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Ambassadors for Peace
Round-the-World Cyclists Meet in Siberia
September 7, 2018
Novosibirsk, Russia—Ildus Yanyshev, a UPF Ambassador for Peace who is bicycling around the world, was welcomed to Novosibirsk by the local UPF chapter.
UPF-Argentina Honors UN Friendship Day
September 6, 2018
Buenos Aires, Argentina—UPF-Argentina’s commemoration of UN International Day of friendship was appropriately highlighted by the appointment of 17 new Ambassadors for Peace.
UPF-Ghana Conducts Peace Education Program in Volta Region
September 3, 2018
South Dayi, Ghana—Leaders in government, religion, and civil society participated in a program with the theme of “Spiritual Values as a Foundation for Leadership.”
Utrecht Meeting Focuses on Peace Principles
August 30, 2018
Utrecht, Netherlands—“Principles and Methods to Accomplish Peace” was the topic of a meeting held by UPF-Netherlands.
Parliamentarians, Faith Leaders Address Challenges of Our Time
August 29, 2018
Seoul, Korea—The 32nd International Leadership Conference organized by UPF brought together more than 300 leaders from over 80 nations.
UPF Explores Portuguese Language Connections
August 28, 2018
Lisbon, Portugal—The leader of UPF-Portugal attended a meeting with the executive secretary of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries.
Latin America Summit Includes Founder's Address and Peace Rally
August 4, 2018
São Paulo, Brazil—The first Latin America Summit concluded with a speech by the UPF co-founder and the signing of the São Paulo Declaration of Peace.
Presidents and Parliamentarians Address Latin America Summit
August 3, 2018
São Paulo, Brazil—The first full day of the 2018 Latin America Summit featured prominent speakers from throughout the region.
Banner Experience for UPF-Samoa
July 26, 2018
Apia, Samoa—UPF-Samoa hosted a wealth of activities, including an Oceania Leadership Conference, the launch of IAPD-Samoa, a World Peace Blessing celebration, and more.
UPF-Italy Holds a Seminar for Its Friends
July 21, 2018
Rome, Italy—UPF invited longtime friends and acquaintances to a one-day seminar to discuss the ideals that guide its activities.
IAPP Inaugurated in São Paulo State Assembly
July 20, 2018
São Paulo, Brazil—The São Paulo state chapter of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP) was inaugurated in the state's Legislative Assembly in July.
Diverse Couples Renew Wedding Vows in Birmingham
July 14, 2018
Birmingham, United Kingdom—Sixty couples from many different backgrounds took part in a World Peace Blessing held by UPF and an affiliated organization.
Hand-Biker Completes Cross-Russia Trip
July 13, 2018
Vladivostok, Russia—A UPF Ambassador for Peace without hands or feet traveled from west to east across Russia using a hand-operated bicycle.
UPF-Ghana Meets with Speaker of Ghana’s Parliament
July 10, 2018
Accra, Ghana—A UPF delegation made plans with Speaker of the Parliament of Ghana Aaron Mike Oquaye to launch the IAPP and work together for peacebuilding in the country.
Oceania Leadership Conference Convenes in Brisbane, Australia
July 4, 2018
Brisbane, Australia—Community leaders learned about UPF’s Principles for Peace.
UPF Youth Awardees Recognized in House of Commons
July 3, 2018
London, United Kingdom—Fourteen young achievers received the 2018 UPF Youth Achievement Award in a ceremony in the Houses of Parliament.
UPF Sweden Convenes Family Festival and Awards Program
June 30, 2018
Stockholm, Sweden—Members of the Swedish-Thai community took part in a UPF Family Celebration and a World Peace Awards ceremony.
UPF Estonia Sponsors "Football for Peace" Program
June 29, 2018
Pärnu, Estonia—Children from South Korea and children from Estonia played football for the peaceful unification of North and South Korea.
IAPP Is Inaugurated in Burundi
June 25, 2018
Bujumbura, Burundi—The launch of IAPP in Burundi was attended by almost 100 dignitaries.
UPF-Portugal Holds Peace Principles Seminar
June 23, 2018
Lisbon, Portugal—Two UPF Ambassadors for Peace were among the guests at a one-day seminar that presented the UPF Peace Principles in greater depth.