Character Education Programs Launched in Medan, Indonesia
Medan, Indonesia - To respond to the urgent need for effective character education, UPF is expanding its character education programs to the Parulian schools in North Sumatra, starting with its central school in Medan on June 16, 2014.
Geneva Conference Links Family Values to Economic and Social Well-being
Geneva, Switzerland - A conference on "Family Values and Their Link to Economic Well-being and Social Outcomes" took place at the UN headquarters in Geneva June 30-July 1, 2014.
Interfaith Peace Festival Held in Northeast Thailand
Buriram, Thailand - Dr. Lek and Mrs. Vipa Thaveetermsakul hosted an Interfaith Peace Festival and marriage rededication in Buriram City on May 4, 2014 at the main auditorium of Ratchabhat Buriram University.
Super-Marathon Aims to Promote Baltic Dialogue
St. Petersburg, Russia - An international group of long-distance runners set out from St. Petersburg on Sept. 20, 2014, to “run for peace” in a super-marathon through four nations bordering the Baltic Sea.
Ambassadors for Peace Promote Peace and Development in Brazil
Sao Paulo, Brazil - Ambassadors for Peace from all fields of society gathered in Sao Paulo on June 14, 2014 to share insights on the topic of "A New Paradigm for Peace and Human Development in Brazil."
World Summit 2014 Addresses Peace, Security and Development
Seoul, Korea - Convened at a time of heightened global concerns about security, the UPF World Summit in Seoul Aug. 9-13, 2014, addressed issues of peace, security and development.
Youth UPF-Europe Hosts Conversations about a Greater Europe
Vienna, Austria - About 40 people joined Youth UPF Europe's “Conversations about a Greater Europe” in Vienna on June 3, 2014, addressing issues of identity, borders and peace.
Planting an Olive Tree in Argentina 'For Life and Peace'
Buenos Aires, Argentina - “For life and peace” was the motto by which the representatives of various organizations planted an olive tree on May 26, 2014 in Buenos Aires in front of the Syrian embassy.
Ambassadors for Peace Council Inaugurated in Osaka
Osaka, Japan - To enhance a campaign for sound families and a peaceful society, an Ambassadors for Peace Council was launched in Osaka on May 31, 2014, the eve of the UN Global Day of Parents.
Washington DC Forum: The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria: Return of the Caliphate?
Washington DC, USA - A UPF forum on “The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria: Return of the Caliphate?” held on Aug. 27, 2014, addressed political, economic and military issues, with an additional component—ideology.
UPF and Global Citizen Forum Host Dinner for the UN Community
New York, USA - The Global Citizen Forum and UPF jointly organized a high-level dinner on June 12, 2014 for a group of United Nations associates and friends of UPF.
A Warm Welcome to New Zealand Ambassadors for Peace
Auckland, New Zealand - UPF-New Zealand held an informal meeting on Aug. 24, 2014 to welcome back its delegates from the recent World Summit 2014 in South Korea and to promote cohesion among its members.
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