UPF-Korea Celebrates Holiday with Diplomatic Community
Seoul, Korea—The Korea chapter of UPF held its annual Thanksgiving dinner for foreign diplomats at the Hannamdong International Guest House.
UPF-Peru Collaborates with NGOs in Lima
Lima, Peru—UPF-Peru participated in various events and activities organized by local and international NGOs in Lima in November.
UPF-Czech Republic Examines Challenges of Our Time
Prague, Czech Republic—More than 50 participants attended a conference held in the Czech Parliament on “Challenges and Opportunities of Our Time.”
Russian Veterans Celebrate UN Day with Song
Moscow, Russia—A chorus of veterans sang songs from World War II at a concert held to commemorate United Nations Day.
Nigerian Peace College Proposal Approved
Abuja, Nigeria—UPF-Nigeria’s proposal for a Universal Peace College of Education in Nigeria has successfully passed the first step.
Parliamentarians Association Welcomed in Azerbaijan
Baku, Azerbaijan—The former prime minister of Azerbaijan chaired a forum at which dignitaries heard about a new parliamentarians’ peacebuilding association.
Australian Peace Council
Melbourne, Australia—The Australian National Peace Council had its second meeting, attended by 19 participants from the states of Victoria, South Australia, Queensland and Western Australia.
UPF-France Convenes Forum on Education
Paris, France—“The Role of the Family in Education” was the theme of a forum attended by around 60 Ambassadors for Peace and guests.
UPF-Russia Discusses the Use of Science for the Public Good
Yekaterinburg, Russia—A conference on "Modern Science in Russia for Peace and Development" discussed the power that science has to benefit humankind.
International Day of Peace Observed in Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria—Assemblies in Abuja, Port Harcourt and Lagos marked the 2016 International Day of Peace by discussing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Peace Road 2016, Fiji Village Style
Suva, Fiji—Peace Road 2016 was carried out in a village on Venua Levu, the second largest island of Fiji, with all the villagers participating.
Nepal Celebrates Anniversary of UPF Founders’ Visit and Peace Process
Kathmandu, Nepal—UPF-Nepal celebrated the eleventh anniversary of the UPF Founders’ visit to and the beginning of the peace process in Nepal.
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