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Ambassadors for Peace
World Summit 2017 Concludes with IAPP and ICUS Assemblies
February 4, 2017
Seoul, Korea—The fourth World Summit on “Peace, Security and Human Development” concluded with a new assembly of parliamentarians and the return of a historic assembly of scientists.
World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Nigeria
February 4, 2017
Abuja, Nigeria—Representatives of Nigeria’s religious traditions were among more than 120 participants of a conference held in honor of World Interfaith Harmony Week 2017.
World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Fiji
January 28, 2017
Suva, Fiji—UPF-Fiji joined with affiliated organizations to celebrate World Interfaith Harmony Week.
UPF-Nigeria to Commemorate Interfaith Harmony Week
January 22, 2017
Abuja, Nigeria—UPF-Nigeria will observe World Interfaith Harmony Week with a special conference on interreligious peace education.
Parliamentarians Association Welcomed in D.R. Congo
January 21, 2017
Kinshasa, D.R. Congo—More than 150 people attended a ceremony to launch the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP).
UPF-Senegal Meets High-Level Officials
January 2, 2017
Dakar, Senegal—The visit of the UPF president for West Africa provided an opportunity for UPF leaders to meet with high-level Senegalese government officials.
Russian Conference Discusses SDG Partnerships
December 17, 2016
Moscow, Russia—Fulfilling the UN Sustainable Development Goals through partnerships of different sectors of society was the focus of a UPF-Russia conference.
UPF-Peru Celebrates UN Human Rights Day
December 16, 2016
Lima, Peru—More than 160 people attended UPF-Peru’s celebration of UN Human Rights Day 2016 at the Congress of Peru.
Nigerians Mark Anniversary of ‘Center of Unity’
December 12, 2016
Abuja, Nigeria—UPF-Nigeria commemorated the 25th anniversary of the movement of the nation’s Federal Capital Territory from Lagos to Abuja.
Nigerians Host Annual General Peace Assembly
December 11, 2016
Owerri, Nigeria—About 200 participants attended the UPF-Nigeria Annual General Peace Assembly 2016, which was devoted to the Peace Vision 2020.
UPF-Russia Has Baltic Dialogue with Lithuania
December 11, 2016
Vilnius, Lithuania—Talented performers as well as masters of folk and applied art gathered at the eighth Light of the Christmas Star festival.
Nigerian Peace College Proposal Approved
December 6, 2016
Abuja, Nigeria—UPF-Nigeria’s proposal for a Universal Peace College of Education in Nigeria has successfully passed the first step.
UPF-Argentina Honors Volunteers with Awards
December 6, 2016
Buenos Aires, Argentina—In support of UN International Volunteer Day, UPF-Argentina presented its sixth annual Volunteering and Common Good Awards.
UPF-France Convenes Forum on Education
December 3, 2016
Paris, France—“The Role of the Family in Education” was the theme of a forum attended by around 60 Ambassadors for Peace and guests.
Parliamentarians Association Welcomed in Azerbaijan
November 26, 2016
Baku, Azerbaijan—The former prime minister of Azerbaijan chaired a forum at which dignitaries heard about a new parliamentarians’ peacebuilding association.
UPF-Czech Republic Examines Challenges of Our Time
November 25, 2016
Prague, Czech Republic—More than 50 participants attended a conference held in the Czech Parliament on “Challenges and Opportunities of Our Time.”
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women Observed in Argentina
November 24, 2016
Buenos Aires, Argentina—To honor the U.N. International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, UPF-Argentina’s Cycle Ambassadors program held a workshop on violence prevention.
Indonesian Students Participate in UPF Character Education Tour
November 22, 2016
Makassar, Indonesia—UPF-Indonesia brought its national tour on character education to universities in East Java province and the Lesser Sunda Islands.
Nigerians Plan Early Start for Peace Vision 2020
November 12, 2016
Abuja, Nigeria—Nigerian Ambassadors for Peace have met to discuss several activities that they will embark upon during the 100 days leading up to World Summit 2017.
UPF-Russia Discusses the Use of Science for the Public Good
November 12, 2016
Yekaterinburg, Russia—A conference on "Modern Science in Russia for Peace and Development" discussed the power that science has to benefit humankind.