- Wednesday, June 1, 2016
Global Day of Parents 2016 Observed at the United Nations
New York City, United States—The importance of both fathers and mothers was the focus of an event the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See organized at the United Nations to commemorate Global Day of Parents.
- Sunday, May 29, 2016
D.R. Congo Dignitaries Join "Peace Road" March
Kinshasa, D.R. Congo—More than 800 people took part in the 2016 Peace Road march through the capital, including government officials and Ambassadors for Peace.
- Saturday, June 4, 2016
Global Day of Parents Observed in Fiji
Nadi, Fiji—Global Day of Parents 2016 was celebrated with a program for educators that stressed the importance of values education.
- Wednesday, May 25, 2016
Africa Day Observed in Ghana
Kumasi, Ghana—The UPF celebration of Africa Day 2016 brought together more than 60 young Ghanaians to address the challenges that Africa is facing.
- Wednesday, June 1, 2016
Global Day of Parents Observed in D.R. Congo
Kinshasa, D.R. Congo—Parental responsibility for children’s education was the theme of the UPF celebration of Global Day of Parents 2016.
- Sunday, May 8, 2016
Peace Cup in Switzerland Rewards Fair Play
Novazzano, Switzerland—A children’s soccer tournament that rewards friendly and sportsmanlike behavior was held in the Italian-speaking Swiss canton of Ticino.
- Monday, May 16, 2016
International Day of Families Observed in Fiji
Nausori, Fiji—Eight exemplary married couples were honored as part of the UPF-Fiji celebration of the U.N. International Day of Families 2016.
- Tuesday, May 17, 2016
International Day of Families Observed in Argentina
Buenos Aires, Argentina—UPF-Argentina celebrated the International Day of Families 2016 by recognizing couples who have been married for more than 25 years.
- Sunday, May 15, 2016
International Day of Families Observed in the United States
New York, United States—Hundreds of families across the United States celebrated the United Nations’ International Day of Families, held every year on May 15.
- Saturday, May 21, 2016
International Day of Families Observed in Korea
Seoul, Korea—Members of the diplomatic community in Seoul attended an event organized by UPF-Korea to celebrate the International Day of Families.
- Saturday, May 28, 2016
Young Americans Learn Firsthand about World Faiths
Washington, D.C., United States—Young future leaders augmented their year-long training with eight days of learning firsthand about major world religions.
- Wednesday, June 1, 2016
Global Day of Parents Observed in Russia
Moscow, Russia—Global Day of Parents 2016 was celebrated by UPF in two Russian cities: Novosibirsk in Siberia and Ryazan in European Russia.