Diplomats in Tokyo Discuss Peace in the Asia-Pacific Region
Tokyo, Japan—UPF-Japan held its 27th Peace Diplomats Forum on the “Prospect of Japan’s Diplomacy and Security Policy: Focusing on Japan-U.S.-Australia Relations.”
Washington DC Celebrates Parents' Day 2016
Washington, DC, United States—Fifty-four people attended a UPF program to commemorate the U.S. national holiday Parents’ Day.
Siberians Stage “Peace Road” Flash Mob
Novosibirsk, Russia—Holding the Peace Road banner, a group of young people met for a photo shoot on one of the world's longest arch bridges.
Swiss “Peace Road” Honors Peace Cyclist
Geneva, Switzerland—The 2016 Peace Road urged the UN to open an office in Korea and honored the memory of a well-known peace bicyclist.
UPF-Belarus Promotes NGOs as Peacebuilders
Minsk, Belarus—"The Role of NGOs in Promoting World Peace" was the title of an international conference held on July 16, 2016.
Norway's "Peace Road" Ascends Gaustatoppen Mountain
Oslo, Norway—The Peace Road 2016 event was a hike to the top of Gaustatoppen, one of the highest mountains in southern Norway.
Middle East Ambassadors for Peace Attend Peace Seminar
Rome, Italy—Ambassadors for Peace from across the Middle East and North Africa gathered in Rome in July for UPF-Middle East’s second advanced seminar on UPF’s peace principles.
UPF-France Opens Education Center
Paris, France—The French chapters of UPF and the Women’s Federation for World Peace (WFWP) inaugurated a new education center.
UPF-Argentina Joins Launch of Contest Celebrating Peace
Arrecifes, Argentina—Members of UPF-Argentina’s Peace Council participated in the launch of the Lions International Peace Poster Contest for youth.
Haiti Hosts "Peace Road" 2016
Cap-Haitian, Haiti—UPF-Haiti co-hosted the Peace Road 2016 and a two-day seminar in July.
South Sudanese in Diaspora Serve as Peacemakers
Melbourne, Australia—South Sudanese living in Australia’s Victoria state were urged to unite and to promote peace in their homeland.
Russian "Peace Road" Reaches Finish Line
Moscow, Russia—After running more than 1,400 kilometers (almost 870 miles), Russia’s Peace Road 2016 concluded in Moscow on June 26.
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