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In the News: Former First Lady of Kogi State Appointed Ambassador for Peace
July 29, 2014
Abuja, Nigeria - Former first lady of Kogi state, Dr. Aisha Emeje, was appointed an Ambassador for Peace July 29, 2014, in recognition of her selfless service and ingenuity in fostering peace.
Nigerian Ambassador to Ireland Commends UPF Peace Initiatives
July 11, 2014
Dublin, Ireland - During a July 11, 2014, courtesy visit by UPF-Nigeria Ambassadors for Peace in Diaspora, the Nigerian Ambassador to Ireland commended UPF for its initiatives towards "establishing and preserving peace."
Briefing for Montreal Ambassadors for Peace on UPF's Worldwide Activities
June 24, 2014
Montreal, Canada - On the National Holiday (Fete National) of the French-speaking province of Quebec, June 24, 2014, UPF Chair Dr. Charles S. Yang briefed Canadian Ambassadors for Peace about recent UPF events.
UPF-Austria Is Partner in the Opening of the Peace Museum Vienna
June 21, 2014
Vienna, Austria - At the opening of the Peace Museum Vienna, UPF-Austria presented an Ambassador for Peace certificate on June 17, 2014, to museum patron Mr. Akio Komatsu, a Japanese entrepreneur who has been promoting a peace culture.
Sudanese Ambassador to Nigeria Appointed Ambassador for Peace
June 17, 2014
Abuja, Nigeria - The Sudanese Ambassador to Nigeria, H.E. Dr. Tagelsir Mahgoub Ali, was presented with an Ambassador for Peace certificate on June 17, 2014, by the secretary general of UPF Nigeria, Dr. Raphael Oko in a brief ceremony at the Sudanese Embassy in Abuja.
Scottish Ambassador for Peace Visits Ethiopia
June 13, 2014
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - After a pilgrimage to Mecca at the beginning of Ramadan, Mr. Aftikhar Ahmed visited Ethiopia June 11-13, 2014, continuing a tradition of annual tours in East Africa by an interfaith delegation of UPF-England and Scotland.
Australians Support Iraq's Democratic Elections
May 11, 2014
Sydney, Australia - UPF-Australia representatives served as observers for the Iraqi parliamentary elections on April 30, 2014 at polling stations set up in Sydney so Iraqi residents in Australia could cast their ballots.
Togolese Ambassador for Peace Establishes a School in His Home Country
March 25, 2014
Paris, France - Mr. Joël Alodjinou recently came back from Togo, in West Africa, where he inaugurated a school for 150 students in Lébé Nyamadji in the Zio prefecture.
In the News: Costa Rican Recognized for Community Development Work
January 7, 2014
San Jose, Costa Rica - Marco Campos, age 49, has formed part of the communities of Nosara and Samara for the past 12 years, and his efforts to help these and other communities develop has not gone unnoticed. In December in San Jose, the Universal Peace Federation (UPF) recognized him for his work to benefit the province of Guanacaste and the country.
Ambassador for Peace Organizes Peace Cup in Benin
December 31, 2013
Cotonou, Benin - Ambassador for Peace Mr. Honoré Hounkpatin organized a Peace Cup in Cotonou in which the December 31 finals were attended by the Ambassador of Benin to Nigeria and the President of UPF-West Africa.
Ambassadors for Peace Meet in Armenia
December 1, 2013
Yerevan, Armenia - A seminar attended by 40 participants, including Ambassadors for Peace and new guests, was held at Hotel Ararat in downtown Yerevan on Nov. 30.
Ambassadors for Peace Meet in Tbilisi
November 26, 2013
Tbilisi, Georgia - On Nov. 17 and 25 Jacques Marion shared about some of UPF’s fundamental peace principles, followed by a discussion on new social trends in Europe.
Ambassadors for Peace Network Launched in New Zealand
November 24, 2013
Auckland, New Zealand - The first monthly Ambassador for Peace meeting was held Nov. 24 at the UPF headquarters in Parnell. All those who participated would surely agree that this semi-formal UPF meeting was well worth the effort and certainly not one to be missed. The evening was well attended not only by Ambassadors for Peace but also included some newcomers. How wonderful it was to experience the lively and cordial atmosphere despite many of the guests being strangers to each other at the outset!
For a Filipina Ambassador for Peace, Peace Is a Way of Life
September 21, 2013
For Bai Rohaniza “Honey” Sumndad- Usman, peace is a way of life. Honey is the recipient of a 2013 “Emerging Peace Champion” Award that highlights women who empower communities and are exemplary peacebuilders. She was appointed an Ambassador for Peace in 2007 by UPF and is also a Princeton Global Network Awardee for World’s Most Accomplished Individuals for year 2009-2010.
Interreligious Council Launched in Colombia
September 4, 2013
Bogota, Colombia - Leaders of diverse churches, faiths, and spiritual traditions met at the Auditorium of the American School of Bogota on September 4 to establish the Colombian Assembly of Religions and Spiritual Traditions.
Book Release: Tan Sri Devaki Krishnan - With Elegance and Commitment
August 14, 2013
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - A ceremony launching a new book by UPF-Malaysia President Tan Sri Dr. Devaki Krishnan took place on Aug. 14. Emphasizing her service to Malaysia, the book is entitled Tan Sri Devaki Krishnan- With Elegance and Commitment.
Dr. B.K. Modi Appointed Ambassador for Peace
June 30, 2013
London, UK - Dr. Bhupendra Kumar Modi was presented with an Ambassador for Peace certificate on June 30 at the conclusion of a day's conference of the Global Citizen Forum in London. Dr. Modi is a renowned businessman, philanthropist, and Chairman of Spice Global. He was appointed by the United Nations as the Coordinator for the Indian subcontinent for the Millennium World Peace Summit. He has promoted interfaith cooperation and a global vision that has great similarity with UPF's founding concept of humanity being one family of a loving God.
First Lady of Mali in US as a Voice for Humanitarian Relief
June 16, 2013
Las Vegas, USA - The First Lady of Mali, Mrs. Mintou Doucouré Traoré, arrived in Las Vegas, Nevada, on June 15 to participate in a UPF seminar and to meet with local officials and dignitaries interested in helping humanitarian activities in her country. The First Lady was accompanied on her four-day visit by the Malian Ambassador to the United States.
Ambassadors for Peace Appointed in Ayacucho
May 21, 2013
Ayacucho, Peru - Ambassador for Peace Dr. Cesar Aguayo participated in a May 20 forum in the Andean city of Ayacucho, famous for its 33 churches and known locally as the Sanctuary of Peace. He spoke about the work of UPF in Peru and internationally.
Canadian Ambassador for Peace Promotes Interreligious Respect
April 25, 2013
One of the Dutch producers behind Fitna, an anti-Islam film that caused worldwide outrage from Muslims, Arnoud Van Doorn, decided to investigate more about Islam when he saw the outrage caused by the 2008 film made by DutchparliamentarianGeert Wilders. “For me, Islam was a violent religion that oppressed women and was no good for society,” Van Doorn said. He began to realize that his views of Islam had been based on negative images in the media.