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Interfaith Programs
UPF organizes programs that help build understanding, respect and cooperation among people of different faiths.
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References to Religion and Spirituality by UN Secretaries-General
- Thursday, June 18, 2009
"Different religions, belief systems and cultural backgrounds are essential to the richness of the human experience."
- Ban Ki-moon
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References to Religion in Early UN Documents
- Thursday, June 18, 2009
References to religion and spirituality are found in documents that led to the formation of the United Nations, in the UN Charter, in the constitutions of some UN bodies, and in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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Proposed Interreligious Council at the UN: Options to Explore
- Monday, June 15, 2009
UPF has held consultations with statesmen, diplomats, political scientists, lawyers, and NGO representatives about the establishment of an interreligious council connected in some way with the UN. We welcome further reflection and consultations on the following points.
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Diplomats Voice Support for an Interreligious Council
- Monday, June 15, 2009
Excerpts of statements made by diplomats in support of a proposed interreligious council at the United Nations.
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Statesmen Voice Support for an Interreligious Council
- Monday, June 15, 2009
Excerpts of statements by elder statesmen in support of a proposed interreligious council at the United Nations.
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Drawing on Religious Insights to Promote Peace
- Monday, June 15, 2009
UPF's peace conferences have been enriched by speakers from various religions. The following presenters describe elements of their traditions that contribute to inner peace and better relations with others.
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K. Feldmar: The Feasibility of an Interreligious Council at the UN
- Monday, June 1, 2009
There is an enormous deficit within the United Nations in not acknowledging the significant role of religions nationally and internationally. An interreligious council on an international basis can be one of the most effective mediums to promote peace. We will consider issues of admission, representation, and structure.
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Tokyo Interreligious Forum: Putting Ideals into Practice
- Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Tokyo, Japan - UPF's 18th Interreligious Forum was held on May 19 in Shinjuku, Tokyo. Twenty-five Ambassadors for Peace who represent the religions of Shinto, Buddhism, and Christianity participated in the Forum.
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Canadians Discuss a Role for Religion at the UN
- Thursday, May 7, 2009
Ottawa, Canada - A seminar on Religions Cooperating for Peace was held May 7, 2009, at St. Paul University in Ottawa as part of UPF-Canada’s Educating for Peace series.
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A Muslim Perspective in America
- Thursday, April 16, 2009
Virgina, United States - The Ambassadors for Peace Association of Virgina’s forum on April 16, 2009 provided a platform for the “moderate” voice of American Muslims.
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Interfaith, Intercultural Alliances at the UN in Geneva
- Friday, April 3, 2009
Geneva, Switzerland - Youth delegates representing their faiths modeled a “United Nations Interreligious Council” at the United Nations office in Geneva April 3, 2009.
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Conference on Quebec's Program on Ethics and Religious Culture
- Saturday, March 21, 2009
Canada, Quebec - On March 21, 2009, 33 Quebec religious leaders gathered to get a deeper understanding of the new Ethics and Religious Culture program taught systematically since September 2008 in all primary and secondary schools in the province of Quebec.
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