INTERFAITH PEACEBUILDING
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INTERFAITH PROGRAMS On local, national, and global levels, interreligious councils provide a platform for people of diverse faiths to contribute their wisdom and work effectively for peace alongside representatives of government, business, and civil society. |
PEACE AND SECURITY
A REALISTIC APPROACH UPF acknowledges the need for careful and measurable use of enforcement such as political, military, and civil power to sustain lasting peace. At the same time we strongly emphasize the pursuit of internal solutions that are essential to peacebuilding. UPF has been a leading exponent of “track two” diplomacy, with particular emphasis on the role and responsibility of religious and spiritual leaders to transcend historical self-interest and pursue the ideal of “One family under God.” |
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UNITED NATIONS RELATIONS
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ECOSOC UPF is an NGO in General Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations. We support and promote the work of the United Nations and the achievement of sustainable development goals. |
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SUPPORT FOR UN INITIATIVES |
MARRIAGE AND FAMILY
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STRENGTHENING FAMILIES Marriage, parenting, and the family are the foundations of sustainable human development and the building blocks of society. Educational programs present the personal and social benefits of marriage, promote a marriage-friendly culture, teach relationship skills, and encourage spiritual growth through relationships. |
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EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN Women can bring vital feminine perspectives to the peace process. UPF supports UN Security Council Resolution 1325, which calls for increasing involvement of women in preventing and resolving conflicts, peace negotiations, peacebuilding, and post-conflict reconstruction. Furthermore, the majority of the poor people of the world are women and children, and global poverty cannot be solved without the empowerment of women and the leadership of women. Read more on the empowerment of women |
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WORLD PEACE BLESSING Participants in World Peace Marriage Blessing ceremonies make a sacred promise of mutual love and faithfulness. International and interreligious couples pledge to bridge divides of culture, race, and religion for the sake of peace. Read more on the World Peace Blessing |
PEACE EDUCATION
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PEACE EDUCATION UPF's leadership conferences and seminars focus on the urgent need for new vision and leadership based on core values and universal principles of peacebuilding. |
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CHARACTER EDUCATION UPF’s character education curriculum offers comprehensive moral education for students ages 6-18. Textbooks and teacher manuals feature stories along with interactive exercises. Read more on Character Education |
YOUTH AND SERVICE
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RELIGIOUS YOUTH SERVICE, YOUTH UPF, AND SERVICE PROGRAMS Service-learning programs bring together youth from different cultures and religions in order to promote mutual understanding and respect. Participants serve a community in need, visit religious and historic sites, and learn communication and team-building skills. Read more on Religious Youth Service |
