New Proposal on UN Reform Delivered to Diplomats in Japan
Tokyo, Japan - UPF-Japan organized the 11th Peace Diplomats Forum in Tokyo on March 31, and Dr. Tsutomu Mizota, former Director of the UNICEF Office in Japan and Professor Emeritus of Nagasaki University, gave a keynote speech . . .
Sephardic-Andalusian Concert in Vienna
Vienna, Austria - A Sephardic-Andalusian concert by "Fleur Joyeuse de Jerusalem" drew an audience of more than 100 guests to a celebration of the diverse styles of . . .
Appointing Ambassadors for Peace in Eastern Ghana
Volta Region, Ghana - We traveled four hours from Accra to the Volta Region on the border between Ghana and Togo to appoint two new Ambassadors for Peace, a physician and a traditional ruler.
National Leadership Conference in Asunción
Asunción, Paraguay - Members of the Governing Board of UPF-Paraguay convened a National Leadership Conference at the Hotel Villa Morra Suites of Asuncion on April 7. The theme was "Universal Principles for Peace."
Conference in Virginia on Gender Complementarity, Relationships, and the Family
A hundred students and faculty from several colleges attended a conference on “Sex Differences in Relationships and the Complementarity between Men and Women” on March 19, 2011 at the University of Virginia.
Ambassador for Peace Elected President of Kosovo
Pristina, Kosovo - Mrs. Atifete Jahjaga was elected President of Kosovo on April 7. The only female general in Kosovo and the Balkans, she rose through police ranks and became General Director of the State Police. She was appointed an Ambassador for Peace in 2008.
'Run Hour' Spreads to Ufa
Ufa, Russia - Young Peace Ambassadors have taken up the "Run Hour” program that began in Yekaterinburg in 2008. On April 4, the sports event started in Yekaterinburg at 2:00 pm, and then the baton was picked up in Ufa.
Norway Hosts European Leadership Conference
Oslo, Norway - A European Leadership Conference sponsored by the Universal Peace Federation and Women’s Federation for World Peace was held in Oslo, Norway, on April 30 and May 1. Distinguished delegates from many European countries were in attendance.
Interfaith Harmony Week Gathering in Kathmandu
Kathmandu, Nepal - UPF-Nepal organized a World Interfaith Harmony Week event at the Peace Embassy in Kathmandu on February 5. Leaders of seven religious traditions offered their perspectives on interfaith harmony.
UPF-Malaysia Offers Condolences to Japanese People
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Members of UPF-Malaysia were deeply saddened and shocked by the tragedy that recently fell upon the nation of Japan. A team of UPF members led by Sam Yeoh visited the Embassy of Japan in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia on March 23 to convey condolences to the government and citizens of Japan. At the embassy, they signed the official condolences book.
Women's Day Observed in Sydney
Sydney, Australia - UPF and the Women's Federation for World Peace (WFWP) jointly organized a luncheon at the Oceania Peace Embassy to celebrate the 100th International Women’s Day on March 5.
Women's Day Observed in Washington DC
Washington, DC, USA - "Women and the World at a Turning Point" was the theme of the International Women's Day observance at The Washington Times headquarters on March 30.
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