International Autism Day Observed in Moldova
Chisinau, Moldova - UPF-Moldova joined several organizations in observing World Autism Awareness Day, April 2, 2014, through events in Chisinau raising awareness about the growing numbers of children diagnosed with the disorder.
Leadership Conference Held in Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya - Twenty-five Nigerian Ambassadors for Peace traveled to Kenya to join UPF leaders from Benin, Uganda, Somalia, Eritria and Kenya for a Special Leadership Conference March 27–29, 2014 following up on the leadership conference in Korea the previous month.
Concert in London Raises Funds for North Korean Children's Hospital
London, UK - A charitable concert at 43 Lancaster Gate, London, on April 12, 2014 raised funds for humanitarian projects to benefit North Korean children.
International Women's Day 2014 Observed in Washington DC
Washington DC, USA - The UN International Women’s Day was commemorated at the distinguished and historic location, the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC on March 27, 2014.
Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Observed in Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria - UPF-Nigeria observed the 2014 UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination with a seminar at the Peace Embassy in Abuja on March 21, 2014.
Washington DC Forum: China as a Partner for Economic and Political Stability
Washington DC, USA: A forum on “The Role of China as a Partner for Economic and Political Stability in Asia and the World,” March 26, 2014, was moderated by Ralph E. Winnie, Jr., Director of the Eurasia Center’s China Program.
Interfaith Activists Dialogue with Buddhists in Bangladesh
Dhaka, Bangladesh - A "Dialogue Between Interfaith Activists of Bangladesh and Members of Rissho-kossei-kai Bangladesh" was held at Dhaka on Feb. 25, 2014.
Meetings with Diplomats and Clergy in Peru
Lima, Peru - After receiving the news about the Middle East Peace Initiative program in Jerusalem in May, an appointment was made with the ambassador for Palestine in Peru, who has spoken at some UPF-Peru events. He suggested the possibility of a delegation from UPF meeting with Palestinian leaders as part of the schedule of activities.
Interfaith Prayers on the 3rd Anniversary of the East Japan Great Earthquake
Ishinomaki, Japan - Faith leaders representing various creeds offered ritual prayers at a cemetery on March 7, 2014, for those who died as a result of the tsunami and its cause, the East Japan Great Earthquake of March 11, 2011.
All-Sides Consultation in Austria on the Syrian Conflict
Burgschlaining, Austria - An All Sides Consultation for a Political Solution to the Syrian Conflict March 8-9, 2014 addressed concerns of the Syrian people for security, to bridge the rifts, people on the move, political rights and political transitions.
Jerusalem Peace & Security Forum: Egypt toward New Leadership
Jerusalem, Israel - Diplomats, scholars, journalists and students of political science and diplomacy gathered on Feb. 26, 2014, in the house of a former Israeli ambassador to Egypt to discuss the upcoming elections in Egypt.
Seminar in Vancouver on Sectarianism vs. Universalism
Vancouver, Canada - People of various faiths assembled in Vancouver on March 16, 2014 to discuss the theme of Sectarianism vs. the Universality of Faith.
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