Washington DC Forum: Transnational Crime and Gang Violence
Washington DC, USA - "Transnational Crime and Gang Violence" was the topic of a Dec. 11, 2013 forum organized by UPF's Office of Peace and Security Affairs in Washington, DC.
Russians Put Together 2020 Road Map to Develop Volunteerism
Moscow, Russia - How to stimulate volunteerism was the main topic for about 200 representatives from Russian NGOs, businesses and government who met at the 10th All-Russia Conference on Volunteerism. The conference, titled "Development Strategy for Volunteerism in Russia—2020 Road Map,” was held on Nov. 11, in the Russian Federation Civic Chamber building in Moscow.
Promoting a Rapprochement of Cultures in Ukraine
Volunteers from Japan and South Korea visited Ukraine in November 2013 at the invitation of the Universal Peace Federation. The purpose of the delegation's stay in Ukraine was to take part in international volunteer activities, initiate charitable projects and meet volunteers in various cities of Ukraine.
UPF-Russia Honors UN Decade for the Rapprochement of Cultures
Moscow, Russia - About 95 people gathered for a conference on "Russia towards the UN International Decade for the Rapprochement of Cultures" held in Moscow’s National Hotel Dec. 21. Scholars, government officials and NGO leaders proposed ways to work together during the coming Year of Culture declared by the Russian Federation in a framework of promoting a culture of volunteerism, family culture and a culture of peace.
UPF-Ghana Holds End-of-Year Assembly
Accra, Ghana - UPF-Ghana held its annual end-of-year assembly in Accra, Ghana on Dec. 17. Members of UPF-Ghana's Presiding Council and National Peace Council were introduced to the Ambassadors for Peace gathering and UPF-Ghana's Excellence Award was presented to the Splendors of Dawn Poetry Foundation.
Albania National Peace Council Forges a Vision for the New Year
Prizren, Kosovo - After listening to reports from local peace council meetings throughout Albania, UPF-Albania's National Peace Council elected new new leaders at its Nov. 16 and 17 assembly in Prizren, a historic city in the neighboring Republic of Kosovo.
UK Peace Council Hears Updates on UPF-UK's Peace Initiatives
London, UK - UPF-UK convened its annual Peace Council meeting on Dec. 7 in its Lancaster Gate headquarters to review progress in its peace initiatives during the year. The day included sessions on values, activities promoting peace, humanitarian efforts and a Youth UPF concert to raise funds for a peace project in Jerusalem.
UPF Chapters Hold Forums on Human Rights Day
UPF chapters in Burkina Faso, the Czech Republic, Netherlands, Peru and Russiaorganized forums in honor of Human Rights Day, Dec. 10, 2013; this year's theme was "20 Years: Working for Your Rights."
Retired Military Generals Launch Asian Peace and Unity Corps in Bangkok
Bangkok, Thailand - Retired chiefs of staff from the armed forces of Thailand, the Philippines, India and Nepal joined 38 active and retired generals from 13 Asian nations to launch the Asian Peace and Unity Corps in Bangkok, Thailand, on Dec. 13, 2013.
International Human Solidarity Day Observed in Benin
Cotonou, Benin - Events in Cotonou and Ouidah celebrated UN International Human Solidarity Day, Dec. 21, 2013, in cooperation with government ministers and the UN representative in Benin.
Conference in Angola on Family, Citizen and Values
Luanda, Angola - UPF-Africa Regional Director Dr. Katsumi Otsuka made his first visit to Angola from Nov. 7 to 11, 2013, to participate in a UPF conference and visit Ambassadors for Peace.
‘We Were Born to Shine’: UPF-Argentina Marks International Volunteer Day 2013
Buenos Aires, Argentina - The UN Information Centre of Argentina and Uruguay joined with UPF-Argentina celebrating the UN International Day of Volunteers at the Peace Embassy in Buenos Aires Dec. 5, 2013.
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