UPF-Nepal Celebrates UPF Founders’ Legacy of Peace
Kathmandu, Nepal—Former Nepalese Vice President Parmanand Jha and dignitaries were honored at a program celebrating the UPF founder’s legacy of peace.
UPF Convenes Meeting in Montreal
Montreal, Canada—UPF-Montreal held a meeting featuring a presentation by author Elenita Belgica, who recently wrote a book honoring a community activist in Montreal.
Parliamentarians Association Launched in the Philippines
Manila, Philippines—The Philippines chapter of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP) was launched at a conference held in Manila on March 7.
UPF-Albania Opens New Branch
Bilisht, Albania—The UPF-Albania chapter in Korçë county held its first program of 2017 by opening a new branch in the town of Bilisht.
UN Program Explores Value of ‘Family Capital’
New York, United States—A side event to the 2017 Commission on the Status of Women was held under the title “Family Capital: The Engine for Women’s Development.”
UPF Founders’ Birthday Celebrated in Argentina
Buenos Aires, Argentina—UPF-Argentina celebrated the birthdays of the UPF founders with a special program featuring musical performances.
UPF-Nigeria Campaigns to End Religious Hate Speech
Abuja, Nigeria—UPF-Nigeria launched a campaign to promote interreligious harmony with a program for religious leaders and organizations.
World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Nepal
Kathmandu, Nepal—UPF-Nepal, in partnership with three Nepalese nonprofit organizations, organized an event to commemorate World Interfaith Harmony Week.
Parliamentarians Association Welcomed in D.R. Congo
Kinshasa, D.R. Congo—More than 150 people attended a ceremony to launch the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP).
World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in New Zealand
Auckland, New Zealand—Ambassadors for Peace commemorated World Interfaith Harmony Week by visiting the worship centers of three faiths.
Nigerians Discuss U.S. Election System
Abuja, Nigeria—Ambassadors for Peace were among more than 100 Nigerians who were invited to the U.S. Embassy for a program on the 2016 U.S. election.
UPF-Nigeria Honored for Interfaith Program
Abuja, Nigeria—UPF-Nigeria has received an honorable mention in the HM King Abdullah II of Jordan World Interfaith Harmony Week 2017 Prize.
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