Peru Celebrates UN Universal Children’s Day
Lima, Peru—Around 350 people participated in an event UPF-Peru organized to celebrate the UN Universal Children’s Day.
IAPP Launched in Vanuatu
Port Vila, Vanuatu—The International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP) was launched in the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu with more than 40 guests, including the speaker of the parliament and a former head of state.
Thousands of Malaysians Participate in Peace Road Events
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia—More than 5,000 people, including the mayor of Kuala Lumpur, participated in Peace Road events held in Malaysia in 2017.
A Young German Woman Recalls Growing Up in Lebanon
Bonn, Germany—Personal recollections of Lebanon’s people and culture by a German who grew up there were the highlight of a Lebanese cultural event.
First Nigerian Ambassador for Peace Dies, 85
Abuja, Nigeria—Dr. Alex Ifeanyichukwu Ekwueme, the first Nigerian to be appointed as an Ambassador for Peace, has died at age 85.
Peace Activist Recounts Her Year with Colombian Villagers
Munich, Germany—An Austrian peace activist who oversaw violence-free zones in Colombia was the speaker at an afternoon event presented by UPF-Munich.
UPF Supports Tolerance Celebration in Sicily
Carini, Italy—UPF was one of several organizations that held an event at a Sicilian high school to celebrate the International Day for Tolerance.
Religious Leaders at Conference Form New Association
Seoul, Korea—The 2017 Interreligious Leadership Conference closed with the formation of a new international association of religious leaders dedicated to bringing world peace.
2017 Interreligious Leadership Conference—Executive Summary
Seoul, Korea—About 400 religious leaders and representatives of faith-based organizations concluded the 2017 Interreligious Leadership Conference.
Interreligious Conference Stresses Religion’s Peacebuilding Role
Seoul, Korea—The third day of the Interreligious Leadership Conference 2017 focused on “The Responsibility of Religion and Faith-Based Organizations in Building Peaceful and Prosperous Societies.”
World Peace Blessing Held in Switzerland
Biel/Bienne, Switzerland—Twenty couples, representing different faiths and cultural backgrounds, took part in an International Peace Blessing ceremony.
Interreligious Conference Joins in Global Peace Rally
Seoul, Korea—On the second day of the Interreligious Leadership Conference, November 11, 2017, all the delegates were invited to join a rally calling for the peaceful reunification of the Korean Peninsula.
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