In the News: Sunhak Peace Prize Laureates Announced
WASHINGTON D.C., USA – Indian fisheries scientist Dr. M. Vijay Gupta and President Anote Tong of the South Pacific island nation of Kiribati have been selected to receive the inaugural Sunhak Peace Prize.
International Day of Families Observed in Italy
Bergamo, Italy—A variety of religious, ethnic and cultural organizations joined with UPF-Italy to exalt the family in honor of International Day of Families.
European Youth Join Russian Week of Volunteerism
Moscow, Russia—Young people from Austria and Germany joined Russian Youth Ambassadors for Peace in volunteer projects during the annual Spring Week of Goodness.
International Day of Families Observed in Japan
Japan—UPF-Japan collaborated with the South Tokyo Assembly of Ambassadors for Peace to organize the third annual ”Family Clean Rally 246” in observance of the International Day of Families.
Peruvian Ambassadors for Peace Organize Activities and Volunteer
Lima, Peru—Throughout May, UPF-Peru was very active, co-sponsoring and participating in activities organized by Ambassadors for Peace.
Book of Founder’s Thought Inspires Kazakhstan Academics
Almaty, Kazakhstan—The publication in Russian of the book World Scripture and the Teachings of Sun Myung Moon was the occasion for a roundtable held in Almaty, Kazakhstan’s largest city.
International Day of Families Observed in Peru
Lima, Peru—In the cities of Lima and Trujillo in Peru, meetings were held to celebrate the 2015 International Day of Families.
Malaysian Parliamentarians Attend International Leadership Conference
Las Vegas, United States—More than ten Malaysian members of parliament and guests gathered in Las Vegas for an international leadership conference in May.
International Day of Families Observed in Taiwan
Taipei, Taiwan—UPF-Taiwan held a seminar in observance of the UN International Day of Families at the Taipei College of Maritime Technology on May 20.
International Day of Families Observed in Russia
Moscow, Russia—UPF-Russia marked the 2015 United Nations International Day of Families with events in three major cities.
International Day of Families Observed in Moldova
Chisinau, Moldova—To draw attention to the 2015 International Day of Families, UPF-Moldova organized a street action under the motto "Happy Families—Prosperous Nation."
International Day of Families Observed in Venezuela
Caracas, Venezuela—UPF-Venezuela and its partner organizations gathered to celebrate the UN International Day of Families in Caracas on May 16, 2015.
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