Washington DC Forum: Russia as a US Partner for Stability and Peace in the World
Washington DC, USA - The UPF Office of Peace and Security Affairs in Washington held a forum on: “Despite Present Problems: Russia as a U.S. Partner for Stability and Peace in the World” on May 28, 2014.
2nd Anniversary of Father Moon's Passing Observed in London
London, UK - UPF-UK held an event Aug. 16, 2014 in its London headquarters to commemorate the second anniversary of the passing of its founder, Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon. The warmth shown by Ambassadors for Peace was very moving.
Making 1000 Paper Cranes for Peace in Ukraine
Kiev, Ukraine - Young people in Ukraine made paper cranes to express their desire for peace, stability and unity, and a garland of 1000 cranes was presented at the Peace Cycle Race in Kiev on May 30.
Interfaith Prayer Vigil Held in Dublin
Dublin, Ireland - UPF-Ireland organized a prayer vigil at the Lantern Interfaith Center in the heart of Dublin on Aug. 9, 2014, to take a stand on the escalation of violence around the world.
Atomic Bomb Awareness Day Observed at the UN in Vienna
Vienna, Austria -The Atomic Bomb Awareness Day was observed at the International Centre in Vienna on August 8, 2014, by the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs and organized by UPF-Austria, the Academic Council of the United Nations System, and event founder Yuko Gulda.
In the News: Interfaith Prayers for Peace at the Vatican
"Peace is a gift of God, but requires our efforts. Let us be people of peace in prayer and deed," Pope Francis tweeted regarding the June 8 prayer meeting at the Vatican with Jewish, Christian and Muslim leaders.
Moldova Conference: From the Ecology of Soul to the Ecology of Nature
Chisinau, Moldova - Participants in a May 22, 2014 conference in Chisinau on Ecology, Culture and Spirituality discussed their spiritual source and common path toward a more sustainable and healthier environment.
UPF-France Collects Books for Congo
Rouen, France - A 30 cubic meter container filled with donated books left the port of Rouen, France, on Aug. 2, 2014, headed toward Pointe Noire in the Republic of Congo.
Diplomats in Tokyo Discuss North Korea’s Nuclear Developments
Tokyo, Japan - Right after the Japan-North Korea government-level consultations held in Beijing on July 1 and the missile firing by the North on June 29, UPF-Japan organized a Peace Diplomats Forum on the theme, “North Korea’s Nuclear and Missile Developments and their Impact on the World.”
UPF Chapters Observe the Global Day of Parents
UPF chapters organized observances of the UN Global Day of Parents, June 1, 2014, in Austria, Burkina Faso, India, Japan and Peru.
Vladivostok Conference: From Conflict to Dialogue on the Korean Peninsula
Vladivostok, Russia - Experts from Russia, the US, South Korea, China and Japan attended a May 30, 2014, conference in Vladivostok on "Towards a Road Map for Peace and Development in Northeast Asia: From Conflict to Dialogue on the Korean Peninsula."
Celebrating the International Day of Friendship in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires, Argentina - “The human spirit can be much stronger” is part of the message of the UN International Day of Friendship 2014, which is very similar to the feeling conveyed by UPF-Argentina on the celebration in the Buenos Aires headquarters on July 30.
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