New Interreligious Association Introduced in Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia—A preliminary meeting for the inauguration of the Interreligious Association for Peace and Development (IAPD) has taken place in Zambia.
International Day of Human Rights Observed in Trujillo, Peru
La Esperanza, Peru—UPF-Peru’s regional office in Trujillo held a celebration of the International Day of Human Rights at the town hall of the municipality of La Esperanza with more than 120 guests.
IAPP Launched in Lebanon
Beirut, Lebanon—The Lebanese chapter of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP) was launched at the Parliament of Lebanon.
Argentinian Ambassador for Peace Shares Reflections on IRLC 2017
Buenos Aires, Argentina—Ambassador for Peace Pastor Alba Rosa Contardo shared her experience participating in the Interreligious Leadership Conference (IRLC) 2017 at a UPF-Argentina meeting.
UPF volunteers bring joy to Russian veterans
Pavlovsk, Russia—Volunteers of UPF were among a group who organized an evening of entertainment at the House of War and Labor Veterans on two occasions.
IAPP Launched in Kiribati
South Tarawa, Kiribati—The Kiribati chapter of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP) was launched at the House of Assembly with the first president of Kiribati and 22 members of parliament in attendance.
Düsseldorf Prayer Circle Focuses on the Heart
Düsseldorf, Germany—“Open Your Heart” was the topic of a session of the interreligious prayer circle held by the Düsseldorf branch of UPF.
Good ‘Eco-Habits’ Discussed at St. Petersburg Meeting
St. Petersburg, Russia—The local chapter of UPF held a meeting to close Russia’s Year of Ecology on an appropriate theme: developing eco-friendly habits for the new year.
African Leaders Visit Hawaiian Coffee Farms
Kona, United States—In December, UPF convened a special International Leadership Conference (ILC) for African leaders dedicated to the theme “Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development: The Responsibility of Business Leaders,” in Kona, Hawaii.
First Africa Summit Announced for January 2018
The First Africa Summit for Peace, Security and Sustainable Development is being held on January 17-20, 2018 in Dakar, Senegal, with the support of the State of the Republic of Senegal, under the presidency of His Excellency Macky Sall, and support of the National Assembly of Senegal, headed by Hon. Moustapha Niasse.
IAPP Inaugurated in Malawi
Lilongwe, Malawi—Forty-five members of the Malawian Parliament took part in the inauguration of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP) at the Parliament building.
IAPP-South America Office Inaugurated in Paraguay
Asuncion, Paraguay—UPF inaugurated the South America office of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP) with 12 parliamentarians from five countries in the region.
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