Peace Council Established in Pogradec, Albania
Pogradec, Albania—A local UPF Peace Council was established in this central Albanian city, with the enthusiastic support of the mayor.
International Mother Earth Day Observed in Peru
Lima, Peru—UPF-Peru celebrated the UN’s International Mother Earth Day with a forum co-sponsored by the secretary general of the Andean Community of Nations.
Interreligious Association for Peace and Development Launched in Europe
Vienna, Austria—A two-day International Leadership Conference organized by Universal Peace Federation brought together 250 participants from 45 nations.
UPF Slovakia Discusses Legacy of Marx
Bratislava, Slovakia—Karl Marx and his work were the subject of a special lecture organized by UPF-Slovakia.
UPF Commemorates UN Interfaith Harmony Week in Washington, DC
Washington, DC—The 2018 observance of World Harmony Week in Washington, DC, centered on the theme “Love of God and Love of Neighbor.”
IAPP Is Launched in Portugal
Lisbon, Portugal—The International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP) was inaugurated in Portugal at a conference held in the national parliament.
Catholic Order Invites UPF to Interfaith Event
Bergamo, Italy—Representatives of UPF and an affiliated organization were invited to speak at an interfaith program organized by a Catholic religious order.
Peace Council Established in Bilisht, Albania
Bilisht, Albania—Ten local dignitaries became Ambassadors for Peace at a program which also saw the founding of a local UPF Peace Council.
UPF Chair Speaks at ACUNS Annual Meeting
Seoul, Korea—The international chair of UPF was invited to be a panelist at an annual meeting of the Academic Council on the United Nations System (ACUNS).
Dutch UPF Shares Inspirations from Africa Summit
The Hague, Netherlands—A meeting of Dutch Ambassadors for Peace featured a report about the recently concluded first UPF Africa Summit.
Albanians, Kosovars Honor 15th Century Hero
Pristina, Kosovo—UPF-Kosovo organized a conference to discuss one of the Albanian people’s greatest heroes during the 550th year after his death.
Building a Culture of Values and Peace in Australia
Melbourne, Australia—The 2018 Peace Building Seminar series theme, “Building a Culture of Values and Peace in Australia,” seeks to open a conversation about universally shared values that can be used to build peace.
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