Oceania Leadership Conference Held in Fiji
Pacific Harbour, Fiji—The first Oceania Leadership Conference was conducted in Fiji from February 1 through 4, 2018, based on the successful pattern of the Asian Leadership Conferences (ALCs) being held in Thailand.
World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Nicaragua
Managua, Nicaragua—In observance of World Interfaith Harmony Week 2018, UPF-Nicaragua held a forum at a local university.
UPF Promotes Family Capital at UN Book Table
New York, United States—UPF was one of the organizers of a book table at the United Nations which promoted the family as fundamental for social development.
World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in France
Paris, France—UPF marked World Interfaith Harmony Week with a program about an individual who strived to build bridges between Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Japan
Tokyo, Japan—UPF-Japan commemorated UN World Interfaith Harmony Week 2018 by holding a forum with approximately 80 Ambassadors for Peace and representatives of Shintoism, Buddhism, Judaism, Islam and Christianity.
World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Moscow
Moscow, Russia—Young people from 13 nations took part in a Religious Youth Service (RYS) volunteer project related to World Interfaith Harmony Week.
Lawyer Presents First Novel at Bergamo Meeting
Bergamo, Italy—Over 70 people attended a lawyer and writer’s presentation of his first novel, which deals with topical social issues.
DRC National Peace Council Holds Inaugural Session
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo—Approximately 150 participants, including high-level dignitaries, attended the inaugural session of the UPF National Peace Council.
IAPP Is Launched in Tonga
Nuku‘alofa, Tonga—Approximately 40 people attended the inauguration of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP) in the Kingdom of Tonga.
A Three-Day "Peace Road" Event in Ryazan, Russia
Ryazan, Russia—A winter "Peace Road" event with multiple activities was held over three days in and near the city of Ryazan.
UPF-Denmark Holds Ambassador for Peace Meeting
Copenhagen, Denmark—On January 20, 2018, UPF-Denmark held the first meeting of the new year with Ambassadors for Peace.
Africa Summit Launches Three Peace Initiatives
Dakar, Senegal—The historic first World Africa Summit concluded with the launch of three important peace initiatives.
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