A Day for Interfaith Peacebuilding in Nigeria
Minna, Nigeria - Women and youth leaders in Nigeria attended a one-day seminar on strengthening interreligious relations, peacebuilding and security consciousness.
Washington DC Forum: “A Score Card: The First Three Years of Kim Jong Un’s Rule”
Washington DC, USA - A Dec. 17, 2014 forum evaluating the first three years of Kim Jong Un’s rule over North Korea concluded that it has been “surprisingly significant.”
Japan’s Development Aid Honored
Tokyo, Japan - To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the start of Japan’s Official Development Assistance, UPF-Japan organized the 22nd Peace Diplomats Forum.
‘Sense and Peace’ Anthology Presented at Literary Symposium
Buenos Aires, Argentina - UPF-Argentina’s anthology of poetry and art, Sense and Peace, was presented on Oct. 21, 2014, during the 40th International Literature Symposium in Buenos Aires.
Jerusalem Interfaith Forum: Religion and Reconciliation
I'billin, Israel - During a time of escalating tension among religious groups, leaders from Israel’s four main religions came together for a Nov. 26, 2014, forum on "Religion and Reconciliation."
A Musical Journey: Vienna – Ukraine - Russia
Vienna, Austria - During a time of extreme tension between Russia and the Ukraine, UPF-Austria hosted a concert entitled “A Musical Journey: Vienna–Lvov–Kiev-Moscow-St. Petersburg.”
Nigerian Ambassadors for Peace Attend Summit with Their Spouse
Abuja, Nigeria - To promote "couplehood for peace," UPF-Nigeria invited Ambassadors for Peace to attend the Dec. 12, 2014, National Unification Summit with their spouse.
Religious Youth Service Alumni Reunion in Washington DC
Washington DC, USA – A Christmas gathering for alumni of Religious Youth Service projects took place Dec. 13, 2014 at the Peace Embassy in Washington, DC.
Sheik Samir Aasi - A True Ambassador for Peace
Jerusalem, Israel - A day after the Nov. 18, 2014, massacre in a synagogue in Jerusalem, Sheik Samir Aasi arrived with other religious leaders to express support and sympathy for the affected community. Several hours later, acid was thrown on his car.
Russians Support Friendship of Nations in Sports Events
Russia - Under the theme "We Support the Friendship of Nations!" sports activities took place in many cities of Russia on Nov. 16, 2014, the UN International Day for Tolerance.
Educational Program for Ambassadors for Peace in Washington DC
Washington DC, USA - A UPF educational program for Ambassadors for Peace was held Nov. 22, 2014, at the Peace Embassy in Washington, DC.
Seminar at the UN on Peace, Security and Human Development
New York, USA - UPF organized a seminar for 30 Korean Ambassadors for Peace visiting the UN on Nov. 20, 2014.
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