Nepal Leaders Hold Media Workshop
Kathmandu, Nepal –UPF-Nepal partnered with The Universal Times, a weekly Nepali-language tabloid, to hold a training on June 2 for key leaders and secretariat staff from affiliated peace organizations.
Conference in Vienna on Youth Perspectives on Peace
Vienna, Austria -The European Leadership Conference on "Communicating Change: Youth Perspectives on Peace" took place July 1-3, 2011 at the United Nations Headquarters and NH Danube Hotel in Vienna.
Gaining Support for a Thai Interreligious Council
Bangkok, Thailand - The proposal to establish an Interreligious Peace Council in Thailand is gaining momentum as committee members visit national leaders of the various religions in Thailand.
Forums Introduce Baltic Dialogue Initiative
Riga, Latvia and Vilnius, Lithuania - Building on cultural exchanges between Russian, Finnish, and Swedish children, UPF-Eurasia introduced its Baltic Dialogue Initiative inviting Ambassadors for Peace to join in addressing sensitive issues between Russia and its neighbors to the west. Read reports from Riga, Vilnius, and Tallinn.
Regional Peace Conference in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Building on the United Nations World Interfaith Harmony Week program organized by UPF-Malaysia in February of this year, a special dinner reception was held at the prestigious Bankers’ Club in the Amoda Building in downtown Kuala Lumpur on June 20.
City Day Marked in Siberia
Novosibirsk, Russia - UPF-Siberia and the Women’s Initiative Creative Association took part in celebration of the Novosibirsk City Day on June 26.
Colors of Peace Festival in Vancouver
Vancouver, Canada - In what has become an annual event, the Colors of Peace Festival was held on July 1 in Richmond, British Columbia. The theme chosen this year was “Celebrate Canada Peace Festival,” as it was held on Canada Day, a national holiday commemorating the Canadian Confederation in 1867. The program included speeches followed by songs and dances by performers from various cultures.
New Ambassadors for Peace in Belarus
Minsk, Belarus - A meeting of Belarusian Ambassadors for Peace took place near Minsk on June 18. Among the participants were representatives of the Belarusian Peace Foundation, the Association of Koreans in Belarus, and other grassroots organizations.
Community Connections Project Launched in Sydney
Sydney, Australia - The bi-monthly Ambassadors for Peace Meeting on June 6 featured an introduction and explanation of the new Community Connections Project being instigated in Sydney by the Universal Peace Federation.
Peace Convocation in Solomon Islands
Honiara, Solomon Islands - Members of Parliament, government officials, and religious leaders attended a Peace Convocation at the Solomon Kitano Mendana Hotel on June 30.
Peace Cup Tournament for Swiss Children
Novazzano, Switzerland - the Universal Peace Federation of Ticino organized the first Peace Cup tournament in the town of Novazzano. This football tournament brought together 12 teams of children for a day of sports under the motto “Play Football Make Peace.”
In the News: Al-Nasser Elected President of the UN General Assembly
New York, USA - UPF offers its congratulations to H.E. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, permanent representative of the state of Qatar, upon his election as the president of the 66th Session of the UN General Assembly.
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