Character Education Program in Nepal
Kathmandu, Nepal—Youth and Students for Peace, in partnership with UPF and the Collegiate Association for the Research of Principles (CARP), organized a character education program in Nepal.
Parliamentarians Association Launched in Fiji
Suva, Fiji—The national inauguration of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP) was held on the 2017 UN International Day of Families.
"Peace Road" in Kazakhstan
Almaty, Kazakhstan—The international "Peace Road" project was interpreted by UPF-Kazakhstan as a hike up the mountains overlooking the capital.
International Day of Families Observed in Nigeria
Uyo, Nigeria—About 40 children of Ambassadors for Peace marched in a parade and sang "peace songs" to celebrate the 2017 International Day of Families.
International Day of Families Celebrated in Taiwan
New Taipei City, Taiwan—Ambassadors for Peace and members of UPF-Taiwan celebrated the UN International Day of Families and Mother’s Day on May 15.
Mayors and Religious Leaders Plant an Olive Tree for Peace in Puerto Yeruá, Argentina
Puerto Yeruá, Argentina—A group of mayors and religious representatives planted an olive tree for peace at a special event co-organized by UPF-Argentina and the civil society network Red Cooperar.
UPF-Nigeria Honored for Interfaith Celebration
Abuja, Nigeria—UPF of Nigeria has been honored for a special conference it organized, together with United Religions Initiative-West Africa, in commemoration of World Interfaith Harmony Week 2017.
UN NGO Committee on Spirituality Appoints New Senior Adviser
New York, United States—The NGO Committee on Spirituality, Values and Global Concerns-New York (CSVGC-NY) has appointed Ambassador Isaiah Chabala, a former ambassador of Zambia to the United Nations and to the European Union, as its senior advisor.
Peru Celebrates International Day of Families
Lima, Peru—More than 200 people attended an event UPF-Peru organized at the Congress of Peru in celebration of the UN International Day of Families 2017.
International Day of Families Observed in Norway
Oslo, Norway—The UN International Day of Families was celebrated with a program on the topic “Family and Society—Our Families’ Situation in 2017.”
Russian Volunteers Plant Trees to Make Their City ‘Green’
Pskov, Russia—Volunteers of UPF planted trees in a residential neighborhood in solidarity with the All-Russia ecological project "Green Spring.”
International Day of Families Observed in Australia
Sydney, Australia—The UN International Day of Families was commemorated by UPF-Australia at its bimonthly Ambassadors for Peace meeting.
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