- Tuesday, August 15, 2017
Argentina Celebrates International Day of Friendship
Buenos Aires, Argentina—To mark the UN International Day of Friendship, UPF-Argentina appointed 14 new Ambassadors for Peace.
- Tuesday, August 15, 2017
IAPP Launched in Colombia
Bogotá, Colombia—The national inauguration of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP) was held in the Congress of the Republic of Colombia.
- Monday, August 14, 2017
Düsseldorf Group Commemorates Luther’s Path
Düsseldorf, Germany—To commemorate the year of Luther, UPF-Düsseldorf held a meeting entitled "Martin Luther—Paths to God."
- Saturday, August 12, 2017
Sri Lanka Celebrates International Youth Day
Galle, Sri Lanka—“Youth Building Peace” was the theme of an event UPF-Sri Lanka held to celebrate the UN International Youth Day.
- Saturday, August 12, 2017
UPF-Andorra Connects to the ‘Peace Road’
Andorra la Vella, Andorra—Andorra joined the global event Peace Road 2017 with the theme of “Connecting the World through Peace.”
- Saturday, August 12, 2017
‘Peace Road’ in Israel
Jerusalem, Israel—Jewish members of UPF-Israel’s Jerusalem Interfaith Forum visited an Ethiopian church in Jerusalem on December 29 in honor of the Christian holidays.
- Saturday, August 12, 2017
UPF-Indonesia Commemorates International Youth Day
Jakarta, Indonesia—On the occasion of the UN International Youth Day 2017, UPF and the Youth and Students for Peace in Indonesia co-organized a seminar on the theme, "Youth Building Peace.”
- Thursday, August 10, 2017
UPF Chair Speaks at Global Citizen Forum Program in Singapore
Singapore, Singapore—The chair of UPF International and Hon. Jose de Venecia, Jr., a co-chair of IAPP, spoke at a global forum and met with the Philippines Ambassador to Singapore during a visit to the country.
- Sunday, August 6, 2017
‘Peace Road’ in Ryazan: Biking and Dancing
Ryazan, Russia—The 2017 Peace Road event held in the western Russian city of Ryazan on August 6 had two parts: a bicycle tour followed by a festive concert.
- Friday, August 4, 2017
Nicaraguan Ambassadors for Peace Attend ‘Vision for Peace’ Seminar
Managua, Nicaragua—Ambassadors for Peace in Nicaragua attended a “Vision for Peace” seminar organized by UPF and the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP).
- Sunday, July 30, 2017
‘Three Sisters’ Run Celebrates Friendship Day
The border between Russia, Ukraine and Belarus—To celebrate the UN International Day of Friendship, runners from Ukraine, Belarus and Russia met on the border between their nations.
- Monday, July 24, 2017
Russia’s Baikal Project Revives Ancient ‘Tea Road’
Baikalsk, Russia—The 2017 Baikal Project moved into a new phase, beginning a multi-year development of parts of the ancient Russian “Tea Road.”