International Day of Peace Observed in Nicaragua
Managua, Nicaragua—UPF-Nicaragua commemorated the International Day of Peace 2016 by organizing events at two universities.
UPF Invited to Help Nigerian Amnesty Program
Abuja, Nigeria—The Federal Government of Nigeria has invited UPF to develop programs to help its amnesty program for former Niger Delta militants.
International Day of Peace Observed in Marshall Islands
Majuro, Marshall Islands—A former president, a UN representative, and religious leaders were among those celebrating the 2016 International Day of Peace.
International Day of Peace Observed in Munich, Germany
Munich, Germany—International Day of Peace 2016 was observed by UPF-Munich with an interreligious peace prayer.
UPF-Indonesia National Tour Continues in Sumatra
Bandar Lampung, Indonesia—More than 400 students and faculty from schools throughout Sumatra participated in the second leg of UPF-Indonesia’s national character education tour.
International Day of Peace Observed in Taiwan
Taipei, Taiwan—UPF-Taiwan observed the International Day of Peace by holding a seminar on “The Future of Cross-Strait Relations: The Way of Peace, Sustainable Development and Cooperation.”
Russian Children Honor Their Grandparents on Special Day
St. Petersburg, Russia—To mark the International Day of Older Persons, a group of children invited their grandparents to a special celebration at their school.
International Day of Peace Observed in Norway
Oslo, Norway—The 2016 International Day of Peace was celebrated with a program titled “The UN Sustainable Development Goals and Religion.”
International Day of Peace Celebrated in Sri Lanka
Colombo, Sri Lanka—The International Day of Peace was celebrated in Sri Lanka with a program and a peace march.
UPF-Nepal Chair Meets Pakistani Leaders
Islamabad, Pakistan—UPF-Nepal Chair Hon. Ek Nath Dhakal, former minister of peace and reconstruction of Nepal, met with government leaders in Pakistan during a visit to the country in September.
International Day of Peace Observed in Fiji
Suva, Fiji—International Day of Peace 2016 was celebrated with a program on Parents’ Education.
Asian Leadership Conference Provides a Vision for Peace
Bangkok, Thailand—An Asian Leadership Conference (ALC) took place from October 7 to 10 in Bangkok.
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