Sustainable Peace Is Key to Nepal's Progress
Kathmandu, Nepal - A South Asia Peace Initiative conference on Nov. 8, 2014, was attended by UPF leaders in Asian countries such as Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore, Myanmar, Malaysia and India.
Washington DC Forum: The Threat of Ebola
Washington DC, USA - The UPF Office of Peace and Security Affairs held a forum on “Understanding the Global Threat of Ebola,” co-partnered with Seraphim Global.
Conference in Geneva on De-escalation in the Korean Peninsula and East Asia
Geneva, Switzerland - UPF organized a conference on "The Role of Dialogue and Understanding Towards a De-Escalation on the Korean Peninsula and in East Asia" at the Palais des Nations (UN headquarters) in Geneva on Oct. 31, 2014.
Seminar Held for Albanian Ambassadors for Peace
Ulcinj, Montenegro - A seminar on the theme “Love God, Love People, Love the Nation” was held for about 40 Albanian Ambassadors for Peace Nov. 13-16, 2014, in the tourist city of Ulcinj, Montenegro.
International Day for Tolerance Observed in Estonia
Kunda, Estonia - Commemorating the UN International Day for Tolerance, UPF-Estonia organized a lecture on Nov. 20 for high school students in Kunda.
New Zealand Ambassadors for Peace Meet
Parnell, New Zealand - UPF-New Zealand's monthly meeting Nov. 1, 2014 generated promising ideas for future activities.
Health for Peace Initiative Launched in Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria - UPF-Nigeria launched a Health for Peace Initiative on Nov. 12, 2014, to help prevent further spread of Ebola and contribute to peacebuilding.
Forum on Cultural Differences between Korea and the West
Bratislava, Slovakia - UPF Slovakia organized a forum in Bratislava on Nov. 10, 2014 on “The cultural differences between Korea and the West.“
Interfaith Conference on Religions as Peacebuilders
Sydney, Australia - UPF-Australia held an interfaith conference entitled “Religions as Peace Builders” in Sydney Nov. 11, 2014.
Montreal Interfaith Forum: The Question of Religion in a Secular State
Montreal, Canada - UPF-Canada held a conference Nov. 8, 2014, in Montreal on the theme ‘‘The Question of Religion in a Secular State: Should Religion Be Removed from the Public Sphere?’’
In the News: Vatican Hosts Conference on Traditional Marriage
A colloquium at the Vatican brought together representatives from 14 religious traditions and 23 countries, persuasive evidence that it is not just Christians who oppose the redefinition of marriage. The Nov. 17-19, 2014, gathering concluded with a joint statement on marriage.
UPF Books Delivered to the Great University Library in Brazzaville, Congo
Brazzaville, Congo - The shipment of 45,000 books donated by UPF-France as part of its Books for Congo project was delivered on Nov. 10, 2014.
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