Nigerian in the UK appointed Ambassador for Peace
London, UK—As part of the continuing effort of UPF-Nigeria to reach out to Nigerians in diaspora and mobilize them to support the peace building initiatives in Nigeria, Chief Bimbo Robert Folayan (MBCS CITP) was appointed by UPF-Nigeria as an Ambassador for Peace.
Ambassador for Peace Gives Perspective on North Korea
Hamburg, Germany—An Ambassador for Peace who has visited North Korea 11 times gave a presentation on the social and political life of this mysterious country.
Central African Republic: Conference on Education for Peace
Bangui, Central African Republic—In search for a sustainable peace in the Central African Republic, UPF-CAR, in collaboration with two NGOs, held a peace education conference on July 21, 2017 in the theater of the Youth House in the 8th District of Bangui, the nation’s capital and largest city.
Balkan Ambassadors for Peace Study UPF Peace Principles
Petrovac, Montenegro—Thirty-one Ambassadors for Peace and other VIPs from Albania and Kosovo attended a four-day seminar on the UPF Principles of Peace.
IAPP Orientation Seminar in Zambia
Siavonga, Zambia—UPF-Zambia in partnership with the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP), held a 3-day orientation seminar for members of parliament, July 28-31, 2017 at Lake Safari Lodge in Siavonga.
Peace Road 2017 Promotes Peace on Korean Peninsula
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg—On July 16, 2017, a “Peace Road 2017” event was held in Luxembourg, to support the call for the United Nations to establish a fifth office on the Korean peninsula.
World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Moscow, Russia
Moscow, Russia—Ambassadors for Peace, representatives of traditional religions, and leaders of public and charitable organizations were the speakers at a World Interfaith Harmony Week event.
Sicilian Children Paint a Culture of Peace
Caltanissetta, Italy—Pupils at a school in Sicily competed to create the best artwork on the theme of “Culture of Peace.”
UPF-Argentina Hosts Talk on ‘Emotions’
Buenos Aires, Argentina—“What Are Emotions? A View From Graphology” was the title of a talk hosted by UPF-Argentina’s Ambassadors Cycle speaker series program.
Young Austrians Discuss the Changing European Landscape
Vienna, Austria—“Walls or Bridges? Populism, Integration and the Future of Europe” was the title of a panel discussion organized by the Youth Committee of UPF-Austria.
Southeast Asian Leaders Attend UPF Conference in Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand—UPF held one of its largest Asian Leadership Conferences (ALCs), with 67 participants from six Southeast Asian nations, in May.
UPF-Nigeria Promotes Road Safety for Peace
Abuja, Nigeria—UPF-Nigeria commemorated the 2017 UN Global Road Safety Week by convening a Road Safety for Peace Assembly.
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