UPF-Russia Birthday Party Guests Clean up Park
Yekaterinburg, Russia—A UPF officer turned his birthday party into a work project and got his guests to clear garbage from a local forest-park.
UPF-Nigeria: Promotes Peacebuilding
Abuja, Nigeria—Cultivating the right attitude and acquiring relevant knowledge and skills for conflict resolution and national reconciliation were the focus of a seminar presented by UPF.
UPF-Australia: RYS Project Includes Tree-planting
Riverwood, Australia—Young people from 16 nationalities and six faiths came together to plant trees in a project of the Religious Youth Service (RYS).
Peace and Security Forum on "The Role of Religion in Peace-Building"
Washington, D.C., USA—On July 14, the UPF Office of Peace and Security Affairs held a forum on “The Role of Religion in Peace-Building.”
UPF-Australia: Global Day of Parents Observed
Brisbane, Australia—Women upholding moral values was the topic of a joint celebration of International Day of Families and Global Day of Parents.
RYS: Youth Leadership Program
Washington, D.C., USA—Young leaders from around the world participated in a Religious Youth Service project in Washington, D.C. from July 12-15.
In Memoriam: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Former President of India
Former Indian President, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, who was known as the “people’s president” passed away on July 27 at the age of 83.
UPF-Nepal Vice Chair in Op-Ed: Family Values Vital in Rebuilding Nepal
Kathmandu, Nepal—Mr. Santosh Paudel, vice chairman of UPF-Nepal, had an opinion-page article published in a major daily newspaper in Nepal on July 29.
On Mandela Day, Australia Says “Make a Difference”
Melbourne, Australia—African community leaders, NGO leaders and politicians celebrated Nelson Mandela International Day with music and prayer.
UPF-Japan Forum Discusses Sustainable Development
Tokyo, Japan—UPF-Japan held its 24th Peace Diplomats Forum on the “Post-2015 Development Agenda and Decent Work: Key for Sustainable Development.”
Global Day of Parents Celebrated in Argentina
Buenos Aires, Argentina—On June 11, UPF-Argentina celebrated the Global Day of Parents at the Embassy for Peace in Buenos Aires.
Netherlanders March for Peace
The Hague, Netherlands—More than 100 people took part in a “Great March for Peace” as the Netherlands’ contribution to the Peace Road international initiative.
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