UPF-France Statement: In the Face of Violence, a Call to Unity and Responsibility
Paris, France - In this time of national mourning, on behalf of the Universal Peace Federation, we invite everyone to pray for the 17 people killed in the recent attacks, the many who were wounded, and the grieving families and communities.
Summit Develops Steps toward Nigerian Unification
Abuja, Nigeria – At a summit held in December, leading Nigerians formulated goals and action plans in the next step toward national unification.
Israel Forum Mulls Dangers in Syria
Modi'in, Israel - “Redeployment of Israel's Northern Border: The Civil War in Syria” was the topic of the Dec. 25 Jerusalem Peace and Security Forum.
Asian Conferences Inspire Educators
Bangkok, Thailand - UPF held two conferences for high school and college directors in Bangkok, Thailand, in late December.
UPF Chair Visits Costa Rica to Give Briefings about UPF
San Jose, Costa Rica - UPF Chairman Dr. Charles S. Yang visited San José Dec. 2-3, 2014, to meet government officials and brief them about the work of UPF.
In Buenos Aires, an Olive Tree for Peace
Buenos Aires, Argentina - Social activists and religious leaders attended the ceremonial planting of an olive tree in Buenos Aires on Dec. 14, 2014.
Forum in Paris on Human Rights, Responsibilities for Peace
Paris, France - Commemorating Human Rights Day, UPF-France held a meeting on “Human Rights, Responsibilities for Peace: The Role of Civil Society in Peacebuilding” Dec. 13, 2014.
Hope for Peaceful Nigerian Elections Seen in Unified Football
Okpoma, Nigeria - Two archrival Nigerian football clubs united into one as a demonstration of hope for upcoming national elections to be peaceful.
RYS Youth Restore Sri Lankan Hospital
Sri Lanka - Fifty participants with a Religious Youth Service project renovated part of a Sri Lankan hospital from Dec. 6 to 12, 2014.
Forum Mulls Israeli-U.S. Relations
Jerusalem, Israel - Worsening Israeli-U.S. relations were the topic of the Nov. 20, 2014, meeting of the Jerusalem Peace and Security Forum.
Education's Value Discussed in Nepal
Kathmandu, Nepal - The significance of education to society was the theme of three programs held for Nepal’s school principals in November 2014.
A Day for Interfaith Peacebuilding in Nigeria
Minna, Nigeria - Women and youth leaders in Nigeria attended a one-day seminar on strengthening interreligious relations, peacebuilding and security consciousness.
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