Building Relationships in Western Canada
Vancouver, Canada - UPF in Western Canada hosted an Ambassador for Peace forum, and a representative spoke at a dinner hosted by the Inter-Faith World Peace Society and at a mosque in North Vancouver.
Marriage and Family Seminar in Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland - UPF-Scotland held a “Marriage and Family” seminar at the Radisson Hotel, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, on November 20, with panelists from several faith traditions.
Universal Children's Day Celebrated in Tallinn
Tallinn, Estonia - Grandparents, parents and children attended a Universal Children's Day program at the Peace Embassy in Tallinn on Nov. 20, 2011.
UN Day for Tolerance Observed with Educational Programs in 7 Russian Cities
UPF-Russia organized "Run Hour" events, academic forums, social events and interactive learning experiences on the UN International Day for Tolerance, Nov. 16, 2011.
Donations Sought for Flood Relief in Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand - Thailand is facing its worst flooding in over 50 years with the water levels as high as three meters (ten feet) in certain parts of the country. It has claimed the lives of over 500 people so far, and hundreds of thousands of people are homeless.
Azerbaijan NGO Leaders Promote Family Values
Baku, Azerbaijan - A conference on “Promoting a Culture of Stable Marriages and Families” was held in the Ambassador Hotel of Baku on Nov. 11, 2011.
Family Workshop in Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh, Cambodia - During the annual Water Festival celebrated during the full moon, UPF-Cambodia invited families coming from around the country to the capital to a workshop on November 9.
Shree Kumar Swamiji Appointed Ambassador for Peace
London, UK - His Holiness Brahmrishi Shree Kumar Swamiji was presented with an Ambassador for Peace certificate by the Universal Peace Federation-UK on November 15. The Hindu leader was on a visit to the UK during the UK's Interfaith Week.
Georgia Welcomes the Week of Family Values
Tbilisi, Georgia - The Week of Family Values was held in Tbilisi, Georgia, November 4-13. Programs took place at High School No. 136 in Tbilisi, the Georgia Human Rights Ombudsman's office, and the Foundation for the Development of Human Resources.
TV Show in Nepal Supports Marriage and Family
Kathmandu, Nepal - In a nationwide broadcast by Himalaya Television, UPF-Nepal hosted an interactive discussion that focused on the importance of marriage and family for lasting peace and social development. The program was filmed at UPF’s Peace Embassy in the capital, Kathmandu, and broadcast on November 9.
Japanese Tea Ceremony in Washington, DC
Washington, DC, USA - On a beautiful autumn day, UPF's DC Office presented Japanese tea ceremonies for invited guests from the Washington diplomatic community, friends of UPF, and Ambassadors for Peace. Two tea ceremonies, with an accompanying afternoon lunch and evening dinner, were held on November 10 at the UPF Peace Embassy.
NGO Week of Spirituality Explores Visionary Leadership
New York, USA - The Week of Spirituality, Values and Global Concerns, Oct. 20-28, 2011, focused on visionary leadership as a key to solve the challenges facing the United Nations and the world.
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