International Women’s Day Observed in Washington, D.C.
Washington D.C., United States — The UPF Public Affairs Office in Washington, D.C., partnered with the 93-year-old Woman’s National Democratic Club to host an International Women’s Day commemoration for 70 guests on March 31, 2015.
UPF Italy: Women Tell Their Stories
Monza, Italy — A conference designed to increase awareness of the role of women in our society was held in the northern Italian city of Monza on March 28, 2015.
UPF Character Education Programs in Indonesia
Bogor, Indonesia — Students at a prestigious Indonesian university and teenagers at several schools were given an introduction to the UPF character education lectures.
Officials from Togo Pay Respects to Victims of Tsunami in Japan
Sendai, Japan — A delegation of officials from Togo who had come to Japan for a UN conference met with UPF-Japan and local Ambassadors for Peace and prayed for victims of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
International Women’s Day Observed in Argentina
Buenos Aires, Argentina—Five distinguished Argentinian women were acknowledged for their accomplishments during the celebration of International Women’s Day 2015.
Jerusalem Interfaith Forum Promotes Peace Education
Netanya, Israel—For its March 2015 meeting, the Jerusalem Interfaith Forum visited the city of Netanya and was warmly welcomed by Rabbi Edgar Nof and his Netan-ya Congregation community.
International Women’s Day Observed in Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria — Approximately 100 distinguished guests attended a Special Women’s Assembly held by UPF-Nigeria to mark International Women’s Day.
Nigerian Volunteers Train for Peaceful Elections
Abuja, Nigeria—Following the postponement of general elections, UPF-Nigeria, in partnership with the West Africa Network of Election Observers (WANEO), has intensified efforts to train volunteers in peaceful election practices.
International Women’s Day Observed in Peru’s Congress
Lima, Peru — UPF-Peru celebrated International Women’s Day with a forum in the Peruvian Congress on March 7, attended by approximately 120 persons.
UPF-Peru Head Extols Family Values
Lima, Peru — The importance of the family was the topic of a talk given by the head of UPF-Peru at the College of Conciliators and Arbitrators Extrajudicial.
Conference in Seoul on “Transforming the Society, Nation and World”
Seoul, Korea — Approximately 150 leaders from around the world gathered in Seoul, Korea, from February 28 to March 4, 2015, to discuss multidimensional solutions to present-day crises and global conflicts.
Ghanaian Organic Farming Project Moves Forward
Kpando, Ghana — UPF-Ghana held a meeting of chiefs, elders and members of farming communities in the Volta Region to discuss the start of an organic farming project.
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