Peruvian Ambassadors for Peace Launch Multiple Service Projects
Lima, Peru—After the recent formation of working groups, many Ambassadors for Peace have begun using their talents and connections in programs to benefit their fellow Peruvians.
UPF-Russia Attends Orthodox Church Exhibition
Moscow, Russia—The secretary general of UPF-Eurasia was one of the special guests at the opening ceremony of an exhibition and book fair organized by the Russian Orthodox Church.
Forum Considers Bering Strait Crossing
Washington, D.C., United States - On the occasion of the upcoming 10th anniversary of Dr. Sun Myung Moon’s proposal for a Bering Strait crossing, the Washington, D.C. Office of Peace and Security Affairs organized a forum on March 25 to examine the genesis, history, and most significantly, the current status of this visionary proposal.
UPF-Nepal Launches Associations for Professors, Teachers
Kathmandu, Nepal—More than 500 guests attended the inauguration of two significant peacebuilding organizations in Nepal at a special celebration organized by UPF-Nepal on March 25, 2015.
Youth Service Project in North Sumatra
Berastagi, Indonesia — UPF Youth Ambassadors for Peace, together with local student volunteers, spent a day removing graffiti and clearing trash from a popular tourist site in North Sumatra.
Peru Peace Council to Work ‘within Walls and outside Walls’
Lima, Peru—The newly established UPF-Peru Peace Council met to form four committees and to review plans for its work in 2015.
UPF-Argentina: What Water Can Tell Us
Buenos Aires, Argentina — Addressing the forum “Water for Our Future,” Mr. Miguel Werner, secretary general of UPF-Argentina, explored ethical issues connected to human use of water.
UPF-UK: Discussion about UN Sustainable Development Goals
London, United Kingdom—Raising awareness of the UN Sustainable Development Goals that will come into effect in 2016 was the focus of a meeting held by UPF-UK.
International Women’s Day Observed in Germany
Stuttgart, Germany—Women through the centuries as seen by the world’s writers provided the theme for the UPF-Germany observance of International Women’s Day 2015.
UPF-Canada Addresses the Radicalization Threat
Toronto, Canada—With growing challenges to public safety and security around the world, UPF-Canada held a seminar on “Meeting the Challenges of Radicalization.”
Vanuatu MP Becomes ‘Ambassador’ for Development
Port Vila, Vanuatu—A member of Vanuatu’s Parliament visiting South Korea saw evidence of its miraculous development and committed himself to bringing the methods to his country.
Forum at the UN Promotes Interreligious Dialogue and Sustainable Development
New York, United States - Both UPF and the UN Alliance of Civilizations believe that interfaith dialogue can help nations live in peace, stated H.E. Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, the UN High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations, at a consultation at the UN headquarters.
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