Syrian Christians in Austria Torn between Despair and Hope for Peace
Vienna, Austria - UPF-Austria held a panel discussion on April 16 on the current situation in Syria. Sixty people attended, among them quite a few Syrians of different faiths, convictions, and loyalties living in Vienna. If the rebels in Syria come to power, the Christians in the audience said, they fear that previous guarantees of religious freedom would be lost.
Ambassadors for Peace Concert in Vietnam Celebrates Diplomatic Ties
Hanoi, Vietnam - Israeli vocalist David D’Or and American conductor David Eaton--both of whom are Ambassadors for Peace--performed with the Hanoi Philharmonic at the Hanoi Opera House as part of the “Friendship Melody” concert commemorating the 20th anniversary of Israeli and Vietnam diplomatic relations. The concert took place on April 11 and was attended by numerous diplomats and the respective ambassadors of Israel and Vietnam.
Taiwan and Nepalese Medical Volunteers Serve in Nepal
Kathmandu, Nepal - Free medical services on the theme “Health Is Happiness” were provided to more than 1,500 people in two cities of Nepal March 12-15, 2013.
How Local Interreligious Cooperation Can Contribute to a Culture of Peace
Montreal, Canada - UPF and a borough-level council of religious leaders held a meeting at Noor Al Islam Mosque in Montreal on March 18, 2013.
Moldova Forum on the Role of the Social Worker in the Community
Ialoveni, Moldova - In cooperation with the Department of Family and Social Assistance, UPF-Moldova organized a presentation on the theme “The Role of the Social Worker in the community.” The event gathered 87 social workers from all the villages of the Ialoveni Region.
Seiko Hatano Lee Gives Concert in the Netherlands
Bergen aan Zee, Netherlands - The Japanese singer Seiko Hatano Lee gave a “Spring Concert” in Huize Glory, North Holland on April 11. It was the last concert of her 2013 visit to Europe, which had been mainly in Germany and Austria; this concert was arranged at very short notice.
Korean Ambassadors for Peace Make Plans for 2013
Seoul, Korea - UPF-Korea held a workshop for Ambassadors for Peace in Seoul on March 29 to promote strong families, community volunteering, the reunification of Korea, and world peace. This was part of a series of workshops being held throughout Korea.
Rethinking Democracy in Nepal
Kathmandu, Nepal - The 13th South Asia Peace Initiative conference ,held in Kathmandu on April 14, addressed the theme, “Achieving Meaningful Democracy in South Asia: Challenges and Prospects.”
In Memoriam: Baroness Margaret Thatcher
It was with deep regret that UPF learned of the passing on April 8 of UK's renowned former Prime Minister and dear friend Baroness Thatcher, after a stroke. We join with so many others around the nation and the entire world in mourning her passing and expressing our heartfelt condolences to her family.
Jerusalem Interfaith Forum: The Principle of Living for the Sake of Others
Daliat El-Carmel, Israel - Druze Sheik Ali Birani invited academic and religious leaders and social activists to his home near Haifa for a March 21, 2013, forum on "The principle of living for the sake of others."
UPF-Georgia Observes UN Day to End Racial Discrimination
Tbilisi, Georgia - UPF-Georgia conducted trainings in Tbilisi on “Stop Racism – Take Action” and an Interracial Soccer Tournament to commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, March 21, 2013.
Ukrainian Ambassadors for Peace Welcome Idea of Global Day of Parents
Kiev, Ukraine - Ambassadors for Peace meeting in Kiev on March 20 welcomed the news of the establishment of a UN Global Day of Parents on June 1, with people being encouraged to honor and express special appreciation for their parents on that day. Suggestions were made about how to promote recognition of this day by the Supreme Council of Ukraine.
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