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- Thursday, June 1, 2017
Global Day of Parents 2017 Observed at the United Nations
New York, United States—The essential role of parents and family cohesion in ensuring children’s well-being was discussed at a program held at the United Nations.
- Thursday, June 15, 2017
Nepal to Host RYS Project in July
Kathmandu, Nepal—A Religious Youth Service (RYS) project will be held in Dhulikhel, a town located 18 miles southeast of Kathmandu, from July 11 to 15, 2017.
- Thursday, May 18, 2017
UN Program Focuses on the Importance of Parents
New York, United States—“Parents’ Role in Helping Their Children Thrive” was the theme of a program held at the United Nations to commemorate the UN International Day of Families.
- Wednesday, May 17, 2017
International Day of Families Observed in Italy
Rome, Italy—On the occasion of the UN International Day of Families, UPF-Italy held a conference in the Palazzo San Macuto of the Italian Parliament.
- Friday, April 7, 2017
UN World Health Day Observed in Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria—More than 144 health professionals and Ambassadors for Peace attended a Health for Peace Assembly on the occasion of World Health Day.
- Saturday, April 29, 2017
15th Anniversary of Angola’s Day of Peace and Reconciliation
Bad Camberg, Germany— On April 29, 2017 the resident Angolan community in Germany had a meeting at Bad Camberg to celebrate Angola’s Peace and Reconciliation Day, which commemorates the end of its 27-year civil war (1975-2002).
- Saturday, May 6, 2017
UPF-DR Congo Launches Journalists for Peace
Kinshasa, DR Congo—More than 150 media professionals and other VIPs attended a conference titled “The Role of the Media in the Realization of a World of Peace.”
- Saturday, April 29, 2017
Universities, City Mayor Host UPF-Indonesia National Tour
Jakarta, Indonesia—Two universities and a city mayor hosted UPF-Indonesia’s National Tour on character education in April.
- Friday, April 7, 2017
Former Speaker Jose de Venecia Appointed as Special Envoy by Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte
Manila, Philippines—Hon. Jose de Venecia, Jr., co-chair of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP), has been appointed by Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte as special envoy for intercultural dialogue.
- Thursday, June 1, 2017
Global Day of Parents Observed in India
Haldwani, India—UPF-India commemorated the UN Global Day of Parents 2017 by organizing an event on the theme, “Ideal Parents Build Ideal World of Peace,” in Haldwani city.
- Thursday, May 25, 2017
International Day of Families Observed in Trujillo, Peru
Trujillo, Peru—The Trujillo chapter of UPF-Peru celebrated the UN International Day of Families by honoring couples who have been married for many years.
- Sunday, May 14, 2017
Youth Leadership Training Program Held in Indonesia
Puncak, Indonesia—Seventy-seven people participated in a four-day Youth Leadership Training program held in Puncak in West Java province.