- Thursday, June 1, 2017
UPF-Russia Celebrates Children and Parents
Novosibirsk, Russia—The 2017 UN Global Day of Parents was celebrated together with International Children’s Day, a holiday that is very dear to Russians.
- Monday, June 5, 2017
Parliamentarians Association Is Launched in Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria—The Nigerian chapter of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP) has been launched at a ceremony at the National Assembly.
- Saturday, June 3, 2017
French Interfaith Forum Discusses the Afterlife
Paris, France—A new series of interreligious forums started with the topic “The Reality of Life after Death and Contemporary Society.”
- Thursday, June 1, 2017
UPF-Argentina Statement on the Global Day of Parents
Buenos Aires, Argentina—Members of UPF-Argentina’s Peace Council signed the “Honoring Life” statement in support of the 2017 Global Day of Parents.
- Saturday, May 20, 2017
36 Nigerian Couples Prepare for Peace Blessing
Abuja, Nigeria—A one-day workshop for 36 Nigerian married couples has been held in preparation for a Family Peace Blessing in the community.
- Thursday, May 18, 2017
‘Training for Peace’ Workshop in Argentina
Buenos Aires, Argentina—A workshop on “Training for Peace” was held at the May meeting of the Ambassadors Cycle.
- Thursday, May 11, 2017
Russian Bicyclists Take 'Peace Road’ around the World
Moscow, Russia—Two Russian long-distance bicyclists crossed paths in Moscow on the "Global Bike Tour for Peace and Goodwill," part of the UPF “Peace Road” initiative.
- Saturday, May 27, 2017
RYS Gives U.S. Youth a Capital Training
Washington, D.C., United States—For the second year, the Religious Youth Service welcomed participants of a youth leadership program to take part in its summer project.
- Sunday, May 7, 2017
Swiss Children Vie for Soccer’s Peace Cup
Novazzano, Switzerland—Ten teams of schoolchildren took part in the 2017 Peace Cup soccer tournament, which “entertains and socializes [and is] not just a competition.”
- Saturday, April 22, 2017
UPF-Austria Holds Second Interreligious Breakfast
Linz, Austria—An interreligious breakfast held by UPF asked the question “What Can Religions Contribute to Solving the Problems of Our Age?”
- Monday, May 15, 2017
International Day of Families Observed in France
Paris, France—In honor of the 2017 UN International Day of Families, UPF-France held a forum under the theme “The Family in the 21st Century—Evolution or Crisis?”
- Saturday, April 8, 2017
Leadership Lessons from an Austrian Empress
Linz, Austria—On the occasion of the 300th birthday of Maria Theresa, a lecture explored how the Austrian empress strove to bring career and family together.