Ceremonies Honoring a Legacy of Peace
Legacy of Peace Ceremonies celebrate the lives of individuals who have made a valuable contribution to peace. Read reports from Austria, Belarus, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Moldova, Nepal, Netherlands, People's Republic of China, Russia, Solomon Islands, Thailand, Ukraine, United Kingdom, and the United States (Las Vegas, New York).
Religious Youth Service Promotes Peace Education in Northern Ghana
Tamale, Ghana - In the conflict zone of northern Ghana, UPF and Religious Youth Service organized a youth seminar on July 6 and peace rally on July 8, 2010, in coordination with the Community Partnership for Youth and Women Development.
After Sixty Years, Time to Remember That “Freedom Is Not Free”
Washington, DC - An appreciative crowd gathered near the Korean War Memorial on the National Mall in Washington DC to reflect on the outbreak of the Korean War 60 years ago. The Little Angels Children's Folk Ballet were the star attraction in a special program to honor the veterans from 16 nations who defended freedom on the Korean peninsula.
Russians Address the Korean War Legacy
Moscow, Russia - With tension building up in the Korean peninsula, Russian Ambassadors for Peace met with officials in Seoul to address the legacy of the Korean War and seek to prevent further conflict.
Iraqis in Sydney Promote Rapprochement of Cultures
Sydney, Australia - In celebration of the International Year of Rapprochement of Cultures, about 70 people gathered at the Oceania Peace Embassy for an Iraqi Cultural Evening.
Book Release: 7/7 Bombing, Muslim Perspectives
London, UK - The July 7, 2005 bombings in London affected British Muslims in an unprecedented way with questions about their loyalty, Britishness, and the nature of their belonging in our society. In a book released on July 7, British Muslims offer reflections and condolences.
Solstice Conference in Austria Marks UN Year of the Rapprochement of Cultures
Seebenstein, Austria - Responding to the announcement of the UN which declared 2010 as the “Year of the Rapprochement of Cultures,” UPF-Austria invited experts to speak on a variety of topics representing different cultures of the world.
Little Angels Korean Folk Ballet Performs in Ottawa
Ottawa, Canada - They came, they saw, they conquered … Canadian hearts. The Little Angels visit to Ottawa was a wonderful, emotional, breath-taking, tearful, whirlwind experience. The Little Angels captivated all those they met and who saw them perform.
Africa Reshaping Global Agenda: Africa Day in New York City
New York, United States - At a celebration of Africa Day in New York on May 25, 2010, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said that peace and sustainable development in Africa was one of the world body’s top priorities.
Mission of Nigeria to the UN Hosts Tea Ceremony
New York, NY - At the invitation of the Nigerian Mission to the United Nations, UPF organized a cultural program to demonstrate a culture of peace through the Japanese Tea Ceremony on June 18, 2010.
Women Promote Good Governance in Nepal
Kathmandu, Nepal - “Women need to be involved in every area of society, including those more traditionally dominated by men,” Dr. Mohini Giri, Chairwoman of India’s Guild of Service and founding president of the Women's Federation for World Peace-India, told a June 23 forum in Nepal that included four Members of Parliament. She specifically named the legal profession, politics, and economic enterprises.
In Memoriam: Sheikh Abdul Aziz Bukhari
Sheikh Abdul Aziz Bukhari participated in every Middle East Peace Initiative interreligious conference. He was active in the Sulha Peace Project, the World Conference on Religions and Peace in Israel, the Israel Interfaith Coordinating Council.
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