International Day of Peace Observed in Stuttgart, Germany
Stuttgart, Germany—UPF and the Stuttgart House of Religions joined forces to commemorate the 2017 UN International Day of Peace.
International Day of Peace Observed in Moscow, Russia
Moscow, Russia—Social equality, character education, friendship and brotherhood were among the themes of a celebration of International Day of Peace.
IAPP Launched in Barbados
Bridgetown, Barbados—The Barbados chapter of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP) was launched at the Parliament Buildings in Bridgetown, the capital of Barbados.
German Program Shows Three Aspects of Luther
Frankfurt, Germany—To commemorate the 500th anniversary of the 95 Theses, UPF of Frankfurt invited three speakers to provide different views of Martin Luther.
IAPP Is Launched in the Nordic Countries
Copenhagen, Denmark—Current and former members of parliament from Norway and Denmark attended the regional inauguration of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP).
UPF Meets With Lebanese Parliamentarians
Beirut, Lebanon—In preparation for the launch of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP) in Lebanon, UPF representatives met with four Lebanese parliamentarians.
International Day of Peace Observed in Munich, Germany
Munich, Germany—The local branch of UPF marked the 2017 International Day of Peace by organizing an interfaith peace prayer meeting.
International Day of Peace Observed in Vladivostok, Russia
Vladivostok, Russia—The 2017 International Day of Peace was celebrated with a "Let There Be Peace!" festival featuring hundreds of hand-made “peace flowers.”
Argentina International Day of Peace 2017: “Together for Peace”
Buenos Aires, Argentina—On September 21, UPF-Argentina celebrated the International Day of Peace at El Templete, Buenos Aires. The event included an interfaith ceremony, speeches, a poem reading and acknowledgements to institutions and supporters of Peace Road 2017.
Netherlands Peace Road Held for Schoolchildren
Almere, Netherlands—Schoolchildren and their parents took part in the 2017 Peace Road, singing, walking a Peace Labyrinth, and writing peace wishes.
International Day of Peace Observed in Central African Republic
Bangui, Central African Republic—To commemorate the UN International Day of Peace, the Central African Republic branch of UPF organized a peace education workshop.
International Day of Peace Observed in Paris, France
Paris, France—The 2017 International Day of Peace was celebrated at an evening program with the theme given by the United Nations: “Together for Peace: Respect, Safety and Dignity for All.”
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