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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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South Asia Peace Initiative
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Call for Strengthening the UN
- Friday, April 20, 2007
In his Inaugural Address before a standing-room-only crowd at The Goa International Centre, on April 23, the Governor of Goa, Shri S.C. Jamir, emphasized that it was "the duty of every nation and its people to cooperate, support, and strengthen ... to the maximum extent possible" the efforts to create an interreligious council at the United Nations.
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The Universal Times Launched
- Thursday, February 1, 2007
The Universal Peace Federation of Nepal launched The Universal Times, a fortnightly, bi-lingual (English and Nepalese) newspaper. The purpose of the paper, according to the editor, Mr. Bindu Raj Adhikari, is to tap into the indigenous expertise of the Nepalese people and support the peace process.
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Call for Nepalis to Put National Interests above Politics
- Sunday, October 15, 2006
Members of the Universal Peace Federation took to the streets of Kathmandu, Nepal on October 15 to bring a new spirit to the stalled talks. Placards reading “Forgive, Love, Unite,” called on all parties to put the interest of the nation above political self-interests.
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Peace Education Offers Hope in Nepal
- Tuesday, May 2, 2006
Special Interview with Dr. Robert Kittel, Director of Peace Education, Universal Peace Federation and adviser for the South Asia Region of UPF.
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Kathmandu Forum Recommends Non-Violent Options in South Asian Conflicts
- Saturday, November 12, 2005
Recommendations resulting from a peace conference in Kathmandu, Nepal, Nov. 12, 2005 that brought together delegates from Nepal, India, USA, UK, Japan, Korea, Philippines and Thailand.
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Values Education Counters Maoist Insurgency in Nepal
- Thursday, November 13, 2003
Dr. Christopher Kim and Dr. Robert Kittel visited Nepal Nov. 10-13, 2003 and met with the Inspector General of the Armed Police Force along with several top generals.
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