Peace Road Program in Argentina Focuses on the Environment
Buenos Aires, Argentina—The City of Buenos Aires declared that UPF’s 2019 Peace Road event should be noted “for promoting and upholding human rights.”
UPF-Australia Underscores Importance of Values Education
Melbourne, Australia—UPF-Australia addressed the importance of values education at meeting with the Productivity Commission, an advisory body of the Australian government.
"Spirituality and Justice" Program Held at the UN
Vienna, Austria—UPF participated in a discussion at the United Nations about faith-based organizations’ role in preventing crime.
Africa Continental Summit Convened in Niger
Niamey, Niger—The national and international delegates included current and former heads of state and government from 70 nations across Africa and around the world.
Moldova Forum: Healthy Families Contribute to Mental Health
Chisinau, Moldova—UPF was one of the organizers of a forum that emphasized the importance of families for mental health.
President of Côte d'Ivoire National Assembly Honored as Ambassador for Peace
Abidjan, Côte D’Ivoire—Leaders from government, religions and civil society gathered to witness the appointment of the president of the National Assembly of Côte d'Ivoire as Ambassador for Peace.
UPF Visits Church to Report on Africa Summit
Lisbon, Portugal—UPF was invited by the Tocoist Church of Portugal to report to its community about the Africa Summit.
UPF-Russia Leader Speaks in Mosque
Ufa, Russia—The leader of UPF-Russia gave a talk in a well-known mosque during a conference on religious education.
Mental Health Day Discussion Focuses on Positivity
Munich, Germany—To commemorate World Mental Health Day, UPF-Germany and an affiliated organization held a “worship service with a difference.”
UPF-Portugal Attends Gandhi’s 150th Birthday
Lisbon, Portugal—UPF representatives joined an interfaith celebration of the 150th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi’s birth.
Coalition of Faith-Based Organizations Focuses on Addressing Criminal Justice with Spirituality
New York, United States—UPF cosponsored a program to explore how faith-based organizations can assist in preventing crime and reforming criminal justice.
UPF-Portugal Takes Part in Lusophone Awards
Lisbon, Portugal—UPF and an affiliated organization were invited to participate in an awards ceremony honoring prominent Portuguese-speakers.
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