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Consultations take place among scholars, diplomats, government officials, civil society representatives and religious leaders.
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Peace and Security
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Pre-Referendum Peace Campaign in Nairobi
- Monday, August 2, 2010
Nairobi, Kenya - Two days before a national referendum, UPF-Kenya organized a Peace Campaign on August 2 that included planting trees symbolizing the various faith communities in Kenya. Trees were planted representing Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, and Brahma Kumaris. The Nigerian ambassador to Kenya called for a peaceful referendum as he dedicated a tree of peace. Representatives of the various faith communities joined in prayers for peace.
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In the News: 2010 is the Year of Peace and Security in Africa
- Friday, April 30, 2010
Durban, South Africa — the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Jean Ping, has called for all nations in Africa to support the objectives of the 2010 Year of Peace and Security in Africa, through engaging in activities to Make Peace Happen in Africa in 2010 and beyond.
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Remembering the Anniversary of the "Great Victory"
- Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Commemorative and educational activities related to the May 9, 1945 Victory of the Great Patriotic War took place in Zelenograd, Moscow, Yekaterinburg, and the border with Belarus.
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UPF-Eurasia Conference on East-West Dialogue Held in Moscow
- Saturday, April 10, 2010
Moscow, Russia - On April 10, an international conference was held at the Peace Embassy in Moscow on the theme of “East-West Dialogue: 20 Years after the Fall of the Iron Curtain.”
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Zambia Peace Council Holds a Special Consultation
- Friday, April 9, 2010
Lusaka, Zambia - Eleven members of the Peace Council of UPF-Zambia took part in a Special Consultation April 9, 2010, at the Peace Embassy to develop a strategic plan to educate Ambassadors for Peace.
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In the News: 2010 - A Year of Peace and Hope in Africa
- Sunday, January 31, 2010
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - During the Year of Peace and Security in Africa, in each of the 53 Member states of the African Union, a Flame of Peace will travel around the country in order to promote the initiative and to involve all African citizens.
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Reviewing Liberia's Truth and Reconciliation Process
- Monday, December 28, 2009
Monrovia, Liberia - Only once in the history of a nation should a Truth and Reconciliation Commission be needed. In reviewing the conflict that began in 1979 and continued until 1993, the commission reviewed the nation’s past with the aim of charting a better future.
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Crown of Peace Award Presented to Niger ECOSOC
- Monday, December 14, 2009
Niamey, Niger - A UPF Crown of Peace award was presented to the head of the Economic, Social, and Cultural Council of Niger on December 14. The 85 members of the council promote dialogue, tolerance, and solidarity among the peoples of the nation<
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Forum in Bratislava on the Velvet Revolution and Fall of Communism
- Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Bratislava, Slovakia - During the last months there have been numerous conferences and media reports throughout Europe and the world about the Fall of the Berlin Wall and the Iron Curtain.
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UPF-Toronto Hosts Col. Akanni of the ISR
- Saturday, November 14, 2009
Toronto, Canada - UPF Central District welcomed Col. Akanni B. Ola – Adé Adéogba of International Strategic Relations in Benin, who has been on a long visit to Canada to seek support for peace in Africa. Col. Akanni was pleased to attend the November 14 meeting with UPF Ambassadors for Peace in the Central District of Canadian Chapter. He has been almost three months in Canada but he has been on peace missions to Liberia, Congo, Chad, and many other parts of Africa.
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Mindanao Peace Covenant 2009
- Thursday, November 12, 2009
As Ambassadors for Peace, we, Christians, Muslims and Lumad in Mindanao, particularly the different tribes, different religious groups and organizations in the Islands, resolve and declare as one body bound together in love and faith our confidence in the unyielding love and quiet power of a Divine God to bring about sustainable peace and prosperity to Mindanao.
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Dresden Forum On the Fall of the Berlin Wall 20 Years Earlier
- Sunday, November 8, 2009
Dresden, Germany - UPF convened conference Nov. 6-8, 2009, in Dresden, a city in eastern Germany where people vividly recall the events of October and November 1989 that led to peaceful reunification of their country.
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