Reunion with the 2010 Nobel Laureate for Literature
Lima, Peru - The 2010 winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature, Mario Vargas Llosa, joined his former classmate Architect Luis Huarcaya, former President of UPF-Peru, and other distinguished colleagues at a ceremony in his honor held at the Leoncio Prado Military Academy in Lima on March 17.
Preparing for Peace Education in Congo
Brazzaville, Congo - During my two-week stay in the Congo, local UPF leaders and I met with Ambassadors for Peace and government officials to make plans to give one-day seminars about UPF's peace principles to local leaders and educators throughout the nation. I also gave an overview of UPF's peace principles to 150 legislators.
Prayers in Sikkim for Disaster Victims in Japan
Gangtok, Sikkim, India - UPF-India organized an outdoor prayer ceremony in Gangtok on March 19 for victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. The UPF-Sikkim committee was joined by the Mayor of Gangtok and devotees of Brahma Kumaris.
Model UN in Siberia Addresses Security Issues
Novosibirsk, Siberia - Students from universities in the Urals and Siberia traveled to Novosibirsk to spend three days playing roles of diplomats from nations around the world addressing issues of cyber security, drug abuse, and the situation in Afghanistan.
Albania Peace Council Holds Annual Meeting
Tirana, Albania - At the annual meeting of the Albania National Peace Council on March 19, former President Alfred Moisiu encouraged Ambassadors for Peace to be more active in their respective fields in promoting peace nationally and internationally. "We should leave a true legacy after we pass away, by living for the sake of others," he added.
Moscow Forum on Preventing Interethnic Conflict among Russian Youth
Moscow, Russia - At the Moscow Academy of Economics and Law, UPF organized a round-table discussion on the “Causes and Ways of Solving International Conflicts in the Youth Milieu” on March 11. The discussions stimulated further collaborations among students, UPF representatives, and experts in international relations.
Elimination of Racial Discrimination Taught in Georgia
Tbilisi, Georgia - School presentations and an interracial football tournament in Tbilisi on March 19, 2011 marked the UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
Strengthening Connections with NGOs in Lithuania
Panevezys, Lithuania - UPF-Lithuania held a meeting on March 23 with the “Brotherhood of January 13th” — an NGO from Panevezys, one of the larger cities in Lithuania. The purpose of the meeting was to strengthen connections with that organization that began when its members participated in the World Peace Tours in Lithuania.
Kosovo Peace Council Inaugurated
Pristina, Kosovo - Kosovo's Deputy Prime Minister opened the March 18, 2011 inaugural meeting of the Kosovo Peace Council by expressing appreciation for UPF’s efforts to encourage reconciliation and respect for minorities in Kosovo.
Interfaith Prayers for Flood Victims in Queensland
Sydney, Australia - UPF Ambassadors for Peace met on Feb. 7, 2011, to offer interfaith prayers for the victims of recent floods and cyclone in Queensland.
International Women's Day Honored at the House of Lords
London, UK - The Universal Peace Federation and Women's Federation for World Peace-UK organized a symposium on the Centennial International Women's Day at the House of Lords on March 9.
Bringing Cheer to Albanian Orphans
Tirana, Albania - Women from the Kosovo and Albania Cultural Friendship Association visited Vlora, Tirana and Elbasan bringing gifts and cheer to the children and staff of orphanages March 18-23, 2011.
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