An Interfaith Breaking of Ramadan Fast in Upper Austria
Linz, Austria—UPF representatives took part in two Iftar celebrations in Upper Austria, breaking the Ramadan fast with believers from many faiths.
IAPD-Korea Hosts Interfaith Cultural Festival
Seoul, Korea—In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the March 1st Movement, the Interreligious Association for Peace and Development (IAPD) co-hosted a cultural festival in Seoul.
Africa Summit Convened in Johannesburg, and Inaugurates Peace Organization
Johannesburg, South Africa—Former heads of state and government were among the more than 450 participants of the Africa Summit and Leadership Conference 2019.
International Day of Families Observed in Switzerland
Geneva, Switzerland—UPF co-sponsored a conference on interfaith cooperation and the family, held at the World Council of Churches.
International Day of Families Observed in Czech Republic
Prague, Czech Republic—UPF held a conference examining “Family and the Media” and “Why We Need the Family.”
International Mother Earth Day Celebrated in Argentina
Buenos Aires, Argentina—UPF-Argentina celebrated International Mother Earth Day 2019 by planting trees in the country’s capital, Buenos Aires.
UPF-Peru President Receives Recognition in Congress
Lima, Peru—The president of UPF-Peru was among several people who were recognized for their contributions to society at a special ceremony held at the Congress of the Republic of Peru.
Global Day of Parents Celebrated in Peru
Lima, Peru—UPF-Peru celebrated the Global Day of Parents by organizing a forum, which was attended by 300 people.
UN International Day of Families Commemorated in New Zealand
Auckland, New Zealand—UPF New Zealand brought together 80 participants to honor the importance of families.
International Day of Families Observed in Japan
Tokyo, Japan—To commemorate the International Day of Families 2019, UPF-Japan, in partnership with a local NGO, organized a clean-up project in Tokyo.
UN CSW Program Discusses the Role of Parents
New York, United States—Parents’ influence on their children realizing their full potential was the theme of a parallel event to the Commission on the Status of Women.
UPF, Peruvian Congressman Hold Forum on Building a Culture of Peace
Trujillo, Peru—UPF-Peru and the office of Congressman Luis Alberto Yika García co-organized a forum on “Principles and Values for Human Development Towards a Culture of Peace.”
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