Thailand Hosts Second Asian Leadership Conference
Bangkok, Thailand - Fifty-six participants from nine countries tasted Thai hospitality and learned about Dr. Sun Myung Moon's universal principles of peace at an Asian Leadership Conference August 1-5.
Oslo Interfaith Forum: Thoughts about God in Different Religions
Oslo, Norway - The largest mosque in Oslo hosted a forum on Aug. 29, 2013, in which five speakers presented their thoughts about God from their religious conviction.
Building Momentum in Korea for Nations of Peace
Seoul, Korea - “The greatest tribute we can offer to Rev. Sun Myung Moon is to carry on the great work for peace to which he dedicated his entire life,” said Hon. Jose de Venecia, founding chairman of the International Conference of Asian Political Parties at an International Leadership Conference in Korea Aug. 20-23. “Rev. Moon will be immortal, for there are millions of us who carry his memory in our hearts.”
Conference in Abuja on Education and National Development
Preparatory to the UN International Day of Peace, UPF-Nigeria collaborated with the Diamond Crest Foundation (For Youth Education) to host a two-day National Conference July 24-25 on the theme of Education and Youth Development as Tools for Promoting Peace, National Development and Unity.
UN International Youth Day Celebrated in Nepal
Kathmandu, Nepal - More than 150 youth from six nations gathered together in Kathmandu on August 15 to celebrate the UN International Youth Day 2013.
Jerusalem Peace and Security Forum: Current Trends in International Relations: Israel, Turkey, and the United States
Jerusalem, Israel - UPF-Israel organized a Jerusalem Peace and Security Forum on the topic of Current Trends in International Relations: Israel, Turkey, and the United States on June 24 at the Van Leer Institute in Jerusalem.
UPF Participates in Ecological Forum in China
Chengdu, China - The 3rd Forum of Ecological Safety, Human Development and Health, China, was held in Chengdu, China July 28 to 31. Chairman Dr. Jiang Mingjun extended invitations to UPF President Dr. Thomas Walsh, Secretary General Tageldin Hamad, and Genie Kagawa, UN Office. The UPF speech was presented by Mr. Hamad on the dialogue of civilizations. The location of the conference was Chengdu, site of the holy city of Taoyuan, the birthplace of Taosim in China.
A New Model of Democracy Needed in Nepal
Kathmandu, Nepal - Nepal’s last elected Prime Minister, Dr. Baburam Bhattarai, called for a new model of government at the South Asia Peace Initiative conference on Aug. 7, 2013, in Kathmandu.
Day of Friendship Celebrated in Siberia
Novosibirsk, Russia - The UN International Day of Friendship was celebrated In the Novosibirsk House of Veterans on July 30 On the initiative of UPF-Siberia, volunteers gathered together to create a "Flowerbed of Peace" and offer it as a gift to the veterans. The central activity was creation of the flowerbed styled as the map of the world with the Pacific Ocean in the center instead of the traditional Atlantic Ocean, as a symbol of peace.
Macau Interfaith Forum: Interfaith Cooperation
Macau, China - UPF's first interfaith forum in Macau, China on July 20, 2013 assembled 60 people representing a diversity of faiths.
Seiko Lee Sings for Syrian Refugee Humanitarian Relief Efforts
New York, USA - Seiko Lee presented a benefit concert in New York on July 28 in an effort to raise funds for humanitarian relief toward the conditions in war-torn Syria.
WTO Simulation at Youth Forum Addresses North-South Trade Issues
Seliger Lake, Russia - The Young Ambassadors for Peace Eurasian Club organized a simulation of a World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference at the annual Seliger International Youth Forum on July 24-25.
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