Uganda Inaugurates IAPP
Kampala, Uganda—The inaugural assembly of the Uganda chapter of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP) took place at Uganda’s Parliament Building on December 14, 2017.
UPF-Austria Holds 2017 Year-End Meeting
Vienna, Austria—UPF-Austria organized a meeting of Ambassadors for Peace to reflect on the events of the past year and set a direction for 2018.
IAPP Launched in Ecuador
Quito, Ecuador—Fourteen members of the National Assembly, from eight political parties, attended the launch of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP) in Ecuador.
UPF-Paraguay Holds 2017 Year-End Event for Ambassadors for Peace
Asunción, Paraguay—UPF–Paraguay marked the conclusion of its activities in 2017 with an event held in Asunción with more than 80 Ambassadors for Peace.
UPF-Argentina Celebrates Accomplishments of 2017
Buenos Aires, Argentina—At its year-end meeting, UPF-Argentina celebrated its accomplishments of 2017 and recognized several Ambassadors for Peace.
Sunhak Laureate Named to BBC Women’s List
Dr. Sakena Yacoobi, a Sunhak Peace Prize laureate, has been named to the BBC’s list of 100 inspirational and innovative women for 2017.
Moscow UPF Associate Graduates from Government Training
Moscow, Russia—An associate of UPF was among the NGO leaders who graduated from a Moscow government course to develop NGOs.
International Day of Human Rights Observed in Lima, Peru
Lima, Peru—To commemorate the International Day of Human Rights, UPF-Peru held a forum at the Congress of the Republic of Peru, on the theme, “Let’s Protect the Human Rights of All.”
Moscow Conference Discusses Sustainable Development Goals
Moscow, Russia—About 100 people, including experts in many fields, attended a conference on Russia’s implementing the Sustainable Development Goals.
UPF in Partnership with the Global Council for Tolerance and Peace
Beirut, Lebanon—During the recent launch of the Lebanon chapter of the IAPP, UPF signed a memorandum of understanding with the Global Council for Tolerance and Peace.
IAPP Introduced to Parliamentarians in Palestine
Ramallah, Palestine—Palestinian parliamentarians, former government ministers and other Palestinian leaders attended an event introducing the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP) to Palestine.
Moscow Conference Discusses Sustainable Development Goals
Moscow, Russia—About 100 people, including experts in many fields, attended a conference on Russia’s implementing the Sustainable Development Goals.
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