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Ambassadors for Peace
International Day of Peace Observed Across USA
September 21, 2017
United States—UPF marked the 2017 UN International Day of Peace in more than a dozen locations across the United States.
International Day of Peace Observed in Peru
September 21, 2017
Ayacucho, Peru—UPF-Peru hosted the Peace Road and held events to celebrate the International Day of Peace in the mountain city of Ayacucho.
Kosovo Holds ‘Peace Road’ on International Day of Peace
September 21, 2017
Pristina, Kosovo—UPF and affiliated organizations celebrated the 2017 UN International Day of Peace by holding a Peace Road event in the capital.
International Day of Peace Observed in Ukraine
September 21, 2017
Kyiv, Ukraine—More than 400 pupils from 40 schools attended the fourth Junior Ambassadors for Peace Congress on the 2017 International Day of Peace.
International Day of Peace Observed in Lyon, France
September 20, 2017
Lyon, France—Leaders of local NGOs met at the Espace Culture et Paix (Culture and Peace Space) to celebrate this year’s International Day of Peace.
International Day of Peace Observed in Albania
September 20, 2017
Tirana, Albania—UPF-Albania and affiliated organizations marked the 2017 UN International Day of Peace by helping orphaned children on their journey of education.
International Day of Peace Observed in Melbourne, Australia
September 16, 2017
Melbourne, Australia—Peacebuilding within the diverse, multicultural city of Melbourne was the focus of the 2017 celebration of International Day of Peace.
Ambassadors for Peace Recognize Patagonian Chief
September 10, 2017
Lanús, Argentina—A Patagonian chief was recognized by Ambassadors for Peace at a meeting held in the city of Lanús in Buenos Aires province on September 10, 2017.
Russian Round-the-World Bicyclist Visits UPF in London
August 31, 2017
London, United Kingdom—A Russian Ambassador for Peace who is bicycling around the world stopped by the UPF offices in London.
Asian Leadership Conference: Providing Vision and Leadership for Nation-Building and Peace
August 28, 2017
Bangkok, Thailand—The Asian Leadership Conference (ALC) convened August 24-27, 2017 on the theme, “Providing Vision and Leadership for Nation-Building and Peace.”
2017 Peace Road: 'A Caring, United Argentina'
August 27, 2017
Buenos Aires, Argentina—On August 27, UPF-Argentina hosted the 2017 Peace Road under the banner, “A Caring, United Argentina.” The opening ceremony was held in front of the National Congress.
Georgian ‘Peace Road’ Climbs to Ancient Fortress
August 27, 2017
Tbilisi, Georgia—The 2017 Peace Road event held by UPF-Georgia climbed a mountain to reach the ancient fortress of Armazi.
IAPP Is Launched in Australia
August 19, 2017
Sydney, Australia—The International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP) was inaugurated in Australia at an event attended by more than 80 dignitaries.
Argentina Celebrates International Day of Friendship
August 15, 2017
Buenos Aires, Argentina—To mark the UN International Day of Friendship, UPF-Argentina appointed 14 new Ambassadors for Peace.
IAPP Orientation Seminar in Zambia
July 31, 2017
Siavonga, Zambia—UPF-Zambia in partnership with the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP), held a 3-day orientation seminar for members of parliament, July 28-31, 2017 at Lake Safari Lodge in Siavonga.
IAPP Inaugurated in Marshall Islands
July 29, 2017
Majuro, Marshall Islands—The International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP) had its official inauguration in the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI).
‘Peace Road’ March Is Held for ‘Zambia’s Pride’
July 22, 2017
Lusaka, Zambia—More than 250 people took part in a Peace Road event with the theme “Unity, Dignity and Peace—Zambia’s Pride.”
Ambassador for Peace Gives Perspective on North Korea
July 15, 2017
Hamburg, Germany—An Ambassador for Peace who has visited North Korea 11 times gave a presentation on the social and political life of this mysterious country.
Nigerian in the UK appointed Ambassador for Peace
July 15, 2017
London, UK—As part of the continuing effort of UPF-Nigeria to reach out to Nigerians in diaspora and mobilize them to support the peace building initiatives in Nigeria, Chief Bimbo Robert Folayan (MBCS CITP) was appointed by UPF-Nigeria as an Ambassador for Peace.
UPF-Thailand Hosts Asian Leadership Conference, Interfaith Peace Blessing Festival
July 10, 2017
Bangkok, Thailand—More than 50 participants from five nations attended an Asian Leadership Conference held in Thailand in July.