Lusophone Webinar Draws Participants from Three Continents
Europe, Africa and South America—On March 13, 2021, nearly 220 participants from over eight countries on three continents participated in a joint event with many opportunities for personal, social and political development.
Gender Equality: Best Learned Within a Healthy Family
United States—The NGO Committee on the Family-NY with support of UPF sponsored a webinar, on the topic “He for She at Home: Gender Equality Starts at Home” as a parallel event of the 65th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women.
YSP-Congo Honors UN International Women’s Day
Pointe-Noire, Congo Brazzaville—On March 13, 2021, the Congo chapter of Youth and Students for Peace (YSP) held a conference on the theme “The Role of Women in the Creation of a Sustainable Culture of Peace.”
UPF-France Convenes Interfaith Discussion of Scriptures
Paris, France—“Encountering God in the Scriptures” was the title of an interfaith meeting held by UPF.
UPF-India Diplomats Discuss Peace and Development in Northeast Asia
New Delhi, India—Two diplomats were among three experts who spoke at a leadership seminar on peace and development in Northeast Asia co-organized by the IAPP and IAED in India.
Festival Promotes a Culture of Peace in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, USA - The Global Peace Festival on October 9 in Los Angeles capped a 21-day focus on peace events that included the annual ringing of the United Nations Peace Bell at Maguire Gardens in Central Los Angeles and a speech and drawing contest.
IAPD-Brazil Hosts Online Program With 2,450 Participants
Brazil—On March 22, 2021, the Brazil chapter of the Interreligious Association for Peace and Development (IAPD) held an event with the theme “International Month of Prayer.”
Taiwan Commemorates the International Year of Peace and Trust
Taipei, Taiwan—UPF-Taiwan commemorated the International Year of Peace and Trust by holding a seminar on Korean reunification during its 2021 Annual General Assembly.
IAPP Hosts Second Discussion on Abraham Accords
Washington, D.C., United States—The 2020 agreements between Israel and several Arab nations were the focus of an international webinar.
Indian Health Workers Honored with Ambassador for Peace Award
New Delhi, India—Eight doctors were honored with an Ambassador for Peace award at a special ceremony organized by the India chapters of UPF and the IAPP.
Hokkaido ILC Focuses on Japan’s Role in Korean Reunification
Sapporo, Japan—UPF-Japan held a Hokkaido International Leadership Conference (ILC), which focused on Japan’s role in Korean reunification and what Hokkaido can do.
Argentina Chapters of UPF and WFWP Jointly Commemorate 2021 UN International Women’s Day
Argentina—Six women from different fields and provinces were acknowledged for their good practices and values during a celebration of UN International Women’s Day.
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