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Ambassadors for Peace
IAPP Launched in Tuvalu
November 6, 2017
Funafuti, Tuvalu—The International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace was inaugurated in the tiny Pacific island nation of Tuvalu.
IAPP Launched in Panama
October 26, 2017
Panama City, Panama—The Panama chapter of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP) was launched in Panama City, the country’s capital.
UPF-Argentina Participates in Event Commemorating UN Day
October 25, 2017
Buenos Aires, Argentina—UPF-Argentina participated in an event co-organized by the UN in Argentina to commemorate UN Day and highlight the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
IAPP Launched in Peru
October 20, 2017
Lima, Peru—The national inauguration of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP) was held in the Congress of Peru.
Netherlands’ Role on UN Security Council Discussed
October 19, 2017
Utrecht, the Netherlands—With the Netherlands joining the UN Security Council in 2018, UPF organized a discussion of the nation’s greater role in international affairs and worldwide security issues.
IAPP Launched in Ukraine
October 19, 2017
Kyiv, Ukraine—The Ukrainian chapter of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace was inaugurated in the building where Ukraine’s first parliament started 100 years ago.
Lawmakers, Government Officials Attend UPF Conference in Bangkok
October 9, 2017
Bangkok, Thailand—Lawmakers and government officials were among the more than 50 people from 12 nations who attended UPF’s Asian Leadership Conference held in October in Bangkok, Thailand.
UPF-Australia Holds Peacebuilding Leadership Seminar
October 7, 2017
Melbourne, Australia—Thirty leaders and Ambassadors for Peace attended a peacebuilding leadership seminar co-organized by the Australia chapters of UPF and the Women’s Federation for World Peace (WFWP).
Slovakians Discuss 400 Years That Changed the World
October 5, 2017
Bratislava, Slovakia—The 400-year period from the Protestant Reformation (1517) to the Russian Revolution (1917) was the topic of a UPF event.
Ambassadors for Peace Back Moscow Ecology Festival
October 1, 2017
Moscow, Russia—A festival titled “Ecology and the Family” was held to educate children and parents about caring for the environment.
International Day of Peace and Peace Road 2017 - Kenya
September 30, 2017
Nairobi, Kenya—Celebrations in honor of the International Day of Peace, Eid–Ul-Haj and Peace Road 2017 were held at the home of the Hon. Rashid Omar, deputy chief of the Kadhi court (Nairobi) on September 30.
International Day of Peace Celebrated in Ecuador
September 30, 2017
Quito, Ecuador—UPF-Ecuador held events in the cities of Guayaquil and Quito to celebrate the UN International Day of Peace 2017.
Russian Seniors Honored for Volunteer Spirit
September 30, 2017
St. Petersburg, Russia—Senior citizens’ active involvement in the community and society was the topic of a meeting held on the eve of the International Day of Older Persons.
IAPP Launched in Trinidad and Tobago
September 28, 2017
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago—The Trinidad and Tobago chapter of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP) was launched at Queen’s Hall in the country’s capital, Port of Spain.
IAPP Launched in the Balkans
September 24, 2017
Pristina, Kosovo—More than 100 participants attended the Balkans regional inauguration of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP).
International Day of Peace Observed in Denmark
September 24, 2017
Copenhagen, Denmark—About 150 people attended a UPF commemoration of the International Day of Peace held at UN City, one of Copenhagen’s well-known landmarks.
IAPP Is Launched in the Nordic Countries
September 23, 2017
Copenhagen, Denmark—Current and former members of parliament from Norway and Denmark attended the regional inauguration of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP).
IAPP Launched in Barbados
September 23, 2017
Bridgetown, Barbados—The Barbados chapter of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP) was launched at the Parliament Buildings in Bridgetown, the capital of Barbados.
International Day of Peace Observed in Moscow, Russia
September 23, 2017
Moscow, Russia—Social equality, character education, friendship and brotherhood were among the themes of a celebration of International Day of Peace.
IAPP Launched in Gabon
September 21, 2017
Libreville, Gabon—90 parliamentarians welcome IAPP at Gabon’s National Assembly.