Montreal Interfaith Forum: Action Steps towards an Interreligious Council
Montreal, Canada - “Canada should take a leading role in the establishment of an interreligious council at the United Nations,” declared Universal Peace Federation Director of Communications and Education, Dr. Michael Balcomb as he shared his thoughts with Ambassadors for Peace in Montreal on April 21, 2010.
The Family and the Religious Spheres
Madrid, Spain - On a lovely spring day, 33 people gathered to learn about the vision of the family in Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, and Unificationism. Interesting presentations about the importance of the family concluded with insights into developments in Afghanistan and prayers for peace in that country and the world.
Farewell to Bishop Abel Muzorewa
Mutare, Zimbabwe - Bishops and missionaries of various churches from east and southern Africa as well as Zimbabwe paid tribute to Bishop Abel Muzorewa at his funeral in Mutare on April 17. The service ended with a recording of Bishop Muzorewa singing, "Till we meet again."
Celebrating International Women's Day in Argentina
Buenos Aires and Tucumán, Argentina - International Women's Day celebrations on March 11 included musical and cultural entertainment and recognition of women for outstanding service to their communities.
Interreligious Multicultural Festival in Toronto
Toronto, Canada - The Canadian central district of UPF hosted an interreligious and multicultural festival on April 25, 2010, sharing words of wisdom, diverse cultural traditions and an array of food.
K. Ohtsuka: 20 Years after the Fall of the Iron Curtain
Moscow, Russia - Reflections on the historic changes in the Soviet Union that began two decades ago, which were due in part to a message that humankind is one family under God. (See also the conference report.)
World Water Day Celebrated in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires, Argentina - A conference on “Water: Source of Life and Benefit for Everyone” took place in Buenos Aires on March 22, 2010 in observance of World Water Day.
Book Release: Two Paths to Peace
Kathmandu, Nepal - A new book written by Dr. Robert S. Kittel entitled Two Paths to Peace was presented to the Constitutional Committee of the Constituent Assembly on April 12. The book offers valuable insights, principles, and experiences to the committee members.
European Conference Addresses Prospects for Middle East Peace
Bergen aan Zee, Netherlands - During a European Leadership Conference in Glory House, North Holland, April 9 to 11, four UPF-Netherlands Ambassadors for Peace considered the prospects for peace in the Middle East and Afghanistan.
Annual UPF-Canada Conference Announced
Ottawa, Canada - UPF-Canada's National Peace Council announces its annual conference June 3 in Ottawa on the theme "Making Canada’s Families Work: An Inter-Religious and Inter-Cultural Discussion."
National Peace Council of Israel: 2009 Report
Jerusalem, Israel - The Israeli Peace Council met twice a month throughout 2009. It not only functions as a think tank but builds personal connections through its diverse membership.
Honoring a Legacy of Peace at the United Nations
New York, USA - UPF hosted a ‘Legacy of Peace’ program at the UN on March 18, 2010, to honor people who recently passed away and whose lives were dedicated to peace.
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