St. Petersburg Peace Council Discusses Plans
St. Petersburg, Russia - The first meeting of the St. Petersburg Peace Council after the summer holidays took place on October 13, and Ambassadors for Peace discussed the results of the summer programs and made plans for the coming year.
Montreal Interfaith Forum: Jewish Perspectives on Interfaith
Montreal, Canada - Rabbi Jacob Levy of Congregation Beth Rambam addressed the monthly meeting of UPF-Montreal on the topic of the "Age of Shabbat" on Oct. 17, 2011.
Chief Shonekan Addresses Habitat Conference in Abjua
Abuja, Nigeria -UPF Global Peace Council member Ernest Shonekan addressed an October 4 conference in Abuja on "Shelter and Urban Renewal," in commemoration of World Habitat Day. World Habitat Day is a day set aside for commemoration by the United Nations Human Settlement Programme (UN-HABITAT), to ensure that everyone in the world lives in decent houses and environment.
Jakarta Seminar on Marriage and Family
Jakarta, Indonesia - UPF-Indonesia organized a Seminar on Marriage and Family in Jakarta on Oct. 16, 2011 as part of the UPF Marriage and Family Peace Initiative.
Funds Donated for Sikkim Earthquake Relief
Gangtok, Sikkim, India - A team from the Universal Peace Federation of Sikkim led by its President Shri G. M. Gurung donated US$ 2620.00 to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to aid victims of the September 18 earthquake.
Concern in London for the Street Children of Ulaan Baatar
London, UK - An October 14 event in the House of Lords called attention to the plight of the street children in Ulaan Baatar, the capital of Mongolia, during the winter.
Seminars for Ministers in Southern Africa
Johannesburg, South Africa - Four Christian ministers from Malawi and Zimbabwe took part in seminars organized by UPF-Southern Africa on September 15-19 and 22-25 at Wendywood, Johannesburg on the theme: “God Is the Parent of All Humankind.”
Distributing 'As a Peace Loving Global Citizen' in New Zealand
Poverty Bay, New Zealand - UPF-New Zealand held a book launch of the Founder’s autobiography on August 26 at the home marae (Maori community centre) in Poverty Bay, East Coast, of Ambassador for Peace Tiopira Rauna.
Celebration in Japan after the Conference in Nigeria
Tokyo, Japan - A victory celebration for July International Leadership Conference in Nigeria was held in Chiba city on September 18 by the organization of Nigerian members of UPF in Japan, with the support of UPF-Japan. The Nigerians expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the people in Japan who supported the events in Abuja.
UN International Day of Peace Observed in 66 nations
UPF joined thousands of NGOs and civil society organizations in 66 nations around the world to celebrate the United Nations International Day of Peace, September 21, 2011. That same week, the leaders of nations gathered in New York for the opening of the 66th United Nations General Assembly, a session that, once again, brought many seemingly intractable situations before the world body. More than ever, there is a need for fresh ideas and insights into the “things that make for peace.”
International Day of Non-violence Is Topic of Intercollegiate Debate in India
New Delhi, India - The UN Information Centre for India and Bhutan and UPF-India organized programs on Sept. 27 and 30, 2011, in commemoration of the UN International Day of Peace and the UN International Day of Non-violence.
Offering Civic Education to Zambian Students
Lusaka, Zambia - UPF-Zambia offered civic education at the Evelyn Hone College of Applied Arts and Commerce in Lusaka Sept. 12-14, 2011, encouraging responsible conduct during and after the Sept. 20 elections.
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