UPF-Argentina Statement of Solidarity in Face of Vandalism of Places of Worship
Buenos Aires, Argentina - UPF-Argentina issued a statement on Nov. 15, 2013, decrying recent instances of vandalism in churches of different faith communities in various cities of Argentina.
Montreal Interfaith Forum: Bridging the Secular State and Religiously Inclusive Society
Montreal, Canada – A UPF forum in Montreal on Nov. 21, 2013, addressed controversial proposed legislation in the province of Quebec prohibiting government employees working in education and medical institutions from wearing religious symbols.
Kinshasa Forum: The Conflicts in DR Congo and the MDGs
Kinshasa, DR Congo - A high-level conference on the theme of "The Conflicts in DR Congo and the Challenge of Achieving the Millennium Development Goals" took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kinshasa on Nov. 16, 2013.
5 UPF Chapters Educate Students on the UN International Day for Tolerance
UPF chapters in Russia, Estonia, Georgia, Germany and Azerbaijan offered educational programs on the UN International Day for Tolerance, Nov. 16, 2013.
Celebrating the 8th Anniversary of UPF-Nepal and the Nepal Peace Process
Kathmandu, Nepal - A ceremony marking the eighth anniversary of Nepal’s Peace Process and the establishment UPF in Nepal took place in Kathmandu on Nov. 13, 2013.
Washington DC Forum: Human Trafficking and Poverty, a Critical Connection
Washington DC, USA - A Peace and Security Forum on the topic "Human Trafficking and Poverty, a Critical Connection: Creating a Culture Free of Slavery" took place in Washington DC, USA, on Nov. 6, 2013. A
Super-Marathon Runners to Link Baltic Nations
St. Petersburg, Russia - An international group of long-distance runners are making plans to “run for peace” in a super-marathon that will take them through four nations bordering the Baltic Sea in the autumn of 2014.
UPF Appeals for Aid to Victims of Typhoon Haiyan in Philippines
UPF is appealing for aid to victims of Typhoon Haiyan that struck the Philippines Nov. 7, 2013, creating massive destructive loss of life and displacement of persons without adequate water, housing or sanitation.
Taking UPF's Peace Vision throughout Peru
Building on the momentum of September's International Day of Peace forum in the Peruvian Congress, a number of Ambassadors for Peace traveled throughout the nation to share UPF's peace vision during the month of October. Weekend trips to Oxapampa, Cerro de Pasco, Puno and Trujillo were filled with interviews, marches, rallies and programs explaining UPF's peace principles.
European, African and Middle Eastern Youth Converge in Malta
Qawra, Malta - Thirty-six young people from the United Kingdom, Finland, Austria, Italy, Malta, Tunisia, Egypt, Israel and Palestine gathered in Malta Oct. 20-27 to share experiences and explore perspectives on the topic of creating “real social change.”
Art Festival and Day of Solidarity in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires, Argentina - A colorful art festival and day of solidarity in Buenos Aires on Oct. 19 raised funds for UPF-Argentina's many initiatives and activities. Anticipating Mother’s Day, which was celebrated the following day, UPF's Peace Embassy featured displays of artwork and international cuisine for people to sample while enjoying lively music and dance numbers.
Religious Youth Service Project in New Delhi
New Delhi, India - St. Stephen's College of the University of Delhi hosted a Religious Youth Service project Dec. 16-22, 2013, that included renovating a shelter for children in the slums.
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