International Day of Peace Observed in United States
New York, United States—A peace forum, a dinner, meditation, and interfaith prayer were some of the ways that various U.S. chapters of UPF observed the 2016 International Day of Peace.
South Asia Peace Initiative Conference Held in Pakistan
Islamabad, Pakistan—The 19th South Asia Peace Initiative (SAPI) conference convened at the National Library of Pakistan in Islamabad, the capital.
International Day of Peace Observed in Austria
Vienna, Austria—An International Day of Peace celebration at the United Nations’ Vienna office examined the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
UPF-Argentina Celebrates International Day of Peace in Lanús
Lanús, Argentina—UPF participated in the “Meeting for Peace” in Lanús, Buenos Aires province to celebrate the International Day of Peace.
UPF-Canada Annual Conference to Focus on Youth
Toronto, Canada—UPF-Canada’s upcoming conference on “Encouraging Social Engagement & Loyal Citizenship Among Disaffected Youth” was the focus of the chapter’s monthly meeting in September.
Peace Council Planned for Nigeria’s South East Zone
Onitsha, Nigeria—A UPF chapter opened in Anambra State amid plans for establishing a zonal peace council and a zonal development commission.
National Tour Promotes Character Education in Indonesia
Manado, Indonesia—UPF-Indonesia held seminars in character education in two provinces as part of its national tour, “Building Harmonious Families-Our Shared Responsibility.”
International Day of Peace Observed in Australia
Melbourne, Australia—In recognition of UN International Day of Peace, a conference to support and foster peacebuilding was held in Melbourne’s Docklands suburb.
Parliamentarians for Peace Launched in Sri Lanka
Colombo, Sri Lanka—Sri Lanka's chapter of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace was launched at a special ceremony held inside the Sri Lankan parliament building in Colombo.
International Day of Peace Observed in Seychelles
Victoria, Seychelles—To commemorate International Day of Peace 2016, a Catholic Mass was held at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral.
International Day of Peace Observed in Indonesia
Jakarta, Indonesia—UPF-Indonesia observed the International Day of Peace by organizing four programs at three different schools in Jakarta.
International Day of Peace Observed in Korea
Seoul, Korea—Members of the diplomatic community in Seoul joined UPF in commemorating the International Day of Peace in Korea.
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