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Dhaka Interfaith Forum: Kazi Nazrul Islam and Interfaith Harmony
May 26, 2011
Dhaka, Bangladesh - The Centre for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue of the Department of World Religions and Culture of Dhaka University held a seminar on “Kazi Nazrul Islam and Interfaith Harmony” on May 25, 2011.
In Memoriam: Professor Noel Dossou Yovo
May 24, 2011
Cotonou, Benin - Professor Noel Dossou Yovo, the first person appointed an Ambassador for Peace in Benin, passed away on May 5. He was an emeritus university professor, President of the Professors World Peace Academy of Benin, and a member of the Presiding Council and the Board of UPF-Benin.
Ambassador for Peace Chairs Interreligious Seminar in Dhaka
April 26, 2011
Dhaka, Bangladesh - Ambassador for Peace Professor Kazi Nurul Islam chaired an International Seminar on Religions for Peace and Harmony in Dhaka on April 26. Professor Kazi Nurul Islam is chairman of the Department of World Religions and Culture at the University of Dhaka.
Thai Ambassadors for Peace Send Gift to Japan
April 21, 2011
Bangkok, Thailand - Mrs. Nittaya Laksanavisit, representating Thai Ambassadors for Peace, gave a donation of money to help victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan to Mr. Kamol Thananopavarn, Assistant Secretary General of UPF-Thailand.
In Memoriam: Sheikh Mohammed Kanaan
April 17, 2011
Beirut, Lebanon - Sheikh Mohammed Kanaan, a Lebanese Ambassador for Peace and faithful leader and partner in many UPF events for over ten years, passed into the next life on April 17.
Senegal Ambassadors for Peace Offer Condolences to Japan
April 8, 2011
Dakar, Senegal - UPF-Senegal Ambassadors for Peace paid a visit to the Japanese Embassy in Dakar to offer condolences for the people of Japan.
Ambassador for Peace Elected President of Kosovo
April 7, 2011
Pristina, Kosovo - Mrs. Atifete Jahjaga was elected President of Kosovo on April 7. The only female general in Kosovo and the Balkans, she rose through police ranks and became General Director of the State Police. She was appointed an Ambassador for Peace in 2008.
In Memoriam: Tan Sri Saleha
March 21, 2011
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - UPF-Malaysia extends its deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to the family of Allahyarhamah Tan Sri Datuk Paduka Dr. Hajjah Saleha Bte Mohd Ali, who passed away on March 21.
German Ambassador for Peace Exhibits Arabic Calligraphy
March 16, 2011
Berlin, Germany - “Calligraphy is another language for peace,” explained Dr. Qais Saidi while presenting his works of art during the recent conference of the UPF National Peace Council of Germany in Berlin. Most of the 15 works of calligraphy are based on the Arabic word for peace: “salam.”
Aid from Malta to People Stranded in Libya
March 5, 2011
Valletta, Malta - UPF Ambassador for Peace Mrs. Sanaa El-Nahhal, president of the Arabic Culture Information Society in Malta, is collecting supplies for people stranded by the upheavals in Libya. A bishop of the Catholic Church has proposed that donations at Ash Wednesday services be used to offer humanitarian aid to people on Libya's borders.
Book Release: Alternative Dispute Resolution and 18 Life-Lessons in Problem Solving
February 22, 2011
Ottawa, Canada - Two new books on conflict resolution are available: Alternative Dispute Resolution That Works? and Is Everyone at the Table? 18 Life Lessons in Problem-Solving.
Ethiopia's President Appointed Ambassador for Peace
February 5, 2011
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - The president of Ethiopia, H.E. Girma Wolde-Giorgis, and the president of the state of Gambella, H.E. Omot Obang Olom, attended the appointment of 257 new Ambassadors for Peace and were presented with certificates as Ambassadors for Peace.
Interfaith Harmony Week Event in Almaty, Kazakhstan
January 29, 2011
Almaty, Kazakhstan - UPF held a small event dedicated to the celebration of the UN Interfaith Harmony Week on January 29 at the Peace Embassy in Almaty.
On-line Campaign for a Canadian Department of Peace
January 6, 2011
Ottawa, Canada - UPF-Canada Ambassador for Peace Bill Bhaneja is active in the campaign to establish a Department of Peace in Canada. He invites signatures of support for an online petition campaign.
Nana Opoku - A Man with a Vision
December 17, 2010
Accra, Ghana - A student of religions and promoter of interfaith cooperation, Nana Opoku addressed an Ambassadors for Peace meeting in Accra Dec. 17, 2010.
Synthesizing Traditional and Modern Knowledge
November 10, 2010
Jakarta, Indonesia - From November 8 to 10, I had the opportunity to participate in the International Conference on Islam and Higher Education, jointly organized by the International Institute of Advanced Islamic Studies in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Officiating at an Interreligious Wedding in Colombia
October 30, 2010
Bogotá, Colombia - The first interfaith wedding in my role as the prayer leader of Shéggel took place on October 30 in Bogotá, Colombia. In the ceremony, the groom (a Jew) and the bride (a Catholic) undertook the challenge of becoming ambassadors to promote interreligious reconciliation.
International Ambassadors for Peace Visit Zambia
October 22, 2010
Lusaka, Zambia - Ambassadors for Peace welcomed a visiting delegation from United Kingdom, Scotland, Japan, Sweden, and Uganda to the Peace Embassy on October 22 to share insights into the work of Ambassadors for Peace in various parts of the world.
In Memoriam: Pradit Chareonthaitawee
September 19, 2010
Bangkok, Thailand: UPF-Thailand announces with regret the passing of Professor Pradit Chareonthaitawee (1932-2010), Ambassador for Peace, President of UPF-Thailand, and one of the nation’s most prominent public citizens, after a lengthy illness.
Interfaith Rosh Hashana Liturgy in Bogotá
September 8, 2010
Bogotá, Colombia - An interfaith Rosh Hashana service took place at the UPF Peace Embassy in Bogotá on Sept. 8, 2010, with Christian, Muslim and Buddhist leaders invited by a rabbi to join in the liturgy.