Stockholm Interfaith Forum: The Role of Religion in Society
100th Anniversary of the Amalgamation of Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria - A commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the amalgamation of Nigeria at the National Merit Award House in Abuja on April 14, 2014, was attended by Ambassadors for Peace and other distinguished Nigerians.
Asian Leadership Conference Held in Thailand
Washington DC Forum: The Coming Arctic Boom and Polar Foreign Policy
Washington DC, USA - In light of environmental concerns and the rich natural resources of the Arctic, UPF's Washington DC Office of Peace and Security Affairs hosted a forum on “The Coming Arctic Boom and Polar Foreign Policy” on April 30, 2014.
International Leadership Conference Held in Uruguay
Montevideo, Uruguay - An International Leadership Conference in Montevideo April 21-23, 2014, on the theme of “Toward a New Paradigm for Peace and Human Development in Latin America” brought together leaders from government, academia and civil society.
Doha International Family Institute Holds Conference
Doha, Qatar - The Doha International Family Institute hosted policy makers, researchers, academics, and UN and NGO representatives dealing with aspects of family policy and good practices during a conference April 16-17, 2014.
Interfaith Peace Blessing Festivals in the Philippines
Manila, Philippines - After starting the year 2014 with an Interfaith Peace Festival and marriage rededication in Manila in January, UPF-Philippines leaders embarked on a nationwide tour, holding 15 festivals from April 4 to 22, 2014.
Forum in Luxembourg: Morals with and without God
Luxembourg - Continuing with the theme “Toward a Society Worthy of Man and Woman,” a forum on the topic of “Morals with or without God” took place at the Centre Sociétaire on March 29, 2014.
Japanese Tea Ceremony for Diplomats in Washington DC
Washington DC, USA - A Japanese tea ceremony was held on April 17, 2014, during the spring season in Washington, DC, when people come from all over the world to enjoy the famous cherry blossoms.
Forums in Japan on Insights about European Integration
Tokyo, Japan - UPF-Japan organized programs April 3-5, 2014 on the theme, "Peacemaking Processes in Europe: Proposals for East Asia" featuring Dr. Walter Schwimmer, former secretary general of the Council of Europe.
Side Events to the 58th UN Commission on the Status of Women
New York, USA - During the 58th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women at the UN headquarters in New York in March 2014, UPF helped organize side events, one opposing human trafficking and the other urging the UN to consider women and the family as crucial drivers of social development.
Ambassadors for Peace Donate Yams for Displaced Nigerians
Benue State, Nigeria - In response to its appeal for support in providing emergency food and medical aid to victims of violence, UPF-Nigeria gave thousands of yams on April 28, 2014 to help feed internally displaced persons in Makurdi, Benue state.
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