First Africa Summit Convenes in Senegal
Dakar, Senegal—Approximately 1,200 participants, including heads of state and government, attended the opening of the Africa Summit 2018.
IAPP Launched in Samoa
Apia, Samoa—The Samoan chapter of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP) was inaugurated in the country’s capital, Apia.
IAPP Launched in Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya—The International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace had its official launch in Kenya in a ceremony in Parliament.
Interfaith Prayer Group Learns about Ethiopian Christmas
Düsseldorf, Germany—The Düsseldorf interreligious prayer circle used its January meeting to find out how Ethiopians celebrate Christmas.
IAPP Representative Meets with Maldives Leaders
Male, Maldives—The president of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP)-Asia-Pacific met with leaders in the South Asian island nation of the Maldives in January.
UPF Soccer Team Plays in Peace Tournament
St. Petersburg, Russia—The football team of UPF of St. Petersburg took part in a traditional New Year's tournament as part of the Soccer for Peace initiative.
Peace Blessing Festival Held in Imo State, Nigeria
Diakuma, Nigeria—More than 120 couples participated in a Marriage and Family Peace Blessing Festival co-organized by UPF in Imo State in southeast Nigeria.
Mr. & Miss University Hopefuls Visit Disabled Children
Kolomna, Russia—The 12 finalists in the annual Moscow contest Mr. & Miss University brought holiday cheer to a home for disabled children.
UPF-Düsseldorf Examines the Meaning of Christmas
Düsseldorf, Germany—A holiday celebration held by UPF of Düsseldorf featured a talk on the true meaning of Christmas.
Jewish Religious Leaders Visit Ethiopian Church
Jerusalem, Israel—Jewish members of UPF-Israel’s Jerusalem Interfaith Forum visited an Ethiopian church in Jerusalem on December 29 in honor of the Christian holidays.
Peruvian Ambassadors for Peace Raise Donations, Give Gifts to Families
Lima, Peru—At the end of 2017, Ambassadors for Peace in Peru raised donations and organized events in the cities of Lima and Trujillo, which were attended by hundreds of families and children.
Berlin UPF Chapter Holds 2017 Year-End Meeting
Berlin, Germany—The Berlin chapter of UPF held a year-end meeting to exchange thoughts and ideas and discuss the upcoming year.
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