-Asia Pacific hosted a webinar on the role of faith-based organizations in which more than 12,000 internet viewers from 35 nations participated.
IAAP-Oceania Plans for Future
Melbourne, Australia—The IAAP-Oceania held a meeting to begin laying out a roadmap for peacebuilding in the region for the next two years.
Asia Pacific ILC Focuses on Reunification of Korea
Bangkok, Thailand—More than 1,600 participants from 30 nations gathered virtually for an International Leadership Conference (ILC) focused on the reunification of Korea.
UPF-South America Holds WCLC Webinar With Over 1,000 Participants
South America—UPF South America’s webinar had the theme “The importance of Christian unity and cooperation for peace and human development, as well as the importance of broader interfaith cooperation.”
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