South Asia Peace Initiative
In various nations of South Asia, UPF is promoting peace and cooperation through leadership consultations and grassroots activities. Bringing youth from diverse backgrounds together to build bridges of understanding respect and serve a local community are the focus of programs in Afghanistan, Nepal, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. In Nepal, programs focus on reconciling political divisions, addressing conflicts, and cultivating the spirit of one family under God. In India, leadership consultations promote interreligious cooperation and encourage good governance. In Bangladesh, promoting interreligious dialogue and strengthening marriage and family are ongoing programs. Scroll down for reports.
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'Peace Talks' Webinar Discusses South Asia's Future
- Saturday, May 30, 2020
Kathmandu, Nepal—UPF-South Asia and the South Asia Peace Initiative (SAPI) held a "Peace Talks" webinar on the future of the region in a post-coronavirus world.
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South Asia Peace Initiative Conference Held in Pakistan
- Thursday, September 29, 2016
Islamabad, Pakistan—The 19th South Asia Peace Initiative (SAPI) conference convened at the National Library of Pakistan in Islamabad, the capital.
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India Urged to Recognize Nepal’s Constitution
- Wednesday, October 7, 2015
New Delhi, India—UPF’s South Asia Peace Initiative organized a meeting on October 4 to express concern over and propose solutions to the deterioration of bilateral relations between India and Nepal.
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South Asia Peace Seminar: “Raising Public-minded Leaders”
- Wednesday, August 12, 2015
Dhaka, Bangladesh—Building on the South Asia Peace Initiative, UPF organized a seminar on public-minded leadership on August 12.
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Nepal Backs UPF’s Call for UN Interreligious Council
- Saturday, February 21, 2015
Kathmandu, Nepal — The Prime Minister of Nepal, H.E. Sushil Koirala, said that his government would support the call of the late Dr. Sun Myung Moon, the founder of UPF, for an interreligious council at the United Nations.
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Sustainable Peace Is Key to Nepal's Progress
- Saturday, November 8, 2014
Kathmandu, Nepal - A South Asia Peace Initiative conference on Nov. 8, 2014, was attended by UPF leaders in Asian countries such as Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore, Myanmar, Malaysia and India.
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Parliamentarians Peace Council Inaugurated in Nepal
- Thursday, November 6, 2014
Kathmandu, Nepal - A parliamentarians Peace Council was launched in Nepal Nov. 6, 2014 with 47 incumbent members of parliament.
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UPF Offers Seminar at Nepali Police Headquarters
- Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Chitwan, Nepal - UPF leaders taught principles of peacebuilding at Nepal's Armed Police Force Headquarters on Nov. 4, 2014.
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Celebrating the 8th Anniversary of UPF-Nepal and the Nepal Peace Process
- Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Kathmandu, Nepal - A ceremony marking the eighth anniversary of Nepal’s Peace Process and the establishment UPF in Nepal took place in Kathmandu on Nov. 13, 2013.
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A New Model of Democracy Needed in Nepal
- Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Kathmandu, Nepal - Nepal’s last elected Prime Minister, Dr. Baburam Bhattarai, called for a new model of government at the South Asia Peace Initiative conference on Aug. 7, 2013, in Kathmandu.
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Rethinking Democracy in Nepal
- Sunday, April 14, 2013
Kathmandu, Nepal - The 13th South Asia Peace Initiative conference ,held in Kathmandu on April 14, addressed the theme, “Achieving Meaningful Democracy in South Asia: Challenges and Prospects.”
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India's Perspective on the Nepal Peace Process
- Thursday, January 24, 2013
New Delhi, India - UN representatives, journalists, government officials, student leaders, and NGO envoys, numbering nearly 50, attended a half-day program at the prestigious Civil Services Officers’ Institute in New Delihi on January 24. The theme was “India’s Perspective on Nepal’s Peace Process.”
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