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.
Mothers and Fathers Balancing Family and Work Examined
New York, USA—UPF and Committee on the Family sponsored the program “Tipping the Scales: Balancing Family and Work.”
Peace Road Comes to Brazil
Brasilia, Brazil—On October 26 UPF-Brazil sponsored the Peace Road of Recanto das Emas, with the participation of 500 people.
UPF-Argentina Honors UN International Day of Older Persons
Buenos Aires, Argentina—In recognition of the UN International Day of Older Persons, UPF-Argentina visited the San José de Ciudadela Retirement Home on October 21.
UPF-Kenya Sponsors an Interfaith Peace Road
Makindu, Kenya—UPF-Kenya’s Peace Road 2019 was organized in conjunction with the Makindu Sikh Temple in commemoration of the 550th anniversary of the birth of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism.
Balkans ‘Peace Road’ Revisits a Painful Past
Vienna, Austria—UPF and affiliated organizations joined a Bosnian women’s group on a trip through Croatia, Serbia and Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Faith-Based Organizations Discuss Crime Prevention, Criminal Justice, and Prepare for UN crime Congress in Kyoto, Japan
San Francisco, United States—The need for partnerships between faith-based organizations and UN agencies was discussed over two days.
International Day of Peace Celebrated in New Zealand
Auckland, New Zealand—UPF co-hosted a celebration of the International Day of Peace in New Zealand attended by 70 guests from different NGOs and communities.
‘One Korea! Peace Road’ Concludes Successfully
Seoul, Korea—The “One Korea! Peace Road” cross-country cycling event was held in support of the joint bid by South Korea and North Korea to host the 2032 Olympic Games.
International Day of Peace Celebrated in Marshall Islands
Majuro, Marshall Islands—The UN International Day of Peace was commemorated in the Marshall Islands with an event that was attended by two former Presidents and other guests.
International Day of Peace Observed in Denmark
Copenhagen, Denmark—An audience of about 200 attended the UPF-Denmark commemoration of UN International Day of Peace.
Peace Road 2019 Launched in Argentina
Buenos Aires, Argentina—UPF-Argentina introduced Peace Road 2019 in cooperation with local and national civic organizations.
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