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UPF-Nigeria Holds Interfaith Peace Pilgrimage
August 16, 2016
Calabar, Nigeria—Twenty-one Ambassadors for Peace took part in an Interfaith Peace Pilgrimage to promote interreligious harmony and cooperation.
Kazakhstan "Peace Road" Climbs a Peak
August 13, 2016
Almaty, Kazakhstan—By ascending to the top of Peak Furmanov, UPF-Kazakhstan has supported the international Peace Road initiative.
"Parliamentarians for Peace" Initiative Launched in Asia-Pacific
July 31, 2016
Kathmandu, Nepal—The outgoing prime minister of Nepal and dignitaries from 29 nations attended the UPF International Leadership Conference (ILC).
Washington DC Celebrates Parents' Day 2016
July 24, 2016
Washington, DC, United States—Fifty-four people attended a UPF program to commemorate the U.S. national holiday Parents’ Day.
Swiss “Peace Road” Honors Peace Cyclist
July 16, 2016
Geneva, Switzerland—The 2016 Peace Road urged the UN to open an office in Korea and honored the memory of a well-known peace bicyclist.
Nigerians Remember Visit of UPF Founders
July 15, 2016
Abuja, Nigeria—Nigerian Ambassadors for Peace celebrated the fifth anniversary of the UPF founders’ historic visit to their nation.
Nigerian Colleges of Education Encouraged to Start Peace Clubs
July 14, 2016
Abuja, Nigeria—As part of efforts to have peace clubs introduced in Nigerian colleges of education, UPF-Nigeria held a two-day workshop for women educators.
Middle East Ambassadors for Peace Attend Peace Seminar
July 14, 2016
Rome, Italy—Ambassadors for Peace from across the Middle East and North Africa gathered in Rome in July for UPF-Middle East’s second advanced seminar on UPF’s peace principles.
UPF-France Opens Education Center
July 12, 2016
Paris, France—The French chapters of UPF and the Women’s Federation for World Peace (WFWP) inaugurated a new education center.
UPF Celebrates Argentina’s Bicentennial
July 12, 2016
Buenos Aires, Argentina—UPF-Argentina and Red Cooperar, a civil society network, co-organized an intercultural and interfaith event to celebrate Argentina’s bicentennial.
UPF Joins Interfaith Program at UN Church Center
July 11, 2016
New York, United States—A diverse group of leaders from spiritual and peace organizations shared speeches, traditions and music during the "Interfaith Celebration for World Peace and Harmony."
Planting an Olive Tree for Argentina’s Bicentennial
July 6, 2016
Tucumán, Argentina—UPF-Argentina participated in an olive tree planting ceremony commemorating the bicentennial of Argentina’s independence.
South Sudanese in Diaspora Serve as Peacemakers
June 25, 2016
Melbourne, Australia—South Sudanese living in Australia’s Victoria state were urged to unite and to promote peace in their homeland.
UPF-Zambia Convenes Seminar on Governance
June 23, 2016
Lusaka, Zambia—UPF-Zambia held a seminar to prepare citizens to understand the upcoming referendum on the country’s Bill of Rights.
Australians Promote a Culture of Peace
June 18, 2016
Melbourne, Australia—Ambassadors for Peace learned about Peace Leadership in a seminar held by UPF-Australia on June 18, 2016.
Young Indonesians Participate in Leadership Program
June 12, 2016
Jakarta, Indonesia—UPF held a week-long leadership training program for Indonesian youth in June.
Parliamentarians for Peace National Conference in Nigeria
June 6, 2016
Abuja, Nigeria—UPF-Nigeria convened a special Parliamentarians for Peace National Conference in the National Assembly Complex in Abuja, the capital.
Global Day of Parents Observed in D.R. Congo
June 1, 2016
Kinshasa, D.R. Congo—Parental responsibility for children’s education was the theme of the UPF celebration of Global Day of Parents 2016.
International Day of Families Observed in Nepal
May 28, 2016
Jhapa, Nepal—International Day of Families 2016 was celebrated by UPF in seven provinces in Nepal.
Africa Day Is Observed in Switzerland
May 28, 2016
Biel/Bienne, Switzerland—The responsibility of migrants was the topic of discussion at the 2016 Africa Day celebration attended by around 35 people.