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IAPP-Argentina Plants an Olive Tree in Front of National Congress
April 25, 2018
Buenos Aires, Argentina—Argentinian legislators and Ambassadors for Peace participated in an olive tree planting ceremony that took place in front of the Argentine National Congress.
UPF of Ufa Holds Exciting ‘Library Evening’
April 21, 2018
Ufa, Russia—The local branch of UPF supported an annual “Library Evening” tradition by organizing an exciting program for different ages.
International Mother Earth Day Observed in Peru
April 20, 2018
Lima, Peru—UPF-Peru celebrated the UN’s International Mother Earth Day with a forum co-sponsored by the secretary general of the Andean Community of Nations.
IAPP Is Launched in Portugal
April 13, 2018
Lisbon, Portugal—The International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP) was inaugurated in Portugal at a conference held in the national parliament.
Conference Considers Future Directions for Russia
April 7, 2018
Moscow, Russia—UPF held a one-day conference on "Sustainable Development of Russia and Modern Challenges."
UPF Slovakia Discusses Legacy of Marx
March 26, 2018
Bratislava, Slovakia—Karl Marx and his work were the subject of a special lecture organized by UPF-Slovakia.
Albanians Discuss Their Cultural Heritage
March 23, 2018
Fier, Albania—The local UPF Peace Council held an event to commemorate the European Year of Cultural Heritage.
UPF-Argentina Celebrates International Women’s Day
March 15, 2018
Buenos Aires, Argentina—Seven women were honored in Buenos Aires for their accomplishments to commemorate International Women’s Day.
Interfaith "Helping Hands Project"
March 12, 2018
Melbourne, Australia—Ambassadors for Peace in partnership with UPF have come together to create a novel interfaith program, the Helping Hands Project, which serves people who need assistance with cleaning and gardening.
32nd Peace Diplomats Forum Hosted by UPF-Japan
March 12, 2018
Tokyo, Japan—UN Security Council reform was the focus of the 32nd Peace Diplomats Forum, which took place at the United Nations University in Tokyo.
UPF-Peru Commemorates International Women’s Day
March 2, 2018
Lima, Peru—UPF-Peru celebrated UN International Women’s Day 2018 with a forum held at the Legislative Palace, home of the Congress of the Republic of Peru.
IAPP Launched in New Zealand
February 17, 2018
Parnell, New Zealand—About 85 participants attended the inauguration of the New Zealand chapter of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace.
World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Slovakia
February 8, 2018
Bratislava, Slovakia—To mark World Interfaith Harmony Week, UPF held a roundtable on “Wisdom Sharing: Our Attitude toward Enemies.”
World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Nigeria
February 8, 2018
Abuja, Nigeria—UPF-Nigeria organized a series of activities to commemorate the 2018 United Nations World Interfaith Harmony Week (WIHW).
World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in UK
February 7, 2018
London, United Kingdom—The power of people of faith to solve the world’s crises was the theme of the 2018 celebration of World Interfaith Harmony Week.
World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Nepal
February 5, 2018
Lalitpur, Nepal—More than 190 people, including local faith leaders and youth, attended an event at Nagarjuna Academy organized by UPF-Nepal to commemorate U.N. World Interfaith Harmony Week 2018.
World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in St. Petersburg
February 2, 2018
St. Petersburg, Russia—UPF marked World Interfaith Harmony Week 2018 with a roundtable held at the St. Petersburg Jewish Community Center.
World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Japan
February 1, 2018
Tokyo, Japan—UPF-Japan commemorated UN World Interfaith Harmony Week 2018 by holding a forum with approximately 80 Ambassadors for Peace and representatives of Shintoism, Buddhism, Judaism, Islam and Christianity.
DRC National Peace Council Holds Inaugural Session
January 26, 2018
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo—Approximately 150 participants, including high-level dignitaries, attended the inaugural session of the UPF National Peace Council.
A Three-Day "Peace Road" Event in Ryazan, Russia
January 21, 2018
Ryazan, Russia—A winter "Peace Road" event with multiple activities was held over three days in and near the city of Ryazan.