International Women’s Day Celebrated in Argentina
Buenos Aires, Argentina—UPF and the Women’s Federation for World Peace (WFWP) in Argentina celebrated International Women’s Day by honoring six women who are making a difference in the lives of others.
International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development Celebrated in Taiwan
Taipei, Taiwan—UPF-Taiwan celebrated the UN International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development at its inaugural General Membership Meeting, held at the National Taiwan Normal University.
Faith and Spirituality Suggested to Aid Refugees
New York, United States—“Refugees and the Culture of Peace: What Spirituality Has to Offer” was the title of a program held by the Culture of Peace Working Group.
Peace Club Launched at Nigerian College of Education
Gindiri, Nigeria—More than 500 students attended the inauguration of a Peace Club at the College of Education Gindiri in Plateau State.
World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom—“World Interfaith Harmony Week and Anti-Radicalization” was the title of a discussion held by UPF-UK.
Canadian Seminar Discusses ‘Current Challenges of Interfaith Activity’
Vancouver, Canada—The “Current Challenges of Interfaith Activity” was the focus of UPF-Western Canada’s seminar, which took place at the Nikkei Museum and Cultural Center.
Conference in Bangkok on Leadership, Nation-building, and Peace
Bangkok, Thailand—The latest Asian Leadership Conference on “Providing Vision and Leadership for Nation-building and Peace” took place in Bangkok with 23 participants from six nations.
IAPP Launched in Australia’s Victoria State
Melbourne, Australia—The International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP) was inaugurated in Australia with a discussion on the role of values in political life.
UPF-Austria Hosts Interfaith Series
Linz, Austria—The Peace Academy of Linz and UPF of Upper Austria hosted three events on the theme: What connects the religions of the world?
UPF-Indonesia Continues Character Education Tour Into 2017
West Java, Indonesia—UPF-Indonesia commenced the 2017 leg of its 2016-2017 national tour on character education with programs held in two provinces.
Australians Discuss ‘Religions as Peacebuilders’
Sydney, Australia—Representatives of four religions spoke on “Religions as Peacebuilders” at the latest Ambassadors for Peace meeting.
SDGs and the Family Discussed at UN Program
New York, United States—The family is essential to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, according to speakers at a side event to the 2017 Commission on the Status of Women.
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