Ambassadors for Peace
UPF-Argentina Celebrates UN International Day of Peace with Awards for Outstanding Poetry
September 23, 2020
Buenos Aires, Argentina— The Award Ceremony for the Ninth International Poetry Contest, organized by UPF-Argentina, had the theme “Interdependence, Mutual Prosperity and Universal Values.”
International Day of Peace Observed in Moscow
September 17, 2020
Moscow, Russia—Ambassadors for Peace and other public figures joined a UPF celebration of the UN International Day of Peace 2020.
Peace Road Event Connects Austria, Slovenia
September 12, 2020
St. Paul, Austria—Three town mayors joined a Peace Road event connecting neighboring regions in Austria and Slovenia.
The Family is Focus of UPF-Argentina’s Monthly Meeting
September 9, 2020
Buenos Aires, Argentina—“The Family and the Common Good” was the theme of UPF-Argentina’s monthly Ambassadors for Peace meeting on Zoom, with more than 40 connections.
UPF-Portugal Holds Online Interreligious Forum
September 7, 2020
Lisbon, Portugal—The forum, with the theme “The Universal Identity of God,” was the first of a planned cycle of meetings.
UPF-Argentina Continues Its Monthly Zoom Meetings for Ambassadors for Peace
August 18, 2020
Buenos Aires, Argentina——“Leadership and Cooperation” was the theme of the panel at UPF-Argentina’s August Ambassadors for Peace meeting.
UPF Continues Its Zoom Series in Its 18th Session
August 17, 2020
Buenos Aires, Argentina——“Love All Creation” was the theme of UPF-Argentina’s 18th Reading and Reflection series, “Honoring a Peace Legacy.”
Indian Parliamentarians Examine COVID-19 Situation
August 1, 2020
New Delhi, India—Seven current parliamentarians from India examined the COVID-19 situation in the country in a ‘Peace Talks’ webinar organized by the IAPP.
UPF-Peru Holds First “Peace Talks” Webinar
July 16, 2020
Lima, Peru—On July 16, 2020, UPF-Peru held a "Peace Talks" webinar titled "Looking Beyond the Pandemic: How Can We Build a Better World?"
UPF-Argentina’s Monthly Zoom Meeting Discusses the Arts and Sports as Promoters of Peace
July 8, 2020
Buenos Aires, Argentina—Peace Culture was the theme of the panel that took place at UPF’s monthly Ambassadors for Peace meeting.
Jewish Leader Speaks of His Path as a Peacemaker
July 2, 2020
St. Petersburg, Russia—The spiritual leader, who is also a sports coach and mentor, recalled his interethnic and interreligious activities.
UPF-Russia Considers Lessons Learned from Covid 19 Pandemic
June 29, 2020
Moscow, Russia—The world after coronavirus was the topic of an online conference attended by 70 people from different cities of Russia.
UPF-Argentina’s Weekly Zoom Sessions Offer Moments to Listen and Learn
June 29, 2020
Buenos Aires, Argentina—Forgiveness was the theme of the 11th reading, reflection, and prayer session of UPF-Argentina, held on Zoom.
UPF-Italy's "Peace Talks" - Political Cooperation Deemed Necessary
June 18, 2020
Rome, Italy—Current and former senators and academics discussed the need to work together to solve the current world crises.
UPF-USA’s 11th Weekly Prayer Webcast Includes Representatives from the Three Abrahamic Faiths
June 18, 2020
United States—UPF-USA’s eleventh weekly Interfaith Prayer for the Nation and the World was convened on the Zoom and Facebook platforms on Thursday, June 18, at 1 PM (EDT) through a call out to Ambassadors for Peace, UPF members and friends of UPF.
Peace School Organizers Plan for Future
June 18, 2020
Kyiv, Ukraine—UPF has held three online meetings with Peace School organizers about future activities.
Australian Webinar Looks at Psychology and Relationships
June 13, 2020
Melbourne, Australia—A Zoom seminar UPF-Melbourne hosted as part of its “Being Self-Aware, Responsible and Loving” webinar series discussed attachment theory and self-awareness.
UPF-Bhutan Hosts “Peace Talks” Webinar
June 12, 2020
Thimphu, Bhutan— UPF-Bhutan organized a “Peace Talks” webinar on “Going Through and Beyond the Covid-19 Crisis.”
UPF-USA’s Tenth Weekly Interfaith Prayer Draws over 800 Participants
June 11, 2020
United States—UPF-USA’s tenth weekly Interfaith Prayer for the Nation and the World was convened on the Zoom and Facebook platforms on Thursday, June 11.
“Peace With Our Neighbor” Is Topic of UPF-Argentina’s Monthly Meeting
June 10, 2020
Buenos Aires, Argentina—Volunteering and service were the main topics of UPF-Argentina’s monthly Ambassadors for Peace meeting on June 10, with 43 connections on Zoom.